<![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More! - Jezebel Comments]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More! - Jezebel Comments]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Bare Minerals is the best thing that ever happened to me. No more forehead bumps, nary a zit in sight, and I don't get shiny sweaty face in the middle of the day. I used to carry blotting papers and powder with me all the time, and I haven't toted that shit around in two years.

I know it doesn't work for everyone, but I love it and will shout it from the rooftops.

MGB

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> OK, so, really, the best way for a super-pale girl like me to get plump, red lips? Orgasm. When I'm aroused, my lips are crazy red (so much that a partner of mine actually once commented on how much he loved how red my lips get during sexytime). And it's a lot more fun than a lip-plumper!

blushingflower

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I am here to say that I have had a colonic. Yes I have! I had a colonic after a 14-day raw foods cleanse. I did not get to see what came out, but I do know it was some old-feeling stuff. And I don't think I'll do it again -- not worth the money and not really necessary -- but I will say that I felt fabuloso afterwards. I did the gravity one, so there's no force-feeding water into the colon.

copyrooter

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> About the colonics: They had this discussion on another site awhile back and one of the nurses commenting mentioned that that stringy poop that girl is holding in the chopsticks (that picture was the same one in the other post) is "actually what mucosae looks like when it's been chemically abraded with, say, Drano: kind of brown/yellow, stringy, "mucusy," and looks a little like chicken fat. When intestinal mucosa is damaged/killed, it's not uncommon for it to slough off in strips or large sections, and to come out looking as described."

She also mentioned that "Our bodies have mucosae and produce mucus for a reason. While it may be trendy to chemically peel it off and admire it in the collander in which you caught it, you've just screwed with the interface between your nutrients and your body, not to mention that you've given all the bacteria that inhabit your colon a great way to enter your blood and lymphatic fluid. Better hope your immune system is functioning well for the next few days."

So, just wanted to let you know that what that girl is holding is actually normal stuff that belongs in your intestines that has been damaged and sloughed off by whatever they hosed up there...

enidtrollins

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> did any of these not cause break outs...it seems to me that primer clogs pores@hamburgerhotdog:

Dorothy

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Okay, this is going to be totally gross and I know no one is going to read this, but I have to take issue with the colonics once again. Our intestines are incredibly complex. Most of what we know about them comes from doctors ripping apart cadavers. Our entire intestines are lined with mucous membranes, and a healthy individual is home to countless symbiotic bacteria. Basically, there's tons of shit in there keeping our shit moving.

I have a tough time believing that we're all walking around with weird synthetic shit lining our intestines because we just can't digest weird modern food. For millenia, our intestines have dealt with all kinds of crazy combinations of oils, starches, proteins, and fiber. We are not all walking around with weird bowel obstructions from our Crazy Unnatural Modern Diet.

I'm not hating on you if a deep colonic really worked for you. Maybe you were in the midst of digesting something that had adverse consequences for you, and getting rid of it helped you. Fine. I'm not slighting you. I personally wouldn't do it, but if it helped you: fine.

I just can't believe that our Terrible Modern Lifestyle is really killing my intestines from within.

tscheese

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @melinderr: I prefer the peach one...Daily Conditioning Treatment is my true love for 10 years now.

The mineral foundations just seem to sink into my acne scars and wrinkles and make me look even older. I've despaired over ever finding make-up that works for me outside of the department store lights.

Cafezinha

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I bought the bare eccentuals starter mineral kit and really it's not great at all- I figure the people who buy this have to say it's great because they dumped so much money into it. It's not any better than my NARs light foundation with spf . I have dry skin now and found best for that is clinique's yellow moisturizer. I have tons of allergies so many products are off limits to me. This mineral powder does accentuate fine lines even with the 'primer' and takes way longer to put all this crap on than does a splash of moisturizer & dab of liquid foundation as needed. Plus all that excess powder from swirling & tapping the brush gets airborne - my makeup counter was coated with fine makeup particles. I It's very easy to overdo it too - one day I looked like that overtanned fla old lady on "something about mary (cameron diaz/ben stiller?). luckily it washes off easy. don't count on the salestaff to be able to give you intelligent answers to products and problems - clueless. Plus has anybody noticed the cakey overmade-up faces of those sephora sales people? they look like they should be out on the corner hooking. certainly not radiant-looking skin. If you want to see how you'll look in the crap they sell at sephora, just look at the salesgirls...and run!

chakeetah

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @nardo218: exactly.

cockeye

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I have no idea where people got the idea that colonics are a good idea, but any gastro-intestinal doctor will tell you that they are unsanitary and do nothing for you. For one, there is no way to completely sanitize the instruments they use in colonics. That's disgusting as it is. Then, it cleans out the "good" bacteria in your colon. And I can only imagine that it would get just a small percentage of the colon in the first place. Seriously, people. Do some actual research on this instead of listening to new age quacks.
And I'll add that I actually know about this stuff because I went to a gastro-intestinal doctor for ten years for my ulcerative colitis. Lay people tried to tell me that my UC could be magically cured by doing regular colonics. No, that is not possible, and in fact it would have probably made it worse, cleaning out the "good bacteria. I no longer have a colon, but I would suggest that anyone talk to an actual doctor about how to cleanse their bodies in a safe way.

cockeye

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> To you ladies in Little Rock, apparently inside the JC Penny's at your local mall, a mini-Sephora opened recently. So yeah. Just puttin' that out there.

concertina

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I go to sephora to steal the testers, but first I use the alcohol they have provided to clean the product down. I may be cheap, but I'm also clean.

watereatsrock

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I had a series of four colonics of the ordianry variety where water at body temp was pumped slowly into my colon and the poop flowed, glooped, out into another tube - I did not wish to watch the progress - thank you.

