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Across the Fence:  Farming and cosmetics?  |
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Mollie
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
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 Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 09:38:04 AM
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| I just wondered how many of you "farmgirls" wear cosmetics everyday? I have to admit that I have never been a cosmetic type of woman (I have really nice skin) but not sure if it takes too much time to put on, or sweat it off, or just neglect to put it on because no one will see me that day. I have tried expensive department store cosmetics and drugstore cosmetics. What do you use and how often?? Are there days you just don't wake up and slap that Lancome on?? Mollie |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 09:41:36 AM
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I only wear washable waterproof mascara and eyeliner pencil (lightly) every day. And moisturizer if I think of it. I never wear anything else. need to throw out my old lipstick..they are honestly at least 10 years old and I they only come out for halloween and like that. Not much of a makeup gal. Sometimes in summer I paint my toenails, but havn't yet this year. Never the fingernails. I mess them up too quickly and keep them short for goat milking anyhow..
Jenny in Utah
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 10:32:31 AM
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I don't wear makeup everyday, although I don't have anything against it...I just usually don't think about it.
I usually don't put it on unless I am going out on a date with my boyfriend.
One thing to keep in mind, ladies, is sunscreen. Alot of moisturizers have sunscreen in them and they keep your face looking beautiful. Moisturized skin is less likely to wrinkle and sun protected skin is less likely to get age spots or cancer.
I am an inactive Mary Kay lady, but when I first got into the buisness I learned more than I wanted to about the effects of sun on the skin (Most Mary Kay facial moisturizers and even some foundations and lipsticks have sunscreen in them). I don't know too much about the efficacy of the drugstore/grocery store varieties though.
Ciao
Alee |
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
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Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 2:03:40 PM
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No cosmetics for me. I love the clean, wholesome real look I have when I don't mess with what I was given. I do use sunscreen almost every day, but even that is a struggle as I hate the way it feels on my skin. Any favorite brands out there I should try? Recently I have found that I save time every day by not having to put it on, shop for it, take it off, change and freshen it, etc. I think my time is more valuable doing what I love to do. (By the way I can appreciate how cosmetics make some women feel better about themselves, and I'm all for it! Each has to do what is best for them and their family.)
Joy
To live without farm life is merely existing, to live with farm life is living life to it very last experience. |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 4:16:28 PM
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For me it's a little concealer under my eyes for a couple of blood vessels that are close to the surface and some mascara (ECCO BELLA from the health food store).
Then there's work functions where I will put on a little blush, lipstick and earrings when neccessary.
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 4:28:12 PM
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Joy, I use the Oil of Olay face lotions with built in sunscreen. They are light, non greasy and unscented. They seem to work for me and I am blonde and fair. I use them year round. I also use lip balm with sunscreen in it too. I go au natural on my face except for the sunscreen/lotion, lip balm and a little mascara if I am going out. I try to wear a protective hat in the summer too.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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bubblesnz
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
helen
New Zealand
291 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 9:23:18 PM
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Yep, Oil of Olay for me too morning and night.Dye my eyelashes about once every 6 weeks, that takes cae of eyeliner and eyes.
If I am going out, a little foundation, lipstick and sometimes blush, if I am not having a menopause moment :)
Diffenitely the hat thing in summer. |
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rockinhorse
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Robin
yucca valley
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2005 : 4:28:17 PM
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I use Oil of Olay also as a wash and as a lotion with a sun screen. some mascara at work, and at church a little color on my eyes. But when I am at home in my comfies and working in my yard with my critters or sewing, It all comes off:)
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Molly Hummel
Farmgirl at Heart
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Posted - Jun 21 2005 : 4:08:36 PM
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I am a Mary Kay consultant and think VERY highly of their products. I don't always glitz myself up, however everyday I wear this stuff called Eyesicles which is a cream-to-powder eyeshadow that I smear on my eyelid and of course mascara (my eyes look lost with blonde eyelashes). It gives me a nice glint and is all waterproof. Other than that Acne Tratment gel for the zits and mosturizer when needed. It's a 5 minute or less way to look nice in the morning!
Molly
P.S. You can always look at Mary Kay online at marykay.com and you may want to go through a consultant to order. |
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Nicol
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Nicol
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Posted - Jun 22 2005 : 12:30:18 PM
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No makeup here. Just mascara and lip gloss for "special" ocassions. Although you'll often find me with fingernail and toenail polish. |
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PJJ
True Blue Farmgirl
95 Posts
Paula
Bristow
OK
USA
95 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2005 : 4:46:02 PM
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I have *always* loved makeup and skin care -- and get sucked in by those marketing ploys every time!
