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Beauty `must have`

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What is your beauty "must have". That one thing that you wont economise on or that you really recommend.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Good lipgloss. Because glossy lips just make everyone look so, so pretty. They can be neutral for the day, or glam for the night. I have so many different colours and brands. It's one thing I don't scrimp on. Clinique is my favourite at the moment, but I'm open to recommendations. :)

    Also, if you're feeling flush, Stila's All Over Shimmer is the bee's knees. Goes everywhere and makes you look all tanned and shimmery. SEX <3
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    JadedJaded Posts: 2,682 Boards Guru
    Lush's Imperialis moisturiser and B Never too Busy to Be Beautiful foundation. Highly recommended for combination skin. I also really like Bourjois Coup de Theatre mascara, here is a bit fiddly at first but makes your lashes so long and lush...

    And for pampering, any of the lush bubble bath slices and bath bombs. Add one to a bath and I'm in Jade heaven.

    How about you, Rainbow?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Rimmel "hide the blemish"!

    I hate teenage hormone sensitive skin!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i second that rimmel hide the blemish. i've tried all sorts to get rid of the dark circles under my eyes (hate hate hate), and this cheap and cheerful one does the best job.

    fcuk cream blush in 'flush'. actually looks like you're slightly flushed and healthy, and not like you had an accident and the make-up counter like most other blushers. and stays on all day. and all night, actually. i know that's bad.

    tresemme colour hair stuff. i don't care if it coats you hair in crap or it's derived from pigs testicles or whatever else the hair snobs will have you believe. it's cheap, it smells nice, and it makes my hair beyoodiful. :thumb:

    and then my two lip glosses of the minute: rimmel jelly gloss in 'moreish' (like those juicy tube things, but a fifth of the price) and almond/olive/mint wonderbalm from boots mediterranean range. the nicest smelling thing ever. EVER. no contest. i get it out ever so often just to sniff it.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I always return to eight hour cream.
    I might have endless of other lipglosses and balms, but that one is the best and easiest.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Jacqueline the Ripper
    I always return to eight hour cream.
    I might have endless of other lipglosses and balms, but that one is the best and easiest.

    I bought some Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream and it wasn't what I expected. Is it supposed to be brown and thick?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Well not dark brown. But more beigeish golden, and thick and greasy and smelly.
    But it workds wonders, and you'll get used to it :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    • anything from MAC
    • Lancome lipglosses
    • lancome mascaras
    • chanel eyeliner (although rimmel does a good one too)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by The Icy Aphrodite
    • anything from MAC
    • Lancome lipglosses
    • lancome mascaras
    • chanel eyeliner (although rimmel does a good one too)

    I agree. ANYTHING by MAC. Their sales assistants recognise me by now. All my eyeshadows, most of my lip applications as well as my brushes are by them.

    I have the juicy tube lancome thing. Good stuff.

    Though the best mascara ever, is by Dior. They're so much better than anything else I have tried.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'm from the 'less is more' school of beauty - Vaseline is just incredible for everything; you can use it as lip balm/gloss, a highlighter if you use a tiny bit on your cheeks, a makeshift mascara (it darkens your lashes and actually conditions them too), and if you use it to slick your eyebrows into shape then you look v.groomed. I also love Carmex cos it's slightly tingly and stimulates blood flow to your lips so they go redder and shiny.... Couldn't live without 'em!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ah vaseline is a must have for me, just great for lips all year round, and no 7 lash extensions mascara from boots is great makes my lashes look long but natural.
    clean and clear blemish cover up by avon is good to just dab on things you don't want seen! and avon light reflecting highlighter is great for cheeks and eyes :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by kaffrin

    tresemme colour hair stuff.
    I really like this too. Ive spent a long time searching for a really good shampoo and conditioner and I really think this stuff is ace. It makes my hair lovely, it doesnt build up, its reasonably priced. Mr Brite really likes their hair fibre putty stuff. He says its the best one hes tried, and hes tried quite a few.
    Apart from that I dont know if I have any must haves. I was hoping for hints really, but then again, ive tried stuff on others recommendations before and been disappointed. ie forked out a small fortune on touche eclat after a few people recommended it here, but wasnt impressed.
    I like cliniques superbalanced make-up. I also like rimmels lasting finish one for a budget buy.
    I love most things from lush, but my favourite from there is the Aqua mirablis bar. Its absolutely heavenly. smells of peanut butter and makes you reeeeeeaaaallly smoooooooth.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Cocoa butter bath bombs from Lush.

