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MBBTV: Episode 1 – Using a Moisturizer Before Applying Makeup

March 7th, 2010 by Karen 57 Comments


Heya, ladies. Guess which blog just turned three years old. 🙂 Yup, that’s ancient in internet years! MBB’s officially a senior citizen.

Sorry about the hiatus from video, but I’m gonna do them more often now. Here’s a quick tip I learned from makeup artist Billy B, who explained that moisturizers are good for more than just moisturizing.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

MBBTV: Episode 1 – Using a Moisturizer Before Applying Makeup / Originally published March 7th, 2010

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  1. Summer Staff says

    March 7th, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    Love it!!! Most videos give me tips, but I have never heard some of those. You look AMAZING! Your skin looks flawless and I love the pearls 🙂

    Funny thing is, on Facebook I kept coming out super pale and my face looked chalky, and I didn’t know why and neither did my friends! I use Clinique’s Tinted Moistuirizer with SPF 15 and I didn’t even know 🙂 thanks so much!! I want more MBBTV

    Reply
  2. Kate & Zena says

    March 7th, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    Ha ha ha, Tabs has more roles than poor Karen.

    Yay for more videos. We <3 MBB.

    Oh yes, Zena wanted me to send you this particular photo:

    My New Coat

    Reply
  3. NC says

    March 7th, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Nice tips !! and you should be doing more of this 🙂

    Reply
  4. kristen says

    March 7th, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    Congrats on reaching 3 years! That video was awesome, you should definitely do more of them. How’d you do the cool background?
    .-= kristen’s last blog post… Lazy Sunday =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 7:25 pm

      Hi, kristen! Yup, 3 great years.Tabs actually the videos for me in exchange for gravy. 🙂 He used Adobe After Effects, a little bit of Photoshop, a great animation program called Anime Studio and something called Final Cut. That cat loves software, haha!

      Reply
  5. ShonoiF says

    March 7th, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    I like you so much more now Karen. I didn’t even know it was possible. Thank you for the video and I’ll be sure to use these tips>

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:58 pm

      🙂 You are too cute, ShonoiF.

      Have a fantastic week!

      Reply
  6. Deconstruction says

    March 7th, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    I love the video! I look forward to more.
    .-= Deconstruction’s last blog post… No More Purple Hair, Please: Part II =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:57 pm

      Heya, Deconstruction! I’ll be doing more, so check back. 🙂

      Happy Sunday…

      Reply
  7. Devs says

    March 7th, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Love this video, and great tip! Can’t wait for more of these!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:56 pm

      🙂 Hey, Devs! Hope you had a fab weekend.

      Reply
  8. Instant Karma (formerly L) says

    March 7th, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    Aw, you look so cute! I want your skin, grr. I appreciate that Tabs produces your videos XXXXXXS
    …and I think that means “hello” in cat. Tigger clearly appreciates a production by a fellow brown tabby.

    Reply
  9. Rae says

    March 7th, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    Hurrah!!! Happy blogiversary my dear 🙂
    .-= Rae’s last blog post… Lash Boosting: Week One =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks, Rae! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kypris says

    March 7th, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    Yay, congrats on 3 years! Love the video, and I’m looking forward to more. Also, I love bloopers (sometimes they’re my favourite part of watching a show…).

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:55 pm

      Me too! 🙂 I especially love watching the scenes where people are trying NOT to laugh… those crack me up!

      Reply
      • Kypris says

        March 8th, 2010 at 2:14 pm

        I agree, those are totally the best! It’s especially awesome for those where they laugh and you see their true personalities and interactions with others, which are often completely different from their characters (usually mean, dour, or sulky characters :P).

        Reply
  11. jess says

    March 7th, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Karen, you look fantastic! I love your videos. Where did you get that green dress? I heart it! =))

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:54 pm

      Hi Jess,

      I bought that dress from Marshall’s a couple weeks ago. It’s a Calvin Klein that I basically got for half off… I love that store!

