MrsRjizzle
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I wear crazy beautiful colors to work, home and where ever I go. People always compliment my makeup. I dont think its that outrageous that i have to limit where i wear it! Everyday fun!!!
What makeup do you wear to work?
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eowyn797
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my work doesn't limit my makeup right now, but i still do love doing neutral looks form time to time - they're as much variety as the crazy colors!
my staple when i haven't got a lot of time or i don't feel like experimenting is: Satin Taupe, Romp or Coco pigment on the lid, Gleam, Expensive Pink or Apicot Pink in the crease and Nylon, Seedy Pearl or Vanilla to highlight. Cubis, Blushbaby or Stray Rose blush and Honeyflower, Blankety or Cherish l/s! sometimes if i want a glossier look, i put Saplicious lipgelee on top. always dark brown mascara instead of black.
my staple when i haven't got a lot of time or i don't feel like experimenting is: Satin Taupe, Romp or Coco pigment on the lid, Gleam, Expensive Pink or Apicot Pink in the crease and Nylon, Seedy Pearl or Vanilla to highlight. Cubis, Blushbaby or Stray Rose blush and Honeyflower, Blankety or Cherish l/s! sometimes if i want a glossier look, i put Saplicious lipgelee on top. always dark brown mascara instead of black.
ratmist
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Tiniest amount of concealer as needed, skip the foundation/powder/etc if possible. Romp and Shroom e/s, smudged Rich Ground fluidline, tinted lip balm or my HG Kiss & Tell by Bath & Body Works - it's the perfect balanced red/brown/orange. Leaves me looking very fresh and awake. I wear contacts, so mascara first thing is out of the question. My eyes water enough as it is.
Tubachick02
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I used to work in a law office a a personal assistant, so I was ALWAYS in a suit. I wore basic face stuff, with neutral colors with a small amount of a brighter color, jut for a little interest, maybe cranberry or swimming, what ever went with my blouse for the day. my big shocker was the Viva Glam I lip color I wore everyday
thewickedstyle
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I think the key is just to be subtle about everything. I still wear colors but I'll apply lightly or just as an accent. Keep everything understated.
I wear my Moistureblend foundation; I apply it with a damp brush so it's very sheer on me. Blush is usually Nars Orgasm or a similar light, natural color. I usually add a highlighter like High Beam or a revlon skinlight, but then I blend it all really well with a Kabuki. No dramatic contouring or anything like that.
On my eyes I will wear either neutrals or if I'm going to do a color I'll apply it very lightly with a fluffy blender brush, just on the lid and a bit in the crease, so it's subtle. Or if I wear a darker color, like UD Smog or Last call, I'll place it just in the outer corners and blend blend blend. Nothing dramatic.I also try to avoid really frosted or glittery shadows, and I don't wear eyeliner to work either.
I usually wear clear mascara to work, and a very sheer gloss or even tinted balm.
I wear my Moistureblend foundation; I apply it with a damp brush so it's very sheer on me. Blush is usually Nars Orgasm or a similar light, natural color. I usually add a highlighter like High Beam or a revlon skinlight, but then I blend it all really well with a Kabuki. No dramatic contouring or anything like that.
On my eyes I will wear either neutrals or if I'm going to do a color I'll apply it very lightly with a fluffy blender brush, just on the lid and a bit in the crease, so it's subtle. Or if I wear a darker color, like UD Smog or Last call, I'll place it just in the outer corners and blend blend blend. Nothing dramatic.I also try to avoid really frosted or glittery shadows, and I don't wear eyeliner to work either.
I usually wear clear mascara to work, and a very sheer gloss or even tinted balm.
PRiNCiPESSAx4
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i split my time between school and work at a boutique law firm which is completely lax, so i need something to work in both places (and at 7am after being up almost all night doing work!).
first ill apply my moisturizer after washing my face, which is a neutrogena one, i dont think it actually has a name. then ill let it sink in some while i brush my teeth etc. then ill apply strobe cream to my cheeks, chin, and the tip of my nose, and let it sink in as i move to my eyes. im not confident at all with applying eyeshadow yet, and most of the time i dont have enough time to really focus on it and do it well, leaving time to redo if necessary, so i almost always skip this step. i curl my lashes and apply too faced lash injection mascara, which works wonders! then i do blush. i love pinks and peachy-pinks, so usually its either well dressed or nars' orgasm, or my newest addition, whim. ill use some beauty powder to highlight a bit, either barbie's pearl sunshine or softdew from novel twist. then ill put on some blistex herbal answer lip balm [absolutely amazing!] and layer either lovelorn or myth over it. if i do lovelorn ill usually do pinkarat, petal pusher, gadabout or wonderstruck; for myth i use c-thru. then i line my eyes at the waterline with smolder and im out the door!
