So what are you in the market for at the moment? Are you on the never ending hunt for a holy grail product or researching a new everyday staple?

Post your list here & we might be able to help you find it. :glee:

Testing facial Bronzers at the moment....

I've lost my black kohl pencil???

I am always searching for a good milk cleanser that doesn't leave a greasy residue.

Thanks for starting this thread Medusa!

I too am on the lookout for a new facial bronzer. Might go with the Shimmer colour in the Laura Mercier range, Raspberryberet and Kate rave about this one.

What brand was your black pencil? So many of them out there. Do you get the smudgies under your eyes, that may be a consideration when choosing a new pencil. Also, some have a smudge tip at the end which might be useful. Most eyepencils come from the same factory in Germany so you really dont need to spend a great deal on them. That said, there are some lovely "crayon" type ones available which are very soft and have less drag.

Have you tried the Clarins Alpine Herbs Milk Cleanser? Very effective at dissolving makeup and cleansing the skin. Soothing too.

I can't remember what pencil I had? Obviously I want one that is soft & doesn't run into any creases. :eek: So if they are all much the same quality, I could pick one up in the supermarket then? Mine stocks all the usual brands plus the big Revlon, Max Factor, Maybelline, Loreal displays.

I have used a Clarins milk before, I think it was OK but didn't like the smell. Can't remember which one it was? I'll check them out again. Want something that will rinse off in the shower.

For an everyday pencil I would go for one of those, they are fine.

When you say a "milk cleanser" these are usually the ones that get tissued off before rinsing as they are designed to dissolve make up and may have oilier ingredients. Some of the wash off types are still effective at removing make up, particularly if you want to use them in the shower, let's see what the others come up with.

I love the bronzer Hoola by Benefit.

I am always on the lookout for the latest and greatest new products. I never go out intending to buy more and I certainly never need anything but always end up with a heap of new things that catch my eye. I think I would probably have enough makeup and skincare to last me two lifetimes and then some!

I need something to add volume to my fine hair. At the moment I'm using Tigi Body-building Tonic but it's not quite there...

Any suggestions?

Raspberry,
PPS do a great spray in body booster spray called D- Fine Body At The Roots Spray. It contains botanical essential oils and smells gorgeous. I turn my head upside down and spray it all around the roots and even into the midlengths of my fine hair. It works a treat!

Thanks PCC! Where can I get it from - Price Attack maybe?

Yes Price Attack will definitely have it. It costs around $18 and is very popular so they will stock it.

I love the bronzer Hoola by Benefit.

I am always on the lookout for the latest and greatest new products. I never go out intending to buy more and I certainly never need anything but always end up with a heap of new things that catch my eye. I think I would probably have enough makeup and skincare to last me two lifetimes and then some!

Pcc, can you tell me about this bronzer, I am looking for something pale(ish), not orange and not too heavy on the sparkles.

Hoola comes in a cute little box (the same as Benefit's Dallas, Georgia and Dandelion) and contains no sparkels whatsoever. It is the perfect shade in my opinion (suitable for all skin types and colours) and allows you to achieve the colour intensity that you want. You can start with it light and apply more to build colour if you want to. It is one of my favourite Benefit products. It blends very easily and can even be used as a blush if you so desire. It costs $50 and will last for ages.

Hey thanks sounds like what I am looking for. I have seen Dandelion (pinkie one) but can you tell me about Georgia and Dallas? Ta

Georgia is the apricot one. It is a really sweet light apricot colour. It is pressed powder that can be used anywhere on the complexion or as a blush. I find it gives my pale skin a bit of a lift so I use it in replace of my pressed foundation powder sometimes. It is really pretty.

Dallas is the dark brown and newest one to the collection. It is described as a blush but could also be used as a bronzer. When I first saw it I thought there was no way I wear it as it was far too dark for my very fair complexion. However the Benefit Makeup artist put some on me (just a very light application with a huge brush) and it looked amazing. Again this is one where you can build colour intensity. I use it all the time now and just love it. I especially love the little box with the horse on the front (like Dallas the soap opera)!

