Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

I don't know. I feel like I don't know how to put on blush anymore. Silly, but true. I always hate the way it looks on my right cheek. I thought Outlaw would look good with my eyes today, but it didn't. I was late and not really seeing too many people today so I just left it on. Now I remembered we have date night tonight after my hair appt and after I swing by Sephora to pick up some items I had on hold. I'll be seeing quite a few people. :-(

Random question: What lipstick do you wear when you're wearing a bold top? For instance today I'm wearing a red turtleneck, but red seemed to be too much and matchy matchy while other colors would seem to clash. I tend to wear lots of bold colored tops like teal, yellow, red, orange, etc. but worry about my lipstick. How do y'all do it?

Do you contour and highlight? If so, when do you put on your blush? I asked because I went through something similar until I changed the order in which I apply the products; contour first, highlight
second and blush last. For some reason this order helps me to place my blush now...just above my contour, blended w/o a visible line of demarcation.

You know MissTT, sometimes I dislike a random look initially, but when I see it later I think--hey I like this! I hope that was the case for you today!

About your lipstick colors---when in doubt go nude. I like color and matching doesn't bother me. If I wore a red lip w/a red top the eyes would definitely be played down and my blush would be
neutral/barely visible. Like Sage, I wear teal and coral (my bridal party colors 1st time around), Pink & Purple, Yellow & Pink, Black & Red, Orange & Brown, etc. This is not etched in stone. Sometimes it's just about the mood I'm in.

 

[sagehen]

Medgal - for real, my bridal colors were teal and peach for my first wedding. WHAT?!? That is all.

 

[Medgal07]

Today's Look:
EYES:
UDPP
Chanel Illusion D’ Ombre, Apparition cream shadow (Deep blue) to lids as a base
MAC Starless Night Pigment (Blackened blue) over Apparition
MAC Deep Brown Pigment to crease
MAC Naked Deep Dark (Mid-tan) to transition
MAC Tan pigment to highlight brow ---Nice contrast w/this very matte look
Blacktrack gel liner to upper lash-line
Both Starless Night & Deep Brown pigments to lower lash line
MAC Petrol Blue liner pencil to water line


FACE:
La Bella Donna Coexist to prime
Chanel Perfection Lumiére 54 Beige Ambré
P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana

MAC Richly Honed Pro Sculpting Cream topped w/Earthshine MSF to contour
Chanel Accent Blush (Neutral pale mauve)
Estèe Lauder Modern Mercury highlighter to high-points
MAC Mystery Powder, Dark to set
MAC Fix + to set

LIPS:
MAC Nude Lipstick

Nails:
Butter London Double Take Duo--Blue Coat (Deep Royal-Navy) & Lecoy, Mixed Glitter

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=0000FF]Today's Look:[/COLOR] [COLOR=181818][COLOR=0000FF]EYES: [/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=385487][COLOR=0000FF]UDPP[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=385487][COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Illusion D’ Ombre,  Apparition cream shadow (Deep blue) to lids as a base[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=181818][COLOR=0000FF]MAC Starless Night Pigment (Blackened blue) over Apparition [/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]MAC Deep Brown Pigment to crease[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]MAC Naked Deep Dark (Mid-tan) to transition[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]MAC Tan pigment  to highlight brow ---Nice contrast w/this very matte look[/COLOR] [COLOR=181818][COLOR=0000FF]Blacktrack gel liner to upper lash-line[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]Both Starless Night & Deep Brown pigments to lower lash line[/COLOR] [COLOR=385487] [COLOR=0000FF]MAC Petrol Blue liner pencil to water line[/COLOR]   [/COLOR] [COLOR=385487][COLOR=0000FF]FACE:[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=181818][COLOR=0000FF]La Bella Donna Coexist to prime[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=181818] [COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Perfection Lumiére 54 Beige Ambré [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana  [/COLOR] [/COLOR] [COLOR=181818][COLOR=0000FF]MAC Richly Honed Pro Sculpting Cream topped w/Earthshine MSF to contour[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=385487][COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Accent Blush (Neutral pale mauve)[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=385487][COLOR=0000FF]Estèe Lauder Modern Mercury highlighter to high-points[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]MAC Mystery Powder, Dark to set[/COLOR] [COLOR=181818][COLOR=0000FF]MAC Fix + to set[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=181818] [/COLOR] [COLOR=385487][COLOR=0000FF]LIPS:[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]MAC Nude Lipstick[/COLOR] [COLOR=181818] [/COLOR] [COLOR=181818][COLOR=0000FF]Nails:[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]Butter London [/COLOR] [COLOR=181818] [/COLOR]

That sounds beautiful. Talk to me of Earthshine. I have this MSF and do not use it. Do you use only for highlight, or for any other purpose?

