SN products I cannot live without

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bellatete
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SN products I cannot live without

Post by bellatete » Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:10 am

apricot cleansing oil
- because it's perfect in removing makeup (incl. eye makeup) and as a general face cleanser
-it's natural and gentle
- i use this in combination with my microfibre face cloths and my skin has improved significantly
- haven't found anything comparable in austrian drugstores

aha toner
- gently removes dry, flaky skin (especially good in winter time!!)
- makes my skin glow

oatmeal serum
- when nothing else works anymore, this will calm my skin and cure just about any condition (from dry skin to red inflamed spots) like no other serum/moisturizer i could get in austria
- this used to be my everyday moisturizer, but since it is not very economical to ship liquids from the US to austria i am now only getting it for emergencies and use other products when my skin is doing fine

sheer zinc powder
- i use this in my foundation mix to replace some of the ivory powder
- i also use this to sheer out any of my edm foundation samples (approx. 1:1) --> that way i can even use up colours that are not perfect for my skin tone
- makes my skin a little less oily and therefore keeps my face looking fresh for longer
- provides quite good UV protection (i know, i know, SN cannot officially say so, but i tried it out during my last holiday... my zinc powder/foundation mix was the only sunscreen on my face, and i didn't burn at all!!)

soft and peachy keen kisser slickers
- my 2 go-to lip balms with colour
- they always brighten my face, like no other colour
- they are moisturizing, and i can apply them easily without a mirror

film noir cream liner
- nicely pigmented, natural cream liner
- quick and easy application
- lasts all day if i set it with black eyeshadow
- very economical, the little pod will probably last me forever

so, that's what comes to my mind without much thinking, i might expand my list later ;)

now i would be really interested in all your SN staples!!
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Re: SN products I cannot live without

Post by cristy_amk » Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:46 am

Vitamin C Serum. My skin clarity has improved a lot using this.

Prowl Eyeshadow. Beautiful crease color. Makes my Hazel eyes look greener.

Cultured VLG. Finally a lippie that works for me. It's very closed to MLBB.
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Re: SN products I cannot live without

Post by happyhiker » Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:06 am

My SN Skincare:
Pore Refining Toner - it smells so good and my skin feels so fresh afterwards - I feel like it helps get my skin ready for my serum and moisturizer.
Super Serum - My skin looks great and it keeps any breakouts at bay.
Oatmeal Serum - My skin can be quite sensitive at times, so those days it is feeling irritated, I will use the oatmeal serum instead of super serum.
Firming/Intensive Moisturizer (depending on what time of year it is) - It feels the best on my skin and keeps redness away.

**I will say that there have been times I've 'strayed' to use other skin care products and I always end up regretting it as it inevitably makes my skin more irritated. Nothing works to keep my skin happy like SN products so I use SN exclusively.

For others, I like the zinc powder, not only for extra sun protection (my skin hates liquid sunscreens) but it also is calming on my skin.
I absolutely love Mojave eyeshadow and all of my lip balms.

Really, I can do with just one or two eyeshadows, but I cannot do without my skin care or my foundation/face products (zinc, ultimate luxury powder, etc). They provide the foundation that makes my skin look good, but even more importantly, feel good!
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Re: SN products I cannot live without

Post by rymorg2 » Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:38 pm

Skincare....hemp moisturizer, green tea aloe serum. I've recently realized how much I need these in my repertoire again and I won't be without them again. I just ordered more. Already have bha toner and microderm cream...those are also here to stay.

My foundation mix and blur powder.

All my lippies too. My faves are xxx, centerfold, and hey baby.

Oh and my eyeshadows too.
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Re: SN products I cannot live without

Post by MBlovesSN » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:50 am

Skincare wise, I can't live without:

- Oatmeal and Botanical Hydration serums
- Jojoba moisturizer
- BHA toner
- Eyelash serum

Without all of the products above, my skin would be more dehydrated yet oily, more red, and my pores would be larger. Plus, my eyelashes would be shorter and more prone to falling out.

Makeup wise, I can't stand the though of being without:

- Ginny lip gloss - the perfect reddish-brown coral with sparkles
- Equalizer - this really helps with the redness in my skin
- Mojave eye shadow - the best neutral to warm tan-pink
- Maybe Baby blush - the complimentary blush shade for the oh-so-perfect Ginny lipgloss
- Petal blush - a nice warm pink flush of color

I really love Prelude lippie too but unfortunately that one has been discontinued.
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Blush: Abstract, Maybe Baby, and Poppy
Eyeshadows: Blanket Fort, Cult, Danny, Latte, and Moss
Lipsticks: All In, Asset, Eternal, Notion, and Syntax
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Re: SN products I cannot live without

Post by shiny » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:32 pm

Black Label Smooth and Full. I have one in the makeup box in the bathroom, one in my purse, on in my nightstand, one in my desk drawer...
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