Beauty

[Mimi 1883]

@Shanus  I also forgot to ask you if you have a favorite eyeshadow palette? I'm enjoying Tarte palettes (Tarteist Pro, Tartelette, Toasted - some from each one) and the Pro Eyeshadow Palette from Doll 10. There are many others, but I keep reaching for those. Have you tried any of the $3 palettes from Elf so many are raving about? 

[Shanus]

@Mimi 1883  My recommendation re: which youtubers to follow was mostly for women who had specific issues. I was steering them towards "tutorials" closer to those in their age range..20 years younger is fine. It's difficult for me to follow a 30 year old's suggestions for skincare and foundation, for example. Her needs are quite different than for someone 71. Love Anne P, Melissa (think it's over 50 or 60...forgot the name of channel), follow Ms. Goldgirl who's mid-40's, Hot N' Flashy although she's had so much work done, her recommendations are not accurate re: skincare). Wayne Goss is a master for specific techniques, Lisa Eldridge is in mid-late 40's, etc. You can google makeup videos on YouTube for over 50, 60, etc. 

I just watch to catch a new makeup/skincare product coming out. My techniques were taught years ago and updated in seminars. I do my "footwork" for new makeup coming out online, receive promo kits, used to go to stores to swatch myself for shades and get samples...will be doing that again soon, hopefully. Keep in mind most influencers are sponsored. Even if they say "No", just mentioning an eye shadow palette can bring them a promo kit worth hundreds of dollars in products and a hefty check for mentioning their line. They can accept it or not. 

Tilbury or Bobbi Brown videos, Laura Mercier, Trish, etc. are ones I trust because it's their own makeup lines. Yes, they try to sell products, but the demos are helpful and carry over to other makeup brands. 

I don't trust many skincare tutorials/videos. Everyone's skin is different and products are hit and miss. Expensive to try and not work. Someone can recommend Lancôme, for instance, receive a lifetime supply for themselves at no cost and they love it...works for their skin type. Does nothing for me and don't like products w/ fragrance. I am also not so keen on derms that try to sell their own skincare on YouTube. Like w/ everything else, consumers have to be smart about their purchases and think about ingredients, etc. 

[Shanus]

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@Mimi 1883 wrote:

@Shanus  I also forgot to ask you if you have a favorite eyeshadow palette? I'm enjoying Tarte palettes (Tarteist Pro, Tartelette, Toasted - some from each one) and the Pro Eyeshadow Palette from Doll 10. There are many others, but I keep reaching for those. Have you tried any of the $3 palettes from Elf so many are raving about? 

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@Mimi 1883   Right now my favorites are the older Naked Basics palettes...The smaller Nakeds 2 and the larger UD Ultimate Basics w/ 9 shadows (only avail. on Amazon) and several MAC prefilled 9 shadow palettes. A recent purchase this year was Marc Jacobs Stiletto, cool palette w/ greys, lavender and my go to is Laura Mercier's Artist's palette (not sure still available.) when do a more "done up" look. For everyday, it's usually the UD's matte, bronzer in the crease, tightline and mascara. 

In my pro stash, I have too many to mention. Just went through them last week and tossed 15 palettes. Some had hit pan in the best colors and others just weren't used enough to take up space. Laura Mercier and Bobbi used to have single shadow w/ empty palettes that you filled with shades of choice. Both are getting away from that in favor of pre-filled palettes. Same w/ MAC. Less expensive to purchase ready made palettes. 

I did try the ELF palettes and found too much fallout. Prefer Milani as my drugstore brand.

[Mimi 1883]

@Shanus  Thanks for clarifying. 😉  I watch some about skincare, but honestly, all I use are products from The Ordinary; very inexpensive and they work (for me.) So glad I don't have to keep trying the next new and improved skincare products everyone claims is the best new must have. Although, I did use and love the oldie but goodie Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair. It really did work.

[Shanus]

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@Mimi 1883 wrote:

@Shanus  Thanks for clarifying. 😉  I watch some about skincare, but honestly, all I use are products from The Ordinary; very inexpensive and they work (for me.) So glad I don't have to keep trying the next new and improved skincare products everyone claims is the best new must have. Although, I did use and love the oldie but goodie Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair. It really did work.