 

[MissTT]

So y'all are telling me not to choose teal and oranged pink for my wedding colors?

I don't typically contour and highlight several times each week. I think my blush funk is due to the hyperpigmentation on my right cheek. It just makes things look ruddy and I get kinda sad each time I look at it. I try putting concealer over it, but every time I start brushing powders on the concealer comes off. I've tried 3 different concealers and they all come right off: Cover FX, Dermablend, and Bare Minerals. maybe I'm putting too much pressure on the area trying to set it.

Ah ha! That's what I wanted to see if you wanted to try, sagehen, Dermablend concealer in Spice. I think the color just isn't right for me, but you may be able to use it under your eyes. On me I think it's too light for blemishes and too dark for my under eye. It's medium coverage and I was expecting it to be full.

 

[sagehen]

OMG are you getting married?!? I LIVE for other people's (not bridezilla people, just regular people) weddings! I eloped this time around - I can't do the pressure myself.

 

[Medgal07]

That sounds beautiful. Talk to me of Earthshine. I have this MSF and do not use it. Do you use only for highlight, or for any other purpose?

I use Earthshine to set Richly Honed. It's not a glittery mess either. I do it daily and love it! It's actually too dark for me as a highlight so I know it's too dark for you. When I first got it I used it as a blush but I like it better to set my contour cream. I backed it up---so glad I did!

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=0000FF]I use Earthshine to set Richly Honed.  It's not a glittery mess either.  I do it daily and love it!  It's actually too dark for me as a highlight so I know it's too dark for you.  When I first got it I used it as a blush but I like it better to set my contour cream.  I backed it up---so glad I did![/COLOR]

You have decsribed my problem exactly. It is too dark for a highlight. I will try as a blush and to set my contour (I use Richly Honed too - did you ever get Coffee Walnut? Did you like?)

 

[Medgal07]

Medgal - for real, my bridal colors were teal and peach for my first wedding. WHAT?!? That is all.

Seriously? It was actually turquoise & peach---close enough---for my summer wedding. I wised up the second time around
and did a destination wedding in St Thomas w/only 4 people, counting the bride & groom.

 

[Medgal07]

You have decsribed my problem exactly. It is too dark for a highlight. I will try as a blush and to set my contour (I use Richly Honed too - did you ever get Coffee Walnut? Did you like?)

I did get Coffee Walnut, but I don't like it as much as Richly Honed. CW is cool toned and can look dirty if I'm not careful. I always reach for RH.

​ ETA: I just remembered that I had another MAC Pro Sculpting cream called Copper Beach and I used it up! Guess I really liked that one!!!

 

[Medgal07]

So y'all are telling me not to choose teal and oranged pink for my wedding colors?

I don't typically contour and highlight several times each week. I think my blush funk is due to the hyperpigmentation on my right cheek. It just makes things look ruddy and I get kinda sad each time I look at it. I try putting concealer over it, but every time I start brushing powders on the concealer comes off. I've tried 3 different concealers and they all come right off: Cover FX, Dermablend, and Bare Minerals. maybe I'm putting too much pressure on the area trying to set it.

Ah ha! That's what I wanted to see if you wanted to try, sagehen, Dermablend concealer in Spice. I think the color just isn't right for me, but you may be able to use it under your eyes. On me I think it's too light for blemishes and too dark for my under eye. It's medium coverage and I was expecting it to be full.

Are you making an announcement MissTT?

I think I know what you're doing---Don't brush your powder on---gently pat and roll so that it adheres to the
concealer rather than wipe it away---that's essentially what you're doing. It's your technique--not what you're
using.

 

[sagehen]

  [COLOR=0000FF] I did get Coffee Walnut, but I don't like it as much as Richly Honed.  CW is cool toned and can look dirty if I'm not careful.  I always reach for RH.[/COLOR]

Thank you for this response. I feel a little better about choosing only Richly Honed.

 

[Medgal07]

I kinda failed on the theme thing this morning as well b/c i didn't plan ahead. Unless I plan to wear either my eye shadow or blush for the rest of the week which is possible. I just need to decide which one to do tonight. I used to love my NARS Outlaw blush, but for some reason now I'm no longer digging it. Don't like my look today at all. However, I did use a product in a palette I have never used before. Since I don't reach for this palette I'm thinking of making myself use it for the week. Even if it's just one shade from it. It's just a grouping of random MUFE shadows I have. I think it includes: Diamond Brown 312 (dark beige w/ copper shimmer), Diamond Burgundy 311 (burnished mauve w/ copper shimmer), Beige 76 (matte camel), and Turquoise Shimmer 83.