I can vouch for Georgia too. Gives you a lovely apricot flush. Great for a natural look. I haven't tried Dallas as I had the same concern as you PCC, maybe I should get a professional to show me how to apply it first...

gee, now I am confused, they all sound great. Also saw that Benefit have a new one called 10 which is a half/half one. Also like the sound of the Laura Mercier in Shimmer (they have two other colours too) so any feedback would be great!

gee, now I am confused, they all sound great. Also saw that Benefit have a new one called 10 which is a half/half one. Also like the sound of the Laura Mercier in Shimmer (they have two other colours too) so any feedback would be great!

Oooh yes Luisa I have the 10 coming. I am addicted to these little boxes of greatness!

Now I really cant make up my mind (and seriously running out of storage space for all my friends!). Pcc, where do you get your Benefit, do the gals at Myer send to you?

Now I really cant make up my mind (and seriously running out of storage space for all my friends!). Pcc, where do you get your Benefit, do the gals at Myer send to you?

Yes Luisa,
I have a pretty good relationship with the girls at Myer. I buy heaps of Benefit when I am in Melbourne and the girls always ring me to let me know about anything new that comes in. I just about have the entire range of Benefit (okay so not every shade of gloss or lipstick) but nearly all of the products. I also get Benefit Catalogues from America which tell me in advance what is being launched.

There's only one way to address your confusion Luisa, either go in and test all the powders out or buy the lot:makeup: !!

LB I love the Laura Mercier 'shimmer' pressed powder - it's very, very light. Probably more of a highlighter than a bronzer but still a hint of colour. Definitely give it a try. Like Kate I wear it almost every day.

If you want more (but still subtle) bronze maybe try the Dallas, because you can use it alone or together with a blush you already have...in case the pinky '10' half-shade doesn't work for you...? It does sound fab though.

Sorry, that wasn't much help! Very indecisive, I am!

raspberryberet,
I have baby fine blonde (highlighted) hair. The best stuff I've ever tried and am on my third bottle is Sebastian Double Body Thick Light spray. It stinks, but works a treat! It actually is supposed to swell(???) your hair, I don't know, but it certainly does what I want it to do on my super fine thinning hair (I'ma twister which kinda pulls it outs when it gets tangled....MUST STOP!!! ).
Hope that helps....

I just bought bronzer today. I bough the Pop one!! It's really lovely. It's not sparkly, but it glows on the skin, which is really nice!

Re bronzers - I'm using the gemma kidd makeup school one... was sort of talked into it at the kit counter!

it like it, but i'm very pale and if i'm not careful and blend it properly i get tide marks all over my face! :whistle:

it's also very sparkly! which i didn't realise until i was under different lights at home (and had already purchased it) so am thinking of checking out the benefit ones... i also use the napolean gleamer which is good for highlighting (sort of like the new dual one benefit will bring out - so i can use that with a normal bronzer i think)

decisions decisions!!! :penguin: :penguin:

I just bought bronzer today. I bough the Pop one!! It's really lovely. It's not sparkly, but it glows on the skin, which is really nice!

I love Pop products, they are gorgeous!

Guys, I got to check out the Benefit powders the other day. Georgia and Dandelion are cute. Dallas is too sparkly for me and the 10 is a mixture of Dandelion and Dallas. I quite liked the Hoola actually, completely matte and blendable. Didnt buy though, SA was a bit of an uninterested nuff nuff!

Guys, I got to check out the Benefit powders the other day. Georgia and Dandelion are cute. Dallas is too sparkly for me and the 10 is a mixture of Dandelion and Dallas. I quite liked the Hoola actually, completely matte and blendable. Didnt buy though, SA was a bit of an uninterested nuff nuff!

Darnit, don't you hate that? It's a great bronzer though!

I just love the boxes that they come in! They are too cute!

So what are you in the market for at the moment? Are you on the never ending hunt for a holy grail product or researching a new everyday staple?

Post your list here & we might be able to help you find it. :glee:

Medusa have you tried the Ultraceuticals Milk Cleanser? I use this every morning and its great. Its fragrance free but it has a soft smell - it might just be the milk and the soya in it

I'd really like to add some NARS gear to my collection.
Look at moi calling my stash a "collection" now :chuckle: Makes it sound justified somehow?
Anyhow yeah, NARS. I loove their packaging, looks so cool :sunnies:. I just got a lipgloss which is nice.
I want to add the
Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
The Multiple
Body Glow
What would you recommend?

