Dry skin and Avocado oil: My wife has excellent results with with an Avocado oil based product designed to prevent dry and flaking skin on her face during winter. We bought a tiny bottle of it at the cosmetic department of a department store that cost 55 euros. After reading the ingredient list it seems a bit of a ripoff... [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Nov 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find LUSH's discontinued Sweet Japanese Girl? [more inside]
posted by runningwithscissors on Nov 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for information about MAC cosmetics in Singapore, both about where to find certain products, what's available there and what colours might suit me. [more inside]
posted by Jubey on Sep 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Why do some women paint the bottom of their eyes with black eyeliner? I'm not talking about Goth women. These are women who are otherwise conventionally dressed, coiffed, and made up. I understand other make-up, such as mascara, lipstick, foundation, and blush, but do people really find dark eye bottoms attractive? They make me think of raccoons.
posted by espertus on Jul 30, 2009 - 27 answers

Help me find websites that trade or sell gently used cosmetics. [more inside]
posted by scazza on Apr 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Recommendations for not-too-expensive foundation that won't turn orange on my very pale ivory skin? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Apr 19, 2009 - 29 answers

Where should I go in San Francisco to learn better techniques for make-up application? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Sep 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Does a foundation exist that won't cover up your natural coloring? [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess on Oct 11, 2007 - 20 answers

Where can I buy makeup online (Covergirl in particular)? [more inside]
posted by Zinger on Sep 24, 2007 - 4 answers

What kind of makeup is the safest, most natural, and least chemically toxic? [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Jul 24, 2007 - 13 answers

My wife has fairly severe contact dermatitis on her face. She has tried several different types of "hypoallergenic" brands of makeup, including Almay and Neutrogena, but they all give her hives. Are any made-up MeFites familiar with brands/lines that will not cause her allergies to flare up? [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Mar 23, 2007 - 32 answers

Which department store makeup counter will provide me with the best makeup tips and tools? I need some serious help, but I'm not trying to look like a clown. [more inside]
posted by sarahsynonymous on Sep 23, 2006 - 28 answers

Why shouldn't I spray pantyhose on my face? I bought these spray-on pantyhose and sprayed them on my legs. I liked it so much I tried it on my face. Looked great there too. Is there any reason I shouldn't be doing this? [more inside]
posted by duck on Jul 13, 2005 - 19 answers

Can anyone recommend a good foundation with SPF for oily skin? [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Jul 7, 2005 - 10 answers

I'm in my late 20's and have never really worn much in the way of makeup. I'm looking for instructions with pictures for various makeup techniques (especially for eyes). Free or cheap is best. [more inside]
posted by jheiz on Jun 21, 2005 - 15 answers

My grandmother wants me to find deals on high-end cosmetics for her. We've had luck on eBay before, but her latest particular request is coming up short for me. This question is two-part: 1) Where else can I look online/IRL for good prices on department store makeup? Google searches so far only point me to useless spam/ad sites or cheap chintzy makeup, and I can't think of anywhere to look IRL except outlet malls. 2) Cosmetics are hot business on eBay - I had no idea. How do you think these sellers get their stock? Are they employees with the privilege of ordering it wholesale through the store, perhaps? A lot of what's sold seems to be testers - is it possible to score some kind of deal at the counter for leftovers, if you're not an employee?
posted by Melinika on May 20, 2004 - 1 answer