InStyle's 135 Best Beauty Buys List (VERY LONG!!!)
girlyfied
the bottom, there are three other sections: International, New Best Bets and
Quick Hits. Hope this helps someone...
Face- Foundations, Powders:
1. Liquid Foundation
Mac Face and Body
2. Inexpensive Foundation
L'Oreal Translucide
3. Oil-Free Foundation
Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
4. Foundation for Sensitive Skin
Neutrogena Healthy Skin
5. Foundation for Dark Skin
Bobbi Brown
6. Compact Foundation
Shu Uemura Nobara Cream *Four-time winner*
7. Stick Foundation
Bobbi Brown *Hall of Fame*
8. Powder Foundation
Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
9. Tinted Moisturizer
Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
10. Undereye Concealer
Cle de Peau Beaute
11. Blemish Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage *Four-time winner*
12. Pressed Powder
Lancome
13. Inexpensive Powder
Cover Girl
14. Loose Powder
T. LeClerc *Hall of Fame*
15. Powder for Dark Skin
Iman *Four-time winner*
16. Powder for Dry Skin
Prescriptives Magic Liquid *Two-time winner*
Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
17. Bronzing Powder
Guerlain Terracotta *Hall of Fame*
18. Shimmer Powder
Mac Iridescent *Two-time winner*
19. Powder Applicator
Shu Uemura Puffs
20. Powder Blush
Nars
21. Cream Blush
Stila Convertible Color *Three-time winner*
22. Gel Blush
Tarte
23. Stain Blush
Benefit Benetint *Two-time winner*
24. Blush Brush
Paula Dorf
25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Cetaphil *Four-time winner*
27. Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
Dermalogica Dermal Clay *Two-time winner*
28. Alcohol-Free Toner
Kiehl's
29. Astringent
Kiehl's Blue *Three-time winner*
30. Facial Scrub
Labortoire Remede Sweep *Three-time winner*
31. Face Makeup Remover
Pond's Cleansing Towletts *Three-time winner*
Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
Kiehl's Ultra Facial
33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
Olay
34. Facial Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Dermalogica Active Moist
35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
La Mer *Three-time winner*
36. Moisturizer with SPF
Jurlique Sun Lotion SPF 20
37. Nighttime Moisturizer
Creme de la Mer
38. Inexpensive Nighttime Moisturizer
Olay *Two-time winner*
39. Wrinkle Cream
Roc Retinol Actif Pur *Three-time winner*
40. Eye Cream
Cle de Peau Beaute
41. Inexpensive Eye Creams
L'Oreal Plenitude
42. Mattifying Lotion
Lancome T. Controle
43. Luminizing LOtion
Prescriptives Magic Illuminating Liquid Potion
44. Pimple Healer
Mario Badescu Drying LOtion *Four-time winner*
45. Facial Mask for Normal to Dry Skin
Ole Henriksen
46. Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Origins Clear Improvement
47. Blotting Papers
Mac Blot Film
Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
48. Pencil Eyeliner
Chanel
49. Liquid Eyeliner
Make Up Forever *Two-time winner*
50. Powder Eyeliner
Trish McEvoy Definer *Three-time winner*
51. Eye Shadow
Stila
52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
L'Oreal
53. Eye Shimmer Product
Mac Pigment
54. Eye-Brightening Pencil
Paula Dorf Enhancer
55. Brow Color
Shu Uemura
56. Brow Groomer
Senna Brow Fix
57. Overall Mascara
Lancome Definicils *Two-time winner*
58. Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Great Las Waterproof *Two-time winner*
59. Makeup Remover
Lancome Bi-Facil *Three-time winner*
60. Yweezers
Tweezerman *Hall of Fame*
61. Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
62. Overall Lipstick
Nars
63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
Max Factor Lipfinity
64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey *Two-time winner*
65. Lip Pencil
Mac *Hall of Fame*
66. Clear Gloss
Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
67. Tinted Gloss
Delux Beauty Lip Gloss
68. Lip Balm
Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
69. Lip Brush
Shu Uemura Retractable Brush *Two-time winner*
Hair- Shampoos
70. Terax *Two-time winner*
71. Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V
72. Shampoo for Oily Hair
Rene Furterer Curbicia *Three-time winner*
73. Moisturizing Shampoo
Terax Collagene
74. Volumizing Shampoo
Phytologie Phytovolume
75. Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Kerastase *Two-time winner*
76. Color-Enhancing Shampoo
Artec Colorist Collection *Three-time winner*
77. Shampoo for Flakey Scalp
Neutrogena T-Gel *Two-time winner*
Hair: Conditioners, Colors
78. Overall Conditioner
Terax Crema *Hall of Fame*
79. Inexpensive Overall Conditioner
John Frieda
80. Leave-In Conditioner
Graham Webb
81. Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Kerastase Masquintense
82. Lightweight Conditioner
Bumble and Bumble Seaweed
83. Inexspensive Hair Treatment
Alberto VO5 Hot Oil *Two-time winner*
84. At-Home Hair Color
L'Oreal Preference
85. Temporary Hair Color
Goldwell Colorance Color Styling Mousse
Hair- Styling Products
86. Mousse
KMS
87. Styling Gel
Phytologie Phyto Pro Soft Setting Gel *Two-time winner*
88. Styling Cream
Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme
89. Pomade/Wax
Bumble and Bumble Sumowax
90. Shine Enhancer
Sebastian Laminates *Hall of Fame*
91. Straightening Product
Phytologie Phytodefrisant *Hall of Fame*
92. Frizz Controller
John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum *Hall of Fame*
93. Volumizer
Phytologie Phytovolume Actif *Three-time winner*
94. Light-Hold Hair Spray
Phytologie Phytolaque Soie *Three-time winner*
95. Heavy-Duty Hair Spray
Bumble and Bumble
Hair- Tools
96.Blow-Dryer
Supersolano *Four-time winner*
97. Curling Iron
Hot Tools *Three-time winner*
98. Flatiron
Solano Sapphire *Four-time winner*
99. Hot Rollers
Conair *Two-time winner*
100. Velcro Rollers
Goody
101. Ponytail Holders
Blax *Three-time winner*
102. Round Brush
Spornette *Four-time winner*
103. Flat Brush
Mason Pearson *Hall of Fame*
104. Vent Brush
Denman *Two-time winner*
105. Inexpensive Brush
Spornette
106. Comb
Champion *Four-time winner*
Nails- Polishes, Care
107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
OPI *Hall of Fame*
Essie *Three-time winner*
109. Top Coat
Seche Vite *Hall of Fame*
110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
Revlon Super Top Speed
111. Base Coat
Essie Protein
112. Nail Stregnthener
OPI Nail Envy *Two-time winner*
113. Cuticle Treatment
Creative Nail Design AHA Cuticle Eraser
114. Nail Polish Remover
Cutex *Two-time winner*
Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
115. Overall Body Lotion
Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
Lubriderm *Three-time winner*
117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
The Body Shop Body Butter
118. Hand Cream
L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
119. Foot Cream
The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion *Two-time winner*
120. Foot File
Diamancel
121. Body Oil
Neutrogena *Four-time winner*
122. Bath Soak
Calypso Cosmetics
123. Bath/Shower Gel
Kiehl's Liquid Body Cleanser
124. Body Scrub
Origins Body Scrubs *Two-time winner*
125. Deodorant
Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant *Two-time winner*
126. Hair Removal Wax
Aussie Nad's No-Heat Hair Removal Gel
127. Facial and Body hair Bleach
Jolen
128. Razor
Gilette Mach 3 *Three-time winner*
Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
129. Facial Sunscreen
Neutrogena
130. Body Sunscreen
Banana Boat
131. Oil-Free Sunscreen
Peter Thomas Roth *Two-time Winner*
132. Waterproof Sunscreen
Bull Frog *Three-time winner*
133. Lip Sunscreen
Prada Sheilding Lip Balm
134. Self-Tanner for Face
Clarins Self-Tanning Face Lotion *Four-time winner*
135. Self-Tanner Body
Estee Lauder Go Bronze *Two-time winner*
International:
-Ruby & Millie Cosmetics
-Christophe Robin Shampoos and Conditioners
-Inoui Eyeliner
-L'Oreal Elnett Satin Spray
-Max Factor SK-II Skin Care
-Amanda Lacey Skin Care
10 New Best Bets:
1. Almay Kinetin Skin Care
2. Aveda Tourmaline Charged Protecting Lotion
3. T. LeClerc Nail Color
4. John Frieda Beach Blonde Styling Line
5. Prescriptives Traceless Foundation
6. Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
7. Christian Dior IOD Skin Care
8. Laura Mercier Body-Care Line
9. Jing Jang Creme
10. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Vibration Lipsticks
Quick Hits:
Best Overall Foundation Line:
Prestige- Shu Uemura
Mainstream- L'Oreal
Best Overall Skin-Care Line:
Prestige- Epicurean
Mainstream- Neutrogena
Best Overall Makeup Brush Line:
Prestige- Shu Uemura
Mainstream- Sonia Kashuk
Best Overall Eye Makeup Line:
Prestige- Chanel
Mainstream- L'Oreal
Best Overall Lip Color Line:
Prestige- Chanel
Mainstream- Revlon
Best Overall Hair-Care Line:
Prestige- Phytologie
Mainstream- John Frieda
Best Overall Nail-Color Line
Prestige- OPI
Mainstream- Revlon
Best Overall Body-Care Line:
Prestige- Origins
Mainstream- Neutrogena
Best Overall Sun-Care Line:
Prestige- Clarins
Mainstream- Neutrogena
Maladicta1
AW Thorn
you for typing out the list!
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A.W.
girlyfied wrote in message ...
:I typed out an e-copy for myself. Thought I'd share it with the group. At
:
:
ahmward
<girlyf...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>I typed out an e-copy for myself. Thought I'd share it with the group. At
>the bottom, there are three other sections: International, New Best Bets and
>Quick Hits. Hope this helps someone...
>
>Face- Foundations, Powders:
>
>1. Liquid Foundation
>Mac Face and Body
The esthetician who gave me the facial Friday said she thinks MAC
causes blemishes in the teen girls she sees. Any other opinions?
>
>2. Inexpensive Foundation
>L'Oreal Translucide
>
>3. Oil-Free Foundation
>Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
>
>4. Foundation for Sensitive Skin
>Neutrogena Healthy Skin
>
>5. Foundation for Dark Skin
>Bobbi Brown
>
>6. Compact Foundation
>Shu Uemura Nobara Cream *Four-time winner*
>
>7. Stick Foundation
>Bobbi Brown *Hall of Fame*
I have used this one since it was first introduced. I never
considered another brand.
>
>8. Powder Foundation
>Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
>
>9. Tinted Moisturizer
>Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
>
>10. Undereye Concealer
>Cle de Peau Beaute
>
>11. Blemish Concealer
>Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage *Four-time winner*
>
>12. Pressed Powder
>Lancome
>
>13. Inexpensive Powder
>Cover Girl
>
>14. Loose Powder
>T. LeClerc *Hall of Fame*
I have it but I'm lazy about using it.
>
>15. Powder for Dark Skin
>Iman *Four-time winner*
>
>16. Powder for Dry Skin
>Prescriptives Magic Liquid *Two-time winner*
>
>Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
>
>17. Bronzing Powder
>Guerlain Terracotta *Hall of Fame*
>
>18. Shimmer Powder
>Mac Iridescent *Two-time winner*
>
>19. Powder Applicator
>Shu Uemura Puffs
>
>20. Powder Blush
>Nars
excellent product
>
>21. Cream Blush
>Stila Convertible Color *Three-time winner*
I have one I use in summer
>
>22. Gel Blush
>Tarte
Bought the wrong color so I gave it away :(
>
>23. Stain Blush
>Benefit Benetint *Two-time winner*
My cool coloring daughter's favorite
>
>24. Blush Brush
>Paula Dorf
>
>25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
>Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
definitely wished I owned more
>Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
>
>26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
>Cetaphil *Four-time winner*
>
>27. Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
>Dermalogica Dermal Clay *Two-time winner*
>
>28. Alcohol-Free Toner
>Kiehl's
>
>29. Astringent
>Kiehl's Blue *Three-time winner*
son found it a problem because of the blue dye
>
>30. Facial Scrub
>Labortoire Remede Sweep *Three-time winner*
>
>31. Face Makeup Remover
>Pond's Cleansing Towletts *Three-time winner*
>
>Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
>
>32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
>Kiehl's Ultra Facial
the middle child's favorite
>
>33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
>Olay
>
>34. Facial Moisturizer for Oily Skin
>Dermalogica Active Moist
>
>35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
>La Mer *Three-time winner*
Yes, yes, yes
I disagree
>
>59. Makeup Remover
>Lancome Bi-Facil *Three-time winner*
>
>60. Yweezers
>Tweezerman *Hall of Fame*
yes
>
>61. Eyelash Curler
>Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
>
>Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
>
>62. Overall Lipstick
>Nars
I love Nars lipsticks
>
>63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
>Max Factor Lipfinity
>
>64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
>Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey *Two-time winner*
>
>65. Lip Pencil
>Mac *Hall of Fame*
>
>66. Clear Gloss
>Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
yes
>
>67. Tinted Gloss
>Delux Beauty Lip Gloss
>
>68. Lip Balm
>Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
yes, yes, yes
excellent
>
>Hair- Styling Products
>
>86. Mousse
>KMS
>
>87. Styling Gel
>Phytologie Phyto Pro Soft Setting Gel *Two-time winner*
>
>88. Styling Cream
>Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme
>
>89. Pomade/Wax
>Bumble and Bumble Sumowax
>
>90. Shine Enhancer
>Sebastian Laminates *Hall of Fame*
>
>91. Straightening Product
>Phytologie Phytodefrisant *Hall of Fame*
>
>92. Frizz Controller
>John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum *Hall of Fame*
curly haired girl loves this
yes
>110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
>Revlon Super Top Speed
>
>111. Base Coat
>Essie Protein
>
>112. Nail Stregnthener
>OPI Nail Envy *Two-time winner*
>
>113. Cuticle Treatment
>Creative Nail Design AHA Cuticle Eraser
>
>114. Nail Polish Remover
>Cutex *Two-time winner*
>
>Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
>
>115. Overall Body Lotion
>Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
I love it
>
>116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
>Lubriderm *Three-time winner*
>
>117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
>The Body Shop Body Butter
>
>118. Hand Cream
>L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
very good product
>
>119. Foot Cream
>The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion *Two-time winner*
Yes
>
>120. Foot File
>Diamancel
yes
>
>121. Body Oil
>Neutrogena *Four-time winner*
>
>122. Bath Soak
>Calypso Cosmetics
>
>123. Bath/Shower Gel
>Kiehl's Liquid Body Cleanser
>
>124. Body Scrub
>Origins Body Scrubs *Two-time winner*
excellent
>
>125. Deodorant
>Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant *Two-time winner*
>
>126. Hair Removal Wax
>Aussie Nad's No-Heat Hair Removal Gel
>
>127. Facial and Body hair Bleach
>Jolen
>
>128. Razor
>Gilette Mach 3 *Three-time winner*
>
>Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
>
>129. Facial Sunscreen
>Neutrogena
>
>130. Body Sunscreen
>Banana Boat
>
>131. Oil-Free Sunscreen
>Peter Thomas Roth *Two-time Winner*
>
many times yes
>132. Waterproof Sunscreen
>Bull Frog *Three-time winner*
>
>133. Lip Sunscreen
>Prada Sheilding Lip Balm
excellent product
>
>134. Self-Tanner for Face
>Clarins Self-Tanning Face Lotion *Four-time winner*
>
>135. Self-Tanner Body
>Estee Lauder Go Bronze *Two-time winner*
>
>International:
>
>-Ruby & Millie Cosmetics
>-Christophe Robin Shampoos and Conditioners
>-Inoui Eyeliner
>-L'Oreal Elnett Satin Spray
>-Max Factor SK-II Skin Care
>-Amanda Lacey Skin Care
>
>10 New Best Bets:
>
>1. Almay Kinetin Skin Care
>2. Aveda Tourmaline Charged Protecting Lotion
>3. T. LeClerc Nail Color
>4. John Frieda Beach Blonde Styling Line
>5. Prescriptives Traceless Foundation
>6. Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
>7. Christian Dior IOD Skin Care
>8. Laura Mercier Body-Care Line
>9. Jing Jang Creme
>10. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Vibration Lipsticks
>
I need to look at this seriously and put a few items on my "to buy"
list. Help me out friends.
