for ladies only

With apologies to my male readers, I'm going to share some favorite cosmetics items with my readers of the fair sex. I'm a low maintenance kind of gal. I don't like to spend too much time fussing, and after I have done some fussing, I don't want to do a bunch of retouches through the day. I also don't want to spend a small fortune to look good.

Anyway, I'm using a few things that are so good, I want to share them with others.

First up, Cover Girl's Outlast All Day Lipcolor. Because I don't think about touch ups, lipstick that lasts is really important, especially when I'm at a conference. I've tried the long lasting lipsticks in the past and hated them. They made my lips feel so dry. Then two or three years ago, some writer girlfriends did a shout out for Cover Girl's Outlast. I gave it a try. Love it. Love it. Love it. This stuff works, and it doesn't dry out my lips. My favorite colors are #553 and #558.

Next up, Loreal's Bare Naturale's mineral foundation. The minerals are good for your skin. It is easy to apply, and it looks good all day. I've also used Maybelline's Mineral Power foundation. I like it too, but it isn't quite as convenient as the Loreal brand which has the brush "built in" to the container (easier to travel with). Both companies have mineral blushes as well. I use Maybelline's Mineral Power blush in soft mauve. It's perfect for my skin tone.

Last but not least, help for the eyebrows. For many women of a certain age, the eyebrows begin to thin out. That's happened to me. I've never cared much for drawing new brows with the old eye pencils. Enter The Body Shop's Brow and Liner Kit. The powder is brushed onto the brows with a stiff brush and it looks very natural. It helps my eyes stand out, and for me, it is all about the eyes.

So there you go. My recommendations for the beauty regime.

How about you? Any recommendations for your girlfriends?

-rlh-

Comments

[Dawn]

Thanks for the cosmetic tips! It's always nice to get someone's opinion of this stuff before paying the money to try it.

[Kristen Schiffman]

I had no idea about Loreal's Bare Naturale's. Ooooo, I am very intrigued! : )

[Pamela Meyers]

I love Outlast too. But, beware, they just changed the packaging, etc., and I think some colors changed as well.

Also be careful when buying Outlast because sometimes you can grab a box and it only contains the tube of gloss. That happened to me in Wal-Mart the other day. The checkout clerk noticed it. Seems some thieves are removing the tube of color and dropping it in their handbags. It doesn't get picked up by the door sensors and out they go with a stolen tube of lipstick.

[Leanna Ellis]

Just had to say love the Loreal Bare Naturale's. Fabulous!

Thanks for sharing about the others!

[Pam]

Where do you find that brow kit? Never heard of the "Body shop" brand. Sounds like what I need too... :)

[Robin Lee Hatcher]

The Body Shop stores are located in lots of malls and airports. Or you can shop on-line at http://www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/. Also they do Body Shop At Home parties. Their body butter is the absolute best. None of their products are tested on animals, and they are very into helping women in poverty stricken countries.