Make-up novice - which stores won't make me want to cry?

[SmallAndFighty]

Hi,

After a recent success asking here about evening out clothes...I also need to invest in some eye make-up for an evening out tomorrow! I haven't got an effing clue about applying eye make-up really and was hoping to run into a store this afternoon for some eyeliner and shadow (possibly also mascara although I might just use my current Boots stuff), and hopefully someone showing me what would suit and how to apply it (without sucking air through their teeth and trying to sell me a ton of other stuff).

I don't want to spend megabucks. Am in the office near Covent Garden, so a quick Google tells me I have MAC, Bobbi Brown, Nars, Chanel, Dior, Charlotte Tilsbury, Burberry. I think MAC is the most in my price range, but I'm 40 and don't need neon pink eyeshadow etc applied by a trendy young thing. Or would they be OK?! Quick help appreciated!

Urban decay is great I want the new hot palette so many lovely colours . Good luck ok

Spend some time looking at Lisa Eldridge's tutorials - you can then try recreate the look with what you've bought.

Oh FFS. Now I need eye makeup remover...off to bed looking like a panda. Any recommendations for something cheap and cheerful I can pick up in my local Boots? Have blown all my cash on eyeshadow!

I use nivea double effect eye makeup remover I think it's about £2. Micellar water is cheap as chips too.

I like the "simple" make up remover if I need it, but tbh mainly just use soap and water :/

If you've any baby oil or unscented moisturiser like E45 use that on cotton followed by a hot flannel.

I just use baby wipes to remove make up, although I do have a Chanel cream that is lovely but so expensive that I only use it occasionally.

Thanks...will try the Nivea I think. I used my usual cetaphil plus hot cloth and it wasn't cutting it!