Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

I'm thinking about taking a break on buying makeup to work on my application. Sometime my concealer and eyeshadow just looks off. The eyeshadow looks muddy, I don't put on enough, and just doesn't work. LOL The concealer.... I'm starting to look like an owl b/c it's too light or I'm not blending properly. LOL

Medgal, I quoted you, but lost it... What concealer do you use? I'm currently using MAC Studio Sculpt concealer.



I missed this, what is our color then?

 

[Medgal07]

Awwww

I hope you're starting to feel better Pretty! On blazing hot days that I actually feel up to wearing makeup I use MAC Face & Body or Chanel Perfection Lumiére. They're both pretty light and don't make me feel like I'm wearing a ton of product.

Sounds so pretty!
I missed this. I got a Mazda 3. I already hit my baby though I wasn't paying attn and backed into one of the metal garbage dumps. Everyone who has looked at it said it's minor. I was so crushed. I still love my baby though, and just haven't had time to take it to the shop.




Now that my face is F I N A L L Y starting to clear up, I'm thinking about moving back to powders. I'll try the tip of putting everything on first and then put a powder on top of that. Other than that, last year I just did TM in the summer. That was also the summer I couldn't color match a foundation for nothing in the world and the TM was the only thing that worked.

What are you guys using so far in this 90+ heat? I haven't been wearing anything. I got another sinus infection and I've been just trying to get to work this week. LOL

 

[Medgal07]

This is EXACTLY why I bought it - and to possibly creep out children. So disappointing. Now on to the new Mehron black light m/u

Creep out children? Really Sage?

 

[Medgal07]

My toast l iner is down to the nubs, I can no longer find them in Ulta, although I can get them online, who wants to pay shipping for one liner. Then the other side of the coin, I started adding all the colors ppl recommended *cough* CC *cough* and wound up virtually spending $30 on lip liners. Granted it's only two Mac liners, but still... LOL
How do you like the Chanel quad? I didn't buy it when I bought Presage (still haven't worn it), but I'm going back for it. I happen to love the Chanel Mystére quad, and have created several different looks with it. I happen to adore green khaki & olive green. How do you like Presage? I love it! Today I ordered Inspiration, which means I will have all 6 of those créme blushes. The formula is so light and the product is really pigmented. I love using Erine's suggested technique of applying the blush before my foundation.I've totally revamped the order in which I apply my makeup!

Ok that sounds interesting. I'm tempted to try it. *NEEDS MORE MONEY* LOL
Did you get blazing Haute yet? Looking at this pic, I think it will be beautiful on you.
How do you like the Sephora brush?
I agree, love the outfit too.
I'm going to start needing you to post pics. LOL I want to SEE this lip combo.
Tell me more about this anti-perspirant powder? Where do you get it? How do you like it? Do you worry about breakouts?

 

[sagehen]

Creep out children? Really Sage?

IJS, you know how little ones already have the apprehension on dark rides, right? Picture random floating, glowing lips following them around lol.

 

[Medgal07]

i've had a similar thing happen to me...except i know what it was in my case...i split up with my husband...so i guess whatever it was started much before the actual separation, but i found i had much less inclination to cook and generally do other things i enjoy. but it's coming back, slowly but surely! there's hope, it just takes time!

i've been trying to hold off on the metallic shadows right now because i want to stop buying/hoarding stuff, but i'm finding it to be a struggle!

So glad you're getting your mojo back---a sure sign of healing! I experienced something similar when my husband died suddenly, several years ago. I wish you the very best that life has to offer!!!!

 

[Prettypackages]

Today:

Face:
Smashbox primer
Fashion Fair CTP foundation in Tender
Sephora Powder Foundation in #51
FF Illuminator in Earth (hate this - mad at the tired salesgirl who sold it to me knowing it was too dark, and if she didn't know, that's another story)
FF Blush in Chocolate Chip

Eyes:
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze
NYX Nude on Nude palette - bronze shade on lower right side on lid, brown shade above it in crease
e.l.f liquid liner in Black, winged out
CG LashBlast Fusion in Very Black

Lips:
MAc Just My Type l.l
OCC Lip Tar in Fragmented (it is a "foiled, metallic acid green" shade, comes out in August, part of Fragmented Alice (some comic about a woman trapped in multiple time dimensions) collex)

how did the lip tar look on? I kinda want to get this!

 

[sagehen]

how did the lip tar look on? I kinda want to get this!

It was my first lip tar, and I did not have the application problems people are always talking about. I lined my lips and used a pea size in the center of my lp and blended out from there. I really liked the color, it was not drying, and it lasted a long time. Through two meals and the color was still clearly visible. It was GREEN! Definitely a golden green, but I could see this being FANTASTIC over a green lipstick. The wear time would be sick. I see why people love those OCC lip tars.

 

[Medgal07]

IJS, you know how little ones already have the apprehension on dark rides, right? Picture random floating, glowing lips following them around lol.

I got a visual and couldn't stop laughing!!

 

[Prettypackages]

It was my first lip tar, and I did not have the application problems people are always talking about. I lined my lips and used a pea size in the center of my lp and blended out from there. I really liked the color, it was not drying, and it lasted a long time. Through two meals and the color was still clearly visible. It was GREEN! Definitely a golden green, but I could see this being FANTASTIC over a green lipstick. The wear time would be sick. I see why people love those OCC lip tars.

I can't imagine wearing a green lipstick yet.

