2browneyes
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I just peeked at that kit. It looks pretty but idk if it would work with my skintone....or am I just using that as an excuse not to buy when I really do wanna order it...LOL smh
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2browneyes
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Thx for the info....I'll chat with my wallet and see what we decide 
funny! I think that blush would look really pretty on you but I don't know if you like those shades. Its really hard to say about the eyeshadow because theirs are hit & miss. Sometimes they are really pigmented & sometimes not. Being that these are waterproof, I'm thinking they may be more pigmented. I like their glosses a lot because even their lightest shades have decent coverage. That eyeliner is nice, I have it in the black
stv578
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Thanks for your kind words everyone!
Sending hugs back to everyone!
HG, a day at the ocean sounds perfect.
Michelle, I have both of the pink BB "bronzers" and love them both, the colours are stunning. I do find overall that BB's face products don't have the same staying power as MAC's MB's or Chanel's JC's. I think I'm going to invest in a travel size brush to keep at work so I can use some of my older blushes that don't wear as well!
Almus, congrats! It's a big step moving out and your mom will miss you, but I'm sure she is also very happy for you. I can't really speak for parents of older kids yet, but I do know that we all want our kids to find the right person, make a life of their own and be happy and healthy!
And I hear ya on not spending so much on make-up! Our priority now is still the darn window coverings, we got an estimate and it ain't pretty, lol! So I'll be saving right along with you!!!
HG, a day at the ocean sounds perfect.
Michelle, I have both of the pink BB "bronzers" and love them both, the colours are stunning. I do find overall that BB's face products don't have the same staying power as MAC's MB's or Chanel's JC's. I think I'm going to invest in a travel size brush to keep at work so I can use some of my older blushes that don't wear as well!
Almus, congrats! It's a big step moving out and your mom will miss you, but I'm sure she is also very happy for you. I can't really speak for parents of older kids yet, but I do know that we all want our kids to find the right person, make a life of their own and be happy and healthy!
And I hear ya on not spending so much on make-up! Our priority now is still the darn window coverings, we got an estimate and it ain't pretty, lol! So I'll be saving right along with you!!!
Miss QQ
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^^ It's a great idea, leaving the blushes that are unloved at work for touching up. At least the blushes will get more uses there, and touching up makeup at work makes perfect breaks!
almus - congrats! It's a new and exciting chapter in your life!
almus - congrats! It's a new and exciting chapter in your life!
Thanks for the info! I have never tried smashbox before, but I've been tempted a few times. The kit looks great and it's such a great value for money. Not sure if we have it at sephora, but I'll check it out for sure.funny! I think that blush would look really pretty on you but I don't know if you like those shades. Its really hard to say about the eyeshadow because theirs are hit & miss. Sometimes they are really pigmented & sometimes not. Being that these are waterproof, I'm thinking they may be more pigmented. I like their glosses a lot because even their lightest shades have decent coverage. That eyeliner is nice, I have it in the black
elegant-one
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Ooh, I really like a lot of the Smashbox items. Their colors are always very very nice. The kit is a great deal I think.
bis
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Finally catching up on the thread. Seems like HG caught us for April's Fools Day. From what she said it sounded unlikely, but on the other hand very much possible. And she even prepared it the day before. Almus, congrats on moving in with your bf, you just need to make sure he does not show up with weird furniture ideas Nora, sorry to hear about your mums friend and your aunt. I hope all goes well with your aunt. I lost a lot of friend when I was younger and then for a very long time no friends until last Christmas, so I know what you mean with time catching up. All the best for your aunt. Really swamped with stuff, so I am a lot less tempted to buy unnecessary stuff. Although I got some clothes, shoes and an Hourglass eyeshadow last week. The texture of the Hourglass shadows is amazing and I did not get them off. The SA gave me a tissue with makeup remover and it just made a huge mess on my hand. So a side note, La Mer makeup removers seems to be useless :lol:
Nora, sorry to hear about your mums friend and your aunt. I hope all goes well with your aunt. I lost a lot of friend when I was younger and then for a very long time no friends until last Christmas, so I know what you mean with time catching up. All the best for your aunt. Really swamped with stuff, so I am a lot less tempted to buy unnecessary stuff. Although I got some clothes, shoes and an Hourglass eyeshadow last week. The texture of the Hourglass shadows is amazing and I did not get them off. The SA gave me a tissue with makeup remover and it just made a huge mess on my hand. So a side note, La Mer makeup removers seems to be useless :lol:Almus - best of luck to you in your new life venture!! That's a big step and I wish you nothing but happiness! You'll have to treat yourself now and again, though!