I was recommended to do this to help irritable bowel syndrome that was brought on by a serious stomach bug. It relieved that very well and it also helped my psoriasis to disappear more than any other treatment I've tried for over a decade be it homeopathic, medical, prescription, herbal etc. There are no guaranteed with colonics - everyone is different and blah, blah, blah, etc, but I found great benefits.

kit10indublin

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Ellabella: OMG!!!! i blew my hit out early because of you!

too fucking funny. may I add one more?

- they are smoking weed and getting hungry, alternating salty and sweet treats, smoking cigarettes, then passing out in a chocolate-mouthed, cheetoh-fingered, 10 hour waitressing shifted feet BLISS.

g'night ya'll.

warwickbeloved

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I guess I'm one of the few commenters here who has had good results with Bare Minerals? I started using Bare Minerals a couple of years ago or so, and it's worked especially well for me. I have a lot of skin allergies to deal with, as well as excema, and Bare Minerals has helped keep my excema under control. I still have to use my prescription creams every once in a while, when my skin gets itchy, but my rashes are gone and my face has never looked better than it has for most of my life. I've had excema as long as I can remember, and especially while I was in high school and college, my rashes were so bad and out of control that I basically looked like I'd gotten into a fight because so much of my face was swollen/oozing/bleeding all the time. My doctor and a couple of dermatologists tried giving me stronger prescription creams and various allergy medicines over the years, but none of it helped until one of those dermatologists eventually suggested that I try using Bare Minerals along with my pescription creams and my allergy medicine. I don't think the Bare Minerals cured my excema at all, but the stuff in the makeup definitely kept my skin calm enough to let my prescription medicines do their thing and heal my skin.

The only thing about Bare Minerals that isn't mentioned much to first-time users is that there's a definite learning curve involved and that LESS IS MORE. Those of you who described having dry skin and/or accentuating wrinkles or other blemishes after using the Bare Minerals most likely used too much of the powders to start with. You have to remember that you're going to be putting 3-4 layers of this product on your entire face, so you don't want to use too much of it per layer. How much will you have to use? Well...that's something you're going to have to figure out with experience. :P Also--for a while, it might take a bit longer than you're used to in order to put on the makeup, but the longer you use it, the quicker it gets to put it on. (I take about five minutes from start to finish.) And I've found that I don't need to use as much makeup as I used to.

Roxie

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @SarahMC: Sounds crazy, but it works, a green finish powder. It's hard to find, but try the high-end cosmetic counters. This is not a Wizard of Oz Witch Green look!!! It's a very, very soft shade of green which offsets a rudy complexion. I have that classic rudy Irish complexion and this is the only trick I've found that works when I choose to wear makeup.

AGreenEyeDevil

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @violetanns: I might have to get that.

This post reminded me that I should start using my LUSH Sweet Japanese Girl bar.

annejumps

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I know I'm really late here, but I wanted to share this with anyone who gets acne. I had great skin until I hit my 30s and developed adult acne. I tried everything until recently - I found a product called MD Forte, a cleanser which has a relatively high concentration of glycolic acid. I use the III, but if your skin is sensitive to acids and peels you may want to go with the II or the I. (The concentrations of acid vary.)

OMG, y'all - this stuff is amazing. I order it from Drugstore.com. It seems expensive, but you only have to use a tiny bit - the bottle I have has lasted well over two months. I use it every other day in conjunction with olive oil as a cleanser. (On my olive oil days I just massage olive oil all over my face, let it sit for about ten minutes, then use a hot washcloth to gently rub it off.) I massage the MD Forte on my face and leave it on for about ten minutes (they don't tell you to do that on the bottle, but trust me). It stings a little - like I said, if you have sensitive skin go for a lower glycolic concentration - but from the first time I used it I was blown away by the difference in my skin. It's like a mini-peel every time you use it. I'm shocked that the company doesn't market it better, because it's miraculous shit.

Between the olive oil (I know, it sounds counterintuitive, but the oil cancels out your facial oils and leaves your skin feeling like velvet) and the MD Forte, my skin has never, ever been better. No blackheads, my pores look really small, my skin tone is perfectly even, and my skin's never been this clear. Nothing sucks like cystic acne - I haven't gotten a major zit since I started using it. Just check out the MakeUpAlley reviews - people RAVE about it. Give it a try and let me know how it works out for you - I know it'll be good news!

♥ dosido ☮

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I keep considering investing in Sephora stuff but am at a loss: I NEVER wear makeup because I have never, ever found a foundation shade that works for me. I'm pale but not that pale, yet even really light stuff is too dark on my face and in my opinion, foundation that is too dark is a greater sin than too much makeup in general.

I admit to being really lazy with makeup anyway, though. Aside from a little lipgloss here and there I don't get the point. My face just gets a million times worse when I throw stuff on anyway.

MumbletyEmma

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Trashtastic Is Disillusioned: A very pale friend of mine uses Christian Dior.

nardo218

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @mercymercyme: Retin is supposed to do that at first. It's in the instruction booklet you were supposed to read.

nardo218

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I bought the Bare Minerals for TV segments I do on occasion because it does even things out. However, it is labor intensive and drying.

