Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

You ladies are too kind! MissTT, I nearly wet my pants laughing about the "fake skin" comment--you're too funny.

Glad to hear you're back in the make up game Aradhana. I love pink eyeshadow (ok, maybe pink everything) so I sprang for Silly, which arrived today. I'll have to try it the way that you did.

MissTT

I actually started watching YouTube videos for tips on contouring and highlighting and I saw Dustin(?) apply concealer in a triangular shape, the large part of the triangle starting just beneath the inner & outer corners of the eye. So I draw the triangle with the tip of the MAC Prep & Prime highlighter pen, and then fill it in with the product. I then set that well-blended area with Ben Nye powder and it stays put for > 12 hours. I'm still not that good at contouring, and again I've watched many videos but I'm not super confident in the process. I use the tip of my MAC 163 brush to apply MAC Pro Sculpting cream, and the opposite tip & full brush head to blend the product, which I then set with Sculpting powder or Earthshine MSF. I then use a highlighter (MAC MSF/Estee Gelee/Chanel Mouche De Beaute/Chanel Poudre Signee) on the high planes of my face, and then I apply my blush, a finishing powder and Fix+ or Mineralize Charge Water to set.




Prettypackages, my skin care routine includes washing my face in the morning and at night w/my Clarisonic. I'm currently alternating between two cleansers, Clean & Clear Daily Pore cleanser and Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub. I follow the face wash with Bioré Blemish Treating Astringent. I don't like wearing a lot of face products but the "professionals" make me feel like I have to wear a moisturizer, serum etc, etc. I do all of that in the winter and less so in the summer. For minor skin eruptions I use CareOne Invisible Acne Cream. Twice a week I wear a White Tea Antioxidant Mask that I got at a spa. I apply a thin layer that's absorbed into the skin so it's not even visible. Once a week I use a Mineral Rich Peeling Gel and a Glycolic Refining Peel, which I also purchased at a spa. I never wear makeup to bed and I never use a dirty makeup brush on my face---I wash my makeup brushes EVERY night.

BeautyByLele, I hope you'll hang out with us here and participate in our monthly themes and share makeup looks and tips.

Again, thank you all for your kind words

YES YES !!! Medgal u look great!

 

[Medgal07]

you look great!!! love love love the look!
(and now you are making me want bangs too lmao)

Thank you Luvlydee. Have you seen my forehead?????---small aircraft would mistake it for a landing strip.

I rarely go without some sort of fringe these days.

 

[MissTT]

OMG, Medgal!

 

[honybr]

I'm late to the party but I did want to say that you are stunning Medgal. I want to nominate you for an Esssence story - I'm guessing you look significantly younger than you are.

 

[Medgal07]

I'm late to the party but I did want to say that you are stunning Medgal. I want to nominate you for an Esssence story - I'm guessing you look significantly younger than you are.

Thank you Honybr. I'm not yet quite ready for a rocking chair, but I am frequently told that I look younger than my age

 

[hwdsprincess]

[COLOR=9900FF]Thank you so much Hwdsprincess!!  It sounds like you have a lot going on.  I hope your birthday was truly special, and I wish you much success on your new job.[/COLOR] [COLOR=9900FF]Don't be swayed by ignorance and haters, and don't let their behavior stifle you.  You're smart, beautiful and kind, and obviously some folks can't handle that.[/COLOR] [COLOR=9900FF]Sending positive thoughts and energy your way!  [/COLOR] :heart2:  :bouquet:

Aww thanks love, I understand how it is to be busy have like no me time ever, yea doesn't bother me too much at all I kinda just think its funny now but whatever I'm happy I'm getting paid I'm doing my job right so the dose of hate they took in the morning doesn't phase me : )

 

[MissTT]

I wore Heroine again so I thought I'd quickly share the colors I wore with it. I went with a very light and easy look.

Heroine l/s
NYX Purple Rain l/l
Maybelline Mirrored Plum l/g
NARS Mata Hari blush - pink with a race of crimson
Groundwork Paint Pot: mid-tone neutral taupe - full eye
Moth Brown e/s: - crease and outer V
Urban Decay Perversion e/l - intense black
Armani Eyes to Kill mascara

They eye looks was so surprisingly simple and looked pretty good that I repeated it today, but added A Natural Flirt to the inner lid to change it up. I love the idea of 2-color eye looks for work days so I can reduce my routine time.

