tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post3337704847945845413..comments2024-03-27T14:18:47.272-04:00Comments on Blue House Journal: Retirement Remedies: Affordable Make-Up Basicsterricheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-7205874946419033592015-06-29T23:30:58.246-04:002015-06-29T23:30:58.246-04:00Tru Blend fix stick by Covergirl is really nice. I...Tru Blend fix stick by Covergirl is really nice. I had been using a very expensive version by Dior. Ran out,so I tried the Fix stick you mentioned and am quite happy with the results. Thanks for the tip.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882982652857385485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-74835847663568313112015-06-27T10:29:31.989-04:002015-06-27T10:29:31.989-04:00Good morning,Great topic! And how about cleansers/...Good morning,Great topic! And how about cleansers/ moisturizers/ etc? I have dark circles under my eyes that nothing covers well without making me look like a racoon. I know some of you gals will have suggestions! Thanks AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-79593740634492189792015-06-26T08:15:07.169-04:002015-06-26T08:15:07.169-04:00Great Minds think alike! I always wear a primer an...Great Minds think alike! I always wear a primer and have consistently used L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB cream as my primer. It goes on white then changes color to adjust to your skin tone. genius! You can wear alone or wear other makeup over it. Most of the time I wear it alone. You can just barely see my freckles peeping through and I like that. Sometimes I use Josie Maran's argan infused pencil concealers and face powder for more coverage .Her product line is a bit expensive but you get skin benefits from the argan oil and I like that there are no parabens and other nasty stuff in her products.I find that as I get older less is more for sure! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194344724652174351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-48257795049878664572015-06-25T18:28:22.098-04:002015-06-25T18:28:22.098-04:00I actually loved using makeup and jewelry and dres...I actually loved using makeup and jewelry and dressing nice. It seemed natural and just the way I was. That is years ago. Hubby did not like much makeup and over the years that went to only blush being used. Add marriage and kids and not having women friends, money etc and I lost my way so to speak. Oh I dressed nice enough but not with much flair or things that made me feel like me. Kind of blah basic dressing. I never went the pajamas to town look or anything like that but still I knew I did not feel like the way I wanted to present myself. Well I do more now!! Thanks Terri! So now I am ready to add some makeup back into my routine and go the next step! I am glad you wrote this post and got me thinking now about putting more polish to those new outfits I put together!!! :-))) SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-48710751910240389272015-06-24T22:15:44.843-04:002015-06-24T22:15:44.843-04:00I used to wear it all. But the older I've gott...I used to wear it all. But the older I've gotten, the more that was left by the side of the road until I don't use any now. The gal I worked with was an AVON dealer and she made fun of my lipstick one day and that just did it. I have no makeup self confidence anymore. My two claims to "beauty" are earrings and coloring my hair. My hubby doesn't care, dare I say even notice?! Smile. I hated having lashes that clicked against my glasses. Oh so many reasons to just give it up. My barn probably needs painting but it isn't going to get it. LOL PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-3394861248948590112015-06-24T21:42:48.765-04:002015-06-24T21:42:48.765-04:00I know I am out of the loop on lots of things. Gla...I know I am out of the loop on lots of things. Glad to hear others don't know what primer is either? Is it foundation? Haven't heard of several of those brands. Where I live few women wear makeup, unless they work in an office or some related job dealing with the public. I do like makeup and jewelry so do wear it quite often, but often I am the only one in the group who does. Quite often I have found cosmetics, nail polish, ect at the dollar store. Gramma DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-71034080075651064062015-06-24T20:04:47.216-04:002015-06-24T20:04:47.216-04:00I also never heard of "primer" except wh...I also never heard of "primer" except when painting the back fence. :D But I'm assuming it is what we used to call foundation or is it just moisturizer?Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-83834194608757658622015-06-24T12:15:48.241-04:002015-06-24T12:15:48.241-04:00I just remembered something funny...my late in-law...I just remembered something funny...my late in-laws were over one day and after they were home my Southern Belle MIL called my husband and asked if I was sick. He said I was not and why and she said it was because I was not wearing lipstick! I learned to always have my makeup on and refreshed so that she would think I was okay. Crazy but that was always her world and the way she lived.