As for colonics... I used to have regular dates with enemas and no thanks to the power version.

denises_24

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Rushing all the contents of your bowels out like that sounds like you'd ruin the balance of good bacteria in your intestines. It would reset itself, but you could make yourself sick in the meantime.

nardo218

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @ulookinatmyjunk: Sorry, didn't see this comment until after I posted!

daphne02

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> oh and I have rosacea also and sometimes it can be caused by low stomach acid and not being able to digest properly. Supplementing with Hydrochloride with pepsin and pancreatin at meals can really help. Add some probiotic and fish oil supplements and your skin will look awesome.

daphne02

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I bought face wash at Whole Foods Market and I was a bit worried because it had a bunch of different oils in it but so far it has worked great. It makes my skin feel really nice. It's called Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash. Some of the ingredients: Castile oil, olive oil, coconut oil, sea kelp, tea tree oil, white tea, echinacea leaf extract, licorice root, green tea extract. It was cheap and lasts a long time.

daphne02

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Bare Minerals is crap. When I see a friend with shiny face and skin that looks like an orange, I'd ask her, "hey, what foundation are you using?" The answer is always Bare Minerals. It's just propaganda like The Emperor's New Clothes, if you think you look great in Bare Minerals, chances are you probably don't. Get some Laura Mercier, for god's sake.

aquanetta

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Getting into a good yogurt regimen can alleviate the need for a colonic which has mostly fictional benefits. I started eating yogurt recently and I feel light and fresh and regular.

BoredPhDiva

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I really like Lancome. I know there are all kinds of new brands out there, but they're pretty reliable. Plus you can get the same thing basically as L'Oreal at CVS.

Cranimal

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @special_boots: OMG it is your sisterly duty to tell your sister if she is putting on clownface.

I totally mock mine when she overdoes the BareMinerals tint.

My mother and sister and I all use the Minerals and lurve it. I have to be honest, I got into a downward shame spiral with liquid makeup and concealers in my mid-teens and they did so much more harm than good - VICIOUS CYCLE.

Bare Minerals totally normalized me so that on most days, when I am just off to work and other single-mommery, I can easily go MAKEUP FREE and not feel self conscious one bit. What a boon it has been.

Can't wait to try the oil cleansing though....

ObtuseIntolerant is in the tank for Obama.

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Columbienne: Yes! I like Bare Escentuals to a certain extent- no major problems. Does kind of sit in my pores though I guess a primer could help? I have oily sin so it can also get very shiny. But...the MESS! My mother, sister, and roommate all use it and it is always ALL OVER THE PLACE. I still have some and try to be very controlled about it, sometimes using a bit over a tinted foundation, but for all of them that use the whole product line it really can get everywhere- sink, your purse (this is esp bad)sometimes it seems it is more than it is worth. Maybe I should try one of these powder foundations that come in a compact.

LaFemme

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I actually really like Bare Escentuals and think it does a great job as a foundation with just a little concealer underneath, although I've found sleeping in it is just as bad for my skin as regular foundation.

Also, my boyfriend has basically banned it from his house cause it makes such a mess and there's always dust in the sink. That part IS kind of annoying.

Columbienne

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Sephora Spy:

Bare Escentuals started as a local company in San Francisco, about 25 years ago.

If you're troubled by its association with QVC then you must really be bothered by the fact that Sephora has regular shows on the oh-so-cheesy Home Shopping Network.

sassenach

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @CumaeanSibyl: YAAAAY! I already take psyllium and this means I will NEVER have to resist the suggestion from the infrared sauna people to top my visit off with a colonic EVER AGAIN! I can just say NO! STOP ASKING ME! without guilt!

*weeps in gratitude*

Rooo sez BISH PLZ

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I had a friend who used Bare Minerals because it was the only thing that didn't make her break out.

This person says she thinks it is embarrassing that Bare Minerals was a QVC product. First, it is still a QVC product along with Philosphy, Clinique, etc. Second, that is one of the dumbest things she has said yet. But I am sure she will top herself.

I am not too familiar with the Carol's Daughter daugther line but it does contain products specifically for women of color and some of the unique problems they face.

thelushie

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Love Sephora, but other than skin care and lip gloss I don't really have a need anymore. I'm totally spoiled now - I have a good friend who started making her own mineral make-up. For real. I bought some of her stuff to support her (starting her own business and all) but didn't see myself using it as I was a die-hard Chanel and Lancome girl. I did give it a try, though, to give her feedback and was so sold on it after a week that I've used nothing else since. The foundation powder does not have mica, which is great on my skin (and I'm almost 47). I've had serious hormone problems lately and NO BREAKOUTS. The eyeshadows are to die for and she even blended several custom colors for my odd skin tone. People have told me I look great but can't put their finger on the change, so I have declared this woman a miracle worker. Others seem to agree and she's really gotten her business off the ground in the past 6 months. Hope she can still keep custom blending colors for me....
Yup, I'm way past spoiled.

Gretchen

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Recently I bought a bottle of Jojoba oil, partly to later use it in a homemade massage oil recipe but also because I read it was great for skin oil balance - and boy, is it amazing. I don't think I'm ever going to buy a moisturizer again, and certainly not an oil cleanser, because this stuff will do it all, for a fraction of the price. As per her statements about oil cleansers balancing your natural skin oils, this stuff seems to do exactly that - not sure if the long term benefits will be any better than my previous expensive moisturizers because I haven't been using it that long, but certainly my skin is an awful lot less greasy throughout the whole day than with any previous product I've used, and less dry than without any product (I'm white and have combination skin, so don't think this applies strictly to the demographic she mentioned.)

As for colonics: Penn and Teller told me they were bullsh*t.

aprestia

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Trashtastic Is Disillusioned:

I have been very pleased with Origins palest foundation. The colour I use is called "Angel" It covers the rosacea nicely without looking heavy.

jiddahgirl

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @kymmikhatt: try washing your brushes. Use baby shampoo. What is your skincare regimen? If you have oily skin and use something that's TOO drying for your face, your pores go into overtime and create more oil for the moisture you're losing. If its none of the above, tzone mattifiers work really well. Lola has one I swear by.

Oface

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @kymmikhatt: Is your moisturizer oil-free? I use an oil-free moisturizer under the Bare Minerals and it keeps the oil from building up throughout the day.

