tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19931766.post5258536744229806117..comments2023-10-18T04:07:14.699-05:00Comments on Avaciously Yours: Product LoyaltyAbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04252591191993842032noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19931766.post-55773250064092882742008-08-01T08:39:00.000-05:002008-08-01T08:39:00.000-05:00I'm still struggling with and learning about makeu...I'm still struggling with and learning about makeup application. I recently enjoyed Carmindy's book "The 5 Minute Face." Learned some new tricks, including applying loose powder with a manageable blush brush rather than a big pouf. Also learned where to put highlighter, and how to pluck brows properly. Carmindy pushes subtle glow and shimmer rather than a matte face, and I have finally acknowledged that this is more stylish at present. So, a bit of highlighter and less powder in my routine.<BR/><BR/>Ahh, the good old Fandago compact mom miraculously let me have when I was a kid -- we did so many "makeovers" with it. Good thing I had ample cold cream to remove the ghastly creations.<BR/><BR/>-SECPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19931766.post-23684299792749485032008-07-31T12:37:00.000-05:002008-07-31T12:37:00.000-05:00You know, SECP, I respect your makeup opinions mor...You know, SECP, I respect your makeup opinions more than just about anyone else I know, because I watched you experimenting over the years and really trying stuff out. I learned how to put makeup on from you. <BR/>I will check out this site, and as I have some more allergy testing starting next week, I might be able to provide information if we get an ingredient nailed down...I did find someone on a lip message board who had a similar problem in '06, so there are more of us out there!<BR/>MAC has a huge following just about everywhere, and from what I've heard they're good products. I do wonder where that price difference comes from--perhaps to cultivate a more grown-up following you need more grown-up dollars? I also think those makeups tend to use more fragrances. A lot of them are so pretty, though!<BR/>I don't think there's anything wrong with good drugstore makeup at any age--I, too, am a fan of the Whipped Foundation and haven't found anything better. I seem to remember that Aunt E's product of choice was Ponds cold cream or something of that ilk...nothing fancy, though. Whatever works and feels nice!Abshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252591191993842032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19931766.post-29722601915805753162008-07-30T14:23:00.000-05:002008-07-30T14:23:00.000-05:00Wow! Way to go, CG.Have you tried MakeupAlley.com...Wow! Way to go, CG.<BR/><BR/>Have you tried MakeupAlley.com's product reviews to see if anyone else has had the same reaction to Outlast? It's a huuuuge makeup site with a huuuge and opinionated participant base. Even if no one else has mentioned an allergic reaction, I'm sure others would appreciate your mentioning it.<BR/><BR/>I have felt recently that since I'm a grown woman, I should graduate a level or two up from drugstore brands because of the purported quality and richer pigmentation of department store brands. I've mostly tried MAC over the years, plus scattered Lorac, Urban Decay, BeneFit, and Too Faced. Honestly, I don't think the quality is such that they should be charging me 2-3x the price of a Cover Girl product. <BR/><BR/>The department store grade shadows may be a little silkier and more luminous; the lipsticks may be a tad creamier and richer. But I suspect I'm wrong in thinking that drugstore makeup isn't good enough to be grown, successful woman makeup.<BR/><BR/>It's revealing that although I possess MAC's famed Studiofix foundation, I tired of it and yesterday bought yet another tub of CG TruBlend Whipped foundation.<BR/><BR/>-SECPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com