NARS The Multiple in Copacabana would be perfect for your skintone M - it's a pearly/champagne, one of the lighter ones in the range:

http://www.cuteoverload.com/

Malibu is good too.

I have the Body Glow - not the shimmery gold one, the monoi oil (with the tiare flower in the bottle). Smells like the beach and soaks straight in.

I'd really like to add some NARS gear to my collection. Look at moi calling my stash a "collection" now :chuckle: Makes it sound justified somehow?
Anyhow yeah, NARS. I loove their packaging, looks so cool :sunnies:. I ust got a lipgloss which is nice.
I want to add the
Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
The Multiple
Body Glow
What would you recommend?

Can't help with NARS search, but am definately borrowing the "collection" term!

NARS The Multiple in Copacabana would be perfect for your skintone M - it's a pearly/champagne, one of the lighter ones in the range:

http://www.narscosmetics.com/acb/stores/1/The-Multiple-C61_category_7.aspx

I have the Body Glow - not the shimmery gold one, the monoi oil (with the tiare flower in the bottle). Smells like the beach and soaks straight in.

Reminds me I had a question to ask of the Adoreables too...can anyone recommend a good nude/pink lipstick? Something for a paleface like myself, to go with a bit of a 60s look (winged-out eyeliner and big lashes).

Any suggestions? Have a few glosses but they're not quite hitting the mark...

RB I was on the hunt for this exact thing & despite trying on a ton found they were all too dark. I wanted something really nude, like they do in the mags. A couple SA/make up artists told me a trick.
Blend your foundation/concealer with a lip balm or clear gloss and a nude lip pencil.
I can recommend a stack of pencil I have if you are looking for these.

Recommend away!

My fave Nude lip pencils
Innoxa - Natural
Napoleon - Dune
The Body Shop - Nude. This one can actually lighten your lips & has a pearl finish.
Jemma Kidd Duo - 02 Neutral/brown. 1 end is a pinky nude, the other is more a brown nude.

Depends if you a natural lip look or a washed out nude look.

A tiny bit lighter than my natural colour would be good - might check out the TBS one tomorrow, sounds perfecto - thanks for this!

RBB I remember reading an interview with a makeup artist who has done J.Lo's face a few times, and he said that the trick to a nude lip is to actually use pale pink rather than a browny/beigey/peachy "nude" colour. I followed his advice and it works a treat for me. Far more pale/nude than the so-called "nude" colours that end up being too stoney on my lips.

low end alternative to dr hauschka. or at least with no or little fragrance, no artificial colouring/additives etc ...

ive got samples of tbs aloe vera range may give that a go

also currently trialling clarins - its ho hum! ... lovely to use - but has lots of unnecessary's in ingredients list! giving lush a go too..

My fave Nude lip pencils
Innoxa - Natural
Napoleon - Dune
The Body Shop - Nude. This one can actually lighten your lips & has a pearl finish.
Jemma Kidd Duo - 02 Neutral/brown. 1 end is a pinky nude, the other is more a brown nude.

Depends if you a natural lip look or a washed out nude look.

Medusa I'm looking for a washed out nude lip colour. Would you recommend any?

low end alternative to dr hauschka. or at least with no or little fragrance, no artificial colouring/additives etc ...


Alice I would recommend Lush AOBS. I find it a cheap alternative to dr hauschka.


And can anyone recommend a good body oil? Prefabley a spray one so I don't have to get my hands oily. If not that's fine I can always put it in a spray bottle ;)

Medusa I'm looking for a washed out nude lip colour. Would you recommend any?



Alice I would recommend Lush AOBS. I find it a cheap alternative to dr hauschka.


And can anyone recommend a good body oil? Prefabley a spray one so I don't have to get my hands oily. If not that's fine I can always put it in a spray bottle ;)
:waving:cheers trash!

And can anyone recommend a good body oil? Prefabley a spray one so I don't have to get my hands oily. If not that's fine I can always put it in a spray bottle ;)[/QUOTE]

avon make a dry oil spray & they regularly have it on special , TBS also have one but it is $$$$ , i love the palmers one , but it isn't in a spray

Thanks Fusspot, might have to check out the Palmers and TBS ones :waving:

Yeah I did like AOBS, the little pot lasted a month, not bad! ... cheapish too - but I have a few other things that both my mum and I had in the cupboard and I'll try and get thru those first, but I though AOBS was good!

