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Before COVID started, I wore makeup all the time for yrs & tried numerous brands of all types of makeup. My skin is oily & w/ a golden undertone. My latest personal faves that I had been wearing are:
skin primer - Too Faced Primed & Peachy Cooling Matte Primer Peaches and Cream Collection
foundation - Huda Beauty
face powder - Kat Von D Vegan Beauty Lock-It Powder Foundation, Too Faced Peach Perfect Mattifying Setting Powder Peaches and Cream Collection, a few other brands
highlighter (on cheekbones) - Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter
setting spray - Too Faced Peach Mist Mattifying Setting Spray Peaches and Cream Collection
I miss wearing my makeup, but it would really be a waste for me to wear it since COVID because I wear my big sunglasses & mask at all times when out anyway.
Location: As of 2022….back to SoCal. OC this time!
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Originally Posted by Riley.
cosmetic recommendations
IMO...it depends on what type of product & your needs. edit: I'm always trying new.
My current favorites tho...
Thrive Causemetics Buildable Blur & Tarte Clay BB cream.
Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Rock n Shine ...super glossy & comfortable wear. BUT I change lipstick brands & shades more often than I change anything else...specially now because of Zoom & my new job. I want something that makes a statement rather than a lot of neutrals that I would wear before the pandemic for my old job.
The Lancome foundation I use is Renergie Lift. I'll be looking for a similar product once the holidays are over.
But, I have a recommendation if you like oils for your skin. Discovered this company called The Ayurveda Experience via a wonderful ayurvedic center I go to for massage and a Facebook ad. I have always loved ayurvedic oils but you simply cannot find them nowadays. This company has multiple products and I really like the ones I've tried which are the Day & Night duo (Kerasadi and Manjish Glow) and Amplified Youth Spring (3 products). The oils absorb completely into the skin, are made from natural ingredients, including herbs, smell divine, and are effective at moisturizing, softening and rejuvenating my skin.
After trying the last arrival, the Youth Spring, I ordered a facial cleanser (not an oil but coconut based) and a ghee based eye butter. I'll report back.
P.S. The packaging is beautiful as well. Those of us who've purchased agree we can't throw it away, it is that pretty.
I have always liked Lancome cosmetics.....foundation and concealer particularly....although I don't use them daily. Of course, they are pretty pricey and I wondered if anyone here has found comparable products at a more reasonable price.
I used Lancome foundation for years (Absolue) and I don't even think they make it any more. So I've been wearing "Your Skin but Better Foundation" from IT cosmetics. So far, so good.
I bought a mini size concealer from NARS since everyone raves about them but I haven't tried it yet. It was only $10 for the small size but it will still last me a long time since I've been working from home and not wearing makeup every day.
I used Lancome foundation for years (Absolue) and I don't even think they make it any more. So I've been wearing "Your Skin but Better Foundation" from IT cosmetics. So far, so good.
I bought a mini size concealer from NARS since everyone raves about them but I haven't tried it yet. It was only $10 for the small size but it will still last me a long time since I've been working from home and not wearing makeup every day.
I use a Nars Blush (named Orgasm - haha). I thought it was expensive at $30 for a small compact and it didn't even come with a brush but it's a beautiful color, applies well, and lasts.
I use a Nars Blush (named Orgasm - haha). I thought it was expensive at $30 for a small compact and it didn't even come with a brush but it's a beautiful color, applies well, and lasts.
Orgasm is one of their most popular products. And don't worry about it not coming with a brush. The brushes that come with blush are completely useless because they're too small to be able to blend and sheer blush out properly. You can always spot the women who use the included brush ... they have a stripe of pink on their cheeks rather than just a flush of color.
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but it's a beautiful color, applies well, and lasts.
