Well I tried Bare Escentuals mineral makeup

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

If you just want to get some Laura products to "start" with, I would suggest getting:

Foundation Primer
Foundation
Eye Basics
Secret Camoflauge
Foundation Powder

Then, if you love those products, you can get other products she makes. I think the base or pallette of your face (before you put on the "color")definately needs to be something better than el cheapo. Afterall, YOU DESERVE IT!

Well I liked what I saw from Carolyns link and I did a search & Ulta doesn't carry it... but there is a sephora at the mall down the street from my mom -

time to break out the secret stash cause is IS expensive ...but I did like the primer stuff - and the eyeshadow colors are AWESOME - I still use the big variety eyeshadow I got like 5 years ago as a free gift with something & we are talking SUPER El Cheapo stuff - no wonder my eyes water now sometimes when I use it -

I used to be a makeup Junkie - I bet I have every brand in my little 3' tall container but since things took a nosedive moneywise... I hardly ever shop anymore this is DEF worth looking into

thank you - I better get on the net and sell LOTS of labels and cards lol

[Brutus'mama]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

If you just want to get some Laura products to "start" with, I would suggest getting:

Foundation Primer
Foundation
Eye Basics
Secret Camoflauge
Foundation Powder

Then, if you love those products, you can get other products she makes. I think the base or pallette of your face (before you put on the "color")definately needs to be something better than el cheapo. Afterall, YOU DESERVE IT!

Thanks Rebecca! I'm going to write my Christmas list to my husband! I'm looking at the loose powder too and that looks nice to put on after foundation. Have you used that?

I think tomorrow I'll buy the secret camo, gloss and something else. Maybe the Translucent Loose Setting Powder? I still have my Estee lauder foundation so I don't want to buy that yet.

Geez I'm such a makeup whore!

[Izzy'smom]

Okay, you girls got me. I am going to order. My husband is going to kill me. I just bought a Chi straightener Saturday because people were raving about it. Now pricey makeup. You girls are bad influences on me. Or maybe great infuences if it helps on the looks department. Thanks for all the great tips.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Izzy'smom

Okay, you girls got me. I am going to order. My husband is going to kill me. I just bought a Chi straightener Saturday because people were raving about it. Now pricey makeup. You girls are bad influences on me. Or maybe great infuences if it helps on the looks department. Thanks for all the great tips.

hahahahahaha You said it girl - they ARE bad influences aren't they ??? I'm not even TELLING my husband if I get any

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by Brutus'mama

Thanks Rebecca! I'm going to write my Christmas list to my husband! I'm looking at the loose powder too and that looks nice to put on after foundation. Have you used that?

I think tomorrow I'll buy the secret camo, gloss and something else. Maybe the Translucent Loose Setting Powder? I still have my Estee lauder foundation so I don't want to buy that yet.

Geez I'm such a makeup whore!

The only loose powder I have used is the Translucent Loose Setting Powder. I use it either on top of my foundation, if I wear foundation, or if I don't wear foundation one day, I use the Translucent Loose Setting Powder under my pressed foundation powder. The Foundation Powder is dry, but it actually provides great coverage.

[RLC12345678]

Yes, the makeup is a pricey, but I am seriously BROKE! My hubby is in school and I am about to be back in school, but I can afford it because it seriously lasts FOREVER! I've never had to replace any of my eyeshadows. The very first eyeshadows I bought like 5 years ago I still have not used up. I have 2 blushes that I alternate, but I have not had to replace either of those either. The only things I've actually used up are the Foundation Powder and Translucent Loose Setting Powder and Bronzer. I seriously love the pressed bronzer. I use it on my cheekbones, forehead, and nose before I put on my blush. It really looks natural.

Ok, here is a pic of me. You would not believe it, but I have really bad skin...acne...always have had acne. But with a good skincare regimine and using Laura Mercier makeup, my face seriously looks FLAWLESS! I know I look like I'm 12, but I'm 23. And my mom and grandmother use Laura Mercier, too.

