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Amanda Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Dark with golden undertones. MAC NC45, Urban Decay 9.0 or 10.0, NARS Macao
Favorite lip combo of the moment? I’m a one-lip-product kind of gal in the first place, and I haven’t really been wearing lip products lately!
One holy grail skincare product? Origins GinZing Eye Cream. It’s a staple!
What shampoo are you using currently? DevaCurl No Poo. Always. 🙂

Lotus Avatar

Hello! My answers are all over the place as the medication I was given also turned to give me awful negative side affects and I was just told to stop so I’m not quintessentially with a routine as I go through through this I’ll be happy to contribute what it would usually be! 😀

■ Your skin tone/coloring: Fairest/thin sensitive; color is added by the veining! 😀
■ Favorite lip combo of the moment? Any balms or lip treatments. My lips are a natural plum/red/purple. Maybe it’s just me, but when I’m sick, I don’t feel like putting germs to my luxury color lippies, I love them too much! And with the GORGEOUS acne from the meds.. Going deeper with my lip color just does not fabulousness make. 🙁 But hydration is super good! 😀 *Positive* A few of my favorites in rotation presently include whatever I can most easily reach and the following: Baume de La Mer, currently on me doing its thang, Tub Aquaphor, not the Aquaphor lippie squeeze tubes; they’re awful to my lips! Sara Happ Lip Slip, MJB Lip remedy, ( blanking on proper titles, sorry), Kevin Aucoin The sensual lip balm.. Everything is “sensual” with Kevin Aucoin.. AmorePacific Moisture Bound Lip Treatment, though I swear it leaves a film but I’m not sure if it’s me or film, and using up another Nivea kiss of moisture, royal blue stick container balm. I used to love those and baby lips, went right through them, now they do nothing for me so I finish them up by exfoliation, honey, and having to reach for them. After these are used up, I’ve a line waiting I cannot wait for! 😀 These are my combos I reach for now. God I’m long winded! 😛 But maybe it will help others, so I go for it. 🙂
■ One holy grail skincare product? Hydrating lippies/balm/treatment and WATER!
■ What shampoo are you using currently? I use a combination of a few great thorough cleanses with Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo, amazing, then Agave Smoothing shampoo/conditioner/oil, adds back moisture, softness, smooth hydration, fantastic, and then I go in with the Oribe Gold Lustre line for some fine pampering! Maintenance is very few wet washings for me and then with Agave oil and Oribe Soft dry conditioner as needed in between. Hair and scalp are better than ever for me with these products! 😀

How’s about you, Christine?

Lotus Avatar

OMG I AM SO SORRY! I’m On a different device and DID NOT notice WHEN I clicked as a reply! I’m so sorry, Barbara! Hello! 😀 Im just going to leave it– It was meant as my own answer.. But you’re all pretty savvy so I thank you for understanding? :/

Lauren Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring? cool and very fair, about mac nw15
Favorite lip combo of the moment? loving the viva glam miley lipstick and gloss together <3
One holy grail skincare product? st. ives timeless skin moisturizer
What shampoo are you using currently? renpure coconut cream shampoo

Kaitlyn L Avatar

■Your skin tone/coloring: Fair (currently tanning)
■Favorite lip combo of the moment? Anything matte and nude! Would really like to try ABH Pure Hollywood and Milkshake!
■One holy grail skincare product? Lubriderm lotion
■What shampoo are you using currently? Bedhead Dumb Blonde

Meghan Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: light to light medium with yellow undertones (Chanel B20)
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Don’t have a fave combo! I’ve just been using lip chap lately, it’s really cold here right now (-44C) & I’ve been sick the past few days
One holy grail skincare product? Sunday Riley Crème Charisma Cleanser, it’s the first thing I use in the morning. It’s so gentle & wonderful & can be mixed with Good Genes to make a mask
What shampoo are you using currently? I have a few on the go! Lush’s BIG shampoo (unfortunately this has SLS in it & I’m considering not using it any more which is a shame because I think it’s a good clarifying shampoo, my skin is sensitive because of a mild skin condition), L’Oréal EverPure Volume Shampoo & Moroccanoil Volume.

