Nope, I don't mind, Fitness Brain.
To laser my face, neck, arms, and decollete (chest area), it will be $1024 per visit. He thinks I will need two or three treatments.
I think fees differ by where you live. I'm in the Chicagoland area.

I've been thinking about sme non-invasive procedures
but I guess I have to wait until I fnisih my PhD and get a real job
hopefully at the end of this year

 
There's been a lot of discussion about packaging and just how far we're willing to go to get that last little bit out of the tube and there are also quite a few of us who use Urban Decay's Primer Potion so I thought I'd post this:
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I don't know if I should be happy to learn that there's so much more product in the tube than I thought or if I should be madder than Hell that I can't get at it without having to saw the tube open.
I'm just finishing up a tube (or so I thought) or UDPP and also using the Trish McEvoy primer. I like both products so I think once I've used up the Urban Decay I'll switch to the Trish McEvoy. I really don't think I should need a hacksaw to get at the product.
 

Gloria:  I'm going to say yes, but that is fine!  When we go out for sushi the server always knows what we want to drink and she knows I always want at least a Spicy  Salmon Hand Roll.  We go there at least twice a week, but we have been so busy lately we haven't gone at all 

I don't know if you can tell the difference between the new tubes and the old tubes but I assume the one she cuts up is the old one.( I wonder if you're actually getting less product in the new tube. I assume that there was no correlating drop in price. ) I'm going to cut up the tube I've got and see how much more I can get out of it. I've had it for a while so I assume it's the old tube. Maybe when you're done with your tube, you can cut it up and we can compare how much waste product there is since you've got one of the new tubes.
I wish I had a really accurate scale. I'd love to know if you can get the advertised amount of product out using the "correct" method of application.

NARS makes a great oil-free foundation.. it's very matte, and gives great coverage without making you look like your wearing a mask..
the doctor I used to work for was fooled into thinking I had great skin cuz of my foundation.. crazy huh?
the only complaint i've heard about for that oil-free foundation is that it could be hard to blend because it's soo matte.. but u can always add a little tiny bit of moisturizer to make it a bit easier to blend.. or use a wet sponge.. u can also add a little shimmery foundation into it for a luminescent glow..
i personally just use my fingers to apply it in the morning..
 
oh wait, there's another complaint.. the bottle does NOT come with a pump.. i couldn't find a pump online either, and everytime i go to the mall, i forget to ask my NARS MUA about that..

Purple, I was thinking the exact same thing about the UDPP when I saw the info about the bottle and realized what the MA was talking about when she said they changed the bottle. It probably is less product for the same amount of money.
Mine seems to be lasting quite a while, but then again, I don't use the brush. I wipe the brush on my finger and then apply it that way. I think I use less that way than I would with the brush. But I will definitely be cutting up the tube when I'm done!

I heard benefit galactic shield is a really good concealer for blemishes, which actually treats them as well
has ayone used it?

Nars at Nordstrom got their testers for the Shanghai Lily collection just a few days ago, so Holly, my favorite make up artist (sooo talented, but moving to Hawaii.. sad for me but great for her and everyone in Hawaii) invited me in to get my make up done. 
First she moisturized my face with their Balancing Moisture Lotion mixed in with their Brightening Serum.  Then she mixed the Brightening Serum with their oil-free foundation in Santa Fe (my color), and applied it all over nose and cheeks.  Then she applied the foundation alone on my forehead (to avoid a shining forehead), and around my nose where it's red due to allergies.  She topped it off with a light dusting of pressed powder on my nose. 
Then she worked on my cheeks.  She mixed 2 different matte bronzers and applied it lightly on my temples, underneath my cheek bones, and below my jaws.  She then applied Sin on my cheek bones, then applied Luster on the apples of my cheek.  She finished it all by highlighting right underneath my brow bones and the very very top of my cheek bones with Albatross.  She took time to blend everything together so my face didn't look all streaky.  The end result?  VERY gorgeous and dynamic.
Afterwards she went to work on my eyes using the Alahambra duo.  First she applied the pink color all over as a base, then applied the gold/champagne color close to my lash lines for a contrast.  Then she mixed both colors in Bohemian Gold to apply in my crease to create a contour.  Then she applied Abyssinia (also new from the SL collection) right underneath my brow bones.  Then she blend it to create a beautiful and polished look.  To line my eyes, she dipped a wet flat brush into Night Clubbing (black/brown with gold shimmers), and just dotted my top line with it, and smudged it slightly on my bottom lashes.  She topped it all off with a healthy coating (or 3) of their mascara in Black Orchid.
Then what I call Holly's masterpiece.  She custom blended a lip color to complete my whole look, and oh my god, it was beautiful.  I wish it was an actual color in gloss form so I can just buy it.  She mixed Chica Boom (a lip lacquer), (I think) Boogie Nights, and Greek Holiday (from the new collection) to create the pink berry color that made my lips look poutier than Angelina Jolie's lips!  The color just POPPED, and made my lips look smooth and sexy and everything you'd ever want lips to look like. 
Afterwards my hubby took me out to eat, but unfortunately he didn't appreciate my make up as much.  I didn't get to take pix of myself in good lighting since I went straight to the restaurant from Nordstrom.  I'll post pix up on my blog later, and will let you guys know when it's up.
Oh.. so what did I purchase?
Alahambra eyeshadow duo, Sin blush, and the Balancing Moisture Lotion (which goes under the skincare thread but oh well).  I did get a wonderful freebie gift too.  =D

