I owned this product and returned it twice because it broke on me …twice. )-:

I liked using it as the mua’s at Sephora suggested, in an E 3 pattern. It’s when you start at the temples and make an E/3 pattern down the side of the face. It really warms up the face but softly.

This happens to me when my seasonal allergies act up.  It is usually solved by taking an antihistamine and/or using allergy eye drops before I do my eye makeup to prevent my eyes from watering. It’s worth a try. Hope I helped.

Marinka, I agree with you that we may choose to do what we wish to do and I’m okay with that. However, it stands to reason that if a company as large as Clinque (owned by Lauder) uses this method, it is a safe (and probably the safest) method. I’m sure it’s saved them from lawsuits.

@Marinka, I consulted with an epidemiologist, and she said that powder eyeshadows are not considered a dry surface. They may dry, but viruses and bacteria can still hide in them. It is better to be than sorry in this situation. Wasting a little product is a small price to pay to prevent the spread of disease. Your clients will also appreciate it.

MikiHeart, I hope I have a simple solution for you. When I worked at Clinique I was trained to use what we called a “ghost” made with a cotton ball and a facial tissue. I would swipe the tissue several times over the eyeshadow and dip my brush in the product that transferred onto the tissue. So there was no cross contamination.
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@ Shellygrrl, where’s the like button?. (-:

I will agree with the above posters by adding that the best makeup products are the ones that work best for you.   You can try looking through product reviews on makeupalley.com. There are tons of reviews on […]

Please avoid using any and all eye makeup, including false lashes on your eyes.  Why risk an infection.  You have only one set of eyes to see with.  It’s not worth losing your vision. <3

I enjoyed the video.

I apply my bb cream with my fingers.  I find that my warm fingers blend it into my skin better.  But it’s just a personal preference.  Sometimes I set it with a loose powder.  It just […]

Chances are,  if it’s mac and on ebay it’s fake.  Sorry hun.  Don’t waste your money on it.  I always buy my mac at http://www.maccosmetics.com.

I swear by Clinique’s redness solutions.  when I worked there I put the loose powder from that line on my sunburned decolletage and it soothed my skin and camoflaged the red.  I use the redness relief cream daily […]

I bought Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara when it first came out and I found it no better than a curved mascara brush. It was fun to say that I tried it, but that was about it. I find Maybeline’s the falsies mascara […]

@Shellygirl: sorry, I get them mixed up all of the time. I get that comes with age.   I love them both though.

I am really liking my Real Technique brushes.   They are sold at Ulta. The sets are very reasonably priced.

Check out Pixiwoo on YouTube.  Nick from pixiwoo is the developer of the brushes.  She also has a Real […]

I always recommend revlon colorstay foundation for full coverage.

I agree that there is no wrong or right way. I believe the right way is the way that looks right on you.  In the 80′s I wore my blush (a very neutral color) on the hollows of my cheeks for a very sculptured look. […]

I’m a mac nw 15 and my match is Buff.  Ivory is too pink.  Buff is a little lighter and more neutral toned than ivory. Hth.

Do you curl your lashes?  I think that  may help open up your eyes. I use either mac or shu eumura lash curler before I apply mascara and it really helps me get the most out off my lashes and helps my eyes appear larger. Hth

@ MadamNoire: Good call!