Emma Jean Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Neutral and pale, NARS Siberia, w/white mixer in the winter
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Bright matte blue-based pinks to deal with the winter blues
One holy grail skincare product? Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peels
What shampoo are you using currently? None! I exclusively co-wash

Sall Avatar

My skin is light.
Favorite lip combo: any caramel-colored lip stick with Marc Jacobs nude lip gloss.
Holy grail product: the Macro Exfoliator from Rodan&Fields. It gets my skin super smooth and takes off so much dead skin!
Shampoo: Japanese brand called Tsubaki.

Kiss & Make-up Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: light warm

Favorite lip combo of the moment? Catrice Longlasting Lip Liner in Upper Brown Side + e.l.f. Lip Balm SPF 15 in Rose (super budgetproof!)

One holy grail skincare product? I have a few Paula’s Choice gems in my routine that I am totally hooked on

What shampoo are you using currently? I alternate between different shampoos, at the moment mostly between the Kérastase Densifique shampoo and the Wella Elementals shampoo.

xamyx Avatar

Skintone/Coloring: Fairly light, very neutral; dark-featured.

Lip Combo: Either a tinted lip balm or MLBB shade. Lips are the least important thing-for *me*-in a daily/non-event look, so I just typically grab something randomly. Most of my “go-to” shades are MLBBs or pinky-nudes, so they pretty much all work equally…

Skincare: Oils! Jojoba, argan, coconut, grapeseed, etc… It’s been pretty cold lately (for SoCal standards), so my skin needs optimal moisture. I find pure non-petroleum oils tend to be fully absorbed by my skin, and I get the full benefit, as there are no synthetic chemicals to block absorption of the “good” ingredients. My skin gets the full benefit.

Shampoo: I usually just buy what’s cheap… I’m using Herbal Essences Rosehip-something… They were on sale 2/$6 a while back. My hair is fine with anything, although I do take care of it by not heat-styling on a regular basis, or use styling products.

Veronica Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NW10/15
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Chanel Pirate over MAC Cherry lip liner or Chanel Giggle glossimer over a clear lip liner. I’ve been lazy lately, what can I say?
One holy grail skincare product? Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer
What shampoo are you using currently? A purple one for my platinum-white blonde hair, can’t recall the name. I picked up a bottle of Living Proof, though, to see if it works as well as I’ve heard.

Mar Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Fair-Light/Neutral
Favorite lip combo of the moment? I tend to do single products! Last combo I did and enjoyed was MAC Studded Kiss with Dark Outsider.
One holy grail skincare product? Caudalie Beauty Elixir used as toner.
What shampoo are you using currently? Nature’s Gate Awapuhi Volumizing Shampoo.

Kate Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Palest pale (Bobbi Brown’s Alabaster is literally the only foundation even close)
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Chanel Rouge Coco in Rose Comete (found at the bottom of a purse I haven’t used in awhile) with Chanel Glossimer in Daydream
One holy grail skincare product? Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
What shampoo are you using currently? Aussie Volume

Laurel Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Light-Medium Neutral leaning warm amber eyes dark brown hair
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Makeup Forever Lip Pencil in 3C with Makeup Forever 4N lipstick over it (from the 50 shades set)
One holy grail skincare product? Probably Josie Maran Argan Oil but honestly every skincare product I use is HG (Fresh Soy Cleanser, Mario Badescu Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion) but since JM has more uses I’ll say that
What shampoo are you using currently? I switch between Carol’s Daughter Monoi and Pureology in the purple bottle

Luzia Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Pale with warm undertones (NC15)
Favorite lip combo of the moment?: I’ve been using nothing but lip balm lately!
One holy grail skincare product?: Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Cleanser!
What shampoo are you using currently?: Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Green Tea Shampoo

Sarah Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: porcelain, pink undertones NW10
Favorite lip combo of the moment? MAC’s Staunchly Stylish liner and Velvet Teddy lipstick
One holy grail skincare product? I cannot live without First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream- it is the only thing that helps with my extremely dry skin
What shampoo are you using currently? Redken Colour Extend

Nana Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Light with yellow undertone (Mac Face and Body C2)
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Rose brown colors is my favorite
One holy grail skincare product? AHA BHA soap (help a lot with my acne)
What shampoo are you using currently? Matrix Hydratherapie

