Artemis

I have an audition on Tuesday and I'm looking for a long lasting foundation for the audition. I figure this could be the place to start some recommendations for brands and such. If anyone is interested, makeupalley.com has reviews for thousands of products ranging from make-up to skin care supplies. It's a fantastic place. I realize everyone's skin is different so feel free to post your recs.

go for (foundation wise)
-Revlon
-Loreal
-Clinique
-Almay (I've heard that their brands are the most hypo-allergenic.)

middle of the road
-Cover girl
Beware of the Outlast 2 step foundation. My skin had an allergic reaction to it and my face now looks sunburned.
-Rimmel
The blush, gloss and eyeshadows are good, but the foundation is iffy.

stay away from
-Wet and Wild
The products are so cheap that it makes you wonder. If you're paying $1 for eyeliner, be a bit wary.

I'll come up with more stuff later.

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Kaylee

I'll add to this post later..

I'd suggest using a liquid foundation..I find it lasts longer in liquid form and is harder to rub off. You can use regular face make up remover to take it off.

sjazaerli

I think if you go to a make up store theyd be able to help you

Kaylee

Well actually, when you're getting make up in a store (and they're testing it on your face), a lot of the time you wont get the proper color. The lighting inside is darker than outside; and outside there's generally more contrast (lighting wise)...So if you get something too dark, the blending (or lack of) will show outside..where as a tint lighter than your actual skin color can blend in both settings.

But if you're planning on only being seen inside, go with a shade darker.



I have a faint tan, so I use Ivory (I forget the brand name), it's a tad lighter than my skin and works perfectly.

cooljeba

wow a very intresting thread. i have bookmarked it

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Jeba

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AppleJuice

Lmao.

I always go straight for Wet and Wild when it comes to eyeliner.

But I don't wear much makeup so I wouldnt know.

Just eyeliner and lip gloss.

Kaylee

Lol I used to have a **** load of Wet&Wild..never wore it much..I only wear make up for signifigant stuff..like job interviews and family get togethers.

revoltofagirl

I use neutrogena foundation because, well... that's the brand that has the color that closely matches my skintone. I think it's mostly important to have a good foundation and good powder... everything else you can buy cheaply. (haha, I use cheap-o dollar eyeliner)... well, and I buy maybelline "blackest black" mascara.

what mascara have you found to be the best for lifting and seperating your lashes? because I see all those ads and comemrcials and I'm not too convinced that the mascara will really do that.

Kaylee

I havent found a perticular brand, but you can pretty much get the desired effect with practice..as long as you dont buy dollar store mascara it should work out