Some advice

[kinirokitsune]

1. I'm not much of a make up wear, but I do use concealer when the occasion calls for it. So far, I've used Clarins Instant Light Brush on. Does anyone have other good recommendation for concealers

Comments

[5k4g]

Purity Made Simple by philosophy is the only facial cleanser I plan on using for the rest of my life. Lots of different sizes, and it's the most gentle and effective cleanser I've ever used. And it melts my makeup right off!

Hope this isn't the one you were already using, haha.

[kinirokitsune]

Nope, I have heard of it in passing, but never gave much thought to it. Plus, since I can be a little lazy, the fact it can take of makeup is definitely a plus!

[5k4g]

It's quite lovely. I use it take off my face and eye makeup, and also to clean my makeup brushes :)

[mwahaism]

1. I like Clinique's under eye concealer.

2. I would say everyone needs a pinkish blush. Other than that, I'd recommend a more peach oriented one, and then one that's more brown (a bronzer). Whether you have a variety in terms of shimmery, matte, etc is up to you.

3/4. I have had good experiences with Clinique's gentle face scrub and just their face cleansing products in general. I also like Avalon Organics Bath and Body gel for a body wash.

[v_odka]

2. There's really nothing you should "have", it's mostly just want you want and what you feel looks good on you :] But as a general means, I'd say a pink, peach, and a more muted flesh tone would be the best routes to get started. I'm personally just discovering how much fun the world of blush can be, I really love layering different shades to achieve different affects

[kinirokitsune]

3. Those scrubs look amazing! I'm not one to mix scents since I'm bad at them, but it is a plus. I'm definitely planning to by some as soon as get a bit of money.

3a. I tend to like have a bit of both. Ooh, all three sound wonderful! While, there isn't any Lush stores nearby, investing something luxurious once in awhile isn't bad.

4. I've heard of the line, but since I haven't had the courage to try it out!

[soultoast]

I love MAC's Select Cover Up for under-eye circles (everywhere else it gives me pimples).

I'm also seriously grooving on Crabtree & Evelyn's LaSource body wash. I use it with a loofah and it smells great in the shower, moisturizes without feeling greasy, and doesn't leave a scent on me after the shower. When I want a girlier scent I'm going through a sample of their Pomegranate body wash.

Sephora sells First Aid Beauty's facial cleanser, which is a good balance of cleansing and non-irritating for my sensitive skin. I <3 Sephora because I went through a few rounds of samples and purchases/returns of facial cleansers until I found one that worked really well with my skin and the ladies there just kept helping me.

[kinirokitsune]

Ooh, it the pesky under eyes circles that always get me

I'll definitely look into going to Sephora since I've heard many good things about it.

[lady_nicole]

1.) Are you ok with drugstore? Because I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Maybelline's Mineral Power and Instant Age Rewind Double Perfector. Covers everything from blemishes, redness, discoloration, and undereye circles.

[kinirokitsune]

I definately don't mind drugstore brands! Besides, they're pretty good for my budget.