Originally posted by carole

One thing I cannot stand is the lipsticks that are supposed to stay on and not come off, they all feel so gross on my lips, has anyone come across one that is excellent, because I have tried a few and now given up as they are so yuck.
Carole, it is ALL in the application. Use a lip puffer-upper..I use something by Lancome (who should worship me for the money I spend at their counter) to rid yourself of the cracks/crevices. Then, after it is dry, use a pencil, and do both the outline and the lip in that colour. Then, use a lip colour, and blot with tissue, then, use a clear sort of gel- I use Lancome Juicy Tubes! and blot slightly. I think that really sets it. I know some people use powder, too.

Lancome, Lancome, Lancome. I don't subscribe to their facial cleansing system (since I am NOT going back to school again for the tutorial). I use a moisturizer, eye creme and lip creme. Then, foundation- and I use a sheer one, Lancome...nice and light coverage, to even the tones. Then, pressed powder and blush. Turning your attention to my eyes, I use a eye foundation to help the eye shadow stick, and line my eyes with a pencil. Then, I use Lancome's something something mascara. But, I am going back to Covergirl...I dont notice any difference, besides the price. I was using the brow stuff, but, that was just getting too carried away for most days.

Now, I can go a weekend without make up, if I am not going 'out'.

I have had many a friends (formerly, he he) that professed their opinion about natural v. made up , God gave me this look, blah, blah, blah...WHATEVER! God also gave you a nekkid body, deoderant free armies, and plain jane hair, .....so, just don't go there. And, it is rare that I see someone without makeup that couldn't look a little more 'finished' with it. Now, I am not arguing someone's right not to wear it...but, I do think it is a more polished look. I am not talking about wearing it to jobs where you sweat, to the gym, running out to get milk...but, in general type situtions.