HOh, how I wish that I had friends who love makeup as much as I do!
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As far as favorite brands go, I have so many, with pros and cons to each brand.
Concealer: Coastal Scents palette for heavy duty, esp for clients since you can mix shades. My HG undereye concealer is Almay smart shade. It's also great for redness on the face or nose.
Foundations: I have tried a million, and the winners are: Revlon Colorstay, Clinique Superfit, BE for mineral foundation, but I have not tried many other high end minerals except UD, which was so-so.
Blush: Tarte, Smashbox, MAC
Contour: BE Faux Tan is the most natural contour that I have ever used. I also like Benefit Hoola on medium to tan skintones.
Highlight: BE Pure Radiance, HG is Benefit Coralista- it works for so many skintones!
Lips: MAC, hands down. NYX is a close second.
Now, let me just say, I am an eye makeup JUNKIE before I delve into this....
Liner: Revlon Colorstay, Urban Decay, Benefit Badgal waterproof, MAC matte black pigment used wet for upper lash line.
Eyeshadow: MAC, Urban Decay, Smashbox, Too Faced, Benefit.
Mascara: HG is Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! The best I have ever used, and I have tried ALOT.
Finishing powder: MUFE, BE Mineral Veil.