ElKay Avatar

◾Your skin tone/coloring: Light/Medium NW-25
◾Favorite lip combo of the moment? Mac Spice lipliner with Mac Kinda Sexy lipstick – I’m not a fan of lipgloss
◾One holy grail skincare product? Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre couldn’t be without it
◾What shampoo are you using currently? Nexxus Color Assure – it’s sulfate free

Nikki Avatar

■Your skin tone/coloring: pale, cooler
■Favorite lip combo of the moment? I don’t really do combos other than sometimes including a lip pencil. Black Metal Dahlia and NYX Burgundy pencil maybe?
■One holy grail skincare product? I’ve been using Paula’s Choice cleanser for years, but TBH I’m thinking about switching from Hydralight to a different formula within the line.
■What shampoo are you using currently? Sebamed dandruff shampoo. looool. It’s not glamorous, but it has very good reviews! lololol. I just started it two days ago, so I can’t comment on the efficacy yet. I also use a sulfate free shampoo from the beauty supply store for my wavy frizzy hair. I think the brand is Curls or something? It’s pretty good, I have included it in my rotation for about a year now, along with somethign a little harsher to take care of buildup about once a week.

Amanda Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Medium-dark. (Think NARS Sheer Glow Tahoe!)
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Really digging MAC Nice ‘n Spicy lip liner, MAC Velvet Teddy lipstick and NARS Stolen Kisses lipgloss for a pretty nude lip!
One holy grail skincare product? Would my Clarisonic Mia count?
What shampoo are you using currently? SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo!

Mariella Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: fair, cool-toned
Favorite lip combo of the moment? I don’t really do “combos” but lately, I’m back to my long time favourite of MAC Craving. If I feel I need a lip pencils, it’s always MAC Dervish.
One holy grail skincare product? Ole Henriksen face cream with SPF for day, Vasanti Exfoliator, Reversa eye cream with SPF for day and Origins Starting Over eye cream, Tarte Maracuja eye cream or Clarins Restorative eye cream at night
What shampoo are you using currently? Joico KPak Colour Therapy

Sylirael Avatar

Skintone/colouring: Cool-neutral vampire

Favourite Lip Combo of the moment: You know, I very, very rarely actually combine my lip products, but I have actually been entertaining myself by using Guerlain Extrait de Rose (Rouge Automatique) as a ‘glitter topcoat’ for other lipsticks, with some success!

One Holy Grail Skincare Product: Rosehip oil! Not least because it doubles as waterproof makeup remover too, LOL! #studentrogue

Shampoo: Some Palmolive one. I really like it because it makes my hair feel light and clean, but still soft and not stripped. I say ‘some Palmolive one’ because three of the ones in the range have about the same effect, LOL! I get them because they go on sale in the supermarket… (clearly not a haircare person, here 😛 )

Kat Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Fairest and neutral cool
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Nyx Butter Gloss in Angel Food Cake and/or Tiramisu — I’m usually too lazy for lipstick.
One holy grail skincare product? Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Moisturizer — Best. Moisturizer. Ever.
What shampoo are you using currently? I don’t even remember, one with argan oil.

Katherine T. Avatar

* Fair/Light
*Glossy red lips
*Paula’s Choice Retinols -erases years off my face
*Yes to Coconuts Shampoo & Conditioner – my hair is healthy, shiny and growing again

Terri Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: neutral/warm and light

Favorite lip combo of the moment? Rimmel full colour lip liner in 045 Epic with tarte lipsurgence lip creme in thoughtful

One holy grail skincare product? La Roche Posay Hydraphase Intense Serum (and Murad AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser…I know just one, but had to list two!)

What shampoo are you using currently? Dove Oxygen Moisture a few times a week, and Herbal Essences Naked cleansing conditioner a couple times in between

Arianna Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Light olive
Favorite lip combo of the moment?: Dolce & Gabbana Natural Monica and Philosophy Eggnogg gloss on top.. which is just a clear gloss – but the scent does it all for me!!! ahah 😀
One holy grail skincare product?: Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Face Wash
What shampoo are you using currently?: Lush the Olive Branch

Tova J Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Pale neutral (NARS Deauville/NC15-20)
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Lipbalm + any lipstick haha. Go-to’s are MAC Creme Cup and Velvet Teddy!
One holy grail skincare product? The Body Shop Seaweed Moisturiser is amazing at oil control, though I’m really dry right now so it’s not coming to use…
What shampoo are you using currently? Barnängen Q10 or Aloe Vera.

