Favourite Beauty Products

fits

The other thread got me thinking... I'm not exactly well versed in beauty products but some that have impressed me recently are
Naked Hair Shampoo (available in Boots)
St Ives Apricot Scrub
Body Shop bronzing/shadow quartet thingy
Body Shop blush brush

ok they're not exactly big league, but I'd like to hear other recommendations.

~Leanne~

Heres a few........

Estee Lauder Double Wear
Smashbox Primer
Rimmel Lipliners
St Tropez Everyday Tan
Mac Fluidlines eyeliners
Maybelliene Mascara (new green one)
John Frieda Shampoos & Conditioners
Tigi Bedhead Shine Spray
Vaseline
Baby wipes

loads more i cant think of right now!

Extreme-LoopZ

The Aussie haircare range is all you'll ever need for gorgeous hair. No lie.:)

(lol sounds like a tv ad):D

doctor evil

Vichy thermal fix moisturiser, spf20,
Aussie shampoos

Can`t think of anything else.

miamigal

Touche Eclat
Carmex Lip Balm
nivea visage tinted moisturiser
rimmel kohl eyeliner

MooseJam

baby oil on a womans body

BreeVdK

The Body Shop Body Butters (in coconut especially!)
Guinot Gommage (and every other Guinot product!)
Juicy Tubes
Lancome Fatale and Max Factor Masterpiece mascara
Mac lip pencil in 'spice'
Vaseline
Neutrogena Copper-infused creams
Oil of Olay moisturiser (pink one)
Fake Tan: Lancome Flash Bronzer Leg Gel
Max Factor Lasting Performance foundation
Benefit Bathina
Baby Oil for removing eye make-up

UnReg123

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions - only started using it this week, and my skin is already starting to clear up!!
Vichy Dermablend foundation - its a corrective foundation, skin looks pretty much flawless, and its not oily
Nivea SOS intensive balm hand cream
Andrew Collinge Simply No Frizz Shampoo
L'oréal Elnett hairspray
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan- handy caus it washes off
Maybelline Define-A-Lash mascara
Vaseline
L'Oréal Glam Shine lipgloss in Moonlight (a pink colour, gorgeous!)

fits

some very good ones here so far.
I forgot to mention Burts Bees soaps and lip balm.

have to try out the vichy dermablend foundation

watna

Yves Saint Laurent mascar, once you try it you'll never go back.

I also love touche eclat, Armani foundations, benefit dandelion face powder and Juicy tubes.... all you'll ever need!

Niamho!

*Mac Pigment Powders....i use them for Highlighting and ive just discovered theey look cool as Eyeshadow too.
* Benefit High Beam
*Benefit (I think its Called) Be Gorgeous?? its a "Foundation Faker" ...great if you're not in the Humour of Heavy Slap.
*Boots Botanics Facial Moisturiser
*Maybelline Mascara the Half Black half white one
.I'm crap at thinkin of these....

What exactly is Touche Eclat??

Lola123

Dermalogia cleanser
boots botanical day shift moisturiser
body shop vitamin e night cream
boots botanical in shower facial polish
all tigi hair products, esp after party, shine spray and curls rock
elizabeth arden flawless finish foundation
mac eyeshadows..all of them
benefit bad gal mascara
virgin vie blushers/bronzers
boots botanical eye make up remover
Bliss sunban for the face
mac lipgloss
rimmel eyeliner
stila cream blush
stila perfecting concealer
body shop passionfruit body moisuriser
L'oreal sublime fake tan

...more to follow!:D

fits

Niamho! wrote:

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What exactly is Touche Eclat??

some sort of highlighter thingy. Good for hiding dark circles and areas but not blemishes.

I had to look it up.

jos28

Clarins Hand and nail cream- brilliant stuff

CathyMoran

Simple clensing wipes

Piste

John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum.

Niamho!

fits wrote:

some sort of highlighter thingy. Good for hiding dark circles and areas but not blemishes.

I had to look it up.

Cheers!!

sunnyside

Blistex tinted lip balm.
Mac Studio Tech compact.
Mac eyeshadows.

musicfan

Clarins One Step Cleanser
Body Shop Body Butter (Coconut)
Garnier Fructis Conditioner
Head & Shoulders Shampoo
Original Source Shower Gel (Lime)
Origins Never a Dull Moment Skin Polisher
No 7 Eye Make Up Remover
Mac Studio Fix Powder & Spice Lip Pencil
Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara & Brow Zings

flynnser19

sally hansen fake tan amazing
mac foundation
and i love tresemme hairspray!!!

