https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:59:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup/page/2#post-2258288 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:51:14 +0000 Christina F. 2258288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, for the recs, Angie!</p> <p>Joy, I have trouble matching my skin too. I’m pretty paw but there is a yellow undertone. I always choose something too pale in the store. </p> <p>Thanks Nadya, I love Urban Decay too and will check out those recs. I have oily skin as well. </p> <p>Firecracker, no Blue Mercury in BedStuy (too residential) but near my office. I’ve never tried them but now is a good time! </p> <p>Jenava, interesting idea about Kibbe, thanks!</p> <p>kkards, it’s an interesting transition. We are all hybrid and our office has been having food and other events for us all week. I need to see how things are when we settle in. </p> <p>Thanks, JAileen for mentioning lip sunscreen. I will need to think about that too. I think my current issues are due to winter/masking. </p> <p>Stag Fash, I don’t need a full coverage foundation per se but I’d like to be able to cover any blemishes I have. You’re right that something heavy won’t help. Good thought on Ulta. </p> <p>StyleFan, I love MAC too, thanks for the recs!</p> <p>Lana, half my jeans are W &amp; W. Love them! </p> <p>Thanks for the recs, Roberta!</p> <p>Nancy, thanks, I have been experimenting with primer too. I like it!</p> <p>Donna, interesting. I always felt like makeup melts off my skin a bit too. I assumed I’d need primer or something. </p> <p>Staysfit, thanks for the detailed recs!</p> <p>Zaeobi, thanks for mentioning Fenty. Been meaning to try them. </p> <p>Thanks for the recs Cardiff Girl. My lashes are dark and thick, so I just don’t need mascara (in addition to not looking it). No need to dye. They don’t curl but I’ve come to accept that. </p> <p>Thanks everyone I didn’t mention as well! This is all so helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup/page/2#post-2258213 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:13:09 +0000 Aquamarine 2258213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and you look great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup/page/2#post-2258212 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:12:53 +0000 Aquamarine 2258212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Cicapair’s/Dr. Jart’s Tiger Grass for covering redness.&nbsp;One jar lasts a long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup/page/2#post-2258197 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:54:20 +0000 Star (Lise) 2258197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfit.&nbsp; Not much advice from me regarding make-up except that I too am considering a tinted moisturizer.&nbsp; I have never worn foundation regularly and I think some light coverage may be nice.&nbsp; However if I remember clearly Angie commented that she has stopped wearing any coverage except maybe SPF and I was curious why. </p> <p>ETA I just posted an Ask Angie.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258195 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:50:34 +0000 Christina F. 2258195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks all for the kind words about the outfit. Nice to know that I still know how to create one ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>I will come back and reply individually and assess makeup options. Some observations - I won't need anything for mascara or brows. Both my lashes and brows are dark enough on their own. I don't need full on foundation per se but I like some kind of covering for my blotches and blemishes. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258186 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:10:10 +0000 Cardiff girl 2258186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfit,right up my street.And a reason to put clothes on as well!<br />l will tell you what l use but l realise it’s in the uk so may be difficult to look at where you are but l am joining in because l love a good makeup chat.<br />l use Boots#7 tinted city moisturiser in light for everyday and trinny woodalls BFDestress for special days.l use trinny or Bobbie brown blush,bronzer,Mac paint pots for eyes and l use eyeshadow to line my eyes not pencil.l don’t do much lipstick these days as we are still in masks and if l do wear it it’s whatever l have got in my makeup draw which is quite eclectic but clinque seems to feature quite often.l tend to prefer cream products these days over powder as l feel it’s more flattering at my age.You don’t like mascara,have you tried having your eyelashes dyed and permed.l did a few weeks ago and was amazed at the difference it made.lt lasts for about six weeks and no need for mascara.l actually wore less eye makeup afterwards as it opened up my eyes so much.<br />l hope the return to work goes well. </p> <p>(Forgot the brows!l find it tricky to find something that’s not too dark but elf brow wand in taupe is the best l have found)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258170 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:36:17 +0000 Zaeobi 2258170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit of your jeans &amp; boots! </p> <p>I'm on a similar page to you re: makeup - if I'm wearing it (i.e. on Zoom), I usually go for spot treatment &amp; highlighting key features, rather than full coverage. Fenty Beauty's Matchstix are my go-to for this - since they magnetically attach to one another &amp; they sell them individually or in trio sets, I also use them for travelling (one &amp; done, no liquids). </p> <p>I use Clinique's Cheek Pop for blush &amp; have found it to be surprisingly versatile - technically it's compressed powder but it glides on like a cream blush, &amp; you can dab just a little on or build it up. I use the shade Ginger Blush, but of course YMMV </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258167 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:07:05 +0000 Staysfit 2258167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I have rosacea and eczema I use mineral make up from Elea Blake. &nbsp;I use Dewy Decadence Foundation with SPF so its one and done. They helped me create a custom mix using their skin twin. It may sound intimidating, however Elea and her mother Darin are tremendously helpful. I also used their color drape system to find cheek, eye and lip colors. &nbsp;You can select as many or few options as you like. &nbsp;My morning makeup routine takes about 5 minutes. &nbsp;In addition to my dermatologist prescribed lotion and Dewy Decadence, I use an eyelid primer and two eye colors. I need to enhance my brows, so I use a brow powder which doubles as an eyeliner when I want one. &nbsp;When I use mascara, I prefer lash definition to length or thickness; as soon as I put it on, I pinch it off again…so messy! &nbsp;Perhaps tinting my eyelashes would be a better option! &nbsp;I typically use the same color for both my lips and cheeks.