tsrobin Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: bobbi brown- golden
Favorite lip combo of the moment? lip gloss with a shimmer
One holy grail skincare product? neutrogena body oil
What shampoo are you using currently? carol’s daughter blckvanilla

Rachel R. Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Very fair with neutral undertones; auburn hair, hazel/green eyes

Favorite lip combo of the moment? Bhcosmetics lipliner in Retro, MAC lipstick and lipglass in Kinky. I switch up lips every day, usually, but I find myself wearing this combo at least two or three times a week since I got it. I usually do a brown/nude eye and black winged eyeliner with it. I also find myself frequently wearing Nyx Wicked Lippie in Trickery lined with L’oreal Silkissime eyeliner in Green Ivy (I don’t have a lipliner that color), usually with a Notoriously Morbid’s Autumn Flower on the eyes.

One holy grail skincare product? Eslor Firming Collagen Day Cream. It’s done absolute wonders to rein in the saggy jowls I was starting to get due to aging. Expensive, but lasts a long time and works.

What shampoo are you using currently? Quantum Riveting Reds Color Replenishing Shampoo

Rachel R. Avatar

My son literally just now walked through the door with my mail. My MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus lipstick and lipglass have arrived, and I think I’ll be wearing the combo a lot. OMG, it’s so freaking pretty. LOVE!

Lex Pearce Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Very fair / pink-neutral
Favorite lip combo of the moment? All about dat dark purple/burgundy lip
One holy grail skincare product? As a Retin-A user currently purging: MUFE HD Elixir, REALLY helps with the flaky skin.
What shampoo are you using currently? I rotate almost every time I shower but I like Herbal Esscences volumizing shampoo or Toni&Guy Volumizing shampoo for fine hair

Michala Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Fair/Light
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Lipstick Queen Pinky Nude Sinner topped with Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lipgloss in Naked Plum (that gloss has quickly become my absolute favorite, it is b-e-a-utiful).
One holy grail skincare product? Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Moisturizer. Fantastic for oily/combo skin.
What shampoo are you using currently? Herbal Essences Smooth Collection

CatG Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Light with yellow undertones
Favorite lip combo of the moment? I don’t tend to combine lip products
One holy grail skincare product? Simple Light Moisturizer SPF 15. My skin doesn’t hate it.
What shampoo are you using currently? Avalon Organics Olive and Grapeseed Moisturizing Shampoo

Brittany Avatar

Skin tone: neutral fair

Favorite Lip Combo of the moment : Jack Black Lip Balm in Sheach Butter & Vitamin E (my poor lips are chapped on a daily basis – even with exfoliating). Then I try to top it off with a Tarte Lipstick or a Bite Lipstick.

Holy Grail Skin Product: (a) Chagrin Valley Sesame Rosehip Facial Oil (organic). I put this on at night and under my makeup. (b) Tarte Maracuja Oil (I mix this in with my Tarte foundation)

Shampoo Currently Using: Chagrin Valley Honey Butter Soap Bar. I know it says “soap” but and “bar” but it’s as organic as possible and it’s the most nourishing shampoo ever! it doesn’t strip my hair with SLS. My hair and skin is already so dry & Chagrin Valley soaps actually replaces the moisture. 🙂

Vanessa V Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NC30-35 Neutral
Favorite lip combo of the moment? MAC Dervish, Soar or Whirl with Nars Vanessa
One holy grail skincare product? Philosophy Purity made simple and Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil
What shampoo are you using currently? Herbal Essence Naked Moisture Shampoo

Irene Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Very pale, yellow-neutral, NC05
Favorite lip combo of the moment? MAC Cherry lipliner + Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream
One holy grail skincare product? Clinique Scrub or Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion
What shampoo are you using currently? ICON Fully

Nicole Avatar

skintone/coloring: medium with yellow undertones, like NC 35ish if you think in Mac terms
lip combo of the moment: I mix it up! But, Too Faced melted fig and Nars Charlotte and Anna have been go to’s for me when I am trying to look “nice and sophisticated” lately.
Holy grail skin care product: Perricone Hyalo plasma and Nude progenious oil ..I have combo to dry skin and the winters are so harsh where I live. I discovered the Hyalo this past winter. I am on my third jar this winter! At $150 a jar, I am hoping this is the last one this winter and I can swap it for some good tubs of sunblock soon! wishful thinking!
Shampoo: I am loyal to Alterna anti-aging shampoo and conditioner..good stuff!

