Need Advice on makeup purchases!

I personally don't like MAC foundations because they broke me out but everyone's skin is different. Most MAC counters will give you samples to try out. Another great place to ask for samples is Sephora. I load up on them lol.

My favorite eyelid primer is Urban Decay Primer Potion (original formula in the purplish tube)

Stippling brush. I don't own one. My friend has the Sephora Platinum Foundation Airbrush #55 and really likes it. I believe it costs around $40.00 The MAC stippling brush that is popular is the #187.

Gel moisturizer: I use Complex 15, the cheapest ist at walmart

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Originally Posted by IRefuseToPayFullPrice

Thanks for your input! A couple questions:



I have La Base Pro primer by Lancome and I'll look into the Génifique serum. How much is that?



Is this similar to Mac Fix +?

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I think the Genefique is quite a lot- i didnt buy it so im really not sure... sorry :(

As for the Mac Fix +, yes it is very similar, so if you prefer Mac then get that one!!

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Originally Posted by junnydavis

what is your budget ?

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It's really hard to say what my budget is because if I really like a product and there's no cheaper alternative that will perform as well then I'm willing to pay full price for them (like Lancome, Vichy, and Smashbox).

I agree that the MAC Stippling brush is probably the best... I haven't tried the Sigma brush but I heard that is comparable to MAC and much cheaper.

My favorite eye shadow primer is a toss up between Urban Decay Primer Potion and Pandora's Makeup Box Eyelid Primer($20.00)-http://www.pandorasmakeupbox.com/ind...&parent=6&pg=1

The only foundation that I have even tried that is waterproof is Revlon Auqastay foundation. It is a mineral formula so it is a powder but has GREAT coverage. I spent an entire day in and out of the pool and my skin still looked wonderful :) I like some of the others found that MAC is too heavy for me and I am quite fair and MAC has a poor selection of fair tones (even told this by the MAC rep) I love MACS eyeshadow (awesome selection) but not the foundation. I am also unsure if there is a waterproof version.

For lashes I just by the individual ones at WM. I find that with the individual lashes I am able to get a very natural look at a good price :)

Hope this helps :)
Alice

If it's only for a bachelorette party, you can ask Mac for a sample of their eyelid primer, which will do for the party AND you can try it out before you buy the full size.

hi,
diffrerent skins have diffrent perference, so i suggest you make certain your own skin type and choose the right one suits you.

It surely looks like you want to experience the most awesome makeover
:top:and most of the supplies you mentioned can be found in http://www.sephora.com/. They have a wide range of options that may compliment your needs exactly. I make it a habit to search online when in search of things because of the convenience that it offers. As for your need for false eyelashes, I suggest you visit http://www.shopandmodel.com/ it is one of the online sites I frequent. But of course, the choice is still yours to make in the end and nothing can be better than to weigh its pros and cons when making a purchase.