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Make up lovers/ Cheapskates
For those of you who use eye primer or have trouble with creasing eyeshadow, I found an awesome drug store product.
My eyelids get super crease-y and gross if I just put eyeshadow on with nothing underneath. I just assumed that I would always have my eyeshadow rubbed off halfway through the day, until I tried the UD primer potion, and hallelujah, my eyeshadow stayed. I always try to use a teeny tiny bit though, because I am cheap and not into the idea of paying $30 for a tube of eye primer on a really regular basis.
Maybelline has these new little eyeshadow pots out, called Color Tattoo - I heard via some YouTube beauty gurus that they were awesome replacements for the Mac paint pots - which are like cream shadow bases/primers I guess - I don't know, I never used them. But ANYWAY, I picked up one of these Maybelline pots in just a white shimmer color, and holy crap it's awesome! I put on a layer really sheer yesterday, and then put my regular eyeshadow over top, and none of it budged all day, and I had class too, so it was a solid 13-14 hours.
I paid around 10 bucks for mine at the drugstore, which means I could probably find it at wal-mart or somewhere similar for 8 or 9, which probably means that you Americans can find them for 6 or 7. Way more affordable and accessible than the fancy eye primers.
Do eet.
Re: Make up lovers/ Cheapskates
Wow, I wrote 3 paragraphs about an eyeshadow/primer.
That's sad.
Clearly I miss you guys and am trying to think about anything except work and this horrendous class I'm taking.
Mucho likes purple nails and purple cupcakes
People might just be in a frenzy about them, but some paint pot lovers are saying the maybelline things are actually better and last longer for them.
I only got the shimmery white, but there are some really nice colors, most of them are just darker/brighter than I usually wear. There is a really nice matte taupe, a cool bronze-y color, and a dark charcoal/cement kind of color. I think all three would be really nice for smokey eye looks.
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
I have a really hard time shelling out big bucks for fancy makeup so I love learning about stuff like this.
Merci beaucoup!
I don't feel it warrants a new thread, but thanks to those who recommended the Revlon Lip Butters. I love them. I first got Sugar Frosting but then went back and got Red Velvet and Brown Sugar. I loooooooooooooove Red Velvet.
I make myself laugh.
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
I'm not experienced with cream shadows - but I've seen people use a finger (usually when they're just using it on the lid only, or as a base), and a brush for if they are putting it in the crease.
Or I also saw a makeup tutorial once where she put it all over her lid with her finger, and then used a blending brush to soften the edges and blend it into the crease as well.
I've used the cream all over as a base, or two colors (one on the lid, one on the brow bone). I always use a powder over the top in the crease.
This reminds me. My kid is already into makeup. When I'm getting ready in the morning, she insists that I put some on her too.
Mucho likes purple nails and purple cupcakes
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
Both of mine like makeup too. And my tools. So I give them crappy brushes and some powder puffs to put their own makeup on while I get ready in the mornings. One day I came home to find a certain little boy had gotten ahold of my eyeliner brush. That was great. Thanks, grandpa the babysitter that lets the kids do whatever they want with my expensive items.
Scotty, from what I've heard, the "We don't test on animals" business is a bit of bunk. As in, the cosmetics industry is regulated extremely poorly in that area (as far as making claims). And besides that, I've heard that the companies that claim that basically just have deals with other companies who do test on animals. They're basically like "So.. you've tested this ingredient on the bunnies, and it's ok to use right? Alright then, we'll use it. But we didn't test on animals!"
Maybe that's just what I use to silence my guilt, but my impression is that it's a marketing song and dance and not the companies trying to be socially/ecologically responsible.
I've heard similar. They don't test the finished product on animals, but every ingredient in a bunch of combinations has been.
I know that I'm peein' on the parade here, but there are plenty of good products that are most definitely not tested on animals.
You're not a sh*tslice or anything, but I popped out of the womb with a mission. Don't mind me..
Your mission is a noble one. I love the bunnies.
But question - so, how do you know this? How do you know which ones are for reals and which ones are TECHNICALLY not testing on animals, but are just getting around it by contracting others. I mean, pretty much every cosmetic ingredient out there has been tested on an animal at some point - so even if a cosmetic company can use it now without testing, the reason they can use it is because it's been previously tested by someone else.
I don't know why I'm arguing with you on this - I hate animal testing. Maybe I'm just being one of those asssholes who's like "It's gonna happen anyway, what's the point?" I'm not usually like that. I feel like I'm having a crisis right now. THANKS A LOT SCOTTY.
I KNOW. I swear to god, I'm stopped shoving it in people's faces for while, then I hopped back on the wagon in the new year. I won't be making any friends, apparently.
IDK why I care so much, but I do.
Now, I know UD has some vegan products. Basically, I go to the caring consumer link and check things out. Don't be scared off because it's PETA. I actually eat meat, so here's where my hypocrisy comes in, but I do the hippie beef, where we pay $86723 for a hamburger because it's been hugged at least 6 hours a day, that kind of a thing.
Anyway, here's the link:
http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
I don't usually use Bath & Body Works because, like you guys mentioned, it's basically the finished product that isn't tested. I drop the ball, sometimes, and use animal-derived products, like beeswax. And, maybe there are some components of products that I'm using that were once tested? If I found that out, I'd stop using them. I just try to do my best and always make sure the label says no and that they're not owned by a company that does. It helps my neurotic ass to sleep at night, you know?
Thanks for humoring me, btw. Rest easy, there are a lot of pretty, useful products out there that work really well and won't make you go broke. Revlon, Milani, Prestige, NYX, NYC, Too Faced, UD, Clinique, and more.
Oh, what got me back on the ball with this was this great organization. We have two Beagles and it broke my heart. It's not graphic, don't worry.
http://beaglefreedomproject.org/
*stumbles off of soapbox*
Ha!
We like debate. That won't cost you any friends.
Fallin speaks the truth.
I'll check out those links, thanks!
So lip butters are still okay?
/dead horse
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
That's exactly what I thought when I was reading her list, haha. I was like "Praise Jesus, my lip butters are safe!"
Fallin, excellent!
And, I effing love those lip butters. Peach Parfait is the sh*t.
In HS, inspired by a booth I saw at "SEA (Student Environmental Association) Day," I boycotted and wrote impassioned letters to Proctor and Gamble for years. I won't debate you on animal shiit. Ha! Animal shiit. Get it?
Anyway, I love animals. But MAN, PETA, cut this shiit out.
http://www.universalhub.com/2012/fur-wearers-might-want-avoid-newbury-street-luncht
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.