Chris25 Avatar

Skintone/coloring: Tanned with yellow tones/ NC40-42
Fave lip combo of the moment: WnW Ravin’ Raisin topped with NYX Golden Prune gloss.
One holy grail skincare product?: Sprinkle with Grace Body Buff
What shampoo are you currently using?: Renpure Originals Argan Oil

Brittany Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: MAC NC15/20 or UD Naked Skin 2.0
Favorite lip combo of the moment? MAC Spice pencil with MAC Velvet Teddy or Nyx soft matte lip cream in London
One holy grail skincare product? my Clarisonic Mia! I always switch around with cleansers and moisturizers
What shampoo are you using currently? Ayurvedic Herb shampoo bar from Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve

Karen Avatar

Your Skin tone/coloring-Deep I would say. I wear Dior Star in Dark Beige and Chanel Lumiere in Ambre 114
Favorite lip combo at the moment-I didn’t think it would look good on me but a Nordies consultant put on Bobbi Brown’s lip color in Beige and MAC Dazzleglass lip gloss in Sugarrimmed on me… I really liked it!
Holy grail skin care product:The Chanel Hydra Beauty line.. I love that it leaves my skin feeling soft and not oily
What Shampoo are you currently using: Biolage Micro-Oil

Sarah Avatar

Tone/coloring- Fair, neutral/warm golden, freckled
Lip Combo- bright pink/fuscia, coral, red mattes (Nars Yu, Nars Heat Wave, Bite Sucre and Brandy, Lancome Ms. Coquelicot
Holy Grail of skincare- Sibu seabuckthorn oil
Shampoo- Paul Mitchell Awapawi for colored hair

Lynsi Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NC45-ish. Golden Olive-y undertones, medium brown

Favorite lip combo of the moment? Loving MAC Viva Glam 1 and Nightmoth under Viva Glam Miley Cyrus

One holy grail skincare product? Clinique Moisture Surge Gel

What shampoo are you using currently? On the rare occasion I do wash, I use Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

Lynsi Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NC45, Medium-Dark, Bobbi Brown Golden

Favorite lip combo of the moment? MAC Brick Liner and Viva Glam Miley Cyrus Lipstick and Lipglass

One holy grail skincare product? Clinique Moisture Surge Gel

What shampoo are you using currently? None, only co-wash!

Sharonda Avatar

Skintone/Coloring: medium deep, yellow undertone Estee Lauder 5W1, Mac NC45, Lancome 450 Suede N
Favorite lip combo: Mac Velvet Teddy with Cork Liner
One holy grail skin product: Anti anging moisturizer (current Algenist)
Current Shampoo: I don’t really use shampoo since I co-wash. I do use Neutrogena Clarifying Shampoo when I need a deep clean.

Leticia Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NC25
Favorite lip combo of the moment? I like MAC Spice Lip Pencil topped with Viva Glam VI LG or MAC Ever Hip LS topped with Smile Dazzleglass!
One holy grail skincare product? Clinique Moisture Surge Intense keeps my skin well hydrated in these dry, cold months!
What shampoo are you using currently? Redken Color Extend Magnetics

Emily Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: medium-fair with gold undertones
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S. lipstick
One holy grail skincare product? Koh Gen Do primer
What shampoo are you using currently? Redken

Telesilla Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Neutral/fair

Favorite lip combo of the moment? I don’t usually do much in the way of combining lip products other than putting some non slippery lip balm (like Eos) on under lipstick.

One holy grail skincare product? Dr. Weil for Origins Mega Bright eye cream. At my age I don’t expect the dark circles to totally disappear but this stuff really minimizes them and brightens my whole under-eye area.