first ill apply my moisturizer after washing my face, which is a neutrogena one, i dont think it actually has a name. then ill let it sink in some while i brush my teeth etc. then ill apply strobe cream to my cheeks, chin, and the tip of my nose, and let it sink in as i move to my eyes. im not confident at all with applying eyeshadow yet, and most of the time i dont have enough time to really focus on it and do it well, leaving time to redo if necessary, so i almost always skip this step. i curl my lashes and apply too faced lash injection mascara, which works wonders! then i do blush. i love pinks and peachy-pinks, so usually its either well dressed or nars' orgasm, or my newest addition, whim. ill use some beauty powder to highlight a bit, either barbie's pearl sunshine or softdew from novel twist. then ill put on some blistex herbal answer lip balm [absolutely amazing!] and layer either lovelorn or myth over it. if i do lovelorn ill usually do pinkarat, petal pusher, gadabout or wonderstruck; for myth i use c-thru. then i line my eyes at the waterline with smolder and im out the door!
AllisonWeaver
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My favorite neutral eye look is MAC Ricepaper eye shadow on the eye lid, MAC Soba eye shadow in the crease of the eye, and MAC Nylon eye shadow on the brow bone (it can also be put around the tear duct area beside the nose, and on the cheek as a high light).
For a lighter eye shadow look, I wear MAC Orb eye shadow on the eye lid, MAC Bamboo eye shadow in the crease of the eye, and MAC Vanilla eye shadow on the brown bone (which can be used for the same high lights as Nylon eye shadow).
Both eye shadow combinations are favorites of mine, and I especially love them because they cause every eye color to pop (my eyes are green, my mom's are blue, and my best friend's are brown.. it makes each color stand out amazingly!). Additionally, I that colors can be mixed in to give the eye make up a different look easily.
MAC Your Ladyship pigment is an excellent high lighter because it isn't too sparkle-y or flash-y, and is great for any where (brow bone, tear duct, cheeks..). I also like that I can mix it with other products (I prefer products with many, many uses to I don't have any make up just sitting around being unused.. MAC is too expensive for that! I can mix it with other pigments to add shimmer and/or lighten them, with lip gloss for shimmer/to lighten, and over other products to tone down the color. Lovely Lily is an other pigment that I think is appropriate. It gives a sheer wash of a purple color with out being inappropriate.
I'm an NC20 (adjust the color of your product accordingly), and I use MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural as a bronzer/lightener. It's amazing!! Where MAC Strobe Cream of Revlon Skin Lights makes skin look beautiful, this does the same, but is more appropriate for the work place. It's also very helpful for contouring all areas of the face.
For a very natural blush I use Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush (I use Peach Satin). Because it's a mousse, it lasts a very long time, and if you prefer using a powder blush additionally, it'll act as an excellent base to help keep your powder blush on longer.
Revlon Lip Glide lip sticks are also ideal. I use the sheer lip sticks (labeled "Sheer"). I have a bronze one and a light raspberry pink one. Find a color that you love!
I'm sorry for the novel that is this post! I realize this isn't a list of what I do/wear to work, but it was the best way for me to share the products I recommend.
For a lighter eye shadow look, I wear MAC Orb eye shadow on the eye lid, MAC Bamboo eye shadow in the crease of the eye, and MAC Vanilla eye shadow on the brown bone (which can be used for the same high lights as Nylon eye shadow).
Both eye shadow combinations are favorites of mine, and I especially love them because they cause every eye color to pop (my eyes are green, my mom's are blue, and my best friend's are brown.. it makes each color stand out amazingly!). Additionally, I that colors can be mixed in to give the eye make up a different look easily.
MAC Your Ladyship pigment is an excellent high lighter because it isn't too sparkle-y or flash-y, and is great for any where (brow bone, tear duct, cheeks..). I also like that I can mix it with other products (I prefer products with many, many uses to I don't have any make up just sitting around being unused.. MAC is too expensive for that! I can mix it with other pigments to add shimmer and/or lighten them, with lip gloss for shimmer/to lighten, and over other products to tone down the color. Lovely Lily is an other pigment that I think is appropriate. It gives a sheer wash of a purple color with out being inappropriate.
