Girly Thread v. Nail Porn, Makeup Lust and everything else girlie girl

[amanda_eats_pandas]

Speaking of mascara, my boss gunks it on so that her lashes look like creepy, hairy spider legs. Top and bottom lashes too.
Yuck

 

[chrissie]

My eyelashes don't hold a curl, even if I heat the curler. They only did once, when I used a friend's super expensive lash primer and mascara. I figure, fuckit, less product for me to buy/carry. I'll just stick to putting on rainbow eye makeup to distract from my pansy lashes :D


BTW, did you guys see the new Black Milk stuff? I NEED these!! CMYK

I also really like the NY skyline leggings and spidies hose. I might wait and see what they release on the 7th before I get anything.

 

[spork]

Those are HOT. They'd look great on you, xsie.

I'm thinking that BlackMilk may just be the motivation I need to lose a bit of weight.

 

[Mel22]

Skin care, bath and body products: what you use, recommendations, reviews etc.

I thought a thread to share recommendations, reviews and ask for advice re: skincare products and similar would be good

I have recently re-discovered Jurlique Calendula Cream and I absolutely adore it! Don't know how I ever lived without it It's definitely pricey, but it lasts so long and has made such a difference in the tone and texture of my skin.

I also feel as though I can't llive without Paula's Choice BHA and AHAs. If you have problem skin, this stuff is a lifesaver. I'm lucky enough not to have many issues, but this stuff keeps my skin smooth and looking great.

Also loving Lush products at the moment, especially their Lip Service lip balm. I have the worst chapped lips and this balm keeps them smooth and lasts AGES! Lush also do amazing bath bombs - their Butterball leaves my skin SO soft and smelling amazing!

What products can't you live without? What is your current skincare routine? Need advice or recommendations?

Did a search, didn't find any threads like this. Apologies if I've doubled up!

 

[Samadhi]

Hey Mel You'll find that the Girly Thread has all the information that you need

 

[Mel22]

Thanks, totally missed the fact that it fits perfectly in here! 8)

 

[AmorRoark]

I have sparse, blonde eyelashes too... to the point that I think I get irritated eyes more than most people due to it. I've been using L'Oreal Volumous for the last couple years and its been ok. I've kept with it because I've been disappointed in the other brands I've tried. (all the NSFW are actually SFW, just didn't want to clutter with 4 pics in case people hate that)

NSFW:

Clinique, which I usually love, doesn't even change the look of my eyes besides maybe a little clumping.

NSFW:

Maybellene's Great Lash was very similar in results to Clinique if not worse separation of the lashes. I think I hated the brush. And I know this is the go-to mascara for many many women.

NSFW:

Finally, I've tried Lancome Hypnose and I didn't like it either. It didn't 'lengthen' as much for me as it does for other reviewers.

NSFW:

Anyway thanks everyone for the suggestions who come from the same lash scenario. :D I'm going to branch out.

 

[Mel22]

Try Diorshow AmorRoark, everyone I know that has tried it adores it.

 

[Mel22]

Oh and have you tried a mascara primer? Some of them lengthen and thicken really well.

* Sorry for the double post, edit function not working for me

 

[AmorRoark]

^ Cool! Thanks for the tips!

 

[ocean]

I thought a thread to share recommendations, reviews and ask for advice re: skincare products and similar would be good

I have recently re-discovered Jurlique Calendula Cream and I absolutely adore it! Don't know how I ever lived without it It's definitely pricey, but it lasts so long and has made such a difference in the tone and texture of my skin.

I also feel as though I can't llive without Paula's Choice BHA and AHAs. If you have problem skin, this stuff is a lifesaver. I'm lucky enough not to have many issues, but this stuff keeps my skin smooth and looking great.

Also loving Lush products at the moment, especially their Lip Service lip balm. I have the worst chapped lips and this balm keeps them smooth and lasts AGES! Lush also do amazing bath bombs - their Butterball leaves my skin SO soft and smelling amazing!

What products can't you live without? What is your current skincare routine? Need advice or recommendations?

Did a search, didn't find any threads like this. Apologies if I've doubled up!

