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[Knope2012]

I'll be joining in for February! I have tons of red and pink lipsticks I need to use.

 

[aradhana]

i got so sidetracked today...forgot to wear pink or red! what was i thinking? my mind is so scattered these days...

 

[Medgal07]

i got so sidetracked today...forgot to wear pink or red! what was i thinking? my mind is so scattered these days...

Not to worry aradhana---technically, it was still January. You're in good shape.

 

[Medgal07]

No problem! I was trying to be a silent supporter lol This is a FUN forum and people try to find negatives in everything. Those don't matter in life! One of my 2013 resolutions is to be more positive, so when I see that I ask myself if people go out of their way to be negative.

I actually have the Nars Illuminator in Super Orgasm! I'm NC50 and it's so shiny so I can only mix a little into the foundation, but I love how it looks on my skin. I'm going to have to see which look I like the best between PB and SO. I'm new to pigments, so I love to hear all you can do with them

I've got a lot of experimenting to do lol

Hi VampyCouture---thanks for the positive attitude and energy you're bringing. Looking forward to having fun & sharing ideas. I adore pigments. It's amazing to me, how differently they can look when applied with a brush moistened with Fix+ or your fluid of choice. I've heard of folks using water or Visine. I just find it convenient to use Fix +. My favorite pigment is Aurora, which I believe was LE. It's described as a pinked taupe & it's just beautiful. It would look amazing on you. This particular pigment is smoother than any that I've encountered. If you ever see it at a CCO or via a MAC repromote, it's an absolute must have.

 

[glammy girl]

Just read your look using all pigments now Medgal, wow, that really must have taken up time and not to forget, I'm sure looked stunning! Wish I had that many piggies, my pigment collection is only just starting out.... I'll definately be checking out your colors that you use

 

[VampyCouture]

Hi VampyCouture---thanks for the positive attitude and energy you're bringing. Looking forward to having fun & sharing ideas. I adore pigments. It's amazing to me, how differently they can look when applied with a brush moistened with Fix+ or your fluid of choice. I've heard of folks using water or Visine. I just find it convenient to use Fix +. My favorite pigment is Aurora, which I believe was LE. It's described as a pinked taupe & it's just beautiful. It would look amazing on you. This particular pigment is smoother than any that I've encountered. If you ever see it at a CCO or via a MAC repromote, it's an absolute must have.

Thanks Medgal! If I can track it down, I am totally getting it!

 

[Medgal07]

Just read your look using all pigments now Medgal, wow, that really must have taken up time and not to forget, I'm sure looked stunning!

Wish I had that many piggies, my pigment collection is only just starting out.... I'll definately be checking out your colors that you use

In addition to Aurora, some of my other favorite pigments are; Chocolate Brown, Starless Night, Naked, Tan & Nebula. I have > 50---time to stop though because they last forever!

 

[aradhana]

Welcome Knope2012---so glad to have you with us. Cheers to Pink & Red

Not to worry aradhana---technically, it was still January. You're in good shape.

LOL!

yes, i finally realized this morning, and I was like, yeah, my brain is REALLY scattered!
My friend's birthday was also the 1st, and I wrote her a birthday email a day early. Funny thing was that her dad also made the same mistake, so I'm not in the bad books just yet.

Anyway, did a pink look today...AND i used a pigment! ....double whammy

face
prep + prime skin smoother
prep + prime fortified skin enhancer - recharge
matchmaster 6.0
stunner blush on apples
improper copper to highlight
guerlain meteorites perles - teint dore 03

eyes
ddb eyebrow fluidline
brow set - clear
paint in tan-ray
hazy day on lid
tendersmoke on outer v

smolder liner top and bottom
carbon to set

naked pigment in tearduct

lips
prep + prime lip
embrace me lip liner
pink pigeon
nightmoth lip liner on outer corners and blended inwards

i really love pink pigeon. love. love. love.

 

[Medgal07]

LOL!

yes, i finally realized this morning, and I was like, yeah, my brain is REALLY scattered!
My friend's birthday was also the 1st, and I wrote her a birthday email a day early. Funny thing was that her dad also made the same mistake, so I'm not in the bad books just yet.

Anyway, did a pink look today...AND i used a pigment! ....double whammy

face
prep + prime skin smoother
prep + prime fortified skin enhancer - recharge
matchmaster 6.0
stunner blush on apples
improper copper to highlight
guerlain meteorites perles - teint dore 03

eyes
ddb eyebrow fluidline
brow set - clear
paint in tan-ray
hazy day on lid
tendersmoke on outer v

smolder liner top and bottom
carbon to set

naked pigment in tearduct

lips
prep + prime lip
embrace me lip liner
pink pigeon
nightmoth lip liner on outer corners and blended inwards

i really love pink pigeon. love. love. love.

