Member's Favorite Products

Hi LuLu,

Has there ever been a best products round up or roll call here? Maybe even a 'don't bother' thread? This site would have a ton of gold to mine as far as information on beauty item Holy Grails. There have been plenty of times when I've purchased a product and it did not wok out because the Ytuber who recommended it was just the wrong coloring or skin type or maybe even paid to endorse it in a favorable light.

I envision it to be age categories, like the poll you have of 'How Old Are You' and maybe even adding one for an older audience like 50+ because that's a whole new ball game then.

Categories such as:

Skin care
Foundation
Powder
Eye
Lip
Blush/Bronzer
Tools/Brushes
Hair
Nails
Lotion/Cremes
Fragrance
Discussion board on cosmetic procedures and recommendations for good Drs.
Diet and Exercise
Misc - Etc

It may take a lot of work riding herd of all of that but it may be a very useful resource for this site and may pull in more traffic - so people can see it's not all about trashing. Although I DO love that part! Perhaps a bit of a template for the contributor so a reader knows if any given product is better suited for them. Like eye color, complexion coloring, skin type and hair color such a chestnut or salon blonde. I don't know if other sites have such a thing and if so please do tell.

hi there sorry to butt in!

There is already a thread about bad experiences with products here:

http://www.gurugossip.net/general-discussion-f10/bad-experience-with-products-gurus-rave-about-t394.htm

making a poll covering all those headings is a big job! having said that, we could start small with favourite makeup brands and then make our way down your list there? I imagine these polls will require their own section eventually!

good idea though, thanks!

Please never say butt in tictac, I value your opinion VERY highly! Heck, you're our go to gal! I only addressed this to LuLu as a general salutation as she was the founder if you will, but yeah please do jump in anytime!!

I know it would be a massive undertaking and I like your idea to start small. So, I'm off to check out the link you gave us.

Thanks!

capri wrote:Please never say butt in tictac, I value your opinion VERY highly! Heck, you're our go to gal! I only addressed this to LuLu as a general salutation as she was the founder if you will, but yeah please do jump in anytime!!

I know it would be a massive undertaking and I like your idea to start small. So, I'm off to check out the link you gave us.

Thanks!

awww shucks... thanks!

I could easily create a new forum area for makeup/beauty related posts so that it would be separate from the general area. We could see how much activity goes on and take it from there. Sound good?

If enough traffic drove through there, it may do well and if so I feel would be a useful tool. The trick I think will be to not have it be too prose or narrative looking. That will require reading through when often one just wants categories and brands, shades - that type of thing. Then somewhere a bit of reasoning and explanation and caveats at the bottom of each post if needed. You know, set formats. I reckon all that can get hammered out. Yes, please do start us off!

PS: If online orders are placed - to share which companies are great and not so great too.

Yay, thanks for suggesting this! There are just way too many products in the world to navigate through and look up on Makeup Alley. =D

and then again it might not. Depending on if people want to only rave/rant and/or share makeup ideas. I think the polls are a great start - either bi monthly or whatever. Like take the winner of the brands poll and subdivide items from that brand. Yeah, it's a HUGE topic that may not fit this format too well. It's all good though. Thanks !

I've always suffered with massive blackheads on my nose, nothing at all that I've tried ever made a difference. I turned 21 two years ago and decided to try again (I recently became totally comfortable in my skin, but saw a new product) I was completely surprised with the results. At first it was like any other blackhead product, it would soften enough to get a few out but I decided to try it for a month before I threw it out. After two weeks of two/three times a week (it is a mask) my blackheads were soft enough that they would just wash out in the shower! It leaves my skin soft, not dry and it tingles as it dries. My pores stopped filling up with blackheads after a few months and I have no need for it anymore, but I do keep it around for once a week just in case.



http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Clear-Blackhead-Eraser-Cleansing/dp/B002UCERKU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1289191643&sr=8-5

Clean & Clear Blackhead Eraser Cleansing Mask

Hey, thanks for that tip! The picture is great too as we can see what it is we need off the shelf

I have used Clean&Clear before, it can clear the oil of face completely.

Guest wrote:I've always suffered with massive blackheads on my nose, nothing at all that I've tried ever made a difference. I turned 21 two years ago and decided to try again (I recently became totally comfortable in my skin, but saw a new product) I was completely surprised with the results. At first it was like any other blackhead product, it would soften enough to get a few out but I decided to try it for a month before I threw it out. After two weeks of two/three times a week (it is a mask) my blackheads were soft enough that they would just wash out in the shower! It leaves my skin soft, not dry and it tingles as it dries. My pores stopped filling up with blackheads after a few months and I have no need for it anymore, but I do keep it around for once a week just in case.



http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Clear-Blackhead-Eraser-Cleansing/dp/B002UCERKU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1289191643&sr=8-5

Clean & Clear Blackhead Eraser Cleansing Mask

Clean & Clear is also owned by Johnson and Johnson which means that every time you wash your face, you're doing so at the expense of a helpless animal.

hey guys! What are your favorite 10 makeup products???
Eyeshadow: Chanel eyeshadow in Mauve
Cheeks: Dolly Mix by MAC
Mascara: Dior Show
Lipgloss:Nars Chihuahua
Highlight: MAC soft and Gentle
Foundation: Chanel Aqua
Eyeliner: Lancome water proof
Concealer: Nars Stick Concealer
Lipstick: MAC Hue
Random Product: Clinique Dramatically different moisturizing lotion or gel

