Bare Minerals makeup

[Nickel]

Just like many others, I didn’t think it would happen to me. :shrug: My tanning and tanning bed days are over.

I used tanning beds for maybe a week a few years ago. Then I found out that my dad's sister, who used to worship tanning beds, had to have skin cancer lesions removed from her arms. Around the same time, their mother (who grew up on a farm and was outside in the sun all the time) had to have skin cancer lesions removed from her arms and face. Once I found out about that, I started wearing sunscreen every time I was out in the sun and only wear moisturizer and makeup that has spf 15. I have fairly nice skin, and I'd like to keep it this way for as long as I can.

 

[Nickel]

Help needed

Looks like I'm going to be replacing a healthy bit of my eye makeup (I have a sty ). So this is the perfect opportunity to branch out.

This is what I can keep:
Clinique eye shadow
some Hard Candy shadow quads
MAC Zoom Lash mascara
Rimmel Extra Super Lash mascara
Urban Decay Skyscraper Mascara
Some Flirt! eyeliner pencils

This is what I had to pitch:
some Hard Candy shadow quads
Pout mascara
Physician's Formula Retro Glow mascara (Practically new! )
A Flirt! eyeliner pencil
An eyelash curler

To be on the safe side, I should probably throw out the Bare Minerals shadows I've used in the last few days too.

So ladies, what are your favorites?

 

[crabcake]

Personally, I think that "throw the make-up out" is just that. I know they say to do that, but I've had a stye or two in my day, and I never threw the crap out that I'd used, and I never got another sty (back-to-back) from re-using the stuff I had. :shrug:

Of course, if you're looking for a reason to just buy new make-up and are using that as justification to Big D, disregard and throw out not only your make-up that came into contact with your eyes, but any and all make-up that touched your face.

 

[Nickel]

Personally, I think that "throw the make-up out" is just that. I know they say to do that, but I've had a stye or two in my day, and I never threw the crap out that I'd used, and I never got another sty (back-to-back) from re-using the stuff I had. :shrug:

I'm really not willing to take that chance. I only get one set of eyes.

 

[Nickel]

Of course, if you're looking for a reason to just buy new make-up and are using that as justification to Big D, disregard and throw out not only your make-up that came into contact with your eyes, but any and all make-up that touched your face.

Big D just knows that I have the sty, and isn't a factor in any makeup purchases...sty related or not. Incidentally, I rarely wear the mascara I wore yesterday, but I do know that I wore it the last time I had a sty.

 

[kwillia]

IMO, it's the mascara that is the most risk for carrying and and passing on the germs. I would definately toss the mascara.

 

[vraiblonde]

IMO, it's the mascara that is potentially the most risks for carrying and and passing on the germs. I would definately toss the mascara.

All kinds of nasties live in our mascara - you should see it under a microscope.

 

[crabcake]

All kinds of nasties live in our mascara - you should see it under a microscope.

Got pics?

I'll probably never wear it again now, thinking there are little itsy bitsy 'things' crawling on my eyes.

 

[Nickel]

IMO, it's the mascara that is the most risk for carrying and and passing on the germs. I would definately toss the mascara.

The mascara definitely had to go. The shadow and liner are going too, because I'm not taking the chance.

 

[kwillia]

Yo Vrai... I went to Sally's yesterday. The color I picked to do my sister's hair is in the copper/red family. I spotted a product in the color aisle called "UNRED". It is added to the color/developer mixture and "allows the color to develop completely for maximum coverage without harsh red or orange tones". I asked the Sally lady if it really worked and she said most definately. It also decreases fading.

 

[vraiblonde]

I'll probably never wear it again now, thinking there are little itsy bitsy 'things' crawling on my eyes.

It's best you don't see. There are actually little creepy crawlies on your eyelashes. And you oughta see some of the stuff that lives on your skin and feeds on the dead cells.

 

[vraiblonde]

Yo Vrai... I went to Sally's yesterday. The color I picked to do my sister's hair is in the copper/red family. I spotted a product in the color aisle called "UNRED". It is added to the color/developer mixture and "allows the color to develop completely for maximum coverage without harsh red or orange tones". I asked the Sally lady if it really worked and she said most definately. It also decreases fading.

Cool! I'll check it out.

 

[crabcake]

It's best you don't see. There are actually little creepy crawlies on your eyelashes. And you oughta see some of the stuff that lives on your skin and feeds on the dead cells.

Great! I'm gonna develop OCD with bathing now; as if twice a day wasn't already drying my skin out enough.

Let's change the discussion.

 

[Nickel]

Let's change the discussion.

Crabby, what are your favorite eye makeup products?

 

[kwillia]

Cool! I'll check it out.

There is another one for blonde color mixtures that keeps the color from turning brassy and decreases fading. Another one that I'm gonna pick up for my mother... you add it to whatever color mixture and it increases coverage of gray hair. My mom's grayish temples are stubborn.

 

[crabcake]

Crabby, what are your favorite eye makeup products?

I'm happy with the BM eye shadows, but I'm not super frilly when it comes to make-up; either it works or it doesn't. BM works for me. :shrug: I use the "meet the browns" and line with the dark brown.

For mascara, I like Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lash Tint ... it lasts for 3 days, doesn't "racoon" when you wash your face, and provides all I need in that department.

I don't go for the flashy, colorful, clown face. I'm more of a minimalist when it comes to make-up.

 

[K_Jo]

I don't go for the flashy, colorful, clown face. I'm more of a minimalist when it comes to make-up.

I've been mixing a little of the Bisque into my eyeshadow and blush. I get toned-down version of all the pretty colors.

 

[jwwb2000]

All kinds of nasties live in our mascara - you should see it under a microscope.

And don't forget about the creepy crawlies the live in our eyebrows

 

[crabcake]

I've been mixing a little of the Bisque into my eyeshadow and blush. I get toned-down version of all the pretty colors.

I mix a little, itsy bitsy tiny bit of the warmth with my foundation for a nice healthy all-over glow.

 

[crabcake]

And don't forget about the creepy crawlies the live in our eyebrows

Okay, true story:

When I was 16, I had this friend who was a few years older and quite the promiscuous slut (we all knew someone like that, didn't we? ). Anywho, she was screwing this guy who was screwing everyone else. She developed this problem with her eyes where they were itching like hell; she went to the eye doc, calls me right afterward, and says, "You're not gonna believe what's wrong with my eyes!" Not having a clue, I say, "What, you're going blind? ":shrug:

She says, "No, I have crabs in my eyes!"

Do you need me to explain how THAT must've happened?