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Email a FriendPosted by Christa on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 11:50 AM (EDT):
Does this count? I love Bare Minerals—their whole line is awesome. The commercials on TV are a little bit dorky, but this really is the best make up I’ve ever used.
Let's Get Frivolous
What do you love?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:18 AM
You know how sometimes you are on the phone with your sister or your best friend and you can’t wait for your husband to leave the room so that you won’t have to watch him roll his eyes while you squeal, “I just found the awesomest lip color!”?
You don’t? Okay then, please skip this post.
And if you’re a man, you can mosey right along as well.
Because ... well, because I just found the awesomest lip color!
I didn’t actually just find it—I’ve been wearing Revlon Colorstay Bare Maximum lip color for a long time now.
My husband believes it is my natural lip color. I have nightmares about them discontinuing this color and keep a secret stock of it my medicine cabinet. This is the degree of my madness and addiction.
When I was pondering my deep and abiding affection for this lip color as I put it on this morning, I thought to myself that most women do have some kind of beauty product they love with this kind of intensity. And wouldn’t it be fun to share?
So here we go—let’s get a little frivolous today and share the wealth. I’ve already kicked out the eye-rollers. It’s just us girls here.
Spill it: What is that awesome something in your makeup bag, your purse, or your shower that you simply can’t imagine living without?
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Posted by Anne in NYC on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 12:00 PM (EDT):
St. Ives Apricot Scrub. I use the gentle formula on my face, and it feels soooo nice. I’d been using hand soap (gasp!) after my Clinique bar got lost, but finally broke down and tried the St. Ives. I couldn’t believe how soft my face felt!
I just got the new Olay Definity Color Recapture and I LOVE it. I find I just don’t have the time in the morning to put on makeup, but really, my skin could use something. So after finding a $3 off coupon, I decided to take the chance and buy it. It’s awesome. In the morning, all I have to do is wash my face as usual and then put it on, just like lotion. And I don’t feel cakey, and I don’t have to worry about makeup lines or anything, but it does give my skin that extra coverage. And bonus, it has SPF 15 in it plus helps with aging and skin discoloration. A little pricey, but I love it.
Posted by Carolyn A on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 12:12 PM (EDT):
My husband bought me some Body Shop strawberry body butter or something of the sort. I love to sniff it - it reminds me of the Strawberry Shortcake doll! I also quite like my Burt’s Bees Lip Gloss (Peony).
Posted by Patricia on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 12:39 PM (EDT):
I second Burt’s Bees lip products: Beeswax Lip Balm, Honey Lip Balm, & Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil. That’s the extent of my beauty regimen! I gave up cosmetics in 11th grade (looong time ago!) & never went back. I couldn’t stand the smell or feel of it on my skin—this was the late 80s & there were lots of bright, clownish colors going around in the make-up scene! ;o) Thank goodness for today’s more natural look.
Posted by Jeannette on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 12:50 PM (EDT):
My favorite is Clinique “Dramatically different moisturing lotion”. It was recmmended by a dermatologist and I find it is helpful. I am 91 years old and do not have wrinkles. Of course the genes help.
God Bless
Posted by Cita Online on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 4:39 PM (EDT):
I’m obsessed with Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. At 24 I *still* break out (oh how I wish acne was just relegated to hormonal teenagers).
This is the only lotion that works well with my combination-oily skin for general daily moisture without clogging my pores. AND it easily doubles as an anti-wrinkle cream, which is slowly becoming a pressing concern along with the never-ending break outs. Sigh.
Posted by jen ambrose on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 12:52 PM (EDT):
I cannot live without Laura Mercier’s tinted moisterizer. When I’m wearing it friends will often comment how lucky I am that I have always had such great skin and don’t have to wear make-up. If they saw me without it, they would see how freckled and blotchy I’ve become in my *ahem* mid-thirties.
Posted by Maria Johnson on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 1:12 PM (EDT):
I generally eschew make-up, but I have had a love affair with Jergens lotion for, well, many decades. The almond scent reminds me of my mother. Every time I put it on, it’s like I’m 5 years old again. And it makes me feel loved. Funny how we react to childhood scents.
Posted by Heidi A. on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 2:18 PM (EDT):
This actually happened to me. The ONLY hair conditioner for me, Aussie slip detangler, was discontinued. Oh, it made my hair so shiny and soft. I still occasionally write to the company begging them to bring it back; my hair has never been the same!
I gave up most makeup when I found the perfect moisturizer: Avalon organics Vit. C renewal facial cream. Makes my face smooth and radiant, so I don’t need foundation. Love it!
Posted by Regina on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 2:23 PM (EDT):
Speaking of discontinued stuff we love: I loved Almay’s fragrance. I think it was just called Almay. And I’m the kind of person who does not like to use different fragrances, I like to smell like one thing and that’s it. So there they go cancelling My Smell! I haven’t found a scent home since then.
Posted by RealMom4Life on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 3:18 PM (EDT):
Love my Sunsilk (yellow bottle). Found it a few years ago and for the first time ever my hair actually has body and seems thicker. Even my hairdresser noticed (I don’t go often but she remembered because my hair is so very thin/limp). I don’t have that bouncy hair in commercials, but this is the only thing I’ve found that makes my hair not look so thin, straight, and limp.
Well, since you ask…I LOVE BeautiControl skin care, at-home spa products & makeup. I love it so much, I’m a consultant. My absolutely completely most favorite product is the Spa Warming Trend Green Tea Masque:
Warming Trend Green Tea Masque is a botanically-enriched masque that cleanses the skin of dirt, oil and residue. Self-heating and aromatherpeutic benefits moisturize the skin, leaving it softer, smoother and healthier looking.
