I could never be a poet. I demonstrate an appalling lack of eye make-up skills.
~Me to a girlfriend.
Hope springs eternal, though. Tonight we go goop shopping. Here and here. Suggestions, people? Any lesser-known brands that are gentle on the skin?
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Happy gooping, OJ!
Ah goop! Try Liz Earle and Avène.. as happiness for sensitive skin goes they do well.
dipali: Thanks, Dipali. Hope you’re okay?
neha: Do we get these in India? 😕 Haven’t seen them anyplace.
i fail miserably when it comes to make up- please OJ..share some of your tricks, since you are on your way to shop!
I’m okay- just have a bad cold at the moment.
Do pass on those skills when you get them…
*though there are a million other reasons why I can never be a poet 🙂 *
I hope you gooped happily OJ ? Do tell .
I love cosmetics, and buy them sometimes, just don’t know how to apply them. Hope you enjoyed the shopping!
sukanya & M: Okay, so here’s what I learned: A powder base softens my look, while a cream-based foundation, even in cream-powder form, highlights flaws. There’s finally a color that’s just right for my tone, one that doesn’t make me look like either a strawberry or vanilla cupcake. A brush is a better applicator than a sponge–for me anyway. A shimmer blush highlights flaws, while a matte one provides a touch of soft color. That said, I could carry off a deeper shade of blush than I thought. (My first time ever!) Also, check your face outside the store because in-store lighting is different and you want to see how you’d look in more natural light. I didn’t even get to eye make up and I’m all set with my current favorite deep crimson lip color, so more on that when it happens! 🙂
dipali: Looks like it’s ‘flu season. 😦 Hope you feel better soon.
Mallika: Very. 🙂 The girls at MAC were helpful, encouraging, knowledgeable and patient. My friend and I were the only two customers at the time, so they gave freely of their time and tips.
Anjali: I’ve never bought much because I don’t know how to put it on. 🙂 A recent issue of Time Out Mumbai ran a feature on make-up artists who teach you to work with what you already have for a fee. Wasn’t astronomical either. If you don’t want to pay, though, most cosmetic stores will assist you if you show up during non-peak hours.