 

[Medgal07]

I wore Heroine again so I thought I'd quickly share the colors I wore with it. I went with a very light and easy look.

Heroine l/s
NYX Purple Rain l/l
Maybelline Mirrored Plum l/g
NARS Mata Hari blush - pink with a race of crimson
Groundwork Paint Pot: mid-tone neutral taupe - full eye
Moth Brown e/s: - crease and outer V
Urban Decay Perversion e/l - intense black
Armani Eyes to Kill mascara

They eye looks was so surprisingly simple and looked pretty good that I repeated it today, but added A Natural Flirt to the inner lid to change it up. I love the idea of 2-color eye looks for work days so I can reduce my routine time.

Sounds really nice MissTT. I need to try some of these great ideas.

 

[honybr]

I'm wearing Heroine for the first time. Love it! No other fancy makeup - just black eyeliner and mascara and Ouch blush by Magnolia Makeup. Best purple blush of my life, but I digress.

I'm glad I got the gloss to go over the lipstick though. I don't like either one my by itself.

 

[Medgal07]

I'm wearing Heroine for the first time. Love it! No other fancy makeup - just black eyeliner and mascara and Ouch blush by Magnolia Makeup. Best purple blush of my life, but I digress.

I'm glad I got the gloss to go over the lipstick though. I don't like either one my by itself.

Honybr, the look sounds lovely! I'm sure the understated, yet lovely eye look is allowing heroine to be the focus of that lovely face! I have heroine from its first release and wear it w/Narcissus lip glass. If you don't have Narcissus, plan to pick it up when it's released with one of MAC's upcoming collections. In a word, it's GORGEOUS! I caved and ordered Heroine lipglass from Nordstrom but it's backordered. I'm hoping to get a shipping notice soon.

 

[honybr]

Honybr, the look sounds lovely! I'm sure the understated, yet lovely eye look is allowing heroine to be the focus of that lovely face! I have heroine from its first release and wear it w/Narcissus lip glass. If you don't have Narcissus, plan to pick it up when it's released with one of MAC's upcoming collections. In a word, it's GORGEOUS! I caved and ordered Heroine lipglass from Nordstrom but it's backordered. I'm hoping to get a shipping notice soon.

I do have Narcissus so I will try that combo! I'm a purple lip fiend.

 

[aradhana]

I'm wearing Heroine for the first time. Love it! No other fancy makeup - just black eyeliner and mascara and Ouch blush by Magnolia Makeup. Best purple blush of my life, but I digress.

I'm glad I got the gloss to go over the lipstick though. I don't like either one my by itself.

never heard of magnolia makeup...will have to look it up. i love purple makeup!

 

[honybr]

never heard of magnolia makeup...will have to look it up. i love purple makeup!

You must look them up. Every purple blush I own other than Ouch turns berry pinkish on me. Watch out for sales - they do half off a few times a year.

 

[PixieDancer]

What a sweetie pie Medgal!!! Thanks SO much for thinking of me...I have been super busy developing a new show in Vegas! When things slow down I'll definitely be back to play with my makeup with my favorite group of ladies!! I'll try to sneak some time for a purple look!!! Purples & Corals are my weakness!! Its nice to know you're all here having fun with your goodies & keeping me in your thoughts... You're in mine as well!! PS if any of you make it to Vegas, shoot me a PM so I can get you tix for my show!

 

[aradhana]

PS if any of you make it to Vegas, shoot me a PM so I can get you tix for my show!

good luck with your new show -- sounds exciting!!!

 

[Medgal07]

PS if any of you make it to Vegas, shoot me a PM so I can get you tix for my show!

Awww shux PD

Best wishes with the new show!!!

 

[sagehen]

Pixie Dancer - don't tempt me. I live in SoCal and like to drive to Vegas every so often.