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-76698710827586000092015-06-24T10:50:40.645-04:002015-06-24T10:50:40.645-04:00We use several of the same products!! I've rea...We use several of the same products!! I've really slimmed down and simplified my makeup collection and routine the past year or so. I used to just love makeup and loved mid-high end stuff that was not in my budget. I finally got wise and realized I could find products I loved just as much (some even more) at much, much lower prices.<br /><br />I do not currently use a concealer. I have tried several but they tend to make the darkness under my eyes look even worse so I have learned it's just not for me.<br /><br />I use the same Rimmel primer and really like it! I'll have to try the Elf brand as well. Like you, I use the untinted.<br /><br />For foundation, I tend to jump around a lot. Currently I'm using two that I switch back and forth on - an NYC Smooth Skin foundation and an NYX Matte Not Flat foundation.<br /><br />I use the same Fit Me powder and find that it is a very nice color and coverage without feeling heavy at all.<br /><br />For blush I have a few random items but they are all powder blushes - a Tarte blush in Coral left over from higher-priced days, a NYX corally-pink blush, a Maybelline Soft Pink and a CoverGirl naturals (one of those with multiple colors you swirl together) and I think the last one is my favorite. I also have an NYX matte not flat bronzer but I don't use it very often. <br /><br />For eyes, like you, I tend to just do an eyeliner or swipe of shadow on my line and mascara. I love that Carbon Black Voluminous mascara. I keep trying others but always go back to that faithful L'oreal tube.<br /><br />Lipstick I'm rather hit or miss with. I have mostly the same colors - I tend to go for a warm pink tone because my skin is warm toned by my lips turn everything brighter pink than what's in the tube. So I stick with neutrals on just about everything.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing these goodies with us! I love looking into friends makeup stash!Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251936768042830801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-60540817879643637962015-06-24T10:07:41.438-04:002015-06-24T10:07:41.438-04:00This is a fun post!
I have used Clinique foundati...This is a fun post!<br /><br />I have used Clinique foundation for I think 30 years. It has changed over the years but I like that they do my color for me and match me to the right foundation as my skin has aged. It does cost about $25 a bottle but it lasts about 6 months so I am fine with the cost. Concealer and blush are always Almay and the rest is pretty much deals at Publix on Covergirl. I quit wearing mascara years ago because it just drives me nuts and I finally decided that I could not wear it if I didn't want to! I cleanse with a handmade organic safflower oil soap that I get from Sungold, 55 bars at a time. It is our only soap. I have moisturized for at least ten years with fragrance free Lubriderm lotion. I put on make up every morning right after my shower. My family thinks I am sick if I do not. <br /><br />I was horribly allergic to perfume for 25 years and even though I could wear it now I cannot bring myself to do so because so many others are allergic to it and I know how it is to suffer. This is not meant to heap guilt on anyone's head! We are totally fragrance free in our home so this drives what I buy. After so many years of being so we just do not like fragrances. <br /><br />doe853-When we visit our son in Boston I always think that the women in your area are so beautiful because they do not wear make up and just seem so 'real'! In my area of the south it is considered frumpy and I wish we could change our attitude about it.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-49794196713200835192015-06-24T09:37:41.635-04:002015-06-24T09:37:41.635-04:00How fun this post is Terri. I used to love playing...How fun this post is Terri. I used to love playing with makeup. Noe I seldom wear it around the house and even out, not so much. My husband doesn't care and it is not too common in Vermont for people to dress up often or wear makeup. Being from n.j. Originally, this used to drive me crazy bu I have gotten used to it and quite lazy. I should start again, it does make you feel better about yourself. ����doe853https://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944604275614243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-91072282352371266732015-06-24T02:21:56.402-04:002015-06-24T02:21:56.402-04:00Boy am I out of it...I never heard of primer.... ...Boy am I out of it...I never heard of primer.... :( :-) I think it is about time my granddaughter took grandma shopping and gave me makeup lessons for this century!! lol lol I walk into the makeup department even at Target and the selections amaze me and also I will admit completely confuse me! 20 year old granddaughter though understands it all !! { I USED to too!! } Thanks for the wakeup call Terri. Maybe my face should reflect my new clothes looks!! !!! More fun ahead...... :-))))) SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com