Everyday Make-up

[SuzySunshine]

I know we have talked about this before but let's rehash it. I have used Mary Kay for YEARS because my sister sells it, its easy, blah blah blah but now I'm getting old (ack!) and I need easy, well covered every day make-up that I can get in the midwest. I'd like to be able to try it before I buy it so probably something at a make-up counter.

I have an oily T-zone but otherwise normal skin, I have a ginormous forehead that I have tried, unsuccessfully, to cover with cute hair styles over the years so I just need to live with it not shining.

I've tried the mineral powders and have never found the right color or coverage...

HELP!

[BonBon]

I've been using Make Up Forever HD foundation which I apply with a airbrush foundation brush. (Who knew?!?! I watched a tutorial on youtube.) It really gives a near flawless finish, though it doesn't really look matte. You'd have to finish with a powder. I still use bare escentuals mineral veil. MUFE Mat Velvet works really well also and does give a matte finish, though it can be a little drying.

I just ordered a PMD personal microdermabrasion tool. I'm hoping it can get rid of the little sunspots I have on the left side of my face from driving so much! Years of sunscreen haven't helped in that regard.

[Vanquisher]

I like Bare Escentuals. But I don't wear makeup most days. LOL.

[BonBon]

I like Bare Escentuals. But I don't wear makeup most days. LOL.

Same here, until I started back at school. Then I committed to dressing nice, doing my hair, and wearing makeup and jewelry everyday. That lasted about a month, lol. Now it's just foundation and mascara so I don't scare anyone.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

I like Bare Escentuals. But I don't wear makeup most days. LOL.

Same here. Do you have an Ulta or Sephora where you can try different brands?

[SuzySunshine]

Yes I do have a Sephora, I think I also have an Ulta but its further away. I'll have to add it to my list of things to do on Mondays when I have no kids.

I wear make-up EVERY DAY - after I had A I made myself a promise that I would put my make-up on and a pair of pants with a waistband. It makes me feel human even though I spend my days with toddlers.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

I wear make-up EVERY DAY - after I had A I made myself a promise that I would put my make-up on and a pair of pants with a waistband. It makes me feel human even though I spend my days with toddlers.

I like this. I need to start doing my hair again everyday. It is true that you feel much better about everything else when you feel good about yourself!

[Curegirl]

I'm also super oily and I tame it with MAC blot powder and Shiseido blotting sheets. I second the Sephora idea and hope you find something that works for you!

[alison]

I use Bare Escentuals, and love it. It's probably lighter than what you're looking for though.

[Momo]

Daily makeup just needs to be a tinted moisturizer w/spf, mascara & tinted lipgloss. SS just keep rice papers in your purse to blot your T-zone& forehead. If you are oily skinned & want a matter finish then go w/a powder foundation but use a brush. There are even products that can be used as tinted lip gloss& cheek color.
Save the major stuff for date night& special events. I used to work for Clarins, Bobbi Brown& Merle Norman.

[Michele]

Bobbi Brown was my favorite (and still is) until I decided to switch to a more natural daily makeup. I've been using Coastal Classic Creations for a few months and I like it. But it's not a lot of coverage.

Try Skin by Bobbi Brown.

[Deebs]

I second Bobbi Brown and also love Mac. I went to Ulta a few weeks ago for my daily makeup and got a BB cream by Tarte, lip stain that lasts all day, lip gloss, and I had mascara and blush. This was all with help from someone who worked there, and I had two kids with me, but they worked with me jumping up and down and generally being a mommy. I am going to make a visit to Mac in a couple of weeks to get a new foundation, eyeliner, and some night eye makeup ideas.

[Thirteen]

"I don't always wear makeup, but when I do..." (I use Clinique) It's usually this combo:
Powder
Mascara
Eye liner
Burt's Bees Chapstick, or a lip gloss color by Clinique that I love.

If I have more time, I add blush, eye shadow, eyebrow pen, and lipstick.

I don't think I have done evening makeup in over a year.


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[SoonerTexan]

I like pur minerals pressed powders. But if mineral makeup doesn't work for you...

I know bare esscentuals has most of the mineral market but I use pur minerals because they don't have some of the crap in them other brands do

[MsSassyBaskets]

I like Clinique SuperPowder for everyday... just a bit more pigment than a typical powder. If you need a lot of coverage, you can use it as a finishing powder on top of foundation or concealer, but if you just need a little it works well on its own. Gets VERY matte if you use too much though. I prefer using a brush instead of the sponge so I don't pile it on too much. Then I typically finish up with a little blush and one coat of mascara.