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If you could only wear three makeup items…

115 replies

Planits · 09/03/2024 16:44

… for the rest of your life, what three would you choose and why? Bonus points if you can give the brand & colour

OP posts:
Sussurations · 09/03/2024 18:10

Elf under eye colour corrector in the second lightest shade.
Concealer - L’Oreal True Match or anything very blendable.
Pixi On the Glow Bronze, which I’ve recently discovered and consider a wonder product.

id have to make do without mascara, and brush my eyebrows with my tootbrush, unless I’m allowed tools, in which case an eyebrow brush and eyelash curlers please!

CeeceeBloomingdale · 09/03/2024 18:10

Brown eyeliner - Clarins
Black Mascara - Any, not much difference between brands imo
Red Lipstick - Any brand that isn't matt, quite like Carolina Herrera at the mo

DetOliviaBenson · 09/03/2024 18:12

Concealer, mascara and eyebrow pencil. That's pretty much all I wear anyway apart from lip gloss.

Grazie234 · 09/03/2024 18:15

Nars Tinted Moisturiser
CT cheek to chic
Max Factor Masterpiece max mascara

RuthW · 09/03/2024 18:17

Concealer
Powder
Lipstick

Not really fussed on brands

VeneziaJ · 09/03/2024 18:18

Eye liner, decent foundation and mascara.

CrispsandCheeseSandwich · 09/03/2024 18:24

Under eye concealer
Eyeliner
Mascara

BigMandyHarris · 09/03/2024 18:29

I only do wear 3 items.

Eye liner (Eye of Horus)
Blush (Glossier Cloud Paint)
Lip Balm - searching for a new one

FizzyStream · 09/03/2024 18:44
  1. Soap and glory archery brow tint and pencil in dark brown because I'm too poor / lazy to have my brows done properly and I plucked them to death in the early 2000s.
  1. Avon glimmerstick eyeliner in dark brown for a little wing on the upper lid. It's the only one that doesn't smudge throughout the day.
  1. Mascara. I'm still looking for my favourite but tend to stick with Maybelline or a Rimmel one. Tried more expensive ones and can't find one I really like.

My skin is ok and I don't like wearing foundation. Do sometimes use a tiny bit of cream blush though.

stcrispinsday · 09/03/2024 18:51

Nars tinted moisturiser in Gotfred.
Nars Orgasm blush
Charlotte Tilbury push up lashes mascara in black

Roselilly36 · 09/03/2024 19:04

Maxfactor facefinity, blusher, and Lancôme lipstick.

Moier · 09/03/2024 19:14

I can't wear anything on my eyes.. do would be.
Tinted moisturiser..Eye brow pencil.
Lip and cheek stain.

underthelights · 09/03/2024 19:17

Ooh I love this thread!
Daniel Sandler liquid blush in Glow and a pink one the name has rubbed off - both for cheeks and eyes
loreal lipstick it’s a moisturising everyday pink

I’m looking for a tinted moisturiser as I’m looking washed out. Thinking Nars pure radiant tinted moisturiser or Bare Minerals complexion rescue

mushforbrain · 09/03/2024 19:17

I only ever wear three unless a night out.
maybelline eraser concealer
any brand mascara that doesn’t clump
any blush, currently liking the revolution cream blush

Haver74 · 09/03/2024 19:19

Bobbi Brown foundation stick, Westman Atelier cream blush and Westman Atelier lip gloss. I would miss mascara but get my lashes lifted and tinted so that will do!

BigSkies2022 · 09/03/2024 19:20

NARS radiant tinted moisturiser in Alaska
Eye brow gel, Rimmel/Glossier
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip liner, at a push I'd use this on my cheeks as well.

If I were allowed another, it would be No.7 Stay Perfect tube mascara. And NARS blush - Orgasm. And NARS creamy concealer.

Squirrelsnut · 09/03/2024 19:21

Eyebrow pencil in taupe which I would also use around my eyes. A multi purpose lip and cheek stick like Nars. Creamy concealer for under eyes. Done.

Firkinhavinalaugh · 09/03/2024 19:22

Laura mercier tinted moisturiser - the glowy one
Black mascara - preferably a “tube” one like Kevi Aucion (sp)
milk blusher or rose inc blusher/liptint combo

DrJoanAllenby · 09/03/2024 19:35

Lancôme Hypnose waterproof mascara. Black.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint foundation- 1c which is pink toned and doesn't oxidise.

Nude by nature lipstick Dusty Pink.

NotMeNoNo · 09/03/2024 19:40

Max factor creme puff
Blusher (I'm very pale)
Bobbi brown black mascara

Feel I should trade for a lip/cheek tint but these are my in a rush choices. I'm holding out for the return of matte makeup.

Alwaystired2023 · 09/03/2024 19:41

Laura Mercier oil free tinted moisturiser in Nude
Hourglass unlocked mascara in black
Hourglass fibre gel brow in dark brunette

HelloDarlingWhatAreYouDoingHere · 09/03/2024 19:42

Concealer
Eyebrow powder
Mascara

MrsWidgerysLodger · 09/03/2024 19:43

Foundation (satin/natural finish) , waterproof mascara, lip/cheek tint in a dusky rose colour.

Motnight · 09/03/2024 19:44

Origins tinted moisturiser
Bobby Brown mascara
Rimmel brow gel

SuperSange · 09/03/2024 19:48

Foundation, mascara and blusher.