Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

Thanks for your consideration but I'm in for whatever the thread decides. Plus, the upcoming Sephora sale will give me an excuse to buy some more eyeshadows. Lol. That said, I do like having more color options. But again, I'm in for whatever the thread decides.

I liked the Hourglass foundation. It definitely kept my oily skin in check. Some days, I didn't set it with powder (because it is liquid to powder), other days, I did set it with powder. Oddly enough, I liked the foundation better with the setting powder. It gave me more of an airbrushed finish (or at least I thought so). As I'm typing this, I realize that perhaps I should buy the foundation since I liked it so much? I just had my eye on the Chanel perfection lumiere or the Givenchy photo perfexion. Do you have an opinion on the Givenchy foundation? I need to see if there's a Givenchy thread.

Meka YOU/WE are the thread. Be inspired by the shades of spring that move you---make you happy!!! If you need spring E/Ss the Sephora sale is your oyster.
BTW, did you ever get that TF e/s palette that you wanted?

Awesome about the Hg foundation. Putting it on my list. I like to have options because it seems as soon as I find a foundation that I love it gets discontinued. I had
heard that recently about Chanel PL but when I rechecked the list I saw that my shade # 54 is being spared the chopping block. I also like the Chanel Double
Perfection Lumière powder foundation. It goes on effortlessly and fast. It's my go-to foundation when I'm in a hurry. The new Chanel PLV appears to have fewer dark
shades---think I need to get matched in-store for that one. I just ordered the new Guerlain foundation, terra-cotta bronzer and bronzer brush---you know my rear
should be in that Low-Buy thread but it's in direct conflict w/my YOLO philosophy to life. I was going to get them during the Sephora sale but getting them at Nordies
gave me the triple points, 6% off via Ebates, free shipping & unencumbered returns. I know I would get free shipping w/VIBR but this still made good financial sense
for me. I've not yet explored the Givenchy foundations and yes, there is a thread. They have some new items coming out for summer. Closing my eyes now!!!!

http://www.specktra.net/t/183206/givenchy-cosmetics/60

 

[User38]

I love this thread! I am always in such a rush, and I don't see it easily.. it's always somewhere in the secondary pages.. grr. I don't know, sometimes I think the set up for the site needs to be tweaked a bit.

so many threads -- and yes, I agree new Specktra members should be able to post.. but they start new threads, in addition to the gazillion others. I just get to see the first page.. my bad I guess.

My makeup today was for shopping/ errands as Bert was golfing today -- and so I did a very simple eye== painterly paint pot, with the Naked Basics colours and the best formula yet for a matte finish -- as good as Chanel's imo.. it's the EL True colour lipsticks. I have them from testing them months ago, and have been digging in to find new /old treasures.

oh, I did use UD Covet pencil on my bottom waterline and in the corners.. it's a green teal colour. It looked quite polished!

 

[User38]

Makeup for dinner party tonight..

Wearing a green/turquoise dress with palm patterns on it.. lol. Yes, it looks vintage but it's not.

Using MAC aqua matte ES, with a tiny bit of MAC vanilla on mid eye and towards tear duct.. this makes the aqua colour almost watercolour and with a bit of shine. Orange MAC matte in crease with bronzer (BB no. 1 on contour), gesso MAC with vanilla on top for under brow.

have been using Dk Brown Anastasia on eyebrows since I deepened the shade a bit and made it more copper/gold -- it works fine, but I think I need to tweak it a bit. ha.

Foundation: Koh Gen Doh moisturizing with Chanel Intonation on top.. and a bit of CD Coral B. on top. Powder : La Mer.

Still using the Covet liner on waterline and below.. lots of mascara and falsies.

lips: Jeffrey / Kat Von D.

I think I look

orange clutch -- black suede wrap shoes.. yeaaaaaaa...

hot date!

 

[Medgal07]

I love this thread! I am always in such a rush, and I don't see it easily.. it's always somewhere in the secondary pages.. grr. I don't know, sometimes I think the set up for the site needs to be tweaked a bit.

so many threads -- and yes, I agree new Specktra members should be able to post.. but they start new threads, in addition to the gazillion others. I just get to see the first page.. my bad I guess.

My makeup today was for shopping/ errands as Bert was golfing today -- and so I did a very simple eye== painterly paint pot, with the Naked Basics colours and the best formula yet for a matte finish -- as good as Chanel's imo.. it's the EL True colour lipsticks. I have them from testing them months ago, and have been digging in to find new /old treasures.

oh, I did use UD Covet pencil on my bottom waterline and in the corners.. it's a green teal colour. It looked quite polished!