For what its worth, I'm 42 and my skin is still pretty oily. As much as I'd love to go without makeup entirely, my complexion is uneven and blotchy (mild rosacea maybe?), plus I get the occasional brown patches from hormone fluctuation. I get weird looks just going to the gym without makeup on (okay maybe I'm just self conscious but...). I use heavy sunscreen on my face to keep the brown spots at a minimum but then the rest of me gets more tan than my face. Makeup is the only way for me to not look like a freak show.

MadameX

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @SarahMC: I just bought the Bare Minerals starter kit on Monday. I so wish this had appeared last week, but so far it hasn't made me itchy or disco-y.

sarrible

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Oh shoot, I might be too late with this answer, but for the non-makeup girl getting married, I was in the same boat as you and I second the other poster who suggested to get it done professionally. I went to an Aveda salon. All I actually bought was lipstick and powder to touch-up with and I was really happy how it turned out. (Stayed on through the reception, didn't look fake or shiny in photos, etc.)

IvyLeagueMetalhead

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I use a mositurizer and a primer before I apply the Bare Minerals, it really helps it not look so ashy. However, lately I've been noticing the powder settle in lines around my eyes and mouth that I never knew I had. And I tend to get oily looking by the end of the day. Should I change to another foundation or what? Too much moisurizer?

Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara works pretty good, its not too clumpy and doesnt flake.

kymmikhatt

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I LOVE the Bare Minerals stuff. But I'm young (late 20s), and when I had my mom try it at Sephora, it made all her wrinkles waaay more noticeable. Also, when I bought the starter kit, the saleslady said that the moisturizer that comes in it shouldn't be worn during the day, under the makeup, b/c it exfoliates, so it makes your skin all flakey. I have really bad dark circles under my eyes (had em my whole life, b/ of allergies), and Bare Minerals is the only thing that covers them up well, and lasts all day.

formerlydictator4life1

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Wow, I just tried that cleansing oil/warm washcloth treatment...WAY soft old-lady face! Added some primer and Skinfood and goddamn, I look good. My dog is unimpressed but dammit, I DO!!!!

Mrs. DeLesseps To You, Dahling

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @technotica: I am a big fan of letting people do my makeup- if it looks bad, you can wash it off. Some counter girls are unfriendly, but plenty are nice and happy to share what they know. I've had some less than great experiences, like when they feel the need to use every foundation-type product they make on me even though I don't need it, but I've always at least learned something every time. You don't have to buy anything, really, the "hmm, I like this [blank], let me think about it," line is a fair reply. I really do like to have time to think about it sometimes, as I've had makeup go on great, and then within hours I feel like I have a mask on, or it's itchy, or some other problem not immediately apparent when they put it on me, and they get that. Or you can just ask questions, explaining that you're looking to learn and want to try some things out before you buy. Go when they're slow, and they'll likely be happy to play, as it gives them something to do other than align boxes.

Keep an eye out for when a makeup counter, or Sephora, has a notice up that a national or regional rep is coming to do makeup. You might have to make an appointment, and they'll tell you if there's a minimum purchase (which there sometimes is for those occasions). I got my makeup done twice by the regional Fresh rep, and I swear the 2nd time was the prettiest I have ever looked , and am still peeved I can't find her anymore.

mockingbird

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Lizawithazee: I read somewhere that those pads just have some pH indicator that reacts with the salt and water in your toejam, so it turns color.

Mrs. DeLesseps To You, Dahling

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: Smashbox isn't nearly as drying as the BE stuff. I need to find a eenage girl to pass the BE on to, but at 48 I an wear the Smashbox.

Anybody tried Cle de Peau concealer?

Mrs. DeLesseps To You, Dahling

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Gingerlime: Yuck. That sounds similar to the description my dad gave of what his colon looked like after he nearly died from having antibiotics kill off all the good bacteria and the like in his guts. Although he said it looked like it had been attacked by fire ants (my dad is a scientist and asked they use the student scope on him so he could see his own colon- I guess he wanted to compare it to all the animal ones he'd seen over the years). Really, he did almost die from it, and when you lose as much weight as he did that quickly it is scary for your family to see. Folks, learn from his experience, NEVER take antibiotics with also taking some acidophilus, or other probiotics.

From personal experience, the stuff that JD Regent talked about, that they use to clean everything out for scoping, is not fun, and neither is the scoping. Lower GI x-ray, also not fun. Why anyone would have a colonic and choose to go through that is beyond me.

mockingbird

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Sheargenius79: Thanks. And, wow. Who thinks of these things?

girlscoutcookie

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> OMFG, please don't get a colonic ever. I had to have an enema when I was going through appendicitis, because my doc was too retarded to realize that the blob on my X-ray was my exploded appendix, not some "food stuffs".

First, it hurts. It's cold. It's awful. And you're shitting water for hours. It's like an ass-douche, and I get the appeal, but don't. Eat nothing but raw fruits and veggies for a few days, and you'll be totally cleaned out.

AnnieGetYourFun

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I just wish there was a resource called "Makeup for Morons" because that's just what I feel like when I walk into a cosmetics store/counter/section.

I have given up on makeup for the most part. Most mascara irritates my eyes (I wear contacts). Foundation is too oily or doesn't cover enough. Concealer is too heavy for me. I have dark circles under my eyes. I hate having anything but chapstick on my lips. I don't know how to apply eye shadow or even pick the right shade (my eyes are blueish-green). So I just kind of wing it all.

I especially hate having to spend money on this stuff, if I have no guarantees if it will work.

technotica

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @MissTic: Paula Begoun lost all credibility when she not only started selling her own line of cosmetics and skin care, but started reviewing it -- along with other brands.

The One

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Bare Minerals is seriously awesome. I hate all foundation and this stuff really looks good and my skin is GLOWEY. Glowy? glow-ie?

