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

Are you a mortuary makeup artist or know someone that is? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Oct 23, 2009 - 5 answers

I was diagnosed today with a fever blister on my left eyeball. Do I need to get rid of my eye makeup? [more inside]
posted by pyjammy on Sep 28, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me look like a drag queen from outer space! I'm going as Lady Gaga for Halloween and need hair, makeup, and costume ideas. [more inside]
posted by a.steele on Sep 26, 2009 - 10 answers

What kind of foundation should I use for my greasy forehead that doesn't = breakouts? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Sep 21, 2009 - 17 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 identify/find this mysterious liquid eyeshadow! [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Jun 26, 2009 - 6 answers

What makeup primer is good for oily/acne-prone skin? [more inside]
posted by 1Ariel1 on Jun 3, 2009 - 21 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

How do I cover up my undereye circles without the concealer sinking into the skin creases and looking terrible? [more inside]
posted by pluckemin on Mar 15, 2009 - 22 answers

How can I camouflage hooded eyes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 12, 2009 - 8 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

Ladies – Which Sephora products are really worth it? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Sep 11, 2008 - 47 answers

I'm flying next month and want to look amazing when I get off the plane. [more inside]
posted by hollygoheavy on Jul 22, 2008 - 18 answers

Why is blue eyeshadow so common? [more inside]
posted by FuManchu on Jul 17, 2008 - 17 answers

DatingFilter: Love making out with her, hate wearing her makeup afterwards. For the love of God, please help me. [more inside]
posted by littlelebowskiurbanachiever on Jun 12, 2008 - 16 answers

PerformanceArtMakeupFilter: Asking for a friend who needs advice on full body cosmetics over extensive tattoos. [more inside]
posted by elendil71 on May 29, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I age someone for a film? Looking for something relatively cheap/easy. We don't have any proper makeup experience. [more inside]
posted by es_de_bah on Apr 22, 2008 - 11 answers

How much does a Clinique counter manager earn in a department store? [more inside]
posted by tosteka on Mar 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Foundationfilter: Ladies, have any of you had success clearing your skin for good by foregoing foundation of any type? [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Mar 17, 2008 - 23 answers

Image Management: 21 year old female wants to be able to ease into the girly arts without killing her bank account, with near zero starting knowledge. (May be long, this is several questions around one theme) [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Jan 22, 2008 - 45 answers

Satisfying my inner fashion maven: Is it possible to experiment with style & fashion without getting caught up with its superficiality? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 5, 2008 - 50 answers

I get really depressed imagining the rest of my life being spent wearing jeans/shirts and my hair pulled back in a ponytail, so I need your help [more inside]
posted by icarus on Oct 17, 2007 - 27 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

In a few weeks we're traveling to Czech to visit my in-laws. I've lost 30lbs since the last visit and I think I'm looking pretty good, but I need help with my make-up. The challenge? I have Graves disease and "the eyes". [more inside]
posted by czechmate on Oct 11, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm looking for advice, instructions, and products to achieve a 60's hair and makeup look. And by adopt, I mean look like this every day. [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone on Oct 8, 2007 - 21 answers

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

I need a new mascara! Or say...any mascara...for my brand-new "adult" life... [more inside]
posted by sarahkeebs on Sep 19, 2007 - 37 answers

What's your favorite monster make-up/non-CGI creature design? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Aug 8, 2007 - 33 answers

What are the best lip "plumpers"? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Aug 3, 2007 - 15 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

Cat scratch~! My beloved high stung siamese got startled about two weeks ago and ran up my face. Luckily I'm not blind, though he got within an eyelash (seriously) of hitting my eyeball. I have a lumpy bit of scar in the circle under my eye and red thin lines from the top of my nose to my chin. I am allergic to mederma. What can I do to get rid of the scar (even medical procedure info welcomed) AND hide it in the meantime. [more inside]
posted by pywacket on Jul 20, 2007 - 10 answers

What tricks can I do with makeup that will make my eyes appear larger? [more inside]
posted by Ugh on Jul 20, 2007 - 21 answers

MeFi Ladies, a question for ye: What thinkest thou of false eyelashes? [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jun 17, 2007 - 24 answers

Help me parlay my love of gore into a career. [more inside]
posted by Evangeline on May 10, 2007 - 6 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

Help me look good for my University grad photos. My partner and I are getting our professional grad photos done next week and want tips on how to look our best. Specifically: to (fake) tan, or not; how much makeup; what colour makeup; what to do with my ugly short hair and; what to do with her dreadlocks. (Good luck with the dreadlocks!) [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman on Jan 30, 2007 - 14 answers

Is there a line of makeup with a wide range of undertones for a chocolate girl? [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Jan 3, 2007 - 12 answers

Is it okay to mix a dab of foundation with your sunscreen to make an ersatz "tinted moisturizer"? Or will it create a rip in the very fabric of space and time? [more inside]
posted by thehmsbeagle on Dec 15, 2006 - 9 answers

I have a job interview next week. I haven't worn makeup in 3+ years. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2006 - 39 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

What is the best lightbulb layout and type of bulb to illuminate a 3 x 3' vanity area within a larger room? Since the area will be used for applying makeup, lighting that accurately reflects skintone & colors is a must. The one problem: any fixtures must have a visible cord that plugs into an electrical outlet. [more inside]
posted by pricklypear on Aug 23, 2006 - 4 answers

What should I do to make swelling and bumps from an allergic reaction to makeup foundation go away? [more inside]
posted by kirstin on Aug 18, 2005 - 11 answers

Who makes the best foundation for Asian-American women with yellow skin undertones? [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Aug 14, 2005 - 16 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