Make-up bag disaster area

[mum2twoloudbabies]

So I went to put make up on this weekend and everything I have is old, dried out or broken (I don't wear it often). It's also a long time since I changed the colours I wear.

I need an update, Last time many moons ago I went to a counter and had a makeover to look at some different colours and I fancy doing it again. Any recommendations as to which ones are good.

I personally like MAC and Clinique, MUA at superdrug have been getting some very good reviews on here recently too.

Yes I saw the mua thread getting some rave reviews and the prices are right up my alley!
Do you know if they offer the make over service (I'm crap with make up)

You could have a make over at an expensive counter and really listen to their advice, then say you're going to walk around and see what it feels like and what you like about it when you're at home, and come back when you're sure. Then go to MUA and get the equivalent! :)

Agree with MAC and Clinique recommendations and would add Bobbi Brown into the mix.

Go quality for foundation (Clinique, MAC, Bobbi Brown)
Mid range for mascara (L'Oreal)
MUA or any price range for blusher (I like Boots No 7), lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner etc

Lily lolo are cheap and surprisingly good for those of us who don't use makeup too often.

Don't know your colouring, but I am loving khaki eyeshadow at the moment. You can get decent foundations from ranges in boots, of try a BB cream, they act like a lightweight foundation/ tinted moisturiser. Maybelline do great mascaras, go for their classic green and pink tube. A nude lipstick maybe?

Thanks for these. Had a quick look at some khaki colours in boots today while passing through and they would suit I think. Not a colour I would have looked at before.

Like the idea of going to an expensive counter but not necessarily getting everything from there. It's my birthday soon and DH has said that he will get me a new makeup bag full of makeup and brushes so just need to work out what he needs to go and get.

And can you believe the lily lolo who I have never heard of are based only a few miles away! Freaky.

I find my local Benefit counter are really good and they don't pressure you to buy. Many of the products are replicated by other brands and a cheaper price.