Trash - for a really washed out nude lip try The Body Shop Lip liner in Nude. You can use a lipgloss or even just a lipbalm over the top. The pencil has a pearl finish so doesn't make your lips look too flat. Just make sure your lips are in top condition.

Thanks Medusa, will definitely check it out :waving:
Have you tried TBS Lip Scuff by any chance?

No I think those products are a waste of money. If my lips need a scrub (rarely) I simply give them a gentle swipe with a face washer. The skin is very delicate, be careful.

Oh I feel used by TBS now :chuckle:
I've never tried the face wash thing, will have to give it a try.

Thanks Medusa, will definitely check it out :waving:
Have you tried TBS Lip Scuff by any chance?




the original one [god knows if they changed it along with everything else] was quite scratchy , i would use an old toothbrush gently

Ive used TBS lip scuff before and loved it. Havent used it for years now though. But yea, a quick rub with a damp face cloth seems to take care of any dry flakies

I am searching for some cool men's singlets.
I am not normally a fan but the boy gets too hot for T-shirts in summer & just hangs out in Boardies all the time. That's fine but you can't just go topless ALL the time so I thought I better get him some summer singlets. Trouble is I can't find any decent ones. They are all either too tight or have fluro stuff on them. He currently has 3 but 2 are getting the chuck as soon as I can find replacements.
Any Recs?

Mr18 lives in Bonds in black or white. Only Bonds, and only black or white. There is no other colour nor any other brand. He has spoken:whipcrack:

Mr18 lives in Bonds in black or white. Only Bonds, and only black or white. There is no other colour nor any other brand. He has spoken:whipcrack:

:chuckle::chuckle:

Mr18 lives in Bonds in black or white. Only Bonds, and only black or white. There is no other colour nor any other brand. He has spoken:whipcrack:

I was going to recommend Bonds too.

I am looking for a blush that suits my pale/blonde/pink undertone complexion that is not too pink or too brown/bronze- I want to emphasize and sharpen my cheekbones, not look like a sweetly blushing rose (though at times I do like that look ;) ). My cheekbones are already quite high and I just want to highlight this but often 'contouring' blushes look too brown and dirty on me.

Saph, I would recommend BECCA Turkish Rose (do you have this already? Vaguely recall you mentioning it!). It gives you the most gorgeous natural flush.

Do you like peachy pinks? If so, you can't go past NARS Orgasm which suits just about every skin tone. I am very pale with pink undertones too, and this is the only blush I buy again and again.

To emphasise cheekbones - and mine are pretty much non-existent! - I use a light sweep of M.A.C's Golden Bronzer. This is the perfect colour for palefaces. I often wear it just by itself.

Benefit's Dallas is a good compromise between bronzer and blush; a pinkish rosy-brown hue with a little shimmer. Great with a light hand and the packaging is super-cute.

RBB - would you believe I was going to suggest NARS Orgasm?!

RBB - would you believe I was going to suggest NARS Orgasm?!

Yup! There's a reason why it's a bestseller! :penguin:

But what's really scary is, I'm not that keen on it for myself. But I was going to recommend it anyway............ I think I need a wee lie down :spin:

Saph, I would recommend BECCA Turkish Rose (do you have this already? Vaguely recall you mentioning it!). It gives you the most gorgeous natural flush.

Do you like peachy pinks? If so, you can't go past NARS Orgasm which suits just about every skin tone. I am very pale with pink undertones too, and this is the only blush I buy again and again.

To emphasise cheekbones - and mine are pretty much non-existent! - I use a light sweep of M.A.C's Golden Bronzer. This is the perfect colour for palefaces. I often wear it just by itself.

Benefit's Dallas is a good compromise between bronzer and blush; a pinkish rosy-brown hue with a little shimmer. Great with a light hand and the packaging is super-cute.

Raspberry you are always a source of inspiration! I have had my eye on orgasm for a while but have not used the Becca one. I do have a LM stick cream blush in a deep rose with gold shimmer but it is a tad too dark.