BraidMyHair

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I stopped dropping cash in Sephora after I read this site.

[www.beautypedia.com]

[www.cosmeticscop.com]

My wallet is much happier and so is my face. I'm sticking to her recommendations and I love it.

MissTic

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @girlscoutcookie:[healing.about.com]

Oface

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Love the BareMinerals! Not allergic, happily! It has dried up the oily parts of my skin, relieved my mild rosacea, and does not make my biggish cheek pores look worse.

I will say I think I might get a different foundation just to change it up occassionally. I feel like the BM works better when you give your skin a kick in the ass occassionally. Overall, though, I loves it.

I loved Proactiv when my skin was reacting badly to some hormonal issues. Saved me from seriously embarrassing adult acne issues. LOVE that product, don't care if they sell it in a kiosk with P. Diddy!

isadora

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> My eyelash curler is an old Maybelline one my mom used (I want to say its at least 25 years old). I just change the little rubber pads out every couple months and wash it.

Oface

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @squeakel: OMG, what the FUCK is ear coning? That sounds terrifying.

girlscoutcookie

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> My aunt works in gastrointerology; colonics are TEH EVIL. They strip your colon of much needed bacteria that fights off infections. Any doctor that's checking your colon with a scope will be able to tell if you've been doing these, because you'll actually develop a leopard-skin-like pattern on your colon walls.

The answer to a clean colon is plenty of fiber, every day, and water. You don't want your colon looking like Anna Nicole Smith's bedroom!

Gingerlime

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Elevendy: Thanks, yeah, I whip it out whenever possible.

Also, the Tarte eyelash curler is way less scary than the Shu Uemura one. And it has girly lavender handles.

LoSpaz

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Elevendy: the best eyelash curler I've ever used was the Kevin Aucoin one. It's very gentle.

@gherkinfiend: four months, maximum, and sooner if it starts to get dry.

brendastarlet

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @LoSpaz: That is the best phrase ever. I wish I had cause to say it more.

@hamburgerhotdog: Sure, doll. I just bought my first eyelash curler last year, Shu Uemura. I've used approximately 0.75 times. It's just too scary for me.

Elevendy has a sequin for an eye

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> As soon as someone starts talking about colonics my brain shuts off. Our bodies don't need our help cleaning them out. They do a fine job on their own. Ear coning is bullshit, too. That stuff they pull out is just melted ear cone - it's not wax from your ears. Leave your bod alone and let it do its job.

squeakel

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Trashtastic Is Disillusioned: I have a problem with that too. What works for me is Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer (it's green, to balance out the red) and then I use a product called Eminence Organics Sun Defense Minerals SPF 30 in the color Honey Apple. Both products keep my redness to a minimum & the coverage is awesome.

StormyMes

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Jezebabe...is a stern and angry midget!!!!: It's more a recommendation for hygiene...mascara gets nasty very quickly from the dirt of everyday life and mites from your lashes, especially since the tube you put the wand back into is warm, dark and moist and a bit of a breeding ground.

To make the pricey ones last longer, I wash the wand after use before putting it back in. I get about 6 months before it starts to dry out that way. I find the cheaper ones start to dry out after 3 months anyway...

gherkinfiend

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @LaFemme: Yea, I use the L'oreal HIP liquid makeup every now and then. It matches my skin perfectly, but my face no likey all of the oil and crap that's in it. The natural oiliness of my face and oils in the makeup is not a pretty combo. So, I can only wear it for a short amount of time and then I have to clean my face THOROUGHLY, which is cool, 'cause I should be doing that anyway, but I'm lazy at times. I may look again for a their non-oil based makeup though, 'cause I love any excuse to shop for cosmetics. Milani is what I use everyday because it doesn't break me out. It's not a spot-on match, but it's pretty damn close and the difference is probably not noticeable to anyone but my very picky self.

For the greasy girls I may suggest trying Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash. I bought it at a health food store and it's worked wonders; it's helped with the oiliness and cleared my breakouts. Plus, it's all natural. I'm intrigued by the oil face wash but I think I found my good thing, so I'll stick with it for now.

I'm such a name dropper these companies need to pay me.

ULookinAtMyJunk is the Hate Mitigator

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Jezebabe...is a stern and angry midget!!!!: Not only can mascara dry out, but it can harbor all kinds of nasty little germs. Think about it: Its dark and damp in the tube--ideal growing conditions! So, you should replace your mascara on a regular basis, especially if you've had a cold, flu, eye irritation, etc. Also, never share mascara!

MsMerlin

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Elevendy: That's a good suggestion, thanks.

I should probably get an eyelash curler as well. I'm the last person on earth who doesn't own one.

hamburgerhotdog

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: I'm loving Too Faced Lash Injection right now - but it took me a while to get the hang of it so it wasn't TOO much for every day.

AllergyQueen!

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @SarahMC: I swear you described my skin. I'm super pale (some might even say pasty...I would) with super oily skin (if yours is like mine...the kind that must be blotted by lunch...at the LATEST...or people will need to wear sunglasses to look at my face) and occasional rosacea too (just for fun). Anyway, I use DHC's Cleansing Oil (night only) with the Proactiv system (morning and night), I use DHC's Acerola gel as a moisturizer (morning and night), and DHC's Velvet Skin Coat as a makeup primer. Velvet Skin Coat ROCKS - I just wish it came in bigger tubes. It also makes a decent eyeshadow primer. Anyway. I LOVE Bare Minerals. I use a LIGHT dusting of Mineral Veil over my VSC, then the Bare Minerals foundation, then another LIGHT dusing of Mineral Veil to set it. It looks natural, and covers up everything it should. I also use the foundation as my concealer. Also, I don't know what you're coloring is other than pale - ha!, but I'm blonde/blue-eyed and the Bare Minerals Warmth has replaced any blush/bronzer I ever needed. The trick to using Bare Minerals is to use it sparingly. You can always add more. And I'm convinced that people that itch because of their products are using too much. I itch if I use too much.

