Beauty Tips - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

x0ticsin · 04-27-2006, 01:27 AM

-after applying dark mascara, i apply a clear mascara coat on top of it, it will remove the clumps from the black mascara so there is no need to comb the lashes, and it seals the dark mascara from getting on the bottom eye lid if you're wearing the mascara for a long period of time or if you sweat and tear alot from sports or dancing.

-there is a new form of sunblock, its in a spray can. I mist this over my neck chest shoulders and sometimes arms if im going to wear a tank top, it gives the skin a sexy glowing shiny coating like the way bikini models rub oil into their skin for photos. It doesnt feel oily and its really light since the mist is very dispersed so you dont even feel it on you. It definately turns the heads of males on sunny days.

-use light foundation that is yellow based on eyelids prior to eyeshadow application, the yellowish pigment hides red puffy eyes well and the shadow sticks to the foundation very well so it doesnt smudge or crease theres no need for eye primer.

-waxing the forehead, nose, cheeks, chin....facial hair isnt really visible on women, but you will feel a major difference because all the tiny nearly microscopic hairs are removed, your face has a better chance at staying cleaner because oil and dirt wont build up as much without the hairs

-this is not a tip but i use a small round face cleaning brush to scrub my facial cleanser in circular motions, clockwise then reverse to counterclockwise, after rinsing my skin feels so smooth and tingly yet at the same time its so soft because i dont need a strong cleanser since the brushing exfoliates everything. when your face is wet do not rub it with a towel...pat it dry

-to prevent itching from waxing in the bikini area, i use cocoa butter

-put cocoa butter on the area between breasts and armpit when you bloat to prevent stretch marks, men should do it before they bench press at the gym -the body shop sells it in a stick form (like a deoderant/antiprespirant stick)

-i think someone may have already said this...use spf sunscreen oilfree lotion instead of foundation primer

haha you can tell i use sunscreen religiously, the thought of wrinkles scare me

tUrRrRa · 04-27-2006, 12:13 PM

Wow that's a good idea about putting clear mascara over regular.. I never thought of that! I'll have to give that one a try. Another great way to get your lashes unclumped is to buy clean plain mascara wands (available at drugstores) and comb through them before the mascara dries. It works great! Also wiggle the wand from side to side while applying it.

I also think a fan brush is really great for bronzer.. b/c you don't want TOO much where it looks like your face is dirty. The fan brush just puts a light dusting of powder on you.

I use cream foundation that is in the compact (Covergirl Aquasmooth) and what I always do to make the foundation blend really well is put it on before my moisturizer dries. This makes it practically impossible for it to get cakey, and it makes it go on your skin evenly and thinly.

wishn · 04-28-2006, 03:43 AM

When using liquid make up a foundation brush is a must. You will be amazed with how flawless you make up is. A friend of mine who is an actress in New York, told me about this, She said they use to apply makeup with a sponge for photo shoots but discovered how flawless the brush made their appearance.

My brush is Lancome and cost $30, which I purchased 2 years ago, the best. I'm sure if you check around though, you could find a better bargain. For instance, Sephoria I noticed last night had a nice one for $24. Do look at a nicer brush before selecting yours to know what you want in this brush. If you are near a dept store...do take a look at the Lancome brush, this will give you an excellent idea.

shlindz · 04-28-2006, 05:40 AM

I tried looking in Walmart last night for the Queen Helene Mint Julip Mask. I wanna try it so bad! The lady in cosmetics had never even heard of it before and neither did the one in the Pharmacist. I tried Shopper's Drug Mart again and still nothing. So I settled and grabbed NeoStrata Deep cleansing mask and blemish spot gel. I tried the mask last night and it was crazy. I could see the yucky wet spots where it was pulling out the oils. My face felt pretty tingly too. But when I took the mask off no over dryness. My skin was soft and soooo smooth. I was amazed. Now I just need the spot gel to work wonders on my "Spots". I'll keep ya posted guyz and tell ya if I recommend this product.

P.S. I remembered another tip for eyebrows. If you are in the habit of getting your eyebrows waxed every 3 weeks or whenever, try not to go too often. The pulling from waxing destroys your eyelids natural firmness and you will have droopy eyes when you're older. Try looking into other methods for eyebrow hair removal. You can get a professional tweezing or threading is super popular now-a-days. I don't suggest using any hair removal gels or creams near your eyes though. Electrolysis is pretty cool too. It's not mush more than what you would pay for the accumulation of waxing. Good luck and protect your eyes from deadly drooping.

Dee74 · 04-28-2006, 05:49 AM

This may get long and I'm apologizing in advance here lol

1) Mascara - If you try the Cover Girl Exact Lash or the Max Factor version, Lash Perfection (or any other with that spikey type of application wand), when you run out, SAVE THE WAND from it!
I realized a week or so ago that using the old wand as a "comb" to separate your lashes after applying your mascara... OMG it's a maaaaajor miracle worker for me. I've never had much luck with the regular eyelash combs or even the little spoolies that you can buy at the stores to separate them.. it just doesn't work well for me for some reason. But the spikey type of "comb" is just amazing! Just make sure to clean it off really well to get all of the old mascara off before you use it as a comb the first time and then just wipe off really well after each use.
Yesterday, I also tried the blow-drying technique (whoever mentioned that, thank you!!) after I curled my lashes and then applied one coat of mascara and combed through with the old wand.. then I applied another coat and combed through with the wand again and blow-dried them up again.. I swear, I soooo wish we could post pictures on these forums, because I seriously looked like I had on fake lashes..
I know this may sound like alot of work, but it's so worth it. I've never thought I had long lashes. But wow. Just WOW. Even my husband commented on them (which is a miracle in itself)!

2) The aspirin mask - I swear by it, too. I've always had little tiny pimples on my face since I was in 2nd grade (I'm 31 yrs old now), but since I've been using the aspirin, my face is almost completely clear.. The thing is that I can't use it as a mask, as it's just way too drying for my super sensitive skin. Instead, I use it as a scrub every 3 days. I do have regular pimples that pop up every now and then, but I fix those another way... (see below)

3) Toothpaste for pimples LOL - For me and a few of my friends, it works wonders. My husband introduced me to this trick. I dot on a bit of plain toothpaste on the pimple and wear it overnight- NOT THE GEL KIND, though. It has to be in paste form. I have no clue what's in toothpaste that helps heal them, but it does help alot..

4) Cleanser and Moisturizer - I use Basis cleansing bar for sensitive skin. Harsh soaps for acne prone skin are way too harsh and really don't do anything for you anyway.. if it's a good cleanser to begin with, it should wash away completely, right? So, nothing's left behind to really help your skin.. so, what's the point in drying out your skin? The Basis cleanser is extremely gentle, but works really well.
For moisturizer (which everyone needs even if you have oily skin), I use oil free Purpose. It's really light and doesn't break me out whatsoever like every other moisturizer I've tried has.

5) Drink lots and lots of water EVERY DAY. It really does make a difference in your skin.

6) I use Bare Minerals foundation.. it's never broken me out (like I said before, I have very sensitive skin!). It's not a heavy coverage at all and the Bisque concealer is pretty good. When I need a bit more concealer on a stubborn zit, I use the Maybelline Pure Makeup concealer stick. It has a bit of salicylic acid in it and helps heal the darn things..

Hmmm, that's all I can think of right now