What cosmetics work for you?

Indonesia
November 19, 2008 2:25am CST
Finding the right cosmetics to buy and apply is important and different for every person. I love applying cosmetics, as I feel it improves the overall look and appearance of a tired or aging face. Cosmetics for the face are important as they are usually different for different ethnicities, age groups, genders, and styles. I think it is important to find exactly what types of products work for you as it varies from person to person. Makeup products, moisturizers, lotions, anti-aging products, where do you begin? Begin by finding a moisturizer that's suitable for your skin. Then, find a foundation that matches your skin tone and skin likeness, such as foundation appropriate for oily skin that will different than what is appropriate for dry skin. This is a great base for applying makeup. Learn the mechanics and techniques for applying lipstick, blush, eye color, eyeliner, etc. It's important that is specific to you and makes your personality pop. What makeup is most suitable for you?
7 responses
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
I am definitely a make up addict! I love cosmetics. I love how cosmetics enhance my skin tone. For me, a make up should work with your skin tone and not against it. I have tried a lot of products and I am very happy to say that I have finally found the right one for me. I think that the most important make up in my kit is my foundation, it all starts with a good base. The shade should be the closest to your skin tone so it may work with your skin and not against it. A good make up should enhance your natural beauty. I believe the good cosmetics are those that are natural-looking, not those that look over done. A make-up is one of the important little things in a woman's life, so it should not be neglected no matter how simple it may be, because this little colored swatches can boost the confidence of ladies from all races and walks of life.
• Philippines
19 Nov 08
By the way, the best product I have tried is BareMinerals. I just adore it, I apply it every day. It doesn't only add radiance to my skin, but I have also observed that it helps me prevent blemishes. If I have to put something on in my face every single day, it certainly should be something healthy for my skin, just like BareMinerals. I would never use another foundation other than this.
@jlovesbsb (243)
• United States
6 Dec 08
i'm asian and i use a brand that is made for asians with yellow tone bases. the brand called zhen beauty. i don't know if many people have heard about it. it's made in the United States. i don't live in the US so i have to ship all the product that i want. :( love the products it really bends in well with my skin tone. love it. i don't use moisturizer since it makes my skin really oily and i hate that.
@deem1977 (242)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I think that a variety of different cosmetics producs works for me. I have found a foundation and concealer that I like, several blushes that I like, a variety of eyeshadows, and a couple of mascaras. I think it is possible to find products that you can enjoy and work with at every price range. I also think it is possible to find products that do not work for you and that do not flatter you at every price range as well. No matter how expensive a product is, if it does not work for you, it is not worth buying even though it might work for many other people or it might be a popular product right now. I think that with cosmetics, it is important to acquire the right brushes -- regardless of whether they are expensive or inexpensive -- because they application tools can really make a difference in how well the final look will come out. Many good brushes are reasonably priced. So I recommend that we remember the application tools when we are shopping because it may be that we need the right brushes rather than a different blush or eye shadow.
@messageme (2821)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I love cosmetic products. Unfortunately I can't ever find the right one for me, but that is because the products are so expensive that I just go for the cheapest one I can find. Beauty shouldn't be so expensive.
@julise (494)
• Indonesia
24 Nov 08
I never use foundation. So my make up is judt moisture lotion plus loose powder. If want to a party, i use the same thing and adding mascara and blush on. never use any pencil for the lips, most of the time i just add lipbalm. my face need not much of shadow or anything so its just easy to use less make up. for the eye, sometimes i use anti aging, coz i got black circles under it.
• India
27 Nov 08
I love applying cosmetics, It's important to use a foundation that matches your natural skin. There are three types of blush- Powder, Gel, and Cream. Powder is the most popular. Cream blushes are great if you have dry skin. Gel blushes are really good. There are tow kinds of powder-loose and pressed. Pressed powder usually comes in a compact. Loose powder serves as a good replacement for foundation in the summer heat. They are both good at taking away the shine on your face.
@ckhair13 (185)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I've worn make-up since I was in high school so I have probably tried everything out there. This summer I decided that I wanted to try the mineral make-up, but it was so expensive when I checked out all the different ones online & I didn't want to spend the money & not get the right shade or it didn't look right. Well I was in Wal-Mart & found that Covergirl makes mineral make-up too. So I tried it & I absolutely love it! I don't feel all gooey & sticky and it washes off so easily or if you are too lazy to wash it off the night before(I know gross! But with a 5 month old sometimes I just crash at night!)it comes off just fine in the shower the next day & I don't break out from it or anything! I do like Mary Kay make-up but they are a little expensive, but now one of my friends sells it & she gives me samples all the time!