Can you say "brand loyal"?

AllergyQueen!

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Bare Minerals made me look like a disco ball that was rode hard and put away wet.

LoSpaz

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I tried that oil cleansing method for a few weeks about a year ago; my skin looked good, but it was too time-consuming of a routine for me. I may start it up again though.

Currently I slather my face every night with a mixture of olive oil and some mystery butter I bought for 50 cents in Senegal. I was scared at first that all that grease (my skin is already very oily) would make me even oilier and make me break out like mad, but the reverse has happened. So I'm a big supporter of fighting oil with oil.

I've been using the BE Mineral Veil and it makes my skin look fine, but I've noticed that it's also been making me kind of itchy, which, given things I've read here, is worrisome.

I think I might try Alima, as recommended by lizzie0709; their website is so yummy. It makes me want to buy tons and tons of make-up. And they do internationla shipping! Bliss.

titilayo

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: Dude, get some of those mascara spoolies at any makeup counter and run it under warm water and go over your mascara'ed lashes with it to get off the excess. That should solve your flakey problem. You can try Blinc mascara as well because it makes these tube things on your lashes and that shit stays PUT.

Elevendy has a sequin for an eye

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @tscheese: I'm not sure exactly why it happens but it's always been my expereince that mascara dries up after a few months. You're supposed to replace it every 3 months, but that's more of a marketing ploy to sell more product. Still, mascaras tend to dry up and flake the longer you keep them. Like anything else, it's trial and error that's going to help you find a good product. I usually use the Loreal Voluminous, but it consistently tends to go bad after a few months. It's like five bucks so it's not big deal to replace.

Jezebabe

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @saralegal21: That happened to me when I tried some Lip Venom a few years back. It felt ok on my lips, but then I touched my hand to my lips, and the skin there got really red and itchy.

Jerseylicious

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> OK, I must be a wuss cuz I put the Too Faced Lip Injection (the regular kind) on my HAND and it turned bright red and started itching. It wouldn't go away. When I had dinner like five hours later with a friend, she was like, ummm...what is wrong with your hand? Do you have some sort of rash issue? And I have no allergies at all and slather all kinds of products on me.

saralegal21

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @ulookinatmyjunk: Hey! L'Oreal does have a VERY broad range of colors in their foundations and there is definitely one kind that is liquid and comes in a glass bottle that is NOT oil based. I am fair skinned but very oily and prone to breakouts and this type works ok for me- and I have noticed that they have about 30 different shades so if you havent looked in awhile, might be worth checking out!

LaFemme

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Going back to the "all-natural" aspect of the discussion, all-natural does not mean it will not kill you. Titanium dioxide, for example, is classifed as a Category 2B Carcinogen by IARC (the International Agency for Reasearch on Cancer). This means that there is animal-testing evidence that it causes cancer (specifically lung cancer). Of course, crystalline silica is a Category 1 Carcinogen (proven human carcinogen), and that is found completely naturally. It's not natural versus human-made that decides the safety of a product like this, but how you personally react. Frankly, I hate the whole "it's safe because it's all-natural, it's dangerous if it's produced by a chemical company". Neither one is always true. /rant

MoonJewel

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Comment on Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More! Please, please do not get colonics or use harsh laxatives for non-medical purposes. As others have pointed out, there is no need to "clean" your colon. At best, you'll be extremely uncomfortable, but at worst, you can become seriously sick or injured. I've had Crohn's Disease for nearly 20 years and as a result have had many uncomfortable or painful procedures (including two very painful intestinal surgeries), so I feel very strongly about this. Your GI tract is nothing to screw with, believe me.

DoyleEileithyia

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: I'm pretty much a concealer-only girl, using foundation rarely, but I've come to like primers. The best primer I have found is by Napolean Perdis, Auto Pilot "Retouch." But it is ridiculously expensive, like $65 for a tiny tube. I got some samples of a couple of his primers from my favorite shop, and didn't like his general primer because I could feel it on my face (the same with the Philosophy one, ick, ick). But the retouch, OMG, it made my face feel like peach skin silk, and it grabbed my undereye concealer and made it stick, no creasing, without powder. But, I think it's meant mostly for crease-y or line-y areas, and so to use sparingly and not all over, hence the $65 for a little tube.

I mentioned the Smashbox primer yesterday. I like the apricot one, as it gives a little lift of color to temper my olive-green tone, and it does give a powdery feel (but a good one) to my face. I don't use much, so the small tube is fine. But, oh, that Retouch, if I could bring myself to pay $65 for a tube the size of eye cream to use all over my face I would in a second. It made my skin feel so gorgeous I wanted to date myself.

For mascara I'm using some new Neutrogena one Allure gave good reviews to, and it doesn't flake or smear, but it doesn't really do much other than darken and lengthen a little. Rimmel has one with Lycra in the name that I like- holds the curl, doesn't flake or run. Stay away from their one with the red plastic comb-brush- yee gads, clumpy, flakey, and just generally uncomfortable. (And all my suggestions are non-animal tested, as that's a big deal for me, too)

mockingbird

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @AlisonAshleigh: Yeah, dude - i'm a woman of color, but VERY LITTLE color. Their shadows still, of course, work well for my pale ass. love them.

mercymercyme

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> My mom is a colon hydrotherapist. From what I understand, the procedure is just a slow, gentle gravitational flow of water into the colon, and then, with the help of some abdominal massaging, your body evacuates it. I'm sure even my mom would definitely recommend that people stay away from cleansing their colons that harsher than that (enemas, chemicals, fire-hoses, etc). And she's the first one to say that it's better for people to just eat right and have a healthy lifestyle so they don't need therapeutic intervention in the first place. Because, yes, the colon, like the vadge, is supposed to be self-cleaning, but a lot of people eat a lot of artificial junk that our bodies don't know how to break down, and, supposedly, lots of people have nasty residue lining the inside of their colons -- even if you're pooping, you may not be eliminating all the junk..