What shampoo are you using currently? Aveeno Pure Renewal Shampoo. It’s not bad and it’s SLS free so it’s not unduly harsh.

denniel Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: very fair
Favorite lip combo of the moment? matte colors. colourpop is amazing! I am currently wearing a lot of orange shades. I struggle with matching lip liner to lipstick so I use the Nyx wonder pencil in the lightest shade. It’s a reverse lip liner and works amazing!
One holy grail skincare product? Benton Snail Bee Essense. It has done wonders for my red skin on my cheeks and nose! I also LOVE tea tree products. Very anti-bacterial and great for anybody with troubled skin.
What shampoo are you using currently? Wella enrich shampoo/conditioner. Although I will be going back to the keratin complex smoothing conditioner, it was AMAZING. I just like to switch it up sometimes and try new things. I always look for products that have little to no sulfates and sodium cholride. Makes a difference in my hair.

Nikki J. Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NC50
Favorite lip combo of the moment? MUFE N9 lipstick, MAC Spice lipglass
One holy grail skincare product? Acne.org Treatment Gel
What shampoo are you using currently? Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

Rose Avatar

1. Light/medium yellow NC25
2.. Milani lip pencil #3 w/ Nars Anita lipstick
3. Biologique lotion P 1970
4. Peter Lamas chinese herbs scalp stimuating shampoo/cond

joy Avatar

coloring: light neutral

lip combo: Lipstick Queen Trance or Buxom Two-Timer.

holy grail skincare: History of Whoo Whitening Essence. i’ve gone down a foundation shade since finishing the first bottle!

shampoo: Pure Pressed Oils Marula Oil Shampoo. SLS free, foams properly and leaves my hair silky soft!

Zoe Avatar

Skin tone/coloring: Fair with Olive undertones. Cle de Peau O20

Favorite Lip combo of the moment: Armani Silk Lipstick in Caffe

One Holy Grail product: Cle de Peau Concealer

What Shampoo am I currently using: Paul Mitchell Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo

pePear Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: light med/yellow
Favorite lip combo of the moment?: MakeUpForEver Aqua waterproof lipliner in VintageCoral + YSL Volupte gloss#203
One holy grail skincare product?: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum
What shampoo are you using currently?: Briogeo be gentle be kind Avocado shampoo!

Melissa29 Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Dark neutral
◾Favorite lip combo of the moment? Tom Ford deep mink with violet fatale together. I couldn’t decide which color to wear so I wear both shades!
◾One holy grail skincare product? Kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser. Cetaphil is my backup.
◾What shampoo are you using currently? Mizani Scalp care shampoo.

Meghan Avatar

Fair to light with very yellow undertones, as in mac nc products still show up a little pink on my skin. Like a mac nc15 to 20 ud 2.0 nars gobi
I don’t wear combos ever on a daily, so maybelline warm me up, mac velvet teddy, bite beauty retsina, and nars Turkish delight
I actually just switched up all of my skincare routine, but the origins ginzing moisturizer is so good for the day for wearing under makeup and not feeling to thick or greasy
Shampoo I don’t splurge on at all. I use honestly anything but I like the Aussie pure clean shampoo.

Sonya Avatar

Fair to light – usually the second lightest shade in any foundation range.

Lip combo is just Oralife Peppermint Lip Treatment, which they give to people in hospital who have dry lips (such as those with dehydration or having their stomach pumped), and Zovirax patches because I’m getting over a cold sore. 🙁

HG skin product is currently Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Baby-Mild with a Salux cloth.

Shampoo is LUSH I Love Juicy twice a week, and Soap & Glory Glad Hair Day on the others.

Joanne D Avatar

Skin tone: medium with yellow undertones, MAC NC 43, Nars Syracuse/Tahoe
Fav lip combo: Kate Von D Everlasting Liquid lipstick in Lolita lined with NYX Mahogany liner
Holy Grail Skin Care Product: Tarte Maracuja eye cream
Shampoo: Geovanni’s Tea Tree Shampoo

Gabrielle Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring?
The palest of pale. Like stark white. With some pink undertones.

Favorite lip combo of the moment?
I’ve been using the NYX lip liners before wearing my favorite Wet n Wild Mega Last Lipstick shades. It looks gorgeous and stays all day!

One holy grail skincare product?
My derma e Vitamin E Crème. The best moisturizer hands down, and it’s vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free to boot!

What shampoo are you using currently?
Redken Color Extend shampoo, although in the winter my black dyed hair doesn’t fade very much.

El Avatar

Skin tone: neutral fair.
Current lip combo fave: Rimmel Apocalips in red as a stain, topped by Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm, also in red, or Clinique Long-wear Lipgloss in Juicy Apple (sheer red).
HG skincare product: La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intensive Masque.
Current shampoo: Pureology Reviving Red Shamp’Oil – just started using this and I *love* it!

