Loaded makeup question sorry 😁

Aug 13, 2014

Leslie N.

Okay I've had a lot of questions recently and I didn't want to make multiple threads

1- I'm thinking of getting a bb cream instead of a foundation because I don't have terrible visible acne anymore but I do have large pores and under eye bags and small blackheads on my nose that will not go away no matter what I do. So would a bb cream be a better option considering I've never worn foundation and I'm not looking for complete coverage?
2- If so, which one would you recommend? I have combination skin. My t-zone is oily now but once school starts it will be fall and my face dries out in the colder weather.

3- I've also never used liquid eyeliner before. I've always used pencil eyeliner on my waterline and then sometimes I would use it on my lid just to give my eyelashes a darker look. However I'm starting to really want to try a full on eyeliner look cause it really brings out my eyes when I do. So I was thinking of a felt tip eyeliner because I've heard it's easier to apply but I can't find one ANYWHERE.


And lastly number 4- I do not wear lipstick but I do use the occasional lip butters or tinted lip balms and such and I was wondering if anyone had any drugstore recommendations. Something like baby lips where it's not too dramatic but I just didn't like that brand too much so I'm looking for something new.

Thank you so much guys! ❤️

Aug 13, 2014

Liv I.

Covergirl bb is good for dryer skin and I recommend that one for winter. I've also heard great things about garnier so maybe check that out :)
For lips I agree with Victoria. Rimmel has good lip products

Aug 13, 2014

Janet B.

Ok. For the eyeliner I would reccomend the L'oreal Super Liner. It isn't a felt pen, it's actually liquid, but there is something about the brush that makes application sooo easy, even for those with seriously unsteady hands, like me. I too was too scared to wear liquid eyeliner, until a couple of days ago, when I was just was like fuck it, lemme give it a try. And I'm soo glad I did, because I've been getting compliments on how pretty my eyes look!! :-)

For the lipstick, I would reccomend the NYC twistable lip crayon. The colours are quite sheer, but are buildable, and are great, because it just gives your lips a pop of colour without looking like tooo much. But if once in a blue moon, you want a brighter lip, you can just keep layering that same lip crayon to achieve that look! It's awesome!!

Aug 13, 2014

Rissa G.

Garnier bb cream and rimmel scandal eyes liquid eye pen. for the lips, Revlon kissable lipstains

Aug 13, 2014

Leslie N.

Thank you a lot guys. You all were very helpful I appreciate it.

@janet, how much does it cost?

Aug 13, 2014

Mara S.

I like bb cream. I also have combo skin and I love Maybelline's dream fresh. Also Maybelline's master precise liquid eyeliner is amazing!

Aug 13, 2014

Janet B.

They are both drugstore, so quite cheap. The NYC lip crayon was two or three pounds and the eyeliner was like 7.99 or something.
Sorry, I'm really bad with numbers, lol

Aug 13, 2014

Kirsten H.

For eyeliner, Rimmel has a good felt tip one.
Nivea has some really good tinted lip balms. They're really moisturizing. They are in the skin care aisle. Also, Revlon tinted balms and Maybelline Color Whispers.

Aug 13, 2014

Dyanna P.

You should try the Garnier bb cream. I use it everyday and I love it. It has really great coverage, but yet it looks very natural(: and for eyeliner, I suggest the maybelline felt tip eyeliner( I'm not sure on the name.) Oh and this is off topic, but how did you get rid of your acne?

Aug 14, 2014

ramie x.

Definetly the Garnier BB cream, the maybelline has zero coverage. Palladio or essence eyeliner is easy to use and around $4. Cover girl smoochies are sheer lipsticks. Very moisturizing for a lipstick and subtle color.

Aug 14, 2014

Leslie N.

@Dyanna P.
I went to the dermatologist and it saved my life honestly.

Aug 14, 2014

Leslie N.

Thank you everyone!

Aug 14, 2014

Angie F.

1-I love Garnier BB cream there's actually and oil free one to help with oilyness on your skin. as for pores consider getting a nice facial cleanser for night/morning.
3-if you wanna try liquid eye liner get one from a doller store (thats what I did when I first tried it so I wouldn't be spending more $ in case I didnt like it) otherwise Maybellie has and amazing felt tip eyeliner. called Master Precise. I absolutely love it
4-I don't know any tinted lip balms cuz I don't wear any tinted stuff. otherwise just a great lip balm I'd recommend is Aquafina lip balms that I found at Claires then discovered they also have at Walmart (not in the makeup isle) but closer to the pharmacy area

Aug 14, 2014

Andrea V.

1. Have you considered using concealer instead? I gave up on foundation completely and love the Maybelline age rewind dark circle eraser, I use it to cover and also highlight. I'm currently using nyx had concealer and a little of the boo boo cover up concealer as it is a little yellowy and have noticed it helps a lot with dark circles

3.I think Maybelline and Rimmel have some, I suggest when doing the bottom only do like a third of your eye on the bottom and only on tha outside I feel it brings out the eyes more than if you do the actual waterline.

4.I like the CoverGirl lip balm crayons, as well as the Revlon chubby sticks. Pretty much anything by nyx, and also Revlon glosses

Aug 14, 2014

Kendall Z.

1-2) I personally like maybelline bb creams but they're all I've tried and I don't claim them to be the best product ever. BB creams are the best, making your skin feel awesome while not making you feel caked up. With this, I would recommend a great concealer (for under the eyes, red areas, or when your skin isn't at it's best) I love NYX's liquid concealer; a little goes a looonngg way.

3) I've personally never been a HUGE fan of working with liquid liner. As you are a beginner with liner, I recommend a gel liner (maybelline carries a great drugstore one). Gel liner is extremely forgiving and easy to work with.

Aug 14, 2014

Kendall Z.

4) revlon carries some lip stain/balms. (Just Kissable balm stain, they have shine to matte finishes aswell)

Aug 14, 2014

Anna M.

Maybelline line stiletto eyeliner has a felt tip applicator and is very pigmented😊