I used Aveda almost exclusively when I was still working at the salon, but doubt I'll be paying full price for it now. I really like Burt's Bees skin care products. The orange face cleanser smells wonderful! And I found a rosewater toner I like. I read in some book on skin care products that BBs doesn't actually have any training to do skin care products. But, looking at the ingredients, at least I *recognize* most of them! Oil of Olay reminds me of what my soon-to-be-ex-husband used in college, so I won't be using that again in this lifetime. Has anyone ever used the DHC (is that it?) line? It's available by mail order and its main ingredient is olive oil. I have liked the samples I tried, but when I contacted customer service for some input on exactly which products would be best for my skin, I didn't get much help. So I've never done anything more with it.
Paula J.
Paula J., with Ty, Cara, Brody, Blue, and Fidget |
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PJJ
True Blue Farmgirl
95 Posts
Paula
Bristow
OK
USA
95 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2005 : 4:48:14 PM
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P.S. I wear a little Aveda tinted moisturizer 4 or so days a week, a little taupe eyeshadow if my eyes look red, concealer to cover up genetic dark circles (and not enough water!), and sometimes lipstick and mascara. That's on days I have to go to the office or look "professional."
Otherwise, I slap on some moisturizer and go. I should take more care, though. Definitely some aging and skin damage. But I'm proud to have made it to nearly 46, so what the heck!
Paula J.
Paula J., with Ty, Cara, Brody, Blue, and Fidget |
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mollymae
True Blue Farmgirl
694 Posts
Molly
Visalia
California
USA
694 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 08:31:02 AM
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I used to be a Mary Kay consultant many years ago, and now that I'm not I can't afford all the products  . Now, I use Vaseline lotion for my face, Mary Kay creme-to-powder foundation (love the stuff, it goes on so light!), Mary Kay eyeliner and lipstick, and drugstore everything else. I've been wearing less makeup lately, but always have to wear eye makeup no matter what (my eyes need the enhancement, they are very small!) I've been blessed with really nice skin and I do stay out of the sun as much as possible.
Cead Mile Failte,
Molly
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." --Henry David Thoreau
**When life throws scraps your way ~ Make a Quilt!**
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 09:15:40 AM
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I am thinking of starting my Mary Kay stuff up again, and if I do- if any of you ladies wanted something, I would be glad to sell for wholesale prices (i know... I wouldn't make any money) as long as you paid for shipping. I love the Mary Kay brand but I too have a hard time affording it if I am not an "active" consultant.
Ciao
Alee |
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Fulminous
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Deb
Maine
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Posted - Jun 24 2005 : 3:21:53 PM
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| I rarely wear makeup, but will occasionaly wear some concealer under the eyes and do some lip gloss. If the fancy strikes me, I'll go all out, but really try to stick with that "natural" look. The only face care I've really been on a habit with lately is the Kiss My Face Obsessivly Organics line...the moisturizer's smell is heavenly! |
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
273 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2005 : 6:03:35 PM
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Thanks, I haven't tried Oil of Olay, but if they include sunscreen and don't leave my face feeling gunky (highly scientific word there) I try it!
Have a great day!
Joy
To live without farm life is merely existing, to live with farm life is living life to it very last experience. |
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FarrarFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lynda
Frohna
Missouri
USA
330 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2005 : 06:37:44 AM
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Hello to all,
I am a faithful Mary Kay customer and I will have to say that it has worked well for me for the 20+ years that I have used the products. I don't always put on makeup (even to go into the office - I am who I am and work just the same), but I always do the skin care process. AS MK has reformulated their products they are making them much easier and quicker to use. It takes me less than 5 minutes to cleanse and moisturize. I also use some additional moisturizers for under and around my eyes, but that's it. When I do put make up on, I totally agree with Molly about the creme to powder foundation, it's so light you won't know you have it on. .
I justify the expense as being the only thing I truly "splurge" on just for myself. The quality of the product though, makes it very affordable over the long run because it lasts a long time. My DH loves the look, I love the feel of healthy smooth skin and no one can ever guess my age!
So basically in my opinion and for myself, make up is an option, skin care is a must.
Blessings on your day.
In His hands,
Lynda
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PhillyfarmGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Yael
Philadelphia
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2005 : 7:17:57 PM
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Hi there,
I wear very little makeup during the week. I use MaryKay or Oil of Olay right now. I cleanse and moisturize everyday. If I do wear makeup, I wear mascara, eyeliner and under eye concealer, a little powder foundation and maybe lipgloss. Takes me all of five minutes. On special ocassions I clean up pretty nice.;-)
~It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion;
It is easy in solitude to live after our own;
but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd
keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.~
~Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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