Jami P Avatar

Skin tone/colouring: My skin is light olive toned.
Favorite lip combo of the moment? I am loving any matte liquid lip product, but right now I’m really appreciating Georgio Armani Lip Maestro in 501 and Mac lip liner in soar.
One holy grail skincare product? Probably Alpha H Liquid Gold or Zelens 3T Complex. I’m in my late 30’s so I’m using more acid toners / treatments and more high tech moisturisers. They work wonders!
What shampoo are you using currently? OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo – this, and the conditioner, makes my hair feel so soft and very manageable.

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1. pale with olive undertones
2. I do not like layering lip products on top of each other, as it makes them transfer even more. I keep drinking water every couple of minutes and the tranfers are killing me.
3. Avene Hydrance Riche, perfectly hydrating, no greasy residue, fine for sensitive skin (I have combo skin)
4. Head & Shoulders

Fran Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: between fair and light; cool undertones, warm features
Favorite lip combo of the moment? a bit of Silk Naturals Smooth and Full Black Label Lip Treatment + Jack Black Lip Balm under whatever else I’m wearing; a favorite now is an OCC pencil followed by an OCC lip tar, refreshed later in the day by a Bite Beauty Lush Lip Treatment or BB For Lips or a Fresh Sugar lip balm in the same color family. I’m having fun mixing my own colors.
One holy grail skincare product? Paula’s Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment — finally, an anti-aging product with enough active ingredient(s) in it to actually work, that doesn’t irritate my sensitive, rosaeciac skin!
What shampoo are you using currently? As I Am Naturally Cleansing Pudding (As I Am Naturally makes some fantastic products for dry hair, whatever its texture)

chris Avatar

MAC NC50
MAC Captive w/ Half Red or Burgundy liner
MAC Hot Tahiti w/ Mahogany liner
Mary Kay Deep Cleanser #3 (discontinued) but I refuse to pay double on ebay. Looking for another one, as I had been using this one for over 30 years.
Sally’s Generic PM Tea Tree to clarify my weave style, followed by Shea M.

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Your skin tone/coloring: Deep Dark/ NW48
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Nudes lips in general: Calvin Klein Undress or Dollface, MAC Creme in Your Coffee, Kat Von D Cathedral, Milani Naturally Chic
One holy grail skincare product? Clarasonic Mia 2
What shampoo are you using currently? Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo

Linda Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: pale pink, MAC, nw15 / 10

Favorite lip combo of the moment: MAC, myth lipstick and Shaka, Virgin nude lipgloss

One holy grail skincare product: Vivi Verde Coop, moisturizing cream

What shampoo are you using currently: Santa Maria Novella, lavender shampoo

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Skintone/coloring – very fair, neutral, UD Naked Skin 0.5, Bobi Brown Alabaster.
Favorite lip combo – This weather has not been kind to my already dry lips, so ive just been using Fresh Sugar lip treatment mini’s like Honey, Cherry and Petal.
One HG skincare product – Philosophy Purity cleansing oil has been a staple for years.
What shampoo am i currently using – Biolage for color-treated hair.

Rachel Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Fair/cool
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Maybelline Touch of Spice with Buxom Dolly gloss
One holy grail skincare product? Olay foaming face wash- I don’t like to mess around with a separate makeup remover and this removes everything!
What shampoo are you using currently? Mane ‘n Tail- It’s for humans and horses!

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> Your skin tone/coloring: Light-medium with warm undertones (NC 25)

> Favorite lip combo of the moment? Max Factor Lipfinity in Spiritual (an MLBB that wears like iron) to even out my lips then I apply one of those pesky glittery transparent GWP glosses (why don’t brands hand out different colors every once in a while?!) on top of it.

> One holy grail skincare product? Estée Lauder ANR. It made a difference (i.e. smooth out fine lines and plump skin) after the first use and continues to do so after over a year of daily usage. Big love.

> What shampoo are you using currently? Kevin Murphy Angel. Pricey but makes a huge different to my fine hair compared to drugstore shampoos.