I was completely out of season today. I had this URGE to wear MAC Deep Blue Green pigment (which I didn't remember I had) so I wore this:

Face:
MAC F&B in C7/N7 mix (I am FINALLY rid of the MUFE!!!)
NC50 Loose Powder
CG Queen Ebony Bronze for contour/cheeks
NYX HD concealer (nutmeg?) under eyes, to conceal imperfections

Lips:
MAC Chestnut l/p, NYX Tokyo Matte Lip Cream, MAC l/g in Fantasia 1

Eyes:
Ruby Kisses e/s primer (I swear this is a dupe for UDPP in original)
Deep Blue Green Pigment on lid and under eyes, Trax in crease, can't remember for highlight
MAC Brown Down - brows
CG Lash Blast Fusion in very black

In my defense I did a young lady's prom makeup and I used BRIGHT shadow on her

Face:
Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation in Au Lait all over with some Soft Caramel / Golden Bronze to correct darkness and discoloration, contoured with Mojave Bronze
Maybelline CT in Edgy Emerald under Sephora Fame and Fourtune Glitter e/s on lid, with LA Splash Silver Wave on inner lid with Silver Torpedo under eyeMAC Lithograph Fluidline to line upper lids, Nikka K Black mascara
MAC Burnt Pepper Blush
MAC Gel l/s and some neutral brown lip gelee she had

 

[Medgal07]

Pixie Dancer - don't tempt me. I live in SoCal and like to drive to Vegas every so often.

I was completely out of season today. I had this URGE to wear MAC Deep Blue Green pigment (which I didn't remember I had) so I wore this:

Face:
MAC F&B in C7/N7 mix (I am FINALLY rid of the MUFE!!!)
NC50 Loose Powder
CG Queen Ebony Bronze for contour/cheeks
NYX HD concealer (nutmeg?) under eyes, to conceal imperfections

Lips:
MAC Chestnut l/p, NYX Tokyo Matte Lip Cream, MAC l/g in Fantasia 1

Eyes:
Ruby Kisses e/s primer (I swear this is a dupe for UDPP in original)
Deep Blue Green Pigment on lid and under eyes, Trax in crease, can't remember for highlight
MAC Brown Down - brows
CG Lash Blast Fusion in very black

In my defense I did a young lady's prom makeup and I used BRIGHT shadow on her

Face:
Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation in Au Lait all over with some Soft Caramel / Golden Bronze to correct darkness and discoloration, contoured with Mojave Bronze
Maybelline CT in Edgy Emerald under Sephora Fame and Fourtune Glitter e/s on lid, with LA Splash Silver Wave on inner lid with Silver Torpedo under eyeMAC Lithograph Fluidline to line upper lids, Nikka K Black mascara
MAC Burnt Pepper Blush
MAC Gel l/s and some neutral brown lip gelee she had

Blue-green sounds really pretty. Sometimes you just have to go with your mood when selecting your makeup look. Both looks sound really pretty. I love Trax. I honestly forget about some of these great eyeshadows in my stash. I recently pulled them out and revamped some of my palettes. The process reminded me to start using some of my old favs! I also depotted my Spoiled Rich palette from Archie's Girls. I can't believe I did that. I think I'll leave the Caramel Sundae palette intact.

 

[MissTT]

Medgal what do you do when you travel? I'm sure you can't grab all of those palettes. Your collection looks very fun though.

I'm very proud of myself. Today I wore Silly to work on a whim. Me, in Barbie doll pink, in public! This was an absolute first. I used NYX Pinky lip liner to fill which toned down the chalkiness and made it a bit darker. Maybe the slightly warmer weather is helping me see these bright colors in a different light because I can't even believe I reached for it. I would have thought the shade not office appropriate. Perhaps this will translate to eye shadows as well. Spring is slow-coming here so I'm hoping to encourage it along.

 

[Medgal07]

Medgal what do you do when you travel? I'm sure you can't grab all of those palettes. Your collection looks very fun though.

I'm very proud of myself. Today I wore Silly to work on a whim. Me, in Barbie doll pink, in public! This was an absolute first. I used NYX Pinky lip liner to fill which toned down the chalkiness and made it a bit darker. Maybe the slightly warmer weather is helping me see these bright colors in a different light because I can't even believe I reached for it. I would have thought the shade not office appropriate. Perhaps this will translate to eye shadows as well. Spring is slow-coming here so I'm hoping to encourage it along.

When I take brief trips I fill a Pro Eyeshadow Quad or take a Chanel or MAC collection quad. For longer trips I fill an empty 15-shadow quad w/colors that I expect to wear over the course of the trip.

In terms of your complexion, you can totally rock the lights and brights. I understand why you would need the comfort level to go along with that! Just have fun!!!