Today I used Groundwork p/p lash to brow and then used Diamond Brown on my lid up through the crease. Such a pretty freaking shadow. Reminds me of Eclair p/p, but with copper shimmer instead of gold. I always thought this shade was too glittery, but it's not at all. Since I never reach for these shadows I'm thinking of selling them though.

Btw, sagehen, I'm probably gonna send you some Ben Nye translucent powder in Sienna, but I was trying to use it some last week to see if I needed it. I'll ship it with the corrector. There was also something else I was considering but don't recall what it is right now. Anyway, that's the delay. I'm glad to have a friend to give this stuff too b/c it's all practically new.

High five to sagehen and Medgal for picking out their theme products and rocking them this week.

Awww thanks MissTT

But, I don't get the high-five because I have an unfair advantage. I no longer work outside of the home, rushing out to an office any longer. I do advance planning when I have to go out like I did today for a doc appointment, but most of the time I can get made-up w/o rushing.

​Your eye look sounds so pretty. I have an absolute weakness for browns & bronzes & I love Eclair PP too. Do you wear any of your PPs as E/S or just as a base???

 

[Medgal07]

Thank you for this response. I feel a little better about choosing only Richly Honed.

MAC should have made the sculpting creams permanent!

 

[honybr]

Can I still play if my eye look is the same because it's just liner and mascara everyday? Lol. I only do shadow on the weekends because I'm slow. But I switch up the lipstick and blush everyday to justify having so much.

 

[sagehen]

Just putting it out there ladies: next week is smoky eye week, with an eye toward using up my Audacious Asphalt Color Tattoo and using a couple of lustre lipsticks in nude-ish shades.

 

[Medgal07]

Can I still play if my eye look is the same because it's just liner and mascara everyday? Lol. I only do shadow on the weekends because I'm slow. But I switch up the lipstick and blush everyday to justify having so much.

We insist you do Honybr. Switching up your lipstick & blush totally counts!!!

 

[Medgal07]

Just putting it out there ladies: next week is smoky eye week, with an eye toward using up my Audacious Asphalt Color Tattoo and using a couple of lustre lipsticks in nude-ish shades.

Okay Sage---gonna hold you to it! That's my favorite look!

 

[aradhana]

I use Earthshine to set Richly Honed. It's not a glittery mess either. I do it daily and love it! It's actually too dark for me as a highlight so I know it's too dark for you. When I first got it I used it as a blush but I like it better to set my contour cream. I backed it up---so glad I did!

this is an interesting idea...wanna try it out! i haven't touched my earthshine in ages...probably this whole year. guess i should probably make it part of this month's challenge.

 

[MissTT]

Yes, honeybr, just switch other things like Medgal says. We're not too bossy here. We just merely make suggestions and try to support each other. I suggested this theme to help us do a better job of using things up. Like for you I'd suggest adding a neutral wash of shadow to help use up an item you don't often use. But if you don't want to I'll still be your friend.

sagehen are we all doing a smoky eye or just you? I'm confused. LOL.

Medgal - yes I use my paint pots on their own. Mostly Eclair, but I only have two. I know you're enjoying life at a better pace now, but I still appreciate you contributing. You've got lots of good advice and ideas to offer. Like setting aside theme products to reduce time searching. Genius! And yes my technique could be flawed, but I've switched it up over the months and feel like it still happens. I used to brush on my powder gently. I tried the rolling method, but habits die hard and I felt like I wasn't really 'setting' my face that way. I've recently started pressing the powder in with a sponge, but I don't think that's working for me either. This week I'll try the rolling lightly method just for you.

Am I announcing an engagement? No. Is he thinking about asking? Yeeeeeaaaahhhhh I'm pretty sure. I truly wasn't trying to say anything though. Just a coincidence.

Today I got a box of Sephora goodies. Just feel like sharing for no good reason. I got: Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder 03 (shade rec from Ingenue; afraid it will be too late, but trust Ingenue's judgment), Hourglass Arch brow pencil (rec of Shontay; not quite sure how to make thin lines but will practice), MUFE HD Concealer 355 (rec by Specktrette to combat hyperpigmentation), and NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Ginger (shade rec by Ingenue; I've been using Biscuit and Caramel.)

At the store tonight for $54 I picked up: 1.7 oz Jennifer Anniston EDP x 2, Philosophy Senorita Margarita 16oz, Buxom Full-On Lipstick in Amsterdam and mini Sculpted Lash Mascara, and MUFE Aqua Shadow 30E and 2E. Retail value of my score was $195.50!