What's in my Makeup Bag?

Here's an A-to-ZY guide to the makeup I currently own. Note that I probably have between 5-10 various lipsticks not pictured. These have been misplaced in purses, coat and jacket pockets and weren't available for the photo. I can imagine that there will be a Miss Tified post in the near future entitled "Help Me Figure Out How Not to Lose My Lipsticks!"

My collection of makeup is pretty sparse and I probably only religiously use a handful of items (C, I, N, T, Z). However to better understand the mess that is me, it's probably good to see my hodge podge of make-up. Hopefully there will be an updated Makeup Bag post that shows a more cohesive grouping.

For comparison, I'd love to see shots of other make-up bags.

And now, an inventory:

A Bronzer, Expired - now in trash
B Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-colored Corrector Peach-To-Glow
C L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Makeup (Classic Ivory)
D Aveda Tourmaline Charged Eye Cream
E Shiseido Future Solution Eye and Lip Contour Cream [1]
F Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
G Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter
H L'Oreal Colour Juice Lip Gloss (Pink Grapefruit)
I MAC Lipstick (Mocha #A76)
J Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer (Cocoa)
K Revlon LipGlide Color Gloss (Glazed Almond #150)
L Revlon Timeliner for Lips (Blackberry)
M MAC Lip Pencil (Whirl & Spice)
N Sephora Blockbuster Palette
O Sephora Colorful Mono (#06)
P Stila Eyeshadow (Ebony)
Q L'Oreal HIP High Intensity Pigment (Restless #918)
R L'Oreal HIP high Intensity Pigment (Mesmerizing #338)
S Cover Girl Shadow Squease (latte chocolate #430)
T Almay One Coat Nourishing Mascara Triple Effect Waterproof (Black #02)
U Revlon Lash Fantasy Waterproof (Blackest Black)
V Almay Eyeliner (Black)
W Coverstay Liquid Liner (Icy Black #01)
X Guerlain Meteorites (Beige Chic #03, Fresh Pink #02, Mythic #01)
Y Neutrogena Skin Clearing Oil Free Concealer (correcting green #06)

[1] Just for the record. I did not purchase this $225 product. I received it as a gift from a conference I attended (Shiseido was a sponsor). And for the double record, now that I know that this thing costs so much money, I'm actually going to use the stuff!

Comments

[Carla]

I love posts like this. :) I did a post like this once for another blog, you can see it here:
http://lipstickpowdernpaint.blogspot.com/2006/10/whats-in-her-makeup-bag-day-7.html

I also posted video clips of my makeup cart. It's out of date though. That's posted here:
http://www.product-girl.com/2006/06/my_stash_is_revealed.php

[Nikki]

I also have tons of make-up but I really only use my L'Oreal Super-blendable make-up and matching powder. I think its the best make-up out there for the price I use a light lip color and sometimes I just use chapstick! When I go out I throw on some Revlon Creme Shadow. I love the new site Mena, its great! Maybe later I will post a picture of my make-up on my Vox blog... great idea!

[Mena]

Carla: I salute you. *That's* a makeup collection.

[Min Jung]

Nice.

I've recently gone through a makeup audit as well and I typically do this about every 6 months -- making sure to toss expired products that could couse eye ouchies and what not.

I also wash my brushes with baby shampoo about that time.

Ooh!
Gotta introduce you to latest favoritist line of cosmetic goodies!
Missha (yes - it's korean) but their make-up fitter is absolutely - perfect. Light, easy, and really sets foundation perfectly. (Plus it's pretty inexpensive,yo)

When you start battling with liquid eyeliner, drop me a line. I'll ping you with the secret advice that sorority sisters give each other on that subject.

[denise]

Hhhhmmm.... My makeup bag looks like it needs updating, but here it is none the less. ;)

http://www.shatteredsun.net/2006/12/31/maybe-i-should-update-the-makeup-i-own/

By the way, love the sentiment of this blog! I have no clue what 85% of the products out are used for nor how to make my makeup look amazing like some people. So, I feel your pain, good luck! :)

[Larry]

Wow! This is a wonderful makeup collection. Need to be lucky to have all A-Z stuffs in your handbag!

[Cyn]

Big kudos to you Mena, on your efforts. I'm sure soon you'll be far more informed than most of us.

Just read an interesting/informative article--"The Cosmetics Restriction Diet" in the online New York Times.
It begins like this: Forget $200 beauty creams and medicine cabinets full of products. The best regimen for your face involves three simple steps and nothing more expensive than $30.
Here's the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/04/fashion/04skin.html?th&emc=th
though I notice it's the "most emailed" article at the NYTimes right now so you may have seen it.

Again, great job here!

--Cyn

[Gwen]

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