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12/01/10 17:26:35
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I use Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. You put it on before eyeshadow and it works great!
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12/01/10 18:20:14 |
I've never used Too Faced Shadow Insurance, but I own UDPP. I'll have to try UDPP out and see if it holds up for me. Those primers are too expensive to buy another of if I don't have to.
Little skeptical about finding a foundation. I have yet to find a foundation that is not too dark for me. I just don't wear any because of that :/ The Makeup For Ever makes me a little more hopeful though- they seem to actually have a pretty good range of colors. Do you think Sephrora stores carry the line? I would want to look at it or maybe try it before buying- so expensive!!
One thing I always wear is under eye concealer. With fair skin and two sleeping disorders, under eye (i have to use it on my lids as well) concealer is a must for me. The one primer that has done decent for me is Sephora's silicone based Instant Wrinkle Filler. It keeps the concealer on a lot better than anything else has, but if anyone has anything they think would work better, let me know.
I'm glad there's actually eyeliner that will stay on! Mascara too. My mascara is "waterproof" but it flakes off in the water. Not a good thing- getting that in your eyes sucks!
Thanks for the links and tips Selene!
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12/01/10 20:48:07 |
My Maybelline waterproof stuff...green bottle blue top, does not flake off in the water. Been a while since I tested it in saltwater but again this weekend I hope to swim! Despite our stupid cold front!
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12/01/10 21:35:07 |
With UDPP, it depends on the models lids and what prep products you use. I'm erring on the side of caution here and assuming all of you have oily lids(I know you don't, but there's always a couple). When you're dealing with water, I'm assuming that everyone would want their makeup to last as long as they want. That's how I feel about it when I'm on a job. "You be good and stay put until I'm done with you!" lol!
Sephora definitely carries MUFE. I'm jealous of you guys on the selection and prices side of things. It's not available in my country, so I order a lot of things from overseas. My bottle ended up costing me around $90 not including shipping. Maybelline Great Lash is over $30 here in stores - ridiculous! I'm glad that I never liked it.
Eyeliner wise, the pencil ones from MUFE are lovely, have amazing staying power (infact, try to get a kit with the remover if you can. Definitely recommend it) and come in great shades. Here's a link to another nice little starter mascara and remover kit:
http://www.sephora.com/br...ate=true&categoryId=4028
and a small "Best of", which I do agree with. I have all of these products in my professional and personal kits:
http://www.sephora.com/br...ate=true&categoryId=4028
Also, if you're instore, check out Urban Decay's 24/7 liners. They definitely do not hold a candle to MUFE in staying power, but in comparison with your average pencil they have nice staying power and they go on like butter! I used them for shoots before slowing replacing them with MUFE. I still buy them for my daily wear though. If you're in a humid environment and want to spend 2-3 hours in a pool, they'll be fine. Any more and they may start to smudge depending on your application.
Winged, you sound very much like me in the under eye area. I don't use a primer. Sometimes I'll use a cream or gel if it's hot. (I'm being honest, it's naughty of me not to follow my regime everyday, but it happens) I can put my concealor on and know that whatever happens, whether I go to the gym, spend the entire day in the water, stay up (and out) all night, it will not budge, cake, or settle into lines. My favourite is Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. It's marketed as a foundation I believe. If you know you're not going to be swimming, there's Eve Pearl who is great with under eye circles. Mac Studio (in the pot) is decent as well, although that settles into lines at the end of the day and can become cakey even with a primer if you're not careful. MUFE do a great one (Full Coverage) - I haven't purchased it, only tried it, but its on my list. I know it wears well as I was sent a tube for the "average" skin tone. (I'm fish belly white so I walked around my apartment looking like a panda all day) as do Keromask, Face Atelier, Cle de Peau, Laura Mercier etc. Quite a few brands. I settled on KA because he actually made my shade! *Shock Horror!* and it stays on without feeling weighty. My next stop would be either MUFE, Keromask or Face Atelier. Keromask I've used before and goes light enough shade wise, but I found it a bit heavy for my liking (easily sheered out though). Face Atelier I own for personal as well as kit, it's great in every season except winter when I'm my palest and complements the foundation gorgeously. MUFE is on my list to purchase, but won't be ordering it until I can see the shades in real life.
Hope this helps someone xx
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