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Survey Says... August 4th, 2010
- Best sunscreen?
- Best foundation for hot days?
- Best waterproof mascara?
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best sunscreen: neutrogena helioplex
foundation: don’t wear foundation bc my skin’s pretty chill on its own. i don’t even own one. haha.
best waterproof mascara: i really like the covergirl lashblast waterproof
* Best sunscreen? For the body, anything that’s aerosol. So light and easy. For the face, I don’t really know. I’d prefer it in my moisturizer or foundation
* Best foundation for hot days? NONE!
* Best waterproof mascara? Benefit BadGal Waterproof.
Best sunscreen? Avène
Best foundation for hot days? I skip foundation on very hot days!
Best waterproof mascara? Clinique
Best sunscreen? – Neutogena Water Light face sunscreen spf 60
Best foundation for hot days? Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation
Best waterproof mascara? I’ve yet to find a good one, au natural is best if I’m going to be swimming.
Best sunscreen?: Clinique’s Spf 50 face sunscreen
Best foundation for hot days? Revlon active colorstay
Best waterproof mascara? Covergirls lash blast? (I havent tried a lot of mascaras)
best sunscreen= aveeno sun protection b/c it is non-sticky and it smells very good.
best foundation for hot day= have not found one yet 🙁
best wp mascara= maybelline full n’ soft wp b/c it holds curl all day with no flakes and smears and really lengthen lashes.
Best sunscreen?
Clinique cityblock spf 40
Best foundation for hot days?
🙁
Best waterproof mascara?
Diorshow waterproof
Best Sunscreen=Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock
Best Foundation for Hot Days=None!
Best Waterproof Mascara=MUFE Aqua Smoky Lash
Best sunscreen? Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sun Block
Best foundation for hot days? Lancome Dual Finish Powder Foundation
Best waterproof mascara? Maybelline Full n Soft
Best sunscreen? neutrogena for body (non greasy stuff) , for face clinique
Best foundation for hot days? powder…? mufe mat velvet+
Best waterproof mascara? I have only tried Lancome Hypnose…it’s aight. When I first started wearing mascara I wore it b/c that’s what my mom wears but now I wear regular mascara even when it’s hot…lash blast is pretty smudgeproof.
best sunscreen: the one that leaves your face totally protected
foundation: i don’t wear foundation
waterproof mascara: mufe
I don’t usually use foundation in summer, but I do use tinted moisturizer with SPF. My favourites are Korres watermelon lightweight tinted moisturizer SPF 30 and Mac’s Studio Moisture Tint with SPF 15.
My favourite mascara is Kanebo Sensai 38C (volumising)
Best Sunscreen: for the body, Clinique SPF 50 Body Cream.
for the face, Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-free SPF 25
Best foundation for hot days: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer or MAKE UP FOREVER primer only in pink
Best Waterproof Mascara: Loreal Voluminous Waterproof formula
best sunscreen: josie maran (I have deep skintone and this is the best)
foundation: haven’t found one (that I can use without also using ud all nighter or model in a bottle)
best waterproof: don’t have one
Best sunscreen: Shisheido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Lotion SPF38
Best Foundation for hot days: Bobbi Brown Moisturing Compact for temps up to 95; after 95 degrees, it’s just sunscreen
Best waterproof mascara: I don’t use waterproof because it tugs at my lashes during removal.
Best sunscreen? Olay ProRx Spf 30
Best foundation for hot days? MAC Studio Fix Pwder or Cargo HD powder
Best waterproof mascara? Jane Max Lash
Best Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 55 or 70 (can’t even tell its on)
Best Summer Foundation: Guerlain Parure Extreme (just bought this and I’m in love despite the ticket price)
Best Waterproof Mascara: I’d rather go without and just curl my bare lashes. I can’t stand any waterproof mascaras to date.
I agree on Guerlain Parure Extreme! I wish I could buy the lightest shade (Asia exclusive?), otherwise I love everything about it. Once it sets, it feels like it won’t budge for anything. It has lasted for me through oily skin and sweat and sunshine and rain drops. It lasts ALL DAY with some blotting to take away the shine. It’s an HG product, for sure! 😀
* Best sunscreen? Neutrogena Age Shield Face Sunscreen in SPF 45
* Best foundation for hot days? Bare Escentuals Matte Foundation
* Best waterproof mascara? Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara
Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock
Foundation: Revlon Colorstay..if you are going for a full-coverage look if not, just some MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural dusted over Smashbox Photofinish Primer
Waterproof Mascara: Maybelline Colossal Lash Waterproof (Glam Black)
Best sunscreen? Aveeno
Best foundation for hot days? NONE!
