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how much make up do you carry around with you?

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TeaAddict235 · 15/09/2014 22:06

On a day to day basis how much make up do you carry around with you, and how often do you do top ups during the day?

I have lip balms and maybe one lipstick/gloss in my handbag and may top up once a day.

what is "normal" to keep your look nice and on point, and what's too much to the point of overkill?

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OneLittleLady · 15/09/2014 22:11

I usually only have lipbalm and either gloss or lipstick. I don't really find I need anything else tbh

Simplesusan · 15/09/2014 22:12

I only carry a lip balm and neutral lipstick.

leedy · 15/09/2014 23:01

Just lip balm and lipstick as well, though have terrible tendency to keep putting lipsticks into my bag and not taking them out until I realize that my bag is incredibly heavy and my makeup drawer is looking suspiciously empty.

If I was doing something glam after a day of non-glamitude (eg playing a gig after a work day) I might bring a full face worth, but a lot of that would be applying for the first time rather than reapplication.

snowgirl1 · 15/09/2014 23:22

I put make up on in the morning before I leave the house, but the only thing I ever take with me is lipstick - even on a night out. I always worry that putting make-up on top of what I've already put on it will end up looked caked.

goodasitgets · 15/09/2014 23:23

Shit loads Grin
Gloss, lipstick, lip balm, concealer, eyeliner and mascara

MsVanRein · 15/09/2014 23:36

I carry makeup bag with pretty much everything in it. Primer, foundation, concealer, blusher, lipliner, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara, lipstick, lipgloss, lip balm, eyeshadow, powder and a couple of brushes and eyelash curler.

Sounds ridiculous but I work in makeup/beauty industry so it's just carry over from that and normal for me. In saying that I maybe reapply once a day tops.

Selks · 15/09/2014 23:42

A small zip pocket with concealer, grey kohl pencil and a pressed powder, plus lip balm.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 15/09/2014 23:56

Only lip balm and mascara

pseudonymity · 16/09/2014 00:42

Does anyone know of a nice compact that looks pretty and can be used to mop up a bit of shine in the day? I use loose powders, either mineral foundation or a very light mineral powder with concealer. They are no good for carrying around.

RonaldMcDonald · 16/09/2014 00:50

Mmm

Depends as sometimes work day and evening
I apply new slap over old for evening as ultra shiny nose has broken through by 7 otherwise
Lips, foundation, blusher, eyeshadow in a neural brown that can budge in eyebrows line eyes do a bit of shading if things start to look KISS

AlleyCat11 · 16/09/2014 01:08

Burt's Bees lipbalm stick

NotWeavingButDarning · 16/09/2014 01:14

I carry lipgloss religiously but never remember to put it on.

singaporeswing · 16/09/2014 03:03

I normally carry NARS concealer, Laura Mercier invisible powder and the lipstick that I'm wearing.

New favourite is the Posietint balm from Benefit.

Wishfulmakeupping · 16/09/2014 03:21

Concealer, blusher brush with some on, face powder, lip gloss and eye shadow . I have to reapply once a day

Kittykat7 · 16/09/2014 03:33

Lipstick & concealer.

chanie44 · 16/09/2014 06:09

I carry around lip balm, lip gloss, blusher. Everything else stays at home.

lordnoobson · 16/09/2014 06:10

I could do my whole face. I have samples of foundation and mascara. A blush pot , a tiny half finished eyeliner.

lordnoobson · 16/09/2014 06:10

I don't get concealer. I'm not spotty is that why?

leedy · 16/09/2014 09:42

I use concealer for the weird blotchy bits around my nose/under eyes, means I can get away with just tinted moisturizer or a tiny bit of foundation for the rest of my face and still look "done".

Carpaccio · 16/09/2014 10:18

Usually lipstick, lip balm and pressed powder.
The rest of my makeup lasts all day so I don't need to bring that for touch ups.

Sometimes I'll do my makeup in the car (DH driving) if we're going somewhere and I haven't had time to do it at home. Then I'll bring foundation, blusher, mascara and maybe eyeshadow as well.

luckygirl322 · 16/09/2014 11:09

Lipgloss only. I used to haul around a little pouch with powder, mascara, lipliner, lipstick. Now I can't be arsed.

tanya1010 · 16/09/2014 11:10

Lots ! Mascara, lipstick, lipgloss, powder, concealer, blusher, eye liner, eye shadow. Handbag weighs a ton ! Lol

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hellsbellsmelons · 16/09/2014 11:14

I can't be arsed with anything.
Blimey - do I need to step up my game?

pinkfrocks · 16/09/2014 11:30

Depends on what is happening.
If I am not wanting to look fab from dawn till dusk then then it's lip balm, lippie and concealer for under eyes. .If I was needing anything extra I'd add foundation stick and blusher.

GlassNoodle · 16/09/2014 11:33

Lip balm, lipstick, powder compact - and Laura Mercier secret camouflage if I have spots that day...

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