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HoratioTarr wrote:

Syl wrote:

I think I must have skin like leather...I can get away with putting any old moisturiser on ...at the minute I am using LOreal face oil.....RRP £20...£5 at TJ Hues.
It probably does nothing, but it smells nice and gives a sheen.  

I have got some Clarins.  But I have to say, the best moisturiser I have used was Jo Malone's.   I forget to wear it though, and never wore it when I was younger.   I don't think it does much at any deep level.  

Syl wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

I have got some Clarins.  But I have to say, the best moisturiser I have used was Jo Malone's.   I forget to wear it though, and never wore it when I was younger.   I don't think it does much at any deep level.  

I have never tried Jo Malone products. I think you are probably right that no moisuriser can work at a deep level.
Like you i have never used foundation...hate it, I feel it clogs up the pores......but ultimately i think good genes and eating, drinking in moderation, plus not smoking, is more benificial for your  skin than anything you can rub in.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

I have never tried Jo Malone products. I think you are probably right that no moisuriser can work at a deep level.
Like you i have never used foundation...hate it, I feel it clogs up the pores......but ultimately i think good genes and eating, drinking in moderation, plus not smoking, is more benificial for your  skin than anything you can rub in.

I use a powder compact foundation as I can't get on with liquid ones. I don't think it clogs pores, and you can use it anywhere.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

I use a powder compact foundation as I can't get on with liquid ones. I don't think it clogs pores, and you can use it anywhere.

I tried one once, I think it was 'bare minerals' they were raving about it on QVC so I ordered it...it was OK but I still prefer to go without. I wear eye makeup and lippy...and that's it.
Its personal preference, I love lip liner but I have a friend who says she always feels she looks like a transvestite if she wears it.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

I tried one once, I think it was 'bare minerals' they were raving about it on QVC so I ordered it...it was OK but I still prefer to go without. I wear eye makeup and lippy...and that's it.
Its personal preference, I love lip liner but I have a friend who says she always feels she looks like a transvestite if she wears it.

Bare minerals are good but it's a bit of hassle. A compact is much easier.

I never wear lipstick - it doesn't stay on and I don't like the feel of it. I don't often wear eye make up these days either.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

I tried one once, I think it was 'bare minerals' they were raving about it on QVC so I ordered it...it was OK but I still prefer to go without. I wear eye makeup and lippy...and that's it.
Its personal preference, I love lip liner but I have a friend who says she always feels she looks like a transvestite if she wears it.

Bare minerals are good but it's a bit of hassle. A compact is much easier.

I never wear lipstick - it doesn't stay on and I don't like the feel of it. I don't often wear eye make up these days either.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

I use a powder compact foundation as I can't get on with liquid ones. I don't think it clogs pores, and you can use it anywhere.

I tried one once, I think it was 'bare minerals' they were raving about it on QVC so I ordered it...it was OK but I still prefer to go without. I wear eye makeup and lippy...and that's it.
Its personal preference, I love lip liner but I have a friend who says she always feels she looks like a transvestite if she wears it.

HoratioTarr wrote:

Syl wrote:

I tried one once, I think it was 'bare minerals' they were raving about it on QVC so I ordered it...it was OK but I still prefer to go without. I wear eye makeup and lippy...and that's it.
Its personal preference, I love lip liner but I have a friend who says she always feels she looks like a transvestite if she wears it.

Lip liner is a bit dated now, and you need to have full young lips to carry it off in my opinion.   Too much make up when you get older isn't flattering.

Syl wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

Lip liner is a bit dated now, and you need to have full young lips to carry it off in my opinion.   Too much make up when you get older isn't flattering.

Its only dated if its obvious.
My lips are thick, so I line them then blot them, then fill in with a lippy that matches...then redo it, and it lasts for hours.
If I don't do that my lips seem to roam all over my face.

Raggamuffin wrote:I don't see the point of lipstick. It lasts about five minutes anyway.

