Recently reorganized the makeup stash to make way for some new additions. I have an embarrassing number of compacts and products for someone whose (1) daily routine consists of sunblock-concealer-blush (so please don’t buy me anymore makeup for my birthday unless you plan on teaching me how to use it!) (2) is clueless on how to use most of it (3) is too lazy to figure it out.
All of this (and an invitation to a Dapper Flapper party) got me thinking. It’s really such a waste to see all that makeup lay idle, and who doesn’t love learning new tricks for a quick fix? Plus, we all know how quick fixes can really work some magic.
So the girl friends and I are arranging a little MakeUp Matinee – mostly because we would like a girly-afternoon of boy-free entertainment, but also because we would like to exploit J (the walking beauty bible) who’s got an entire arsenal of tips and tricks stored in her brain, and finally, any excuse is a good excuse to break out the bubbly! Agreed?
Some of you probably had an inkling of where I was headed with this, seeing as how I polled the girls over twitter regarding their must-have makeup and products they simply couldn’t live without. Some of you even chimed in on your favourites! (THANK YOU! For all your contributions and affirmations) All of these items have landed up on a hit list I’ve compiled, and we’re super excited to get to try them. Clear leaders are l’occitane in the handcream race, CDP correcteur visage (6 votes and counting in a pool of 12!), and fairydrops mascara for major curl. I’m curious to see what else comes up top.
Things I’m excited to share with the girls: The amazingness that is CDP correcteur visage (this super creamy concealer glides on effortlessly, doesn’t cake or crumble or dry out all through the day, you can also mix it in with sunscreen and moisturizer to create a tinted moisturizer perfect for your skin tone), the wonders of the Urban Decay Naked Palette (though I’m not entirely sure how maximize its potential – which is where J comes in), and the universally flattering for fair skin blush Orgasm by Nars.
What I would like to learn to do/use: Urban Decay’s Dangerous Palette (darker colours, definitely more party makeup), Chanel quad reflets d’ombre (green, gold, brown shadows), Lorac’s Old Hollywood look for the Dapper Flapper party, and smudge-proof eyeliner!
I will attempt to take some pictures of the revelry – though I’m not entirely sure the girls will allow it given the very experimental nature of the afternoon, not to mention the fact that bubbly and attempting eyeliner on someone else probably isn’t that great of an idea! But I will try my best, failing that, you will definitely get a shortlist of J’s tips and tricks.
Speaking of which, care to share your favourite _____________ ?
OH. So that was what your twitter asks were for! Fun! Invite me to play next time!! Anywaays, here’s mine -
MAC finishing powder http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/160/4462/Prep-Prime-Transparent-Finishing-Powder/index.tmpl
L’Oreal bare essentials mineral powder concealer
Shu Umera eye lash repair (helped my lashes to grow longer!)
Biotherm UV protector http://www.biothermsg.com/jan2012/femme_franchise_uv-supra-d-tox.php (lightweight, non greasy and favorable for my sensitive skin) Been using it for YEARS. I often run in the sun so this prevents darkening of my skin though I do get age spots still :(
P.S Where do you get your CDP corrector from?
You can chime in at anytime on twitter! I’m googling Shu Umera eyelash repair now, I need to stop my lashes from falling out… Know of anything that helps them regenerate?
You can get CDP at Tangs department store.
Try the shu umera eye lash repair available at the shops itself or departmental stores like CK Tangs. It helps the lashes to grow back, not sure if it helps prevent them from falling off. If yours is bad, try those subscribed by doctors – I was tempted to use those but the downside is that it causes your iris to darken – there are a number of brands around. I’ve been using Shu Umera for years and so far so good – twice a day. Oh. You might want to stop using mascara for awhile.
Ok thanks!
I spy Urban Decay primer potion! I use it too. I like Laura Mercier for foundation, concealer, and other basics.
Yeah! The UD primer potion is amazing! My eye-shadow never slides off or sits in the crease when I remember to put it on first. I’m trying Laura Mercier again! Used it years ago but I found the formula too oily back then. I’m not sure if they reworked the formula but the tinted moisturizer and the silk creme foundation feels a lot lighter.
another aye for the mac finishing powder above! also, mac mineralize spf 15 foundation (i use it as a concealer – super creamy and moisturizing), majolica marjorca lash expander frame plus for max curl and length (no volume though) and the shu uemura eyelash curler (hg for asian eyes!).
thanks for the sharing on twitter too – makes for very informative and fun little reads throughout a dreary work day (;
Wow this finishing powder gets mad props huh. Does it keep the shine away all through the day?
Yup it does help. It’s meant to be a finishing powder but I use it almost alone cos I don’t use pressed powder/foundation – matifying powder.
also, big yes on the Shu Umera eyelash curler! Lasts well too. Shisedo curler is good too. Best to get it at the Narita airport as it’s cheaper than in SG or in Tokyo itself.
helloo ashley. this is my favourite subject. my hg foundation thus far is estee lauder’s doublewear– waterbased and absolutely waterproof. and i can’t live without mac select sheer pressed powder. loving hada labo lotion and milk.
Glad we’re on it then :) What’s hada labo? Is it for your face or body? It’s Japanese right?
it’s only snapped up at a rate of 4 bottles a second in Japan. it’s a range of pure, scentless products, and the lotion is especially popular. smooth and bouncy and no more dehydrated patches. plus it’s cheapie!
DAMN now that’s a persuasive statistic! 4 bottles PER SECOND. Wow. Where can I get some? I’m keen to try it
Hada Labo’s available at Watson stores. =)
Oops I forgot to tweet back! You’ve got a lot of my faves there, but a couple to add:
Nailpolish: Essie in Playa Del Platinum, OPI in Coney Island Cotton Candy and Road House Blues
Blush: Laura Mercier in Rose or Rosebud, Tarte Amazonian Clay
Liner: Mac Gel liner in Espresso, Urban Decay 24/7 (this one puts the long in long-staying) and any of the Bobbi brown gel liners if I’m not too lazy
Fave Eyepalette: UD Naked, Bobbi Brown Tortoiseshell in Nude, any of the Too Faced palettes!
Also: Any opinion on favourite brushes/brush sets? I’m constantly looking to boost my collection after you guys got me some nice ones for christmas!
xoxo have fun lovelies!
No worries hon!
Playa del Platinum looks super promising – a shade lighter than lippman’s waking up in vegas. And I loooooove LM blush in nectar but they discontinued the colour :(
Don’t have the best recs for brushes since I usually use my fingers, but I use bobbi brown for eyes and sephora for face.
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