Audrey
Parakeet
It's got Debra Messing on the cover and screams SPRING FLING!
"AW Thorn" <inco...@messages.to> wrote in message
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ahmward
I looked for this issue at the store today but it wasn't on the shelf.
I am excited that it has come out because I hope to buy it before the
weekend and study it prior to my next shopping trip. Thank you.
Audrey
AW Thorn
Ball... beautiful, intelligent, not afraid to be funny.
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Parakeet wrote in message ...
:I'm not Girlyfied but yes it's March, I got mine today.
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Jo Ann
>
><girlyf...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Face- Foundations, Powders:
>>
>>1. Liquid Foundation
>>Mac Face and Body
>
>The esthetician who gave me the facial Friday said she thinks MAC
>causes blemishes in the teen girls she sees. Any other opinions?
>>8. Powder Foundation
>>Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
It's been a looooong time since I was a teen,
but this studio fix causes all sorts of trouble every time I pull it out. Which
makes me really sad, as I have not found a better color match in a powder
foundation.
Jo Ann
Blushun
"girlyfied" wrote
> I typed out an e-copy for myself. Thought I'd share it with the group. At
> the bottom, there are three other sections: International, New Best Bets
and
> Quick Hits. Hope this helps someone...
Thanks girlyfied for taking the time and energy to post this terrific list!
I've printed it out and look forward to trying some unfamiliar products!
Blushun
--
There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty. That precisely is what
makes its pursuit so interesting.
- John Kenneth Galbraith
Trilby
Blushun <blu...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>
>"girlyfied" wrote
>
>> I typed out an e-copy for myself. Thought I'd share it with the group. At
>> the bottom, there are three other sections: International, New Best Bets
>and
>> Quick Hits. Hope this helps someone...
>
>Thanks girlyfied for taking the time and energy to post this terrific list!
>I've printed it out and look forward to trying some unfamiliar products!
>
>Blushun
>--
I'm going to save it as a file and with some luck, download it into my
Handspring Visor to bring shopping with me.
Priscilla
--
ps...@midway.uchicago.edu "Here comes the most beautiful woman in puppetland!"
AW Thorn
girlyfied wrote in message ...
:
:Face- Foundations, Powders:
:7. Stick Foundation
:Bobbi Brown *Hall of Fame*
Overpriced, clearly overrated... try L'Oreal's Quickstick foundation. The
stuff is really great. And very cheap.
:8. Powder Foundation
:Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
I rarely have any acne, but this stuff made me break out when I used it on a
regular basis. I only use this in the evening, on rare occassions, now.
:16. Powder for Dry Skin
:Prescriptives Magic Liquid *Two-time winner*
When am I going to get off my lazy butt and try this stuff?
:
:Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
:20. Powder Blush
:Nars
Yaayy! The only powder blush I use.
:
:21. Cream Blush
:Stila Convertible Color *Three-time winner*
The editors clearly have never tried L'Oreal Quickstick blush... now
discontinued. This stuff was so fabulous. Creamy, dried down to a lovely
powder finish... nice, natural looking colors, stayed on all day... I could
on for hours. Silly L'Oreal for discontinuing this... Replace silly with
"Damn to hell." ;)
:23. Stain Blush
:Benefit Benetint *Two-time winner*
I just couldn't get the hang of this one.
:
:Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
:
:31. Face Makeup Remover
:Pond's Cleansing Towletts *Three-time winner*
I have to agree that these are the best of the cleansing towelettes that
I've tried... have any of you tried the Stila or MAC ones?
:
:Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
:
:
:35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
:La Mer *Three-time winner*
Yaay! I definitely agree with this one.
:37. Nighttime Moisturizer
:Creme de la Mer
Yaayy again!
:
:47. Blotting Papers
:Mac Blot Film
Yes? No? AF?
:Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
:
:48. Pencil Eyeliner
:Chanel
I agree Chanel makes excellent pencils, but there are definitely some low
cost alternatives.
:
:51. Eye Shadow
:Stila
Great shadows, yes. Would I call them the best, the most exciting, etc.? No.
:
:52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
:L'Oreal
Yes, for a cheap treat. Although the paler shades come off your lids in
seconds flat.
:
:Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
:
:62. Overall Lipstick
:Nars
Yaay! I completely agree.
:
:63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
:Max Factor Lipfinity
Yes, this stuff certainly does not wear off... but are there ANY warm shades
in the collection?! And warm shades that are *not* poo-brown.
:
:65. Lip Pencil
:Mac *Hall of Fame*
Nice pencils, but again, there are better, cheaper alternatives. The first
that comes to mind is L'Oreal's automatic liner... what's it called? Anyway,
great liner.
:
:66. Clear Gloss
:Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
Yes, agreed, although Chanel's "Glaze" runs a close second.
:
:68. Lip Balm
:Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
I think that Baby Balm is ever so much better.
:
:
:Hair- Shampoos
:
:71. Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
:Pantene Pro-V
YES. This stuff is FABULOUS. I will never buy a more expensive shampoo.
:
:
:Hair- Tools
:
:96.Blow-Dryer
:Supersolano *Four-time winner*
Any opinions on this?
:
:101. Ponytail Holders
:Blax *Three-time winner*
Have never even seen this brand... can somebody elaborate?
:103. Flat Brush
:Mason Pearson *Hall of Fame*
Worth the splurge?
:Nails- Polishes, Care
:
:107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
:OPI *Hall of Fame*
:Essie *Three-time winner*
Agreed on both.
:
:110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
:Revlon Super Top Speed
I think Maybelline's Express Finish chips much less easily.
:
:Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
:
:116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
:Lubriderm *Three-time winner*
I found this incredibly greasy. Am I the only one?
:
:117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
:The Body Shop Body Butter
Yes.
:
:121. Body Oil
:Neutrogena *Four-time winner*
Any reviews on this? Does it stain clothing? Take a super long time to soak
in?
:
:128. Razor
:Gilette Mach 3 *Three-time winner*
Venus beats this one.
:
:Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
:133. Lip Sunscreen
:Prada Sheilding Lip Balm
I'm pretty sure there's a lipbalm just as good under 50 bucks.
AW
:
fig
> Girlfied, you rule. I love these lists and hate to buy InStyle on principle.
girlyfied, you rule. I love buying InStyle but it's always late in my 'hood.
Also, it would've take me about a day and a half to type all of that.
Thanks!
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fig
> On Tue, 12 Feb 2002 02:35:15 GMT, "girlyfied"
> <girlyf...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >I typed out an e-copy for myself. Thought I'd share it with the group. At
> >the bottom, there are three other sections: International, New Best Bets and
> >Quick Hits. Hope this helps someone...
> >
> >Face- Foundations, Powders:
> >
> >1. Liquid Foundation
> >Mac Face and Body
>
> The esthetician who gave me the facial Friday said she thinks MAC
> causes blemishes in the teen girls she sees. Any other opinions?
> >
Yeah, I used Epicuren for a while just to see what the fuss was about. I know
there are people who swear by it so I can only speak to my own experience. My
skin isn't sensitive at all and I broke out into cystic acne. I've never in my
life had blemishes like this, before or since. The lady who sold it to me told
me to wait it out. I'm not a "wait it out" kind of gal when it comes to
skincare, especially when it's giving me acne.
Other than that, there weren't many surprises. I wish they would include more
obscure products. I thought it was fun that they included Jing Jang Cream (not
that I've used it) because it's not very well known. The rest of the list was
sort of a snooze, IMO.
Leilani
with MAC's Sheer Coverage Foundation, which comes in a great see-through
compact. The texture and coverage reminds me of Trish McEvoy's Cream
Foundation.
Leilani
Fruitbat
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> I typed out an e-copy for myself. Thought I'd share it with the group. At
> the bottom, there are three other sections: International, New Best Bets
and
> Quick Hits. Hope this helps someone...
Thanks very much for taking the time to type these, girlyfied.
Fruitbat
AW Thorn
little rubber bands, but they're supposed to be "ouch-less." Well, they're
freakin' not! And they don't hold my hair up worth a damn, but admittedly, I
have pretty thick, heavy hair.
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A.W.
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:AW Thorn (inco...@messages.to) wrote
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:> :101. Ponytail Holders
:> :Blax *Three-time winner*
:>
:> Have never even seen this brand... can somebody elaborate?
:
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:Flat black film-like stuff rather than the usual brown-with-gold covered
:(round) elastic. Try your local hair shop.
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girlyfied
product addict and needed a copy of the list for my PDA. :)
girlyfied
> 1. Liquid Foundation
> Mac Face and Body
I rarely wear this. Sometimes it works well. Most days it's quite orange and
a bit cakey.
> 2. Inexpensive Foundation
> L'Oreal Translucide
Yuck
> 3. Oil-Free Foundation
> Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
I like this for use during winter. However, it's very thick and must be
mixed with a bit of water to get an even finish.
> 5. Foundation for Dark Skin
> Bobbi Brown
Nice shade range for the yellow-toned. The formula is pretty standard
though.
> 7. Stick Foundation
> Bobbi Brown *Hall of Fame*
I like this for use as a concealer. It works well for my normal skin.
> 8. Powder Foundation
> Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
I can only wear this if applied using a kabuki brush. It looks too powdery
otherwise.
> 9. Tinted Moisturizer
> Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
This was a favorite of mine until I discovered Olay Tinted Moisturizer.
> 11. Blemish Concealer
> Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage *Four-time winner*
Excellent coverage, but too hard to mix.
> 14. Loose Powder
> T. LeClerc *Hall of Fame*
I love these, but they don't nearly enough attention in my daily routine. I
should use them more.
> 16. Powder for Dry Skin
> Prescriptives Magic Liquid *Two-time winner*
This was fun at first. The novelty wore off quickly. I can't remember the
last time I picked this up.
> 20. Powder Blush
> Nars
Some of the best powder blushes ever! I love all the ones I have and use
them quite regularly. Sheer, natural looking color.
> 21. Cream Blush
> Stila Convertible Color *Three-time winner*
Eh... They're ok.
> 22. Gel Blush
> Tarte
I like the colors and sheerness. I just wish they were less sticky.
> 23. Stain Blush
> Benefit Benetint *Two-time winner*
Sonia Kashuk Lip/Cheek Tint is a superior product, IMO.
> 25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
> Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Gorgeous Brushes. They're actually less expensive than some of the other MA
lines.
> 26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
> Cetaphil *Four-time winner*
Slimy. I hate the texture of this stuff.
> 28. Alcohol-Free Toner
> Kiehl's
I didn't find these to be all that great.
> 29. Astringent
> Kiehl's Blue *Three-time winner*
This is quite strong. If your skin is sensitive in the slightest, it will
burn.
> 30. Facial Scrub
> Labortoire Remede Sweep *Three-time winner*
I like this, but prefer PTR's Botanical Buffing Beads to this one.
> 31. Face Makeup Remover
> Pond's Cleansing Towletts *Three-time winner*
Long time favorite. These clean quickly and easily without much fragrance.
Another good option are Cosmence Cleansing Wipes.
> 33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
> Olay
Complete UV makes a good sunscreen. Total Effects didn't do much for me. I
can't stand the original liquid.
> 35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
> La Mer *Three-time winner*
Agreed!
> 37. Nighttime Moisturizer
> Creme de la Mer
Agreed!
> 43. Luminizing LOtion
> Prescriptives Magic Illuminating Liquid Potion
I prefer Vibrant to this product.
> 46. Facial Mask for Oily Skin
> Origins Clear Improvement
Really cleans out the pores. QH does as a good a job for less money though.
> 47. Blotting Papers
> Mac Blot Film
These are exactly the same as Clean and Clear's only gray. IIRC, the film
itself is made by 3M and there's no real variation from product to product.
> 48. Pencil Eyeliner
> Chanel
These are one of the few brands that doesn't tug the skin around my eye.
They go on quite smoothly.
> 50. Powder Eyeliner
> Trish McEvoy Definer *Three-time winner*
These have serious pigment! They make excellent liners. They work well even
without water or a sealant.
> 51. Eye Shadow
> Stila
Agreed.
> 52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
> L'Oreal
Most L'Oreal colors don't really last on me. But they're cheap and fun to
play with.