HoratioTarr wrote:

Syl wrote:

Its only dated if its obvious.
My lips are thick, so I line them then blot them, then fill in with a lippy that matches...then redo it, and it lasts for hours.
If I don't do that my lips seem to roam all over my face.

LOL.     I used to use that snog proof stuff that stays on for days even though you scrub it for hours.  

Syl wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

LOL.     I used to use that snog proof stuff that stays on for days even though you scrub it for hours.  

That Max Factor stuff that dries your lips out, with another part that makes them all gloopy....I hated that.
I have some expensive Chanel lippys but my favourite right now is from Wilkinsons and it costs £2.30. Its matt but not drying, and it lasts for ages but washes off quickly.

Raggamuffin wrote:It must be just me then - it doesn't stay on for more than a few minutes, even the ones that are supposed to last for ages. I don't really need lipstick anyway.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:It must be just me then - it doesn't stay on for more than a few minutes, even the ones that are supposed to last for ages. I don't really need lipstick anyway.

If you ever feel like wearing it buy a matt one (that Wilkinsons one is good)....apply,  blott, then reapply it a 2nd, even 3rd time blotting in between ...it should stay on and look natural.

I don't like the so called long lasting ones...they either dry your lips out or stain them a horrible colour ime.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

If you ever feel like wearing it buy a matt one (that Wilkinsons one is good)....apply,  blott, then reapply it a 2nd, even 3rd time blotting in between ...it should stay on and look natural.

I don't like the so called long lasting ones...they either dry your lips out or stain them a horrible colour ime.

I've tried matt ones, and I get the same result. I think lipstick doesn't actually suit me anyway.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

I've tried matt ones, and I get the same result. I think lipstick doesn't actually suit me anyway.

Right...I don't suit foundation or powder, and all the advice in the world wont make it so.

nicko wrote:I like that pale pink Lipstick,  my Wife says it really suits me !

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

Right...I don't suit foundation or powder, and all the advice in the world wont make it so.

Yes. I also have issues with eyeliner - it just makes me look like Bette Davis. Bourjois used to do a liner-effect mascara, which was really good, but they discontinued it.

Oh, and I never use mascara on my bottom lashes.

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Syl wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

I have got some Clarins.  But I have to say, the best moisturiser I have used was Jo Malone's.   I forget to wear it though, and never wore it when I was younger.   I don't think it does much at any deep level.  

I have never tried Jo Malone products. I think you are probably right that no moisuriser can work at a deep level.
Like you i have never used foundation...hate it, I feel it clogs up the pores......but ultimately i think good genes and eating, drinking in moderation, plus not smoking, is more benificial for your  skin than anything you can rub in.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

There are still UV rays around, even when it's raining.

I am always brown in summer....its probably rust though.

magica wrote:

Syl wrote:

I have never tried Jo Malone products. I think you are probably right that no moisuriser can work at a deep level.
Like you i have never used foundation...hate it, I feel it clogs up the pores......but ultimately i think good genes and eating, drinking in moderation, plus not smoking, is more benificial for your  skin than anything you can rub in.

I have always used Nivea and drunk water. Water is best for skin.

magica wrote:

Syl wrote:

I am always brown in summer....its probably rust though.

That's why you're known as rusty lol

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

Yes. I also have issues with eyeliner - it just makes me look like Bette Davis. Bourjois used to do a liner-effect mascara, which was really good, but they discontinued it.

Oh, and I never use mascara on my bottom lashes.

Bette Davies..
I don't like liquid eye liners, they are too harsh, I get a very dark brown kohl pencil and line my eyes upper and lower lid, then smudge it. I like smudgy eyes...then mascara....then I colour inside lower eyelid, not sure if its good for the eyes but it looks nice.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

Bette Davies..
I don't like liquid eye liners, they are too harsh, I get a very dark brown kohl pencil and line my eyes upper and lower lid, then smudge it. I like smudgy eyes...then mascara....then I colour inside lower eyelid, not sure if its good for the eyes but it looks nice.

