Makeup woes.

[foxmonkey]

Believe it or not, a post that's not (primarily) about JC. *gasp!* Yes, I'm shocked too.

Why do makeup manufacturers think that every woman in America wants water-based foundation? I've got dry skin, small pores, and I need moisture, dammit. *Not* some moisture-rich (ha!) water-based product. I want/prefer something with oil in it; it feels good on my skin, even hours later. Waaaah!

(This rant made more sense and sounded better in my head. Might have something to do with the fact that Mr. Foxmonkey is trying to talk to me while I'm trying to update.)

I used to buy a *gorgeous* powder from Estee Lauder. Light texture, no color, matte. Absolutely perfect. After blotting my (oil-based!) foundation, I'd dust a little powder on, then brush off the excess. My skin looked *wonderful*, perfect and flawless. So having found the perfect powder, what happens? The formula changes! Suddenly sparkly/glittery powders are all the rage beause supposedly, this reflects light and makes your skin look all dewy and fresh. I don't *want* light-reflective powder. I hate it. Why do they do this? :-(

Comments

[kgoodbuddy.livejournal.com]

What, you haven't learned to buy a lifetime supply of anything you love? Cosmetics, bras, shoes, whatever. The minute you find something you love, the folks who make it start plotting to change it ;-) Try Revlon Age-Defying Pressed Loose Powder (isn't that an oxymoron?). It's very fine, translucent, nice compact, NO GLITTER, no smell, and you can get it at the drugstore. I agree that this whole shimmer thing has gone WAY too far---who needs to look like a disco queen in the middle of the afternoon?

KathyG

[foxmonkey.livejournal.com]

I agree that this whole shimmer thing has gone WAY too far---who needs to look like a disco queen in the middle of the afternoon?

Exactly!


Revlon Age-Defying Pressed Loose Powder (isn't that an oxymoron?)

Bwahahahahaha! That's hilarious. Also, I don't get it. It's loose but it's pressed??? I take it it's not as firmly packed as pressed powder?

I've tried both. My fave powder ever (the stuff that got disco-ized) was loose. God, I loved that stuff! The powder I'm using now is pressed, but I prefer the texture of loose powder.

Thanks for the tip and yay for being able to buy it at the drug store! How annoying is it to drive out to the big stores to buy something and they don't have your shade? Argh! Argh, argh!

Now if I can find a nice oil-based foundation, I'll be in heaven. :-)

[kgoodbuddy.livejournal.com]

I have no idea how it can be loose and pressed at the same time----it seems like most any other compact except that its texture is incredibly fine. I was always a loose-powder person, but I like this much better. And it's WAY less messy ;-)

KG

[mueve-la-cadera.livejournal.com]

Shiseido makes a great foundation that isn't water based, and it's great for dry skin. It also has a matte finish. I think it's called "Cream Foundation."

[foxmonkey.livejournal.com]

Shiseido makes a great foundation that isn't water based, and it's great for dry skin. It also has a matte finish. I think it's called "Cream Foundation."

Thanks, I'll look for it!

The next time I find something that I *really* like, you can bet I'm going to buy at least three.

[myorangecrush.livejournal.com]

Clinque Moisture Surge Gel is amazing, I love it and it lasts forever too, your skin just sucks it in. i'm dry skin small pores too and I love all clinques stuff. Dramatically Different Mositurising lotion for normal, moisture surge gel for nose.

I use their loose powder too, they do a non sparkly one.

it's a shame their foundation doesn't come in a pale enough shade for me, I am milky white!

Gill

[foxmonkey.livejournal.com]

Clinque Moisture Surge Gel is amazing, I love it and it lasts forever too, your skin just sucks it in. i'm dry skin small pores too and I love all clinques stuff. Dramatically Different Mositurising lotion for normal, moisture surge gel for nose. I use their loose powder too, they do a non sparkly one.

Which is funny, because I used to be a *fiend* for Clinique stuff! My cheeks are my absolute driest part, and even though I can get a touch oily on my nose, just a little bit, it feels dry as well, sometimes.

I've got sensitive skin too, and had problems with Dramatically Different Lotion. I use Lubriderm, and have been for years. I *love* it. I can't use the Lubriderm for Dry Skin formulation, strangely enough. It's too thick and waxy feeling for me. I just use extra lotion on the driest parts and that takes care of it.

I'll try the Moisture Surge, see what my skin thinks of it. :-) You know, I don't think I've ever tried Clinique powders, but I don't know why. Hmmm, or have I? It would be lovely if you could order samples over the internet. Maybe I need to check out the site!

Thanks for the tip about Moisture Surge. I'll look for it. :-)

[myorangecrush.livejournal.com]

Have you got a local store that sells clinque, cos they should have samples there that you can beg, borrow and steal.

i've not got any samples myself at the moment, I have a habit of picking them up. it's the only stuff my skin doens't react too.

G