> 57. Overall Mascara
> Lancome Definicils *Two-time winner*
It's nice, but not remarkable.
> 58. Waterproof Mascara
> Maybelline Great Las Waterproof *Two-time winner*
This works if I only apply one coat. So, it's pointless really.
> 59. Makeup Remover
> Lancome Bi-Facil *Three-time winner*
My Holy Grail eye makeup remover.
> 60. Tweezers
> Tweezerman *Hall of Fame*
I love the painless tweezers.
> 62. Overall Lipstick
> Nars
Agreed. Dolce Vita and Pigalle are staples.
> 63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
> Max Factor Lipfinity
I hate the color selection. Once I figured out the application, it wore
quite well.
> 64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
> Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey *Two-time winner*
Agreed.
> 65. Lip Pencil
> Mac *Hall of Fame*
Yes. I use a number of Mac lip pencils.
> 66. Clear Gloss
> Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
I like this, but hardly use it.
> 68. Lip Balm
> Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
Nice, but kind of oily.
> 70. Terax *Two-time winner*
I go back and forth on this one.
> 71. Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
> Pantene Pro-V
Very creamy and works great for dry hair.
> 78. Overall Conditioner
> Terax Crema *Hall of Fame*
I liked this one until I noticed it was thinning my hair. I haven't used any
since.
> 92. Frizz Controller
> John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum *Hall of Fame*
I had forgotten how much I like this stuff. Must repurchase soon.
> 107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
> OPI *Hall of Fame*
> Essie *Three-time winner*
Agreed.
> 109. Top Coat
> Seche Vite *Hall of Fame*
Agreed.
> 110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
> Revlon Super Top Speed
Agreed.
> 114. Nail Polish Remover
> Cutex *Two-time winner*
I find it to be kind of drying.
> 115. Overall Body Lotion
> Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
Good product.
> 116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
> Lubriderm *Three-time winner*
It's ok. Not the best at all.
> 117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
> The Body Shop Body Butter
Nut Body Butter in particular. Smells good and moisturizes like crazy.
> 118. Hand Cream
> L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
Agreed.
> 119. Foot Cream
> The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion *Two-time winner*
Soothing, but not moisturizing.
> 121. Body Oil
> Neutrogena *Four-time winner*
Nice pleasant scent. Moisturizes without being overly greasy.
> 123. Bath/Shower Gel
> Kiehl's Liquid Body Cleanser
Coriander is a staple for me.
> 124. Body Scrub
> Origins Body Scrubs *Two-time winner*
I like the scent of the Salt Rub, but it can be a bit too harsh for my skin.
> 128. Razor
> Gilette Mach 3 *Three-time winner*
Agreed.
> 131. Oil-Free Sunscreen
> Peter Thomas Roth *Two-time Winner*
The gel sunscreen is soooo good for summer. It feels like you're wearing
nothing and isn't oily at all.
> -Ruby & Millie Cosmetics
Only tried a couple of lipglosses. They were pretty standard, but the colors
are gorgeous.
> -Max Factor SK-II Skin Care
This broke me out pretty badly.
> 5. Prescriptives Traceless Foundation
Love it! Already moved to the staples pile.
> 6. Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
Currently test driving Luminous Skin Foundation. So far, it has worked
great. Makes my skin look flawless and glowing. I get a number of
compliments on my skin when I wear it.
> 8. Laura Mercier Body-Care Line
Smells great, but seems overpriced to me.
Sophie
>Prestige- OPI
>Mainstream- Revlon
That's funny they rate Revlon so high. I'm on a quest for a maroon nail
polish. I tried Revlon's Vixen and I think this could be it but I *really*
hate the brush. The bristles are all splayed out, making it so easy for me
to get polish all over my skin. Plus, after having worn OPI for a while
now, any other polish just looks blah. OPI is so shiny and rich looking.
Did I just have bad luck with this one Revlon brush or are they all weird?
--
Sophie
See us at http://www.mcgehees.com
Stacy Ferguson
Leilani <tanl...@hawaii.edu> wrote:
>I'm in the We-Hate-StudioFix club too! However, I've had wonderful success
As a foundation, I'm with you all. Breakouts galore. The only use I
have for it is to lightly powder my nose during touch-ups since my
nose rarely gets zits.
Stacy
stellaglo
"fig" <figfu...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Other than that, there weren't many surprises. I wish they would include
more
> obscure products. I thought it was fun that they included Jing Jang Cream
(not
> that I've used it) because it's not very well known. The rest of the list
was
> sort of a snooze, IMO.
> fig
>
> --
>
> Who's The Fairest?
> http://www.whosthefairest.com
i agree. it looks like an allure list from five years ago, peppered with a
few "new" things, like cle de peau, just so we think they are paying
attention.
for example, studiofix??? blech! sure, it was a great early powder
foundation, but as many have noted here, it's practically unwearable. it
would have been more fun had they taken the time to see what's new in powder
foundations, which have come a long way since studiofix, and shared *that*
news with us. (like we wouldn't have already known it here, but still)
of course, that would have entailed actual reporting, not to mention
potentially pissing of advertisers.
(pantene?? badescu drying lotion?? excuse me??)
***and thank you very much for typing this list, girlyfied!!**
Lynn A.
You might have gotten a bad one. The majority of the
polishes I own are Revlon and I've never had this problem.
Lynn
--
My mind wanders...but my body is too tired to follow.
ahmward
tried. If I were to look for five new things what would you suggest
and why? My skin is medium olive and tans easily. I have very thick
short brown hair with blonde highlights. My eyes are brown with flecks
of gold. I'd love someone to tell me to buy more Shu brushes but
that's just a given. I use mostly Redken hair products. Where should
I begin>
Audrey
Laurie0512
> 2. Inexpensive Foundation
> L'Oreal Translucide
most yellow shade too) and it was cakey and too pink.
> 3. Oil-Free Foundation
> Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
> 4. Foundation for Sensitive Skin
> Neutrogena Healthy Skin
This was okay. It didn't last that well and caked up a bit.
> 8. Powder Foundation
> Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
I like this, and think the newer formula is sheerer and better for
acne-prone skin. However, I know it's not the greatest foundation for oily
skin based on AF reviews. :P
> 11. Blemish Concealer
> Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage *Four-time winner*
This one is good, but it's not the best when you want to save time!
> 12. Pressed Powder
> Lancome
This is nice, but I prefer Stila's.
> 16. Powder for Dry Skin
> Prescriptives Magic Liquid *Two-time winner*
I like this and I should use it more often, but I've really been loving
Clinique Gentle Light right now!
> 20. Powder Blush
> Nars
I actually agree! Sin is my favorite blush of all time!
> 21. Cream Blush
> Stila Convertible Color *Three-time winner*
These are nice, but they are hard to apply, at least for me.
> 22. Gel Blush
> Tarte
I love this! I just wish it didn't taste horrible when I use it on my lips.
> 23. Stain Blush
> Benefit Benetint *Two-time winner*
I like this one too. It's great for a natural glow.
> 26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
> Cetaphil *Four-time winner*
My favorite!!!
> 28. Alcohol-Free Toner
> Kiehl's
Yes, I like the Cucumber Toner (not sure if this is alcohol-free) which is
wonderful for sensitive skin.
> 29. Astringent
> Kiehl's Blue *Three-time winner*
I didn't like this. It didn't do anything for my skin and was much too
harsh.
> 33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
> Olay
I agree, and I prefer Olay Total Effects!
> 35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
> La Mer *Three-time winner*
Agree again!
> 37. Nighttime Moisturizer
> Creme de la Mer
Yes, for dry skin or for areas that are dry and flaky.
> 38. Inexpensive Nighttime Moisturizer
> Olay *Two-time winner*
Again, I agree. I use Olay Total Effects, as stated previously.
> 51. Eye Shadow
> Stila
Hands down!!
> 52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
> L'Oreal
I like L'Oreal too, but also like Revlon wet/dry.
> 57. Overall Mascara
> Lancome Definicils *Two-time winner*
I don't think it's the best, but it's nice anyway. My favorites are
Maybelline Full and Soft and MAC Pro Lash.
>
> 58. Waterproof Mascara
> Maybelline Great Las Waterproof *Two-time winner*
I haven't tried the waterproof version but felt the regular version was very
nice, but it gave me racoon eyes. Hopefully the waterproof doesn't do that.
>
> 59. Makeup Remover
> Lancome Bi-Facil *Three-time winner*
Yes, I like this a lot for when I want to remove waterproof mascara.
>
> 60. Yweezers
> Tweezerman *Hall of Fame*
I like Tweezerman slant and also like Rubis.
>
> 61. Eyelash Curler
> Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
I agree!
>
> Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
>
> 62. Overall Lipstick
> Nars
I like Nars, especially Dolce Vita.
>
> 63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
> Max Factor Lipfinity
I disagree. It didn't last that well on me, and the color selection is not
that great.
>
> 64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
> Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey *Two-time winner*
Yes, this is a very nice color and works with everything. I used up two
tubes of this several years ago, but it just doesn't last very long (hence
using up a tube so quickly due to reapplying so frequently!).
> 65. Lip Pencil
> Mac *Hall of Fame*
I like MAC, but really like Paula Dorf and EL automatic since they are
softer and easier to use.
>
> 66. Clear Gloss
> Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
I agree! Makes my lips so shiny, but it's sticky so it's best not to use on
a windy day when hair can stick to your lips!
> 68. Lip Balm
> Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
I agree. It's perfect for immediate relief, but I wish it stayed on my lips
longer.
> Hair- Shampoos
>
> 70. Terax *Two-time winner*
I like Terax Miele and Latte shampoos.
> Hair: Conditioners, Colors
>
> 78. Overall Conditioner
> Terax Crema *Hall of Fame*
I didn't like this. It didn't condition and moisturize my dry and
frizz-prone hair that well. I prefer Back to Basics Raspberry Almond
Intensive conditioner and Sebastian Potion 9.
> 90. Shine Enhancer
> Sebastian Laminates *Hall of Fame*
Hands down!! I've been using the Laminates Gel for about 10 years and every
other shine product I've tried since then just doesn't compare!
> 92. Frizz Controller
> John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum *Hall of Fame*
This is nice, but I still prefer Laminates Gel!
> 98. Flatiron
> Solano Sapphire *Four-time winner*
I haven't tried this yet, but I'm just dying to!! I'm using the Hot Tools
one and while it's very good, I can imagine that this is much better,
especially since it has an attached comb to aid in easier straightening.
> 103. Flat Brush
> Mason Pearson *Hall of Fame*
I really like mine.
> 107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
> OPI *Hall of Fame*
I love love love OPI!
> Essie *Three-time winner*
I'm less fond of Essie, but it's still decent.
> 109. Top Coat
> Seche Vite *Hall of Fame*
I agree!
>
> 110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
> Revlon Super Top Speed
This chips quickly, but it sure dries fast and the color selection is good.
> 114. Nail Polish Remover
> Cutex *Two-time winner*
I agree! It's the only brand I use.
>
> Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
>
> 115. Overall Body Lotion
> Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
This is the best heavy lotion without a "scent".
> 117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
> The Body Shop Body Butter
I love these! Nut Butter and Cocoa Butter are both awesome!
> 118. Hand Cream
> L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
This is nice, but I feel that the less expensive Pre de Provence version is
the same.
The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion *Two-time winner*
> 121. Body Oil
> Neutrogena *Four-time winner*
I really like this too!
> 124. Body Scrub
> Origins Body Scrubs *Two-time winner*
I love the salt scrub!
> 128. Razor
> Gilette Mach 3 *Three-time winner*
I prefer the Venus razor which is easier to use.
> 131. Oil-Free Sunscreen
> Peter Thomas Roth *Two-time Winner*
This one is nice, but I feel other brands are better like Pola 1/f Suncut
Milk.
> 10 New Best Bets:
>
> 1. Almay Kinetin Skin Care
I love the eye cream and I feel the face cream is great too!
> 5. Prescriptives Traceless Foundation
I need to try this!
> 8. Laura Mercier Body-Care Line
I love the scents, but they are too expensive!
> Best Overall Makeup Brush Line:
> Prestige- Shu Uemura
> Mainstream- Sonia Kashuk
I love SK brushes!
> Best Overall Eye Makeup Line:
> Prestige- Chanel
My vote is Stila.
> Mainstream- L'Oreal
I guess I could agree here, but I think Revlon is a close runner-up.
> Best Overall Nail-Color Line
> Prestige- OPI
> Mainstream- Revlon
Agree on both!
Laurie
Sophie
>polishes I own are Revlon and I've never had this problem.
>Lynn
Ugh. It figures too, cos I think this is the perfect shade. I'm going to
try to put it on again today and see how it goes. Thanks Lynn.
Maladicta1
Face- Foundations, Powders:
1. Liquid Foundation
Mac Face and Body
2. Inexpensive Foundation
L'Oreal Translucide
Really? I get better results from Revlon Pro.
3. Oil-Free Foundation
Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
4. Foundation for Sensitive Skin
Neutrogena Healthy Skin
5. Foundation for Dark Skin
Bobbi Brown
6. Compact Foundation
Shu Uemura Nobara Cream *Four-time winner*
7. Stick Foundation
Bobbi Brown *Hall of Fame*
OoO is my perfect match, less greasy and way cheaper.
8. Powder Foundation
Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
I like Palladio.
9. Tinted Moisturizer
Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
10. Undereye Concealer
Cle de Peau Beaute
11. Blemish Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage *Four-time winner*
12. Pressed Powder
Lancome
13. Inexpensive Powder
Cover Girl
How about Almay? Or Ben Nye?
14. Loose Powder
T. LeClerc *Hall of Fame*
Bobbi Brown.
15. Powder for Dark Skin
Iman *Four-time winner*
16. Powder for Dry Skin
Prescriptives Magic Liquid *Two-time winner*
Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
17. Bronzing Powder
Guerlain Terracotta *Hall of Fame*
18. Shimmer Powder
Mac Iridescent *Two-time winner*
19. Powder Applicator
Shu Uemura Puffs
20. Powder Blush
Nars
21. Cream Blush
Stila Convertible Color *Three-time winner*
22. Gel Blush
Tarte
23. Stain Blush
Benefit Benetint *Two-time winner*
24. Blush Brush
Paula Dorf
Trish or LeClerc (basically the same brush.) Besides, who has just one?.
