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Beauty products - what would you reccomend and what can't you live without in your make-up bag?

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Thomcat · 03/02/2006 20:27

I need some new and lovely make-up.

Today i bought the Benefit benetint which is a stain for cheeks and lips. Good purchase - ??????????????????????

I need:

  • a concealer for under my eyes
  • new blusher
  • new blusher brush
  • mascara

what would you reccomend and what can't you live without in your make-up bag?

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cod · 03/02/2006 20:28

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fairydust · 03/02/2006 20:28

and what is dd2 called have i missed that?

flutterbee · 03/02/2006 20:29

Ooooohhhh I am totally in love with my Boujois (sp) mascara at the moment you know the one where you put the white on first and them the black it really is fab.

I also couldn't live without my blusher no particular make as long as it is the right colour I'm not fussy.

fairydust · 03/02/2006 20:29

back to the make up.

I love clinique concealer very light on the skin good coverage

MaloryTowers · 03/02/2006 20:29

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Nbg · 03/02/2006 20:29

Oooh blusher brush...

Body shop

They do a lovely one, it's sooo soft. Lovely, £12 I think.

Nbg · 03/02/2006 20:30

YSL Touche Eclat for concealer?

bagpussmice · 03/02/2006 20:33

laura mercier concealer and tinted moisturiser - on recommendation from Mnetters....

nooka · 03/02/2006 20:33

I haven't got a make up bag, so I guess I can live without everything! Now you wouldn't catch me without a book...

drosophila · 03/02/2006 20:35

I have the Dior under eye concealer and when buying it I compared it to the YSL one. I think it is better. I have very dark rings and it certainly helps.

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Thomcat · 03/02/2006 20:35

Loving the replies.

Alright Cod - how goes it? Got a couple of lovely things from River Island actually. Had massive clear out of my wardrobe and found an old John Richmond top as well so have a few nice staples. Was after day wear that was a bit unusual, rather than plain white or black tops.

Fairydust - went for Eve after all that. Was one of the first we liked!

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georginars · 03/02/2006 20:37

I think Maybelline mascara is the best even though it's cheap and cheerful

all benefit stuff yummy

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fairydust · 03/02/2006 20:38

sounds great THomcat.

the clinique comcelor is fab though

Elf1981 · 03/02/2006 20:42

I love Lemon Aid by Benefit.
I am a big Benefit gal, got the Lemon Aid, their foundation stick, blusher, Dr. Feelgood base and Bad Gal mascara. Expensive BUT buy it from Ebay, it's decently priced. Plue it lasts ages.

drosophila · 03/02/2006 20:47

Anyone know a good lipgloss that looks very natural with a colour similar to your own lip colour IYKWIM. I used to get a great Borjouis one but can't find it anywhere now.

tamum · 03/02/2006 20:48

Benetint is lovely. I agree about the white then black mascaras, utterly fab, but it's a L'Oreal one I've got.

myermay · 03/02/2006 20:48

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Latz · 03/02/2006 20:48

Good one from Rimmel called snog

saffy202 · 03/02/2006 20:49

Love Benefit High Beam and Moon Beam. They last for ages. Moon Beam is a golden apricot illuminator and you can weear it on top or under makeup. High beam is a pinky colour. Ideal for nights out and when you feel a bit 'rough'

myermay · 03/02/2006 20:50

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littlemissbossy · 03/02/2006 20:53

I second (or third) YSL touche eclat

mazzystar · 03/02/2006 20:53

i llove butterfly by benefit, does wonders for the complexion
and boing concealer.

hellomama · 03/02/2006 20:54

I cannot live without...

YSL Touche Eclat (for bags under eyes)

BeneFit Dandelion blush. Fab as it also contains a big brush in its lovely packaging (I am not a sucker, I am NOT a sucker...!)

Maybelline Great Lash mascara - cheap and cheerful as Georginars says, but must be good if they sell a million a second or whatever the stats are!

Lancome Juicy Tubes lipgloss

I love BeneFit products and especially love the BeneTint cheek and lip stain (they also do a great lipgloss!) although I wouldn't recommend spilling it all (the whole bottle!) onto cream carpet - it will NEVER come out, even when soaked with your tears having just spilt £22 worth of the stuff! Oh dear.

georginars · 03/02/2006 20:54

oh yes was just comning back to recommnend Benefit Dandelion blush

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