Buttons_sb

'Stila' Body lotion in 'creme bouquet' - It leaves a gorgeous smell on you all day and is great for nights out as it gives your body a nice shimmer!

Niamho!

fits wrote:

some sort of highlighter thingy. Good for hiding dark circles and areas but not blemishes.

I had to look it up.

Who makes it??? i cant find it.

ptashka

Dr.Hauschka skin cleanser *****
Rose water toner ( dead cheap in any pharmacy)
Lavera Neutral Face fluid *****
Original Source shower gel ( green tea and mint)
Garnier Toning Lotion ( absorbs in seconds)

fits

Niamho! wrote:

Who makes it??? i cant find it.

YSL

Niamho!

fits wrote:

YSL

Where would I be without Ya Fits!?! lol
Cheers!

CathyMoran

Rimmel Lipstick Lock - it does exactly what it says, it is brilliant stuff and is great because when I kiss my husband it stays on me not him, of course there are times...

Miss Fluff

watna wrote:

Yves Saint Laurent mascar, once you try it you'll never go back.

Too many favourite beauty products to mention, my handbag always resembles an overnight bag with the amount of products I lug about. Would have to second watna re YSL mascara, its the best out there and they do it in amazing colours. The burgundy one particularly nice if you have blue or green eyes.

Piste

I've discovered a really great product for curly hair, it's called Bumble & Bumble curl concious créme. It's great, a tiny bit goes lon way and it doesn't way down your hair or anything.

Gauge

Urban decay eyebrow pencil/brush/wax thingy
Benefit concealer and Bluffing It stick...
Mac foundation & powder
Body shop pink grapefruit butter!!

LivingDeadGirl

Baby wipes
Q tips
Carmex
Boots curl creme - best I've ever used, and only 1.80!
Shockwaves Tame it Mousse
Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Liner in 01 Black
Maybelline Great Lash mascara in Blackest Black
Tesco Pressed powder in Fair

Absolute necessities I could not do without!

dellas1979

First of all I have to say that that Naked shampoo was the greatest waste of money, ever. Ok, maybe if you have a sensitive scalp it would be worth buying for the price of it, but beware, if you have long hair (past shoulder) keeping it clean with this stuff will cost you a small fortune. I would only recommend it for short hair.

Anyways, Clarins one step cleanser (for combination skin) is one of the best cleaners I have ever used. has never caused me a break-out.

Oil of Olay (with SPF 15), I think its called "Radiance" or something, is brilliant also, especially with the SPF in it. Never causes me a break-out either (believe me I have searched high and low for creams and potions, both cheap and expensive, that suit my skin and the two above are of the best).

Cant beat a pot of vaseline.

Pot of sudocreme. If you do get a spot/rash etc, this will calm it down and costs virtually nothing.

fits

dellas1979 wrote:

First of all I have to say that that Naked shampoo was the greatest waste of money, ever. Ok, maybe if you have a sensitive scalp it would be worth buying for the price of it, but beware, if you have long hair (past shoulder) keeping it clean with this stuff will cost you a small fortune. I would only recommend it for short hair.

Theres no sodium laureth sulfate in it (foaming agent).... so it feels different to other shampoos.
I have very fine shoulder length hair myself and I find it great...

dellas1979

Oh yeah I know that......I was expecting the no suds bit. I have a sensitive scalp due to the Sodium Laureth Sulphate. I have past the shoulder, thick enough hair but it was really really hard to clean using that particular brand of shampoo.

fits

dellas1979 wrote:

Oh yeah I know that......I was expecting the no suds bit. I have a sensitive scalp due to the Sodium Laureth Sulphate. I have past the shoulder, thick enough hair but it was really really hard to clean using that particular brand of shampoo.

Well it just goes to show that different products suit different people I suppose...
I think theres a few other non foaming agent shampoos around. Burts Bees do a shampoo bar, but I havent tried it yet.