HG, I am LOVING the Laura Mercier cream foundation - I am using 2 colors - Clair and something else that's darker (I'm too lazy to go look) - the finish is amazing, and though Clair looked really light (I use a lighter foundation in the center of my face), it blended in beautifully!
And I have to give yet another shout-out to Pink Cult blush - I just can't get over the color that shows up on my skin vs the color in the pan. Amazing! I love it, especially paired with Play it Proper.
Well, I got the first 'batch' of my R&R shadows depotted using a flat iron (Michelle) - it worked really well. The first one was a booger, but I think it's cuz the glue was old and there was a lot of it. They're really quite easy to depot once you get the hang of it. I have to get a couple more palettes though to finish the job. I may try the same technique on my Nixie shadows, just to see if it works. Those are tough, man - no room between the metal pan and the component.
I am hoping to get the little patent Chanel bag at Nordie's - don't know if I'll be successful, but here's hoping. I'm still on the fence, and thinking I'm just going to get 2 RCSs - Rebelle and Monte Carlo, but Romance is so pretty.......
I also wore Shiseido's Shimmering Rouge in RD406 (Desire) yesterday - it is just beautiful!!! No shimmers, just a pretty strawberry color that's just the perfect place between red and pink!
HG, I am LOVING the Laura Mercier cream foundation - I am using 2 colors - Clair and something else that's darker (I'm too lazy to go look) - the finish is amazing, and though Clair looked really light (I use a lighter foundation in the center of my face), it blended in beautifully!
And I have to give yet another shout-out to Pink Cult blush - I just can't get over the color that shows up on my skin vs the color in the pan. Amazing! I love it, especially paired with Play it Proper.
Well, I got the first 'batch' of my R&R shadows depotted using a flat iron (Michelle) - it worked really well. The first one was a booger, but I think it's cuz the glue was old and there was a lot of it. They're really quite easy to depot once you get the hang of it. I have to get a couple more palettes though to finish the job. I may try the same technique on my Nixie shadows, just to see if it works. Those are tough, man - no room between the metal pan and the component.
I am hoping to get the little patent Chanel bag at Nordie's - don't know if I'll be successful, but here's hoping. I'm still on the fence, and thinking I'm just going to get 2 RCSs - Rebelle and Monte Carlo, but Romance is so pretty.......
I also wore Shiseido's Shimmering Rouge in RD406 (Desire) yesterday - it is just beautiful!!! No shimmers, just a pretty strawberry color that's just the perfect place between red and pink!
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Almus.. congrats! and may you be very happy -- remember men are very much like puppies and need training
Your mother will be happy if you are happy!
C! I am glad you like the LM foundation.. I got the Warm Ivory one and find that if I need it a bit lighter, I use my Becca Eggshell powder over it, and it is marvelous... the lighter colour did not cover my remaining spots.. lol. But the finish of this product is what I really love -- and especially with PIP on top!!
I like the PC blush.. but don't love it to pieces..I feel it's a bit too deep for me but it's a good one for sure. I want that Shiseido ls... lol.
Elegant.. I remembered the product you were enquiring about.. it's the one with Retinol around the eyes and for the face. That actually came out last year and from the mu rumour mill not on Specktra.. it is over priced and does not do what it's says -- especially in a week's time. That's the over hype.
Bis.. right.. lol. I am always prepared for trickery
C! I am glad you like the LM foundation.. I got the Warm Ivory one and find that if I need it a bit lighter, I use my Becca Eggshell powder over it, and it is marvelous... the lighter colour did not cover my remaining spots.. lol. But the finish of this product is what I really love -- and especially with PIP on top!!
I like the PC blush.. but don't love it to pieces..I feel it's a bit too deep for me but it's a good one for sure. I want that Shiseido ls... lol.
Elegant.. I remembered the product you were enquiring about.. it's the one with Retinol around the eyes and for the face. That actually came out last year and from the mu rumour mill not on Specktra.. it is over priced and does not do what it's says -- especially in a week's time. That's the over hype.
Bis.. right.. lol. I am always prepared for trickery
katred
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I'd also be curious to know what people think of this line, or if anyone in Canada knows if it's available here. I keep hearing good things about it, but I'm not sure if it's worth the money and I'm not sure where to track it down to find out... Same thing goes for La Prairie, actually. Keep hearing all of this amazing stuff, but I can't find it anywhere...
katred
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Strange thing: I see Smashbox products everywhere and yet, despite the fact that they're readily available, I've never tried one of their products. Everyone goes on to me about how good they are and yet somehow, they keep getting pushed down my list of things to try.
