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  • #41
    On the make-up topic: I wear it for ME - even if I'm home alone.
    Exactly! I would feel sorry for anyone who felt they were being scrutinized and felt they had to wear make-up. I couldn't care less about what other people think. I left that in middle school. I enjoy all aspects of make-up. The excitement of getting a new product, the smell of it, trying it out, etc is what I like. As I confessed, I am a product junkie. The whole ritual of being a girly-girl is one I wholeheartedly embrace and it doesn't have a thing to do with what anyone else thinks. It's fun, period.

    I'll have to try out the Dior mascara. I have read good reviews about it.

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    • #42
      I'm morally opposed to people expecting me to adhere to their moral beliefs!

      I use the L'Oreal Voluminous, too - love love love it. Use the waterproof when expecting rain, tears or showing - works like a charm.

      Oldenmare - who wears makeup/mascara whenever / whyever she darn well feels like it!!!
      Originally posted by SmartAlex

      Give it up. Many of us CoTHers are trapped at a computer all day with no way out, and we hunt in packs. So far it as all been in good fun. You should be thankful for that.

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      • #43
        o.m.g. What bizarre reactions. I haven't been in public and yes, even including stables without makeup for the past 15 years. I must have no morals. You know what? I do it for ME. My husband loves how I look regardless, I don't think I look like a dog without it, but I feel much more polished, put together, and happy when I feel I've done everything to look my best. With my uneven skin tone, blotchiness, and redness, that involves foundation, powder, and blush. Taking FIVE minutes out of my day to make myself feel good is worth it to me. Heaven forbid I ever paint my nails too!!! I'm ashamed to even admit it but sometimes... brace yourself... I even have a smoking hot PEDICURE under my boots!! I won't dare admit that I even wear disgustingly girly underwear under my breeches sometimes too. I just shouldn't even show my painted, feminine, girly face in the barn.

        To the OP, I use MAC splashproof. I use MAC everything!

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        • #44
          Originally posted by Lori B View Post
          Even if I weren't morally opposed to makeup w/ riding sports, I don't understand, short of putting shellac over it, how one wears (largely water soluble) makeup while doing something that seems likely to cause sweating, while wearing white shirts, handling white saddle pads, etc.
          Have you ever cleaned your face after a day at the yard and seen what MUCK comes off? I ALWAYS wear sunblock and foundation, (plus mascara!), even if only to protect my skin. Yes, some people at the yard make comments, but then I look 10 years younger than I am and they look 10 years older than they are.

          In addition, why do you care if other people wear makeup? Their choice, surely, even if they do look like drag queens.

          Edited to add:

          Maybeline, the pink one with the green top.
          Last edited by lila; Jul. 7, 2009, 05:29 AM. Reason: Incomplete

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          • #45
            I don't typically wear makeup in the barn (mostly I'm too lazy), but when I go out I use MAC everything too. I've sweated in it and never had a raccoon face from the mascara ever. MAC is wonderful stuff!!
            Stacy Lynne Photography

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            • #46
              Diorshow, or Dior Iconic. Both are fantastic, waterproof, and long-lasting. I can't tell you how many compliments I've gotten since wearing the stuff -- just amazing.

              And I always wear makeup...I used to have bad acne and though I don't anymore, I like looking polished.

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                #47
                Humm - wow! I did not expect to come back and find so many responses to my question. Even more surprized at the few hateful ASSuming remarks that since I am asking about mascara, I must doll up to the drag queen status.

                For those of you who just gave me an honest answer..my heartfelt thanks to you. I will again try one of those brands ...and will even try the waterproof kind again.

                For the few who felt the need to be insulting and hateful...I usually find that people who could care less about their facial appearance..could also care less about the rest of their physical appearance as well....

                Now - someone ....please pass the butter for my popcorn!
                Julie
                www.equusvilla.blogspot.com
                www.ridingaside.blogspot.com
                www.miniaturecheviot.blogspot.com

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                • #48
                  Originally posted by equusvilla View Post
                  I know this sounds silly - but I am one of those people who has invisible eyelashes and even when I don't wear makeup - I will almost always slap on some mascara.

                  Women wear makeup when riding/competing?

                  I just wear lots of deodorant and make sure my underwear and socks don't have holes in them.


                  Hmmm - never thought that not wearing makeup meant you didn't care about your physical appearance or facial care. What a very shallow, superficial thought.

                  The way I look at it if you don't wear makeup you just don't wear makeup. Whether by preference, allergies or religious edict. Really doesn't matter and it's really no one's business - and it's most certainly not evidence that the person neglects their physical appearance. If you wear it - it's also not only none of my business, I'm not going to think you're taking better care of your appearance or skin than I am.