Glowing

Aussie Shampoo
Witch Hazel and Rose Water toner (2.66 in Boots!)
John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum
Vaseline
St Ives Apricot Scrub
Carmex Lip Stuff
Max Factor Masterpiece mascara

Nala

-Bourjois Waterproof Easy mascara- Stays put no matter what but glides off with make-up remover- no need to rub my eyes out.
-Benefit Benetint- gorgeous colour, a little goes a long way and beautiful packaging
-Barry M Dazzle Dusts- amazing colours, fantastic wet or dry, a little is all you need and it never budges
-Sunsilk Lively Blonde shampoo- keeps colour fresh
-Vaseline- great for lipgloss phobes like me
-Barry M nail varnish- great colours, dries super fast and doesn't chip
-Barry M eye crayon- goes on easy and stays on
-VO5 Hot oil, works a treat
-Batiste Dry Shampoo- really cheap and makes greasy roots disappear
-Johnson's Make-Up remover wipes (pink or blue packet).
-Dove SummerGlow lotion- gives a nice colour without streaks

Re: The Body Shop body butters- does their fragrance last long? Was thinking about getting one cos i don't wear perfume but don't want to fork out if the scent doesn't last.

PS Can anyone recommend a hair removal cream that works and that doesn't sting? Have tried the Veet in-shower one and the Nair strawberry one, to no avail.

Niamho!

i was meant to say Batiste Dry Shampoo aswell. recently discovered that and its GREAT for the mornings that ya dont have time to Wash the Mallet.

lubie76

Simple eye make up remover (clear bottle)
Mac Eyeshadow
Dove Everyday glow self tan.(Not sure of exact name)
Jo Malone (any bath Products but love her Lime basil mandarin Range)
fakeBake tan mousse
Any eyelash tint home kit
Silkepil ice epilator (it's worth the little bit of pain)
Roc factor 50 tinted moisturiser.

Still looking for a great foundation.

littlesurfer

benifit benetint the red one....makes me look like i'm not dead.
mac lipglass....best lipgloss around
origins world defence....hardcore exfoliator....takes off 3layers of skin
boots cracked heel repair...for pretty feet
batiste dry shampoo,...for last minute nights out after work
laura mercier perfume,....my favourite!

Black Swan

A light natural tan does wonders, provided that you have skin that tans easily and does not burn. As with all beauty treatments, moderation is essential to avoid skin damage, be it the sun or beauty products. :cool:

What say ye littlesurfer?

fits

a tan is a low degree burn... i.e. even a light tan damages the skin..

so der!

Naturally I'm very pale and jealous of anyone who can tan, but thats a different matter...

Black Swan

fits wrote:

a tan is a low degree burn... i.e. even a light tan damages the skin..

All people are not the same. Not all skin types are damaged by light exposure in moderation. Recent dematological studies suggest that the body needs about 15 minutes of sun exposure per day to derive naturally occurring vit D, and that such exposure exhibits moderation and will result in a light tan (for those skins that have the proper composition for tanning). Supplemental vit D tablets are not equivalent to natural occurring sun exposure (although Vitamin corporations will advertise otherwise), suggesting that people who rely on artificial vit D tablets alone and avoid the sun will be deficient. MSNBC was the source of this report a few months back, but they referred to a rigorous university medical school study.

Furthermore, the human (Homo Sapien Sapien and its earlier forms) propensity to tan for some members of the species evolved in response to environmental conditions as a protective device over millions of years of evolution. The intermingling of different skin types is a very recent occurrance in terms of evolutionary time. For those interested in scientific sources that discuss the diversity of our human species, check out Darwin's theory of differential reproduction, or for a more interesting read, Robert Ardrey's African Genesis, both of which can be found in large university libraries.:cool:

Stargal

.....Anyway.

Benefit Dandelion blusher: I it so much. It makes me look really glowing and healthy
Armani HydraGlow Foundation: Every single one of my six sisters use this. It's that good
Lancome Flextencils Mascara: Best. Mascara. EVER.
Johnsons Eye Makeup Removal Pads: A great idea that works really well in practice

Still haven't found a perfect moisturiser or cleanser, despite a LOT of experimentation.

Red Hand

Hmmmm...as regards the vit d part, most white people will get that with a little contact of the sun on their hands and face. No need to sunbath.


Vit D is an organic chemical made by the body through a photochemical reaction, which means its needs light in order to be manufactured by the body. Darker skinned people living in high latitudes (such as African Americans living in Alaska) often need to take vit d supplements if there ain't no sun iin winter months...but it depends on how the vitamin is adminsitered. (The drug deliverry system...via transdermal patches or orally.)