Ok I had a rough night with a bottle of wine and woke up looking and feeling like death...thats a BAD thing so I went to the market to get a few things for dinner and decided I would head to the mall.  I went to the Benefit counter just to get You Rebel tinted moisturizer and started looking around and the MA and I started talking and before I knew it I was sitting in the chair having a little make-over.  It was not nearly as extravagent as Gloria's, but it was nice. 
She used of course You Rebel and mixed it with Firmology their skin firming serum and applied it all over my face.  Then she used High Beam which is a shimmer to give you the 'dewy' look on my cheek bones.  She showed me how to actually use the Benetint on my cheeks and then used their new face powder Throbb, a dash of mascara and benetint on the lips followed by California Kissin' brightening lip shine and then I didn't look like I drank an entire bottle of wine the night before! 
I ended up with You Rebel and California Kissin'.  I have to say I really really LIKE the lip shine.  It's blue and shimmery, it doesn't go on blue and it's minty!  LOVE it!

I really like Nars, although all I have of theirs so far are 2 multiples and 1 blush. It is quite expensive. I've heard the shadows are amazing, but they're so pricey! If I start buying them, I know I won't be able to stop!
The other brand I am slowly falling in love with is LORAC. I recently bought their Lotsa collection and liked all the pieces. I am considering another of their packaged collections now because they are such a good deal. There is something about LORAC's products that seem so luxurious to me. I especially like their new croc palette.
Stila also has a few great packages right now, which are super deals. Of course, it's really only a deal if you like all the stuff it comes with, but $120 worth of products for $40 sounds pretty cool to me!

Bad Gal Lash smeared and smudged all over my eyes by the time I walked into work.  Perhaps they have a waterproof version, but I really didn't like how it smudged.  I seriously had panda eyes because it smudged on top of my lids, AND on the bottom of my eyes.

I went to Ulta on Friday and got  a small bottle of Clinique's Happy perfume.  I have been wanting to try it so I did.  I do like it! though I know it isn't a very adventursome scent.  With my purchase i got a faux silvertone charm bracelet...with an emphasis on the "tone"...not quite to my taste but what the heck! 

I picked up the wild violet eye quad from the Laura Mercier Seduction collection because I just dont' have enough purple eye shadow.  (I already have the shy violet eye quad.) I also got a new lipstick called, um, violet. I also scheduled a makeover with a Laura Mercier artist next Saturday so they can show me what to do with all this stuff.

I'm having mine at Blue Mercury. They're doing a series of promotions and have makeup artists coming in every weekend for the brands they sell. Laura Mercier is March 8,  They've got someone coming in from NARS in April; I may schedule a makeover with them as well since there's no charge and no obligation to buy, although I'll probably buy stuff anyway. Sometimes, there's a charge but that usually gets credited to the cost of any products you buy. Sometimes they'll have a visiting artist working at the counter who'll give you a makeover if you and they have the time (I've had this done at the Chanel counter) and sometimes you can schedule a time with the SA who works there regularly. If there's a particular brand you like, ask about it. I think Sephora will do it also, which is handy if you want to try multiple brands. It helps to be on a first name basis with the SAs. They'll let you know of any promotions that are coming or will spend more time with you if you're interested in trying out a bunch of new products. I'm friendly with the SA at Chanel and the manager at Blue Mercury. They keep me up to date on when the limited edition stuff is coming out, which is helpful with Chanel since stuff tends to sell out fast.

