[Marilyn]

I'm in a position where I sell to men. I don't use sex to sell, but I have to look nice. Even though I dress conservatively, I do have guys make passes at me from time to time. It can be very uncomfortable. Well back to makeup, I used to use the expensive stuff, Estee Lauder & Clinique but have found that MaxFactor Lasting Performance Foundation, Covergirl Powder, Covergirl perfect point plus eyeliner (Janet, you might try Covergirl's 215 Grey Khaki it's a good color for redheads), Maybelline mascara, Maybelline lipstick & whatever blush and eye shadow work just fine & no one knows the difference. I like the convenience of being about to buy it anywhere 24 hours a day. Someone told me years ago that MaxFactor makes Estee Lauder, and I believe it. Their packaging colors and feel are very similiar. The MaxFactor foundation is the same color as the Estee Lauder that I used, just a little thinner in consistency, but for the huge difference in price, I don't mind is being a little thinner.

Also, I use bronze tones on the eyeshadow so it goes with anything. Much simpler when getting ready in the morning.