25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Cetaphil *Four-time winner*
I like aloe-based cleansers like Jason Natural or Zia. Wondercloth for eye
makeup.
27. Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
Dermalogica Dermal Clay *Two-time winner*
28. Alcohol-Free Toner
Kiehl's
29. Astringent
Kiehl's Blue *Three-time winner*
30. Facial Scrub
Labortoire Remede Sweep *Three-time winner*
31. Face Makeup Remover
Pond's Cleansing Towletts *Three-time winner*
Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
Kiehl's Ultra Facial
33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
Olay
34. Facial Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Dermalogica Active Moist
35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
La Mer *Three-time winner*
36. Moisturizer with SPF
Jurlique Sun Lotion SPF 20
37. Nighttime Moisturizer
Creme de la Mer
38. Inexpensive Nighttime Moisturizer
Olay *Two-time winner*
39. Wrinkle Cream
Roc Retinol Actif Pur *Three-time winner*
40. Eye Cream
Cle de Peau Beaute
41. Inexpensive Eye Creams
L'Oreal Plenitude
42. Mattifying Lotion
Lancome T. Controle
Not anti-shine?
43. Luminizing LOtion
Prescriptives Magic Illuminating Liquid Potion
How about Clinique's Zero base?
44. Pimple Healer
Mario Badescu Drying LOtion *Four-time winner*
45. Facial Mask for Normal to Dry Skin
Ole Henriksen
46. Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Origins Clear Improvement
Astara by a mile.
47. Blotting Papers
Mac Blot Film
Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
48. Pencil Eyeliner
Chanel
49. Liquid Eyeliner
Make Up Forever *Two-time winner*
50. Powder Eyeliner
Trish McEvoy Definer *Three-time winner*
Indistinguishable from Black Opal shadow.
51. Eye Shadow
Stila
52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
L'Oreal
Paula's Choice is much better. Also La Femme.
53. Eye Shimmer Product
Mac Pigment
54. Eye-Brightening Pencil
Paula Dorf Enhancer
55. Brow Color
Shu Uemura
56. Brow Groomer
Senna Brow Fix
57. Overall Mascara
Lancome Definicils *Two-time winner*
58. Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Great Las Waterproof *Two-time winner*
59. Makeup Remover
Lancome Bi-Facil *Three-time winner*
60. Yweezers
Tweezerman *Hall of Fame*
Rubis?
61. Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Lashpro.
Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
62. Overall Lipstick
Nars
63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
Max Factor Lipfinity
64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey *Two-time winner*
Twig.
65. Lip Pencil
Mac *Hall of Fame*
66. Clear Gloss
Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
67. Tinted Gloss
Delux Beauty Lip Gloss
68. Lip Balm
Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
69. Lip Brush
Shu Uemura Retractable Brush *Two-time winner*
Hair- Shampoos
70. Terax *Two-time winner*
71. Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V
72. Shampoo for Oily Hair
Rene Furterer Curbicia *Three-time winner*
73. Moisturizing Shampoo
Terax Collagene
74. Volumizing Shampoo
Phytologie Phytovolume
75. Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Kerastase *Two-time winner*
76. Color-Enhancing Shampoo
Artec Colorist Collection *Three-time winner*
77. Shampoo for Flakey Scalp
Neutrogena T-Gel *Two-time winner*
Hair: Conditioners, Colors
78. Overall Conditioner
Terax Crema *Hall of Fame*
79. Inexpensive Overall Conditioner
John Frieda
80. Leave-In Conditioner
Graham Webb
81. Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Kerastase Masquintense
82. Lightweight Conditioner
Bumble and Bumble Seaweed
83. Inexspensive Hair Treatment
Alberto VO5 Hot Oil *Two-time winner*
Really?
84. At-Home Hair Color
L'Oreal Preference
85. Temporary Hair Color
Goldwell Colorance Color Styling Mousse
Hair- Styling Products
86. Mousse
KMS
87. Styling Gel
Phytologie Phyto Pro Soft Setting Gel *Two-time winner*
88. Styling Cream
Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme
89. Pomade/Wax
Bumble and Bumble Sumowax
90. Shine Enhancer
Sebastian Laminates *Hall of Fame*
91. Straightening Product
Phytologie Phytodefrisant *Hall of Fame*
92. Frizz Controller
John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum *Hall of Fame*
93. Volumizer
Phytologie Phytovolume Actif *Three-time winner*
94. Light-Hold Hair Spray
Phytologie Phytolaque Soie *Three-time winner*
95. Heavy-Duty Hair Spray
Bumble and Bumble
Hair- Tools
96.Blow-Dryer
Supersolano *Four-time winner*
97. Curling Iron
Hot Tools *Three-time winner*
98. Flatiron
Solano Sapphire *Four-time winner*
99. Hot Rollers
Conair *Two-time winner*
100. Velcro Rollers
Goody
101. Ponytail Holders
Blax *Three-time winner*
102. Round Brush
Spornette *Four-time winner*
103. Flat Brush
Mason Pearson *Hall of Fame*
104. Vent Brush
Denman *Two-time winner*
105. Inexpensive Brush
Spornette
106. Comb
Champion *Four-time winner*
Nails- Polishes, Care
107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
OPI *Hall of Fame*
Essie *Three-time winner*
109. Top Coat
Seche Vite *Hall of Fame*
110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
Revlon Super Top Speed
111. Base Coat
Essie Protein
112. Nail Stregnthener
OPI Nail Envy *Two-time winner*
113. Cuticle Treatment
Creative Nail Design AHA Cuticle Eraser
114. Nail Polish Remover
Cutex *Two-time winner*
Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
115. Overall Body Lotion
Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
Lubriderm *Three-time winner*
117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
The Body Shop Body Butter
118. Hand Cream
L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
119. Foot Cream
The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion *Two-time winner*
120. Foot File
Diamancel
121. Body Oil
Neutrogena *Four-time winner*
122. Bath Soak
Calypso Cosmetics
123. Bath/Shower Gel
Kiehl's Liquid Body Cleanser
124. Body Scrub
Origins Body Scrubs *Two-time winner*
125. Deodorant
Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant *Two-time winner*
126. Hair Removal Wax
Aussie Nad's No-Heat Hair Removal Gel
127. Facial and Body hair Bleach
Jolen
128. Razor
Gilette Mach 3 *Three-time winner*
Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
129. Facial Sunscreen
Neutrogena
130. Body Sunscreen
Banana Boat
131. Oil-Free Sunscreen
Peter Thomas Roth *Two-time Winner*
132. Waterproof Sunscreen
Bull Frog *Three-time winner*
133. Lip Sunscreen
Prada Sheilding Lip Balm
134. Self-Tanner for Face
Clarins Self-Tanning Face Lotion *Four-time winner*
135. Self-Tanner Body
Estee Lauder Go Bronze *Two-time winner*
International:
-Ruby & Millie Cosmetics
-Christophe Robin Shampoos and Conditioners
-Inoui Eyeliner
-L'Oreal Elnett Satin Spray
-Max Factor SK-II Skin Care
-Amanda Lacey Skin Care
10 New Best Bets:
1. Almay Kinetin Skin Care
2. Aveda Tourmaline Charged Protecting Lotion
3. T. LeClerc Nail Color
4. John Frieda Beach Blonde Styling Line
5. Prescriptives Traceless Foundation
6. Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
7. Christian Dior IOD Skin Care
8. Laura Mercier Body-Care Line
9. Jing Jang Creme
10. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Vibration Lipsticks
Quick Hits:
Best Overall Foundation Line:
Prestige- Shu Uemura
Mainstream- L'Oreal
Best Overall Skin-Care Line:
Prestige- Epicurean
Mainstream- Neutrogena
Best Overall Makeup Brush Line:
Prestige- Shu Uemura
Mainstream- Sonia Kashuk
Best Overall Eye Makeup Line:
Prestige- Chanel
Mainstream- L'Oreal
Best Overall Lip Color Line:
Prestige- Chanel
Mainstream- Revlon
Best Overall Hair-Care Line:
Prestige- Phytologie
Mainstream- John Frieda
Best Overall Nail-Color Line
Prestige- OPI
Mainstream- Revlon
Best Overall Body-Care Line:
KMS
girlyfied wrote:
> I typed out an e-copy for myself. Thought I'd share it with the group.
Wow, thanks so much!! I don't usually read InStyle - are these reader picks or
editor picks?
> 2. Inexpensive Foundation
> L'Oreal Translucide
I really love the finish of this, but they don't have a shade that works for me. :(
> 6. Compact Foundation
> Shu Uemura Nobara Cream *Four-time winner*
Oooh, I may have to look for this. I wonder how it compares to my new favorite
compact, CG Aquasmooth?
> 8. Powder Foundation
> Mac Studio Fix *Two-time winner*
I still haven't tried this - and won't based on AF feedback! Olay Complete
Radiance powder foundation was my holy grail. Sigh.
> 16. Powder for Dry Skin
> Prescriptives Magic Liquid *Two-time winner*
Ooh, now I've gotta check this one out.
> Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
>
> 17. Bronzing Powder
> Guerlain Terracotta *Hall of Fame*
I adore my Rimmel bronzing powder, and I bet it cost about 1/20th as much as the
Guerlain!
> 36. Moisturizer with SPF
> Jurlique Sun Lotion SPF 20
I am in love with Eucerin Face SPF 25, myself.
> 37. Nighttime Moisturizer
> Creme de la Mer
Z.Bigatti would be my pick!
> 47. Blotting Papers
> Mac Blot Film
I love the Clean & Clear ones.
> 50. Powder Eyeliner
> Trish McEvoy Definer *Three-time winner*
Why have I never heard of this? I will definitely seek it out!
> 59. Makeup Remover
> Lancome Bi-Facil *Three-time winner*
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil gets my vote.
> 61. Eyelash Curler
> Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Yes! But tied with LashPro!
> 63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
> Max Factor Lipfinity
I prefer Outlast to Lipfinity.
> 68. Lip Balm
> Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
I must have two dozen different brands of lip balm, including the above, and my
favorite is still Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer.
> 109. Top Coat
> Seche Vite *Hall of Fame*
Totally agree!
> 111. Base Coat
> Essie Protein
I like Creative Nail Design Stickey, but then I'm not trying to grow my nails
long or anything.
> 113. Cuticle Treatment
> Creative Nail Design AHA Cuticle Eraser
Ooh! I have never seen this; will definitely look for it!
> 115. Overall Body Lotion
> Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
Love this!
> 118. Hand Cream
> L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
I love the Pre de Provence shea butter hand cream, Herbacin, and Neutrogena
Norwegian formula in that order.
> 119. Foot Cream
> The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion *Two-time winner*
I'd pick Philosphy's Sole Owner.
> 121. Body Oil
> Neutrogena *Four-time winner*
I've never cared for the smell of the Neutrogena. I'd either use Johnson's Baby
Oil, or my new favorite, Mad Gab's Liquid Lube.
> 125. Deodorant
> Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant *Two-time winner*
My fave is Dove Invisible Solid.
> 128. Razor
> Gilette Mach 3 *Three-time winner*
Love this!
> 130. Body Sunscreen
> Banana Boat
Nah - Ocean Potion Baby!
> 10 New Best Bets:
>
> 9. Jing Jang Creme
I have this and still don't know exactly what I'm supposed to do with it! Right
now I use it to soothe my eyebrows after plucking.
-KMS
Ariannah
>117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
>The Body Shop Body Butter
I'm stunned that anything from that place is included. I'd try it out
if I could trust myself to blink and not have them pull it off the
shelves for some lame reason.
I need a good skin cream that doesn't smell so... skin-creamy.
Ariannah
Cheryl Gilbert
> >Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
Heavy, sticky, greasy. Maybelline Shine-Free!
> >12. Pressed Powder
> >Lancome
Maybe for normal or dry skin. For oily skin, M.A.C. Blot all the way!
> >19. Powder Applicator
> >Shu Uemura Puffs
Victoria Vogue are excellent. $0.99 for four at Drug Barn
> >25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
> >Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Better than Trish??!! I better try these.
> >29. Astringent
> >Kiehl's Blue *Three-time winner*
No way. Blue dye and way too strong
> >51. Eye Shadow
> >Stila
Yes! The texture is amazing!
> >57. Overall Mascara
> >Lancome Definicils *Two-time winner*
Excellent mascara - but it makes my eye lashes fall out and stop
growing!!
Strangely enough, I'm using Lorac mascara in Aubergine and I really,
really like it!
> >61. Eyelash Curler
> >Shu Uemura *Hall of Fame*
Love it, but I hear the LashPro is better
> >62. Overall Lipstick
> >Nars
Great colors, great texture. Dolce Vita is maybe the best lip color
ever made.
> >66. Clear Gloss
> >Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
I first tried this just a few months ago - it's amazing!
> >68. Lip Balm
> >Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1 *Hall of Fame*
The best! But I prefer the lipstick-like application of Baby Lip
Balm - just as good as #1
> >74. Volumizing Shampoo
> >Phytologie Phytovolume
Any a.f.ers use this?
> >93. Volumizer
> >Phytologie Phytovolume Actif *Three-time winner*
Again, any a.f.ers use this?
> >95. Heavy-Duty Hair Spray
> >Bumble and Bumble
Fudge SkyScraper!!
> >96.Blow-Dryer
> >Supersolano *Four-time winner*
THE best!
> 111. Base Coat
> Essie Protein
Bond-Aid followed by Creative Nail Design Stickey
> >112. Nail Stregnthener
> >OPI Nail Envy *Two-time winner*
Yes!!
> >116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
> >Lubriderm *Three-time winner*
Yuck. Prefer Moisturel and St. Ives Intensive Healing
> >123. Bath/Shower Gel
> >Kiehl's Liquid Body Cleanser
Nice scents, leaves your skin very silky - but it has a watery texture.
> 130. Body Sunscreen
> Banana Boat
Ocean Potion Baby!
-----------------------------
Cheryl
www.cherylgilbert.com
beigetoo
let's do our own beauty buys list!
> Face- Foundations, Powders:
> 1. Liquid Foundation
Illuminare
> 2. Inexpensive Foundation
Mac Face and Body -- this is a wonderful product -- it's a huge bottle,
goes on sheer and invisible, but since it comes in a 4 oz bottle I call
it inexpensive
> 3. Oil-Free Foundation
Maybelline Shine Free (thank you, o3!!!)