yay for fiberwig!  did you get to have a make over yet FB?  let us know the results..
I wanted to make guacamole, but I was out of tomato, so I stopped by the grocery store that was next to a CVS. 
L'oreal is having a Buy 1 Get 1 50% off on their face and eye products, and a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE on their lip products.  Since I'm trying to be somewhat of a MUA (well.. I'm dictating the looks, and hiring a steadier hand to do the actual work), I got a foundation from their True Match line.  I'm using my sister as a model, so I have a good idea what her skin color is, so I'm hoping it'll work out.  I tried a little bit on my wrist, and it is very liquidy (which I like) and very blendable (even more so than my beloved NARS!)..
I also got their True Match powder for me in Natural Buff, and I like it.  I am SOO surprised by the quality and by the packaging.  It has a mirror on the bottom side, along with a decent sponge.  It slides on very smoothly, covers my pores well, mattifies my face, but is not too powdery.  I still manage to have that youthful glow that I like. 
So yea, I spent about $15 on both products, the foundation and the powder, which is great!  The ONLY thing I don't like is the packaging of the foundation.  It's in a glass bottle with out a pump, and unlike the foundation I got from NARS (which also does not have a pump), I can't ask the SA for one. 
I also bought Covergirl's Lashblast mascara.  I just applied about 20 coats on my lashes, and it looks great.  Good formula, good color, and the fat wand with the short bristles work really well. 

well, I did get a hair make-over
and I loove my color, however It took soo long that I couldn't get a haircut
So I am going to get a haircut and blowdry and then maybe I'll stop at sephora and ask for some smoky eyes, since the only thing I really do is my eyes, I wanted to try some tarte eyeshadows, they have a litlle kit I think is adorable
Then I will have to go out!!!

I hit up the MAC counter a few weeks back and got:
Light Eye Primer (Thought the gold shimmery was a bit much at times)
Fluidline Eyeliner in Dipdown (a nice brown)
Small angled brush for the liner
Brush cleaner!  (I am most satisfied with the cleaner)
I also hit up Benefit which is right next to MAC and picked up
Eye Bright to brighten tired eyes...which I seem to have a lot lately :(
**I went to the mall to get a new cell phone...mine is crappy....and the sales guy told me to wait a month for a killer discount so I took my phone money and went to Macy*s instead...bad cate
**pas:  LOVE badgal blue!  Think it'll be my next purchase!

^That sounds like a great haul.  I'm going to the makeover at bluemercury in April, and hopefully I'll have some money saved up.  They have this turquois color that caught my eye. 

Interesting, PR.
Also, can you be more specific as to what was too irritating? Those are the products I need to stay WAY clear of due to my hyper-sensitive skin.

If it makes you feel any better, I did the same thing with a Chanel lipstick. I was sick when I saw I spent $30.00 on it, and it doesn't even plump the lips!

Judy, she only used the tinted moisturizer (a lot of it, far more than I normally use) and the concealer, both of which I already have, but it took FOREVER. She probably spent 10 minutes fussing  with those just two products.
I like the plumper and don't feel as bas about spending the $30, although I'll try and find a cheaper alternative when I've used this tube up. I may even do a side-by-side comparision today and see how much it plumps. It definitely makes my lips shiny but not gloppy or sparkly.
I bought a red Chanticaille lipstick when I picked up my pants at Neiman's on Thursday. Has anyone seen the Bluefly ad with the woman going through airport security with no clothes on? I love her makeup. I've never been a huge fan of red lipstick on me or anyone else, but I think her makeup looks great. When I got my makeover, the LM artist showed me how get a nicely defined mouth and I really like the look so I took the time and tried about 30 reds until I found one that looks good on me. I played for a while yesterday and could actually reproduce the look. Unfortunately, it's very high maintenance and requires constant touching up so I'll save it for a special occassion. I can still wear the lipstick for a more natural look if I dab it on over a balm and skip the lip pencil.

I had to run into Everett yesterday, and made the mistake of stopping by Macy's. Big mistake! Wouldn't you know Lancome was having a buy with a buy. Buy anything, and for $28.50 you got a duffel bag, a make up bag, a compact with four shadows and a blush, jars of Absolute Premium and Absolute Night, and two lipsticks. I walk out with that and two eye shadows in Off the Rack and Exhibition. (I looked at the colors on the Lancome site. They do not look anything like the real product.)

I looked at the L.U.C.I. eye shadow duo. The Photonic shadow is awesome, but I think it is a little to showy for my a age. It was still tempting, but $45.00! The pan of Photonic is really small too.

When I got home, Mac's paint pot in Layin' Low was waiting for me. I'm still waiting for Perky.

I would love to shop with you guys! Too bad I live so far from you :(

Camano Island, WA. It's about 1 1/2 hrs drive north of Seattle, about halfway between Seattle and the Canadian Border. It's a quiet little community, but I like it.