Sounds lovely!!! I love this exchange because it reminds me of products that I have but haven't reached for in ages---like improper copper and a few other CCBs! How do you like DDB Eye Brow Fluidline? I recently ordered it in spite of being skeptical about it. Heretofore, I've used clear brow set and Embark e/s.

 

[aradhana]

Sounds lovely!!! I love this exchange because it reminds me of products that I have but haven't reached for in ages---like improper copper and a few other CCBs! How do you like DDB Eye Brow Fluidline? I recently ordered it in spite of being skeptical about it. Heretofore, I've used clear brow set and Embark e/s.

thanks - i also don't reach for my ccb's very often, so i'm trying to make an effort and start grabbing all those items (ccb's, pigments etc...)that i never end up getting around to using.

i like using the ddb - it looks more natural i find than when i use brow powder, though it might be that the brow powder i was using is too dark? overall, you're probably getting a similar effect already with embark + clear brow set...just darker. i have been lemming the 208 brush as well. my current brush is good, but i think it's better for powders and serious shaping than gel for filling in.

anyway, been keeping to the pink/red theme...wore occ strumpet this morning, and switched to love goddess for the evening.

 

[glammy girl]

Went to an engagement last night and my outfit was black and gold so this is the look I wore Played it a bit safe, will save the red lips and pink looks for the rest of Feb Face: Mac Prep and Prime Skin Mac Studio Fix Fluid NC35 (almost finished, yay!) Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC35 Benefit Hoola Mac Bronzing Powder in Golden Mac Gingerly Blush Mac Melba Blush Mac Magically Cool Liquid Powder in Honey Rose Mac Fix Plus Eyes: Mac Groundwork Paintpot Stila Sandstorm (outer v, crease and lower lash line) Inglot 358 matte (crease) Inglot 64 (outer v and lower lash line) Inglot 11 amc shine (all over lid) Inglot 313 matte (inner corner) Inglot 350 matte (brow highlight) Mac Smolder (water line) Inglot matte black pigment (upper lash line) Clinique High Impact Mascara Lips: Mac Oak Lip Liner Mac Blankety Lipstick Mac C Thru Lipglass I really want to try out Mac Studio Sculpt Foundation once my Studio Fix runs out, any thoughts on it guys?

 

[VampyCouture]

Just wanted to stop by the thread to say I wore Deeply Adored l/s out tonight and I am in love. I am SOO mad I do not have a BU to this

Can't wait to wear more reds and pinks now that we are officially in February.

 

[aradhana]

Glammy girl - I like how the face part of the look sounds...very warm and glowy! I'm sorry I don't know inglot shadows by number, so I can't imagine the eye part of the look! When you use smolder on the lower lash line, do you also set it with powder shadow? I love smolder, but often when I use it on the lower lash line, sometimes it works without problems, and other times I end up with smudges under my eye. Haven't quite mastered that product. Vampy - hopefully mac will repromote it at some point soon, but if not there is probably a dupe that is somewhat equivalent? I can't recall anymore but I think many ladies skipped these lipsticks because they had others that were similar enough in their stash. There's probably something in the marilyn thread about that!

 

[glammy girl]

Glammy girl - I like how the face part of the look sounds...very warm and glowy! I'm sorry I don't know inglot shadows by number, so I can't imagine the eye part of the look! When you use smolder on the lower lash line, do you also set it with powder shadow? I love smolder, but often when I use it on the lower lash line, sometimes it works without problems, and other times I end up with smudges under my eye. Haven't quite mastered that product

Hey Aradhana! Thanks for the kind words Oops sorry I didn't realize that about the Inglot shadows, I should've mentioned what colors they were but basically it was a gold shimmer shadow all over the lid with dark brown and black with gold shimmer in the outer v. I only use Smolder to line my water line and upper lash line and yes, I do set it with a black shadow, I haven't used it on my lower lash line though so I'm not sure how it smudges, I will definately try it and see how it holds up on me and let you know I recently got Engraved Power Point Pencil and have used that on my lower lash line without any smudging issues, if you can't get Smolder to work too well, I would suggest Engraved

 

[Medgal07]

thanks - i also don't reach for my ccb's very often, so i'm trying to make an effort and start grabbing all those items (ccb's, pigments etc...)that i never end up getting around to using.

i like using the ddb - it looks more natural i find than when i use brow powder, though it might be that the brow powder i was using is too dark? overall, you're probably getting a similar effect already with embark + clear brow set...just darker. i have been lemming the 208 brush as well. my current brush is good, but i think it's better for powders and serious shaping than gel for filling in.

anyway, been keeping to the pink/red theme...wore occ strumpet this morning, and switched to love goddess for the evening.

Now I'm really excited to get my DDB gelcreme. I like using products that are made for a specific purpose like this. I also ordered the DDB brow liner but I think I'll probably reach for the
gelcreme more often. I currently use the 208--I like the short bristles. It's perfect for the brow.