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>When I went to the dermatologist last month. &nbsp;He suggested mineral SPF with iron oxides. &nbsp;He had samples from a French brand called Avene on hand. &nbsp;It comes in two tints. &nbsp;I tried the lighter which is a bit red for my skin (? from the iron oxide) but not bad. &nbsp;It feels light on my skin and has better coverage than most tinted sunscreens I have previously tried. &nbsp;It would be good enough in a situation where I run out of my Dewy Decadence foundation and am waiting for more to arrive in the post. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I moisturize my skin at night with Cerave (the kind in a big tub). &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></p> <p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258151 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:31:28 +0000 DonnaF 2258151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just started using the NARS foundation below which is a new product and seems to melt into my skin. Nordstrom and probably Sephora will give you tiny containers of samples so you can try a few colors. It comes in more colors than most. My skin chemistry oxidizes colors, so the color in the store is never what shows on my skin a few hours later. The directions say to use setting powder which would probably just make my wrinkles come out so I tried using setting spray. I tried Charlotte Tilbury's but the droplets are a bit too big. Next go-around I will try Hourglass's Veil. I think I tried Mac's but was allergic to the scent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258149 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:19:56 +0000 NancyW 2258149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF in stripes and a blazer! I love a relatively soft blazer and the color is so good for you. Great jeans/boot combo too. About makeup: I recently started using a primer (bareMinerals Prime Time). Tinted sunscreen or foundation with sunscreen now glide over the surface. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258140 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:37:20 +0000 Jaime 2258140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent outfit! I don't really have any great makeup advice but to take care of your skin and wear sunscreen every day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258139 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:33:40 +0000 Jules 2258139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute outfit, I like the combo of professional blazer, fun colours and punk boots which mean business! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258129 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:56:41 +0000 Sal 2258129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit!!&nbsp; Lovely colours on you.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy being back in the office.</p> <p>I am not a good person re makeup advice - I use a mix of Trinny London, Estee Lauder, NARS.... and a few random things.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258128 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:46:28 +0000 Roberta 2258128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the raspberry jacket and stripey shirt!! My makeup is pretty basic, but reliable for the last few years. Urban Decay eyeliner pencil, Nyx brow mascara, Maybelline mascara, and Missha BB Cream. Especially the Maybelline mascara. Because it is so cheap I actually throw it out and buy a new one when I'm supposed to.</p> <p> I 2nd and 3rd the recommendation to go to the beauty counter at the mall. Estee Lauder, or Clinique, or whatever brand you like. The sales people at the big names are generally very knowledgeable. My SIL was an Estee Lauder rep for years and has taught me so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258117 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:53:30 +0000 Lana 2258117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit! Wit and Wisdom Absolution have become my favorites recently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258116 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:49:07 +0000 lozz_oz 2258116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit and haircut Christina!<br /> Hopefully your dermatologist will give you the best advice regarding skin products to consider. Maybe a range like The Ordinary could suit your budget? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258112 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:34:45 +0000 ChristelJ 2258112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for your outfit! Also your cute haircut. I like MAC for concealer, blush and lipstick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258107 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:54:41 +0000 Style Fan 2258107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a cute outfit!&nbsp; I love the combination of Docs, jeans and a blazer.&nbsp; I would wait until after the dermatologist's appointment before buying any makeup.&nbsp; My favourite eye shadows are MAC and Urban Decay.&nbsp; I will go to the MAC counter for advice every couple of years when I am in Montreal or Toronto.&nbsp; For mascara, I use Lancome.&nbsp; I try different lipsticks, but I go for an MLBB.&nbsp; No foundation or blush. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258097 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:39:50 +0000 Carla 2258097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that outfit (and you) is adorbs! &nbsp;I think we need Rhubarbgirl to do one of her product review posts &nbsp;I need to update my small stash of make-up as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258092 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:39:44 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2258092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute outfit!<br /> Make-up i use: Bobby Brown or Tarte cover up under my eyes (Estes Lauder is also pretty good), dime store eyeliner &amp; bronzer (actually it’s eye shadow), tinted lip balm. I like Ultra for makeup stuff that matters, because they don’t have the reps whose job it it to push one line—they can advise on products from all the brands. Your skin looks good from here—wouldn’t foundation make acne worse? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258090 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:23:44 +0000 JAileen 2258090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute outfit! &nbsp;You know how much I like your style. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>As for makeup, I use Revlon eyeliner, Neutrogena powder, and Coppertone Sport lip balm with spf 50. &nbsp;I found my lips hurting after being outside. &nbsp;It occurred to me that they were getting sunburned. I also get Elta MD sunscreen. &nbsp;My doctor uses it, and so I started using it. &nbsp;I also use Neutrogena mineral sunscreen. &nbsp;I order all of these things on Amazon. &nbsp;<div></p> <p></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258086 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:59:59 +0000 merwoman 2258086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfit, not a small notch, but a rather large one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258084 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:42:10 +0000 catherine 2258084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit is so, so cute. Not much help with makeup here and definitely not an expert.<br /> You look great, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258079 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:34:05 +0000 kkards 2258079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cute outfit! we've been back in the office since Oct (3 days a week, everyone is the same 3 days), and its been so interesting. over all its much more casual than it was before, both in terms of style, but also just in intensity as well...i'm still trying to get my WFH vs office routine down.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258078 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:55:07 +0000 Jenava 2258078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like bareMinerals original for makeup (I have the brush as well). I have somewhat sensitive skin. I use IT Bye Bye Undereye for concealer (and I dilute it slightly by apply it to skin dampened with rose hydrosol).</p> <p>I've also used this Tiger Grass cream stuff (I'm out atm) that is both a sunscreen and helps a big with redness and uneveness.</p> <p>I am not super picky about mascara, blush, etc. I do like Marc Jacobs eye liner pencils because they glide on nicely and come in lots of shades.</p> <p>I do the Kibbe makeup for colors; I joined his color FB group and use the guidance for Summers. There are three faces (a - lightest uses pinks/mauves, b - most neutral uses navies w a red lip/cheeks, c - purples). There is a color palette and I use whatever face is listed for the approximate colors I'm wearing. Regardless of whether you copy his method or not, I do quite like the idea of flexing my makeup based on the intensity of colors I'm wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258076 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:47:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2258076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great back-to-work look! Polished casual and professional. I really like Blue Mercury for cosmetics. I've gotten excellent advice from them, and because they have a lot of different brands, it's easy to pick and choose among the products that will work best for you. There's a big store near Rockefeller Center, but maybe one nearer to you as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258074 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:22:22 +0000 slim cat 2258074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit! Jeans with unfinished hem plus shiny boots - so fun!<br />I'm using some random make up too but do like Physicians collection for eye shadows, highlighters and correcting powder. Good luck with your dermatologist visit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258066 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:58:03 +0000 rachylou 2258066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love the outfit! That deep magenta goes beautifully with black, red and white. I rather like Dr Hauschka products these days… not so petrochemical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258064 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:36:00 +0000 cat2 2258064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would make an appointment to have your makeup done at a brand you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-to-the-office-and-makeup#post-2258060 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:00:19 +0000 Nadya 2258060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have oily sensitive skin and my favorite light foundation is IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation in oil-free matte. They have a version that is not oil free and it melts off me pretty quickly. This is what I use. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ulta.com/p/bye-bye-foundation-oil-free-matte-full-coverage-moisturizer-with-spf-50-pimprod2013586?_requestid=294772">https://www.ulta.com/p/bye-bye.....f-50-pimpr</a></p> <p>For eye makeup I find Urban Decay to be very reliable. I use their primer and have several of their eye shadow palettes, this one is my most used. &nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>Hope that helps.</div> </p>