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 6 of 16)
101. try the newest products for beauty from Jennifer Stallone at http://www.myseriesse.com/maryb
Posted at 4:34PM on Mar 26th 2008 by maryb
102. I Love Mary Kay Cosmetics I have oily skin and have always been blimished prone. I have now used Mary Kay consitantly for over 13 years and Consultant for 11 yrs. I Love the Micro Derma Abbrasion Set WOW! My acne has been deminished and I don't have problems with extra oil. The Eye Primer is awesome as well keeps color on eyes the full day. Beauty Consultant in Kansas City MO danab97@gmail.com
Posted at 4:34PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Dana Bennett
103. I've tried pretty much every cosmetic brand there is. I haven't found anything that compares to Bare Escentuals. Everyone keeps telling me what beautiful skin I have. If they only knew the not-so-perfect skin that lies underneath! :) Bare Escentuals is the best!
Posted at 4:39PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Tami
104. Arbonne is wonderful! Check your labels! Arbonne is free of animal by-products such as mineral oil and lanolin. www.lindseycowan.myarbonne.com Free catalof and samples!
Posted at 4:41PM on Mar 26th 2008 by lindseycowan
105. Arbonne has wonderful health and wellness products including cosmetics. All are 100% vegan and free of mineral oil and other animal by-products (oh, yes they can be found in 98% of cosmetics today. Read your labels!)
As a cosmetologist and hairstylist, I had seen a lot of products, but nothing impressed my like Arbonne did! If you would like to see our pure, safe, and beneficial products visit my website www.lindseycowan.myarbonne.com
Posted at 4:42PM on Mar 26th 2008 by lindseycowan
106. I love cosmetics which is why I am a Mary Kay consultant. I'm located in Waterford, MI if anyone is interested in products. My website is: http://www.marykay.com/vswick/default.aspx
Beautiful products!!!
Posted at 4:43PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Valerie
107. Mary Kay is the best skincare line and makeup you can have. The Makeup enhance the beautiful person you ARE!!! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Shop 24/7 www.marykay.com/tfoertschbeck
I ship free to anywhere in the United States.
Posted at 4:43PM on Mar 26th 2008 by foertschbeck
108. I like some of the above, but, overall, I kept buying from Avon, because of continual new products and pricing..........so much so, that I decided to sell it. Avon has come a long way and quite surprised it's not on this list. Check out my site.
www.youravon.com/kdimascio
Posted at 4:44PM on Mar 26th 2008 by kathydimascio
109. I just love how people try to use this platform to market their business. Especially all these Mary Kay sellers. I used to be a Mary Kay consultant and I was not that impressed with their products. Okay, some of their stuff works wonders, but the consultants try to make it sound like no other product will do the same, even though there are so many other good products out there. Mary Kay claims to be a Christian-based business but watch out if they try to recruit you. I know of several recruiters who lie to their prospects just to get that commission bonus. That is one main reason why I am no longer affiliated with Mary Kay.
Posted at 4:44PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Alli
110. My favorite foundation is Lancome Tient Idole. I'm 52 and it covers so well without being heavy.
Posted at 4:48PM on Mar 26th 2008 by kaye
111. I have been using Mary Kay Products for several years & proud to say that looking younger is the BEST! MK Skin Care Line has been #1 for 14 years. The Mineral Line is AWESOME! I do FREE shipping anywhere in the states, visit www.marykay.com/jcorrie
Posted at 4:49PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Janie Corrie
112. I have sensitive skin, but Mary Kay works great for me. Check out my website: www.marykay.com/hlancaster Free shipping anywhere, free gifts with purchase, and great discounts...email me for details! :)
Posted at 4:50PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Heather
113. They never do a complete study. It is always biased. I prefer Shaklee Minerelles Cosmetics. Good for you Good for the environment.
Posted at 4:53PM on Mar 26th 2008 by red
114. This is supposed to be a good place to share your thoughts on the cosmetics you love. Not to bash other products. So what if you like M.A.C. over Mary Kay, thats your opinion, you should be able to say it without being rude. Everyone is different - we don't all wear the same clothes, why would we all wear the same makeup? Thanks
Posted at 4:54PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Missy
115. I am a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant and have been for 3 years. I love the product. I ship for Free and you can visit me on my website!!!
Posted at 4:56PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Ronda Eickholt
116. A previous poster mentioned (in response to my post) that Mary Kay outsells other major brands. Do you seriously believe that? If so, you are completely brainwashed and need to put down the "pink kool-aid".
Mary Kay is able to completely fabricate it's own sales numbers because it is a private company. It is not publicly traded and has no obligation to present actual sales figures to shareholders, etc.
Ask any former, and most current, MK consultants and they can tell you about the boxes of products they have stored in their closets or basements. Products they bought to "chase the dream". MK doesn't know how many products are actually sold to real customers because they can only track sales made to their own consultants. They frequently change their product line to ensure that their consultants have to buy more stuff to restock their shelves with the "latest and greatest".
Many directors "frontload" their new prospects by encouraging them to buy a "full store" as soon as they sign their contract, knowing full well that teh line is about to change and the prducts in their order will be completely obsolete. Mary Kay also rewards their consultants with cheap prizes for ordering products......not selling them! MK Corp. doesn't care if you sell teh product, as long as you keep ordering!
Posted at 4:56PM on Mar 26th 2008 by MK Opinion
117. I buy it all. Dior, Chanel, Nars, MAC-- the best mascara ever is Dior's Show-- buy both black out (with Kohl) and the 2nd product (which I can't recall but any rep for them knows it) for really long lashes. I went on Obagi awhile ago, and at 54, don't need base. A fab moisturizer is Skin Food-- not really a cosmetic, but sold at Health Food Stores. Its amazing.
Posted at 4:58PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Carol
118. I "LOVE" Mary Kay products!! I have a great consultant that is just starting out with her business. She is the sweetest gal and loves what she is doing. Email her at www.marykay.com/karenserrano and tell her that Elizabeth gave you her name. She is the best and so is the Product. Especially the Miracle Sets!!
Posted at 4:58PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Elizabeth
119. I have tried all of the above and nothing even compares to what I use. So ladies don't be fooled by high costing brand names that don't deliver. Last year I was introduced to Jafra Cosmetics International and never went back. The product is amazing and will blow any other company out of the water. So naturally I became a consultant so I could share the wealth with everyone I could. Not only does my skin look 100 times healthier but I make enough money to cover my house and car payment working just 3-4 hours a week. So if your interested in trying a remarkable product or want to make an extra $200.00 a week working very part time well then email me at fabiolaespitia@aol.com and I will be more than happy to help you out!!
Posted at 5:00PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Fabby
120. ARBONNE is awesome! Try it and you will see why it's different and better than anything out there.
You can shop from home and have it delivered to your door. Go to juliurevick.myarbonne.com and click on shop on line!
We carry makeup, botanically based skin care for everyone, weight loss and much more.
Posted at 5:03PM on Mar 26th 2008 by juli urevick