I was going to recommend Bonds too.

I am looking for a blush that suits my pale/blonde/pink undertone complexion that is not too pink or too brown/bronze- I want to emphasize and sharpen my cheekbones, not look like a sweetly blushing rose (though at times I do like that look ;) ). My cheekbones are already quite high and I just want to highlight this but often 'contouring' blushes look too brown and dirty on me.

Sapphy it's funny that you should mention this!!! I've been doing the exact same thing - moving away from the "flushed" look towards contouring some sharper cheekbones. I use Benefit Hoola to contour underneath my cheekbones. You do have to be light-handed or it won't blend well and you'll look dirty, but if you do it well it looks great. Hoola is good for this because it is a warm brown but has no shimmer in it, and it is fairly neutral so you can use it with both pinks and peaches.

I suck my cheeks in (like I'm making a fish face) and then use my fingers to pinch the bronzer brush into a fan shape. I then lightly sweep it underneath my cheekbones. Once it's on I use the brush to blend it ever-so-slightly outwards. When that's done I use a blusher brush to apply blush to the cheeks and sweeping up towards the temple. Then I highlight the cheekbones. Done! I now love contouring whereas before it looked scary and 80s to me!

ok im LOOKING FOR PORELESS, FLAWLESS 18 year old pale transculent skin, perfect englsh rose skin.
I think I should ask santa, or get a skin transplant,..... but on the off chance anyone knows of anything miraculous, cash is no object in this case.... :chuckle::chuckle:

Turkish Rose is gorgeous. Very sheer, and you can build for a more flushed look.

Here's some more info and swatches Saphy:
http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adorebeauty/viewitem.asp?idproduct=8617
http://www.narscosmetics.com/acb/stores/1/Blush-C39_category_7.aspx
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B000FBF5AY/sr=1-13/qid=1200134217/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&n=164990011&bcBrand=core

3rd vote for turkish rose by becca, best blusher i ever had, one of the few things i have made repeat purchases of and in a fabulous little compact with a mirror. best colour EVER on pale skin.

I am searching for some cool men's singlets.
I am not normally a fan but the boy gets too hot for T-shirts in summer & just hangs out in Boardies all the time. That's fine but you can't just go topless ALL the time so I thought I better get him some summer singlets. Trouble is I can't find any decent ones. They are all either too tight or have fluro stuff on them. He currently has 3 but 2 are getting the chuck as soon as I can find replacements.
Any Recs?

Yeah Bonds are the only ones which spring to my mind. I have actually been looking for Mens t.shirts today and did not come across any singlets,but then I was not actively looking either. Did not even find any normal decent T.Shirts. It is all about weird prints,stripes, and pink,green,red which the boy would not want to be seen in dead. :chuckle:

Thanks TT, Raspberry and Ozzy...I may have to try the Nars and Becca...they are quite different colours you know ;)

And Ozzy, thanks for the contouring technique. I have a Natio beige blush that I may practice with when home alone one night.

Oh and TT, I love your Santa wish - its on my list too, lol!

Are you all talking about Chesty Bonds singlets? I'm afraid that's not going to work bcause they are tight fitting (too hot) and around here only Tradesmen wear those!

I am - as I said, they are the be all and end all for Mr18. But only in black or white.

Are you all talking about Chesty Bonds singlets? I'm afraid that's not going to work bcause they are tight fitting (too hot) and around here only Tradesmen wear those!

Medusa, check out sport stores for muscle t's. I bought my nephew an Everlast one and it is a really fine and lightweight cotton.

Yeah even the women ones are very tight fitting. My gay neighbour with a six pack stomach wears the Bonds everyday either in orange or yellow.

Yeah even the women ones are very tight fitting. My gay neighbour with a six pack stomach wears the Bonds everyday either in orange or yellow.

Colours from the rainbow eh? :chuckle:

Colours from the rainbow eh? :chuckle:

:chuckle::chuckle: Very good LB! :chuckle:

:whipcrack: Couldnt resist!:chuckle:

Colours from the rainbow eh? :chuckle:

:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle: :whistle:

Help! I need a Slip N Slide for Miss 5's birthday very soon. All the usual suspects (dept stores, Clark Rubber) have sold out & only appear to stock them before xmas. Does anyone know where else I could get one?