Best waterproof mascara? DiorShow Iconic Extreme Waterproof Mascara
Best sunscreen? Avène 50+. The best for sensitive skin and the only I use on my face.
Best foundation for hot days? None, or Biotherm Aquaradiance. It’s light and fine with every weather.
Best waterproof mascara? Chanel Inimitable Waterproof
Best sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 40 with Mexoryl SX,
Foundation: Makeup Forever HD
Best waterproof mascara: Makeup Forever Smoky Lash waterproof
Best sunscreen? UV Perfect SPF 50 from L’oreal, this is a tinted sunscreen
Best foundation for hot days? UV Perfect SPFS from L’oreal
Best waterproof mascara? Lash Blast from Covergirl! I LOVE IT!
I think one of the best sunscreens I’ve try is La Roche Posay’s Anthelios (without parabenes).
If it’s really necessary wear make up I think the best option is powder mineral foundation ( I like Bare minerals!)
I think best waterproof mascara can be some of MAC mascaras perhaps…
Best Sunscreen: Shiseido SPF 60 PA++
Foundation: Neutrogena Skin Enhancers SPF 20 (it’s sooo super light and doesn’t melt off! I wore it to Vegas in July when it was 112 out there and it stayed on all day! No breakouts either! Definitely better than Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer which I thought was too thick and didn’t blend into my skin at all!)
Best Waterproof Mascara: I just use Tarte’s Light, Camera, Lashes! and it doesn’t melt off or anything. I assume this is for going in the water? Then probably something from MAC.
Best Sunscreen: Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Best Foundation for hot days: Jane Iredale’s Amazing Base (powder). It doesn’t feel like you’re wearing anything, plus its SPF 20!
I don’t wear waterproof mascara. It’s too hard to take off!
Sunscreen: MAC SPF 50, because it’s SPF 50!
Foundation: None, I prefer a tinted moisturizer set with a mineral powder
Mascara: Diorshow Waterproof
Best Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dri Touch
Best Foundation for hot days: Revlon Colorstay
Best Waterproof Mascara: Maybelline Define-a-Lash is the one that works for me
Best Sunscreen: Shisedo Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream SPF 38 (I have normal to dry skin)
Best Sunscreen: Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream SPF 38
(I have normal to dry skin)
Best Foundation: Stila Tinted Moisturizer
Best Waterproff Mascara: Kiss Me Heroine Volume & Curl
(Japanese Brand)
SUNSCREEN: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer OR La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF60
FOUNDATION: Makeup Forever HD Foundation
MASCARA: Covergirl lashblast waterproof. It won’t budge! but I also hate it because it WON”T budge.
Sunscreen: I use MAC Prep+Prime SPF 50
Foundation: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free or NARS Sheer Glow
Waterproof mascara: Still looking for one! Everything smudges on me 🙁
sunscreen: PTR Uber-Dry SPF 30
foundation: BE Matte, I guess?
mascara: sephora
Best sunscreen? Shiseido or Clinique!
Best foundation for hot days? None if I can get away with it. If not, then MAC MSF Natural.
Best waterproof mascara? Covergirl
best sunscreen: Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer SPF30 (face)
foundation: Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer SPF30 or MAC Mineralize SPF15 Powder Foundation
best waterproof mascara: !!HANDS DOWN!! – Lancôme Hypnôse Waterproof
Dermalogica Super Sensitive Sunblock is THE best sunblock ever. Great sun protection and it gives skin a FLAWESS even, natural glow and airbrushed look when on.
Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture. Tinted Moisturiser, glowy & dewy, yet flawless and you can put a pressed powder to set and it looks sensational!
Mascara would have to me MAC Pro Lash, with the 205 Fan brush!!
Sunscreen – neutrogena
foundation – kiehls TM, but nars sheer glow holds up decently
waterproof mascara – CG lash blast, but i haven’t really tried any others
Best sunscreen: the new liquid ones by Neutrogena
Best foundation: I just use primer and tinted moisturizer
Best mascara: L’Oreal collagen waterproof works great for me
sunscreen : Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock, I at least use SPF 85
foundation : Usually I don’t wear a lot of foundation so I usually just wear my Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder Foundation
mascara : Covergirl Lashblast Waterproof
* Best sunscreen?- NO PREFERENCE
* Best foundation for hot days?- NONE! EW
* Best waterproof mascara?- DON’T OWN ANY
1. NOT neutrogena!! lol probably avene
2. Revlon colorstay
3. covergirl.