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@Mimi 1883   You're not the Lone Ranger. Been using Skinceuticals since the year after it came out...a decade? Just added an acid pad by PTR a few days a week to my routine. It's been discontinued, so when finished w/ this supersized backup jar, will be on the hunt for another brand. 

[Mimi 1883]

@Shanus  I saw a recent video Mel did with the new Charlotte Tilbury Eye Colour Magic Luxury Quads (all limited editions) that all looked beautiful. For some reason I just have not purchased any of her products, but just may purchase one of those. I think it was just so much hype for her and her makeup that I just didn't want to be a part of it, if that makes any sense. I didn't even purchase the much loved Pillow Talk lipstick. At least her products are cruelty free. 👍 

I have the UD Born to Run (rarely, if ever use) and Naked Ultimate Basics which is a great neutrals and matte palette. Yes, forgot about Milani - Pure Passion and Must Loved Mattes; very nice. Before changing to cruelty free, I purchased Estée Lauder Violette - such pretty shadows - I was pleasantly surprised. 

When I'm in a hurry I usually grab my Smashbox Cover Shot (mattes.) I think I'll pass on the Elf shadows then if there's all the fallout. 

[Shanus]

@Mimi 1883   IMHO, the Tilbury makeup, palettes, etc. is overrated. I bet if another name was on the outside (Milani, etc.), you couldn't tell the difference. Nordstrom has 15% off beauty and carries Tilbury if you really want to try it. 😜

[Mimi 1883]

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@Mimi 1883 wrote:

@Shanus  Thanks for clarifying. 😉  I watch some about skincare, but honestly, all I use are products from The Ordinary; very inexpensive and they work (for me.) So glad I don't have to keep trying the next new and improved skincare products everyone claims is the best new must have. Although, I did use and love the oldie but goodie Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair. It really did work.

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@Mimi 1883   You're not the Lone Ranger. Been using Skinceuticals since the year after it came out...a decade? Just added an acid pad by PTR a few days a week to my routine. It's been discontinued, so when finished w/ this supersized backup jar, will be on the hunt for another brand. 

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@Shanus  I've heard lots of good things about Kate Somerville products. Several channels have mentioned how good they are. The only thing I've tried so far by PTR is the Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel eye patches. They're nice, nothing exceptional, so I'm not sure if I will repurchase. I think Drunk Elephant is outrageously priced. So many people, Wayne included (PR package) swear by their products, but like you said, they get the items in PR packages, so of course they're going to give a great review. I'll just stick with The Ordinary. 🙂

[Shanus]

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@Mimi 1883 wrote:

@Shanus  Thanks for clarifying. 😉  I watch some about skincare, but honestly, all I use are products from The Ordinary; very inexpensive and they work (for me.) So glad I don't have to keep trying the next new and improved skincare products everyone claims is the best new must have. Although, I did use and love the oldie but goodie Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair. It really did work.

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@Mimi 1883   You're not the Lone Ranger. Been using Skinceuticals since the year after it came out...a decade? Just added an acid pad by PTR a few days a week to my routine. It's been discontinued, so when finished w/ this supersized backup jar, will be on the hunt for another brand. 

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@Shanus  I've heard lots of good things about Kate Somerville products. Several channels have mentioned how good they are. The only thing I've tried so far by PTR is the Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel eye patches. They're nice, nothing exceptional, so I'm not sure if I will repurchase. I think Drunk Elephant is outrageously priced. So many people, Wayne included (PR package) swear by their products, but like you said, they get the items in PR packages, so of course they're going to give a great review. I'll just stick with The Ordinary. 🙂

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@Mimi 1883   I think Somerville is more $ than Drunk Elephant. 

[Mimi 1883]

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@Shanus wrote:

@Mimi 1883   IMHO, the Tilbury makeup, palettes, etc. is overrated. I bet if another name was on the outside (Milani, etc.), you couldn't tell the difference. Nordstrom has 15% off beauty and carries Tilbury if you really want to try it. 😜

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@Shanus  Thanks for that info! I took another look at the palettes on Mel's thumbnail, and along with what you said, I think I will continue to pass on her products. You're  absolutely right in that you can probably get the same, or very similar items, by Milani.