All this being said, I've never had the guts to do it myself. But it makes sense in theory, and I trust my mom -- she knows her shit!

RosePetalPlace

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @SarahMC: 'fraid so (and how!) [en.wikipedia.org]

hamburgerhotdog

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @brassinpocket: Dude, I'm nuts about their stuff. My new toner is DHC too, and I thin kit's all just so good. Love their generosity with the samples, too.

mercymercyme

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Jezebabe...is a stern and angry midget!!!!: Really? Is that why it does that? I have a tube of mascara that seems to brush on all nice and liquid-y, but it flecks off constantly.

Does the liquid component break down over time and stop having as much adhering power? I'm thinking way too hard about this, I'm sorry :D

tscheese

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: Nooooooooooooo!!

SarahMC

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> If your mascara is flaking, it means that it's drying up. Time to get a new one.

Jezebabe

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I'm another one of those girls that loves the Bare Minerals. It gives me a beautiful complexion, and takes me much less time to put on than liquid foundation. It can also be difficult for me to find a foundation that doesn't cost too much and matches my freakishly pale skin. One jar for $25 that lasts six months is pretty good, I think.

Anna

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> For mascaras that won't flake off all over your face I swear by Lancome. I know they are expensive, but I haven't found anything better than Definicils for day and Hypnose for night.

toubab

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: those pads... what ARE THOSE???

Lizawithazee

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Bare Escentuals made me un-fuckable...BEWARE!

Workinggal

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @stacyinbean: Nope. Rev-er Upper and Prime Time are two very different products. Rev-er Upper has salicylic and glycolic acids in it, and is more of a skincare product than a primer, which is supposed to fill in lines and pores, is.

[www.sephora.com]

[www.sephora.com]

The One

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @thatgirlinnewyork: How would water temp have anything to do with your colon? By the time it gets there it's been in your body and already warmed up to body temp.

there is so much bunk science out there and people willing to believe it. That's the only way I can explain those stupid chinese food pads they sell on TV.

hamburgerhotdog

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @J.D.Regent: My sister's mother-i-law is this old school Southern lady. She believes in Cod Liver Oil and stuff like that. She also believes in drinking liquid laxatives after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, and right before Autumn. I'm not making this up. She's like 60 and looks 42. I want in, dammit. And if it means sitting on a toilet for 24 hours straight, then I'm down!

GoldHoops

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: the only mascara I can use is Almay. Right now, I have the Almay One Coat and I love it (and wear about 500 coats). Anything waterproof is always a disaster for some reason.

I have to say, I'm like 50/50 drugstore/ridiculously overpriced cosmetics. I use Oil of Olay moisturizer (love), Almay mascara, Sally Hansen nail treatments....and Chanel foundation, powder, and eyeliner. It's sickening, I know, but I'm addicted.

FattyCatty

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @andBegorrah: that was hilarious. I am so happy my coworkers are out of the office. I totally laughed out loud.

I am NOT on the BareMinerals Bandwagon. If I want to feel like I'm not wearing makeup, I don't wear makeup. Wash your face every night and wear a moisturizer with sunscreen during the day. Your skin will be beautiful and the only person who can take credit is YOU. (if you ask my mom, she's the reason I have good skin, whatever.)

Sukie in the Graveyard

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: actually a primer works for ALL skin types. Especially dry skin. It fills in your lines and pores. It helps your makeup to adhere better and to last longer.

Oface

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @girlscoutcookie: I thought it was a joke the first time I heard it, and then I cried. I'm pretty sure he changed the lyrics to "EEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN............ITS JUST A VOTE AWAY!"

AlisonAshleigh

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @CumaeanSibyl: psyllium husk is usually not helpful for people who are extremely constipated--or if the walls of their colons are that caked with old matter. The other issue is that people who don't digest/eliminate well can possibly have diverticulosis, which psyllium would irritate.

Water drinking, colonic or not, is essential, but keep it tepid--I've heard from more than one practitioner that cold puts one's guts on "defense". And any colonic technician I've ever known charges a fee, and they get that entire fee. It's a medical procedure, so I don't think tipping is de riguer.

The Shu oil cleanser rocks! Been using it for 2 years, and it's the shit whether I'm oily that day or not.

thatgirlinnewyork

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hellavator: Depends on whether your skin is oily or dry. I'm sort of normal/combo and tend to be oilier in the summer and drier in the winter.

My personal choices are Smashbox Photo Finish in the colder weather and BE Prime Time when the weather is warmer. I've also heard good things about Dr. Brandt's No More Pores (or Pores No More?) for oilier skin.

Basically, if your skin in oily, you want one that helps blot the oil, and one that doesn't do that if your skin is dry.

The One

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @mercymercyme: I agree about DHC Deep Cleansing Oil. Love that stuff! Most of the DHC line is based on olive oil, and is really good for your skin. Here's the link for the Deep Cleansing Oil:

[www.dhccare.com]

MsMerlin

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @TheGuvnah: I also use Everyday Minerals -- I love those products and they make my skin look and feel fantastic.

RosePetalPlace

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @AlisonAshleigh: I'm actually really happy that I haven't heard that. He sucks so hard. Haaaaaate.