                  By the way - I wear Mary Kay. I have to - my aunt is a Mary Kay lady therefore I am a Mary Kay customer. Before her plunge into the world of Pink Cadillacs - Lancome or Clinique.

                  I also don't wear jewelry when I ride - not even my wedding band. Does that mean I don't care to display signs of personal wealth or does it mean I don't want to lose a finger or earlobe if I get hung up on something?

                  (I just don't want to get hung up on anything or lose a nice piece of jewelry)
                  Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
                  Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
                  -Rudyard Kipling

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                  • #49
                    Another vote for L'Oreal Voluminous. I wear it to work (office), to the barn and when I show, shameless hussy that I am. It's inexpensive and it never runs or smudges.

                    ETA -- how you put on mascara can make a difference. A makeup artist at a photo shoot told me the best way to keep it from smudging is to dust your eyelashes lightly with facial powder, then put on a light coat of mascara. Wait for that to dry, then put on another coat.
                    __________________________
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                    the best day in ten years,
                    you are SORELY MISTAKEN, MY LITTLE ANCHOVY."

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                    • #50
                      Originally posted by equusvilla View Post
                      I usually find that people who could care less about their facial appearance..could also care less about the rest of their physical appearance as well....
                      Thanks for insulting those of us who don't wear makeup AND tried to give you honest, helpful answers.

                      I don't even know what you're trying to imply there (no makeup = fat? unshaven? ugly? what?) but tongue-in-cheek or not, it was not appreciated.

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                        #51
                        Originally posted by Cita View Post
                        Thanks for insulting those of us who don't wear makeup AND tried to give you honest, helpful answers.

                        I don't even know what you're trying to imply there (no makeup = fat? unshaven? ugly? what?) but tongue-in-cheek or not, it was not appreciated.
                        I apologize. That was not my intent. It was said off the cuff of a very few who insinuated that I dolled up like a drag queen just because I was asking about mascara.

                        Again as I posted "For those of you who just gave me an honest answer..my heartfelt thanks to you."
                        Julie
                        www.equusvilla.blogspot.com
                        www.ridingaside.blogspot.com
                        www.miniaturecheviot.blogspot.com

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                        • #52
                          I'm late to the fray here (think I'm glad about that), but I'll give a very high two-thumbs-up to the Blinc mascara. It's also marketed under the name Kiss Me. It makes tubes around your lashes and I never ever get smudges. They also make a lash primer that you use first and it helps it stick better. The Maybelline waterproof and the Diorshow were my two favs before, but I find this to be much, much longer lasting and less clumpy.

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                          • #53
                            Originally posted by lxt View Post
                            Try getting your eyelashes tinted? Last time I did this (for a vacation) it was about $12 and lasts 6 weeks at a time. Looks heaps more natural than mascara as well, as if you just happened to have the non-blonde variety of eyelash
                            Ooh, I do not recommend this at all!! If this is not done by a really, REALLY good qualified person, it can result in eye damage. Be very careful if you choose to go this route.

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                            • #54
                              GREAT mascara remover

                              Since we're discussing waterproof formulas for riding and how they are a pain to remove, I thought I'd add that The Body Shop has an AMAZING waterproof eye makeup remover. It is a chamomile based cream formula, and it is non-irritating and fabulous. A little goes a long way, and it lasts a long time.

                              I've tried the blue Sephora brand remover, and it didn't work too well. Just FYI.

                              And if only there were a smiley that batted its eyelashes - that would be amazing right now!

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                              • #55
                                Originally posted by dmalbone View Post
                                ...but I feel much more polished, put together, and happy when I feel I've done everything to look my best...taking FIVE minutes out of my day to make myself feel good is worth it to me. Heaven forbid I ever paint my nails too!!! I'm ashamed to even admit it but sometimes... brace yourself... I even have a smoking hot PEDICURE under my boots!! I won't dare admit that I even wear disgustingly girly underwear under my breeches sometimes too. I just shouldn't even show my painted, feminine, girly face in the barn.
                                I rock a 'smoking hot pedicure under my boots' too! Gorgeous color w/ designs, and I even wear big ass aviator sunglasses. Its fun. When things get serious, I couldn't care less about breaking nails, chipping paint, my make-up, tossing aside the cool shades, and getting down to business (be it mucking stalls, scrubbing stall mats, whatever!). But while I'm farting around, I enjoy looking 'good'. Good onya girl! I think it should be seen as a personal choice, not a political statement! I'm not a girly-girl per se, but definitely like showing a polished exterior (just as much as I like conducting myself in a polite, educated manner). I love seeing others who are put together; not excessively, not covered w/ accessories/make up, but simply put together, clean, polished. Looks professional.
                                If I get sick, take me to Dr. Cullen...

