I couldn't read all 10 pages of this thread, but I read through some of it. Just to share a few things I've been doing lately... Bodyweight exercises, because I got tired of lugging equipment around. It's better than anything I have found before. Push-ups, squats, leg lifts, and other specific exerc...

I think I am getting it. Not shiney, but "Fresh, like you just got out of the shower" - is that it?

Thank you so much, everyone, for the replies. My daughter is also interested in foundation. Her skin is freckly and sort of ruddy/reddish, and she has a bit of acne right now. Suggestions for foundation? I think my daughter will love mixing her own foundation from your kits. She makes her own earrin...

The reviews are SO helpful! I really depend on them for everything I buy on-line these days! I found as I was going through the reviews in this site that it was kind of annoying that only one review at a time could be opened up. Is there any way that you could put in an option where ALL the reviews ...

Haven't heard of most of the authors that were listed. Raising five *active* children has keep me out of real life for a long time. A couple of years ago, I got the time and inspiritation to start reading again. When I was a teenager, someone gave me a gift of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Finally re...

Hi Jen, Thanks for your response. Now I am having second thoughts about the face powders. I really don't want even a hint of shine. My skin is already oily, and since I am not young with smooth, perfect skin, any illumination just doesn't work with me. I need matte, matte, matte. Perhaps because of ...

I am replying to my own question! My daughter and I sat for hours yesterday looking at all the eye shadow colors! Wow, what a selection! We boiled it down to four colors for her: Ocean (too dark??? she doesn't think so) Butterfly-blue Wink-wink Scallop-pink I may order a few more pinky colors for my...

Hi again, My daughter, age 12 1/2, is absorbed in the eye shadow pages right now, and will be also interested in the lip colors. Greenish eyes, freckly skin with a lot of color in her face (she really doesn't NEED blush like I do), medium brown long straight hair, oval face. Gentle, sweet personalit...

Hi, I am new to mineral powders and just stumbled upon this site this morning. I really don't know the difference between a mineral powder and a regular powder. I am looking for a nice matte powder with just the slightest hint of pink. Many years ago I bought a beautiful loose powder by Estee Lauder...