The make up thread

[LouSV]

I have just ordered the Urban Decay Naked basics 2 palette , to be honest I have tried numerous eyeshadow palettes in recent years including CT but this is my absolute favourite..

 

[Dexy]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a moisturizer that is a nice glowy base for under makeup? I love the glowy skin look that's everywhere at the moment but I find most moisturizers tend to dry quite matte and it makes my foundation look dry and cakey.

Not a moisturizer ( it’s a highlighter ) but Charlotte Tillbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is next level for giving you a glow and it just blends in with your foundation. I’ve only just started using it and love it.

 

[D2them]

Thank you both - been eyeing up a few Charlotte Tilbury items for a while and it looks like that might be my first purchase!

Careful, her stuff is like Pringles. Once you pop...

 

[D2them]

Not a moisturizer ( it’s a highlighter ) but Charlotte Tillbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is next level for giving you a glow and it just blends in with your foundation. I’ve only just started using it and love it.

Second this. I sometimes use it as a base for every day just with some concealer. Gives lovely coverage. I've been using it for about 4 years! xx

 

[ElChanguito]

I’m gutted that Vichy Dermablend has been discontinued worldwide Thanks a lot for the hostile takeover, L’Oreal I have worn Dermablend 3D foundation for years now as it goes on like a non greasy concealer and is the only thing that covers my blemishes and scars without looking cakey. I’ve got three new ones in reserve from a site called Notino that still sells the deadstock, but after that I don’t know what I’ll do. I’m sure a lot of others who also need serious high coverage will be feeling equally gutted.

 

[Gorrigan]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a CC or BB cream? I have been using a Garnier one for a few years for work but feel like I need more coverage and the colour isn't working for me (I use light but it seems orangey). When I've been googling the one by IT cosmetics pops up a lot but wondered if anyone knows of a dupe or a slightly cheaper alternative?

I use the Eborian cc cream. You only need a little bit and it's fairly high coverage which surprised me. It's a bit more pricey but it's good stuff.

 

[under the ivy]

Lisa Eldridge elevated glow is lovely highlighter for fair skin! I have the shade cystal nebula and I’m pale. It can be built up depending on how intense you want it.

 

[Rosesarepink]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a CC or BB cream? I have been using a Garnier one for a few years for work but feel like I need more coverage and the colour isn't working for me (I use light but it seems orangey). When I've been googling the one by IT cosmetics pops up a lot but wondered if anyone knows of a dupe or a slightly cheaper alternative?

I have used the IT cosmetics one and thought it was really really good. Sculpted by Aimee Tint and Glow is fab too. The Bourjois CC is good but similar price range to Garnier.

 

[HoGi]

Mods feel free to delete/ move this if there is already a makeup thread!!!

I have some questions if anyone else feels like an endless free ramble about makeup and would like to join me!

Has anyone tried MAC stack mascara? Any good?
And does anyone know of a great highlighter for pale skin?

I have tried the mac stack mascara and I think it goes on really great and looks fantastic but it literally melts!!! I end up looking like a panda after a few hours.

 

[skronkywildcat]

I rate the Armani luminous silk foundation for medium coverage for older skin.

 

[coconochanel]

What’s everyone’s favourite foundation?

Mac studio fix.

 

[50sGirl]

Did anyone see Lisa Eldridge’s new eyeshadow palettes? I’m tempted by two of them but I’ve so many already although they are lovely.

 

[TinyDancer2602]

Did anyone else love MAC Studio Fix foundation until they reformulated it Used to find it really nice and glowy without being too much for my combination skin but since the reformulation it's more matte/chalky and seems to just sit on my skin? I've used it since I was 19 and it's been my go-to for yearssss. Does anyone have any recommendations for similar foundations (pre-reformulation)?

Yes. I agree. I think it’s very chalky now too and the colour isn’t quite the same. I bought the MAC radiance serum foundation to try…it slides off me quite easily despite using a setting powder. I have been mixing the two together to use them up. Not sure where to go next. I’m 40 now and think the longer wearing foundations are starting to age me. I like a medium sort of coverage. Interested in suggestions too!

 

[cowtastrophe]

YY to the Beauty Pie super luminous under eye cream. I used to get the Becca one until they closed down and the Beauty Pie one is near as dammit the exact same.

 

[Lola Ruby]

Thank you both - been eyeing up a few Charlotte Tilbury items for a while and it looks like that might be my first purchase!

 

[Lola Ruby]

Did anyone else love MAC Studio Fix foundation until they reformulated it Used to find it really nice and glowy without being too much for my combination skin but since the reformulation it's more matte/chalky and seems to just sit on my skin? I've used it since I was 19 and it's been my go-to for yearssss. Does anyone have any recommendations for similar foundations (pre-reformulation)?

 

[hehehe]

What’s everyone’s favourite foundation?

Le Beiges Chanel, Vieve Complexion Balm, Nars Light Reflecting, and Dior Forever foundation stick, all have incredible application.

Lasting power isn't great on any of them though, but the Chanel seems to last longest of the 3.

 

[AmmaH]

Not a moisturizer ( it’s a highlighter ) but Charlotte Tillbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is next level for giving you a glow and it just blends in with your foundation. I’ve only just started using it and love it.

This ELF product is a good dupe for flawless filter and way cheaper Beauty Glow Girl on insta is good for cheaper dupes x

 

[Dexy]

I have just ordered the Urban Decay Naked basics 2 palette , to be honest I have tried numerous eyeshadow palettes in recent years including CT but this is my absolute favourite..

Same! I still have mine from years ago!

 

[hehehe]

Did anyone see Lisa Eldridge’s new eyeshadow palettes? I’m tempted by two of them but I’ve so many already although they are lovely.

I liked the tutorial but none of those colour combinations would suit me. I'll probably get the antique green e/s (Madrigal) on its own, as I don't have anything similar and it matches one of the nail polishes in the Chanel x-mas collection which I got.

I liked the Velvet Rain matte lipstick, but I need another red lipstick like I need a hole in the head. Plus her velvet matte formula is very drying for me, so I'll give this a miss.