One thing those pictures did teach me is the value of undereye concealer.
I feel like I've spent my entire adult life in search of the perfect undereye concealer. I always have that bruised raccoon look going on.
Um, well, we listened to aggressively cheerful music sung by people chosen for their ability to dance. Then we ate cookie dough, and talked about boys.
Giles ,'Get It Done'
Natter 58: Let's call Venezuela!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kristen - Apr 29, 2008 1:20:55 pm PDT #4133 of 10001
Atropa - Apr 29, 2008 1:23:46 pm PDT #4134 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I feel like I've spent my entire adult life in search of the perfect undereye concealer. I always have that bruised raccoon look going on.
NYX + YSL. Seriously.People can't tell that I'm recovering from the flu thanks to that combo.
§ ita § - Apr 29, 2008 1:27:19 pm PDT #4135 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I kind of like how I look with circles under my eyes, but I think it's because I'm lucky enough to not get puffy. My eyes just look extra sunken and blue-rimmed. Which doesn't bother me--on the contrary it fascinates me.
Kristen - Apr 29, 2008 1:30:59 pm PDT #4136 of 10001
My problem is that I don't, as a rule, wear makeup. Even when I wear "makeup," I only wear tinted moisturizer or sunscreen as my base, which makes the concealer less of a conceal and more of a highlight.
Though, if I could find a foundation I don't hate, I might give your recommended products a whirl for meetings.
ETA: It does amuse me that I fought so much with my mother during my childhood/teenaged years because I wanted to wear makeup. Then, as soon as I hit adulthood, I pretty much stopped wearing it completely.
Atropa - Apr 29, 2008 1:33:31 pm PDT #4137 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
My problem is that I don't, as a rule, wear makeup. Even when I wear "makeup," I only wear tinted moisturizer or sunscreen as my base, which makes the concealer less of a conceal and more of a highlight.
Then honestly, try just the YSL stuff. It blends in so well that it doesn't look like you're wearing "makeup". You just look well-rested.
Kristen - Apr 29, 2008 1:36:59 pm PDT #4138 of 10001
Hmmm. I may have to give that a shot, then. I'm pretty sure they carry it at Neimans. Maybe they can slap some on me and let me walk around for a day before I commit.
beth b - Apr 29, 2008 1:38:58 pm PDT #4139 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I don't remember when I started wearing makeup -- 16? there were no rules that I remember, but I had to keep it light. my father hated nail polish, so I only wore it to bug him. He also hated pierced ears and didn't want us to do it. So I think I did it my first month at collage. Now, no make up and rarely wear earing and only toe polish.
P.M. Marc - Apr 29, 2008 1:40:25 pm PDT #4140 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Kristen, the YSL didn't work for me, but Time Balm by The Balm is GREAT for a concealer. Although it's heavy, application with a light touch in the right places means I don't have to wear any other makeup.
Am I the only one who thought Kate Moss looked better without make-up?
Nope. That wasn't even a good no-makeup picture of her. Jessica Simpson, as mention, also improved without it.
Kristen - Apr 29, 2008 1:46:15 pm PDT #4141 of 10001
Okay, I'm making a list. Assuming I ever have a meeting again, I'll give these a shot and see if any work.
Daisy Jane - Apr 29, 2008 1:46:34 pm PDT #4142 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Thanks for the recs Jilli & Plei. Will def look into them. Is there any way to get samples?
This older couple is kicking all kinds of ass on CC.