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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?

OP posts:
acedov · 09/02/2006 13:35

Bobbi Brown for just about everything. Their foundation looks 100% natural - although I only bother with it when I'm out, if I'm honest. Their eye shadow is fantastic and lasts forever, and they have a great 'desert' range from the autumn that has shades to suit everyone and somehow just makes you look better without looking like you caked it on. Not cheap, but worth it.

For concealer and powder I use Mac with a little brush. Covers EVERYTHING. mascara is L'Oreal Volumnious. Been using it for years. The best by far. And trust me, I've tried them all.

Voo · 09/02/2006 16:12

Don't know about a coloured lip gloss but Lanisoh nipple cream makes a great gloss on its own or over a matted lipstick.
A few folk I know have reacted badly to YSL touche eclat, I like it but prefer the Molton Brown version. Almay's long last concealer is excellent as a less expensive cover-up.

krabbiepatty · 09/02/2006 16:24

I have bought that vitalumiere as recommended by the fish and can't see any difference at all to appearance of me complexion, maybe I just ming...

hellywobs · 09/02/2006 18:18

I love stuff by Liz Earle (toners, cleansers, sunscreen, moisturiser etc) and make-up by Lavera or Origins. Good quality AND ethical - sometimes buy Boots no 7 too.

Try the Handbag Beauty Bible for more ideas.

Vossy · 09/02/2006 19:22

How on earth do you all have time to put makeup on????????????

PixiePixie · 10/02/2006 11:09

Hi girls, have logged onto your strand and am fascinated to read all your comments. I love the benefit concealer, it's industrial strength and really smooth and actually covers up. I've been looking for one for years! Also I work for a company that actually offers a whole line of beauty services including a Make-Up Bag Clearout. Check out Busting Diva I'm sure you'll love it.

MissChief · 10/02/2006 11:15

aveda stuff, most others full of nasty chemicals. Don't use clinique etc now because of that.

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