> 4. Foundation for Sensitive Skin
L'Oreal Airwear Powder Foundation -- not absorbed into skin, doesn't
seem to clog pores
> 5. Foundation for Dark Skin
RCMA color process foundation -- the best and some of the darkest
colors available. second runner-up would be MAC tints added to
foundations to make the right color -- specifically dark brown, yellow
and red
> 6. Compact Foundation
Vincent Longo Water Canvas
> 7. Stick Foundation
Aveda sticks are very nice and smell wonderful; great staying power, too
> 8. Powder Foundation
Youngblood or Jane Iredale mineral powder foundations; both are great
> 9. Tinted Moisturizer
CG Smoothers tinted moisturizer
> 10. Undereye Concealer
Youngblood Mineral Powder Foundation used as concealer
> 11. Blemish Concealer
Illuminare liquid foundation, esp. the concealing formula, if you can
find it. hopefully will be available in March.
> 12. Pressed Powder
MAC Blot
> 13. Inexpensive Powder
Wm Tuttle or Ben Nye Banana Visage loose powders
> 14. Loose Powder
same as above; also Shiseido The Makeup loose powder and Guerlain
Meteorites
> 15. Powder for Dark Skin
Kryolan Translucent Powder in TL-8 or TL-9, or any of the darker
Kryolan Satin Powder colors
> 16. Powder for Dry Skin
Prescriptives Magic Liquid -- I agree with In Style! who'd have thunk
it?
> Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
> 17. Bronzing Powder
Kryolan Dermacolor Light Setting Powder, Natural Finish, color N-4, or
Palladio Loose Face and Body Powder in Bronze
> 18. Shimmer Powder
Senna Sequins Powder (gorgeous holographic shimmer!!!), La Femme
Translucent Pearl Powder for straight shimmer
> 19. Powder Applicator
Shiseido velour puffs first, MAC velour puff a distant second
> 20. Powder Blush
La Femme for excellent value -- $2 each pan, great range of shades,
Stila for blendability, Youngblood Loose Mineral Blush for sensitive
skins
> 21. Cream Blush
MAC cheekhues are the best! then, the late lamented L'Oreal Stick
blushes, Jane cream blushes (just like EL at a fraction of the price),
TaUT cream blush for great pigment
> 22. Gel Blush
Stila Push-Up Sport Stick in Blush Flush (need to find mine!)
> 23. Stain Blush
I don't like these much, but Benetint is fine
> 24. Blush Brush
L'Oreal fiber optic brush, makeupmania's chisel blush brush, Sonia
Kashuk
> 25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
makeupmania's chisel sable brushes, Sonia Kashuk
> Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
>
> 26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
good ol' Cetaphil is great for on-set use because it doesn't require
water. I also like Koreana cucumber vegetal massage cleanser (oil based
but water soluble)
> 27. Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
Sage Cleansing Grains plus Facial Shampoo -- unbeatable
> 28. Alcohol-Free Toner
Thayer's Alcohol-Free Rose Witch Hazel
> 29. Astringent
Thayer's Super-Hazel, Sea Breeze (I know! shocking!)
> 30. Facial Scrub
Caudalie Creme Gommante Douce, Sage Cleansing Grains, or plain old rice
bran powder mixed with water
> 31. Face Makeup Remover
Cetaphil, Huggies Natural fragrance-free baby wipes (most makekup
artists use these, not the Pond's or other brands)
> Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
>
> 32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
OoO Total Effects
> 33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
California Baby Botanical cream
> 34. Facial Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Effaclar K! also, Beauty Without Cruelty Green Tea Eye Gel, used where
needed all over face
> 35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
La Mer!!!
> 36. Moisturizer with SPF
OoO Complete (although I prefer Anthelios W as a sunblock)
> 37. Nighttime Moisturizer
La Mer!!!
> 38. Inexpensive Nighttime Moisturizer
Cetaphil cream
> 39. Wrinkle Cream
Sage Smoothing Creme, 12%
> 40. Eye Cream
Avon Lighten Up Plus, which also happens to be inexpensive! also, MAC
fast response eye cream
> 41. Inexpensive Eye Creams
L'Oreal Plenitude Revitalift
>
> 42. Mattifying Lotion
Urban Decay Special Sauce, Benefit Dr. Feelgood
> 43. Luminizing LOtion
MAC Strobe Cream
> 44. Pimple Healer
Sage Miracle Zit
> 45. Facial Mask for Normal to Dry Skin
Sage Gelloid Mask, and the late, lamented Pola Salus Hydrating Mask
> 46. Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Sage Biological Redefinition Mask
> 47. Blotting Papers
Clean and Clear!
> Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
>
> 48. Pencil Eyeliner
Max Factor PenSilks, SHE Australia in Dusk
> 49. Liquid Eyeliner
I prefer cake liner (La Femme, MAC) mixed with liner sealer (La Femme,
Paula Dorf) to make my own liquid liner -- perfect control of color
depth every time
> 50. Powder Eyeliner
La Femme, hands down
> 51. Eye Shadow
Nars, Shu Uemura, Aveda
> 52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
La Femme
> 53. Eye Shimmer Product
Ben Nye Aqua Glitter! probably too much for most people. also, Ben Nye
Lumiere Luxe powders mixed with liner sealer
> 54. Eye-Brightening Pencil
Maybelline Cooling in the shimmery white or gold colors
> 55. Brow Color
Aveda Terra, Nars Sofia (sp?), La Femme Taupe
> 56. Brow Groomer
Revlon Browmaker
> 57. Overall Mascara
MAC Pro Lash
> 58. Waterproof Mascara
Max Factor Lashfinity
> 59. Makeup Remover
Max Factor remover for long-lasting makeu
> 60. Tweezers
Tweezerman, or my cheapo Toolwerks doppelganger tweezers
> 61. Eyelash Curler
LashPro, Shiseido
> Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
>
> 62. Overall Lipstick
Nars, Stila
>
> 63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
Lipfinity, but only when applied as a sheer stain
> 64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Nars Pigalle or Stila Luce
> 65. Lip Pencil
CG Smoothers are really the best! and inexpensive
> 66. Clear Gloss
> 67. Tinted Gloss
Kiehl's Blackberry Lip Gloss, L'Oreal Color Squeeze or whatever they're
called -- the Juicy Tube knockoffs, Prestige JetStream lipgloss pens
> 68. Lip Balm
Kiehl's No. 1, Aquaphor
> 69. Lip Brush
MAC 117 (but I don't think they make it any more)
> Hair- Shampoos
>
> 70. Shampoo
Vain 2nd Day Hair
> 71. Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
Shiseido Super Mild
> 72. Shampoo for Oily Hair
Baby Magic Baby Bath with Aloe
> 73. Moisturizing Shampoo
Rene Furterer Okara Shampoo
> 74. Volumizing Shampoo
Jason Thin-to-Thick Hair Thickening Shampoo
> 75. Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Nioxin for colored hair
> 76. Color-Enhancing Shampoo
Redken Shades
> 77. Shampoo for Flakey Scalp
Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment (the one with selenium)
> Hair: Conditioners, Colors
>
> 78. Overall Conditioner
Kiehl's Formula 133
> 79. Inexpensive Overall Conditioner
Shiseido Super Mild
> 80. Leave-In Conditioner
Kiehl's Formula 133
> 81. Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Redken All-Soft hair masque
> 82. Lightweight Conditioner
Kiehl's Formula 133
> 83. Inexspensive Hair Treatment
evening primrose oil used as a hot-oil treatment
> 84. At-Home Hair Color
I hate all of them equally
> 85. Temporary Hair Color
Redken Shades EQ
> Hair- Styling Products
>
> 86. Mousse
Redken Guts
> 87. Styling Gel
LA Looks Pro Active Gel
> 88. Styling Cream
Redken Active Express Speed Control
> 89. Pomade/Wax
Redken Water Wax
> 90. Shine Enhancer
Biosilk Silk Therapy
> 91. Straightening Product
John Frieda serum
> 92. Frizz Controller
John Frieda serum
> 93. Volumizer
Kusco Murphy Bedroom Hair
> 94. Light-Hold Hair Spray
Matrix Vavoom
> 95. Heavy-Duty Hair Spray
Redken Framework
> Hair- Tools
> 96.Blow-Dryer
Revlon Get Quiet
> 97. Curling Iron
no preference -- I use professional marcel irons
> 98. Flatiron
Babyliss
> 99. Hot Rollers
no preference
> 100. Velcro Rollers
the Goody ones are fine
> 101. Ponytail Holders
Blax
> 102. Round Brush
Denman
> 103. Flat Brush
an ancient one I have from Fuller!
> 104. Vent Brush
Denman
> 105. Inexpensive Brush
Denman
> 106. Comb
Cricket Silkcomb
> Nails- Polishes, Care
> 107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
Essie
> 109. Top Coat
Seche Vite
> 110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
don't use it
> 111. Base Coat
OPI
> 112. Nail Stregnthener
Dr. Hauschka Neem Nail Oil
> 113. Cuticle Treatment
Dr. Hauschka Neem Nail Oil
> 114. Nail Polish Remover
Cutex
> Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
> 115. Overall Body Lotion
Borghese Tono Lotion
> 116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
Jergens Original Scent Lotion
> 117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
Cetaphil cream
> 118. Hand Cream
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula unscented
> 119. Foot Cream
Aquaphor, Cetaphil cream
> 120. Foot File
Diamancel
> 121. Body Oil
Fresh dry oil spray
> 122. Bath Soak
California Baby Overtired and Cranky bubble bath
> 123. Bath/Shower Gel
NutriBiotic skin cleanser
> 124. Body Scrub
rice bran mixed with hot water
> 125. Deodorant
MUM naturals in Bay Laurel (from Mexico)
> 126. Hair Removal Wax
Sally Hansen cold wax
> 127. Facial and Body hair Bleach
Jolen
> 128. Razor
Gilette Mach 3
> Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
> 129. Facial Sunscreen
Anthelios W
> 130. Body Sunscreen
Anthelios W
> 131. Oil-Free Sunscreen
OoO Complete
> 132. Waterproof Sunscreen
Iguana
> 133. Lip Sunscreen
Blistex Herbal Answer
> 134. Self-Tanner for Face
Clarins Self-Tanning Face Lotion
> 135. Self-Tanner Body
Clarins
whew!
bt
stellaglo
"beigetoo" <beig...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:120220021601484767%beig...@yahoo.com...
> In an effort to reclaim our group:
>
> let's do our own beauty buys list!
> whew!
>
> bt
wow, BT!! now that's a list worth printing out!!
Breamwater
From: fig figfu...@earthlink.net
Date: Tue, Feb 12, 2002 12:03 AM
Message-id: <3C676D3F...@earthlink.net>
Maladicta1 wrote:
--
Thanks, Girlyfied! In Style has yet to make it to my mailbox as well. I've
saved the list to my HD and will put it into my PDA (which I really need to
start using more on shopping trips!)
V in DC
Breamwater
Date: Tue, Feb 12, 2002 12:01 PM
Message-id: <3c694a59...@nntp.we.mediaone.net>
Audrey:
The two that stand out for me are Tarte gel blush stick and Deluxe Beauty
Tinted Lipgloss. I have the Tarte Flush and the Deluxe lipgloss in Dot and
love them both. You may want to try Tarte Tickled Peach blush with your
coloring. IIRC Deluxe has a couple of warmer toned lipglosses in their lineup
too.
HTH,
Vicki in DC
amb
Powder Foundation
Bare Ecentuals, hands down. I have normal skin that breaks out and this
doesn't aggrevate my acne or make my dry patches look worse. it covers and
blends beautifully and is a great concealor. I love being able to mix
colours depending on the season.
Undereye Concealer
Revlon Skinlights in that yellow undertone colour. It really does work.
Shimmer Powder
I really like the benefit Kitten powder. Although it's more for the body.
Powder Blush
Nars Orgasm
Gel Blush
Tarte in Flush
Stain Blush
Loracs is brilliant!
Overall Makeup Brush Line
Bobbi Brown
Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Cetephil and DHC Cleansing Oil. Cetelephil for dryer, sensitive days, DHC to
remove makeup.
Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
Sage Cleansing Grains plus Facial Shampoo -- unbeatable
Astringent
Kiehls blue astringint or Tend Skin when pressed.
Facial Scrub
Sage Cleansing Grains
Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
La Mer
Wrinkle Cream
Osmotics Kinetin, really does work without harsh side effects.
Eye Cream
La Mer Eye Balm. I so did not want this to work but it does. I have
sensitive eyes and dry dry skin, and this really works. I really like Murad
Complex with SPF 8 for results, but it irritated my sensitive eyes too much.
Pimple Healer
Sage Miracle Zit
Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Sage Biological Redefinition Mask
Liquid Eyeliner
Bobbi Brown Gel Liners
Powder Eyeliner
Bobbi Brown Shadows
Eye Shadow
Stila, Calvien Klien, Bobbi Brown, Benefit
Inexpensive Eye Shadow
Revlon skinlights
Brow Color
Models Prefer Pencils or Origins Brow
Overall Mascara
Any L'oreal.
Tweezers
Tweezerman
Overall Lipstick
Stila, Calvien Klien
Clear Gloss
MAC Lipglass
Tinted Gloss
Lancomes new juicy lipglosses. LOVE THESE
Lip Balm
Kiehl's
Lip Brush
Bobbi Brown
Shampoo
Ouidad
Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
L'oreal
Shampoo for Oily Hair
Neutrogena
Color-Enhancing Shampoo
Redken Shades
Overall Conditioner
Terax Crema
Leave-In Conditioner
Phyto 9
Styling Gel
Ouidad Climate Control Gel
Styling Cream
Phytodefrisiant
Pomade/Wax
Fudge
Shine Enhancer
AG
Straightening Product
Phytodefrisiant
Light-Hold Hair Spray
Sebastian
Flatiron
Babyliss
Stacy Ferguson
>Powder Foundation
Versace ECC
>
>Undereye Concealer
Not used
>
>Shimmer Powder
None on face ever
>
>Powder Blush
Nars Sin
>
>Gel Blush
Stila Sport Pushup
>
>Stain Blush
Nars
>
>Overall Makeup Brush Line
Stila
>
>Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
None
>
>Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
Clearasil Daily Face Wash
>
>Astringent
Well, toner really. DDF 10% Glycolic Toner.
