I remember the day my mom told me I was old enough to wear makeup. I was so excited that I immediately went out and bought Maybelline eye shadow, lipstick and blush. At the age of 16, I thought it was the greatest makeup ever. It was about the time I graduated college that I decided to graduate into the higher end cosmetics.
With so many great brands to choose from, my girlfriend and I decided to go to the mall and get our free make up demos. We found that Smashbox cosmetics had some fun products like the eye shadow trios and baked starburst bronzers. We also liked the shimmery lip gloss and blush that Bobbi Brown cosmetics created.
Now that I'm older, I find myself purchasing makeup based on how well it helps me conceal my age rather than how it looks. I recently started using Clarins and feel that their extra-firming foundation works really well.
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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 16)
41. Orgins lip stick in Rain or Shine is has an spf15, minty flavor, and it's between a gloss and sheer lipstick in a tube. The Origins line is excellent and natural!
Posted at 3:18PM on Mar 26th 2008 by lb
42. I am a National Vice President with Arbonne, our products are incredible and formulated in Switzerland! Arbonne has everything from make up, aromatherapy, skin care to nutrition (plus much more). We use NO animal testing or animal by-products! Our products have no mineral oil, alcohol or harsh ingredients and we pride ourselves on being pure, safe and beneficial (all our products are vegan approved!). As a business you can earn an additional income that can be quite substantial while working out of your home and you can also earn a Mercedes Benz and free trips to exotic destinations! Please check out my web site at www.fabulousskin.myarbonne.com for more info and contact me(you can email me through the web site) for samples of our awesome products and learn how you can save from 35% to 80% off!
Posted at 3:19PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Kristen Salas
43. BeautiControl is a wonderful skincare and make up line. I've been using it for 10 years and I love everything about it. Check it out at: www.beautipage.com/abeautifulu
Posted at 3:23PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Laurie hunt
44. I too am a Mary Kay consultant. No advertisement here, just the heartfelt statement that after years of using (and paying huge prices for) Merle Norman and Estee I found Mary Kay to be of equal or better quality at a more reasonable price. No one ever guesses my age nor that of my girlfriends. Peace and Blessings to everyone.
Posted at 3:27PM on Mar 26th 2008 by laciecrone
45. I've tried different brands and so far I think MAC is the best!! Their products are of high quality and have wonderful variety of colors. I have tried Mary Kay and I like their skin care products,but not makeup.Bare Minerals are ok,but the problem is that you get eyeshadows in your eyes and that starts to irritate my eyes,otherwise bare minerals is nice too. I just would recommend to try MAC products. I love them!!
Posted at 3:29PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Nargiza
46. I happen to think that AVON has some great products. I have been an Independent Sales Rep for almost 2 years now and I love all of the makeup that they have. I have some bad facial scars from a car wreck and the makeup that I use completly covers them up, this is the only makeup that I have found that does that (and I have tried alot of different things in the past 10 years trying to cover up the scars). They also have great products to help you get rid of wrinkles and smooth out the lines on your face. Feel free to check out my webstore at www.youravon.com/leeanngarrison and if you find something that you like you can order it and have it shipped directly to your door. How great is that!? Have a Great AVON Day!!!
Posted at 3:29PM on Mar 26th 2008 by LeeAnn
47. Mary Kay is the best makeup that I have used yet. The main focus is not the makeup but having the best skin that you can have. The makeup is just to enhance the beautiful skin that you will have after using the skin care. If you are in need of a Mary Kay consultant in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area visit my website 24/7 at http://www.marykay.com/clarices I ship anywhere for FREE!!
Posted at 3:33PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Clarice
48. I also love Avon and recently started selling it. It basically sells itself, and is so much less expensive than other brands. I have already gotten five reps under me, and that's in just two and a half weeks. The quality is great - and everyone I show the Mark catalogs to LOVES those products as well! Check out my website at www.youravon.com/kstruif.
