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A FEW HOURS FOR @SHANUS QUESTIONS?

Shanus — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:07:03 GMT

Has anyone thought of questions not answered last time?

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Kabella — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:32:08 GMT

@Shanus Good Morning Do you know of a gel eyeliner pen that lasts without drying up so quickly? I would prefer that instead of a pot. Thanks!

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Shanus — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:41:08 GMT

@Kabella Lancome and I think Tarte make good ones, but becuase of the nature of the product to have it dry quickly on the eye, it will dry out quickly in the pen. The only hint is to keep the top closed tightly and do the liner as quickly as possible and then close the cap. Store the pen with point down standing up to keep the ink at the tip.

I don't use gel pens for that reason. I also prefer a more matte, less obvious liner look and use gel pencils from Trish McEvoy and Bobbi Brown. Many cosmetics companies have changed to gel pencils and BB seems to have discontinued their pot liner. I did recently see on their site that you can pre-order it.

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Kabella — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:16:14 GMT

@Shanus Thank You...Yes, the gel pens that I have tried do dry out quickly on the lid. I will look into Bobby Brown or Trish...My favorite eyeliner pencil is UD 24/7...If I remember its one of your faves also? I will only wear mattes. I haven't tried anything better than UD's pencils. Also works so well for the waterline. do you agree?

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depglass — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:18:01 GMT

Someone mentioned blotting tips from a vendor a couple days ago, but they were not repeated in the thread. To blot or not to blot? I've found blotting makes application last longer but takes away some of the effect. Does the type of lip product make a difference, creamy lipstick, matte liquid, gloss, etc?

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Shanus — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:45:57 GMT

@Kabella wrote:
@Shanus Thank You...Yes, the gel pens that I have tried do dry out quickly on the lid. I will look into Bobby Brown or Trish...My favorite eyeliner pencil is UD 24/7...If I remember its one of your faves also? I will only wear mattes. I haven't tried anything better than UD's pencils. Also works so well for the waterline. do you agree?

@Kabella The 24/7 pencils are really waterproof! I do use them in the top waterline to fill in that gap of skin that shows even after tightlining or dotting between lashes. I like the idea of a pencil that sharpens so I can keep it clean. In the bottom waterline, i sometimes use a flesh tone pencil if that area is pink or red. It makes the eye appear larger.

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Kabella — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:49:44 GMT

Yes, I also use a flesh tone for the bottom waterline. I had one from Tarte. I now use Rimmels which I fine just as good.

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Shanus — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:52:08 GMT

@depglass wrote:
Someone mentioned blotting tips from a vendor a couple days ago, but they were not repeated in the thread. To blot or not to blot? I've found blotting makes application last longer but takes away some of the effect. Does the type of lip product make a difference, creamy lipstick, matte liquid, gloss, etc?

@depglass On the RMS show the other night, Rose-Marie showed blotting as a way to keep lipstick on longer. Of course blotting a gloss will remove it. A matte lipstick really needs little blotting. The technique is good for a creamier formula. Fold a kleenex and place between the lips (especially good to keep a darker color off the teeth. Then you can blot the lips, too. Yes, it does remove some of the lipstick. Since I fill in the lip with pencil, it does help hold the color longer. Another trick, she didn't cover, is to blot the color with a separated keleenex to the thinnest sheet. Hold it againt the lipstick and press lightly with a setting powder which go through that thin sheet. Then reapply your color. Hope this explains some of what you missed from the show.

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depglass — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:54:13 GMT

Thank you Shanus, I'll practice this today when I get back from my walk.

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ScrapHappy — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:22:47 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Has anyone thought of questions not answered last time?

Someone here posted some really pretty eye shadows from Drew Barrymore (her flower line?). I'd like to pick them up and put away for Christmas for my daughter. How long does eyeshadows last? I won't be opening it.

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Rose429 — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:39:55 GMT

@Shanus @Hi, could you please tell me what eyeshadow looks good on older, crinkled lids? Also I have very thin brows and missing hair from arch out on left brow. What looks okay on hairless spots? Thank you

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Shanus — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:36:31 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
Has anyone thought of questions not answered last time?
Someone here posted some really pretty eye shadows from Drew Barrymore (her flower line?). I'd like to pick them up and put away for Christmas for my daughter. How long does eyeshadows last? I won't be opening it.

@ScrapHappy If powder shadows, they last indefinitely. I've had some palettes for almost 10 yrs. and because I don't use some of them often, there are plenty of shades left to try out. You'll be fine from now until Dec.

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decaf — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:44:16 GMT

@depglass wrote:
Someone mentioned blotting tips from a vendor a couple days ago, but they were not repeated in the thread. To blot or not to blot? I've found blotting makes application last longer but takes away some of the effect. Does the type of lip product make a difference, creamy lipstick, matte liquid, gloss, etc?

