Any new beauty products you're loving lately?

[lmdbww]

I have 2!  I'm late on the eyebrow game, but I just started using this and LOVE! OMG what a game changer, people were right all these years about a nicely shaped and filled in brow.  lol It deposits just enough color/fibers to fill it in w/out having crazy "instagram brows".



Also, 100 years late to figuring out cream blush, and i'm adoring the Maybelline bouncy blush in Peach Satin. Such a pretty glow!

[IIOY]

Have you ever tried Gimme Brow?  I'd be interested to know how this compares because paying $18 for Gimme Brow causes me physical pain, but it's so good for the quick brow so I will never be able to quit it unless I find a dupe.  The new Maybelline dupe apparently sucks, which is so disappointing.

As for me, it's really too early to say but so far my Paula's Choice skin care products for hideously dry skin seem to be doing a decent job.  I'm cautiously optimistic.

I also am loving ColourPop eye shadows, which are $5 each, fabulously pigmented, and can be worn without primer.

[lmdbww]

Feb 13, 2015 14:27:20 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Have you ever tried Gimme Brow?  I'd be interested to know how this compares because paying $18 for Gimme Brow causes me physical pain, but it's so good for the quick brow so I will never be able to quit it unless I find a dupe.  The new Maybelline dupe apparently sucks, which is so disappointing.

I actually have not, but when I was googling for an image I did come across this! Maybe it's helpful

www.beautyholicsanonymous.com/2014/10/battle-of-the-tinted-brow-gels-featuring-loreal-maybelline-benefit-and-eyeko-london/

[IIOY]

Feb 13, 2015 14:48:07 GMT -5 @smorriso said:

IIOY - did you find creasing? I'm still bitter about the foiled shadows.

With the ColourPop shadows? So far, not really.  If I wear them without primer, I get mild creasing by the end of the day in my inner corners, but nothing like what I'd get with powder shadows + no primer, which would basically be a total obliteration of pigment across most of the lid.  The nice thing about the ColourPop is that I can easily smooth out whatever creasing I see since the product is a quasi-cream. The real test will be hot, humid weather in summer. 

I'm still mad on your behalf about those foiled shadows.  They have gotten such rave reviews across the board and now I feel like I can't trust any of these MUAs because they clearly were all too busy sucking up for having received the shadows for free.  ETA: I'm also mad about this because I love all of my MUG shadows and I hate when a brand I trust and recommend to others winds up letting me down.

[IIOY]

Feb 13, 2015 14:50:22 GMT -5 lmdbww said:

Feb 13, 2015 14:27:20 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Have you ever tried Gimme Brow?  I'd be interested to know how this compares because paying $18 for Gimme Brow causes me physical pain, but it's so good for the quick brow so I will never be able to quit it unless I find a dupe.  The new Maybelline dupe apparently sucks, which is so disappointing.

I actually have not, but when I was googling for an image I did come across this! Maybe it's helpful

www.beautyholicsanonymous.com/2014/10/battle-of-the-tinted-brow-gels-featuring-loreal-maybelline-benefit-and-eyeko-london/

Oh wow, fantastic.  Thank you!

[veruca5839]

I really love the Bare Minerals Modern Pop Eyeshadow quad.  I've used it pretty much everyday since I bought it a few weeks ago.  (not my pic)

[MrsPotatohead]

these:



for several purposes:

- over lipstick: first saw a rec in a vlog to put the red one over red lipstick if you want it matte, but more moist (instead of lipgloss) and it was AMAZING. completely changes my opinion about wearing lipstick. It's also a great daytime red on it's own.

- on it's own: I've never been huge on lip color (causal work atmosphere and was never confident in bold lips, getting there), but this is the perfect amount for me. It's quite pigmented for being a chapstick actually. It's also so silky and feels great.

- under lip gloss: the one on the far right is my current favorite and I wore it last night with a similar colored lip gloss to mix it up and loved it.

[captainmel]

UD revolution lipstick! I love lip color but I hate fixing it all day long. This stuff doesn't come off drinking/eating and the pigmentation is so fabulous.