>
>Facial Scrub
Fresh Sugar Face Polish
>
>Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
I'd love to say La Mer but I can't. It
leaves a layer of grease on me without actually
hydrating anything under it. I like L'Oreal
Overnight Defense.
>
>Wrinkle Cream
Don't use one unless Retin-A Micro counts
>
>Eye Cream
Just use facial cream
>
>Pimple Healer
Time, unfortunately!
>
>Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Astara Blue Flame
>
>Liquid Eyeliner
Tie between MUFE and Urban Decay
>
>Powder Eyeliner
Stila shadows
>
>Eye Shadow
Stila
>
>Inexpensive Eye Shadow
Don't own any
>
>Brow Color
Don't use any
>
>Overall Mascara
L'Oreal Intensifique
>
>Tweezers
Tweezerman
>
>Overall Lipstick
Oh! Tough one since I have a ton of lipsticks
but probably no more than two or three from any
one line. I guess Dior
>
>Clear Gloss
Versace 2000 Lights or whatever it is (it's in my
glove compartment) that's clear with holographic
glitter
>
>Tinted Gloss
Dior Plastic Shine with Chanel a close second.
>
>Lip Balm
Aquaphor
>
>Lip Brush
MAC covered brush for purse
Laura Mercier lip brush for home
>
> Shampoo
Fekkai Moisturizing Shampoo with Shea Butter
>
>Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
Suave coconut but I only use this if desperate. My
fiance likes it and always has it.
>Shampoo for Oily Hair
N/A
>
>Color-Enhancing Shampoo
N/A
>
>Overall Conditioner
Fekkai Baby Blonde (although I'm not blonde!)
>
>Leave-In Conditioner
Sebastian Potion 9
>
>Styling Gel
Kusco Murphy Beach Hair, although I could do without
the gritty sand fascimile stuff!
>
>Styling Cream
N/A
>
> Pomade/Wax
Tigi Rubber Rage
>
>Shine Enhancer
Kusco Murphy Beach Hair
>
>Straightening Product
N/A
>
>Light-Hold Hair Spray
I'd sooner shave my head bald that use hair spray. I
really, REALLY hate hair spray!
>
>Flatiron
N/A
>Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
OPI
That was kinda tiring! :)
Stacy
ahmward
>Audrey:
>
>The two that stand out for me are Tarte gel blush stick and Deluxe Beauty
>Tinted Lipgloss. I have the Tarte Flush and the Deluxe lipgloss in Dot and
>love them both. You may want to try Tarte Tickled Peach blush with your
>coloring. IIRC Deluxe has a couple of warmer toned lipglosses in their lineup
>too.
>
>HTH,
>
>Vicki in DC
Thank you, Vicki. I am ready for a new blush for spring and should
give Tarte a second chance.
Audrey
Jules
(Stacy Ferguson) wrote:
> >
> >Powder Foundation
> CG Simply Summer
> >
> >Undereye Concealer
> LM Secret Concealer
> >
> >Shimmer Powder
> don't use
>
> >
> >Powder Blush
>
> Nars Orgasm
>
> >
> >Gel Blush
> L'Oreal Tawny
>
> >
> >Stain Blush
> Don't use
>
> >
> >Overall Makeup Brush Line
> Chanel/Bobbi tie
>
> >
> >Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
> don't use
>
> >
> >Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
> Neutrogena face wash
>
> >
> >Astringent
> Dickinson's Witch Hazel
>
> >
> >Facial Scrub
> Hmmm..don't have a fave yet.
>
> >
> >Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
>don't use
>
> >
> >Wrinkle Cream
> don't use
>
> >
> >Eye Cream
> Awake eye gel
>
> >
> >Pimple Healer
> Burt's Bees Herbal remedy
>
> >
> >Facial Mask for Oily Skin
> Borghese
>
> >
> >Liquid Eyeliner
> UD
>
> >
> >Powder Eyeliner
> I use e/s for that
>
> >
> >Eye Shadow
> MAC
>
> >
> >Inexpensive Eye Shadow
> Jane
>
> >
> >Brow Color
> no fave
> >
> >Overall Mascara
> Maybelline Great Lash
>
> >
> >Tweezers
> Tweezerman
> >
> >Overall Lipstick
> Hmmm...overall, a toss between Bobbi and Nars
>
> >
> >Clear Gloss
> Philosophy
>
> >
> >Tinted Gloss
>Delux in Dot
> >
> >Lip Balm
> Bag Balm
>
> >
> >Lip Brush
> Bobbi
>
> >
> > Shampoo
> ArTec
>
> >
> >Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
>Charles Worthington
>
> >Shampoo for Oily Hair
> Charles Worthington for oily
> >
> >Color-Enhancing Shampoo
> ArTec
> >
> >Overall Conditioner
> Paul Mitchell The Conditioner
> >
> >Leave-In Conditioner
> Paul Mitchell The Conditioner
>
> >
> >Styling Gel
> Sebastian Clean Gel
>
> >
> >Styling Cream
> Bumble and Bumble
>
> >
> > Pomade/Wax
> don't use
>
> >
> >Shine Enhancer
> Pure Hair
>
> >
> >Straightening Product
> don't use
>
> >
> >Light-Hold Hair Spray
> dont use
>
> >
> >Flatiron
> don't use
>
> >Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
> L'Oreal
jules
--
Happiness depends on freedom. Freedom requires courage.
And courage is knowing what is right, then doing it.
Laurie0512
> In an effort to reclaim our group:
>
> let's do our own beauty buys list!
Oooh good idea! Okay, here are my picks:
> Face- Foundations, Powders:
> 1. Liquid Foundation
Illuminare
> 2. Inexpensive Foundation
Cover Girl Simply Summer Powder Foundation
> 3. Oil-Free Foundation
Maybelline Shine Free
> 6. Compact Foundation
Cover Girl Simply Summer and Versace
> 7. Stick Foundation
L'Oreal's
> 8. Powder Foundation
See compact foundation
> 10. Undereye Concealer
L'Oreal Air Wear Brightener (Touche Eclat knockoff that I like much better
than Revlon's Luminous Touch)
> 11. Blemish Concealer
Illuminare foundation
> 12. Pressed Powder
Stila in Light
> 14. Loose Powder
Clinique Gentle Light
> 17. Bronzing Powder
MAC in Golden
> 18. Shimmer Powder
Revlon Skinlights
> 19. Powder Applicator
Sonia Kashuk large brush
> 20. Powder Blush
Nars Sin
> 21. Cream Blush
Revlon Summer Skin Sun Blush in Rose Sheen
> 22. Gel Blush
Tarte Flush
> 23. Stain Blush
Benefit Benetint
> 24. Blush Brush
Sonia Kashuk
> 25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
High end: Trish McEvoy. Low end: Sonia Kashuk
> Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
>
> 26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Cetaphil!
> 27. Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
Pola Salus II, which is sadly discontinued. :( The other Pola foaming
cleansers are good too.
> 28. Alcohol-Free Toner
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal
> 30. Facial Scrub
High end: Fresh Face Scrub. Low End: Ponds Clear Pore
> 31. Face Makeup Remover
Cetaphil
> Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
> 32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
Olay Total Effects
> 33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
Olay Total Effects
> 35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
CDLM
> 36. Moisturizer with SPF
Olay Total Effects with SPF
> 37. Nighttime Moisturizer
Olay Total Effects and CDLM
> 38. Inexpensive Nighttime Moisturizer
Olay Total Effects (without SPF)
> 40. Eye Cream
Almay Kinetin and L'Oreal Revitalift
> 41. Inexpensive Eye Creams
See above
> 43. Luminizing Lotion
Px Vibrant cream and Revlon Skinlights lotion
> 45. Facial Mask for Normal to Dry Skin
Queen Helene masks
> 46. Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Astara Blue Flame
> Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
> 49. Liquid Eyeliner
Lancome ArtLiner
> 50. Powder Eyeliner
Stila in Ebony
> 51. Eye Shadow
Stila!!
> 52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
Revlon Wet/Dry
> 53. Eye Shimmer Product
Stila e/s like Kitten
> 55. Brow Color
MAC Concrete
> 56. Brow Groomer
Max Factor Clear Mascara
> 57. Overall Mascara
Maybelline Full & Soft
> 58. Waterproof Mascara
Max Factor Lashfinity
> 59. Makeup Remover
Cetaphil
> 60. Tweezers
Rubis and Tweezerman
> 61. Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura
> Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
> 62. Overall Lipstick
Stila
> 63.Long-Wearing Lipstick
Cover Girl Outlast
> 64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Nars Dolce Vita, Stila Luce
> 65. Lip Pencil
Paula Dorf Lullaby
> 66. Clear Gloss
MAC LipGlass
> 67. Tinted Gloss
UD LipGunks, Chanel Glossimers, Prestige Jetstreams, Stila Posey, etc.
> 68. Lip Balm
Kiehl's #1
> 69. Lip Brush
Sonia Kashuk (for lipstick) and MAC #117 (for gloss)
> Hair- Shampoos
> 70. Shampoo
Undecided on the best, but I like Terax.
> Hair: Conditioners, Colors
> 78. Overall Conditioner
Back to Basics Raspberry Almond Intensive Conditioner
> 81. Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Sebastian Potion 9
> 84. At-Home Hair Color
Revlon Dimension
> Hair- Styling Products
> 89. Pomade/Wax
Redken Rewind
> 90. Shine Enhancer
Sebastian Laminates Gel
> 91. Straightening Product
Rusk Str8
> 92. Frizz Controller
Sebastian Laminates Gel
> Hair- Tools
>
> 96.Blow-Dryer
Conair Ion Shine
> 97. Curling Iron
Hot Tools
> 98. Flatiron
Hot Tools, but I have yet to try Solano!
> 101. Ponytail Holders
Goody Ouchless holders
> 103. Flat Brush
Mason Pearson Boar Bristle and Conair Paddle Brush
> 105. Inexpensive Brush
Conair
> Nails- Polishes, Care
> 107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
OPI!
> 109. Top Coat
Seche Vite
> 110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
Revlon
> 111. Base Coat
OPI Ridge Filler
> 114. Nail Polish Remover
Cutex
> Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
> 115. Overall Body Lotion
Kiehl's Creme de Corps
> 116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
St. Ives Swiss Vanilla
> 117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
Kiehl's Creme de Corps and TBS Nut and Cocoa Butters
> 118. Hand Cream
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula
> 121. Body Oil
Burts Bees Lemon Oil
> 122. Bath Soak
Lush Butterball Bath Bomb
> 123. Bath/Shower Gel
BBW Warm Vanilla Sugar Creamy Shower Gel
> 124. Body Scrub
Skinmarket Brown Sugar scrub in the citrus scent
> 125. Deodorant
Secret Platinum
> 126. Hair Removal Wax
Sally Hansen cold wax
> 127. Facial and Body hair Bleach
Sally Hansen
> 128. Razor
Gillette Venus
> Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
> 129. Facial Sunscreen
Pola 1/f Suncut Milk and Ocean Potion Face Zinc
> 130. Body Sunscreen
Ocean Potion Baby SPF 50
> 131. Oil-Free Sunscreen
Ocean Potion
> 132. Waterproof Sunscreen
Ocean Potion
> 135. Self-Tanner Body
Banana Boat Moose
That was fun!
Laurie
Corrie G
"> :
> :> :
> :65. > :66. Clear Gloss
> :Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
> :
> :Every time I wear this, my hair blows in the wind and sticks to my lips,
big time. Quite an attractive look, guaranteed to impress the man of my
dreams who is undoubtedly on the other side of the lights, watching with
amusement as I attempt to unpry my bangs from my lips.
Doesn't stop me from using it, though!
corrie
The Other Kim
> You are all very welcome. It took less time than I thought to type
it. I'm a
> product addict and needed a copy of the list for my PDA. :)
>
Thanks from me too! I was reading this over breakfast this morning
and thinking about when I would have the time to put this in my PDA.
You have made it all so simple : )
TOK
Trilby
beigetoo <beig...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>In an effort to reclaim our group:
>
>let's do our own beauty buys list!
Great idea!
>> Face- Foundations, Powders:
>
>> 1. Liquid Foundation
Clinique Almost Makeup
>
>> 2. Inexpensive Foundation
OoO Total Effects liquid
>
>> 7. Stick Foundation
Chantecaille
>
>> 8. Powder Foundation
Cover Girl Simply Powder for light coverage
OoO Total Radiance for heavier coverage
>> 9. Tinted Moisturizer
I have a feeling that Clinique's Almost Makeup qualifies,
although I think of it as a foundation.
>> 10. Undereye Concealer
Chantecaille stick foundation
>> 11. Blemish Concealer
Chantecaille stick topped with OoO Total Radiance Powder Foundation--the
coverage is that heavy.
>> 13. Inexpensive Powder
When I'm shiny Covergirl Simply Powder is great to touch up.
>> 14. Loose Powder
Chantecaille
>> 19. Powder Applicator
I like the puff that comes with the Chantecaille
>> 20. Powder Blush
Bibo for mid-range
OoO for drugstore
>
>> 21. Cream Blush
I've never found one that didn't go orange on me.
>
>> 22. Gel Blush
Bonne Bell or the L'Oreal one
>
>> 23. Stain Blush
L'Oreal
>
>> 24. Blush Brush
I use a Chanel one but I don't like it that much. I'll be watching
this space for recommendations.
>>
25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
Hi end: My favorite brush is a Chantecaille powder brush, but it's the
only one I own.
For low end I like Sonia Kashuk and The Body Shop
>
>> Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
>>
>> 26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Guerlain's Issima Foaming Milky Cleanser. Cleans without stripping. Is
also discontinued ;(
>
>> 28. Alcohol-Free Toner
Guerlain's Issima Radiant Moisturizing Toner
>> 31. Face Makeup Remover
Jergen's All Purpose Face Cream--the big jar of pink stuff. It's lighter
and fluffier than cold cream or Albolene.
