footballgirl_86 Posted October 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2014 What do you swear by for setting you makeup? ..Especially during Caribbean Cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I like Smashbox primer....that holds everything in place. I live in a humid area (near DC...the armpit of the country)..so if it works here, it will work anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted October 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) I love Estee Lauder's Lucidity pressed powder. I bought another 2 compacts on board the ship last week which is my best price. Love the stuff but I'm not from a humid climate. We live in hot dry summers and cold dry winters. I started buying it on a cruise to the Panama and it just out did all my other stuff. So I keep searching and failing to find a cheaper alternative that works as well and keep coming back to it. I dust it on with a blush brush which always works for me. I think the recent purchase makes about 5 that I've bought, 4 on board, one here on land at home when I ran out between cruises. (which is why I buy in twos now). 10% discount on the first 2 days of the cruise including embarkation day so go then if you are going to spend 50$ or more. That all said, Lucidity is my best bet when I do hit humidity. I usually don't bother with foundation on board so I use it as a setting powder to keep sunscreen from traveling into my eyes and stinging. The Lucidity does the job and the last cruise photos we had done, I was wearing it and sunscreen like usual and the photo looks great. It adds a little something to blur lines and it seems to do that for me but your mileage may vary as they say. I think of it as a sort of almost powder foundation. Never looks caked on when I use the blush brush to apply and dust off the excess. Edited October 6, 2014 by Kamloops50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxcutie Posted October 7, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I don't cruise until November, but I like Smashbox primer and I use MAC Fix + as well. Avon has a new primer that I ordered so hopefully it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted October 7, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This subject has come up once before and a poster recommended something other than the normal face primer.......now don't laugh until you try it.:D I tried it, now it's what I use and it's just so darn CHEAP. Here are 2 blogs with details, one that even compares it with Smashbox. http://www.myvanitybasics.com/2012/04/monistat-chafing-gel-vs-smashbox-photo.html http://bunbunmakeuptips.com/5-good-reasons-you-need-the-monistat-chafing-relief-powder-gel-as-a-face-primer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyvinny Posted October 7, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 7, 2014 MAC spray. It's awesome and lasts forever. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy123 Posted October 7, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This subject has come up once before and a poster recommended something other than the normal face primer.......now don't laugh until you try it.:D I tried it, now it's what I use and it's just so darn CHEAP. Here are 2 blogs with details, one that even compares it with Smashbox. http://www.myvanitybasics.com/2012/04/monistat-chafing-gel-vs-smashbox-photo.html http://bunbunmakeuptips.com/5-good-reasons-you-need-the-monistat-chafing-relief-powder-gel-as-a-face-primer/ I learned about this stuff from this board and it is amazing! I use it as a primer and much more. I have learned so much from everyone here but have never had much to add, but you should really try the Monistat chaffing cream, it works. Just one more note I have very sensitive fair skin and this caused NO problems, just baby soft dry skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 7, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Start with a good primer, then foundation, then a dust of powder. Now dip a cotton square in iced water, wring it out, then press lightly all over face. You may need to refresh it if you are in a warm room. Dust again with powder if necessary. I learnt this trick many many years ago and it really does help. Primers make it even better. Edited October 7, 2014 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoknkentucky Posted October 7, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I learned about this stuff from this board and it is amazing! I use it as a primer and much more. I have learned so much from everyone here but have never had much to add, but you should really try the Monistat chaffing cream, it works. Just one more note I have very sensitive fair skin and this caused NO problems, just baby soft dry skin. his subject has come up once before and a poster recommended something other than the normal face primer.......now don't laugh until you try it. I tried it, now it's what I use and it's just so darn CHEAP. Here are 2 blogs with details, one that even compares it with Smashbox. http://www.myvanitybasics.com/2012/0...box-photo.html http://bunbunmakeuptips.com/5-good-r...a-face-primer/ I agree wholeheartedly with Cindy123. This may be the very best tip/hint I've read over the years on cruise critics. IT WORKS like a dream and I keep more of my cold, hard cash for more important things--like travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted October 26, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 26, 2014 This subject has come up once before and a poster recommended something other than the normal face primer.......now don't laugh until you try it.:D I tried it, now it's what I use and it's just so darn CHEAP. Here are 2 blogs with details, one that even compares it with Smashbox. http://www.myvanitybasics.com/2012/04/monistat-chafing-gel-vs-smashbox-photo.html http://bunbunmakeuptips.com/5-good-reasons-you-need-the-monistat-chafing-relief-powder-gel-as-a-face-primer/ and I use Baby powder to finish...no colour, fragrance, and works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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