I LOVE IT!
Posted by Heather Shipley on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 4:02 PM (EDT):
I ditto the burts bees but my favorite color is watermelon!! Here is some others I enjoy, alba botanica color is bloom, and from Mary Kay sweet nectar Mary Kay also has a tinted moisterizer with spf 15 that I like I love this product because it does not feel like I am putting on a buch of gooey stuff!! I only put on makeup for Sunday and special occaisions. My husband likes my face better in the buff! I will have to check out the Revlon line however because I am not the kind of girl to excuse myself and reapply lol
I know this doesn’t really count as make-up, but I HAVE to have my Burt’s Bees lip balm. I have one in my purse, one on my bedside table and usually one in my pocket or next to my cell phone.
As far as makeup goes, I don’t wear it much at all. However, when I do put on makeup, I looooove my Clinique lipstick in “Black Honey.” I was horrified when I looked at the color during my makeover at the mall- it’s black! BUT it doesn’t look that way at all! It actually looks different on each woman and I proudly wore it at my wedding!
Posted by Holly on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 8:37 PM (EDT):
I also really like Clinique’s Black Honey. I think it looks really natural and am comfortable wearing it even when I have no other makeup on, but it’s also bright enough to wear when I’m wearing full makeup too. Magic! 
I think I’m going to be looking for some of the other products you all have mentioned next time I’m at the drugstore…
Posted by Kitty Cleveland Rogers on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 4:53 PM (EDT):
Danielle, I had to laugh when I read your post. I am obsessed with Revlon Colorstay in Bare Maximum! I have several unopened tubes in my vanity so that I never run out, and I stock up on more whenever Walgreen’s is having a sale. I agree that it is also my natural lip color, but only when I’m feeling rosy and rested! I’m glad I’m not alone in this.
Other favorite products: 1) Dr. Tichenor’s toothpaste (hard to find and a bit expensve, but worth it for the pepperminty zing); and 2) Lancome Dual Finish Powder in Matt Buff II. It’s like an eraser for redness, blotches and shine, but it looks very natural.
Posted by Mary B on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 5:51 PM (EDT):
MaryKay!! Love the Facewash (ran out and can’t remember the name) and the foundation. I’m starting what must be rosacea and it covers it without adding to the itching. Clinique was my fav back when I was working. But how about good old Mabeline Mascara in the pink tube. That is my must have.
Posted by Heather on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 8:52 PM (EDT):
I am there with you MaryB. I love my Mary Kay face wash, lotion, and foundation. I stopped using blush, but do like to have a bit of mascara - Mabeline works great. The other guilty pleasure I enjoy, but only use sometimes is MaryKay’s ‘Satin Lips.’ It is essential a mask for your lips followed by a balm. I feel like it brings out the natural pink of my lips. My husband thinks it is silly, but I like it.
Posted by Kristin on Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 9:54 PM (EDT):
I love frivolous girl-talk!
I love love love Burt’s Bees lip balm (the peppermint flavored stuff); also like the Burt’s shimmery stuff, whatever it’s called. Not so much a fan of the colors I’ve tried.
I love St. Ives Apricot scrub, too. I’m using something else right now because the store was sold out of St. Ives, & I cannot wait for this tube to run out!
My latest find is Cover Girl Incredifull lipstick. It has lip balmy stuff in it so it goes on smooth & feels really nice.
Glad to see the reviews of Bare Minerals - I’ve been curious to try it.
Posted by Andrea on Friday, Oct 30, 2009 1:14 AM (EDT):
I’ve been wondering about purchasing the Bare Minerals as well. Sounds like I should just get it. I don’t wear much make-up because I was under the impression my husband didn’t like it, but now I have discovered that he just doesn’t like “fake”, or “too much”.
I love the MooGoo shampoo and conditioner, and thier oil based facial cleanser. It makes my skin feel so soft and doesn’t give it that awful tight feeling.
Posted by Joan on Friday, Oct 30, 2009 6:21 AM (EDT):
Eucerine Daily Senistive skin Moisturizer and Dr. Bronners Peppermint Soap. I don’t know what I would do if they ever discontinued these products. It took me years to figure out what products I could use on my face and body. I have VERY sensitive skin. These are the only two beauty “products” I use. People tell me I look 35. I’m turning the number that begins with a 5 and ends with a O this year. : )
Clinique Almost make-up in medium, thankyouverymuch. I would move heaven and earth to acquire that little green tube of love should it ever disappear off of my Macy’s counter product line-up.
Hmmm, perhaps I should start hoarding it??? That settles it, y’all have scared my pants off and I am going to Macy’s tomorrow to buy them out! (5-6 tubes should be a good start, huh?)
Posted by Nannette Silvernail on Monday, Nov 2, 2009 7:46 PM (EDT):
Okay, Danielle, I went out and bought your Revlon Colorstay Bare Maximum this past weekend (completely and only because of your recommendation—how the internet changes our day-to-day choices!) and I DO love that it stays on FOREVER! Even after eating! However, now I need to know what you recommend to get it off. My beloved face cleanser isn’t strong enough (but it’s not cream or oil-based as the instructions tell me to use). Last night I used my oil-free eye makeup remover on my lips, too, but that just seemed wrong . . . your product of choice . . . ?
Posted by Nannette Silvernail on Monday, Nov 2, 2009 7:53 PM (EDT):
By the way, my beloved products for thorough and healthy-feeling facial cleansing are Avalon Organics Vitamin C gel cleanser and toner. And because of the recommendation here by a commenter, I just ordered some of their Renewal facial cream, too. (I found it cheaper than the drugstore at supplementwarehouse.com) It seemed to make sense to keep with the product line I’ve loved so far.
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