hi all i wanted to know if anyone has used sleek make up and what your opinion is of it.would you give up your mac iman or marykay for it because personally i'm highly disappointed the products i think are over priced and dont deliver anything .the powder is like rubbing some browmn on the face and the mascara is like charcoal and water.its such a pity because i thot they would've done their home work well .yes they did a lot of hype but when it dies down they will win no market share esp at their prices really disappointed, anybody??

sleek is cheap, my dear in life you get what you pay for.

mac is expensive but my dear it lasts and its good. when it comes to make up don't go cheap - u end up spending more

never tried iman or sleek before but for a natural every day look mary kay is your best bet, but if you want the going out dramatic look mac is the answer

Well for mascara, i tend to use any really, buying an expensive one is for me a waste of money because they both do the same thing, add black liquid to my lid.

and if you feel like you are rubbing brown stuff on your face, then maybe the foundation you are using is not perfect for your skin tone, For Mac, go to debenhams so the professional to get you the right shade for your skin, for mary kay, you can just check on their website for a proffessional near you . .Good luck

I have everything Mac, from Zume to eyeshadows to Brush to Blush. . . .I love it.
Mac Liquid foundation irritates my skin though

But I like change, so I'll try Mary Kay next.

I heard about sleek, but dnt know anybody using one
Can someone use it, take a pix and let us see?

Sorry, the only thing I will use by Sleek is their eyeshadow (which I rarely use) and eye liner. . . the line is drawn there.
You get what you pay for in most cases, but everybody reacts differently to different products.

I wonder how you can even put Mac in the same class with marykay and sleek for Gods sake

Its Mac 4eva baby

I think they are all bad IMHO. They were all terrible for my skin. But everyone is different so it might work for you. I use Bobbi Brown now and I feel like my skin can breathe. Good luck on the search for the holy grail foundation .

Ebonyeyes:

I think they are all bad IMHO. They were all terrible for my skin. But everyone is different so it might work for you. I use Bobbi Brown now and I feel like my skin can breathe. Good luck on the search for the holy grail foundation .

hmmmmmmmmm bobbi brown might go to the west end this week to check out the mac and bobbi brown counter

i know this is off topic but if anyone can reccommend a light weight foundation for me i would appreciate it. i currently use studio fix (Mac) and feel the coverage is not good enough but don't want the weight of a liquid.

redsky1:

hmmmmmmmmm bobbi brown might go to the west end this week to check out the mac and bobbi brown counter

i know this is off topic but if anyone can reccommend a light weight foundation for me i would appreciate it. i currently use studio fix (Mac) and feel the coverage is not good enough but don't want the weight of a liquid.

Try Bobbi brown oil free foundation or Bobbi brown skin foundation, they are both liquid but very light weight and you feel your skin can breathe. Mac is stage makeup that just became mainstream thats why its full coverage and quite thick.

vanitty:

never tried iman or sleek before but for a natural every day look mary kay is your best bet, but if you want the going out dramatic look mac is the answer

Totally agree. I am a Mary Kay user myself, Love the Timewise skin care and most of their Make-up , I don't use foundation much but when I do, I choose the Medium Coverage foundation. Better still, go for their Mineral powder , It's light weight, goes on smooth and your skin looks very natural. MAC is aight but it's just too heavy and pan cakey. I am all for subtle in make-up.

Here's my favourite Mary Kay product.

Sleek has got good eye shadows and mascara,but the powder and foundation is a no no 4 me.I'm a make up artist and it spoilt my job.Mac is a great product, marykay is also a good product but not professional.I recommend Iman,bobbi brown and our very own Lise

Instead of d regular, African women need 2 try FASHION FAIR COSMETICS 4 a change. It's d best 4 women of color n very good 4 our weather condition. Try d loose powder in d right shade 4 d most natural look. I'm chocolate n my shade is Translucent bronze. For a more made up look or 2 cover spots use d compac (d right shade 4 my color is Bronze glo) and 4 a red carpet event use d foundation and complement with d loose powder. It's sold 4 3k5 and 4k respectively. In Ph get urs at Henroll cosmetics, Odinukwe stores both on rumuola rd. Or @ everyday emporium and other reputable shops.

