Make-up... good or bad?
Jun 12th 2011 | 4:09 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
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Can anyone recommend a good make of mascara and eyeliner and I am wondering if a tinted moisturiser with a SPF protection in it would be the way to go to give my skin a bit of even tone, I have dark circles/bags under my eyes from being on steroids, so whilst that will disappear, in the event it hasnt when I start my new job, is there something you can put under the eyes to make them look a bit better?
The best concealer of under eye circles is Christian Dior Diorskin sculpt. It is the same size as a lipstick,so easy to pop in your bag. (having said that I bought mine in uk, think they are a bit bigger here) It is pretty expensive, but lasts for ages,so well worth it I think.
Good luck with the new job
Can anyone recommend a good make of mascara and eyeliner and I am wondering if a tinted moisturiser with a SPF protection in it would be the way to go to give my skin a bit of even tone, I have dark circles/bags under my eyes from being on steroids, so whilst that will disappear, in the event it hasnt when I start my new job, is there something you can put under the eyes to make them look a bit better?
The best concealer of under eye circles is Christian Dior Diorskin sculpt. It is the same size as a lipstick,so easy to pop in your bag. (having said that I bought mine in uk, think they are a bit bigger here) It is pretty expensive, but lasts for ages,so well worth it I think.
Good luck with the new job
Jun 12th 2011 | 4:15 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
No need to be so sensitive 
I just don't like wearing make up, never have and I'm pretty sure I never will. I was just stating something that everyone tells me, especially my mother. Whenever the whole make up thing comes up, which isn't often, people are always telling me "ah, but you're young... you'll definitely want make up when you're older!"
I don't really ever see that happening, but I won't rule it out. It's not a matter of vanity, like I think I look so good now
it's more that I hate the feel of it. In fact I'm probably in the need of make up now but it just doesn't suit me. I'm more the tomboy sort. 
I just don't like wearing make up, never have and I'm pretty sure I never will. I was just stating something that everyone tells me, especially my mother. Whenever the whole make up thing comes up, which isn't often, people are always telling me "ah, but you're young... you'll definitely want make up when you're older!" I don't really ever see that happening, but I won't rule it out. It's not a matter of vanity, like I think I look so good now
it's more that I hate the feel of it. In fact I'm probably in the need of make up now but it just doesn't suit me. I'm more the tomboy sort. i looked really young skin wise up until about a year and a half ago, then all of a sudden I'm considering botox.... And covering up red bits with green concealers, hiding dark circles with brightening products and scouring my face for wrinkles... Not that I have to look too hard... i even have a couple of grey hairs!!!!!
Jun 12th 2011 | 4:15 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
I don't like any make-up on me at all. Just moisturizing lotion and lip balm in the winter, and of course, sunscreen most days.I had make-up on my face, a couple cans of hairspray and 40+ hair pins on my head, for my wedding, but even then I didn't and still don't like the look. We don't have our wedding pictures on display anywhere in our house. The inlaws had a couple of them on the wall in their house though when we last visited.
Mrs JTL
Jun 12th 2011 | 4:21 pm
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Jun 12th 2011 | 4:23 pm
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That's fab. I hate my boobs, would love to drop a cup. You must be delighted because any woman I have ever met with naturally big boobs absolutely hate them with a passion.
Jun 12th 2011 | 5:36 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
Not me. I used to but now I embrace them and make the most of what nature gave me. Don't have them out on show for all to see but buy my clothes accordingly. I used to hate them but have realised that unless I willing to go through surgery, which I am not, I might as well make the most of them. Hebe a 32F!!!
Jun 12th 2011 | 5:44 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
I think we need photographic evidence.
Jun 12th 2011 | 8:52 pm
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But after my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, I dont care now - as long as they are healthy. I need new bras, I have lost 5kgs in weight despite being on a high dose of steroids, I look sick and scrawny and whilst I would like my pert boobs back, I will settle for being healthy.
Having big boobs made me look a chunk but in the great scheme of things, it didnt matter - I would pay to look a chunk now because at the moment I look sick and I look shit.
Bit of a reality kick for me, I want my health back - boobs or no boobs, I want what I had back and although I might moan about my body, as long as it is healthy - that is fine by me.
Saying that, I am looking forward to buying some feminine bras - I want a bright red push up bra and knickers to match - red is my favourite colour.