My favorite face sunscreen is the MAC face protect primer. My body is always, ALWAYS covered, so I don’t really have a body sunscreen.
My favorite foundation is MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus, for any day, but especially on hot days, because I find that sweat doesn’t tend to move it around much on me.
I don’t really like mascara. The only time I do anything to my eyelashes is when I get eyeshadow on them. Then I use the mini MAC 204 I got from the holiday collection eye brushes to comb out my lashes, and if that doesn’t solve it I use BE Buxom, but I don’t think that’s waterproof.
Neutrogena sport SPF 70
guerlain parure compact foundation with crystal pearls SPF 20
majolica majorca waterproof mascara is the best lengthening n seperating Japanese mascara .. HG product not too pricey
Best sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sun Block
Best foundation for hot days: I don’t wear different foundation based on the temperature, but it is almost always hot in Houston. So, I stick with my MAC Studio Fluid
Best water proof mascara: Yuck, waterproof mascara sucks!
Best sunscreen? la roche-posay anthelios XL SPF 50 fluid
Best foundation for hot days? no foundation at all or estee lauder double wear light as it really stays on and doesn’t melt off
Best waterproof mascara? I don’t use waterproof mascara, because it makes my lashes to stiff
Best sunscreen?
for face : Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream Sun Defence Oil free SPF 50, for body: Piz Buin Allergy SPF 50- an absolute godsend for my sun sensitive, heat rash prone skin.
Best foundation for hot days?
I don’t use foundation, I just use what I use all year round, oil free concealer and MAC MSFN.
Best waterproof mascara?
I personally don’t like spending a lot on waterproof mascara, since I don’t often use it. I use Barry M waterproof mascara in Black, I think it’s a reasonable quality mascara, plus it provides a natural looking lash, which for me is important in a waterproof mascara, since I only wear it to the beach, with very little other make up.
Best Sunscreen: Kiehls Super Fluid UV Defense
Best Foundation: Dior Diorskin Forever Extreme Flawless SPF 25
Best Waterproof Mascara: CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof
Beautiful products that produce results. ^^
Sunscreen: Mac Prep and Prime SPF 50
Foundation: Shiseido Sun Protection Liquid Foundation SPF 42!!!
Mascara: Covergirl Lashblast
Best Sunscreen: Estee Lauder Baby Block
Best foundation for hot days: Revlon Colorstay Active Foudation
Best Waterproof mascara: Covergirl Professionals Waterproof
sunscreen- spray sunscreen… and for the face i like it in my moisturizer
foundation- stila tinted moisturizer with mac msfn over
waterproof mascara- aqua smoky lash by makeup forever
best sunscreen-bullfrog
foundation-none right know
waterproof mascara-urban decay big fatty
Sunscreen – Kate Somerville SPF 55 sun protection serum
foundation for hot days –
I skip foundation and opt for Laura mercier tinted moisturizer with SPF 15
best waterproof mascara
– shiseido lifting something or other. It holds my curls
MAC Prep & Prime 50
EL DayWear Powder-if I have to wear a foundation
still looking for a good waterproof mascara
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock
Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation
Max Factor False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
Best sunscreen?
– Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion
Best foundation for hot days?
– Shiseido Sun Protection Stick Foundation
Best waterproof mascara?
– Make Up For Ever Smokey Lash
best sunscreen- i havent fnd the best one yet, but neutrogena helioplex is what im using right now. Its a little sticky for my liking though 🙁
Best foundation- definitely diorskin forever flawless, perfect for our humid weather. Lasts long on my oily face, feels light but gives perfect flawless coverage, and it’s transfer resistant too! It’s my HG!
Best waterproof mascara-i like using cg lashblast mascara but it tends to smudge on me a little bit so id probably go for loreal’s telescopic mascara.
Best sunblock: Neutrogena SPF 75
Best foundation: No foundation… maybe a tinted moisturizer
Best waterproof mascara: Dior DiorShow Waterproof Mascara
Bare Minerals is my favorite for hot days!
Best sunscreen: for the face -> Alpha H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+ and for the body -> Banana Boat Sunblock Lotion Spf 50+ ;
Best foundation for hot days: NONE
Best waterproof mascara: Shu Uemura Length and Waterproof (it lasts and lasts and lasts forever!)
Suncreen: I usally use a moisturizer with SPF. I like Clean and Clear brand 🙂
Foudation: I love MAC’s Stuido Moisture Tint it has SPF in it too! Keeps me covered and fresh.
Mascara: CG LashBlast waterproof works great.
