The Makeup Addict

If you have looked at my post listing the number of products I use daily, you would have noticed a lot of my face products are Clinique and a lot of my makeup products are MAC.

I am a one-product girl.  I tend to choose a product and use everything I need from that product.  Therefore all of my face products are Clinique with the exception of the serum which is by Aveda.  I love this serum.  I have used a number of low-cost products on the market such as Neutrogena and Clean & Clear.  However although Clinique is initially more costly, it last much longer and therefore turns out to be cheaper in the long run.

All of my makeup is MAC with the exception of the face powder which is Clinique and the eyeliners which are Bonne Bell.  I use the Bonne Bell eyeliners because they are silky and soft, there are numerous colours and did I mention they are cheap.  My addiction to MAC started with one compact, the Studio Fix.  From there I added a lipstick, then the chestnut lip liner and another lipstick.  My list continued to grow from there.  Now I am almost all MAC.  MAC is also a bit pricey but the quality is great.

It is sad and disappointing that Rihanna does not have the complete support of her fellow bajans.  The majority however back her completely.  The others are like the smoking gun after the bullet has left the chamber, letting off steam.  Soar Rihanna!  Be the best that you can be and live your dreams to the fullest, we here in Barbados love you.  Remember Jesus was not loved by everyone either but he continued to persevere.

You are beautiful and very stylish.  At such a young age you are a role model for many.  So live your live knowing that many young impressionable minds are watching you closely, looking up to you and aspiring to be just like you.

Yesterday, I joined a live chat with Eve and JJ on the MAC cosmetics site with fellow bloggers such as MakeupBag and The Makeup Girl.  The session was very insightful.  JJ’s mantra was ALL SKIN TONES CAN USE COLOUR however it is not necessary to apply colour from your lid to your brow.  A little on the lid is sufficient.  So black girls don’t be afraid.  Her suggestion was to use the paints first and then apply the shadow on top.  For the girls with the lighter skin tones she suggested using only a little of the colour on your lid.  But importantly as Eve said YOU NEED TO FIND THE RIGHT SHADE FOR YOUR SKIN TONE.

I have decided that on my next trip abroad I will buy some colours from the C shock line and try them out.   I will take pictures so I can get your feedback.  Bear in mind that I am fairly new to this bright colours, or even colours other than brown, on my face so don’t be to cruel when I show you my results.

Christine from 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic issued a challenge.  How many beauty products does one use on a daily basis?  I made a list and counted 23 products.  Compared to Christine’s 35 and Little Sunshine’s 30, I felt as though I was missing out on something. 

But the truth is I keep my routine pretty simple as I take ages to get ready anyway.  I am black and because of the difference in hair texture and quality it is damaging for me to wash my hair more than once a week.  While Caucasian’s hair gets greasy quickly, coloured folks have to add moisture to their hair especially if it has been chemically striaghtened like mine.  Therefore shampoo and conditioner are missing from my list.  Also missing is concealer.   I am from Barbados where the climate is tropical year round, I therefore try to minimize the amount of products I put on my face during the day.

Here is my list: 

1. Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture

2. Dove Beauty Bar White

3. Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste

4. Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin 

5. Clinique Facial Soap

6. Listerine

7. Clinique Clarifying Lotion

8. Aveda Tourmoline Charged Radiance Fluid

9. Clinique Super Defense Triple Action Moisturizer

10. Dove Invisible Solid Deodarant

11. Prescription Body Cream

12. Clinique Blended Face Powder

13-14. Mac Eye Shadow (2)

15. Max Brow Shader

16. Bonne Bell Eyeliner in Soft Black

17. Maxfactor Master Piece Max Mascara

18. Blistex Lip Balm

19. Bonne Bell Eyeliner in Expresso as Lip Liner

20. Mac Lipstick

21. Mac Powder Blush

22. Motions Hair Sheen

23. Perry Ellis F 

Hello all, I am a first time blogger so please bear with me.  I got the idea for this site from sites like The Makeup Bag and The Makeup Girl.  I love makeup and beauty products and as there is very little information online about products for black people, I have chosen to join The Makeup Girl and speak out on products for coloured people.  I hope you enjoy my site!!