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Ride or Die Tag! Holy Grail MakeUp

Today I’m doing Jaclyn Hill’s “Ride or Die” tag revealing all my Holy Grail Makeup with an emphasis on what works for mature women!

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26 Responses to "Ride or Die Tag! Holy Grail MakeUp"

Wendy Arnold says:

April 30, 2018 at 11:37 am

Hi Angie
Find your posts really interesting and taking your advice about the non-luminous under eye area being more flattering. Was about to order the lancome concealer but read so many comments from fans of it saying the formula has changed and its not as good. Have you bought one recently and what do you think? Its a lot of money to spend on something I may be disappointed with.
Cheers.
Wendy – a British fan x

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Kathleen says:

March 28, 2017 at 12:33 am

You are so cute!! “Who bakes everyday -cookies OR your face?”…lol

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Denise A says:

December 13, 2016 at 1:43 pm

Love your videos!

I am 61 with fair, sensitive skin prone to breakouts. I discovered your blog 3 years ago. My skin has never looked better with hardly any flare ups, FIANALLY! As a teenager I remember my dermatologist saying my oily skin would be an asset when I got older, I just never thought he meant 60!
I use and love 8 of your makeup faves. I was a contour virgin until recently when I tried the wonder stick. Super easy and looks awesome.

Thanks for all your hard work. You help me look my best so I feel good which in turn benefits those around me. Gotta love that ripple effect.

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Jill says:

October 14, 2016 at 11:58 am

Hi, Angie.

I have a quick question. It looks like you really like the Laura Mercier primer, but I saw in your latest video that you used the J.One Jelly pack. Did you like this and is it worth the money? Or would you still go with the Laura Mercier primer?

Thanks,

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1. Angie says:
  
  October 21, 2016 at 9:59 am
  
  I impulse purchased the J.One Jelly Pack based on Sephora’s marketing that it would glue my foundation in place all day… after using it a few times, I can’t say that it lived up to my expectations or was worth the money. 🙁
  
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Sandy C says:

September 29, 2016 at 7:17 pm

I absolutely love your videos. I have tried the Tarte eye primer and will never use anything else. I made a list of your Holy Grail products and am ready to try them. Thank you soooo very much for trying the products and posting your results. You seem to answer the very questions I have yet don’t have the time.

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Kelli says:

September 29, 2016 at 2:39 am

Love your suggestions! Can you tell me which shade of lipstick you’re wearing in this video?

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1. Angie says:
  
  September 30, 2016 at 10:56 am
  
  That looks like “Razzle Dazzle Rose” from Too Faced La Creme Lipstick.
  
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Dawn Peterson says:

September 24, 2016 at 6:50 pm

Hey Angie –

A few things to comment on. Number one – Becca Perfect Skin Mineral Powder is discontinued!! Considering that you turned me on to this one so it’s all your fault – LOL! – what are we gonna do now?!? It’s actually the story of my makeup life – products I REALLY love always seemed to get either discontinued or “new and improved” – meaning they usually suck after!! And have you ever tried Bare Minerals 5 in 1 Cream shadows? They are absolutely HG material for me – I’m 52 with the usual eyelid crepiness, inner corner darkness, and yadda yadda yadda! They are the total BOMB as either primers or stand alone shadows – everything stays vibrant, lasts all day, and NO creasing. And primer – I just got a sample of Laura Geller’s SPF 30 Spackle primer, and I think I’m in love. And I also have issues with chemical sunscreens, but no problems with this so far. I just really like the way my makeup goes on and stays on – around my nose and mouth especially, and it also really minimizes my pores. And for the record, I can’t stand the regular spackle, so I wasn’t expecting to like this, but I do. And finally – Loreal Brow stylist plumper – brow perfection!! My brows stay in place, look neat, don’t flake, takes literally 2 minutes to apply in the morning, and don’t come off ALL DAY, till I remove it with oil cleanser – and it’s 7 bucks. OK, I’m done. Just wanted to throw in my two cents, especially as these are products that I think are really suited to our age group. But the Becca powder! I’m kind of at a loss about that one!

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Karen says:

September 21, 2016 at 8:18 pm

Hi Angie. I love, love, love your site!!!!!
I have a question. I use the Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet foundation. You have recommended using Laura Mercier Foundation primer with that foundation. I was in Bloomingdales today and they did not have the original formula. She said the hydrating formula was almost the same and good for someone my age, 49. I bought it but now wondering if you have tried the hydrating version and found it to work the same?

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1. Angie says:
  
  September 22, 2016 at 2:10 pm
  
  Sorry, I haven’t tried that one…
  
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Kim Elmore says:

September 21, 2016 at 10:12 am

You said original v of LM Primer. Regular or oil-free? Thanks! Luv ya!!

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1. Angie says:
  
  September 22, 2016 at 2:11 pm
  
  Original
  
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Amie Schantz says:

September 7, 2016 at 1:42 pm

Hi!

The list of things I have tried that you recommended:

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet – this one thing is what keeps me coming back to see what else you are using. I LOVE this!

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer

Hope you enjoy your empty nest!
Thanks for sharing!
Amie

Hourglass Mascara – been using for a week, so far so good

Too Faced Lip in Spice Spice Baby – I have invisalign braces, and this formula in this color adheres to my lips and not my braces

You have me seriously contemplating the Eye Brow Kit, though I am not at all very adept at much more than a pencil up there, watching you makes me feel like I could.