Samira Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: fair/light, warm
Favorite lip combo of the moment? hourglass icon lipstick. I have the matching lip pencil but not sure if it’s the best to use with it – it darkens it quite a bit and I like the brightness of the color on its own. I generally don’t put gloss over lipstick, unless I’m doing a nude lip (and even then I pat it way down).
One holy grail skincare product? dermalogica multivitamin recovery mask
What shampoo are you using currently? living proof perfect hair day

nina Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NC 15
Favorite lip combo of the moment: Either a dark red or the Kylie Jenner lip
One holy grail skincare item: Simple foaming cleanser
What shampoo are you currently using: My HG shampoo Garnier pure clean

Amy Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Fair with cool undertones
Favorite lip combo of the moment? NYX Mauve lipliner with MAC Please Me
One holy grail skincare product? Sunday Reily Good Genes
What shampoo are you using currently? AG Sterling Silver toning shampoo

Jessica Avatar

Skintone/coloring: cool-toned and fair
Fave lip combo: Buxom lip polish in Sophia with Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy gloss on top
HG skincare: Replenix Power of Three Cream and Advanced Skin Technologies Green Cream Level 9
Shampoo: Oribe Shine or Beautiful Color shampoo

Jen Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Medium with neutral undertones
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Urban Decay 69 with OCC lip tar over it
One holy grail skincare product? Arcona Desert Mist (any Arcona product)
What shampoo are you using currently? Bed Head Colour Goddess

silvia Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: light/medium olive
Favorite lip combo of the moment?dr hauschka lip care stick under any lipsticks
One holy grail skincare product?rose water, tea tree oil & pharmos natur balancing cream moisturizer
What shampoo are you using currently? Lavera witch hazel/almond oil sensitive care

Ami S. Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: NC15/ NARS Gobi

Favorite lip combo of the moment? Pixi Water Color Stain No. 1 Rosy + Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector 01 — Looks dewy, natural, and oh-so-pretty and when the gloss wears off I still have color.

One holy grail skincare product? Renee Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment — This is a lifesaver. It’s a miracle in a bottle.

What shampoo are you using currently? Head and Shoulders Men 2-1 Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner — Feels tingly, combats dandruff, smells good, and gives me crazy volume.

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Your skin tone/coloring: Fair/light NC 15-20
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Semi-matte rose, almost a dirty rose.
One holy grail skincare product? Kose Seikissei Whitening Lotion. It’s great for soaking paper masks for a quick rescue-y after-sun care.
What shampoo are you using currently? Solid Shampoo bar from Lush Cosmetics in Ultimate Shine. A great great one. Not drying at all.

Alecto Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Light to light/medium with strong yellow.golden tone (even foundations that most people complain of as “too yellow” look peachy- or pink-y on me)

Favorite lip combo of the moment? I don’t combine lip products, with the exception of adding a balm underneath or using a clear lipliner to keep some products in place. However, my current go-to lip colors are from Colour Pop (Creature, Bichette, Pitch) for drama, or Performance Colors (Rumor, Pink Chocolate, Incognito) for more subtlety — about evenly split between all of them, as I change my look daily

One holy grail skincare product? Silk Naturals Apricot Oil Cleanser

What shampoo are you using currently? Silk Naturals Coconut Argan Cleansing Conditioner

Amanda Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring: Light/Medium Yellow/Olive
Favorite lip combo of the moment? Rimmel London Exaggerate Lip Liner in Eastend Snob with NYX Gloss in #34 Real Nude
One holy grail skincare product? Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner (I have bought so many bottles of this product!)
What shampoo are you using currently? Pureology Strength Cure (Love love this stuff!)

Mandy Avatar

Skin tone/coloring: light to medium/yellow undertones
Lip Combo: Bite Beauty Retsina with Buxom White Russian
Holy Grail Skin Care: Colleen Rothschild Face Oil
Shampoo I am using: Dove Shampoo (the blue kind 🙂 )

Heather F. Avatar

Your skin tone/coloring? Very fair (neutral)
Favorite lip combo of the moment? I generally just wear one product at a time, but at the moment I like products that look like a natural flush (Vaseline Rosy Lips, Nivea Cherry) or a bright coral.
One holy grail skincare product? Clean & Clear Sensitive Foaming Cleanser.
What shampoo are you using currently? Herbal Essences (the rose one)–not my favorite ever, but the selection in this country is pretty limited.

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