hahaha sounds like my top collection...damn near every thing not tee-shirt or work related is low cut; or can be arranged to show cleavage.

Anyway back to the point any any good advise on removing scars and dark spots?

I was considering making a thread kindof like this, an IRG dress up thread were those who were looking for advice could post pictures of themselves (wearing simple, form-revealing clothing so we could get an idea of their body type) with height, budget, goal or other relevant info and other members could give them tips or ideas of clothes to wear (with yummy links) or close-ups of their faces or eyes for advice or or make-up ideas.  Depending on what people were comfortable with, I would either put it in General or IFD due to pictureness.

Male IRGers would be most welcome - I'm sure Gio has plenty to share on flattering suits, and I for one think men need to wear more dresses. 

In more relevant things, I was wondering if anyone hear had tried that new foundation that comes with what appears to be a mini-paint roller.  Does that even work?

Last edited by OnlyInThisLight (04-01-2010 07:57:14 PM)

What a GREAT thread. I sadly get all my makeup tips from Michelle Phan. I love her tutorials and her voice is so soothing.

I need to know who did Porl King's eyeliner and how. Because I'm really jealous of how cool that looks. It looks like liquid liner, but I've never seen it that thick and close to the eye.

(But it might just be his eyeshape, or the black and white that brings it out so much.)

OnlyInThisLight wrote:

I was considering making a thread kindof like this, an IRG dress up thread were those who were looking for advice could post pictures of themselves (wearing simple, form-revealing clothing so we could get an idea of their body type) with height, budget, goal or other relevant info and other members could give them tips or ideas of clothes to wear (with yummy links) or close-ups of their faces or eyes for advice or or make-up ideas.  Depending on what people were comfortable with, I would either put it in General or IFD due to pictureness.

I would LOVE a thread like this. Very, very much.

I have come to the realization that I have not been properly documenting my makeup escapades. Therefore, you only get this one.



Bear in mind that I now realize that fuchsia is only an acceptable highlight/browbone color in 1987....even though I just did this 6 months ago. I also didn't use any primer or base underneath, and that I'm shiny as fuck.

SexingTouga24/7/365 wrote:

hahaha sounds like my top collection...damn near every thing not tee-shirt or work related is low cut; or can be arranged to show cleavage.

Anyway back to the point any any good advise on removing scars and dark spots?

The only thing i can think of offhand is cocoa butter. I've been told it works pretty good for stretch marks, which are essentially tiny scars anyway, so I figure the mechanics are the same. Google also says to try Vitamin E oil and/or tea tree oil,

Last edited by Raven Nightshade (04-05-2010 09:06:40 PM)

I bought the Urban Decay Primer Potion today. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can try it out I'll post pics if I have some good results.

I've been wanting to start wearing more make-up in order to look more polished and professional -but I suck at it and have never really worn any for any extended period of time.  I hate stuff touching my face because with my acne the thought of applying a layer of potentially pore-clogging cream to it grosses me out -but I do want to conceal my acne.  I also have dark circles under my eyes to deal with.  Does anyone have any advice on types of light, non pore-clogging foundations, concealers or powders that would do the trick?  Preferably ones that also last a awhile or are, I guess you could say hygienic -  I hear make-up can grow bacteria after awhile, which is another reason I rarely buy or use it.    Finally, I have green eyes (on the darker side), medium brown hair, thick, dark eyebrows, long lashes that clump easily, darker-toned lips and paler skin.  Any good advice on colors?

OnlyInThisLight wrote:

I've been wanting to start wearing more make-up in order to look more polished and professional -but I suck at it and have never really worn any for any extended period of time.  I hate stuff touching my face because with my acne the thought of applying a layer of potentially pore-clogging cream to it grosses me out -but I do want to conceal my acne.  I also have dark circles under my eyes to deal with.  Does anyone have any advice on types of light, non pore-clogging foundations, concealers or powders that would do the trick?  Preferably ones that also last a awhile or are, I guess you could say hygienic -  I hear make-up can grow bacteria after awhile, which is another reason I rarely buy or use it.    Finally, I have green eyes (on the darker side), medium brown hair, thick, dark eyebrows, long lashes that clump easily, darker-toned lips and paler skin.  Any good advice on colors?

There are other forumites far better suited to giving you color advice. However, I like mineral-based foundation. It's light and doesn't clog up my pores. As for bacteria, I've heard that they can live in your brushes and cause breakouts, so be sure to invest in a brush cleaner as well. I bought my brush cleaner from Sephora and quite a few brands use mineral-based foundation (the one I use is called Mineral Wear, but it has trouble staying on throughout the day).

Asfa wrote:

I have been thinking of asking for a face primer (the Too Faced one, maybe), but I have never used anything like this and I don't know how practical they are, nor if their effect is actually noticeable.