I'm an NC20 (adjust the color of your product accordingly), and I use MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural as a bronzer/lightener. It's amazing!! Where MAC Strobe Cream of Revlon Skin Lights makes skin look beautiful, this does the same, but is more appropriate for the work place. It's also very helpful for contouring all areas of the face.
For a very natural blush I use Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush (I use Peach Satin). Because it's a mousse, it lasts a very long time, and if you prefer using a powder blush additionally, it'll act as an excellent base to help keep your powder blush on longer.
Revlon Lip Glide lip sticks are also ideal. I use the sheer lip sticks (labeled "Sheer"). I have a bronze one and a light raspberry pink one. Find a color that you love!
I'm sorry for the novel that is this post! I realize this isn't a list of what I do/wear to work, but it was the best way for me to share the products I recommend.
KTB
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I'm a grade 8 teacher so while I can get away with a lot I still have to be professional. I wear pretty much anything and live for our spirit days!
Today was Sports Fan day so I wore my hubby's Bears jersey and did my mu in blue, white and orange to match
My principal actually really likes when my eyes are bright. I generally use Fridays as my crazy days so he always checks me out Friday morning!
Today was Sports Fan day so I wore my hubby's Bears jersey and did my mu in blue, white and orange to match
My principal actually really likes when my eyes are bright. I generally use Fridays as my crazy days so he always checks me out Friday morning!
GlamYOURUs
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When I used to work at Guess, I used to wear all types of makeup because we had to look good. We would dress up all the time in different styles, heels, styled hair, different makeup looks etc. I miss all that.
I am now a Nurse's Assistant, so I don't get to dress up or wear much makeup when I am on the job. I mean I can but it is really pointless because no one really does where I work. If anything, I wear black liner on top and bottom or line my lower lash line with a bright pigment color and highlight my cheeks with a subtle color. Thats about it.
I am now a Nurse's Assistant, so I don't get to dress up or wear much makeup when I am on the job. I mean I can but it is really pointless because no one really does where I work. If anything, I wear black liner on top and bottom or line my lower lash line with a bright pigment color and highlight my cheeks with a subtle color. Thats about it.
Amaranth
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I've worked for various police services, one of which was even on a boat. Which is when I found out I was allergic to 30+ SPF sunscreen combined with lots of sun exposure
. But I can't think of anyone stricter about make-up use than police departments. On the boat I obviously worse very, VERY little since I usually managed to either have to jump in the water, get rained on, or somehow someone would manage to drench me otherwise.
At that job I normally wore the MAC Splashproof Mascara with LiquidLast eyeliner in Coco Bar, with tiny bit of Bamboom Paint. They all held up pretty well no matter how wet I managed to get, especially the LiquidLast...no surprise there. And of course, there was absolutely no point in wasting foundation or good lipstick, so my face just had this special sunscreen I had to get PRESCRIBED for me (since I was allergic to other stuff and it would make me look like I had some sort of blistering plague), and SPF Chapstick.
When I worked at a different service where I had an indoor/in-car job, I mainly wore Point Black LiquidLast, Splashproof Mascara (...you'd be surprised how often I STILL managed to get somewhat damp even off the boat), and then I'd do a little contouring on the lids with some Malt, Carbon (not much!), and Mulch eyeshadows. Then I'd wear a bit of MAC Studio Fix Powder foundation because it was easy to carry around, and a little MAC Lip Conditioner (so tasty!)
One of the cops that worked at my boat job wore MAC lipstick, she dropped it one day and I tried to see what it was, but it had been in her bag so long the name was worn off. Urge to discuss make-up was rising...but averted
At that job I normally wore the MAC Splashproof Mascara with LiquidLast eyeliner in Coco Bar, with tiny bit of Bamboom Paint. They all held up pretty well no matter how wet I managed to get, especially the LiquidLast...no surprise there. And of course, there was absolutely no point in wasting foundation or good lipstick, so my face just had this special sunscreen I had to get PRESCRIBED for me (since I was allergic to other stuff and it would make me look like I had some sort of blistering plague), and SPF Chapstick.
When I worked at a different service where I had an indoor/in-car job, I mainly wore Point Black LiquidLast, Splashproof Mascara (...you'd be surprised how often I STILL managed to get somewhat damp even off the boat), and then I'd do a little contouring on the lids with some Malt, Carbon (not much!), and Mulch eyeshadows. Then I'd wear a bit of MAC Studio Fix Powder foundation because it was easy to carry around, and a little MAC Lip Conditioner (so tasty!)