 

[sagehen]

^^I was a drama kid in Jr. High and HS, and someone I know is always in it, so I just keep up with these things. Plus, the great Ben Nye did the makeup (including that of Oscar Winner Hattie McDaniel) in Gone With the Wind. That is what made me know I could trust his products as a WOC. From the beginning of his career he was about diversity. OK, back on topic, I use the antiperspirant powder either between my primer and foundation or right after my foundation.. I find a layer of powder helps blush go on smoothly. I used the colored powder all over when done and/or to places that need color correction. I then use setting powder over the top. This heavy-duty routine is for days when I know there will be sweat and humidity and I really need to keep the application fresh. I don't worry about flashback because I always follow the a/p pwder with color.

 

[Prettypackages]

I didn't know that. very cool to know. Thank you. Do find layering the powder exacerbates oiliness?

 

[sagehen]

I didn't know that. very cool to know. Thank you. Do find layering the powder exacerbates oiliness?

I don't. I use very thin layers, and always brush off excess, and I spray it down when done.

 

[PrettyGirlDoc]

Haha Yes I believe a bright lipstick is medicine enough to ward off any cold I might have I've been eyeing a few from All About Orange so I'd better be off this weekend to pick them up... I think I just read earlier that you had a baby or expecting a baby so Congrats! Hope your bundle of joy brings you lots of luck and happiness always! Thank you so much! Super excited, I've been obsessing over bronzed skin lately and who doesn't love a bold lip

Thank you so much Glammy. I am eight months along and waddling. I am just thankful to be up and about even if it is hot. I was on bed rest for seven months with my last bambino. So I can't do anything but be grateful everyday I get up. The opportunity to wear a lil makeup is icing on the cake. Ttyl PGD

 

[Medgal07]

I've been wearing makeup daily, but spending a little less time than usual online. Today I was in a RED lip mood!! EYES: UDPP
Painterly PP
MAC Cork e/s over the entire eye
MAC Pigment in Naked Dark to lids
MAC Mystery e/s to crease
MAC Mystery e/s to lower lid
MAC Era e/s to highlight brow
NARS Eyeliner, Rue Bonaparte to lower waterline

FACE:
La Bella Donna Co Exist Creme as primer
Chanel Creme blush, Affinite (Intense Pink), applied [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]before my foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]MAC Pro Sculpting Cream in Coffee Walnut to contour[/FONT]

Chanel Perfection Lumière foundation in Beige Ambre 64
MAC P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
Estée Lauder Illuminating Powder Gélee in Heat Wave to highlight
Chanel Les Beige Powder # 70 to set makeup (this is new and I LOVE it!!)
Éminence Stone Crop Hydrating mist to set powder

LIPS:
MAC P&P Lip
MAC Cherry lip liner to line & fill
MAC RiRi Woo lipstick

NAILS:
Dior Red Royalty

 

[sagehen]

^^This sounds so classic and beautiful - hey MedGal, since you are here, what's the theme for August? It is still summer, so I wanted to suggest something colorful. I am wearing summer smoky eyes today.

 

[MissTT]

Woot, woot! So was I, Medgal. I wore Heaux today which made me realize how much I prefer RRW. I'm headed home know to put it on for tonight's event.

 

[Medgal07]

Hi there Sage!!! Thanks. I'm just loving this new Chanel powder---it makes me look exotic---unbelievable! We can do whatever theme we like---
suggest away. I want you to tell me more about your eye look please. I love smokey eyes and recently did a brown smokey eye look with MACs Deep
Brown pigment.

Woot, woot! So was I, Medgal. I wore Heaux today which made me realize how much I prefer RRW. I'm headed home know to put it on for tonight's event.

 

[sagehen]

My face today: Face: Laura Mercier Primer in Radiance (don't like; will not purchase when I sue up this sample - pores galore for me) Revlon Colorstay in Caramel, Mahogany MAC Studio Finish concealer in NC45 under eyes and on dark areas silica powder CG Queen bronzer in Ebony Bronze for light contour of cheeks/outside of face Maybelline Coral Burst blush (and a little of the gold one from the same collection right on top of cheekbones) Eyes: UDPP (tried a sample - it is awfully thick) Maybelline Color Tatto in Ready, Set, Green all over and just above lid Urban Decay e/s in Loaded on outer 2/3 of lid, UD El Dorado inner 2/3 UD Darkhorse blended into crease and just beyond NYX Slide on eye pencil in Gunmetal on lower lid, blended with UD Loaded CG LashBlast Fusion wp in Very Black MAC Embark to fill in brows Lips: no liner Maybelline Bali Berry Shimmer l/s MAC Fantabulous 1 lipglass apologies in advance - I am at work and sometimes my computer jumbles the text

 

[Medgal07]

My face today: Face: Laura Mercier Primer in Radiance (don't like; will not purchase when I sue up this sample - pores galore for me) Revlon Colorstay in Caramel, Mahogany MAC Studio Finish concealer in NC45 under eyes and on dark areas silica powder CG Queen bronzer in Ebony Bronze for light contour of cheeks/outside of face Maybelline Coral Burst blush (and a little of the gold one from the same collection right on top of cheekbones) Eyes: UDPP (tried a sample - it is awfully thick) Maybelline Color Tatto in Ready, Set, Green all over and just above lid Urban Decay e/s in Loaded on outer 2/3 of lid, UD El Dorado inner 2/3 UD Darkhorse blended into crease and just beyond NYX Slide on eye pencil in Gunmetal on lower lid, blended with UD Loaded CG LashBlast Fusion wp in Very Black MAC Embark to fill in brows Lips: no liner Maybelline Bali Berry Shimmer l/s MAC Fantabulous 1 lipglass apologies in advance - I am at work and sometimes my computer jumbles the text

Your look sounds stunning---thanks for sharing! UDPP is very thick, and a little goes a long way. A tube lasts for months! I haven't sued my UD palette in what seems like forever. You've made me want to pull it out again.