On Our Faces: What We’re Currently Using

Amelia will tell you that she has a zero four-butt-cheeks tolerance policy, which is fine, but sometimes you just need to let your ass do what it wants to and multiply. I’ve accidentally slept in thongs before — the following morning is awkward. I feel violated and like I’ve flossed between the wrong cracks. So instead, I wear all-purpose, full-coverage, call-them-heavy-duty-if-you-need-to underwear. To avoid forgetting to change before bed, I tend not to take them off regardless of how tight my pants are.

Hmmm.

I forgot where this was going but think it had something to do with a consistency among facial products and underwear, which is that they are both changed so frequently. That would have likely parlayed into a segue about the current products the girls at Man Repeller are using, followed by the below list, which as fate and the dutiful team would have it is, uh, right below. I would have inserted a punchy line here, followed by “here’s what we’re using,” and…here’s what we’re using:

Sausage making, my friends.

Leandra:

1) Ilia Lip Conditioner in Bang Bang: Remember that time Charlotte turned me on to a green lipstick that turned my lips a charming shade of fuchsia? I just came into a red lipstick that kind of does the same thing. If I smear it across my lips two times, I look like Lou Doillon. If I only apply one coat, I look like myself eating a cherry ice pop. I haven’t applied more but I will — then I’ll report back.

2) Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum: Half cream, half serum, this product smells like olive oil and I swear-to-blog makes my face look like a baby’s ass when I wake up in the morning. My pores feel tight, my soul feels right and all is well north of the neck.

3) Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser: It smells nice and dries out my face in a way that I like. Does that make sense?

4) Olay’s Brow Groomer: My caterpillars can get pretty unruly. This brow gel keeps them in check. Sometimes I use it on my lashes before applying mascara too, which I feel like does the same thing a lash curler would, though I also understand this is more than likely not true by any means.

5) MAC Fast Response Eye Cream: Because the bags under my eyes, though heirlooms and beloved, are not physical products I think I should aim to hold on to forever and this cream seems to understand where I am coming from with that sentiment.

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Amelia:

1) Somme A-Bomb Moisturizer: I use it day and night. The entire line evened out my skin, but this step is the one I really feel the most when I skip it, so I never do.

2) Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, SPF 20: I put it on then forget that I put it on, which means I can lie truthfully when people ask if I’m wearing makeup, and I say no.

3) Benefit Posietint: I use it every day to add color to my lips and cheeks (regardless of whether or not I wear any other makeup) so that I don’t look dead.

4) MAC False Lashes Waterproof Mascara: I switch mascaras every time I run out these days because I keep wanting to try new ones, and then I get hooked. This is my current tube. I watched The Fault in Our Stars AND a Google commercial with this stuff on, and had zero black streaks down my face.

5) Chanel Hydra Beauty Lip Care: It’s kind of a splurge, as I’m pretty loyal to Palmer’s Cocoa Butter for purpose of lip-hydration — BUT, a friend gave it to me and it’s addicting, I think because I’ve paired down my routine so much, little things (like a completely clear balm that tastes a little bit sweet) feel really luxurious. I don’t let people borrow it.

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Charlotte:

1) Dior Lash Maximizer Pumping Serum: It makes a visible difference in the length of my lashes and my mascara goes on considerably less sticky and clumpy then it would without it.

2) Le Labo Perfume: I do not feel like myself unless I am wearing it. I wear a limited edition fragrance that is a collaboration they did with AnOther magazine a few years back. However I am also a huge fan of Bergamote 22 and Santal 26 (which I have a candle of).

3) Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser: My skin feels very dry and sensitive and this face wash is so light that it gently cleans without leaving any residual irritation.

4) Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick: I don’t wear foundation but I grabbed this at the drug store in a pinch because I thought it was concealer. I now use it as under-eye concealer and actually really like it because it is not shiny or sticky and is very lightweight.

5) Healthy Origins 100% Natural Coconut Oil: I alternate between whichever brands my local grocery carries and use it on my skin in the shower and it makes my skin feel great now that dry season is upon us. It also smells kind of like cookies so that’s cool.

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Kayla:

1) Anastasia DipBrow Pomade: Like a cream blush for your eyebrows. I’ve tried ‘em all: powder, gel, pencil, and this one is the best and easiest to use. I never wear any base makeup so having great eyebrows anchors my face

2) Benefit High Beam Highlighter: Looking awake is one of my goals. Faking cheekbones is another one.

3) Raw Coconut Oil: While paying for my groceries, I told the cashier she had the best skin I’ve ever seen. She recommended it. Also works as a deep conditioning treatment and is under $10.

4) Clinique Black Honey Eyeshadow: This shade looks good on a lot of people and is much easier than learning how to do a smokey eye. It reminds me of the Gucci red eye makeup from a few seasons ago that should not have looked as good as it did, but is much more wearable.

5) Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Harlow Red: Red lip + bold brow + bare face, good to go.

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Esther:

1) NIA 24 Skin Strengthening Moisturizer: It smells really fresh and gives a flushed tint to the skin immediately after application. It’s also available on da Amazon!

2) Bumble and Bumble Mending Masque: My ends tend to look really fried and dry. I slap this baby on once a week for five minutes and have really noticed a change in the texture of my hair

3) Smith’s Rosebud Salve: My best friend during winter’s dry months. It lasts forever and works wonders on chapped lips. I also rub it on my knuckles and elbows when they’re feeling dry.

4) Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara:  I hate spending money on mascara since I throw them out every other month. I’ve been using this one since I started wearing mascara; it’s inexpensive, widely available and good.

5) Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel: It’s refreshing and cleansing without being to abrasive on the skin. I use it morning and night.

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Krista:

1) Josie Maran Argan Oil Cleanser: This has made my skin glow. It’s perfect to massage on right before the shower on dry skin, because I’m lazy and hate washing my face on its own.  It’s a miracle for my super sensitive skin too.

2) Bentonite Aztec Clay Mask: this starts to sting when it dries and makes my face look like I’ve just had a chemical peel, so it’s not a mask to do with friends. But my pores get so cleaned out and it gives me even more of a glow than the cleanser. Be warned: the apple cider vinegar also smells.

3) Eyeko Liquid Making Eyes Automatic Gel Eyeliner: So I may have all Eyeko products because of Alexa Chung, but they’re the best of each product that I’ve tried. The mascara makes my lashes longer and fuller and doesn’t make them fall out like other drugstore brands. The eyeliner stays on for days and the brow gel is miraculously the perfect color for my blonde brows. They are all perfect; I don’t want to pick just one to talk about.

4) Rodin Lip Balm: This makes my lips subtly pink and sparkly and moisturized. I use it only for special occasions because it’s so pricey, but totally worth it.

5) MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo: Red matte lips are my obsession and this one takes the cake.

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