      Reply
  12. Amber says

    March 7th, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    That was cute! Happy 3 years!
    .-= Amber’s last blog post… Cure for the common cold =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:54 pm

      Hi Amber,

      How’s your weekend been? I can’t believe it’s already Sunday… am fully NOT prepared to face the week.

      Reply
  13. heyhey says

    March 7th, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    Oh heyyyyyyy, look who’s compositing! This is quite the upgrade from your previous vids. Fancy! And love the outtakes.

    Now how about some Tabs vids and give Rich + Winston a run for their money (where is Rudy, btw?).

    And thank you for the SPF reminder. Got a summer wedding coming up!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:53 pm

      Poor Rudy! Winston seems to always snatch the spotlight away from him!

      Wait… are you getting married or are you gonna be in a wedding?

      Reply
  14. shivotra says

    March 7th, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    your skin looks fab. happy anniversary.
    .-= shivotra’s last blog post… This is so frustrating. =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:51 pm

      That’s our good old Laura Mercier foundation! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Paris B says

    March 7th, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Congrats for reaching 3 years! Here’s to many many more 🙂
    .-= Paris B’s last blog post… Diorshow Extase Mascara : Great for volume if you don’t cry when accepting Oscars =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7th, 2010 at 6:50 pm

      Hey Paris!

      Thanks very much. I hope you weekend was great! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Anna says

    March 7th, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    Haha yay it’s cool to see you talking and moving as opposed to just reading your blog (does that sound creepy? Maybe slightly). You’re so cute!

    Reply
  17. Sarah says

    March 7th, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    I love the intro!

    And the tip of course, but mostly the intro and pink background! I love all your other videos, but this one definitely sets a more professional tone and image!

    Reply
  18. gn. says

    March 7th, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    Happy blogiversary!

    This may seem weird but I’m really hypnotized (for lack of a better term) by your voice. O.o This video is so fun to watch. It feels like I’m watching one of those fashion week videos. Heehee.

    Reply
  19. marisol says

    March 7th, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    You. Rock.
    .-= marisol’s last blog post… Beauty makes people come together =-.

    Reply
  20. Ellie says

    March 7th, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    Congratulations! It’s been great, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your amazing work!

    Reply
  21. Karen B says

    March 7th, 2010 at 11:31 pm

    Congratulations Karen! Can’t believe it’s three years already, awesome!
    .-= Karen B’s last blog post… Friday Fame =-.

    Reply
  22. Babybubblz says

    March 8th, 2010 at 12:01 am

    Congrats! Looking foward to more videos! I like that they are short and sweet =)

    Reply
  23. Audrey says

    March 8th, 2010 at 12:17 am

    Flashy video, Karen! Nicely done 🙂
    .-= Audrey’s last blog post… I’m such a dork! =-.

    Reply
  24. V. says

    March 8th, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Congratulations!!! I love ur blog, so please keep it up for another 3×100 years 🙂
    .-= V.’s last blog post… Denim =-.

    Reply
  25. Sonja says

    March 8th, 2010 at 5:16 am

    Yeey for the video, you were super adorable!!

    I’m on the hunt for a new moisturizer (is that the hardest word to spell or what?!) because my oily skin developed some dry patches on my cheeks, probably due to the cold weather. Not even my Clinique Dramatically different moisturizer is helping anymore…

    Reply
  26. NINA says

    March 8th, 2010 at 5:31 am

    Awesome vid! And congratulations on 3 years, Karen!

    Reply
  27. Doreen says

    March 8th, 2010 at 5:51 am

    Congrats on reaching 3 years! I always love to read your blog, Karen, and here’s to many more years to come! I LOVED this video—please give Tabs my kind regards on a great directing job, too. Great tips, and I never thought about using a brush to apply moisturizer before. Right now I’m just using fingertips for both moisturizer and foundation, but when I do convince myself to use a kabuki for foundation, I’ll definitely try it out. Thanks so much! P.S.: Your skin looks fantastic in the video!