@depglass Here's the video you mention where m/u artist Rose Marie Swift explains her blotting technique. It's about 5:25 into the video.

https://www.qvc.com/rms-beauty-Tinted-Daily-Lip-BalTrio.product.A398110.html?productNumber=a3981

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Shanus — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:48:22 GMT

@Rose429 wrote:
@Shanus @Hi, could you please tell me what eyeshadow looks good on older, crinkled lids? Also I have very thin brows and missing hair from arch out on left brow. What looks okay on hairless spots? Thank you

@Rose429 If lids are crinkled (or crepey), stay with matte shadows over an eyelid primer. You can also use a cream shadow stick in a lighter color as your base. They're usually waterproof or long lasting. A spot of light shimmer shadow just over the pupil gives your eye brightness. At my age, I don't do crazy looks w/ lots of colors. I usually stick with a light, neutral shade on my lid and in the crease and slightly above, I use a shade that's 2 or 3 shades darker than my skin tone. This gives me a semi-defined crease (where my outer eye has started to become a bit hooded), but not an obvious dark line IN the crease which can make your eye socket look sunken.

Brows: I always use 3 products. Don't get scared, it's easy. I use a pencil on the tails where hairs may be sparse or missing. Them I use a powder (either brow powder or most palettes have a taupe or a few brown shades you can mix. This creates a shadow behind the brow hair that makes them fuller, but not painted on. I finish w/ a brow gel. Some gels have fibers in them if you need some extra fullness and they can be clear or a color if you need to cover those pesky grey hairs.

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Love my grandkids — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:08:00 GMT

@Shanus I don't have any questions but I think it's so cool that you do this!

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Toots711 — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:56:27 GMT

@Shanus

1) Do you have an opinion on RMS cosmetics?

2) For years I have liked the appearance of actress Bo Derek's makeup, particularly her blush placement and the luminosity. Do you know how this is achieved?

TYIA!

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Rose429 — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:35:29 GMT

@Shanus @Thank you

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Shanus — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:38:14 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@Shanus I don't have any questions but I think it's so cool that you do this!

Thank you @Love my grandkids . I enjoy helping out with questions/answers when I can.

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Shanus — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:14:37 GMT

@Toots711 wrote:
@Shanus

1) Do you have an opinion on RMS cosmetics?

2) For years I have liked the appearance of actress Bo Derek's makeup, particularly her blush placement and the luminosity. Do you know how this is achieved?

TYIA!

@Toots711 Bo Derek at age 64, certainly has had the advantage of deep peels and maybe lasers after spending much time time in the CA sun to keep her skin clear and plumped. I would also assume, like many celebrities at that age, she's has had surgery and botox/fillers.

I would guess she has famous dermatologists giving advice on skincare and frequent facials. Long story short, with wonderful skin and few wrinkles, you're free to wear less makeup and a natural look like Bo Derek has always favored.

Because she has plump cheeks, she plays that up with a light pink blush and some highlighter/shimmer blush on top. A good product to try that's similar is Bobbi Brown's Illuminating Bronzer in Antiqua...not really a bronze tone, but rather a pink blush with a bit of shimmer. That's what I wear when I use a powder blush. You can also use a cream blush in a pale pink (if coloring similar to hers) and add a bit of cream highlighter (I prefer a cream shimmer eye shadow in a pinkish tone) and mix them together in your hand before tapping them lightly on the cheek. Unless your face/cheeks are naturally "lifted" and very smooth, I wouldn't apply any blush on the apples of cheeks like she does.

It's impossible to duplicate a star's makeup look and have it come out the same. Few women have the same face shape and bone structure as the celebrities they admire.

***Second question about RMS. There are some products that are good and I like Ms. Swift's approach to makeup...natural and not matte. Her concealers are wonderful...creamy and spot on matches. All ".5" shades are more of a corrector, as she explains, since they have a slight peach tone. The Luminizers which are her calling card product is good if you are careful with placement and use a tiny bit. I tried it on top of my cream blush instead of placing it where she demonstrated in an area over the blush. I think after a certain age, shine products should be kept away from the under eye/possibly wrinkled area. The mascara does hold lashes in a curl. The lip balms can be found in a drug store. The colors aren't that unual to find. My Burt's Bees in a cranberry shade is very similar. Her blush palcement is spot on not going below the nostrils. I also do the 2 fingers next to the nose before placing blush. Here's the resoning. The middle of the face should remain lighter than the rest. It's the area people see first...eyes, lips, etc. If lighter, it's naturally highlighted without using additional shimmer products. In general, RMS is better for normal to dry skin. The Brow Powders are 3 good shades, but can be dupilcated w/ eyeshadows or brow powders in the drugstore price range. Most shadow palettes also have similar shades to use. Her brow brush is unique. I have that and it's a game changer to create a natural looking fuller brow. The slanted brow brushes tend to add a harsher line and too much color. Yes, using it wet, as she says, is a good idea if missing brow hairs and need that extra filling in. Were there particular products you wanted info about?

Apologies for a long post to answer your questions.

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Shanus — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:15:15 GMT

@Rose429 wrote:
@Shanus @Thank you

@Rose429