Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[MissTT]

i bet you still know how to apply blush, but i do know what you mean. sometimes doing the same thing as always just doesn't seem to look right. i had a little acne scar on my left cheek that was reddish, so i kept looking like i had more blush on one side unless i worked to conceal it first...but then it was difficult to get it to not look obviously covered up...

did you end up trying laura mercier's sc?

as for the lipstick q...sagehen and medgal's suggestions are great! also sometimes i go for bright and sheer...that often serves as a better counterpoint than nude lips if my eyes aren't particularly smokey...often i just do trial and error...but when you're rushed for time that's not a great option!

Yeah I definitely think I'm in a blush funk. I think it's b/c I feel like my face is on display so to speak so overall I'm more stressed about it. My makeup is actually being judged almost every day and it doesn't feel fun. I did not end up trying the Secret Camouflage yet. It's kind of a PITA to mess w/ to be honest. Plus I'm a bit confused by their shading. Maybe if the LM rep would have spoken to me when she was in the store I would know more.

And you got it. Trial and error isn't an option due to time constraints. I'm always rushing to get to either job b/c I'm not a morning person. Many of the girls at Sephora change their makeup while they're there if they don't like it, but I don't feel it's appropriate to be putting makeup on my face when I'm on the floor so I try to refrain and just keep it to my lunch break.

 

[sagehen]

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!

@ bolded #1: No, not everyone (unless you want to): that is what I am going to do next week. @ bolded #2: OK. I just get all excited talking about other people's wedding details. Is that cray? That is a sweet Sephora haul - did you use your VIB gc? I haven't gotten mine yet.

 

[MissTT]

Didn't receive gift card and found out I'm not eligible to use it despite earning it and then some. Bah humbug!

I would expect you all to be excited for me if I came in all, "I's married now! I said I's married!" You're not weird imo.

 

[sagehen]

 Didn't receive gift card and found out I'm not eligible to use it despite earning it and then some. Bah humbug! I would expect you all to be excited for me if I came in all, "I's married now! I said I's married!" You're not weird imo.

it is now required for you to announce it just like this.

 

[Medgal07]

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!

SCORE!!! Awesome MissTT. I love hearing about hauls---it's exciting---maybe even a little voyeristic---and of course that's how I learn about new products!!! Thanks for sharing!!! I just got my Sephora $20 V.I.B. reward card in the mail today. It's valid from 12/4 - 12/16.

Do you like the NARS concealers better than MAC's? It's taking me forever to use my MAC concealers because I only use a tad under my eyes to cover my dark circles. I'm open to trying new ones when the three that I have are gone.

I'm a sucker for romance so I jumped on that bandwagon too.

It sounds like you've tried every technique & instrument MissTT! How frustrating is that!!! I smoosh my setting powder on with a Kabuki. I use the same practice for my powder foundation.

I think Sage was announcing what she's doing within the parameters that the two of you suggested. So you would decide, based on your stash and what you need and want to focus on to use, in a given week. Like for me this week--or at least until after Hanukkah it's pigments and mostly blue E/S & NP.

 

[Medgal07]

Didn't receive gift card and found out I'm not eligible to use it despite earning it and then some. Bah humbug!

I would expect you all to be excited for me if I came in all, "I's married now! I said I's married!" You're not weird imo.

Why is that? Do they consider it double dipping because you have an employee discount? Bah humbug is right!!!

 

[aradhana]

Oh miss TT I realized I forgot to tell you about this Wayne goss youtube video where he shows 5 ways to apply blush...it's short and simple but i've watched it a few times. I always end up applying the same way, but maybe you'll find another way you like more? I'll try and find it this evening.

 

[MissTT]

Thank you! It went better today. Thanks to everyone for their support. (I know I shouldn't need blush support, but whatever.) I rolled powder across my face (and then I lightly brushed my whole face b/c sorry not sorry but love the way that feels!) I wanted to play in my new Guerlain bronzer and applied that under my cheekbones, but that's where my stupid hyperpig is and I was afraid I was going to rub it off. It didn't but I don't know if I put much bronzer on there at all. I also can't tell if the bronzer is amazeballs b/c I used a darker foundation today as well. Actually today I made everything darker on my face. Even my under eye concealer.

Medgal - I don't know why we can't use it. I suppose it's to avoid double dipping, but for me it's a better deal than the discount so I'd happily use it w/o combining. Then again I guess we save enough throughout the year.

FACE
EL Invisible Fluid foundation 5WN1
MUFE HD Concealer #355 under eyes
Ben Nye Banana powder set concealer
CoverFX concealer N Deep on spots
NARS LRSP set foundation
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing powder 03 - perimeter and under cheekbones; remaining product down the nose and forehead
Ripe for Love blush
EYES
Éclair p/p
MUFE Diamond 312 e/s
MUFE 56 e/s brow
LIPS
NYX Toast liner
Sounds Like Noise l/s

Missing: primer, eyeliner, mascara, and brow. Why? I've decided to step back from primer for a moment. Remember when they told us our moisturizer prepped our skin for foundation? Before primers came out? I'm cutting out that product this week. Liner/mascara/brow - I put these item in a m/u bag in my purse and will do those when I get to work to save time. Yesterday I didn't even bother adding the items until 6pm just before date night. I need to focus on getting to my office on time. I have my own office so can finish at my desk when I feel like it.

 

[Medgal07]

Thank you! It went better today. Thanks to everyone for their support. (I know I shouldn't need blush support, but whatever.) I rolled powder across my face (and then I lightly brushed my whole face b/c sorry not sorry but love the way that feels!) I wanted to play in my new Guerlain bronzer and applied that under my cheekbones, but that's where my stupid hyperpig is and I was afraid I was going to rub it off. It didn't but I don't know if I put much bronzer on there at all. I also can't tell if the bronzer is amazeballs b/c I used a darker foundation today as well. Actually today I made everything darker on my face. Even my under eye concealer.