Eyeshadow: Too Faced- Naked eye palette
Cheeks: NYX- Raisin
Mascara: Korres- Deep Colour in black
Lipgloss: carmex (I don't like lipgloss)
Highlight: TKBtrading- Pearl White mica
Foundation: Mac studio fix powder in NC15
Eyeliner: Kat Von D- Crucifix, from Adora palette
Concealer: Don't wear concealer
Lipstick: NYX- Jumbo lip pencil in Narcisse
Random Product: Urban Decay- De-Slick

Eyeshadow: Mac's Satin Taupe
Cheeks: Maybelline's Dream moose blush in peach satin
Mascara: Loreal telescopic clean definition
Lipgloss: Beauty Rush (VS) in More mimosa
Highlight: Mac's cream color case in pearl
Foundation: Cover girl natureluxe
Eyeliner: Stila waterproof liquid eyeliner in Dark Brown
Concealer: Mac pro longwear
Lipstick: Mac's Mellow Mode
Random Product: Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes

Eyeshadow: can I say Urban Decay Naked palette?
Cheeks: MAC Springsheen
Mascara: Falsies or Colossal
Lipgloss: MAC Kissable Lipcolor in Scandelicious from Peacocky collection
Highlight: MAC Chez Chez Lame from Cham Pale collection
Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NW25
Eyeliner: Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes
Concealer: Benefit Erase Paste
Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam VI

Oops, forgot my "Random Product" : MAC Fix +

Eyeshadow: Satin Taupe by MAC
Cheeks: Cubic by MAC
Mascara: Inimitable by Chanel
Lipgloss: Peach Petal by Revlon
Highlight: Stereo Rose by MAC
Foundation: Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium by MAC
Eyeliner: 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Zero by Urban Decay
Concealer: HD Advanced Concealer in Light by Milani (I only need it for under eyes)
Lipstick: Soft Nude by Revlon
Random Product: Painterly Paintpot by Mac or Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel by Clinique.

Eyeshadow: Label Whore by Too Faced
Cheeks: Peach Leopard Bronzer by Too Faced
Mascara: Covergirl LashBlast Volume
Lipgloss: Pillow Talk by Too Faced
Highlight: Wicked by Urban Decay
Foundation: Revlon Colorstay in 110 ivory
Eyeliner: Smolder by MAC
Concealer: Absolutely Flawless (vanilla) by Too Faced
Lipstick: Pink Flamingo by Too Faced
Random Product: All Nighter setting spray by Urban Decay

Eyeshadow: Too Faced Natural Eye
Cheeks: MAC mineralize skinfinish in petticoat (the darker veining)
Mascara: Max Factor Xperience Volumising Mascara
Lipgloss: Dior Addict ultra-gloss reflect in number 457 (don't know the 'name')
Highlight: MAC mineralize skinfinish in petticoat (the light veining)
Foundation: Max Factor Xperience Weightless Foundation
Eyeliner: L'Oréal Paris Lineur Intense Felt tip
Concealer: Rimmel London Match Perfection (for undereye circles)
Lipstick: MAC Lazy day (LE To the beach)
Random Product: Nailpolishes from Catrice and MNY (the 'little sister' from maybelline)

Eyeshadow: mac barestudy paintpot
Cheeks: mac margin
Mascara: covergirl lashblast (original formula)
Lipgloss: mac underage lipglass
Highlight: nars albatross
Foundation: estee lauder double wear
Eyeliner: loreal liner intense
Concealer: bobby brown creamy
Lipstick: ysl rouge volupte #1 nude beige
Random Product: makeup forever sens'eyes makeup remover OR clinique dramatically different moisurizing gel

Eyeshadow: Coastal Scents 88 Color Pallete
Cheeks: Maybelline Cream Blush in Peach Satin
Mascara: Covergirl Lashblast in Very Black
Lipgloss: NARS Turkish Delight
Highlight: Maybelline Highlight/Concealer duo
Foundation: Revlon Photoready Foundation
Eyeliner: Covergirl Perfect Point Plus in Black Onyx
Concealer: Maybelline Stick Concealer (forgot the name)
Lipstick: Don't use lipstick
Random Product: Victoria's Secret Highlight thing

Eyeshadow: Revlon Cream eyeshadow in "skinlights".
Cheeks: Maybeline Mineral Power in "Gentle pink".
Mascara: Maybeline Double Extend
Lipgloss: Milani Glitzy Glamor Gloss in "All About Me"
Highlight: I use the light color in "skinlights"
Foundation: Makeup Forever HD foundation. (in 115 if you care)
Eyeliner: Milani white eyeliner (water line is the only part I line)
Concealer: maybeline dream mouse
Lip balm: CINNABON LIP BALM!
Random Product: Mineral veil

Eyeshadow: Lots of the NARS single shadows
Cheeks: Dolce Vita by NARS
Mascara: Revlon Grow Luscious
Lipgloss: Tempest by NARS
Highlight: Dior Amber Diamond
Foundation: Diorskin Nude
Eyeliner: (liquid) Lancome Artliner /(pencil) Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof
Concealer:
Lipstick: Naked by Urban Decay or Aishwarya Beige by L'oreal (only available in the UK, I think)
Random Product: Siahi Fluidline by MAC