I'm obsessive about smooth, soft skin.
I go to crazy great lengths and have tried about everything to get it :D
It all depends on what part of the body but for my face, since that is what you mentioned with the Calendula Cream- btw, I do love Calendula oil for the face...I've been using various scrubs and happen to like the cheaper or homemade scrubs for my face. A sugar, oil, vit E scrub for my face combined with lotion and on occasion steam baths is the way I like to go. I don't use soap on my face.
I have a ton of facial lotions- I love Korres wild Rose serum and Lotion, used together. All of their products are typically very good. I'm currently trying out their Wild Oak Primer and it works nicely, though I do prefer Benefit's Primers to the Oak one. I seem to get bumps on my face from the Korres Primer.
Benefit's primers are not greasy and feel like a luxurious lotion, hold makeup in place well and creates a smooth surface.
Tbph, Aveeno's facial lotions are as good as any of those expensive lotions I've poured buckets of money into and will often choose to use them over others on a day to day basis. I use my Korres some days, and at night- Aveeno most days.
The other lotion I use often is Ole Hendricks- something like Truth Serum and Truth something else. They're another company whose products are just wonderful. If I could afford to stock up on them, I Would. That is also one cleanser I WILL use on my face- they have a Red Tea cleanser that is really light, and very good.

 

[spork]

Try Diorshow AmorRoark, everyone I know that has tried it adores it.

This! I don't think I'll be switching to a different mascara since I've tried Diorshow. I it.

 

[amanda_eats_pandas]

I have sparse, blonde eyelashes too... to the point that I think I get irritated eyes more than most people due to it. I've been using L'Oreal Volumous for the last couple years and its been ok. I've kept with it because I've been disappointed in the other brands I've tried. (all the NSFW are actually SFW, just didn't want to clutter with 4 pics in case people hate that)

Maybellene's Great Lash was very similar in results to Clinique if not worse separation of the lashes. I think I hated the brush. And I know this is the go-to mascara for many many women.

NSFW:

That brush is irritating, I don't understand why its the most popular mascara out there.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

BTW, did you guys see the new Black Milk stuff? I NEED these!! CMYK

I also really like the NY skyline leggings and spidies hose. I might wait and see what they release on the 7th before I get anything.

N3o got a pair of these.

They did another release earlier this week...

This! I don't think I'll be switching to a different mascara since I've tried Diorshow. I

Thirded. I adore DiorShow. So worth it.

Also, new nails (toes and fingers);

 

[AmorRoark]

I'll be happy to shell out for it. $25 isn't that much.

 

[ocean]

I've been so stuck to one eyeliner b/c I LOVE Almay's liquid eyeliner. I've tried a few others and always go back to the same thing- only problem is when my eyes water or I wipe the side of my eye, it wipes clear off and the staying power doesn't seem to be what it used to be. I like Tarte's liner, it is pencil but goes on like a liquid but b/c of the pencil bit it is difficult to get a thin line consistently-
So, I am looking for a GOOD felt tipped liquid liner with SUPER staying power- any suggestions?
I like felt tip b/c it's really easy to make thin, sweeping lines, but if you have other suggestions with easy application- I'm open

 

[spork]

As for felt tip, I like tokidoki's eyeliners. Otherwise, have you tried gel liners? Stila's smudge pots have been my go to liners for quite a while now. They're pretty easy for my clumsy ass hands to apply and will stay on all day.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

I'll be happy to shell out for it. $25 isn't that much.

Cosmetics are so much cheaper in the states.

So, I am looking for a GOOD felt tipped liquid liner with SUPER staying power- any suggestions?
I like felt tip b/c it's really easy to make thin, sweeping lines, but if you have other suggestions with easy application- I'm open

I use DiorLuner religiously. The felt tip is super easy to apply, but the staying power isn't that great. When I need liquid eyeliner that won't budge I reach for Estée Lauder Double Wear eyeliner. That stuff takes a fair but of scrubbing to remove, although it has a very small felt tip that is quite stiff.

 

[Samadhi]

About the mascara again - can anyone recommend another mascara that isn't volumising or doesn't promote 1,000,000% lengthening? As I said earlier, i try to stay away from looking like Ru Paul and just want something that lightly coats the lash and separates them - i'm finding that my Maybelline sticks them together a little and they start looking like spiders legs. I might just end up sticking to tinting/clear mascara - the tinting picks up the baby lashes and darkens them to add a little bit of volume.

 

[queenbee1127]

Samadhi - I'm generally a big fan of Maybelline mascaras, but I've also found that their success depends greatly on the formula you chose, and how you apply it. Currently, I love thier Falsies formula in the purple tube, but if you're not careful and wipe some of the product off before you use it you will end up with spider lashes. Another good one is Maybelline Full 'n Soft, this one I used to love in highschool specifically because it gave color and definition but was never chunky or overwhelming.

CoTB - I read on Twitter the other day that Illamasqua is starting a campaign to fight the incredible cost of cosmetics in Oz. They're starting a petition. http://www.illamasqua.com/socialise/fight-for-a-fair-beauty-price-in-australia/

I'd always be willing to do some shopping here in the states and ship it to you ladies!