I'm not familiar with OCC strumpet (pink/red) but I so enjoy Love Goddess. You just gave me an idea----I usually wear the same lipstick all day but switching on that same day is a great way to get even more use out of my products. Thank you for that aradhana

 

[Medgal07]

Just wanted to stop by the thread to say I wore Deeply Adored l/s out tonight and I am in love. I am SOO mad I do not have a BU to this

Can't wait to wear more reds and pinks now that we are officially in February.

VampyCouture, I love focusing on specific colors like this too. I actually wore an oldie but goodie today-----MAC's Girl About Town w/Embrace Me lip pencil & Style Packed lip glass.

 

[glammy girl]

[COLOR=0000FF]glammy girl, I can only imagine how amazing you must have looked.  I don't have any experience with Inglot e/s, so I had to focus primarily on the face-look.  Do you always wear Studio Fix Plus Foundation over Studio Fix Fluid?  I'm new to Studio Sculpt foundation and I absolutely love it.  Mac-guy suggested that I try it and I'm so glad that I did.

Aww thanks Medgal, that's sweet I'm not much of a powder person, my skin is dry so if I use powder it's very sparingly on my t zone and I know Studio Fix Powder isn't exactly a setting powder lol but it works for me if I just use it lightly. I'm not exactly sure how to use it as a foundation, do you have it Medgal? If you do, how do you use it? Going to Mac soon so I'll pick up Prep and Prime Translucent Loose Powder then I'll use that to set my foundation, won't be too heavy Definately gonna pick up Studio Sculpt Foundation as well, if you say it's good I'm sure it is Thanks Medgal...

 

[VampyCouture]

glammy girl, I can only imagine how amazing you must have looked. I don't have any experience with Inglot e/s, so I had to focus primarily on the face-look. Do you always wear Studio Fix Plus Foundation over Studio Fix Fluid? I'm new to Studio Sculpt foundation and I absolutely love it. Mac-guy suggested that I try it and I'm so glad that I did.

VampyCouture, I love focusing on specific colors like this too. I actually wore an oldie but goodie today-----MAC's Girl About Town w/Embrace Me lip pencil & Style Packed lip glass.

GAT is DEFINITELY an oldie but a goodie. It might by my favorite pink from Mac. That lip combination you did sounds gorgeous! I'm sure it popped nicely on your skin tone too

 

[PixieDancer]

My first February FOTD!! Used my FAVORITE MM lippie... DEEPLY ADORED!!

FACE:
Temptu Foundation
MAC Blot Powder
The Perfect Cheek Blush
Too Faced Bronzer
Lightscapade to Highlight

EYES:
UD Eden primer
UD Virgin browbone highlight
MAC Snow Season MES on lid
UD Naked in crease
Buck outer crease and v
Carbon to darken outer v & smudge on lashline in place of liner
UD Half Baked & Smog mixed smudged on lower lashline
UD Eldorado liner to line water line

LIPS:
NYX Burgundy liner
MAC Deeply Adored lipstick
Mineralize Lip Balm Slightly Nude added to middle of top & bottom lip

 

[Medgal07]

Aww thanks Medgal, that's sweet

I'm not much of a powder person, my skin is dry so if I use powder it's very sparingly on my t zone and I know Studio Fix Powder isn't exactly a setting powder lol but it works for me if I just use it lightly. I'm not exactly sure how to use it as a foundation, do you have it Medgal? If you do, how do you use it? Going to Mac soon so I'll pick up Prep and Prime Translucent Loose Powder then I'll use that to set my foundation, won't be too heavy

Definately gonna pick up Studio Sculpt Foundation as well, if you say it's good I'm sure it is

Thanks Medgal...

Hi Glammy Girl! I tried using Studio Fix Plus Foundation based on rave reviews by some Speckrettes. It didn't work for me. I applied it over a primer and it was horrid. Not so much the look, but it itched & tingled my face so badly that I had to wash if off immediately. That's when I moved onto Studio Sculpt, which I love. I alternate between that and MAC's Face & Body & Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer, which I hope to finish soon. I've used P & P Translucent Powder, MSF Natural, Blot Powder and Sheer Mystery Powder. I really like the Sheer Mystery powder over Studio Sculpt, yet another recommendation by Mac-guy. I think that's my favorite of all the foundation/powder combinations so far. I recently ordered the NARS 'Light Reflecting' Setting powder which is being lauded on Spectra. It comes in both loose and solid compact form. I ordered the loose powder because I was concerned about transferring my foundation and other face products into a white powder compact----just thought it would look unpleasant with prolonged usage. I'll let you know how I like it, so you might want to hold off getting the MAC P & P TLP. So many products, so little time right?