Help! I need a Slip N Slide for Miss 5's birthday very soon. All the usual suspects (dept stores, Clark Rubber) have sold out & only appear to stock them before xmas. Does anyone know where else I could get one?

Oh gosh I heard they were no longer available in most of Australia due to our never-ending drought and water restrictions!! I'll have a look for you up here as we've never been on harsh water restrictions and you can still buy things like sprinklers and soaker hoses that are hardish to find down south!

Are you sure you'd even be allowed to use it in Sydney?

what about eBay ?

I think I have found some out west. Rang so many stores :yawn:

Hi Adorables

Okey dokey, here's what I'm looking for:

The perfect J-Lo bronze/apricot lipstick/gloss lips.
Smokey eyes - a more subtle day look, and a smouldering night eye
A pale nude lipstick
A sexy brown lipliner that is subtle enough to wear with a pink lippie without looking like a porn star.
An eye liner that you can smudge to create a smoky eye or create a sharp line that doesn't smudge later when you don't want it to.


Would love to hear your suggestions girlies!

xoxo

Hi Adorables

Okey dokey, here's what I'm looking for:

The perfect J-Lo bronze/apricot lipstick/gloss lips.
Smokey eyes - a more subtle day look, and a smouldering night eye
A pale nude lipstick
A sexy brown lipliner that is subtle enough to wear with a pink lippie without looking like a porn star.
An eye liner that you can smudge to create a smoky eye or create a sharp line that doesn't smudge later when you don't want it to.


Would love to hear your suggestions girlies!

xoxo

1) Often, a pale pink produces those J.Lo lips better than a "nude" does - in fact, I read that J.Lo herself uses pinks, not peachy nudes. Revlon has some gorgeous rosey nude lipsticks at the moment.
2) I like to create smokey eyes with eyeliner and minimal eyeshadow. I line the eyes really heavily and smudge like there's no tomorrow with a cotton tip. Then I use a small stiffish slanted brush to add a smudgy line of a metallic shadow along the top lashline. I never bother with base eyeshadows or contouring!
3) As I said, Revlon have some gorgeous nudes - I have a lipstick called Nude Splash which is gorgeous. But I do prefer pale pinks if I am doing a smokey eye/nude lip look. I use mainly Revlon for my pink lipsticks as well!! Then I will top with a gloss - Dior, Bloom and of course Juicy Tubes!
4) I'm not one for lipliner but I have one from Rimmel called 'Tiramisu' which is a pinky brown colour, very versatile.
5) Estee Lauder pencil liner in "Softsmudge Black" is fab for this - it's never smudged too much on me but is easily smudgeable when you're creating your smokey eye.

Hi Adorables

Okey dokey, here's what I'm looking for:

The perfect J-Lo bronze/apricot lipstick/gloss lips.
Smokey eyes - a more subtle day look, and a smouldering night eye
A pale nude lipstick
A sexy brown lipliner that is subtle enough to wear with a pink lippie without looking like a porn star.
An eye liner that you can smudge to create a smoky eye or create a sharp line that doesn't smudge later when you don't want it to.


Would love to hear your suggestions girlies!

xoxo

Ok, here are mine...

Bronze/apricot lip gloss: try Stila Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar. Looks dark in the tube but is a gorgeous bronze. NARS Lip Gloss in Chihuahua is a really nice apricot-pink, 'your lips but better' and goes with everything.
Smokey eyes: so many choices! What colour eyes do you have? You can always do the classic black, charcoal or brown but I love a smokey eye in cololur i.e. dark olive greens, plums etc. M.A.C has heaps of shadows to choose from.
Pale nude lipstick: Revlon or Maybelline - think I saw a new promo for Maybelline nudes that have just come out. Great colours. On the more exxy side, NARS Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girls is perfect for a 60s look (though very pale, better on fair-skinned gals).
Brown lipliner - sorry, absolutely no help here - I rarely wear it. But maybe Revlon?
Smudgey eyeliner - I love M.A.C Technakohl pencil in Graphblack. Very soft but stays put. Benefit Bad Gal is also fab, you can sharpen this one to a point and really go for a dramatic eye. Noice. I also like to use black eyeshadows as liner - you can get them really precise with an angled liner or pencil brush, and it softens the look a bit too (eyeliner can be quite harsh on some people).

