Beauty

[CANDLEQUEEN]

I like to try different lines, and there are things that I love and not love so much from lines as well.

I will say that I used to really love Smashbox, BE and Bobbi Brown for many many years, and now have gotten away from them exclusively, although I still like a lot of things from these lines, but like to try new products, especially when it comes to makeup.

[JudyL]

I would have to say that I don't like Philosophy.  Tried different things - Purity face wash, etc., but each time I tried their cleanser and moisturizers, after a while my face had  a gray tone to it.  Even with exfoliating.  So done with that.

Love Paula's Choice!  Use cleansers, moisturizers, serums.  Also have been trying a few CeraVe products as a less expensive alternative to some of Paula's Choice products and have been very happy.

Makeup - I am all over the place.  A little of this, a little of that so can't really respond about that.

[Sooner]

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@Meowingkitty wrote:

Don't like anything Olay. I use it for a couple of weeks and my skin will be dry and peeling. Lately Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion is super greasy after a couple of hours. Maybe because it's so hot everything gets greasy.

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@Meowingkitty I have had better luck with the Clinique yellow gel formula, the clear gel, and the pink gel one that comes in a jar.  I was never a big fan of the original yellow one. 

[monicakm]

I love everything from Fenty I've ever tried.  Probably about 6 products.  

I've loved everything from Colourpop I've tried (too many to count).  Same for Tarte and Two Faced and Hourglass and The Ordinary (except the AHA/BHA product).  Tatcha as well except for one product.  A mask that inflamed my face.  

Drugstore makeup...I wouldn't go as far as to say I hate it.  But I've used it my entire makeup/skincare wearing life till a couple of years ago.  What "they" say about it being the same as higher end makeup/skincare...not true.  So while hate is too strong of a word, I will never go back to drugstore brands if I don't have to.  I've used both.  Higher end wins hands down and every "dupe" I've tried failed so I don't waste my time and money on it anymore.

[monicakm]

Let me add that I'd be more than happy to do with less higher end products to makeup for buying drugstore.

[Goldengate8361]

The only brand that I can Say that I 100% hate....is Drunk Elephant. One time, I bought several of their highly rated, expensive  products at one time and gave them a try. They comp!etely broke my face out -  big time! My face NEVER breaks out and I never have bad reactions to skincare products....except for when I tried Drunk Elephant. It literally took me weeks to get my face back to normal. I returned all Drunk Elephant products for a refund. Terrible brand and products!!!!!!!!

[Harpa]

I've done my share of experimenting, and just stick to what works best for me.

In skincare: Alpha, Devita, Principal Secret, GoW (for their oils) - principally

In makeup: IT, Ready to Wear, Gallany, and way too many lipstick brands

Really nothing to hate. Just things I would never purchase again and a lot of lines where I don't think I'm missing a thing.

[Shanus]

Good morning @Sooner . I have used Skinceuticals skincare for almost 10 yrs. I have their day moisturizer, night one for dry skin, an exfolitating scrub (that one is a bit harsh) and their eye balm for day and night. Bobbi Brown cleanser and PTR acid pads in the AM and Retin A at night. I'm a creature of habit and usually stick with products I like and work for my skin. I don't use others, but DO experiement w/ some brands for clients (samples).

I haven't found drugstore skincare that's as good for my skin. 

Makeup: I have used many waterproof liners, but disappointed in Mally's...think she changed the formula. IT liners do drag in spite of their claims that they do not. I use either BB Gel Liner or Urban Decay 24/7 pencils, Tinted moisturizer from BB, CT Filmstar bronzer, and BB or Trish McEvoy correctors and concealers. If I'm "doing up" for a night out, I use BB's Serum foundation like @ECBG. 

I haven't liked MAC's foundations and others that feel heavy. BB also has foundations that are full coverage I personally stay away from. My clients seem to love Estee Lauder Double Wear, but a little heavy for me. 

Eye Shadows: I returned a Carmindy trio...just didn't like it. This is one category where I don't go by brands, but palettes with colors I know I'll wear and have little fallout. I have MAC, BB, and my fav everyday go to palette is Natasha Denona Glam palette.

Mascara is plain old L'Oreal Voluminous or Lash Paradise (a bit lighter weight). I also use lip liners from the drugstore...Wet N Wild or NYX.

[Drythe]

I’ve tried several Paula’s Choice products, something there just doesn’t agree with my skin.  

Make Up -  ILIA - mascara, lipstick / BE - CC

                   Otherwise I try different things.

Skin Care -  Ordinary, Maelove

Skin Care & Make Up - SuperGoop SPF + A bit of tint.

Enjoy reading other’s favors.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Lately, I've become quite content with less expensive brands; ELF, NYX, Milani, L'Oreal, QRx, CeraVe, a couple of Korean brands.  I still go a little overboard sometimes, but overall I'm not spending anywhere near what I used to and I can still enjoy my routines and doing my face.