Mimicole:

Instead of d regular, African women need 2 try FASHION FAIR COSMETICS 4 a change. It's d best 4 women of color n very good 4 our weather condition. Try d loose powder in d right shade 4 d most natural look. I'm chocolate n my shade is Translucent bronze. For a more made up look or 2 cover spots use d compac (d right shade 4 my color is Bronze glo) and 4 a red carpet event use d foundation and complement with d loose powder. It's sold 4 3k5 and 4k respectively. In Ph get urs at Henroll cosmetics, Odinukwe stores both on rumuola rd. Or @ everyday emporium and other reputable shops.

I have to disagree . . . I think it is one of the worst for black women full stop.

Secretz:

I have to disagree . . . I think it is one of the worst for black women full stop.

I concur, its thick, cakey and not very flattering.

Ebonyeyes:

I concur, its thick, cakey and not very flattering.

i agree - MAC all the way for me.

but thanks for the big up for the PH stores - i will be there in the new year and need that kind of info.

redsky1:

i agree - MAC all the way for me.

but thanks for the big up for the PH stores - i will be there in the new year and need that kind of info.

Even Mac, me no likey . Its cakey and can cause breakouts

i dont think they are in the same category, a friend gave me the sleek lipgloss which i think is crap by the way, they ve good colours for eyeshadow though, for mac i love their blush & clinique absolutely flawless, i see my sister's face when she uses the clinique(compact) & the result is amazing but i ve to agree when it comes to makeup spend more & u wont regret it

@redsky
not every thing that is expensive okay, it actually depends on your skin type. mac pressed powder is oil based and cakeytherefore if u have oily facial skin it will cause u to breakout
mary kay,sleek and clinique are some great options for powder if u have oily skin

i think sleek is good, i use the liquid foundation, and translucent powder is good, when your buying make up, always consider your skin type,and then the price, because mac as expensive as it is doesn't work for everyone,

What about sonya cosmetics,from forever living products?
I plan buying the brown powder cuz they said its not cakey.
Should i go for it?
NB:am dark skinned

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at d poster are u sure u didnt bu fake sleek products cos its in circulation.as for me sleek is nice although ve used mary kay,iman n MAC.buy from recommended shops.

MaryKay makeup is the best.

^^^^ I dont know if I'll use the word 'best' but I've been using it for years now and I see no reason to change!

4 me its "mac" all the way, though my second best is sleek mineral

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i think some of there products that are good ,while some are just there,but marykay and mac are superb.

mama-gee:

MaryKay makeup is the best.

I don't entirely agree. If u have oily skin Mary Kay is a no no 4 u.

I think Motives by Loren Ridinger beats both sleek,mary kay and Mac,  Out of all MAC is the worst, they use Talc and Parabean in their products:
What really interested me is that they will custom blend a foundation, blush and bronzer for you. Other than Prescriptives, I've never heard of a company who does that. 

Here's how it works. The consultant comes to your house and custom blends foundation, blush and bronzer for you, as you watch. How amazing is that! You get to decide on the finish you want (matte, shimmer or just a little bit of shimmer) for all of the products, and how dark you want your bronzer to be. All of the products are blended to your exact specifications, so you get exactly what you want. They can also blend a lip plumper for you. Their lip plumper is clear, and they can add pigments to it so that you have the exact colour that you want. Amazing isn't it?


And you know what's even better? The products are really cheap! High quality products at a cheap price, what more could you ask for?You'd imagine that a custom foundation would cost a lot, but it only costs N5K (AUD)! Which is filled with Anti-oxidants,sunscreen and other minerals. Feel free to drop a line will tell u how to get it. Official makeup for Bravo Fashion Show in the US.