Official 2011 Beauty Tips Thread

[Juli]

Originally Posted by Pat58

What is everyone's favorite nail polish? Is OPI all that, or do they just have a contract with all the salons?

I like Zoya nail polish and base coat. That's what the Organic Salon near me uses.

"Zoya Non-Toxic Nail polish is completely safe for pregnant women as well as children.

Zoya Products DO NOT contain formaldehyde – toluene - camphor or dibutyl phtalate"

[deltoro]

Hey ladies,

I tried the Tressemme dry shampoo (it is in a black spray bottle and around $3.50) and it is not too bad. I hate washing my hair every single day but if I don't it gets funky, so I thought I would try this product out. I like it, its not like a fresh wash but it would do in a pinch or on a lazy day. It smells good and is easy to use.

[fuzzie]

Originally Posted by Pat58

What is everyone's favorite nail polish? Is OPI all that, or do they just have a contract with all the salons?

I like Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure line - some great colors with awesome coverage and durability. Last winter my staples were "Black Platinum" and "Commander in Chic"

I am trying to move towards more natural products and I recently discovered a lovely line while getting a mani/pedi at a spa: SpaRitual (http://www.sparitual.com/). Their products are vegan, DBP Formaldehyde and Toluene free. Lovely colors and great staying power.

Originally Posted by CarlaVeg

hello.... anyone has success with a more natural line of makeup?

I have had great luck with natural skincare (LOVE Suki! ) but I find makeup is trickier. My hits so far:

Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup with SPF 15 (http://hourglasscosmetics.com/index....on_fluidMakeup) Not entirely natural, but it is vegan, paraben-, sulfate-, and phthalate-free. Also, BEAUTIFUL!!!

RMS Beauty "Un" Cover-Up concealer (http://www.rmsbeauty.com/)
I wear it with the Hourglass makeup when I need a more polished look for work or evening, and alone with a bit of powder for the weekend. Absolutely lovely. I also like their "Living Luminizer" highlighter.

Hollybeth's Butterfly Lip Nectar (http://www.hollybeth.net/hollybeth_lip_hom.html)
Natural lip products usually dry my lips, but this one is wonderfully hydrating - even during winter months.

[Pat58]

Juli and Fuzzie, interesting input on the more natural lines of polish! I will have to check those out too.

ETA: Ooooh, I looked at the Zoya fall collection - gorgeous colors and I enjoyed the little "runway show!"

[Mary W]

Originally Posted by Pat58

What is everyone's favorite nail polish? Is OPI all that, or do they just have a contract with all the salons?

Have you tried the gel manicures? It's more expensive, but the polish lasts for 2-3 weeks chip free. I did a bunch of research on the Inet, and then invested in the stuff to do it myself at home, which is a lot cheaper (pays for itself in 5 or 6 manicures!), but you do need access to someone who can paint nails! My favorite brand is Gelish by Harmony http://www.nailharmony.com/products.html There's like 72 colors to choose from.

[CarlaVeg]

Originally Posted by fuzzie

I like Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure line - some great colors with awesome coverage and durability. Last winter my staples were "Black Platinum" and "Commander in Chic"

I am trying to move towards more natural products and I recently discovered a lovely line while getting a mani/pedi at a spa: SpaRitual (http://www.sparitual.com/). Their products are vegan, DBP Formaldehyde and Toluene free. Lovely colors and great staying power.




I have had great luck with natural skincare (LOVE Suki! ) but I find makeup is trickier. My hits so far:

Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup with SPF 15 (http://hourglasscosmetics.com/index....on_fluidMakeup) Not entirely natural, but it is vegan, paraben-, sulfate-, and phthalate-free. Also, BEAUTIFUL!!!

RMS Beauty "Un" Cover-Up concealer (http://www.rmsbeauty.com/)
I wear it with the Hourglass makeup when I need a more polished look for work or evening, and alone with a bit of powder for the weekend. Absolutely lovely. I also like their "Living Luminizer" highlighter.

Hollybeth's Butterfly Lip Nectar (http://www.hollybeth.net/hollybeth_lip_hom.html)
Natural lip products usually dry my lips, but this one is wonderfully hydrating - even during winter months.

thanks so much!!!! I will check them out

[CarlaVeg]

I have 2 nail polish from this brand.. one was good (lulu)

http://www.zoya.com/content/38/item/...lish-Lulu.html

the other one was terrible.... don't remember the name.... it peels the same day I believe it's this one

http://www.zoya.com/content/38/item/...olish-Uli.html

[Diana3271]

I have used Mac eyeshadow in Blanc Type for several years and really like it. I have never minded spending the extra money because I really like the product. I was reading some posts /reviews at Makeupalley that said Wet 'n Wild Brulee is a dupe for Mac Blanc Type. I was very curious about this since Wet 'n Wild Brulee is only $1.99. I bought the Brulee this weekend and I love it. It goes on very smoothly and lasted all day just like Blanc Type. I'm not sure if anyone else uses Mac's Blanc Type. If you do, give Wet 'n Wild Brulee a try.

[Pat58]

Originally Posted by CarlaVeg

I have 2 nail polish from this brand.. one was good (lulu)

http://www.zoya.com/content/38/item/...lish-Lulu.html

the other one was terrible.... don't remember the name.... it peels the same day I believe it's this one

http://www.zoya.com/content/38/item/...olish-Uli.html

Oooh, thanks for the warning Carla! Both are the sort of shades I prefer. Interesting that different colors of the same brand can have different properties!

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Has anyone tried the Laura Geller knock-off, baked make-up products from Sally's? Palladio or Femme Couture?

[pharma_gal]

What is the website to the online drug store that some of you posted? I want to get Hydroquinone 4%..The 2% is not doing anything for my spots and I have been using it religiously for 6 months!

R.