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.
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Reader Comments (Page 7 of 16)
121. yes these are all great- but do not forget that beauty is on the inside and you should not try to cover it up.
Posted at 5:03PM on Mar 26th 2008 by olivetree44
122. My Goodness, can anyone state their favorite makeup with plugging themselves anymore...It is truly disgusting. Try to get an opinion from someone but everyone has a hidden agenda..Here's my 2 cents, I am 48 and just changed all my makeup to Maybelline, Revlon and L'Oreal but use only the mineral line. I love it..Changed my lipstick color to the pinkish line instead of the deeper siennas...Much better..Try the mineral line, can be bought at CVS and what's even better if you don't like it return it..PS: I went with the liquid Mineral foundation from Maybelline...Looks great, skin looks good..Very pleased..
Posted at 5:07PM on Mar 26th 2008 by susan
123. Mary Kay is #1 Selling Brand in both cosmetics and skin care (and also in 30 countried) and with good reason. As an Independent Beauty Consultant it is my job to train you to be able to do your makeup and be that independent woman! Training is key to your happiness & success with our products. As such, I offer a two hour pampering skin care class and makeover every Monday evening at 7PM and every Saturday at 10AM at 4603 S. University Drive in Davie, FL...Do a virtual makeover at my site:
www.marykay.com/susieq14321 before you come so I can get your favorite hot spring colors available. The latest compact was featured in Oprah's magazine as a favorite too! Look forward to enriching women's lives...and don't forget how Mary Kay supports cancer research and women of domestic violence...top company to work for, buy from, and to LOVE! XO
Posted at 5:07PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Susan XO
124. these are all great, but do not forget- true beauty is on the inside, and you should not cover it up with the outside
Posted at 5:07PM on Mar 26th 2008 by olivetree44
125. lets not forget about Clinique and Estee Lauder... I love those brands...
Posted at 5:08PM on Mar 26th 2008 by xxicehockey27xx2aol.com
126. I am an Avon rep. and the company tells you AVON is the leading beauty company in the world. I don't believe it, because no one buys it! Even I buy other brands that are better than mine!
Posted at 5:12PM on Mar 26th 2008 by cyndy
127. Ladies, ladies, ladies: Where have you been hiding? You have to try Arbonne!
These products are all pure, safe and beneficial! Formulated in Switzerland and produced here in the US for 28 years! There are no phthalates, no parabins, no mineral oil, no harmful dyes, or fragrances. There are safe products for babies too! Pediatrician tested and approved, Dermatologist tested and approved AND they are a Vegan Certified Company for 28 years!
Please visit my website at www.loseweight08.myarbonne.com to learn more about these wonderful products AND read about the great business opportunity Arbonne offers.
The makeup is awesome and the Anti-aging line "NutriMinC" is their blockbuster product!!!! There is a 45 day return policy, so if you do not like the color lipstick you selected (and used), you can return it for a full refund. Please sign my guest book so I can follow up with you.
You will be so happy you made the switch! I did a year ago and will never use anything else!
Posted at 5:12PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Eileen
128. Mary Kay has been in business for over 40 years. I am a beauty salon owner. I promote Mary Kay skincare and cosmetics because I believe in it. I ship free to anywhere in the US. I give free gifts with purchases. Shop online at www.marykay.com/cristadayton or email be at cristdayton@aol.com. I will be glad to answer any questions.
Posted at 5:12PM on Mar 26th 2008 by crista dayton
129. 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 5:12PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Ronda Eickholt
130. I have used Mary Kay for years. I get compliments on my skin and makeup. I own a beauty salon where I promote this quality affordable line of skincare and cosmetics. I ship anywhere in the US for free and give free gifts with purchases. Shop online at my website at www.marykay.com/cristadayton Ask me about my free gifts with purchase.
Posted at 5:12PM on Mar 26th 2008 by crista dayton
131. I'll buy ANY product that doesn't test on animals.
Cover Girl does...and I'm so dissapointed in Drew Barrymore for endorsing them! Drew do your homework!
Posted at 5:13PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Gia
132. Hi I am currently using MaryKay, Bare minerals, and love Clinique!!!
Posted at 5:15PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Trang Luong
133. I Love Mary Kay!!! I have been a consultant for 3 years!!! You can visit my website at reickholt@marykay.com
Posted at 5:15PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Ronda Eickholt
134. WATCH OUT! Not all make-up is as safe to wear as you might think! Some lipsticks have lead in them (the kind that last all day). Make-up manufacturers are not required to list ingredients like in food. However, chemicals do seep through your poors and into your blood stream! The cheaper the make-up the greater danger, generally speaking. Research these websites for more info preventcancer.org toopretty.org Use the safest and least to cause an allergic reaction... Neways.com/usa. Also check out ... NewWealthWays.com/carivr
Posted at 5:16PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Cari
135. These women are plugging themselves because they are desperate for customers, have more product than they can sell, and are most likely up to their eyeballs in debt.
They were probably told lies like:
"The product sells itself!"
"You can't sell from an empty wagon!"
"Our products will fly off your shelves!"
"You can easily make an executive income for part time work!"
All of these women who are promoting themselves are trying to climb their pyramid's ladder and will try to sell you more than what you need, recruit you to sell for them, and them try to convince you to buy more that what you need to sell to your non-existant customers.
Think about it......if these products are so great and these women are so successful, why have they reduced themselves to posting on the internet in the middle of the afternoon to try to dig up customers and recruits?
Posted at 5:17PM on Mar 26th 2008 by MK Opinion
136. I love Mary Kay!!! I am a consultant and ship for Free and you can visit me on my website reickholt@marykay.com
Posted at 5:18PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Ronda Eickholt
137. I love Mary Kay!!!! I am a Consultant and have been for 3 years!!! I ship for Free and you can visit my website at reickholt@marykay.com
Posted at 5:19PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Ronda Eickholt
138. You Mary Kay, Avon, and Arbonne ladies! These posts are supposed to be comments. Not sales pitches!! Do you REALLY think that someone will contact you??? Believe me all we are thinking is "She is just saying 'such and such' is SOOOOOOOOO great because she wants to make money." DUH!! And I commend the Avon Rep., Cyndy for being so honest about the company she represents. We really need more people like you in the world! That Mary Kay stuff just makes your skin break out, believe me, b/c it happened to myself, my mom, sister, 3 aunts, and a cousin. Now THATS the truth!
Posted at 5:19PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Cindy S.
139. I completely agree with MK Opinion. I lost more than $2000 when I started my Mary Kay business. DOn't make the same mistake.
Posted at 5:20PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Alli
140. To me it can take several diffrent brands to create the perfect look. Whether it be day or night, dress or for work most people use over 40 products in a day for skin and hair.
I myself use Dudley Cosmetics. To see some of the wonderful products go to http://www.vjones.dudleycosmetics.com
The products are only available in fine salons and from beauty advisiors like me!
Posted at 5:20PM on Mar 26th 2008 by spottv