Jun 12th 2011 | 10:47 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
I used to wear eye make-up when I was working but since retiring I don't paint my face at all. Who do you do it for? Nobody noticed whether I have make-up or not. Why bother? It's expensive and girls are brain-washed into thinking they need it. I used to wear expensive perfume as well, but don't now.
Olay with SPF is all I use now. I pluck my eye-brows, keep my hair in excellent condition and don't put on weight. I mean, isn't that enough?
Olay with SPF is all I use now. I pluck my eye-brows, keep my hair in excellent condition and don't put on weight. I mean, isn't that enough?
Jun 12th 2011 | 10:52 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
Neutrogena do a lovely tinted moisturiser called Healthy Skin Enhancer which has a spf30 and is very light and comes in quite a few shades. I'm hoping it available in Oz, I get mine on eBay at the moment.
I LOVE Covergirl Lash Exact mascara, it's about Aus$17 but I get it on eBay for US$4 each. You can get it in Coles and Woolies (which is handy as I'll be able to sneak one in with the groceries if I run out
).
Prescriptives was wound up by Estee Lauder early last year so won't be available anywhere anymore
Shame as it was an awesome brand.
If you can get your hands on it Amazing Cosmetics Concealer is FAB! Covers spots, freckles and dark circles and stays put all day. Also Mally's concealer is budgeproof, not sure if she sells in Oz though. Neutrogena also make on of those undereye pen highlighters which is really nice and comes in at least two shades.
Tx
I LOVE Covergirl Lash Exact mascara, it's about Aus$17 but I get it on eBay for US$4 each. You can get it in Coles and Woolies (which is handy as I'll be able to sneak one in with the groceries if I run out
).Prescriptives was wound up by Estee Lauder early last year so won't be available anywhere anymore
Shame as it was an awesome brand.If you can get your hands on it Amazing Cosmetics Concealer is FAB! Covers spots, freckles and dark circles and stays put all day. Also Mally's concealer is budgeproof, not sure if she sells in Oz though. Neutrogena also make on of those undereye pen highlighters which is really nice and comes in at least two shades.
Tx
Jun 12th 2011 | 11:39 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
Dior sounds expensive - god I am showing my age, havent bought stuff like that before, might see if there is a cheaper option.
I am currently on the M&S website for clothes, wish I hadn't, I have already added a smart work dress, jacket and shoes to my basket, not that I can afford them nor will buy them but I prefer their quality to stuff here and when I do a M&S order, the stuff always turns up and fits and looks good.
Trouble is with the sizing, I bought a size 16 jacket from M&S which now hangs off me, so I reckon a 14 would be the way to go and possibly a 12 in the dress, but due to being big in the past, I reckon if I plumb for a 14 dress, knowing my luck it wont fit right and I dont know how much hassle it is to return stuff, that puts me off.
I am currently on the M&S website for clothes, wish I hadn't, I have already added a smart work dress, jacket and shoes to my basket, not that I can afford them nor will buy them but I prefer their quality to stuff here and when I do a M&S order, the stuff always turns up and fits and looks good.
Trouble is with the sizing, I bought a size 16 jacket from M&S which now hangs off me, so I reckon a 14 would be the way to go and possibly a 12 in the dress, but due to being big in the past, I reckon if I plumb for a 14 dress, knowing my luck it wont fit right and I dont know how much hassle it is to return stuff, that puts me off.
No need to be so sensitive I just don't like wearing make up, never have and I'm pretty sure I never will. I was just stating something that everyone tells me, especially my mother. Whenever the whole make up thing comes up, which isn't often, people are always telling me "ah, but you're young... you'll definitely want make up when you're older!"
I don't really ever see that happening, but I won't rule it out. It's not a matter of vanity, like I think I look so good now it's more that I hate the feel of it. In fact I'm probably in the need of make up now but it just doesn't suit me. I'm more the tomboy sort.
I just don't like wearing make up, never have and I'm pretty sure I never will. I was just stating something that everyone tells me, especially my mother. Whenever the whole make up thing comes up, which isn't often, people are always telling me "ah, but you're young... you'll definitely want make up when you're older!" I don't really ever see that happening, but I won't rule it out. It's not a matter of vanity, like I think I look so good now
it's more that I hate the feel of it. In fact I'm probably in the need of make up now but it just doesn't suit me. I'm more the tomboy sort. 
