Self Sufficient Living

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:48:43 GMT

JennyC:
The stuff lasted forever; I've long suspected that's part of why the companies quit making it.

I have noticed that if something works very well and lasts, it has to be changed.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Joyous — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:43:34 GMT

For a super longevity, I wonder if you could mix something else with the eyeshadow, like a dab of petroleum jelly?

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:52:59 GMT

JennyC:
I'd wet the tip of the brush and rub the drop of water over the eyeshadow

Thank you. I wet the applicator and rub some powdered eyeshadow onto it to use for liner but it never occured to me to try it for the eyeshadow itself.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:15:12 GMT

JennyC:
Brandy, if you also apply your eyeshadow with a little water, not only do you use less, but it lasts for hours and hours

Are you actually mixing a little water with it? I use a creme one I love but it costs more than powder. I wonder if wetting powedered would be as satisfactory for me.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Joyous — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:14:48 GMT

Edey:
I use my own flannel feminine pads

I bought a menustral cup several months ago and have been really happy with it. In fact, I've become a bit of fanatic against disposable pads and tampons, and am delighted to hear about other women trying feminine care alternatives that are simultaneously more frugal and more green.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:02:43 GMT

I think we covered them in this post. But I have quite forgotten. I'll tack that to the list of info to compile for you. When I have time to sit and sift through sites, I'll send the good soap stuff and home mixed facials to you.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Cinnamonhuskies — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:35:02 GMT

at home facials? what do they consist of? (or is it previously mentioned in this thread that I haven't completely read lol)

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:29:20 GMT

Cinnamonhuskies:
still have breakouts, mostly hormonal

I do as well. Washing my face with Dove or the home poured goat's milk and oatmeal soap works well as long as I use a washcloth for scrubbing. When I do break out, I dab a little Dr. Tichenor's on it. I also use facials regularly to help cut oil and blackhead build up.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Cinnamonhuskies — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:40:39 GMT

Brandy,

Have any frugal ideas for adult acne? I am over 40 now and still have breakouts, mostly hormonal. the only thing I've found that works very well is Proactiv, which is expensive, but like I said it works.

I wouldn't dare wear moisturizer, I'd be afraid of making breakouts worse.

Good grief I'm too old for that stuff....so I thought.

For makeup I keep one eyeliner, 1 blush, 1 either foundation or compact, 1 lip gloss. I wear it only if I'm going out.

I remember my mom ALWAYS " putting her face on" every morning before anyone could see her. weird.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

MarthaMFI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:18:42 GMT

I only use one lotion for my whole body plus face. don't get that fancy :) must work no wrinkles yet...of course a bit of fat under the skin keeps things smoother!

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:16:21 GMT

kabin:
My grandma used to use lipstick as a rouge.

I wonder how many actually do that,

I discovered that eye shadow makes fantastic eyeliner. I wet the eyeshadow applicator, rub some eyeshadow on and then apply. It works great and I can blend in the colors without having to own an assortment of eye pencils.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

kabin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:01:29 GMT

I go au natural. ie: just don't like makeup much, but when I do use a moisturizer and I don't have any for the face, I will take a bit of hand or body lotion, just a pinch, and mix it with water. Then apply to the skin. It works pretty well.

My grandma used to use lipstick as a rouge. She never used anything except lipstick. I suppose that's a carry over from the depression era, or just because I only knew her after my grandpa died and she had to live on social security. Either way, it seems that all she needed was a bit of color. I always thought it was simple, but she looked good.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:46:33 GMT

Good tip, thanks.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Lily — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:01:38 GMT

For years I've used lip balm (like Chapstick) as an under eye cream. It has SPF, works great as a moisturizer and as a bonus--makes it easy to wipe off any smudges from eyeliner or mascara.

Re: Brandy's Secrets to Beauty, a Collection for the Frugal and Feminine Woman

Brandy — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:46:06 GMT

I use a baking soda paste for my teeth and another for my hair. I do alternate these with commercial products for the overall best price and cleaning.