>> 32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
Estee Lauder Resilience Life lotion spf 15
>> 33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
OoO Total Effects
>> 35. Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
Eucerin
>> 36. Moisturizer with SPF
Estee Lauder Resilience Lift lotion spf 15
>> 37. Nighttime Moisturizer
OoO Total Effects
>> 38. Inexpensive Nighttime Moisturizer
OoO Total Effects
>> 40. Eye Cream
Estee Lauder Resilience Lift
>> 44. Pimple Healer
Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask
>> 45. Facial Mask for Normal to Dry Skin
Queen Helene Egg Yolk Mask
>> Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
>> 48. Pencil Eyeliner
Chanel
>> 50. Powder Eyeliner
Jane eyeshadow in Twilight Zone
>> 51. Eye Shadow
Urban Decay, Chanel
>
>> 52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
Jane
>
>> 53. Eye Shimmer Product
UD Uzi body haze applied over anything; UD shadows
>> 55. Brow Color
Revlon Sandstorm quad
>> 56. Brow Groomer
My Tweezerman GWP brow brush
>> 57. Overall Mascara
Chanel Sculpting in black; Bourjois Lengthening for colors
>> 59. Makeup Remover
Body Shop Chamomile liquid or Jergen's All Purpose Face Cream
>
>> 60. Tweezers
Revlon slant tip scissors grip
>> 61. Eyelash Curler
Revlon
>> Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
>>
>> 62. Overall Lipstick
Clinique
>> 64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Garden Botanika lip crayon in Spice is a crayon, but I line and fill in
with it like a lipstick. It goes under almost every color I wear. (As it
turns out it's the color of the inside of my lips, so that's why it's
perfect, I have now discovered after using it for years.)
> >> 65. Lip Pencil
When I'm not using Garden Botanika, I'm using OoO pencils. Very
smooth.
>> 66. Clear Gloss
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream, Lip Smackers, Bonne Bell Sponge on Lip
Sparkler in Lemonade
>
>> 67. Tinted Gloss
Urban Decay XXX in Love Junky
>
>> 68. Lip Balm
Perfumia Gal or Lip Smackers
>> 69. Lip Brush
Graham Webb's, Sonia Kushak, or Sephora's retractable are all great
>> Hair- Shampoos
>>
>> 70. Shampoo
Matrix Biolage Moisturizing
>
>> 71. Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
Suave Coconut
>> Hair: Conditioners, Colors
>>
>> 78. Overall Conditioner
Biolage Humectress
>
>> 84. At-Home Hair Color
Clairol Natural Instincts
>
>> Hair- Styling Products
>>
>> 87. Styling Gel
Bed Head Control Freak Serum
>> 90. Shine Enhancer
John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon
>
>> 91. Straightening Product
>John Frieda serum
>
>> 92. Frizz Controller
>John Frieda serum
>
>> Hair- Tools
>
>> 96.Blow-Dryer
>I hate all blow dryers, but am currently using a Revlon 1875 Velvet Touch
>
>> 99. Hot Rollers
Clairol or Conair--I seem to gravitate towards the small travel variety
>
>> 102. Round Brush
Conair Velvet Feel
>
>> 103. Flat Brush
Mason Pearson mixed nylon and boar bristle--the big ones
>
>> 104. Vent Brush
Some GWP freebie from Clinique
>
>> 106. Comb
Kent wide-toothed faux tortoiseshell
>
>> Nails- Polishes, Care
>
>> 107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
>Opi
>
>> 109. Top Coat
Sally Hanson Hard as Nails
>
>> 111. Base Coat
Sally Hanson Hard as Nails
>> 113. Cuticle Treatment
Carmichael's Cuticle Cream
>> 114. Nail Polish Remover
>Cutex
>
>> Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
>> 115. Overall Body Lotion
TBS Nut Body Butter, Origin's Ginger Souffle, Kiehl's for high end
>
>> 116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
Jergen's with Alpha and Beta Hydroxy
>
>> 117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
TBS Nut Body Butter; Eucerin
>
>> 118. Hand Cream
Perlier White Almond
>> 119. Foot Cream
TBS Peppermint Foot Lotion (also great massaged into the legs)
>> 120. Foot File
Don't use--I like the Hero Chiropody (sp?) sponge from Caswell Massey
>
>> 122. Bath Soak
I don't like bubbles, but I adore bath salts and fizzies: TBS Snow,
Avon California Gold Dust, Kneipp fizzies and bath essences, Borghese
makes an amazing dark blue mineral one ... I _love_ bath salts. ;)
> >> 123. Bath/Shower Gel
Perlier Grapefruit, Yardley's Oatmeal and Almond
>> 125. Deodorant
Dove Invisible Solid
>> Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
>
>> 129. Facial Sunscreen
Banana Boat SPF 29 For Faces Only
>> 130. Body Sunscreen
The above is fine
I can't tell you how many times I had to go into the bathroom to check the
names of products, some of which I have been using for years. I guess I'm
on auto-pilot with them and haven't looked carefully at the label since
the first time I bought them.
I'm also pleased at the number of products I _don't_ use. I'm feeling
practically Amish--or would, until I catch sight of my eyeshadow/lip gloss
collection.
Priscilla
--
ps...@midway.uchicago.edu "Here comes the most beautiful woman in puppetland!"
beigetoo
<stel...@adelphia.com> wrote:
> wow, BT!! now that's a list worth printing out!!
thank you much! you've forced me to buy at least half of it with your
insanely great recommendations, you know.
bt
Laurelann
> >> Face- Foundations, Powders:
> >> 1. Liquid Foundation
Linda Cantello Forget Foundation (Shade 2) or
Illuminaire (Portofino Porcelain)
> >> 2. Inexpensive Foundation
Jane Stay Calm (Buffy)
> >> 9. Tinted Moisturizer
Nars Gel Fraicheur (Alaska)
> >> 10. Undereye Concealer
Bobbi Brown Pro or Alison Raffeale
> >> 13. Inexpensive Powder
Bonne Bell No Shine
> >> 14. Loose Powder
Awake or Almay Luxury
> >> 19. Powder Applicator
I've been using either a Bobbi Brown or Awake puff
> >> 20. Powder Blush
Maybelline Pure Blush (Pure Kiss)
> >> 21. Cream Blush
If she can ever make it available, it would be Illuminaire in
Portofino Porcelain
> >> 22. Gel Blush
Tarte Flush
> >> 24. Blush Brush
Sonia Kashuk
> 25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
Hi end: Gosh, I have at least one each from them all!
For low end I like Sonia Kashuk
> >> Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
> >> 26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
MAC Everyday Lotion Cleanser
> >> 32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
MAC Studio Moisture
>
> >> 33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
OoO Total Effects
> >> 36. Moisturizer with SPF
Eucerin
> >> 40. Eye Cream
Almay Kinetin or MAC Fast Response
> >> 45. Facial Mask for Normal to Dry Skin
discontinued Boots brightening mask
> >> Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
> >> 51. Eye Shadow
Nars, MAC, Urban Decay
> >> 52. Inexpensive Eye Shadow
Revlon
> >> 53. Eye Shimmer Product
UD shadows
> >> 55. Brow Color
Hard Candy Pencil (Pal)
> >> 56. Brow Groomer
Tweezerman tweezers, Sonia Kashuk spoolie brush
> >> 57. Overall Mascara
MAC Pro, Lashfinity
> >> 59. Makeup Remover
Body Shop Chamomile liquid or Sephora eye makeup remover
> >> 60. Tweezers
Tweezerman
> >> 61. Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura
> >> Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
> >> 62. Overall Lipstick
MAC, Nars
> >> 64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Nars Tanganyika or Tobago, Club Monaco Beam or Glaze
> > >> 65. Lip Pencil
Philosophy pencil (Vision)!
> >> 66. Clear Gloss
MAC Lipglass
> >> 67. Tinted Gloss
MAC Lipglass (Lust, Prrr, Nico, Pink Poodle.....) or UD Lip Gunk
> >> 68. Lip Balm
Perfumia Gal or Lush
> >> 69. Lip Brush
WTF retractable
> >> Hair- Shampoos
> >> 70. Shampoo
Frederik Fekkai Technician Shampoo (color treated hair)
> >> 71. Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
Not terribly inexpensive, but I like Lush Cynthia Sylvia Stout
> >> Hair: Conditioners, Colors
> >> 78. Overall Conditioner
Fekkai Technician (color treated hair) or for deep conditioning,
L'oreal Feria
> >> 84. At-Home Hair Color
L'Oreal Castings
> >> Hair- Styling Products
> >> 90. Shine Enhancer
Fekkai Gloss
> >> Hair- Tools
> >> 96.Blow-Dryer
Oh the call of the lemming - I love my Conair Ion Shine
> >> 99. Hot Rollers
I think mine are Conair
> >> 102. Round Brush
Don't know the brand, big metal based thing I get from my
hairdresser
> >> Nails- Polishes, Care
> >> 107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
Opi, Stila
> >> 109. Top Coat
Seche Vite
> >> 111. Base Coat
Seche Base
> >> 113. Cuticle Treatment
Aveda, Carmex
> >> Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
> >> 115. Overall Body Lotion
Origin's Ginger Souffle, Kiehl's Creme de Corps
> >> 116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
Lush Potion, Jergens Stay Smooth
> >> 117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
TBS Nut Body Butte
> >> 118. Hand Cream
Heavy Duty
> >> 119. Foot Cream
Lush Pied a Pepper
> >> 120. Foot File
Diamoncel!
> >> 122. Bath Soak
Lush, Lush, and Lush again......love most bath ballistics and
bubble bars
> > >> 123. Bath/Shower Gel
Lush, and the tragically discontinued Sephora Mint
> >> 125. Deodorant
Secret Sheer, and the Lush Krystals
> >> Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
> >> 129. Facial Sunscreen
Origins Silent Treatment
~gwyn
I agree with Vicki on the tarte. My sister wears the tickled peach
blush and it looks lovely on her. I was going to buy it but ended up
with the Stila sport push-ups instead. It might be fun for you to try
out some of the hair products and try a new 'do for the summer. I
plan on getting some of the Sebastian Laminates but if my hair was
short I'd try a wax or pomade for something different. And I love
MAC lipglass and pencils! Adding a new one to my stash exponentially
increases the amount of lip looks available to me.
Have fun!
~gwyn
JenStewart
> let's do our own beauty buys list!
Face- Foundations, Powders:
1. Liquid Foundation
Illuminare Fantastic Finish
Chanel Teint Universel Multi-Vitamin
3. Oil-Free Foundation
Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
6. Compact Foundation
Shu Uemura Nobara Cream *Four-time winner*
7. Stick Foundation
Laura Mercier Foundation to Go Stick
10. Undereye Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Concealer
Skin Alison Raffaele
11. Blemish Concealer
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage *Four-time winner*
12. Pressed Powder
T.LeClerc
13. Inexpensive Powder
Almay Luxury Loose in Translucent
14. Loose Powder
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose
Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
17. Bronzing Powder
Guerlain Terracotta *Hall of Fame*
18. Shimmer Powder
Laura Mercier Stardust
19. Powder Applicator
Laura Mercier(looks just like the Shu)
20. Powder Blush
Nars
21. Cream Blush
Three Custom Colorists in Rose
24. Blush Brush
Trish McEvoy #37
25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
Laura Mercier(really loving these!)
Trish McEvoy(with the gold handles--I hate the new lucite handles and won't
buy them)
Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Philosophy Real Purity(try others but keep coming back to this)
28. Alcohol-Free Toner
Ole Henriksen Pick Me Up Face Tonic
30. Facial Scrub
Fresh Sugar Face Scrub
Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
La Mer Moisturizing Lotion
37. Nighttime Moisturizer
Creme de la Mer
39. Wrinkle Cream
Osmotics Kinetin
40. Eye Cream
Osmotics Kinetin Eye
La Mer Eye Balm
44. Pimple Healer
Astara Blue Flame Mask
45. Facial Mask for Normal Skin
Diane's Aspirin Mask
Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
48. Pencil Eyeliner
Chanel
49. Liquid Eyeliner
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner(ok, not technically liquid...)
50. Powder Eyeliner
Trish McEvoy Definer *Three-time winner*
51. Eye Shadow
Laura Mercier, Stila and Trish
55. Brow Color
Chanel Sculpting Brow Pencil
56. Brow Groomer
Cover Girl Clear Mascara
57. Overall Mascara
Chanel Instant Lash
59. Makeup Remover
Philosophy Change Me
60. Tweezers
Tweezerman *Hall of Fame*
61. Eyelash Curler
Lashpro(!)
Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
62. Overall Lipstick
Nars
64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Laura Mercier Pomegranite
65. Lip Pencil
Chanel Nude
66. Clear Gloss
Mac Lipglass *Four-time winner*
67. Tinted Gloss
Chanel Glossimers
68. Lip Balm
Burt's Bees
69. Lip Brush
WTF? Glide Me Up/Down
Hair- Shampoos
75. Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Frederic Fekkai Technician Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Hair: Conditioners, Colors
81. Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Fredeic Fekkai Hair Mask with Shea Butter
84. At-Home Hair Color
L'Oreal Casting Color Spa
Hair- Styling Products
93. Volumizer
Redken Guts
Hair- Tools
96.Blow-Dryer
Conair
101. Ponytail Holders
Blax *Three-time winner*
103. Flat Brush
Mason Pearson *Hall of Fame*
105. Inexpensive Brush
Goody Vent Brush
106. Comb
Mason Pearson
Nails- Polishes, Care
107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
OPI *Hall of Fame*
Essie *Three-time winner*
109. Top Coat
Seche Vite *Hall of Fame*
111. Base Coat
Stickey by Creative Nail Design
113. Cuticle Treatment
Creative Nail Design AHA Cuticle Eraser
114. Nail Polish Remover
Cutex *Two-time winner*
Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
115. Overall Body Lotion
Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
Lubriderm *Three-time winner*
118. Hand Cream
L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
119. Foot Cream
The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion *Two-time winner*
120. Foot File
Diamancel
Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
129. Facial Sunscreen
Shiseido
130. Body Sunscreen
Banana Boat
Can't wait to read everyone else's choices!
Jen
ahmward
peach blush, a Paula Dorf eyeliner brush, a new Shu brush plus the PTR
product Lelie posted earlier as her favorite beauty product. I'm also
quite open to looking at the new spring shadows and lipsticks :)
Audrey
billy king
http://www.folica.com/removal.htm
best site ever shopped.
Laurie0512 <lauri...@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<B88F0005.CE1B%lauri...@earthlink.net>...