Not me. I used to but now I embrace them and make the most of what nature gave me. Don't have them out on show for all to see but buy my clothes accordingly. I used to hate them but have realised that unless I willing to go through surgery, which I am not, I might as well make the most of them. Hebe a 32F!!!
Jun 12th 2011 | 11:46 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
I have a MAC concealer that I've had for about 5 years. I also have a concealer brush, so the tiniest amount does the trick. It also makes the concealer go on so much better - looks much more natural.
Some people just don't suit makeup. I can't imagine you with a full face of slap with your lifestyle. Full makeup and hockey don't really mix.
Me too Hebe. 36E here and happy with them. Wish they were a little perkier, but hey! I'm nearly 50 so if my boobs want to sag a bit then they've earned the right.
Some people just don't suit makeup. I can't imagine you with a full face of slap with your lifestyle. Full makeup and hockey don't really mix.
Me too Hebe. 36E here and happy with them. Wish they were a little perkier, but hey! I'm nearly 50 so if my boobs want to sag a bit then they've earned the right.
And as you say Dorothy, they earn their right to sag a bit and mine have earned that right beautifully.
Jun 13th 2011 | 10:23 am
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
I'm in the "wouldn't leave the house without make up club"... 
Now I don't normally wear a lot, some blusher, eyeliner and a bit of mascara but I wouldn't feel comfortable going to the shops without it on.
On nights out I wear more make up, not always foundation although I do love Christian Dior Airflash foundation, so soft and not at all cakey.
I hate seeing girls who wear so much make up that the colour of their face is different to the rest of them
Now I don't normally wear a lot, some blusher, eyeliner and a bit of mascara but I wouldn't feel comfortable going to the shops without it on.On nights out I wear more make up, not always foundation although I do love Christian Dior Airflash foundation, so soft and not at all cakey.
I hate seeing girls who wear so much make up that the colour of their face is different to the rest of them
Jun 13th 2011 | 1:00 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
I never wear more than a bit of bronzer or blush and mascara. Never bothered with 'gunk', seems pointless to me. You either have good skin and so keep it as clean as possible other than moisturiser or you have crap skin in which case you should keep it clean other than moisturiser. However if 'you' only feel able to go out in public in full slap then who am I to say it's wrong.
Crap skin with foundation trowelled on looks appalling to me, it seems to draw attention to the spots/scars/etc. I used to work with a girl of 22 who got up really early to trowel the stuff on. She admitted she had never been seen by anyone without full slap since she was 14. If she's sleeping with a boyfriend, she would wait until he was asleep before cleaning her face but get up well before he did to put it on again so he'd wake up and see her 'perfect'. Even on the beach she have the full works. I think she needed (needs) help because that is not normal.
Crap skin with foundation trowelled on looks appalling to me, it seems to draw attention to the spots/scars/etc. I used to work with a girl of 22 who got up really early to trowel the stuff on. She admitted she had never been seen by anyone without full slap since she was 14. If she's sleeping with a boyfriend, she would wait until he was asleep before cleaning her face but get up well before he did to put it on again so he'd wake up and see her 'perfect'. Even on the beach she have the full works. I think she needed (needs) help because that is not normal.
This whole celeb makeup look is a sorry one, in my opinion.
Hmmm...my wife tells me I need to moisterise...should I?
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Jun 13th 2011 | 1:04 pm
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Re: Make-up... good or bad?
I'm in the "wouldn't leave the house without make up club"... Now I don't normally wear a lot, some blusher, eyeliner and a bit of mascara but I wouldn't feel comfortable going to the shops without it on.
On nights out I wear more make up, not always foundation although I do love Christian Dior Airflash foundation, so soft and not at all cakey.
I hate seeing girls who wear so much make up that the colour of their face is different to the rest of them
Now I don't normally wear a lot, some blusher, eyeliner and a bit of mascara but I wouldn't feel comfortable going to the shops without it on.On nights out I wear more make up, not always foundation although I do love Christian Dior Airflash foundation, so soft and not at all cakey.
I hate seeing girls who wear so much make up that the colour of their face is different to the rest of them
If you're going to do it, at least it complements you rather than is the whole undercoat/topcoat Paris Hilton...
