A few general makeup questions for a budget (bb creme, blush, mascara, and lip stain help!)

Feb 1, 2013

Ali W.

So since I found this it has become a resource, it's great to hear from people who know what they're talking about and rather than posting a few different boards I thought I would just post a few of my most pressing questions together...so here goes.


1. BB Creme

I have dry, generally clear and even skin, the only product I put on my whole face is moisturizer. Any other products I've tried, powders or foundations, have felt heavy and given me problems with acne which I don't need. Every once in a while my face just gets weird and the tone is off and I freak out trying to figure out how to correct it...I've heard BB creme is basically a tinted moisturizer and I was wondering a few things...Is it heavier than a basic moisturizer? and does anyone think it would give me problems? Also, best inexpensive but effective kind?

2. Blush

I love the whole babydoll look. Bright eyes, stained lips, fair skin, rosy cheeks, love love love! Only problem is, I can't wear blush. My cheeks get naturally red which makes any blush I put on look fake which I don't want. I want to wear the blush because my cheeks don't do it all the time and I have this look that I really like and can pull off, I'm just missing that one key thing. Help?

3. Mascara

Best inexpensive mascara for long, thick lashes? Might be willing to spend a bit extra here. Like I said, love the babydoll look.

4. Lip stain

I love stained lips with a bit of lip balm, makes them look painted on, very cool. Only problem is, both of the lip stains I've tried have given me issues. They don't last all day, I have to re-apply a few times and the color is only bright for about a week then I have to fight with it to get the right look. What's your go-to lip stain? Any recommendations for a coral or fruit punch color would be great too


Thanks for the time and help loves!

Feb 1, 2013

Megan M.

1. Yes BB cream is heavier but only by a little bit. I don't know if it would give you problems, I guess you'd just have to try it =\ I'm currently using Goshs which was about 20 bucks. I'm sure you could find cheaper though. The best ones come from Asia though =[

2. My suggestion would be to find a green powder color corrector. I use physicians formula. Apply it to any red part of your cheeks and then put the blush on after. You'll probably need a bit of foundation or primer or Bb cream haha for the powder to stick to though.

3. I like hard candy 1000 lashes for really cheap, it's about 8 bucks. If you don't mind spending a little more maybellines illegal length. They both have fibre lash extensions and will make your lashes huge! They help with volume too if you layer them. If you want expensive Benefits They're real! Is great but no lash extensions in it.

4. I've never used lip stain before... Sorry!! =S 

Feb 1, 2013

Sarah K.

check out sleek make up ;) and I` d definitly go for the loreal bb cream 

Feb 1, 2013

Alma M.

You have great skin,I think Maybelline Dream mousse blush 10 Pink Frosting would look really nice on you and Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara is really good only $2.99 at walgreens.

Feb 1, 2013

Alice H.

For blush, I'd recommend a cheek stain or creme blush rather than powder blush if you're looking for a naturally rosy look. Also, when it comes to lip stain, my all time favorite is Benefit's Benetint (which, bonus, also works as a cheek stain!). I always use it under nude lipsticks or glosses because my lips are naturally really pale so when I put on nude lip products it make me look dead, so I use it to give a little natural looking flush underneath the nude to still get the nude look without looking dead.