[Brutus'mama]

LOL!! Well here's the way I look at. I want to look and feel good so if it costs a little money to achieve that well too bad because if I'm not happy no one in my house is going to be happy! And I know they don't want to be miserable so they'll do anything to keep the peace!

This is what I'm saying in my head. Now to get my husband and kids to believe it is another thing!

Now let's talk about hair products! LOL!!

[yorkieangel]

I just emailed the company for LM products. They have a Demonstration supposedly about 50 miles from me this weekend. Problem is they say BLOOMINGDALES and I don't remember thier being any BLOOMINGDALES there. i told them they were writing Bloomingdales as the place it was but when you look up retailers for the areas.... BLOOMINGDALES is not listed. I hope they email me back PRONTO and I can get a Space. I just have to figure out where it is

[red98vett]

Rebecca - you are SERIOUSLY Beautiful - inside and outside - WOW - You look awesome and what a smile !

your skin DOES look flawless. Tell your hubby he's a lucky man -

If I knew I could look like that I wouldn't even BE here typing....but you'd sure hear my burning RUBBER as I speed to the mall lol -

[Brutus'mama]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Yes, the makeup is a pricey, but I am seriously BROKE! My hubby is in school and I am about to be back in school, but I can afford it because it seriously lasts FOREVER! I've never had to replace any of my eyeshadows. The very first eyeshadows I bought like 5 years ago I still have not used up. I have 2 blushes that I alternate, but I have not had to replace either of those either. The only things I've actually used up are the Foundation Powder and Translucent Loose Setting Powder and Bronzer. I seriously love the pressed bronzer. I use it on my cheekbones, forehead, and nose before I put on my blush. It really looks natural.

Ok, here is a pic of me. You would not believe it, but I have really bad skin...acne...always have had acne. But with a good skincare regimine and using Laura Mercier makeup, my face seriously looks FLAWLESS! I know I look like I'm 12, but I'm 23. And my mom and grandmother use Laura Mercier, too.

You look beautiful! Ummm... you have acne? You would NEVER know it! If the kids weren't coming home in an hour I'd be high tailing it to Sephora right now!

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Rebecca - you are SERIOUSLY Beautiful - inside and outside - WOW - You look awesome and what a smile !

your skin DOES look flawless. Tell your hubby he's a lucky man -

If I knew I could look like that I wouldn't even BE here typing....but you'd sure hear my burning RUBBER as I speed to the mall lol -

Villette, you are so sweet! You are beautiful inside and out, too!!!!!!! I REALLY REALLY have to work hard to keep my skin clear. A lot of makeups would breakout my face so badly. My skin is a result of many many trips to the dermatologist (since I was in 5th grade and I still go regularly to this day), strict skincare routine, and using good makeup. It surely does NOT come natural, that's for sure!

[Brutus'mama]

Originally Posted by red98vett

If I knew I could look like that I wouldn't even BE here typing....but you'd sure hear my burning RUBBER as I speed to the mall lol -

You CRACK me up!!!!!!!!!!!

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Brutus'mama

You look beautiful! Ummm... you have acne? You would NEVER know it! If the kids weren't coming home in an hour I'd be high tailing it to Sephora right now!

lol - we're sole sisters Carolyn - read the post I just did lol - she Is gorgeous isn't she ????? and to look 13 at 23 - well - I won't even go there... but that's every womans dream to look 10 years younger than you are

edited - we posted at the same time lol -

and Rebecca - YOU could be their spokeswoman in that case cause you look fantastic.

[Breny]

Originally Posted by Izzy'smom

Okay, you girls got me. I am going to order. My husband is going to kill me. I just bought a Chi straightener Saturday because people were raving about it. Now pricey makeup. You girls are bad influences on me. Or maybe great infuences if it helps on the looks department. Thanks for all the great tips.

Oh but its soooooooooo fun, isn't it !!!!!!!

[yorkieangel]

Ok...somebody tell me the CORRECT way to pronounce the Laura M name so I don't sound stupid when i call