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The Lipstick Page Forums Beauty & Fashion Blog: June 2006
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Posted by Colleen Shirazi, Friday, June 30, 2006 12:58 AM (Eastern)
I've been pondering for some time what to post here. I mean there are the obvious topics...
What to use for oily skin in the summer:
- MAC Blot pressed powder
- Clean 'n' Clear blotting sheets if the Blot fails
I don't use mattifying lotion. I suppose I'd be willing to try one should any one mattifying lotion achieve the same cult status as Blot powder, but the ones I tried before, some years ago, never did much.
What kind of eyeliner works in hot weather or for swimming:
- MAC Powerpoint eyepencils or Prestige automatic waterproof pencils
The Prestige imo is slightly better for swimming; the MAC has better colors.
Fave lip products with SPF:
- Neutrogena MoistureShine tinted lip balms SPF 20
- Un-Petroleum lip balm SPF 18
Fave facial sunscreen:
- All Terrain TerraSport SPF 30+
I don't have a favorite body sunscreen, I prefer those water-resistant baby sunscreens like Coppertone Spectra 3 or a knockoff.
Eyeshadows...MAC probably wears best in hot weather.
Can't think of anything else off the top of my head.
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Culture Notes: "It took Umm Adil two weeks to convince us that the presenter couldn't see us just as we saw him."
Posted by Dain, Saturday, June 03, 2006 12:45 PM (Eastern)
For some reason, my previous post on this disappeared. I'm not sure why, crazy Blogger.
This great blog, Baghdad Burning, by a woman living in Iraq, isn't about makeup at all, but it is very interesting. I'll be back to add further reading, if the topic interests you.
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Beauty Notes: What to pack for Croatia
Posted by Dain, Thursday, June 01, 2006 11:50 AM (Eastern)
SKINCARE
Dr. Hauschka skincare: Sweet and simple. If the products I ordered off ebay (agh, slow sellers!) don't come, then it'll just be Cetaphil and Biotherm Hydra-Deto2x Moisturizing Fluid.
MAKEUP
YSL Touche Eclat: I can't live without it.
Benefit Benetint: Sweatproof, rose-tinted flush for cheeks and lips, so simple! I'm too pale to look good in bronzer, but blush is a magical thing for me.
Max Factor MAXEye Eyeliner in Night Club: Nothing's more chic than a little black liner next to sunkissed skin, this one by Max Factor is a rich, intense black (not your typical drugstore liner!), no less than what one might expect from black-eyeliner aficionado Pat MCGrath
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara: As ever, an essential.
MAC Sundressing Lipstick & Delux Johnnie Lip Gloss: So far as I can tell, Sundressing is almost an exact doppelgänger for my first lipstick love, Jane Loco Cocoa, but in semi-sheer moisturizing formula (not Lustre, though) with subtle silvery flecks. It's limited edition, though, so run, don't walk, to your nearest MAC counter! And can you think of anything prettier than rose shimmer gloss for summer? I can't, and Delux Johnnie just fits the bill.
Chanel Poudre Universelle Compact: To blot shine. I have drier skin, so I have difficulty finding a powder that doesn't make my skin seem flakey, but this stuff is so light and sheer that anyone can wear it.
NARS Ectasy Single: For sultry nights out, all you need is bronze skin, a wisp of black eyeliner, gloss, and a pretty seafoam on the lids.
FRAGRANCE
L'Occitane Eau de Miel: The perfect summer fragrance, or perhaps the perfect fragrance. It smells pretty but never overdone.
HAIR
Phytologie Phytojoba Shampoo
Phytologie Phytosesame Conditioner
Phytologie Phyto 7
BODY
Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 30
L'Occitane Lait soap $5
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