I'm also loving a leave in conditioner by matrix. I can't remember the actual name but it is bright blue and has two layers that you shake to mix up. I have a convertible and so my top is always down and it has sun protectants and keeps it tangle free so I can brush it without dying.

I need a new base coat for my nails. Any good recs? I tried CND sticky and it comes off in huge chips.

[vampsterdam]

*Anastasia eyebrow wiz.
*Klorane oak milk dry shampoo
*Skincueticals CE Ferulic (smells bad, but works wonders on my skin)
* Nars contour kit (only two colors and very natural on my skin)
*Eyeko Alexa Chung liquid eyeliner. So easy to apply and take off!

[Deleted]

I really love the Garnier Wide awake miracle lift cream.
Vitabath shower gel also has a great scent for like 1/4 of the price of Philosophy.
I bought St. Ives Shea shower gel last week when I had an emergency hotel stay and I freakin' love it. I need to use some other stuff up so I can buy a big bottle.
Lorac lip gloss is also. Lipstick coverage. Not drying. Not sticky goopy gloss either.

[blondemoment123]

I'm super late to the game, but I love the oes lip balm.

[niknik]

I bought the Laura Mercier Illuminizing tinted moisturizer, it was ok, looked nice enough but they sent me a sample of the Bare Minerals one and that one I love on me. It's sheer and moisturizing. Just what I wanted so LM will probably be going back. Thanks for the sample of the other stuff Sephora

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Feb 13, 2015 16:48:03 GMT -5 captainmel said:

UD revolution lipstick! I love lip color but I hate fixing it all day long. This stuff doesn't come off drinking/eating and the pigmentation is so fabulous.

I'm also loving a leave in conditioner by matrix. I can't remember the actual name but it is bright blue and has two layers that you shake to mix up. I have a convertible and so my top is always down and it has sun protectants and keeps it tangle free so I can brush it without dying.

I need a new base coat for my nails. Any good recs? I tried CND sticky and it comes off in huge chips.

Gelish with the green lid from Sally's. It's pretty cheap too--like $6

[secretlyevil]

Mally eyeliner pencil in black velvet.
Anastasia dipbrow

[grace]

I like the trend (although maybe it's not new) of liquid matte lipsticks.

[msturtle143]

Feb 13, 2015 15:34:43 GMT -5 @destinationunknown said:

I just recently started using a retin-a from my derm and I'm in love. I swear my skin looks better than it has in ten years.

Can I ask what it does for your skin and what brand it is? 
Thanks! 

[msturtle143]

Mine is Shu Uemura eyelash curler. I've had this for years but used it only occasionally thinking the curling plus mascara thing was too time consuming. I recently realized my lashes look fine without mascara. My Shu does the trick!

Not sure if I'm loving it but I've noticed my pores are smaller since I've use Paula Choice's Clear skin line. I wanted it for whiteheads on my chin which hasn't really gone away but I notice smaller pores and smoother skin. I've been using it for 2 weeks now and had to only use every other day because once a day is too drying for my skin.

[busybodyk]

I just started using Miss Manga Max Volume mascara and LOVE what it does for my lashes.

[315]

[veruca5839]

Feb 13, 2015 16:48:03 GMT -5 captainmel said:

I need a new base coat for my nails. Any good recs? I tried CND sticky and it comes off in huge chips.

I love Orly Bonder Rubberized Base Coat.

[captainmel]

Feb 15, 2015 10:44:14 GMT -5 veruca5839 said:

Feb 13, 2015 16:48:03 GMT -5 captainmel said:

I need a new base coat for my nails. Any good recs? I tried CND sticky and it comes off in huge chips.

I love Orly Bonder Rubberized Base Coat.

I loved orly for a while but it was awful on my nails! They were orange stained and peeling and breaking non stop. I was so sad because it had the best staying power!

[browneyedhunni85]

I just started using Cetaphil facial cleanser and I really like it. My face feels so clean and smooth.

