wow shadow...its good to know you like the ethereal. I tried it but it looked too cakey and thick on myface and also it caused some bumps on my face..guess its too rich with the ingredients.
Originally Posted by sunny101 /img/forum/go_quote.gif After trying most of the brands that we discuss here on the forum, I'd have to say that I'm still in love with my Monave foundation.....not the concealer/foundation formula (haven't tried that formula yet); the funny thing is that I've been using Smashbox primer and also tried the Laura Geller 'spackle' and wasn't noticing any huge results with the using the primer as opposed to not using the primer.....last week I tried to start actually letting my moisturizer settle in before applying the primer, and then letting the primer set in before applying my mmu.....huge results!!! Yesterday I had a really long day, applied my mu in the morning and didn't get home until around 4am....checked the mirror and my mu still looked awesome, almost as good as when I first applied it.....but still awesome. so I'd have to say Monave is still awesome, although I've been tempted to try the Lauress 'ethereal' formula.....
Sunny
thats nice to hear ur rave abt Monave. I tried but it just dun seem to suit me..huh!!! maybe shld give some time. Just wanna ask how long do you give in btw ur moisty, primer and foundation? Its good to look great even after manyhours.
TIA
emma
hey emma,I used to put on all 3 in consecutive order...w/out actually letting anything settle, so I'd have my moisturizer/primer/foundation all finished in literally 2 or 3 minutes....but I recently discovered that if I try to patiently let my moisturizer dry before applying the primer, and letting the primer dry before applying my mmu it makes a huge huge difference....so now I apply my moisturizer, then dry my hair with the hairdryer (just a quick dry...not style) for a few minutes and apply my hair products.....after doing that about 5 minutes has passed, so I apply my primer; then I put my hair rollers in which takes about 10 minutes.....then start applying my foundation + mu.....the whole process has added about 15-20 minutes to my daily routine, but it's worth it.....my mu looks awesome all day/night long....it's usually pretty late when I get a chance to wash and do my nightly routine. hope that helps!!
Originally Posted by Shadomere /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just got a f/s of Lauress in Ethereal and I have to say, it has awesome staying power. I was pretty happy with the other formulas too as far as staying power but Ethereal really impressed me. I use the Jump Start primer and I don't need to touch it all day! great news, I'm gonna try the Ethereal now....both the 'subtle gold' and 'subtle yellow' were matches for me (strangely so....), anybody know if I should go with the same in the Ethereal formula? some companies have darker/lighter changes between formulas....so I've noticed.