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Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:13 pm  |
I hope you gals know what I mean.....the look where others dont notice your makeup but YOU...polished, graceful and beautiful!
PS-dont assume that I pile on tons of makeup everyday...just the contrary actually!...but thats because colorful makeup looks VERY funny on me!  |
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Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:14 pm |
Funny you say this. Sometimes the only chance hubby & I have to talk is while I'm getting ready for work. He has often commented on all the time & work & you don't look like you have anything on! (which is of course the look I'm goin for!!)
So how do I do it? Layers - primer, then Pure Luxe eraser, PL foundation, PL blush which doubles as my eyeshadow on regular days. Spritz with my DIY Vanilla/Honey spray to set the MMU. |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:38 am |
I think mineral makeup is probably one of the keys to success here. I find that it looks more natural on me than normal foundation especially up-close. So, mineral makeup foundation, blush, spritz to set everything then apply lipgloss and mascara. Done  |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:11 am |
I was wearing eyeliner yesterday, and my boyfriend said "this is the first time I've ever seen you wear makeup!"... And it's actually not. I wear Jane Iredale concealer and Narz blush/bronzer every day almost!!
I think having great hair is REALLY important. Clothes that look good on you also really help. |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:54 am |
| Black eyeliner and mascara are essential to me. Good hair, nice skin, it is just not too easy. |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:00 am |
| I get comments when I use shimmers on my lids and a highlighter on my temples. Yesterday, a woman told me I was 'afflicted with terminal beauty.' I think that's a good thing. |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:15 am |
I think having healthy skin is important. That is why I am always searching for the best skincare products and I go for the dewy/glow look.(don't like the matt look)
As for makeup, I love NARS blush and some Rosebud lip salve and it seems to still make some people turn their heads. It's funny to see some young men trying to start a conversation with me and all I can think about how young they are and wouldn't it be nice to have a boy toy at least once! 
If you have too much shine on your skin, Cle de Peau loose powder is so amazing. You can't even tell that it is on. |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:50 am |
| I agree with Skincare. I thinking starting off with a nice canvas is always key. For me it's always to go natural where it's barely there makeup to buildup the beautiful qualities/characteristics that one already has. |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:13 pm |
I agree as well. When you have perfect skin, all you need is a little mascara. But alas, I have yet to attain the perfect skin. I use concealer under eyes and around the nose area, brow shadow, nude eyeshadow, mascara, a smidgeon of eyeliner, and blush. Oh gosh, that sounds like a lot  It only takes me 5 minutes in the morning though |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:01 pm |
| wow, great replies..thank you ladies. Please keep them coming! |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:07 pm |
| I am in agreement with everything said thus far. Perfect-looking skin and attention to little details are key. For me, that means MMU, concealer, a faint dab of Kevyn Aucoin's cream blush (love this stuff!) loose powder to set everything, mascara, groomed brows and a touch of liquid luminizer here and there (browbones and cheekbones, mostly, though I sometimes paint some onto my cupid's bow, bridge of my nose and the inner corners of my eyes for a more "dressy" look) to make my skin look really polished and a tinted lipbalm. Glossy, casually-styled hair also helps immensely. |
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Light, yellow undertones, dark hair & eyes, extremely combo., resistant skin prone to congestion, dryness AND breakouts! |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:12 pm |
| Ohh! I love the groomed eyebrows bit. I totally agree. |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:58 pm |
| Pretty much the same here: tinted sunscreen, MMU, concealor, a light dusting of EM Apple blush, spritz with rosewater, finishing powder, mascara, eyebrow grooming kit, and lipliner/lipstick or lipgloss. I find I look much better with no eyeshadow/eyeliner. I keep that for nights out. |
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To Love and to be Loved... what greator Joy can there be? |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:17 pm |
| laura mercier tinted moisturizer, mascara, and a lil light pink blush |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:23 pm |
I use MMU, concealer, a swipe of loose powder down my nose and across my forehead, cream blush, mascara and sometimes eyeliner. I also always use lipstick in a shade a little darker than my natural color and blot it so it looks natural. - My lips are too pale without it.
Anomaly, you use tinted SS and MMU on top? Why? Does it give you a more perfect finish? |
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Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:54 pm |
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Anomaly, you use tinted SS and MMU on top? Why? Does it give you a more perfect finish? |
Only because I am fanatical about wearing sunscreen. |
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To Love and to be Loved... what greator Joy can there be? |
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Wed Oct 18, 2006 11:42 am |
To me it's skin and hair. Healthy glossy hair + clear skin.
I'm lucky with my hair. Not so with my skin.
I'd rather spend money on facials than skincare and make up (though clearly being an EDSer i don't spend any insignificant amount of money on either...). |
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Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:29 pm |
| Anomaly - Okay. I use SS, but it's not tinted. I was just wondering if there was a benefit to the tinted kind. Thanks! |
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Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:00 pm |
| I rarely do make up, maybe once a year. But this thread makes me thinking, is foundation really a necessary step? Can I just use regular facial moisturizer as foundation instead? I found my face looks the same whether I put on foundation or not. |
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Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:11 pm |
| Fishzebby, It's not necessary if you have nice skin! If I looked the same with or without, I'd never wear it. |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:12 am |
| A white smile also makes a big difference |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:50 am |
I must admit, it takes a lot of effort to get an effortlessly beautiful look...for me at least- concealer, foundation, clean shiny hair, eyeliner, mascara, the whole works actually, all while trying to look natural. Takes SO 10 mins to get dressed and ready, and at least 30 mins for me...makes me think that being a girl can be such a chore sometimes.  |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:59 pm |
| The older I get, the less makeup I wear, but I really need mascara. |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:05 pm |
For me, using a self tanner makes a big difference. Having bronzed skin requires less makeup to look attractive, I have found.
On a day where I want to look put-together but not trying too hard, I use undereye concealer, a concealer stick for other areas, a clear lip plumper (like Benefit Lip Plump) and eyebrow gel.
Hair isn't that important, I straighten mine every other day and put it up in a ponytail with a headband when it gets too oily. |
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Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:58 pm |
I would say a great hair cut (and colour) is a must. I always feel unkempt when my hair is misbehaving.
Otherwise groomed brows and lip balm to hide my dryed lips. I would add blush if I wasn't naturally flushed a lil bit already.
Since I have been learning about skincare, my skin is so much better! So I can get out of the house with only sunscreen and dusting of loose powder. Previously good skin meant foundation, concealor and loose powder |
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