I definitely missed the memo that said we must all immediately start finding replacements for liquid foundation because it is no longer acceptable. I use Revlon something-or-other and it works just fine. The only thing I pay above drugstore prices for is skincare, not makeup, though I love it. I just do the Clinique 3-step thing, and I make sure to go at free gift time to stock up on mascara, because the one they make that has the combo comb/brush is the greatest thing ever. It never flakes or smudges or runs, and I live in the most humid part of the country-- if it doesn't smudge here, it won't smudge anywhere. And the comb is a lifesaver with the separating.

girlscoutcookie

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @mercymercyme: Really? I didn't know about the women of color thing. Well, I'm not a woman of color (although I guess I am, but that color is clear I'm pale as fuck) but thats really interesting. I LOVE their nail polishes, they always go on REALLY smooth and last a long time without chipping. I knew a girl who ripped a chunk of her sisters hair out, at the age of 23, for stealing her Milani lip gloss.

AlisonAshleigh

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I've found that prescriptives custom mixed foundations and such work really well, but I have a strange color to my skin, have tried foundation from everywhere and always looked 'dead' or just 'fake'.
And I LOVE MAC's Zoom Lash mascara...and fluidline eyeliner too...

WhyTheHandbasket

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @SarahMC: @hamburgerhotdog: LashExact is the one I use. I tried Great Lash a few times...never really understood the cult following on that one either.

type_slowly

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @mercymercyme: Really?! I didn't know that they were female-owned. Well, that makes me feel even better about my purchase. I may go get some eye shadow right now.

ULookinAtMyJunk is the Hate Mitigator

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> I love the fight oil with oil trick too, but I'm pretty positive that the DHC brand is the same old olive oil you can buy at Pathmark. Totally works, though. It's a great thing for skin.

Also a good lube for sex.

onwarddouchebagsoldiers

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> Another Bare Minerals fan. I've been using the stuff for a couple of years now. Not to sound like an infomercial, but after about 3 months of using it my skin cleared up like I've never seen before. I have very oily skin and have been dealing with mild adult acne for about the past five or six years. It cleared it right up. I have very large pores and the fine lines around my eyes, too, and it certainly doesn't get in and accentuate them. Quite the opposite for me.

I realize that not every product works for everyone but I love this stuff. Do I sleep in it? Hell no, but I've never slept in any makeup (except maybe after a night of heavy drinking) so that doesn't bother me.

MadameX

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: Clinique waterproof mascara. Accept no substitute. Not the new stuff they just introduced, it's not waterproof.

brendastarlet

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @The One: actually it kind of is a primer. it's called Skin Rev-er Upper, and is used before applying to create a smooth surface for application.

I was allergic to that stuff, but loved all the other BE products a ton.

stacyinbean is a proud East Coast Librul Elitist

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hellavator: Personally, I love Smashbox. Lola, Paula Dorf, and Pur Minerals all come in a close second for me.

@gold_gato: Nice! I laughed and my dogs looked at me like I'm crazy. Especially the smaller one. He's a judger.

Oface

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @The One: Ah, that explains a lot.

I probably don't really need a primer, tho, since I'm dry.

hamburgerhotdog

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: maybelline great lash. Waterproof. Dab a little concealerunder eyes then loose powder.

SpicyTamale

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @J.D.Regent: Fleet, in case anyone is looking for a brand name (the CVS generic works just as well.) It is so much easier to buy the little bottle than mix up the Kool-aid. (Sadly, I have first hand experience because of a family member's illness. He's recovered now, though.)

But just be warned: it really cleans you out, like breathtakingly clean, and don't plan to go anywhere for about six hours.

brendastarlet

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: No, that is not a primer that comes in the BE starter kits. BE does make a primer, Prime Time, which is mostly good for oilier skin.

Bare Vitamins (which comes in the kit) is a light exfoliating moisturizer.

The One

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @gherkinfiend: Definitely use in limited amounts and not on a daily basis since it's a steroid. As a spot treatment now and then it's fine but get the cream and not the ointment otherwise you'll get another zit.

Mario Badescu makes a good calming creme for healing old zits.

hamburgerhotdog

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: Dooz it! ask for the atralin!! it's super expensive, but if you have a copay it's not bad, and perhaps your derm will give you a little discount card that you can use, which was pretty awesome. took it from $158.00 down to $25.00

mercymercyme

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> My favorite foundation on the entire planet is Revlon Colorstay in "Ivory." It is the exact same color of my face and it goes on like porcelain, and it sucks up extra oil. Plus, I don't think I've ever been able to use up an entire bottle. I don't need it much - just on days I need coverage - and it lasts for.ever.

I love drugstore makeup.

tscheese

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @stoptextingme: Don't forget look on Ebay.co.uk for their products...I used to work for them in Britain and they gave us so much stuff I seriously couldn't give it away in big enough quantities...so you'll often find it on there at low starting prices and most sellers will ship to the USA.

I love love love their Immortelle stuff. Maybe I'll go back and temp for a week or two to stock up...

gherkinfiend

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @hamburgerhotdog: The one I use is from the Age Defence line, it's called "Retinol Complex". I thought it was crap but was talked into it by a sales person. But this is my "breakout" week and the only pimple I have is on my back. NONE on my face. I'm not even wearing my Bare Minerals today, since my skin looks so good.

BlondeGrlz

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @ulookinatmyjunk: Hell yeah for Milani! Their eyeshadows are just awesome, AND they are a women of color owned-and-operated business.

mercymercyme

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @SarahMC: Smashbox. I use the regular one and have discovered that if I buy the small squeeze tubes (near the checkout line), it's actually more cost-effective to buy 2 of those than 1 bottle.

The One

]]> <![CDATA[Mineral Makeup! Lip Plumpers! Oil Cleansers! Colonics? Sephora Spy Spills All, And More!]]> @Sheargenius79: Everybody in da club gettin flakey! (I'm sorry.)

gold_gato

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