Make Up

I have really bad dark circles under my eyes and bare essentials does not cover. I use cover girls concealer to try to hide my dark circles.

I haven't used Origins because they seem to do a lot with fragrance. I am a sensitive skin person too - can't even wash my face more than once a day.
For the eyes, I think I have tried everything from the drug store & every counter at department stores. I'm Greek and blessed with MAJOR under eye circles. I have settled on Clinique eye cream - doesn't cause any reactions for me - a lot of the others I tried had lavendar or citrus in them. It also was supposedly formulated to help w/ dark circles. As a concealer, Yves Saint Laurent makes a 'highlighter' pen that is incredible. It's $40 - very spendy - but it lasts forever and actually conceals through the entire day. You won't look in the mirror at 5:00 to see that it has disappeared like most!
I know you are looking for something affordable, but it seems with these products you get what you pay for. I can buy cheap mascara or eye liner and they all work the same, but for your skin...and especially with sensitivities...these have worked for me.
Btw - most counters will give you a small sample to try, or let you return it if you have any issues. Good Luck!

Hi,

Have you heard of a New York Designer "Nicole Miller" she has a great skin care line. I am Independent Marketing Represenative I do not sale these products but I can tell you how you could get them.

I live in Kansas City, Missouri (South) vert close to 435 & Holmes. I work full time for Fox Television. Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.

P.

I've heard that Clinique and Bare Escentuals are great for sensitive skin. I know Clinique is reasonably priced, not sure about Bare Escentuals... good luck!

Have you tried the mineral powder make up - it is light & has some coverage. Sophera Store in the Oak Park Mall has a section of Bare Minerals & you can try before you buy.

I use a great make-up called MOTIVES...it's part of my business. We offer custom foundation, mineral powders (loose and pressed) and it's really light. I have sensitive skin too and I've had no problems with this make-up. I use a little bit of cover up under my eyes and pressed mineral powder every day. We also offer a full line of make-up products and skin care.
Most make-up should be used within 1 year, after that it gets old and bacteria builds up. I can e-mail you more information about any specific need you have, I'm sure MOTIVES will have it. All the products are moderately priced and of the highest quality. This company is growing in KC, and more women really love it.
Thanks, V.

Bare Minerals is really light and covers well. I have also heard good things about Sheer Cover, but have not tried it yet. I also don't wear makeup and have problems with my face breaking out and have good luck with Bare minerals covering up and not making the breakouts worse. Good luck, hope you find somethinig that works for you.

I use Origins eye shadows, and Underwear for Eyes and love it. I also use some of their other skin care products and have never had any problems. However, as far as things like foundations and blushes, I use either NuSkin or Bare Essentials with the latter being what I currently wear. With either one of the latter I have fallen asleep with the stuff on my face and wake up with my skin feeling better than it did the day before.

Hi T.,
I use Mary Kay (I don't sell it, so I'm not biased). I rarely use make up too and I've noticed this make up lasts for a very long time. My consultant will also take anything back that does not work for me and exchange it or give me money back. In the past I had a bad spell with Mary Kay, not because of the product, but because of the person pushing it on me. This lady would call twice a day and let it ring for like 5 min (not exagerating). Well, I don't need to buy make up that often but she didn't like that so kept pushing me. My friend found someone that sells it and DOES NOT PUSH YOU. Unfortunately I got my friend involved with the annoying rep and she shared her story with the new one and has never ever gotten bugged about buying more. She's honest, nice and I think if you put it out there that you don't want to be contacted, you'll call her if you need more, she's very open to it and understands. Of course, every now and then she has to ask if you want to book a party, but that's her job and what she has to do. But if you say no (as I have) she never comes across as pushy.
Does that make sense? If you want her name and info, I'll be happy to give it to you.
C.

T. -

I don't know much about Origins, but I am a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. We formulate our skin care and makeup for sensitive...very sensitive skin. I'd love to come by during your boys' nap time and show you some things...we can try them on your arm first just in case you do have a reaction. I've been a consultant now for 4 years, so I know the stuff. You can call me or go on my website so we can schedule your appt. Can't wait to hear from you!

K.
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