Okay, this is what I wear.

-foundation(just enough to even out my skin tone.)
-translucent powder(to set the foundation)
-a little bit of Physicians formula bronzer for that sun kissed glow
-one coat of mascara(top lashes only)
-black eyeliner(ONLY on bottom. and i don't put it on heavy)
-and lavender eyeshadow to make my brown eyes pop. (I use it lightly and blend it in really well.)

The reason I am asking this is because I don't want people to look at me and say wow she really cakes on the makeup.

I dont want to look like a clown.

Do you think this is too much or should I tone it down?

I used to wear light brown eyeliner but i really hated it and the black eyeliner seems to make my eyes pop.

THANK YOU!!!

P.S>>I have a medium skin tone, brown eyes, and light brown hair. I am sorry I cannot upload a photo of myself for personal reasons.

Hi Winnie6,

That does not sounds like a lot of makeup to me. It sounds like you are using a light hand, and blending, that will make all the difference in the world! There are two reasons people look like they are wearing a lot of makeup, the first is the pack it on like it is going out of style. This is especially true for eye makeup. The second reason is their foundation is the wrong shade, so it looks like they have a ton of makeup on because their foundation is too dark or too light for their face, giving a mask look. Not good!

If you like the way your makeup looks, then go for it! A quick test you can do is to look in a mirror in day light to see if your makeup looks good in broad daylight. If it looks natural and soft, and I imagine yours does, then keep it up.

Most people who wear too much makeup are not even concerned about it so I bet you look natural and fresh.

Critty :-)

THANKS CRITTY!

I just joined your forum the other day and I find it extremely helpful. I really like it here and I will be staying for a long time. and try to spread the word to make it grow!!

winnie6

Thanks Winnie6,

I am so glad you are here! Thanks for spreading the word and have a great time!

Critty :-)

Hi, Winnie6, your makeup sounds perfect to me. Bet you look lovely.

hiya peeps
i'm lumpkin aka lucy i'm not a crazy advertiser but ireally think you should consider being an Avon representative. reasons?/?
read on!!!
Avon is known world wide & are very affordable & do some really great deals not mentioning the quality of the make-up!!!
I am english & i think you are all probably american !!!
But my mum does Avon & went from being a rep to a sales leader!!!
Being a rep is great fun all you do is put some catalogues through some doors (keeping track of wich houses are being done!!) collect place orders through on the site then aprox 2 weeks later the make-up will arive you packege it all correctly. You can buy samples from your hello tomorrow magazine & give them out to good customers to encorage them to buy the product!!!
Avon is soooooo cool its like christmas every 2weeks when it comes!!!!
If yo do live in england & wanna try out being a rep contact my mum :
mobile:07787813123
home: 01604 470297
e-mail: mary.adams1965@ntlworld.com
Her name is Mary Adams is very kind & will do anything to get some more reps!!!!
You will get aprox 20-25% of earnedmoney from your customers
please post me back a message & i could ask her myself or you could just phone her!!!
I'm sure she will love to hear from you!!!!
thanks
x
xx
lucy xxx

Hi Lumpkin / Lucy,
Welcome to Pretty by Critty! It's great your mom has a successful career with Avon and has received promotions. I am not sure you want to post her cell and home number on a public forum, anyone can access this information, they do not have to be a member of Pretty by Critty to see it. We don't want that info to get into the wrong hands! Also, just a gentle reminder that this post does not comply with #3 of our Terms of Service http://www.prettybycritty.com/site/terms. But we do welcome your opinions, why don't you post some of your favorite and least favorite Avon products in the Product Review Section http://www.prettybycritty.com/products? Instructions for doing so are right here: http://www.prettybycritty.com/topics/47.
Critty :)

hiya critty its lucy's mum here thank you she shouldnt have posted that she is very naughty thank you very much though is there any wat you could delete her message & sorry but here we call it mum yes we are english!!!

Hi Mary,
I will figure out how to delete her post .. no worries :) I just don't want you home and cell numbers out there where anyone can see them. I am glad she is excited and supportive of you, that's a great thing to have in a teenaged girl.
Critty :)

thanks critty when YOU replied my message i felt honoured cos like its YOUR website felt like i was speaking to a celebrity!!!!

i'm also 17 and.. okay, I'm guilty, i use looooots of make-up products everyday too.. but that's because I love playing with make-up and try all sorts of new techniques, but I think I could easily cast aside some of the items I use in my daily routine..
I do use foundation, sometimes concealer, loose powder everytime, bronzer, sometimes cream blush on the apples of my cheeks, sometimes both bronzer and cream blush, various shades of eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, illuminator, gloss.. and I see a lot of my friends who really don't wear that much makeup! But I think the secret is to choose colours that work for your complexion, textures that flatter your skin, use a really light quantity of make-up.. and make sure to blend everything together well!
I'm in the process of going as much as I can back to basics now.. :)

You are so right Lolita ... if you choose colors that work for you (esp foundation) then the actual amount of makeup doesn't matter :)