Hi there HG...I have the same issue finding the threads that I like to frequent because there are so many---I've started bookmarking them. In addition to an
abundance of new threads there are a ton of old ones too that haven't been used in years.

I went for a simple look today too because I wanted to try my new YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Fuchsia Desinvolte. I'm totally smitten with the formula---it is so
incredibly light & non-sticky and it goes on with such ease. I'm telling you I love it. It looks like a bottle of nail polish and the applicator is oval w/a hole & tiny
apparatus in the center that the product adheres to as you pull the applicator out. You only need a very small amount for the cheeks---it's very pigmented and it
blends nicely. I wore it under Chanel DPL powder foundation. I'm seriously considering an orange K & B.

In addition to my usual basic products, I wore MAC Aurora pigment (pinked taupe) from lid to brow and MAC Embrace Me (pink) e/s slightly in the crease & just
above it. To be on trend I used MAC Tealo (dark green) on the lower lash line. For my lips & cheeks I used YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Fuchsia Desinvolte &
YSL Rose Baby Doll NP that I've had for a long time but it was a great match w/ YSL the K & B.

I love when you mention Bert---he's become the resident celebrity!!!

 

[Medgal07]

Makeup for dinner party tonight..

Wearing a green/turquoise dress with palm patterns on it.. lol. Yes, it looks vintage but it's not.

Using MAC aqua matte ES, with a tiny bit of MAC vanilla on mid eye and towards tear duct.. this makes the aqua colour almost watercolour and with a bit of shine. Orange MAC matte in crease with bronzer (BB no. 1 on contour), gesso MAC with vanilla on top for under brow.

have been using Dk Brown Anastasia on eyebrows since I deepened the shade a bit and made it more copper/gold -- it works fine, but I think I need to tweak it a bit. ha.

Foundation: Koh Gen Doh moisturizing with Chanel Intonation on top.. and a bit of CD Coral B. on top. Powder : La Mer.

Still using the Covet liner on waterline and below.. lots of mascara and falsies.

lips: Jeffrey / Kat Von D.

I think I look

orange clutch -- black suede wrap shoes.. yeaaaaaaa...

hot date!

Your dress sounds really pretty, and I love the makeup look that you constructed. Love Intonation BTW!!!

 

[PixieDancer]

Hi there HG...I have the same issue finding the threads that I like to frequent because there are so many---I've started bookmarking them. In addition to an
abundance of new threads there are a ton of old ones too that haven't been used in years.

I went for a simple look today too because I wanted to try my new YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Fuchsia Desinvolte. I'm totally smitten with the formula---it is so
incredibly light & non-sticky and it goes on with such ease. I'm telling you I love it. It looks like a bottle of nail polish and the applicator is oval w/a hole & tiny
apparatus in the center that the product adheres to as you pull the applicator out. You only need a very small amount for the cheeks---it's very pigmented and it
blends nicely. I wore it under Chanel DPL powder foundation. I'm seriously considering an orange K & B.

In addition to my usual basic products, I wore MAC Aurora pigment (pinked taupe) from lid to brow and MAC Embrace Me (pink) e/s slightly in the crease & just
above it. To be on trend I used MAC Tealo (dark green) on the lower lash line. For my lips & cheeks I used YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Fuchsia Desinvolte &
YSL Rose Baby Doll NP that I've had for a long time but it was a great match w/ YSL the K & B.

I love when you mention Bert---he's become the resident celebrity!!!

MAC Aurora Pigment! I need to pull this baby back out! I used that thing a ton when I first got it. I have revived it a few times, but always seem to forget about my pigments!
Even when I don't have a look to post, I love checking in here!! Just like your post... lots of these remind me to use products I've forgotten about!

 

[Spectacular]

I've been looking through this thread and I really love the idea and spirit behind it, I hope I can catch the next theme and create a look based on it. I've really enjoyed many of you ladies' looks and conversations.

 

[Medgal07]

MAC Aurora Pigment! I need to pull this baby back out! I used that thing a ton when I first got it. I have revived it a few times, but always seem to forget about my pigments!
Even when I don't have a look to post, I love checking in here!! Just like your post... lots of these remind me to use products I've forgotten about!

Hi Pixie Honey!!! There is something about Aurora Pigment---the soft neutral color & the sheen that it leaves on the eyes. It's a great pigment for creating a ton
of looks--especially neutral eye looks. I used it to create that reverse smokey eye that you did. Just wonderful! I think that's the only pigment that I use repeatedly.
I will be having a 'pigment week', during our April theme because I have several pastels as well as vibrant purples, etc. I'll put them into a basket at the beginning of
the week--otherwise I'd forget about them.