    :heart:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ive got the lush times catalogue and I read it avidly when im sitting on the loo. Its like porn.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Simple moisturiser.

    I don't care if it's meant for girls, I need that stuff in my life :yes:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Re: Beauty `must have`
    Originally posted by rainbow brite
    What is your beauty "must have". That one thing that you wont economise on or that you really recommend.

    Can we include hair straighteners? If yes, Remington Wet2Straight. They save my life.

    Also, Dianette for giving me clear skin. :heart:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I really recommend Tweezerman tweezers - well worth £12
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by kaffrin
    i second that rimmel hide the blemish. i've tried all sorts to get rid of the dark circles under my eyes (hate hate hate), and this cheap and cheerful one does the best job.

    Forget concealer, try Avène Soothing Eye Contour Cream, from Boots. It`s about 8 quid. It says to put it on the eyelid, ignore that and use it underneath.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Nivea Soft intensive moisturising cream, Clinique mascara, Tweezerman tweezers, Blistex for lips, Simple Face wipes and Barry M Dazzle Dust...

    Ilora x
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Nivea Essentials Lip Care stick thingamybobby.

    A decent moisturizer.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by MoonArcanum

    A decent moisturizer.
    which one?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Re: Re: Beauty `must have`
    Originally posted by Basic Instinct
    Can we include hair straighteners?
    I never thought of that, but I must say I couldnt do without my hair straighteners. I love my Kodos. my hair looks shit without them all wavy and seventies.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Luce
    I really recommend Tweezerman tweezers - well worth £12

    ooh god yeah, those too. i've got those bright pink ones - i sent mr. kaff out to get some cheapy tweezers one time, and some genius had swapped them round so he thought they were £2, so bought them cause he knows i like pink things (bless him. and bless him even more for not shitting himself and still buying them when he got to the till and they were actually £12 <3) you wouldn't have thought there would be that much difference in something like tweezers, but oh my god, there really is.
    Forget concealer, try Avène Soothing Eye Contour Cream, from Boots. It`s about 8 quid. It says to put it on the eyelid, ignore that and use it underneath.

    i really doubt anything would get rid of mine. they are hardcore. i have been trying for years. drinking more water, sleeping more, eating fruit, yellow toned concealer, touche eclat (which was crapper than rimmel, tbh) nothing.

    i have settled on semi-concealing them and permanently looking like i've bee awake 4 days straight. beats the cakey make up look hands down.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Jacqueline the Ripper
    Though the best mascara ever, is by Dior. They're so much better than anything else I have tried.

    have you tried the lancome flexitencils and hypnose mascaras they're both amazing and they also do a good mascara base too...although clinique do a two in one mascara which is also quite good
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    JadedJaded Posts: 2,682 Boards Guru
    Originally posted by rainbow brite
    Its like porn.

    :lol: :yes:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Jacqueline the Ripper
    Well not dark brown. But more beigeish golden, and thick and greasy and smelly.
    But it workds wonders, and you'll get used to it :)

    So how do you use yours? After reading the instuctions it seemed to me to be more for dry skin so I use it on my feet when I've got dry skin, or on my elbows. :confused:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by girl with sharp teeth

    And Garnier's Vitamin C moisturiser. I've tried expensive brands, and nothing has worked as well as this.

    love that stuff

    Nivea Gloss and Shine is good too
    Its a moistorising lipgloss.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    B Never Too Busy to B Beautiful from Lush is a shower gel that smells like lovely honey, its not foundation. I have some at home, but I am saving it because you can't buy it anymore.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by kaffrin
    almond/olive/mint wonderbalm from boots mediterranean range. the nicest smelling thing ever. EVER. no contest. i get it out ever so often just to sniff it.


    I use this too, its brilliant, and smells divine, nearly ran out tho!Works wonders on my elbows and feet!

    Also lip gloss from H&M, No7 eyeshadow in wheatsheaf are my make-up must haves along with collection 2000 true curl mascara.

    For hair can't live without my GHD's, schwarzkopf Gliss shine spray and Trevor Sorbie straightening balm.
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