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I have a mac foundation, I wouldn't say it feels particularly heavy on. Their lightest shade is definitely the lightest foundation I've come across and suits my pasty complexion!
 
^Yay! What shade is yours? I'm wondering if N5 would be TOO light.

Poopie- Have you tried Vitamin E???

Okay- So.......my hair has been so dried out lately I thought I'd do a homemade Hot Oil Treatment with Peppermint oil and almond oil.......I put it on, I rinsed REALLLLLLLLLY well......and came out, my hair dried and looked like I just stepped out of the shower....all day my hair was nasty!
I have yet to rinse again today but I am about to.........wish me luck! :)
 
Ocean, if you're talking about the Studio Fix compact powder foundation, I wear N5 most of the year and I am not particularly pale. I have purchased N4 before and it was definitely lighter so I would wear it in the winter.

If you really do need the lightest color they make, from the website it looks like C2 would be the lightest shade they offer. http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT158&PRODUCT_ID=251

There are also several shades lighter than N5.
 
ocean, I would recommend trying MAC whole-heartedly. They have several different formulations of foundation and there will almost certainly be a type that will suit your skin. :)

Let us know how you go if you try them out!

Also, I have a quick tip for everyone: I buy large packs of baby-wipes instead of over-priced specially formulated make-up removal wipes.
I have sensitive skin and perfumes and some chemicals can react badly with my skin. When buying wipes I always look for the sensitive variety and on average save at least AU$10 per purchase as well as the convenience of buying in bulk.

Sorry if I've mentioned this before, I pretty much tell every woman I know to save them some money. ;)
 
^^ Does it sting your eyes/burn your eyelids at all chrissie?

COTB, what about the baby wipes, do they sting your eyes/eyelids at all?
 
I have super sensitive skin on my eyes and the rest of my body - genetics huh? :| I use the Johnsons brand wipes that are labelled 'sensitive' with little to no scent. I find there's no stinging unless I'm rubbing too hard. :)
 
Oh boy, I'm whoring up this thread good and proper today girls! ;)

I just wanted to show you my latest [and some {including I} would say, greatest] OPI shade yet:
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Green-wich Village!

I just love how juicy this polish looks with a layer of a glossy top coat. Mm, makes me want a crunchy apple. :)
 
Thanks you guys.. I will let you know how it goes when I do order it...I wish the MAC stores weren't so far away- that would make choosing so much easier!! I think I will try one of those lighter shades (C2-N4)
I am going to ask my friend who is about to start work in the mall a couple hours away, s4ee if when she comes up in a few weeks, if she could bring me a sample?? Do they offer samples there?
We'll see.......
 
I use the studio fix liquid in shade NC15 and it's light enough for me and my mum who has porcelain tone skin.
 
i buy MMU from aromaleigh, and they have a ton of pale ladies who love it.

it's a huge pic, but this might help. they also let you buy *samples* which is so helpful trying to find that perfect shade! they offer international shipping now, i believe. going to a professional make-up counter is a great idea as well.
 
i love hippie bath products, my moms like its almost like having a daughter
'lush' makes some great bath products albeit they are expensive as all hell

lately i've been making my own scrub with olive oil, sea salt, grapefruit juice and sugar

even my macho brother uses it and raves about how smoothe it makes his elbows
 
Nice one deaf eye!! I can imagine that home-made scrub would be great! And yes, Lush products are lovely but expenisive. Good for gifts though I reckon :)
 
Ohhhh LUSH - how I love LUSH! I'm actually a very active member of the Aus NZ LUSH forum. Yep, I can spend hours and hours talking about soap much to the boys bemusement. ;):D

Some of my faves are:
  • Honey I washed the kids soap [honey water, aloe vera and sweet orange oil scented creamy soap]
  • Amazonian massage bar - now discontinued [tangerine, patchouli and ylang ylang scented bar with loads of shea and cocoa butter]
  • Snowcake Christmas soap [creamy marzipan scented soap]
  • Snow Fairy Christmas shower gel [pink sparkley cotton candy scented]
  • Yummy Yummy Yummy shower gel [smells just like strawberries]

..but the list could go on and on. ;)
 
ocean said:
Thanks you guys.. I will let you know how it goes when I do order it...I wish the MAC stores weren't so far away- that would make choosing so much easier!! I think I will try one of those lighter shades (C2-N4)
I am going to ask my friend who is about to start work in the mall a couple hours away, s4ee if when she comes up in a few weeks, if she could bring me a sample?? Do they offer samples there?
We'll see.......
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Come visit me and I'll take you to Nordstrom's or Sephora's flagship <3

I just got an e-mail that my BPAL stuff is on its way, should be here tomorrow after work. :)
 
Thank you for the baby wipe tip! When I travel, I use wipes. At home, I use Almay Oil Free eye make up or Target equivalent remover. It is okay. I wouldn't know any difference. I haven't bought anything else.
 
you ladies dont have to sweat it , but lush had some shaving shit
shave the planet ~ the only lush product i didnt like, so if you are shopping and are contemplating getting it for your fellah, take my word, save your money,
if you have never used it before and they offer it as a free sample , i would take it , give it a shot or give it to a friend , the best was after christmas they had a ton of their gift boxes for 75% off,

those where some good baths, a few beers , some smoke, some lush bath bombs, a candle or two, and a notebook,

damn now im regretting not dipping in there yesterday when i was in NYC
:!
 
Neutrogena makes a great eye makeup remover, it comes in a blue bottle and is like $8.

I'm pretty sure it's not oil free though, you can see in the bottle where the oil and solution separate so if you have sensitive skin it might not work out. It takes makeup off in one sweep after I wash my face and every other product I've tried require some effort. Even with the oil, I have been using it for years and never broken out or had other skin problems because of it.

Every time I try to be cheap and buy the imitation or another brand, I'm always unhappy and end up going back to the store for the Neutrogena.
 
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