Posted at 3:33PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Kerry
49. I am an independant Avon sales representative. I absolutly have to stick with Avon. They have many products for all ages, skin types and problems. Every one of my customers has a differant preferance and need. I haven't had a problem yet with meeting my customer's needs. Oh, by the way, I also use Avon and I LOVE it.
Posted at 3:36PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Brenda Manor
50. I am a Mary Kay consultant also you can check out my website www.marykay.com/AngelaBradley. I ship anywhere for FREE and you can shop online!
Posted at 3:37PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Angela Bradley
51. I love MaryKay Cosmetics. I have used them forever. The cosmetics are a great price for a great product. Much cheaper than the cosmetics at the Mall, and a good value. I will also ship for free. If anyone wants to feel great with new spring makeup and colors and the new Mineral Powder that is just terific in Mississippi my website is MaryKay.com/dfiles.
Posted at 3:39PM on Mar 26th 2008 by DFiles
52. I think some of the best make-up I've used is from Prescriptives and their color print system. Instead of having to find a powder that blends with my skin tone, they color print your skin and blend a powder right there for you and keep altering it until it fits blends with your skin tone. As far as eye shadows go- Laura Mercier. Blushes and lip color- Benefits or Bobbi Brown.
Posted at 3:39PM on Mar 26th 2008 by elvingal88
53. Mary Kay, Avon and Beauticontrol reps? Bugger off. No one wants to buy that crap and this is an annoying place to push it on me. I wanted to see legitimate comments from people with favorite products.
Posted at 3:39PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Kara
54. Check out the new line by Avon called "mark". It has great products and is designed for young, college aged women to use as a way to start their own makeup businesses while in school. The products are fresh and flirty and there are shoes and clothing, too. Check out my website if you want to know more. If you want to sign up, please see my website at www.youravon.com/terimagee. You can also go to www.meetmark.com for more info. Look forward to hearing from you!
Posted at 3:40PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Teri Magee
55. AVON! - I AM NOT A VENDOR - I JUST LOVE THEIR PERFECT WEAR LIPSTICKS- THEY LAST ALL DAY WITHOUT DRYING OR FLAKING OFF! I ALSO LOVE MAC LIP GLASS - THEY ARE GREAT - NOT TOO THICK AND GOOEY! MAYBELLINE MASCARA IS MY ALL TIME FAVE!
Posted at 3:47PM on Mar 26th 2008 by LORRAINE
56. There’s a reason Mary Kay is number one in sales! The skin care is amazing and they just premiered a new line of Mineral makeup, including foundations, eye and cheek colors, and highlighters and bronzers. I became a consultant so I could share the products with my friends and family and obtain my products essentially for free!
FREE shipping when you shop with me on the web! http://www.marykay.com/annenass. Receive a FREE travel Microdermabrasion System with a $40 or more purchase!
Posted at 3:47PM on Mar 26th 2008 by msannee
57. I am an Arbonne International Consultant and all the lines are pure safe and beneficial. They go on light and less is more. Check out the website www.arbonne.com and then send me an email(dance9055@aol.com if interested in product or joing the billion dollar industry. Network Marketing is the way to go. It gives me the opportunity to raise my two boys at home.
Posted at 3:48PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Laura
58. For the Boston and Quincy readers, I am a Mary Kay consultant. It is a great product and personalized attention. Go on my web and sign in! Have a BEAUTIFUL day! Lynda
Posted at 3:50PM on Mar 26th 2008 by lynda
59. Please make sure your products are NOT animal tested. I know Chanel, Smashbox, MAC, an Avon do not animal test. You can check out companies that DO and do NOT test on animals. That is just cruel and unecessary. Always for the animals and looking fab too. Here is the link..
http://caringconsumer.com/resources_companies.asp
Posted at 3:50PM on Mar 26th 2008 by italndiva
60. Arbonne Makeup is absolutely phenomenal. Oil free, long wearing and they don't use any mineral oil. Very natural looking.
Posted at 3:52PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Jen