The one primer I tried was from NARS, and it made a difference. It seals up the cracks in your skin (small as they are) so your foundation sits evenly and the antioxidants in it prevent your foundation from going orangey. However it is expensive and I've heard it doesn't take to non-NARS foundation kindly. I also couldn't justify buying it because I tend to save makeup for special occasions.



I agree with Raven, defs go into Sephora and play around with what you like.

Asfalolh wrote:

Thank you to you both!
I'll try to go to the mega Sephora store next to my college at some point next week, even though I feel quite silly and out of place when I'm there. I'll write down your advice, because I'm afraid the salesperson could talk me into buying many things I don't actually need.

When I was in Houston, I spent a lot of time at Sephora trying stuff on. The salespeople will constantly ask if you need help or anything, and I tell them "I'm just looking, thanks" or some iteration thereof. As for feeling out-of-place, just act like you're supposed to be there. This is just good advice no matter where you are.

As a final question, have you ever used an eyelash curler? I wear mascara way too often (my eyelids do not like it), and I was thinking that it could be a good substitute, but my roommate says they never worked for her...

Just in general, your mileage may vary. I've used them, and I find them helpful. My eyelashes have very little upward curl to them, and some even stick straight out or even curl downward. Using an eyelash curler actually keeps them up and out of the way.

Also, if you use mascara, don't curl until after you apply it. Yes, some of it will come off, but that's okay. You're also supposed to pump the curler a few times instead of just doing it once or twice.

OnlyInThisLight wrote:

I hate stuff touching my face because with my acne the thought of applying a layer of potentially pore-clogging cream to it grosses me out -but I do want to conceal my acne.

Well, "potentially" is the key word here. A lot of the pore-clogging can be avoided by being incredibly thorough when you wash it off.


Syora's got you covered on product recs, so I'll skip ahead. I will say this, though. Go online and hunt for free samples, since I know you're living on the cheap. Some mineral makeup brands are expensive as fuck.

I hear make-up can grow bacteria after awhile, which is another reason I rarely buy or use it. 

It does, but that's part of the package. Powders take longer than liquids do for the same reason that flour doesn't go bad as fast as milk does. There are multiple flaws in that parallel, however, since human skin is dirtier than the average measuring cup.

Anyway, as a general rule, you have to start checking the wetter stuff after about 3 months (mascara, liquid foundations, liquid lip glosses) for changes in smell, color, and consistency. That's how you know it's starting to turn on you. Your mascara is especially important because eye infections are bad, m'kay. Also, eyeliners, regardless of composition, are a constant hazard from the first use simply because it's your eye.

Finally, I have green eyes (on the darker side), medium brown hair, thick, dark eyebrows, long lashes that clump easily, darker-toned lips and paler skin.  Any good advice on colors?

Well, if you want to take the easy way out, Wet-n-Wild and Almay have eyeshadow kits for specific eye colors. I'd just use those at first. I honestly don't believe too much in "X eyes should wear Y eyeshadow", so I'd just play around with it.  The only hard recommendation I have is to buy a nude/natural color for your highlight/browbone. If it almost disappears on you when you try it on, then that's it.

As for lip color, that's a bit more complicated because your complexion factors in a bit. I'd just start with finding a lip color that comes close to your natural lip tone and branch out from there. I get the feeling, though, that you won't do well with blue-toned pinks and reds.

Last edited by Raven Nightshade (12-16-2010 12:35:42 PM)

Asfalolh wrote:

Thank you to you both!
I'll try to go to the mega Sephora store next to my college at some point next week, even though I feel quite silly and out of place when I'm there. I'll write down your advice, because I'm afraid the salesperson could talk me into buying many things I don't actually need.

As a final question, have you ever used an eyelash curler? I wear mascara way too often (my eyelids do not like it), and I was thinking that it could be a good substitute, but my roommate says they never worked for her...

An eyelash curler does work for me, but then I also use mascara with it along with falsies from time to time...the difference is a curl but it's not all that noticeable unless your lashes are pin-straight or grow down. You could try squeezing the eyelash curler at the lash roots and then pumping the curler as you move outward towards the ends

lex wrote:

An eyelash curler does work for me, but then I also use mascara with it along with falsies from time to time...the difference is a curl but it's not all that noticeable unless your lashes are pin-straight or grow down. You could try squeezing the eyelash curler at the lash roots and then pumping the curler as you move outward towards the ends

Thank you! My lashes are quite pin-straight, actually, so I included an eyelash curler in my list along with some more make-up; now I need to wait until the Epiphany (6th of January) to see what my mother got me. Christmas is not over yet in this part of the world, which is exciting! Once I have some more money (I blew it all on presents) I might go buy myself an eyelash curler in case she got me something else.