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                                • #56
                                  Timely thread...I'm actually wearing eye make up right now! Funny because I put on eyeliner and mascara maybe 3-4 time per year for the last 5-6 years or so. Well, mascara only more often than that, maybe 3-4 times per month. And I'm wearing eye makeup today because my husband showed a friend of mine a photo of me yesterday...it was a photo that was used on my business cards when I was a Realtor so I had on cosmetics and my hair down and done. (my normal look is no make up and baseball hat/ponytail) My friend didn't believe it was me, LOL! So this monring I thought since I had an errand to run I'd put on some make up. Of course I shmeared it all to hell because I forgot I had it on and rubbed my eyes. So now instead of "neatly polished" I did errands looking more like "Courtney Love."
                                  I have white-blonde eyelashes, very pale white skin and very dark blue eyes. So sometimes when hubby and I go out for a bite to eat I'll swipe on a little mascara so that my face doesn't look like plain oatmeal with 2 blueberries floating in it.
                                  I have the Maybelline mascara...pink wiith green top of course. Been wearing that for ages...since back when I used to wear make up all the time for work. I prefer the pink & green over the expensive department store types. They make a great waterproof too, stays put without flaking on me, but comes off easily with a quick wipe of baby oil.
                                  In the last 5 years, this is the most make up I've worn:

                                  That was my Pumpkin Head costume for taking the kids trick or treating...it was a joke on my daughter's childhood nickname: Pumpkin Head Pencil Neck.
                                  You jump in the saddle,
                                  Hold onto the bridle!
                                  Jump in the line!
                                  ...Belefonte

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                                  • #57
                                    LOL here too. Personal choice thing here, ladies - won't hurt anyone else whether she "does" or "doesn't" so who cares!

                                    I'm actually impressed when I see riders who have not only put in a great trip, but also come back looking lovely and well put together.

                                    I've gone both ways though - if I'm having a rough go, I'm the renegade tomboy rider with smudges on my breeches, slobber on my arms & hair escaping my helmet all over the place.

                                    On the days when everything is running like clockwork, I not only manage to get myself on the horse without smudge & slobber, I have hair in a hairnet & (drumroll) a bit of MAKEUP on. Those are the days I feel most calm and in control, and suprise suprise, have the best goes. It's just about having that bit of polish, you know? And yep, it's for ME! Same reason I deck my horse out in glorious purples you know? For me! And for lovely blinged out photos! ))

                                    No hints on best mascaras, I'm taking notes myself lol. But I didn't know about that tinting lashes idea, I like the sound of that, must look into!

                                    Anyway, I don't have scientific proof yet, but I'm pretty darn sure that me wearing mascara and tacking up with plenty of purple makes my horse jump better. I'll let you know if I get any studies done next season...

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                                      #58
                                      Originally posted by jackalini View Post
                                      Since we're discussing waterproof formulas for riding and how they are a pain to remove, I thought I'd add that The Body Shop has an AMAZING waterproof eye makeup remover. It is a chamomile based cream formula, and it is non-irritating and fabulous. A little goes a long way, and it lasts a long time.

                                      I've tried the blue Sephora brand remover, and it didn't work too well. Just FYI.

                                      And if only there were a smiley that batted its eyelashes - that would be amazing right now!
                                      Thank you for adding this! This is the exact reason I had previously shied away from using waterproof mascara...I hated stinging my eyes at night when I was trying to wash it off!

                                      ..and to the poster who said that the Stiletto mascara was bad...I agree and ironically, that is the last one I tried and the whole reason I posted this!
                                      Julie
                                      www.equusvilla.blogspot.com
                                      www.ridingaside.blogspot.com
                                      www.miniaturecheviot.blogspot.com

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                                      • #59
                                        Arcadien

                                        As a redhead with ultra-blond lashes (and eyebrows, sadly) - I have tried the lash tinting and found it to be a complete waste of time and money.

                                        FWIW - and I used a highly trained/recommended professional (yes, I checked her and the salon out prior to visiting - have also heard the horrors about what can go wrong).

                                        Should have saved that money for another tube of mascara!

                                        OM
                                        Originally posted by SmartAlex

                                        Give it up. Many of us CoTHers are trapped at a computer all day with no way out, and we hunt in packs. So far it as all been in good fun. You should be thankful for that.

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                                        • #60
                                          Darn! I guess it sounded too good to be true...

                                          Ah well, when I have the time I can "grow" myself some normal, natural looking eyebrows & lashes - with pencils & mascara, lol

                                          Originally posted by oldenmare View Post
                                          Arcadien

                                          As a redhead with ultra-blond lashes (and eyebrows, sadly) - I have tried the lash tinting and found it to be a complete waste of time and money.

                                          OM

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