Breamwater
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> In an effort to reclaim our group:
> let's do our own beauty buys list!
Good idea! Here are mine:
Face- Foundations, Powders:
1. Liquid Foundation
Clinique Soft Finish makeup in Soft Fair
6. Compact Foundation
Versace ECC - V2002
8. Powder Foundation
See above
9. Tinted Moisturizer
Sisley Tinted Sunblock - Natural
11. Blemish Concealer
Versace ECC, applied wet
12. Pressed Powder
Clinique Powder Doubles
13. Inexpensive Powder
Well, relatively anyway - Clinique Powder Doubles (I have yet to find a cheaper
foundation that's a match and that doesn't irritate my eyes)
Face- Bronzers, Blushes:
17. Bronzing Powder
Nars Orgasm used as bronzer
19. Powder Applicator
sponges from Versace ECC
20. Powder Blush
Stila Summer Doubles
21. Cream Blush
Mac Quartz and Illuminaire Sienna Sun
22. Gel Blush
Tarte Flush
23. Stain Blush
Nars
24. Blush Brush
Shu
25. Overall Makeup Brush Line
Probably a tie between Shu and Trish
Face- Cleansers, Toners, Scrubs:
26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk
28. Alcohol-Free Toner
GB Skin Perfecting Toner w/ AHAs and BHAs - IIRC it's alcohol free
30. Facial Scrub
Vichy scrub grains mixed w/ the Caudalie
Face- Treatments, Lotions, Creams
32. Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
YR Hydra Advance Maximum Moisture Gel
40. Eye Cream
Prada
44. Pimple Healer
Biore blemish bombs or toothpaste in a pinch
45. Facial Mask for Normal Skin
Fango Delicato
Eyes- Pencils, Shadows, Mascaras, Tools:
48. Pencil Eyeliner
Tarte double ended black/brown
49. Liquid Eyeliner
NARS powder shadows applied wet
50. Powder Eyeliner
See above
51. Eye Shadow
Stila, NARS, and Dior
53. Eye Shimmer Product
Tie - MUFE Starpowder 919 and Stila Diamond Lil
55. Brow Color
Still working on an old MK pencil, will begin on Chanel brow kit next
56. Brow Groomer
Jane Browbeaters, in a pinch, plain water
60. Tweezers
Hoffritz from a set given to me for my HS graduation
61. Eyelash Curler
Shu (but want to try lashpro!)
Lips- Balms, Liners, Colors, Glosses
62. Overall Lipstick
Clinique, MAC and Stila
63. Long Wearing Lipstick
Lip Sense
64. Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
MAC Del Rio
65. Lip Pencil
Professionals Cinema
67. Tinted Gloss
Hi end - Stila Lipshines, Deluxe tinted lipgloss
Lo end - L'Oreal Glass Shine
68. Lip Balm
Prada
Hair- Shampoos
75. Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Phytocidre
78. Overall Conditioner
Fekkai Detangling
82. Lightweight Conditioner
See above
Hair- Tools
101. Ponytail Holders/Barettes
Accessorize, Fekkai, and Sephora store brand
103. Flat Brush
Mason Pearson *Hall of Fame*
105. Inexpensive Brush
Goody Vent Brush
106. Comb
Clinique from a GWP
Nails- Polishes, Care
107. Overall Nail Polish Line
Revlon
109. Top Coat
Orly Top 2 Bottom
111. Base Coat
See above
113. Cuticle Treatment
I just use a rich lotion like Kiehl's intensive moisturizer
114. Nail Polish Remover
Cutex *Two-time winner*
Body- Lotions, Creams, Oils
115. Overall Body Lotion
Kiehl's Creme de Corps *Three-time winner*
116. Inexpensive Body Lotion
St. Ives Sunflower and Silk
117. Heavy Duty Lotion
Kiehl's Intensive Moisturizer for Dry and Calloused Areas
118. Hand Cream
BBW Rich Body Creme
119. Foot Cream
Philosophy Soul Owner
121. Body Oil
5S Basic Solution - Rebirth
123. Bath/Shower Gel
BBW and Target Spirit of the Spa w/ Sea Kelp and Samphire
124. Body Scrub
Bliss Lemon Peel
128. Razor
Gillette Venus
Sun Care- Lotions, Sunscreens
129. Facial Sunscreen
Ocean Potion FacePotion SPF 45
130. Body Sunscreen
Ocean Potion SPF 30+ for kids
132. Waterproof Sunscreen
See Above
133. Lip Sunscreen
Prada lipbalm (has SPF 15)
Phew! I think that's everything...
V in DC
Mmeindia
(ahmward) writes:
>The esthetician who gave me the facial Friday said she thinks MAC
>causes blemishes in the teen girls she sees. Any other opinions?
>>
I'm not a teenage girl but the two MAC foundations I tried (Studio Fix and the
regular liquid one) broke me out terribly. It was a shame because they were
the best color match I ever had.
India
John The Baptist just whizzed by on roller skates. Really.
Mmeindia
(Maladicta1) writes:
>3. Oil-Free Foundation
>Laura Mercier *Two-time winner*
I've been dying to try this but there's never anyone at their counter and I
can't get other SA's to help me, they always try to steer me back to their
lines.
>6. Compact Foundation
>Shu Uemura Nobara Cream *Four-time winner*
How is this for combination, break-out prone skin?
I totally agree about the Neutrogena being the best mass-market SPF products.
Claire in SF
>> Bumble and Bumble
>>
>> >
>> > Pomade/Wax
>> don't use
>>
Where does Manipulator fit in? It has got to be the best something or another
:) I am dependent on it now.
Claire in SF
Claire in SF
My list for personal "bests":
3. Oil-Free Foundation
Trish Natural Tint
17. Bronzing Powder
Trish Dual Resort
20. Powder Blush
Versace
21. Cream Blush
Trish Model's Choice stick
24. Blush Brush
Sonia Kaskuk
26. Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Shiseido Benfiance creamy cleasing foam (normal, not for dry skins)
28. Alcohol-Free Toner
Kiehl's Herbal with Mixed Berries
30. Facial Scrub
Labortoire Remede Sweep *Three-time winner*
33. Inexpensive Overall Facial Moisturizer
Olay
34. Facial Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Clarins Hydra-Matte Day Lotion
36. Moisturizer with SPF
Clarins Moisture Quenching Hydra-Balance Lotion spf15
38. Inexpensive Nighttime Moisturizer
Olay *Two-time winner*
40. Eye Cream
Shiseido Benfiance Revitalizing Eye Cream
41. Inexpensive Eye Creams
Almay Moisture Renew
44. Pimple Healer
Neutrogena Clear Pore Treatment
46. Facial Mask for Oily Skin
Christian Dior Clarifying Cleansing Mask
50. Powder Eyeliner
Trish McEvoy Definer *Three-time winner*
51. Eye Shadow
Christian Dior
55. Brow Color
Chanel quad Les Mats Naturels- smoke color
60. Tweezers
Tweezerman *Hall of Fame*
65. Lip Pencil
Mac *Hall of Fame*
67. Tinted Gloss
Kiehl's Black Raspberry moisturizing gloss
68. Lip Balm
Kiehl's Baby Balm
69. Lip Brush
MAC Retractable Brush
70. Shampoo
Sebastian Rose
73. Moisturizing Shampoo
Terax Miele
75. Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Phytotherathrie Phytocitrus
78. Overall Conditioner
Bed Head Self-Absorbed
80. Leave-In Conditioner
Terax Life Drops tied with Sebastian Potion 9
81. Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Phytocitrus Soin tied with B&B Deep
86. Mousse
Tigi Catwalk Root-Boost
88. Styling Cream
Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme
89. Pomade/Wax
Manipulator
92. Frizz Controller
B&B De Frizz
102. Round Brush
Technique
107. Overall Nail Polish Line (Two Winners)
OPI *Hall of Fame*
Essie *Three-time winner*
109. Top Coat
Nailtiques 3 or Seche Vite
110. Quick-Dry Nail Polish
don't bother
111. Base Coat
Nailtiques 3
113. Cuticle Treatment
Kiehl's Imperiale Moisturizing Cuticle Treatment
114. Nail Polish Remover
non-acetone
115. Overall Body Lotion
Kiehl's Delux Hand and Body
117. Heavy-Duty Lotion
Kiehl's Creme de Corps
118. Hand Cream
L'Occitane *Two-time winner*
119. Foot Cream
Spa Nordstrom Comfort Balm (also good for lips)
121. Body Oil
Lancome dry oil spray-- discontinued years ago :(
123. Bath/Shower Gel
Kiehl's Liquid Body Cleanser
124. Body Scrub
Lancome
128. Razor
Gilette Mach 3
***Kiss My Face Moisture Shave***
129. Facial Sunscreen
Clarins
130. Body Sunscreen
Clarins
132. Waterproof Sunscreen
Neutrogena
134. Self-Tanner for Face
Clarins Self-Tanning Face Lotion *Four-time winner*
135. Self-Tanner Body
Estee Lauder Sunless
rosie@readandpost
of mascara........................no matter what, there it is!
rosie
Leslie
> Strangely enough, I'm using Lorac mascara in Aubergine and I really,
> really like it!
Yea, another purple mascara for me to try out! What is it about the Lorac
that you like?
Leslie
3d...@qlink.queensu.canada.invalid
eyeliner pencil (I think that's what I read) as I'd always heard that most
pencils are made in the same factory in Germany. Anyone confirm?
---
Doris Ostendorf
http://qlink.queensu.ca/~3do5/
http://qsilver.queensu.ca/~3do5/
"Show me a sane man and I "Sometimes a scream is better
will cure him for you." than a thesis."
C.G. Jung Ralph Waldo Emerson
Maurey Lancaster
>>Liquid Foundation
>Traceless from Px, Rimmel
>>
>>Undereye Concealer
>Touche Eclat
>>
>>Shimmer Powder
>None on face ever
>
>>
>>Powder Blush
>
>
>>
>>Gel Blush
>Screenface Cheek Gels
>
>>
>>Stain Blush
>benefit (though I don't use this anymore)
>
>>
>>Overall Makeup Brush Line
>Stila
>
>>
>>Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
>
>>
>>Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin
>
>>
>>Astringent
>Anne Semonin Facial Lotion/Neal's Yard Rosewater
>
>>
>>Facial Scrub
>Don't use this anymore due to Retin A
>
>>
>>Facial Moisturizer for Dry Skin
>
>>
>>Wrinkle Cream
>Don't use one unless Retin-A counts
>
>>
>>Eye Cream
>I've tried everything and right now it's D.R. Harris skinfood cream for me!
>>
>>Pimple Healer
>Time, unfortunately!
>
>>
>>Facial Mask for Oily Skin
>
>>
>>Liquid Eyeliner
>Don't use
>
>>
>>Powder Eyeliner
>Don't use... I use pencil liners from Victoria Jackson exclusively
>
>>
>>Eye Shadow
>Nars, Stila
>
>>
>>Inexpensive Eye Shadow
>Revlon
>
>>
>>Brow Color
>Bobbi Brown brow gel and Hard Candy brown powder pencil
>>
>>Overall Mascara
>Volum'Express
>
>>
>>Tweezers
>Tweezerman
>>
>>Overall Lipstick
>Nars, with Clinique as a runner up
>
>>
>>
>>Tinted Gloss
>Nars, either the wand gloss or the balm in pots
>>
>>Lip Balm
>Pixi balm in the Blonde 2 palette
>
>>
>> Shampoo
>Lush shampoo bars, Cosmetics to Go shampoo bars
>
>>
>>Inexpensive Overall Shampoo
Same as above.
>>Shampoo for Oily Hair
>N/A
>>
>>Color-Enhancing Shampoo
>N/A
>>
>>Overall Conditioner
Difference
>>
>>Leave-In Conditioner
> Infusium 23
>
>>
>>Styling Gel
>Worthington In Fashion Get Curly
>
>>
>>Styling Cream
>N/A
>>
>>Shine Enhancer
>Any silicone serum will do
>
>>
>>Straightening Product
>N/A
>
>>
>>Light-Hold Hair Spray
>I'd sooner shave my head bald that use hair spray. I
>really, REALLY hate hair spray!
____________________________________________________________________
"Home is within me. I carry everyone and everything I am with me wherever I
go"
~Suheir Hammad, Palestinian/US poet
hortensia
> In an effort to reclaim our group:
>
> let's do our own beauty buys list!
OK, let's!
> > Face- Foundations, Powders:
Liquid Foundation
Px Virtual Skin
Powder Foundation
Youngblood
Tinted Moisturizer
NARS
Undereye Concealer
NARS Gel Fraiche mixed with Youngblood
Blemish Concealer
NARS Gel Fraiche mixed with Youngblood
Powder for Dry Skin
Prescriptives Magic Liquid
(finally figured out how to use it)
Cream Blush
Loreal Iced Plum and Copper Gleam sticks
NARS Malibu and Cannes
Black Radiance - the plum colour - this is amazing...
Powder Blush
NARS
Blush Brush
An ancient MAC brush that still works great!
Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
Noxzema - I know, I know
Astringent
Sea Breeze
Facial Scrub
St Ive's Medicated (my skin can take a lot)
Facial Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
EL Daywear
Dr. Hauschka Rose Cream
Inexpensive Eye Creams
L'Oreal Plenitude Revitalift
Powder Eyeliner
La Femme, hands down - I agree thanks 2 bt!
Eye Shadow
Nars
Dior
Inexpensive Eye Shadow
La Femme
Overall Mascara
Longcils Cake Mascara - I love it.
Tweezers
Tweezerman
Overall Lipstick
Nars
Most Versatile Lipstick Shade
Nars Dolce Vita
Club Monaco Glaze
Lip Pencil
Jordana - the eyeliners are better colour-wise
Tinted Gloss
Prestige Rose Shine; Nars
Shampoo
Terax
Overall Conditioner
Terax Crema
Leave-In Conditioner
Sebastian Potion 9
Infusium 23
Aveda Elixer
Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Wella Kolestral
Aussie 3 minute (hate the smell)
St. Ive's 2 minute
Shine Enhancer
Aveda Purefume Silicone stuff
Overall Body Lotion
Complex 15
Inexpensive Body Lotion
Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E lotion
Deodorant
Right Guard gel
Razor
Gilette Mach 3