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ps, --re: eyeshadow longevity

about that skinlights concealer makeup as a base for your eyeshadow... don't do it everyday. It will ruin your skin. I think the less makeup you wear on an everyday basis, the better.
chicky poo Monday, May 27, 2002 at 20:57:01 (PDT)

Thanks everyone who gave me suggestions! :) I'll have to buy some loose powder and makeup base I guess.

eyeshadow problem (soon solved) Monday, May 20, 2002 at 18:54:38 (PDT)

eyeshadow problem,
i dont know if you tried this already, but you should put primer/loose powder on your eyelid before you put eyeshadow & stuff so that it would hold it longer. Then you can use eyeliner, followed by an eyeshadow of the same color over it. that's about as much as you can do, i guess. oh, no matter what it wouldn't stay for longer than 1/2 a day at max.. so a touchup or 2 along the day is vital. ^.^
hope i helped.
Tifney Park Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 20:23:02 (PDT)

eyeshadow problem --

you can use something like "skinlights" concealer as a makeup base before applying the eyeshadow and it will last much longer. I don't know how much longer since my skin isn't that oily anymore (actually starting to become a little on the dry side), but I have noticed that it extends makeup wear and makes the application smoother. Or use any foundation or concealer as a base, before using the powder.
chicky poo Friday, May 17, 2002 at 17:06:09 (PDT)

eyeshadow problem-
i basically have the same problem with you except i have virtually no double lid. unfortunately, i don't think there is much you can do to make your shadow stay on all day. there are a few tricks that i use to make my shadow stay longer than it normally would:

1. don't use a moisturizer over your eyelids because this makes the area even more oily and the shadow won't stay put
2. before applying eyeshadow, dust some translucent powder over your eyelid to sop up excess oil
3. after applying eyeshadow, use a small brush to dust another layer of translucent powder over your eyeshadow (be careful so you don't smudge!)

also i would stay away from any of the cream eyeshadows cause those tend to crease up on just about anyone. hope this helps!

gurl Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 15:02:13 (PDT)

In reponse to the responders to my post NOT ASIAN. Thanks. Your comments helped. But, I would to clarify to one of the posters who thought I was putting down Asians. My upset with looking asian is connected to a disconnected feeling with my own culture by not looking Mexican. I was teased a lot for looking asian, which made me feel rejected by my own people. That is where the hurt and upset comes from, not from a disdain for Asian people or culture, but rather a rejection from my own.

Even though I have seen and known intelligent, attractive interesting asian men and women, I can't help connecting someone asking me if I'm asian with a bad feeling, a feeling of rejection. Does that make sense?? Some members of my family were particularly cruel.

So, no this is not a slam to Asians rather just a vent and everyone here has been a great listener and responder.

I think it's time for me to move past these feelings and accept who I am with or without cultural identity and approval.

And, to be perfectly honest, I've gotten smarter and kinder sentiments from Asians on this board than Mexican in real life - maybe I should play along next time someone asks or assumes.

NOT ASIAN Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 12:53:28 (PDT)

Could someone please help solve my little problem? I have an inner eyelid, but i can't get eyeshadow to stay put for more than two hours. This is because when my eyes are completely open, about 2/3 of the inner lid disappears into the crease under the outer lid. This smudges off the eyshadow in the creased area, especially as i have an oily skin-type. The eyeshadow just dissolves. It is so annoying..!

eyeshadow problem Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 23:00:20 (PDT)

I can definitely relate to this topic! I was a model over 10 years ago and used to get so frustrated by Caucasian makeup artists that created "looks" on me that used to make my mother and other Asian people cringe. I ended up doing my own makeup at all my shows. To this day, I never allow a non-Asian makeup-counterperson put any makeup on my face. My suggestion: Get to know your own colors, study your face in the mirror and play! Every Asian face is unique-there is no single look or makeup company that can capture this uniqueness. We have the ability to look ultra-glam (from great bone structure)or natural (thanks to great skin.)I know b/c my great-grandparents were Dutch and Greek, yet I think I look 100% Asian (though other Asians think I'm mixed.) My makeup case is cluttered w/stuff from every company in the world. Another piece of advice- when you buy a makeup item, check out the seller's return policy. Most upscale makeup companies LOVE the Asian clientele and are quite liberal about accepting returns, even after the product was clearly used. That way, you can experiment with the item at home and if you're not satisfied, RETURN IT!
ACJD Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 07:03:14 (PDT)

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