Medgal - I don't know why we can't use it. I suppose it's to avoid double dipping, but for me it's a better deal than the discount so I'd happily use it w/o combining. Then again I guess we save enough throughout the year.

FACE
EL Invisible Fluid foundation 5WN1
MUFE HD Concealer #355 under eyes
Ben Nye Banana powder set concealer
CoverFX concealer N Deep on spots
NARS LRSP set foundation
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing powder 03 - perimeter and under cheekbones; remaining product down the nose and forehead
Ripe for Love blush
EYES
Éclair p/p
MUFE Diamond 312 e/s
MUFE 56 e/s brow
LIPS
NYX Toast liner
Sounds Like Noise l/s

Missing: primer, eyeliner, mascara, and brow. Why? I've decided to step back from primer for a moment. Remember when they told us our moisturizer prepped our skin for foundation? Before primers came out? I'm cutting out that product this week. Liner/mascara/brow - I put these item in a m/u bag in my purse and will do those when I get to work to save time. Yesterday I didn't even bother adding the items until 6pm just before date night. I need to focus on getting to my office on time. I have my own office so can finish at my desk when I feel like it.

Savings wherever you can get it is a GREAT thing!
The look sounds nice---was that a shade of brown that you used with Eclair in your eye look?

 

[sagehen]

@Miss TT - are you coming around about Sounds Like Noise? I remember at one time you did not love it. That is another product I need to revisit.

 

[Medgal07]

@Miss TT - are you coming around about Sounds Like Noise? I remember at one time you did not love it. That is another product I need to revisit.

I think sounds like noise was made for MissTT's coloring. How could you not love it. It just warms & softens us right up.

 

[sagehen]

  [COLOR=0000FF] I think sounds like noise was made for MissTT's coloring.  How could you not love it.  It just warms & softens us right up.[/COLOR]

I think I need to play with liners to use it with - any suggestions? I just think this is better as an ombre lip for me.

 

[Medgal07]

I use MAC Entertain Me or MAC What A Blast.

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=0000FF]I use MAC Entertain Me  or MAC What A Blast.[/COLOR]

And, this is going to send me shopping again lol. I don't have What a Blast. I have already been very bad this week. I have pending orders from MAC, Stila, Coastal Scents, Magnolia Makeup, Sephora, Urban Decay and a pro beauty supply near me. Someone needs to slap my hand.

 

[Medgal07]

I have already been very bad this week. I have pending orders from MAC, Stila, Coastal Scents, Magnolia Makeup, Sephora, Urban Decay and a pro beauty supply near me. Someone needs to slap my hand.

Here, allow me: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/167/17337/Products/Lips/Lip-Pencil/Pro-Longwear-Lip-Pencil/index.tmpl?SKU_ID=SKU34878

What did you buy? I think we've all gone overboard this week. I just got boxes from MAC & Sephora today!

I'll gladly shake your hand but no way will I slap it!

 

[sagehen]

double post...

 

[sagehen]

Sehpora: 4 Stila palettes from the Black Friday sale (artul eyes vol. I-III and In the Garden palettes - I bought the ITG palette just for the pencil, since it does not come as a single. The palette was the price of one pencil so I put it in the cart) MAC: Rich Purple Chromagraphic Pencil and Private Party Coastal Scents: silica powder, black soap and neem oil Magnolia: several loose pigments and an eye primer Stila: my fave dc'd foundaton and a neutral eye palette UD: Fun, Feminine and Dangerous palettes and a Grindhouse sharpener BSS: 17 matte brown eyeshadows That was exhausting just to type. This is giving me plenty for the untried challenge for January.

 

[MissTT]

I think sounds like noise was made for MissTT's coloring. How could you not love it. It just warms & softens us right up.

Well of course you, pretty girl, can rock anything. On me it feels slightly too light. Here's the thing - I'm sure it doesn't look bad on me. It just doesn't look good to my eye. I prefer richer colors to pastels in general.
I wore the same eye shadow I wore yesterday and will commit to it for the week. It actually looked prettier w/o the Eclair. Tomorrow I will pair it with gold eye shadow. Here is a swatch of the MUFE 312 e/s. It's prettier in real life though. Credit karlasugar

*I also have 311 Burgundy

 

[Medgal07]

Oh that's good Sage----that's really good!

 

[Medgal07]

No I am not coming around with SLN. This is the second time I've ever worn it. It just makes me think pumpkin lips. That's not sexy. I may try doing an ombre like you mentioned. I should have been wearing this all Fall, but better late than never. I brought a darker orange gloss with me, but haven't bothered to apply additional makeup today. I'm gonna go do it now w/ 2 hours of work left... LOL

Oooh wee, you as bad as Medgal with that haul.

Well of course you, pretty girl, can rock anything. On me it feels slightly too light. Here's the thing - I'm sure it doesn't look bad on me. It just doesn't look good to my eye. I prefer richer colors to pastels in general.
I wore the same eye shadow I wore yesterday and will commit to it for the week. It actually looked prettier w/o the Eclair. Tomorrow I will pair it with gold eye shadow. Here is a swatch of the MUFE 312 e/s. It's prettier in real life though. Credit karlasugar

*I also have 311 Burgundy

I don't own a single MUFE product, let alone eyeshadow. How did that happen? Those colors are so vibrant.
I get what you're saying about SLN. I feel that way about purple lipsticks--I have them, I wear them but I don't think that do anything for me.

Yes, Sage came over to the dark side with her haulage

I'm expecting more TF items this week. I got my Dior Poudrè Shimmer in Amber Diamond and it's real purdy