[majesty318]

Feb 13, 2015 16:48:03 GMT -5 captainmel said:

UD revolution lipstick! I love lip color but I hate fixing it all day long. This stuff doesn't come off drinking/eating and the pigmentation is so fabulous.

I'm also loving a leave in conditioner by matrix. I can't remember the actual name but it is bright blue and has two layers that you shake to mix up. I have a convertible and so my top is always down and it has sun protectants and keeps it tangle free so I can brush it without dying.

I need a new base coat for my nails. Any good recs? I tried CND sticky and it comes off in huge chips.

Lurker here but I had to check out this post and see what new products I need!

I like this Sally Hansen base coat. It really strengthens my nails and makes the polish last longer:

www.sallyhansen.com/nails/nail-care/base-top-coat/diamond-shine-base-top-coat

[vampsterdam]

Feb 13, 2015 22:59:00 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Feb 13, 2015 17:49:23 GMT -5 vampsterdam said:

*Anastasia eyebrow wiz.
*Klorane oak milk dry shampoo
*Skincueticals CE Ferulic (smells bad, but works wonders on my skin)
* Nars contour kit (only two colors and very natural on my skin)
*Eyeko Alexa Chung liquid eyeliner. So easy to apply and take off!

Is this the contour blush? That comes with a highlighter? Which shade did you end up with?

Yup!

I ended up with Paloma. I thought I would be a better match with Olympia, but I played around with the colors in store, and Paloma was a better fit.

I like this one because it's still subtle. It's not like the crazy contour videos on You Tube, but the bronzer has more pigmentation compared to Nars Laguna, for example. 

Oh, also, I love the Nars Albatross highlighter. So much better than colors that have a pink tint to it. Well, for me anyway. 

[glitzyglow]

Feb 13, 2015 16:25:08 GMT -5 MrsPotatohead said:

these:



for several purposes:

- over lipstick: first saw a rec in a vlog to put the red one over red lipstick if you want it matte, but more moist (instead of lipgloss) and it was AMAZING. completely changes my opinion about wearing lipstick. It's also a great daytime red on it's own.

- on it's own: I've never been huge on lip color (causal work atmosphere and was never confident in bold lips, getting there), but this is the perfect amount for me. It's quite pigmented for being a chapstick actually. It's also so silky and feels great.

- under lip gloss: the one on the far right is my current favorite and I wore it last night with a similar colored lip gloss to mix it up and loved it.

I got one of these in my Ipsy bag and I love love love it. Great feel on the lips, adds some color, hydrating.

[sailorgray]

Feb 13, 2015 14:13:49 GMT -5 lmdbww said:

I have 2!  I'm late on the eyebrow game, but I just started using this and LOVE! OMG what a game changer, people were right all these years about a nicely shaped and filled in brow.  lol It deposits just enough color/fibers to fill it in w/out having crazy "instagram brows".

I bought this yesterday. Love!! It goes on so easily and my brows look fuller, but very natural. Definitely recommend! Much better than an eyebrow pencil.

[lmdbww]

Feb 14, 2015 12:38:24 GMT -5 cab1217 said:

Ps this thread is dangerous. I'm going to pick up a prescription later and have added some of these items to the list.

Sorry!
AKA You're welcome

lol

[lmdbww]

Feb 16, 2015 10:41:37 GMT -5 sailorgray said:

Feb 13, 2015 14:13:49 GMT -5 lmdbww said:

I have 2!  I'm late on the eyebrow game, but I just started using this and LOVE! OMG what a game changer, people were right all these years about a nicely shaped and filled in brow.  lol It deposits just enough color/fibers to fill it in w/out having crazy "instagram brows".

I bought this yesterday. Love!! It goes on so easily and my brows look fuller, but very natural. Definitely recommend! Much better than an eyebrow pencil.

Yay! So glad you like!!

[lmdbww]

Feb 13, 2015 16:48:03 GMT -5 captainmel said:

I need a new base coat for my nails. Any good recs? I tried CND sticky and it comes off in huge chips.

Sephora Formula X base coat is my holy grail of life base coat. Seriously.

[xokell2]

I'm a little late to the party but:

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