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1. Angie says:
  
  September 13, 2016 at 10:16 am
  
  Hi Amie~ Thanks for your list!! It’s awesome that you found products you love!! Now that I’ve got the hang of it, the brow stencils are quicker, easier, and look better than any brow pencil or powder I’d used in the past (just a little encouragement) LOL! xoxo ~angie
  
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Soph says:

September 4, 2016 at 2:47 am

Hi Angie, this was a great tutorial. It was really helpful to hear the detailed explanations of why each product was your holy grail. Thank you!

One thing that wasn’t discussed, perhaps because it wasn’t part of the challenge, was sunscreen. I’ve watched your video on mineral sunscreens so I know which ones you really like. But if you had to pick one as your HG, which would you choose? 🙂 Thanks!

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Patricia says:

September 3, 2016 at 1:02 am

Angie,

Big question for you. I’ve been using Retin A for about 2 months along with Timeless serum and Olay products. Feel I have lost facial fat/collagen and pigmented areas have darkened, with new ones appearing. Fine lines have increased although skin is a little brighter and less coarse. Don’t know if to continue with RetinA and serum. Did you experience similar. I use spf50 which I hate the feel of and which irritates my skin. I’m older than you with more wrinkles but same thin facial features so you can understand I’m fearful of losing more facial fullness. Thinking of going for Yag laser treatment but note a lot of women report loss of facial fat following laser treatment. Did you find this. Also some report scarring and darkening of pigmentation. As I’m in my 60’s, am wondering if the collagen is as easily replaced at this age. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Know you can only comment on your own experience but we like to know if you had any similar problems initially.

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1. Angie says:
  
  September 13, 2016 at 10:32 am
  
  Hi Patricia~ I didn’t experience anything like what you’re seeing and unfortunately, I can’t really advise about how lasers might affect facial fat. What I do know is that collagen production decreases every year so anything that help build it up is a win for me. xo ~angie
  
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LA says:

September 1, 2016 at 6:43 pm

Love your site! Can’t thank you enough for all your work and dedication,
Products I use: Chanel PLV foundation, It bye bye pores powder, Covergirl super size mascara, Too Faced lipstick.
I also follow the vast majority of your skin care routine. I had a bad reaction to the Olay products so now using mad hippie. For adult acne breakouts I use a prescription product Tactupump that works wonders. I also use SkinCeuticals physical Fusion UV defends for a mineral spf 50 sun protection.

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silvia says:

August 31, 2016 at 3:30 pm

I love your videos. Thanks for such great research. Chanel foundation has been my holy grail for years & I tried to find a drugstore substitution with no success! I just bought the nyx stick because of your video. I hope I love it as much as you do. Have you tried the Cotz tinted moisturizer? I received it in my June Target box & I really like it.

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Carrie says:

August 30, 2016 at 5:13 pm

Thank you, Angie! This was a fun video!

I now use many of the products you have recommended. Here are the ones I love:

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet
Laura Mercier Primer
ByeBye Pores Trans Powder
Tarte Clean Slate 360 Eye Primer

The PLV foundation is the most beautiful foundation. I love the way it applies, looks and feels!

I am not loving the Too Faced lip cream, it isn’t long-wearing enough for me. And, I purchased the Lorac 2 Pro palatte over the weekend and am not loving it so far but will keep on! My eyes are teeny tiny with hooded eyelids so not a lot to work with.

Thank you for all you do! I really enjoy your videos and look forward to more!

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kay trench says:

August 30, 2016 at 3:41 pm

love all your sharing.

please, what lipstick is your favorite?

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 30, 2016 at 4:31 pm
  
  Do you mean which shade of Too Faced La Creme Lipstick? Either Spice Spice Baby or Nude Beach.
  
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K. ONeil says:

August 30, 2016 at 3:03 pm

Tarte 360 eye primer (miracle).

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K. ONeil says:

August 30, 2016 at 3:01 pm

Favorite products (most of which you’ve recommended).

Too Faced Le Creme lipsticks. (Best in world)
Cavier Cream Hair Styling cream.
It Cosmetics CC cream foundation (my skin isn’t oily)
It cosmetics bye bye pores blush
Urban Decay Basics 2 (I use darkest gray to tight line and line with flat brush)
Lancôme Definicils Mascara
Rimmel Lip Liner
Rapidlash serum (eyebrows only). Chicken

Oil Of Olay Body wash
Used your coupon for Retin A. Will start in two weeks
Just opened the eSalon box order. Since I’m transitioning to my natural silver gray they gave me a color enhancing treatment to keep me silver (Tinted Love) and I’m trying their shampoo. Also received a brow color wand. We’ll see.

I look forward to your videos. You’ve got a great personality and are so sincere. (Love the fast forward little squeaks). I was heartbroken with empty nest a few years ago. It’s hard for a while. They were just becoming funny adults and now they’re on their way :(. It’s a proud time too though. Good luck to your girls and that newish man you live with

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1. Angie says:
  
  August 30, 2016 at 4:33 pm
  
  LOL, you cracked me up with that last line! Thanks for the chuckle and the support during my empty-nest sadness. Love that you’ve tried and loved so many!! Hope the eSalon works for you too!! xo ~angie
  
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