Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

I need to practice my skills more period. I don't do a 5 minute face. Like Ardhana it is usually just mascara, or a wash of eyecolor, TM, and a lippie. I typically do my makeup on the train b/c I never give myself time to get ready in the am. I met a lady at the Kryolan display who overheard me saying that and she was like oh no Honey, don't do that. Give yourself time to put your face on in the am. Honor yourself, is what she said. That's something I'm going to take and apply to everything, so that I stop procrastinating, exercise more, cook more and etc. Except for today. head is still banging....

 

[Medgal07]

Hey I never threatened your life (and I never would.)

That was you talking that smack! I'm having fun too and I appreciate all the suggestions in this thread. I need to hone my technique w/ a stippling brush. The first youtube video I saw took entirely too long. She didn't even buff, just stippled. I hated that look and time. Then someone here set me straight that you should bounce AND buff and it was much better, but still a bit time-consuming. I want to learn to be speedy fast!

@ Miss TT said, "Medgal, your life is spared."

It's all here in black & white!

Yes, bouncing (stippling) really fast and buffing intermittently works really well. I use one of the SE187 brushes--the handle is shorter than the regular 187 and gives me more control.


Let us know what you think of the primers. I gave Benefit Porefessional to my daughter, but didn't try it for myself. She's not totally sold on primer so her evaluation hasn't been helpful. Typical teenager response, "It's fine."

I love that! That is why I decided to start wearing more makeup this last year. I deserve to look and feel more beautiful. Out here in the country (j/k) I've often been chided for overdressing; a trait I've passed down to my daughter. I truly feel that looking your best is a way of honoring and respecting yourself. It takes just as much effort to dress down as it does to dress up. (Actually, it takes me more time to dress down b/c I don't do it and really have to think about it.)

YES

 

[Medgal07]

LOL!

My vacation was wonderful! Spent a few days each in Cairo and Dubai. Traveling, like makeup, has become a huge passion of mine.

That's so awesome Yazmin!!!!

I've just started using Smashbox's foundation primer on my whole face, so it's too early to tell. I was initially using it to help my brow powder stay on - which was before I started incorporating brow pencils and now DDB, which I love, but haven't used for this look mainly because of lack of time. I don't normally wear foundation, despite owning several, so I didn't feel a need for a primer before except for eye primers. So now I'm going to be testing out different ones starting with the samples I have from Mirabella, Hourglass and Lancome. One of my friends loves Benefit's Porefessional, so I'm going to get a sample of that with my next Sephora order.

I'm interested in knowing how the primer performs for you. For now I'm enjoying Estee Lauder's Illuminating primer but I'm always open to new products that work well!

I also just pulled out Restores Dazzle this week, but I love it already! I've also used Weekend Getaway one day this week and like that, too. Can't say I prefer it over powder because I love both, but I prefer using the cremeblend for this look. You can also use a powder blush instead for this look to get a similar result (I used Prom Princess), but creme blush has the edge in giving my skin a more radiant, natural flush look. I use a Bdellium brush that is the equivalent of the MAC 130, or a Real Techniques Stippling brush to apply. If you have any of those brushes, definitely try it - you can always start light and build on the color if you want. Actually, I found that I could apply a stronger contour, blush and highlight, because the foundation really does blend that all in so that it looks natural.

You've had RD all this time and never used it? I don't know why I'm surprised. That's something for which I've become notorious. That's why I love this thread. I'm reminded of products that I love but don't use frequently or at all because I have so many! Restores Dazzle, being one of them. I love the look that you created here!!!

I usually use lipglass without lipstick, mostly because I rushing to get ready in the morning, so it's fast and easy to apply on my way out the door.

Maybe if I can get my butt up earlier in the morning, I can find time to take a couple of before and after pics with this look.

Would love to see your creations.

Always up for new ideas and love admiring everyone! Thanks for indulging my questions.

 

[Medgal07]

Pixie you look so amazing. I love the products that you selected. They all compliment your features and bone structure beautifully. Really very pretty!!!!

Thanks for sharing!
I see you also picked up MAC's Lady at Play mineralize lipstick. I love it to. The formula is awesome!

FINALLLYYYY got around to my green look today! I'm going to keep using greens and see if I can get comfortable with them. I picked up a few with my Inglot hauls so here goes my first attempt...

EYES:

Inglot 337 (soft medium brown w red undertones & matte finish) blended into crease
Inglot 335 (terracotta w matte finish) deepen crease and outer v
Inglot 419 (muted olive green w antique gold sheen w pearl finish) outer 1/3 of lid & outer 1/3 of lower lashline
Inglot 08 (shimmery champagne w golden sheen) inner 1/3 of lid & inner 1/3 lower lashline
Inglot 352 (pale white tinged w coral w matte finish) brow highlight

Dior black pencil liner on top lashline lightly applied and buffed out
Sephora shiny copper liner on lower waterline


FACE:

Lightscapade to highlight
the Perfect Cheek blush
Cream Soda blush (layered over TPC)
Sundipped Bronzer

LIPS:

Subculture lipliner
Lasting Sensation lipliner (layered lightly over Subculture)
Lady at Play Miberalize Lipstick (LOVEEEEEE)

 

[aradhana]

I need to practice my skills more period. I don't do a 5 minute face. Like Ardhana it is usually just mascara, or a wash of eyecolor, TM, and a lippie. I typically do my makeup on the train b/c I never give myself time to get ready in the am. I met a lady at the Kryolan display who overheard me saying that and she was like oh no Honey, don't do that. Give yourself time to put your face on in the am. Honor yourself, is what she said. That's something I'm going to take and apply to everything, so that I stop procrastinating, exercise more, cook more and etc. Except for today. head is still banging....

that's a great way of thinking about a lot of things we don't make enough time for in life...
but i think it might also depend on how much time one has on the train in the morning. i have about 2 minutes on one train, and 2 minutes on another. if i tried to use that to do my makeup, i definitely would not be honouring anyone!
if i had say a half hour or more on the train, maybe then it becomes much more reasonable....but i'm actually extremely self-conscious and unable to do much more than furtively apply lipstick in public...put on a full face? i'd probably have an anxiety attack!

 

[Medgal07]

that's a great way of thinking about a lot of things we don't make enough time for in life...
but i think it might also depend on how much time one has on the train in the morning. i have about 2 minutes on one train, and 2 minutes on another. if i tried to use that to do my makeup, i definitely would not be honouring anyone!
if i had say a half hour or more on the train, maybe then it becomes much more reasonable....but i'm actually extremely self-conscious and unable to do much more than furtively apply lipstick in public...put on a full face? i'd probably have an anxiety attack!

Self conscious is one thing---a steady hand is another. I'd look like a toddler did my makeup.

Hats off to anyone who can do that.

 

[MissTT]

Nah, see, what had happened was you said this first:

Okay Miss TT---you might kill me for saying this but it's time for you to get another foundation brush. While one is drying you have a clean backup to use. If that will make your life easier than that's what you should do---you're worth it. If for some reason I became ill (it would take that much for me not to) and couldn't wash my brushes I would still have enough extras, and then some to carry out my full makeup routine. Now, you might want to sit down for this one----get up a little earlier. If applying your makeup makes you feel good and you need a certain amount of time to accomplish that----then make it happen. Being late for work is not an option.
That's all the tough love you get for today.

I am innocent!

Oh lord, I could never do my full face in public. I'd be too embarrassed and I would look jacked trying to hurry up.

 

[sagehen]

OH! I have one green eyeshadow today!!

Face:
MUFE F&B 44/46 mix
MUFE DuoMat 214
Black Radiance Toasted Almond blush

Eyes:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Ready, Set Green
Urban Decay e/s in Loaded on lid, MAC Shag in crease, UD, Cobra in outer vrease, on lower lash line
MAC Brown Down on brows

Lips:
MAC lipglass in Fantabulous 1 (don't judge me I bought backups)

 

[Medgal07]

You get a pass this time MissTT---but next time

. Just kidding---no way are we messing up our makeup!!!

OH! I have one green eyeshadow today!!

Face:
MUFE F&B 44/46 mix
MUFE DuoMat 214
Black Radiance Toasted Almond blush

Eyes:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Ready, Set Green
Urban Decay e/s in Loaded on lid, MAC Shag in crease, UD, Cobra in outer vrease, on lower lash line
MAC Brown Down on brows

Lips:
MAC lipglass in Fantabulous 1 (don't judge me I bought backups)

 

[Prettypackages]

that's a great way of thinking about a lot of things we don't make enough time for in life...
but i think it might also depend on how much time one has on the train in the morning. i have about 2 minutes on one train, and 2 minutes on another. if i tried to use that to do my makeup, i definitely would not be honouring anyone!
if i had say a half hour or more on the train, maybe then it becomes much more reasonable....but i'm actually extremely self-conscious and unable to do much more than furtively apply lipstick in public...put on a full face? i'd probably have an anxiety attack!

on one train it is 20 mintues, my second train is 45 minutes. So I have plenty of time. But I like the overall concept. i took the day off to start spring cleaning Today, that's the first step for me in my process. LOL Oh and applying to an awesome sounding job I found. I wish you all could be my references. LOL

 

[Medgal07]

on one train it is 20 mintues, my second train is 45 minutes. So I have plenty of time. But I like the overall concept. i took the day off to start spring cleaning Today, that's the first step for me in my process. LOL Oh and applying to an awesome sounding job I found. I wish you all could be my references. LOL

Yes, the concept---doing things to honor yourself, like taking the time you need to apply your makeup.

Best of luck with the job search!!!

 

[aradhana]

on one train it is 20 mintues, my second train is 45 minutes. So I have plenty of time. But I like the overall concept. i took the day off to start spring cleaning Today, that's the first step for me in my process. LOL Oh and applying to an awesome sounding job I found. I wish you all could be my references. LOL

this is a really good idea! i need to do this badly in order to get a bunch of things done that never seem to get off my to do list....i might wait till the big push at work is over.
good luck with your job app too!

 

[Yazmin]

LOL!

My vacation was wonderful! Spent a few days each in Cairo and Dubai. Traveling, like makeup, has become a huge passion of mine.

That's so awesome Yazmin!!!!

I've just started using Smashbox's foundation primer on my whole face, so it's too early to tell. I was initially using it to help my brow powder stay on - which was before I started incorporating brow pencils and now DDB, which I love, but haven't used for this look mainly because of lack of time. I don't normally wear foundation, despite owning several, so I didn't feel a need for a primer before except for eye primers. So now I'm going to be testing out different ones starting with the samples I have from Mirabella, Hourglass and Lancome. One of my friends loves Benefit's Porefessional, so I'm going to get a sample of that with my next Sephora order.

I'm interested in knowing how the primer performs for you. For now I'm enjoying Estee Lauder's Illuminating primer but I'm always open to new products that work well!

I also just pulled out Restores Dazzle this week, but I love it already! I've also used Weekend Getaway one day this week and like that, too. Can't say I prefer it over powder because I love both, but I prefer using the cremeblend for this look. You can also use a powder blush instead for this look to get a similar result (I used Prom Princess), but creme blush has the edge in giving my skin a more radiant, natural flush look. I use a Bdellium brush that is the equivalent of the MAC 130, or a Real Techniques Stippling brush to apply. If you have any of those brushes, definitely try it - you can always start light and build on the color if you want. Actually, I found that I could apply a stronger contour, blush and highlight, because the foundation really does blend that all in so that it looks natural.

You've had RD all this time and never used it? I don't know why I'm surprised. That's something for which I've become notorious. That's why I love this thread. I'm reminded of products that I love but don't use frequently or at all because I have so many! Restores Dazzle, being one of them. I love the look that you created here!!!

I usually use lipglass without lipstick, mostly because I rushing to get ready in the morning, so it's fast and easy to apply on my way out the door.

Maybe if I can get my butt up earlier in the morning, I can find time to take a couple of before and after pics with this look.

Would love to see your creations.

Always up for new ideas and love admiring everyone! Thanks for indulging my questions.

I'm ready to quit the Smashbox primer already. I feel like it has no effect on my oily T-zone. I'm going to give it a few more days, then I'm moving on to the next. I think I have MAC's Face & Body Mixing Medium somewhere, so might break that out soon.

I have so much unused new stuff, which is why I started selling some of my backups. I have a tendency to forget what I've bought. For example, I love the 287 brush that was released with Apres Chic. I knew I wanted at least two more. I was recently going through a stash of things I haven't yet organized and guess what I find? Three more 287s I forgot I purchased.
I've been wanting the Alex drawers from IKEA for so long, and I'm finally going to make the investment and get one, and my sister's getting me another as a birthday gift. It's about time I get everything organized once and for all and then I'll be able to see everything I have!

I really like Restores Dazzle and am looking forward to trying Florida and Optimistic Orange, too. I put off using creme blushes for so long, but I love them now!

 

[MissTT]

Yazmin I was gigglin' b/c I thought you were going to say you went to IKEA to get the Alex drawers and came home to find you had already bought them...

 

[Medgal07]

I totally understand what you're saying Yaz! I found a 150 brush from more than 10 years ago that I have no recollection of buying. It was in great shape and is being well used now! Makeup was a chore before I organized and started an inventory document. Now it's just absolute fun! I document & label every product----including lipstick, as soon as I bring it into the house. I tend not to use what I can't see, so everything has its designated place, is easily accessible & readily available. It's great!

I'm ready to quit the Smashbox primer already. I feel like it has no effect on my oily T-zone. I'm going to give it a few more days, then I'm moving on to the next. I think I have MAC's Face & Body Mixing Medium somewhere, so might break that out soon.

I have so much unused new stuff, which is why I started selling some of my backups. I have a tendency to forget what I've bought. For example, I love the 287 brush that was released with Apres Chic. I knew I wanted at least two more. I was recently going through a stash of things I haven't yet organized and guess what I find? Three more 287s I forgot I purchased.
I've been wanting the Alex drawers from IKEA for so long, and I'm finally going to make the investment and get one, and my sister's getting me another as a birthday gift. It's about time I get everything organized once and for all and then I'll be able to see everything I have!

I really like Restores Dazzle and am looking forward to trying Florida and Optimistic Orange, too. I put off using creme blushes for so long, but I love them now!

 

[Medgal07]

Yazmin I was gigglin' b/c I thought you were going to say you went to IKEA to get the Alex drawers and came home to find you had already bought them...

That's funny!!!

 

[MissTT]

I totally understand what you're saying Yaz! I found a 150 brush from more than 10 years ago that I have no recollection of buying. It was in great shape and is being well used now! Makeup was a chore before I organized and started an inventory document. Now it's just absolute fun! I document & label every product----including lipstick, as soon as I bring it into the house. I tend not to use what I can't see, so everything has its designated place, is easily accessible & readily available. It's great!

It's so true. I only tend to use what's right in front of me. I really need to organize my makeup. Have you posted pics before, Medgal.

 

[Medgal07]

It's so true. I only tend to use what's right in front of me. I really need to organize my makeup. Have you posted pics before, Medgal.

No, I never have. I use a 5-drawer vertical lingerie chest. Each drawer is set up in the order in which I apply my makeup, and each area (face/foundation, Eyes, Highlighters, Blush and Lipsticks/products) has its own drawer. I have clear organizers to keep the products orderly. On top of the chest are my brushes, 10 MAC 15-eyeshadow palettes and a magnifying mirror. Try as I might, I cannot sit to apply my makeup. It just doesn't feel right---so I stand. It's a good set up for me. It just works.

 

[sagehen]

You get a pass this time MissTT---but next time

. Just kidding---no way are we messing up our makeup!!!
Yay Sagehen! Way to go!!

Why would we judge your choice of lip product? Is this the sparkly pink? Why not?

I was wearing #1, the pretty peachy bronze one. I bought them when I was pulling for Fantasia (plus it was made for WOC so I hopped on board with it), and now I feel some kind of way about Fantasia, so I am using it up so I can B2M it.

 

[MissTT]

No, I never have. I use a 5-drawer vertical lingerie chest. Each drawer is set up in the order in which I apply my makeup, and each area (face/foundation, Eyes, Highlighters, Blush and Lipsticks/products) has its own drawer. I have clear organizers to keep the products orderly. On top of the chest are my brushes, 10 MAC 15-eyeshadow palettes and a magnifying mirror. Try as I might, I cannot sit to apply my makeup. It just doesn't feel right---so I stand. It's a good set up for me. It just works.

I envy you for being organized. I need to do something different. I wish I could try sitting, but I've never lived anywhere that had a sit down vanity. I used my bedroom sink/vanity to do and store my makeup so I stand, too. Only time I sit is if someone is applying makeup for me. Don't some girls say they sit on their bathroom counters? Girl I would fall off I just know it!