At the moment, I'm going through a complete high over Shu Uemura eye shadows. I got one, really liked it, went back and got another... it's seriously taking all my willpower not to go back to the counter and tell the guy there "one of everything, please". They also gave me some samples of skin care products, which seem absolutely ideal for my skin... Just what I need.
Almus
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Thank you so much for your words and those tips of advice!! I have laughed so much. We have already agreed that he will be taking care of the decoration of his "computer / working zone" and I'll be doing the rest.Almus.. congrats! and may you be very happy -- remember men are very much like puppies and need trainingYour mother will be happy if you are happy!
I have just read in the summer collection thread that greatscott picked up some summer goodies and I am anxious! I am planning to get to the counter tomorrow to do some "good-bye" makeup shopping for a while
Katred, re: Le Metier de Beaute - I discovered this brand by accident - Amy at Cafe Makeup and The Pink Sith are all big fans, and Winthrop I believe has a few items. I LOVE their eyeshadow most of all. I have not tried any of their foundations, but have tried the treatment concealer (whose name I forget - it only comes in 2 shades). It's pricey at $95, and I didn't see any great shakes.
To me the shadows are the star of the line - I have several. The really unique thing about them is that they layer beautifully, without ending up looking like a muddy mess. The colors are quite complex, and are designed to be layered for different effects. One of the best and most economical ways to try them is one of the kaleidoscopes, where you get 4 shadows for $95. I've gotten most of mine at Nordies, either online or from the San Jose store - no one near me carries them. Bergdorf in NYC does as well as I learned from Winthrop.
Some of the really interesting shadows are Corinthian, Water Sapphire and Fire Lily. If you want swatches of anything, let me know - as I said, I have several of these.
I tried the lipstick - returned it - and I have one gloss, which I like well enough, but I prefer glossimers. I do have one blush, which again is nice enough, but I do not reach for it often. I also have the Romeo and Juliet bronzer which I love. Lastly, the eyeliner pen is quite nice - idiot-proof really. But not much of a color selection (black).
Not sure I was much help if you were interested in anything else, but wanted to let you know what I have tried and own. Winthrop I'm sure can share some additional thoughts.
I also have a La Prairie counter at my Nordies - have never tried anything of theirs. What are you interested in specifically?
I also like the few Shu shadows I have - I think I also saw that we can still order from the Shu site in the US, which I did not know. Lucky you still have them in Canada. I've not tried the skin care, but had heard very good things about it - isn't it always fabulous when you find something your skin loves?
Sorry for the windy post.......
To me the shadows are the star of the line - I have several. The really unique thing about them is that they layer beautifully, without ending up looking like a muddy mess. The colors are quite complex, and are designed to be layered for different effects. One of the best and most economical ways to try them is one of the kaleidoscopes, where you get 4 shadows for $95. I've gotten most of mine at Nordies, either online or from the San Jose store - no one near me carries them. Bergdorf in NYC does as well as I learned from Winthrop.
Some of the really interesting shadows are Corinthian, Water Sapphire and Fire Lily. If you want swatches of anything, let me know - as I said, I have several of these.
I tried the lipstick - returned it - and I have one gloss, which I like well enough, but I prefer glossimers. I do have one blush, which again is nice enough, but I do not reach for it often. I also have the Romeo and Juliet bronzer which I love. Lastly, the eyeliner pen is quite nice - idiot-proof really. But not much of a color selection (black).
Not sure I was much help if you were interested in anything else, but wanted to let you know what I have tried and own. Winthrop I'm sure can share some additional thoughts.
I also have a La Prairie counter at my Nordies - have never tried anything of theirs. What are you interested in specifically?
I also like the few Shu shadows I have - I think I also saw that we can still order from the Shu site in the US, which I did not know. Lucky you still have them in Canada. I've not tried the skin care, but had heard very good things about it - isn't it always fabulous when you find something your skin loves?
Sorry for the windy post.......
Winthrop44
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Cheryl, you've got LMdB well covered and I agree with your take on everything....most of all the liquid liner being idiot proof, as I am a complete idiot with liquid liner and really like it alot. I think their intention is to come out with additional colors. They do have an aqua and a green on NM, but I was kind of hoping for more dark/neutral colors. Maybe eventually.