The best nude lippy I have found so far is - Shiseido in Magnolia Beige. The Harlotte ones look good too.
Lip liner - try Jemma Kidd's dual ended pencil
http://kitcosmetics.com/products/jemma-kidd-makeup/colour/lip-liner-duo
Napoleon in Sand
http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adorebeauty/viewitem.asp?idproduct=8174

I knew I could count on my Adorables! Thank you girls, keep the suggestions coming.

I've got Hazel eyes and am looking for a chocolate eyeshadow and charcoal/dark slate (not blue more black) eyeshadow. I have medium yellow based skin and tend to wear pinks more than peaches which is why I'm trying to get away from pink lippies (I'm soooooooooooooooo addicted to my pink lippies!). I've just bought NARS strip tease and to continue with the pale lip theme I'm thinking about getting the new MAC 2N pale pink lipstik, either that or Lancome's Beige Begs to Be Kissed.

However, I still need more of a beige/peach lippie. I hear what you say Oz about the pink but I'm still not sure. I'll check out your suggestions RBB, love the name of the NARS lip "Chihuahua" cause I have two adorable (just like us!) Chihuahuas. I'll check out the brown sugar lip too. Thanks for the suggestions.

Has anyone used Benefit Lemon-Aid? It looks like it would be good both as an eye highlighter both above and below and corners and everything but I don't know anyone who's used it.

I like the sound of "Tiramisu" as a lip liner and Rimmel is sooooo cheap, so bargain! Thanks!

The girls at Mecca did a lovely smokey day eye for me on Saturday that I'm thinking of getting using "Kitten" by Stilla which is a pale beigey/golden colour all over my eye, with NARS Bengal eyeshadow on my lower lid. Bengal looks terrible on the pallet, a real dark brown with an orangey muddy look but on the skin it's a goregous deep chocolate brown. Both of these are exy and I'm willing to pay the price if required but would love any other suggestions.

While I'm on a roll...Does anyone know somewhere I can get Narcisco Rodriguez perfume at a bargain?

Lemon Aid is good to neutralise dark shadows & redness but watch out if you have dry skin as it is not very creamy & can look flakey sometimes.

The best nude lippy I have found so far is - Shiseido in Magnolia Beige. The Harlotte ones look good too.
Lip liner - try Jemma Kidd's dual ended pencil
http://kitcosmetics.com/products/jemma-kidd-makeup/colour/lip-liner-duo
Napoleon in Sand
http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adorebeauty/viewitem.asp?idproduct=8174

Thanks Medusa, really appreciate the websites so I can check them out. I'll be heading to Myer today to check all the suggestions out. Unfortunately I live on the Gold Coast so Myer is like a 15 minute drive from Mecca and a 7 minute drive from David Jones. Plus the Myer and DJs don't have a full range of products, but I'll do what I can with what I have LOL!

I've got Hazel eyes and am looking for a chocolate eyeshadow and charcoal/dark slate (not blue more black) eyeshadow. I have medium yellow based skin and tend to wear pinks more than peaches which is why I'm trying to get away from pink lippies (I'm soooooooooooooooo addicted to my pink lippies!). I've just bought NARS strip tease and to continue with the pale lip theme I'm thinking about getting the new MAC 2N pale pink lipstik, either that or Lancome's Beige Begs to Be Kissed.

However, I still need more of a beige/peach lippie. I hear what you say Oz about the pink but I'm still not sure. I'll check out your suggestions RBB, love the name of the NARS lip "Chihuahua" cause I have two adorable (just like us!) Chihuahuas. I'll check out the brown sugar lip too. Thanks for the suggestions.

The girls at Mecca did a lovely smokey day eye for me on Saturday that I'm thinking of getting using "Kitten" by Stilla which is a pale beigey/golden colour all over my eye, with NARS Bengal eyeshadow on my lower lid. Bengal looks terrible on the pallet, a real dark brown with an orangey muddy look but on the skin it's a goregous deep chocolate brown. Both of these are exy and I'm willing to pay the price if required but would love any other suggestions.