 

[Medgal07]

I've been looking through this thread and I really love the idea and spirit behind it, I hope I can catch the next theme and create a look based on it. I've really enjoyed many of you ladies' looks and conversations.

and WELCOME Spectacular!!! Please feel free to join us at any time!!!

 

[User38]

ok, so April is pigment week, or month? I have quite a few, but don't really have the time to use them much.. except for a very few

 

[meka72]

Awwww thanks Medgal. My skills and makeup stash are nowhere near the skill set and stash that you ladies have. I don't want y'all to be stuck because I'm lame. Lol. I didn't pull the trigger on the Givenchy foundation but will likely pick it up before the sephora sale is over.

  :lol:  [COLOR=008000]Meka YOU/WE are the thread.  Be inspired by the shades of spring that move you---make you happy!!!  If you need spring E/Ss the Sephora sale is your [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]oyster.[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    BTW, did you ever get that TF [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]e/s palette that you wanted?[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    Awesome about the Hg foundation.  Putting it on my list.  I like to have options because it seems as soon as I find a foundation that I love it gets discontinued.  I had[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    heard that recently [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]about Chanel PL but when I rechecked the list I saw that my shade # 54 is being spared the chopping block.  I also like the Chanel Double[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    Perfection Lumière powder foundation.  It goes on [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]effortlessly and fast.  It's my go-to foundation when I'm in a hurry.  The new Chanel PLV appears to have fewer dark[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    shades---think I need to get matched in-store for that one. I just ordered the [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]new Guerlain foundation, terra-cotta bronzer and bronzer brush---you know my rear [/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    should be in that[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]Low-Buy[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]thread but it's in direct conflict w/my YOLO philosophy to life.  I was going to get [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]them during the Sephora sale but getting them at Nordies[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    gave me the triple points, 6% off via[/COLOR][COLOR=008000] Ebates, [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]free [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]shipping & unencumbered returns.  I know I would get free shipping w/VIBR but this [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]still [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]made good financial [/COLOR][COLOR=008000]sense[/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    for me.  I've not yet explored the Givenchy foundations and yes, there is a thread.  They have some new items coming out for summer.  Closing my eyes now!!!![/COLOR] [COLOR=008000]    [/COLOR]http://www.specktra.net/t/183206/givenchy-cosmetics/60

 

[mosha010]

I like pressed pigments better but I like this idea cause I have several pigments that I haven't used out of sheer not wanting to make a mess out of them lol. So pigments it is! @herGreyness that outfit sounds amazing! And the makeup does too. I can imagine Bert going all oogly eyed at the sigh!!!! Ya gotta make them speechless I always say ! @medgal I want to see that tealo color I've heard so much about it but I'm afraid I'll start hunting for it if I fall In love !!! I'm sure it looked super cute! Hoping everyone is having a nice relaxing lazy Sunday !

 

[User38]

just lost $$ monoply$$ to Bert and his gang of thieves.. lol

 

[mosha010]

just lost $$ monoply$$ to Bert and his gang of thieves.. lol

Hahaha don't you know you always have to be the "bank" !!!! That's the only way to win he he he he (wink!**) I'm not implying I steal from it! (Much)

 

[User38]

I always steal at Monopoly

 

[mosha010]

Lmfao! And still you lost! He's got a band of bandits!!!!!

 

[User38]

yep

a bunch of con artists and thieves.. lol

 

[mosha010]

yep

a bunch of con artists and thieves.. lol

They must be Latin. I should know ;p

 

[Medgal07]

ok, so April is pigment week, or month? I have quite a few, but don't really have the time to use them much.. except for a very few

No ladies---April is multicolor month---the colors are up to you----what inspires you as far as the season is concerned. If it's pastels and or brights---you get to
decide. Within that theme you can do other things to help with the underlying goal of the thread, which is to USE Our Products Maximally. So, what I decided to do is
use the same blush and/or highlighter for a week at a time. I will have a 'pigment' week that corresponds with the color (s) that I select because I don't reach for my
pigments often enough. I will also select the colors, like lilac, peach, soft blue & pink (pastels) that remind me of easter. Feel free to do what I'm doing but you may
have other items in your stash that you'd like to target.

I hope this makes sense. The intent is to be flexible and too restrictive----have fun while using our products and share what you're doing----written and/or photo---
whatever suits your level of comfort.

 

[Medgal07]

I always steal at Monopoly

You girls are naughty

So glad you're here!