Best sunscreen would have to be neutrogena SPF 45. Best foundation for hot days would have to be Mac msf natural powder. I don’t like waterproof mascaras and don’t own any.
Best Sunscreen: Haven’t found one yet!
Best Foundation: For Beloved One BB Cream and/or Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Best Waterproof Mascara: You can wear -anything- under Clarin’s Double Fix Mascara Sealer!
Best sunscreen? Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch
Best sunscreen: La Roche Posay Anthelios XL
Best foundation: Lucy Minerals lightly swept on with a fluffy brush
Best WP mascara: Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen has my undying love-totally a HG!
Sunscreen: IDK!!!
Foundation: Physician’s Formula mineral powder. Has a good coverage with very little product. Very lightweight on the face.
Mascara: Idk, I haven’t really found a waterproof mascara that I enjoy using.
Suncream: Spirig Day Long (You put it on once and it stays until you shower with soap!)
Foundation: L’Oreal True Match Compact Foundation
Waterproof Mascara: I don’t have any because they are all either clumpy, hard to get off so much that it causes me pain or they come off in water. SO I put Urban Decay Primer Potion on my lashes and then apply Benefit Bad Gal Lash in black and I’m good to go!
BEST SUNSCREEN – still seeking =)
BEST FOUNDATION FOR HOT DAYS – Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup
BEST WATERPROOF MASCARA – Sublime de Chanel
Sunscreen: Splurge – La Roche Posay Anthelios XL with Meroxyl; Drugstore – Neutrogeena Ultra Dry Touch (great with super high SPFs!)
Foundation: Skip, always.
Waterproof Mascara: Normally skip, but if I must, Splurge: DiorShow Iconic; Drugstore – Maybelline Colossal. I’m also a guilty addict of the epitome of drugstore mascara, Great Lash.
sunscreen: tinted moisturiser, but for my body anything with a high spf and is a clear spray
foundation: i like chanels teint innocence with tons of powder, or if im going to need something lighter i use urban decay’s tinted moisturiser, its spf 20
mascara: i dont do waterproof mascara, my regular dior show holds up really well on hot humid days, but if i am going to swim, ect, id go without mascara.
Best sunscreen? Clinique
Best foundation for hot days? Dior (I lives in Dubai so using it)
Best waterproof mascara? I only use mascara which is like comb, not frizzy which mess up my eyes! – no matter if its waterproof or not.
Best sunscreen? Any sunBLOCK (there’s a difference).
Best foundation for hot days? I use Makeup Forever Face and Body. Its best to go without foundation on hot days though.
Best waterproof mascara? I’ve just started using mascaras.. haven’t gotten to the waterproofs yet.
Best sunscreen: BioDerma SPF 100
Best Foundation: Armani Face Fabric
Best Waterproof Mascara: MUFE Smokey lash waterproof
Best sunscreen? Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 45 for body.
Best foundation for hot days? Everyday is a hot day here in HI and I find that BE Matte foundation stays on my face all day.
Best waterproof mascara? Covergirl Lash Blast
Best sunscreen? Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 PA+++
Best foundation for hot days? Bare Escentuals Mineral Foundation
Best waterproof mascara? Cover Girl Lash Blast
* Best sunscreen?: Nivea Visage SP50 or Neutrogena
* Best foundation for hot days?: I don’t wear it
* Best waterproof mascara? Cover Girl Lashblast
Best sunscreen? Alba Botanica Very Emollient Mineral Protection Facial Sunscreen SPF20 – I’m allergic to some chemical sunscreen ingredients and I have oily skin, so it’s been pretty hard for me to find a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t make me an oil slick. Alba Botanica’s new line is awesome and feels incredible for having 8-14% zinc oxide!!
Best foundation for hot days? MUFE F&B!
Best waterproof mascara? Kiss Me Heroine Long & Curl. TOTALLY budgeproof and this is coming from a someone on which Shiseido Mascara Base topped with Maybelline Full ‘n Soft WP smudged on by 4pm. It’s a bit hard to remove, but I found that the L’Oreal green m/u remover worked pretty well and cleansing oil works amazingly.
Best Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 55
Best Foundation for hot days: I rarely wear foundation so I don’t know
Best Waterproof Mascara: Covergirl Lashblast Waterproof!!!
-L’Occitane Imortelle SPF 40 sunscreen has the consistency of milk. I break out with anything that is thick so this rocks!
-Hm… I would have to go with Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Foundation, it’s lightweight and allows my skin to breathe.
-NARS Black Orchid Waterproof Mascara. hands down.