While I'm on a roll...Does anyone know somewhere I can get Narcisco Rodriguez perfume at a bargain?

For chocolates, try Stila. I think Espresso would be nice, and could work beautifully to deepen Kitten (one of my faves!). You could also try a deep bronze. For grey, Stila Cloud is a light almost muddy grey and looks gorgeous with Pewter. I'd like to add a disclaimer and say I am definitely NOT a Stila rep, but I just love their shadows! So soft and highly pigmented, they blend like a dream.

If you'd like to get some change outta $20, maybe try L'oreal duos; they newest ones are really nice.

RE: NR - Perfume Connection might be the way to go...?

O wow!! I dont think I have even ever seen this thread beofre (how funny if I have a post in here :ashamed:)

I am always on the hunt for the perfect fake tan in a great dark colour in just one coat.

Purple suede ballet flats. Brighter Violet as opposed to Muted Plum.

A great top for bigger busted chicks. Since my upgrade I find it hard to sqeeze the girls into my old sizes. I find im busting out all over but the next size up looks too big for my body. Maybe I should be asking for a great minimiser strapless bra!! :clapping:

Can I ask for a million dollars too?? :whistle:

I am always on the hunt for the perfect fake tan in a great dark colour in just one coat.


The very best instant ultra dark chocolate coloured tan exists, but.............

- Colours instantly
- 1-minute drying
- Doesn't streak or go orange.
- Smells like Caramel
- Has Coconut and Bergamot Oil plus the signature Pomegranate Ellangic Tannin
- Filled with Anti-Oxidants

Rodial Brazilian Tan $96.00 :shockedhair:

Eeeeekk!!! How long does it last, C?? Might be worth it for going on holiday when you don't want to be bothered with tans or tannerisers....

Jesus! That's exy but hey if you only need 1 coat might be worth it. I usually require 3 coats to the colour I want. Mecca sells but hey I found it cheaper and free delivery! :penguin:
http://www.skincarestore.com.au/pc-4222-889-rodial-brazilian-tan.aspx

Mecca sell the Rodial products. I have not bought the product for myself, but I put a dot on my forearms and backs of hands in store and this most beautiful deep colour lasted 4-5 days. It dried immediately and did not stain my top. For something really special I would probably lashout and pay the outrageously high price.

For chocolates, try Stila. I think Espresso would be nice, and could work beautifully to deepen Kitten (one of my faves!). You could also try a deep bronze. For grey, Stila Cloud is a light almost muddy grey and looks gorgeous with Pewter. I'd like to add a disclaimer and say I am definitely NOT a Stila rep, but I just love their shadows! So soft and highly pigmented, they blend like a dream.

If you'd like to get some change outta $20, maybe try L'oreal duos; they newest ones are really nice.

RE: NR - Perfume Connection might be the way to go...?

Not a Stila rep, soooooooooo funny RBB. I'll have to check these out, so glad you love Kitten.

i'm sampling atthe moment. trying to decide on what products, as i've posted in purchases thread. i've got 6 moisturiser sachet samples. and a couple of cleansers.

For chocolates, try Stila. I think Espresso would be nice, and could work beautifully to deepen Kitten (one of my faves!). You could also try a deep bronze. For grey, Stila Cloud is a light almost muddy grey and looks gorgeous with Pewter. I'd like to add a disclaimer and say I am definitely NOT a Stila rep, but I just love their shadows! So soft and highly pigmented, they blend like a dream.

If you'd like to get some change outta $20, maybe try L'oreal duos; they newest ones are really nice.

RE: NR - Perfume Connection might be the way to go...?

Another rec for stila espresso... its a great neutral dark grey with warm undertones...

Cloud is slightly cool toned grey and shimmery. Another shadow of theirs which is very versatile is puck.. quite neutral and goes with warm and cool colours.

Barefoot contessa is a great dark shimmery brown with plummy undertones, and if you want a warmer undertoned but similiar shadow, Twig is quite good.. I have way too many stila shadows.:redcheeks:

Oh Kit_Kat, great suggestions! Can't wait to go check these all out. At the moment I'm holding off visiting Mecca cause I have no money and it would either just make me feel poor, or I'd end up spending money needed for bills on make up and then I'd end up feeling all panicky and sick! :chuckle: