Medgal07
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Medgal07
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Both powders are supposed to give the wearer a finish that enhances the appearance of the face with properties that reflect light. If you're considering any of them, I suggest Googling them to read reviews and watch videos because none of them are inexpensive. Most of all, it's probably best to swatch them in person and not do it sight unseen like I did. I think I was just lucky that I happened to pick one that works for me. The NARS powders are translucent and the Hourglass powders all have different tints & hues. The one that I opted on, 'Radiant Light,' has a lovely peach hue that really isn't captured in the pic that I provided. I don't see it per se on my face as a peachy powder, but my face has a very obvious glow, in a soft, subtle yet noticeable way. On me at least, the NARS loose powder give more of a matte finish.
Medgal07
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Thank you MissTT. I really have to make an effort to take care of it----but it's worth the work!
MacAddictNurse
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Wow Medgal!! You are gorgeous and the hourglass looks gorgeous on you love the glow, I have been debating between this and nars but have not yet made up my mind I'm definitely going to hit sephora and try them both out.
So happy to be back I told you guys almost a month ago I was studying for a huge exam and OMG I passed!!! I now finally have a job after 4 years of being in school and not working (was starting to feel like a freeloader loll). Anyways I'm super excited to be back to share awesome looks with you ladies I think I'm going to start posting a pic here and there as well one of these days lol
So I decided to try out the BB creams and can officially say I love the maybeline its really nice with minimal coverage
Face:
Maybelline BB cream
Mac NC 44 powder to set
NARS Amour blush
Mac Blunt blush to lightly sculp
Eyes:
Mac Soft brown just to soften the eye
NYC liquid eyeliner (this thing is awesome by the way) for a cateye
Lips:
Laura Mercier Tres Chic Lip gel in Dollface
So happy to be back I told you guys almost a month ago I was studying for a huge exam and OMG I passed!!! I now finally have a job after 4 years of being in school and not working (was starting to feel like a freeloader loll). Anyways I'm super excited to be back to share awesome looks with you ladies I think I'm going to start posting a pic here and there as well one of these days lol
So I decided to try out the BB creams and can officially say I love the maybeline its really nice with minimal coverage
Face:
Maybelline BB cream
Mac NC 44 powder to set
NARS Amour blush
Mac Blunt blush to lightly sculp
Eyes:
Mac Soft brown just to soften the eye
NYC liquid eyeliner (this thing is awesome by the way) for a cateye
Lips:
Laura Mercier Tres Chic Lip gel in Dollface
VampyCouture
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Medgal, WOW! You are so BEAUTIFUL!
MacAddictNurse
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Thank you ladies! I appreciate it
Medgal07
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in lieu of foundation? Which liquid eyeliner are you using? Is that the MAC Penultimate? Lastly, what color is Dollface?
Thank you for the compliment. Let me know which powder you decide to get.
Prettypackages
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Congratulations MacAddict Nurse... Time flies, I remember when you posted that.
Medgal, you are gorgeous... I like both powders on you. Would you say the hourlgass powders have the affect of a MAC beauty powder?
Medgal, you are gorgeous... I like both powders on you. Would you say the hourlgass powders have the affect of a MAC beauty powder?
aradhana
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depends on how shimmery the beauty powder is that you're comparing to....(and the particular shade of hourglass powder) if i compare the only mac beuty powder i have (alpha girl) and the hourglass powders, the beauty powder is essentially matte, whereas there is significant shimmer in the hourglass. of course the shimmer is very very fine, so it's not like it's glittery....
MacAddictNurse
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MacAddictNurse.....what an accomplishment! You should be so proud of yourself. I wish you every success in your professional endeavors!Welcome back to the fold. I'm looking forward to seeing looks that you create. Now, about the BB cream---are you using it under your foundation or are you using it
in lieu of foundation? Which liquid eyeliner are you using? Is that the MAC Penultimate? Lastly, what color is Dollface?
Thank you for the compliment. Let me know which powder you decide to get.
I am using the BB cream in lieu of foundation, I figured I wanted minimal coverage but wanted the slight glow from it, have been using this as my everyday oh and I apply it with a wet beauty sponge. And here is a swatch of Dollface along with its sisters, they are super moisturizing and give you a slight tint of pink. I was crazy in love with these when they came out I ended up getting all of them and use them when I want a hint of color. I used the NYC liquid eyeliner with the felt tip in extra black I got it at walmart for $1 after looking at great reviews from many different IG makeup girls and it definitely lives up to its reputation its great for getting a fine straight line I love it.
Medgal07
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Thanks for the compliments Prettypackages. I can honestly say that I have never had the effects of any beauty powder that I've had with Hourglass. That response surprises me especially because I was not looking for a new beauty/finishing powder. That said, I'm not sure if it's the powder performing on my now improved skin, if that makes sense, or if it's just really that good.
I would need to test all of my powders. I'm not that scientific with my makeup products---I just want to enjoy them. I will tell you that at some point I will purchase another one of the Hourglass powders---Luminous Light also intrigued me, so I'd like to try it.
wow! you are beautiful medgal! love these pics.
and the powder looks excellent!
i ended up at sephora this afternoon.
i bought the luminous hourglass powder after the sales assistant (a fellow specktrette!) helped me compare the radiant and the luminous on my skin. they both looked really nice, but the radiant would have been more suited as a highlight on me since it was showing up more shimmery on my skin. the luminous i could use as a highlighter, or generally all over.
i also picked up one of the speckled illamasqua polishes.
congrats on your exams! and welcome back!
thanks for the review of maybelline bb cream - i had been looking at getting one!
depends on how shimmery the beauty powder is that you're comparing to....(and the particular shade of hourglass powder) if i compare the only mac beuty powder i have (alpha girl) and the hourglass powders, the beauty powder is essentially matte, whereas there is significant shimmer in the hourglass. of course the shimmer is very very fine, so it's not like it's glittery....
Medgal07
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Thank you so much for entertaining my questions. I like to be open to new ideas and products. And thanks for taking the time to swatch the lip pies. They are beautiful, and among my favorite colors!!!
Thanks for the review on the hourglass powders I am so looking forward to trying them out
lol time definitely flies, I was studying about 9 hrs a day so it felt like the days disappeared on me
I am using the BB cream in lieu of foundation, I figured I wanted minimal coverage but wanted the slight glow from it, have been using this as my everyday oh and I apply it with a wet beauty sponge. And here is a swatch of Dollface along with its sisters, they are super moisturizing and give you a slight tint of pink. I was crazy in love with these when they came out I ended up getting all of them and use them when I want a hint of color. I used the NYC liquid eyeliner with the felt tip in extra black I got it at walmart for $1 after looking at great reviews from many different IG makeup girls and it definitely lives up to its reputation its great for getting a fine straight line I love it.
aradhana
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[quote name="Medgal07" url="/t/181602/theme-makeup-with-a-purpose/600#post_1"] them. I will tell you that at some point I will purchase another one of the Hourglass powders---Luminous Light also intrigued me, so I'd like to try it.[/COLOR] :bouquet: [COLOR=008000]Thanks for your kind words Aradana! That's funny---I grappled between the Radiant & Luminous powders, and expect that at some point I'll get the Luminous, as well. The Radiant doesn't look shimmery on me---I just look healthy---the way that I look after a 2-week Caribbean vacation. I would never use Radiant as a highlighter, rather it seems to enhance my highlighters. I think I was wearing Estee Lauder's 'Heat Wave' highlighter, which I love. I can't wait to hear what you think of the Luminous Light powder! Which of the Illamasqua speckled polishes did you get? I have all of them except the blue one, and I could kick myself for not getting it when I purchased the others because it's sold out![/COLOR] [/quote] I bought the blue polish, because that's the only one that was remaining in the store I was at. I really wanted the beige and the pink, but they never even got the beige in. I'm going to have to order online me thinks! I haven't played with my hourglass powder yet - I had an ipl treatment done this afternoon, so just giving my skin a lil rest. Ironically I went and splurged on sephora stuff yesterday afternoon, and received a sephora gift card from my friend the same evening. Luckily the wishlist is never-ending... not sure what I should use it on all the same. When I receive a gift card, I like being able to tell the gifter exactly what I used their gift on, so I like making sure it's a little special!
not sure what I should use it on all the same. When I receive a gift card, I like being able to tell the gifter exactly what I used their gift on, so I like making sure it's a little special!
Medgal07
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That's a pretty awesome gift from your friend, and a pretty nice dilemma to have----what to buyIronically I went and splurged on sephora stuff yesterday afternoon, and received a sephora gift card from my friend the same evening. Luckily the wishlist is never-ending...not sure what I should use it on all the same. When I receive a gift card, I like being able to tell the gifter exactly what I used their gift on, so I like making sure it's a little special!
aradhana
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unfortunately illamasqua online won't be able to deliver nail polish across the ocean until further notice....i don't even know whether or not it can still be shipped within the e.u.That's a pretty awesome gift from your friend, and a pretty nice dilemma to have----what to buy. I think the last time that I checked Sephora online, the pink one was the only one of the speckled polishes left. On the other hand, Illamasqua online has them all.
i wonder how they get it here in the first place?
Medgal07
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They probably have a US distribution site & likely EU as well. I nearly placed an order on the site but backed out because I had some A Englands that were destroyed due to new shipping regulations, so I decided it wasn't worth the risk.