One of the cops that worked at my boat job wore MAC lipstick, she dropped it one day and I tried to see what it was, but it had been in her bag so long the name was worn off. Urge to discuss make-up was rising...but averted
Kuuipo
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Glow Fusion usually as a base -its very mattifying and full of antoxidants. (I hate moistutizer or anything that looks sweaty or greasy)NARS oil free foundation, Malibu Multiple on cheeks, NARS powder (it is light and lineless, its like a fixative), a NARS blush, Two Faced Eye Shadow Base , NARS or Christian Dior eye shadow, Wet and Wild NARS or Laura Mercier Onyx Liner, Fibrewig mascara, Fusion Lip Pencil, NARS lipstick, Fusion Lip Gloss. For work its usually brownish taupes,chocolates,peach shades on the eyes and a natural but fully saturated mouth. For work its usually the Angelina Jolie eye, for other occasions its the more dramatic Stevie Nicks eye. Usually my lips steal the spotlight of my face, I don't do much to my cheeks since they are very high and sculpted. I don't like to look overmade up no matter how many products I have used.
Kiseki
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Usually it's SK-II's Air Touch, Giorgio Armani's Shaping Designer Foundation, Giorgio Armani's Face Fabric or By Terry's Light Expert as a foundation, Bobbi Brown's Corrector on my undereye area topped with Clé de Peau's Stick Concealer. Bobbi Brown's Pot Rouge applied sparingly in Blushed Rose or Stonewashed Pink, to finish it a off a sheer dusting of Yves Saint-Laurent's Poudre Sur Mesure. Shiseido's the Skincare Lipstick as a base and Bobbi Brown's Lip Tint in Blossom.
Being a guy, non-makeup look is the operative word.
Being a guy, non-makeup look is the operative word.
ashleydenise
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I work in a pharmacy, so I normally just wear foundation and a nude/bronze e/s on my eyes with mascara.. Sometimes liner, most of the time not...
There are days that I wear a bright color tho, and I always feel out of place lol the customers always seem to notice ;x
There are days that I wear a bright color tho, and I always feel out of place lol the customers always seem to notice ;x
palmetto_barbie
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i work at a bank and at first i kept it pretty conservative, but i started to push the envelope a lil more every month...i'm on month 9? now and i've realized my boss is a clueless guy who can't figure out what kind o makeup is appropriate so i get creative everyday now...sometimes i'm a pin up...other days a mermaid...hahahaha
Pink_Cupcake16
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I've just recently started experimenting with makeup again. I'm not working this summer, but when I was working, I typically wore concealer, powder foundation, blush and mascara. I sometimes added eyeliner and gloss/balm/lipstick, but not always.
fash10nista
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I work for a financial services firm and I always have to look professional. My usual routine is moisturizer, concealer, Gold Mode pigment for highlight/lid with Museum Bronze pigment for the crease color, Rapidblack penultimate e/l, a bit of Gleeful blush then Carmex lip balm and Brave New Bronze with Simply Delicious tri-color lipgloss...
I can use a bit of color just not eye-poppingly so...so I use mostly pinks and blues. If I'm feeling a little sassy, I'll wear Old Gold pigment for the lid and Stila Dahlia e/s and do a cat-eye with the e/l...
I can use a bit of color just not eye-poppingly so...so I use mostly pinks and blues. If I'm feeling a little sassy, I'll wear Old Gold pigment for the lid and Stila Dahlia e/s and do a cat-eye with the e/l...
ForgetRegret
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I don't wear makeup to work...I usually can't be bothered, but if I have something special going on (some kind of ceremony or something), I'll do DiorSkin Forever foundation, Nars Orgasm blush, MUFE HD Powder, Perky p/p, BadGal Lash mascara, and Love Nectar l/g. They're a little anal about "neutral"...and what one higher-up thinks is neutral, another may consider outrageous...it all depends on the person looking at you...but I don't have problems with that look, because it looks like me, but better. Just once, I'd love to come to work in a full face of makeup...complete with winged eyeliner and hot pink lipstick. LOL My Chief would kill me.
jaeljasmine
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Eyes: MSF Med plus (brow bone), aurora MSF eyeshadow or fireside, Eyes to Kill Mascara, showstopper (brows). Face: MSF medium plus, MSF Rio, MSF redhead, MSF liquid concealer I work in an office and can't be too over or under done for my line of work.