That probably looks great on you because you're quite dark, but it would look too much on me. I like violet eyeshadow and a little bit of mascara, but nothing too dark.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

That probably looks great on you because you're quite dark, but it would look too much on me. I like violet eyeshadow and a little bit of mascara, but nothing too dark.

Exactly, we all suit different things. What looks right on one wouldn't on another. I would look scary with violet round my eyes...I love it as a colour though.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

Exactly, we all suit different things. What looks right on one wouldn't on another. I would look scary with violet round my eyes...I love it as a colour though.

Well not a bright violet. It suits the colour of my eyes.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

Well not a bright violet. It suits the colour of my eyes.

Well yes, I didn't expect the shade to be neon.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

Well yes, I didn't expect the shade to be neon.

I like a browny-bronzy colour too. Green is not so good, or blue.

Syl wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

I like a browny-bronzy colour too. Green is not so good, or blue.

Dark brown or grey/black for me....never green or blue, and I don't think those colours look good on more mature women anyway....its like they are stuck in the 60's.
I never wear dark or bright red lipsticks either...or nails, I like subtle.

We did a long thread once on FH about nail polishes and which did you prefer. I remember Ty always liked this sort of thread too...and Poca and Lola.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

Dark brown or grey/black for me....never green or blue, and I don't think those colours look good on more mature women anyway....its like they are stuck in the 60's.
I never wear dark or bright red lipsticks either...or nails, I like subtle.

We did a long thread once on FH about nail polishes and which did you prefer. I remember Ty always liked this sort of thread too...and Poca and Lola.

I probably didn't post on that as I never used to wear nail varnish. I like a pale pink really.

Raggamuffin wrote:

Syl wrote:

Well yes, I didn't expect the shade to be neon.

I like a browny-bronzy colour too. Green is not so good, or blue.

HoratioTarr wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

I like a browny-bronzy colour too. Green is not so good, or blue.

I've always worn smokey colours like dark browns or greys.   I have moss coloured eyes....a kind of very dark green, almost olive green.   And my hair used to be very dark brown but I have it lighter now, a sort of light chestnut.    I look a bugger in green, blue or violet eye shadow.

Syl wrote:Why has everyone got unusual coloured eyes but me?

eddie wrote:

Syl wrote:Why has everyone got unusual coloured eyes but me?

Blue aren't unusual. :scratch

Syl wrote:

eddie wrote:

Syl wrote:Why has everyone got unusual coloured eyes but me?

Blue aren't unusual. :scratch

More unusual than piss hole in snow brown.

eddie wrote:

Syl wrote:

More unusual than piss hole in snow brown.

Brown eyes are lovely and warm...amd exotic

Raggamuffin wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

I've always worn smokey colours like dark browns or greys.   I have moss coloured eyes....a kind of very dark green, almost olive green.   And my hair used to be very dark brown but I have it lighter now, a sort of light chestnut.    I look a bugger in green, blue or violet eye shadow.

I also have green eyes, but lighter than your eyes and they're not olive, so violet suits me. Strangely, green eyeshadow doesn't suit me - too similar I guess. Blue just makes me look tired.

Syl wrote:

eddie wrote:

Brown eyes are lovely and warm...amd exotic

Blue and green eyes are lovelier, and I think they are unusual. Violet eyes are beautiful too....Liz Taylor had them...very rare...I don't think I have even met anyone with violet eyes..

HoratioTarr wrote:

Syl wrote:

Blue and green eyes are lovelier, and I think they are unusual. Violet eyes are beautiful too....Liz Taylor had them...very rare...I don't think I have even met anyone with violet eyes..

I'm so sure they were a true violet.    Probably a very dark blue that looked indigo.

HoratioTarr wrote:Alexandria’s Genesis, some say is a myth – an urban legend – which has no basis in fact.

Syl wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:Alexandria’s Genesis, some say is a myth – an urban legend – which has no basis in fact.

I just googled this.
Liz Taylor is mentioned twice...once to prove the condition exists and once to disprove it. http://thehealthinfosite.com/alexandrias-genesis-fact-fallacy/