    Reply
  28. Marina says

    March 8th, 2010 at 5:51 am

    Congrats, Karen, that’s so great! My blog is just a bit more than 1 year so far 🙂
    .-= Marina’s last blog post… Coral Prettiness by Bourjois for Spring 2010 =-.

    Reply
  29. gio says

    March 8th, 2010 at 6:08 am

    That videos is awesome, can’t wait for more of them! Great tip too!

    Congrats on reaching 3 years!
    .-= gio’s last blog post… New Collection: Philosophy The Color Of Grace =-.

    Reply
  30. CB says

    March 8th, 2010 at 7:21 am

    Hey Karen,

    Your video made me smile 🙂 Congratulations on the blog becoming 3 years old! I will try out that tip of using a foundation brush to apply moisturiser. Props to u and Tabs!

    Reply
  31. Eileen says

    March 8th, 2010 at 9:35 am

    This is the first time I’ve seen one of your videos. Your warm and sunny disposition come shining through. I enjoy your humorous approach (i.e. the Rouge Coco series) and can see why you’ve been going strong for three years. Congratulations!

    Reply
  32. Barbara says

    March 8th, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Love the video! It’s so much fun to see you “live”. You should be on E, interviewing people about their makeup and skincare routines -You have a great prescence. And as usual, Tabs did a great job with his multiple responsibilities. I hope your craft services table includes lots of Fancy Feast and gravy 🙂

    Reply
  33. qudz104 says

    March 8th, 2010 at 11:40 am

    congrats on 3 years!!!!!!! youre one of the only 2 makeup blogs i read.. rock on sister! heres to many more years to come!!

    Reply
  34. Marian says

    March 8th, 2010 at 11:54 am

    Congratulations! I’ve recently discovered your blog and I just love it! I look forward to each and every entry from you and base lots of my purchases on your advice. Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  35. Scentsy woman says

    March 8th, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Great tip with the makeup brush! I just shared with my bestie and I’m now following your updates! Thanks =)

    Reply
  36. Daria says

    March 8th, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    Happy anniversary! Great video – you’re completely adorable! Can’t wait for more 😀

    Reply
  37. Christine says

    March 8th, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Congratulations on the three year anniversary! Lovely video – I couldn’t figure out why my face kept on going so white in photos when in normal lighting, I look normal. Now, I know it’s because of the SPF in my moisturizer. I can now avoid people screaming, “OMG!!! IT’S MICHAEL JACKSON!” when they see me in photos.

    Reply
  38. diane says

    March 9th, 2010 at 3:07 am

    Happy birthday MBB!!! I’ve been a follower for a few month and I love it!!!

    Thanks for the video!

    have a fun day, Karen!

    kiss
    .-= diane’s last blog post… A day in the park =-.

    Reply
  39. Halifax says

    March 9th, 2010 at 8:54 am

    Love this video, please keep them coming

    Reply
  40. Anastasia says

    March 9th, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Happy birthday MBB! Glad to see the videos come back. Thanks for the SPF tip!

    Reply
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    April 8th, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    cute enough

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  43. Jeneve says

    April 15th, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Congrats on reaching 3 years! I have just come across your blog and love your video and your beauty tips. I love the content of your blog and I think it will benefits my viewer so I have added your blog to my website. Hope you don’t mind.

    You can view it @ http://www.unique-women-clothing.com/website-link.html
    Using a Moisturizer Before Applying Makeup

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  44. alexa says

    April 12th, 2012 at 10:40 am

    is it true that people with oily skin need not wear moisturizers under their makeup?

    Reply
  45. chic mik says

    July 8th, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Lots of moisturizing products make me break out or itch. Thank GOD I found the Citrus Clear Control Moisturizer because I can use it liberally and my face feels instantly fresh! There is no waiting necessary. You can instantly apply your makeup after and it is 0% oily.

    I typically can not sleep in other moisturizers without waking up with little white heads (gross) and I can apply Citrus Clear morning and night after i wash my face. Even my toddler uses it in the winter on his little cheeks.

    Reply

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