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Prettypackages

Prettypackages

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I have a question about Ben Nye powders. Sage, I know you mentioned it before, but I can't keep them straight. What's the difference btwn Mojave and the Luxury Set Powders. I remember you mentioning the Mojave... but forgot what you sadi about them.


MEdgal, can you post the pic of the flower box.

Right now I'm super obsessed with peach/coral and red/coral. Think Mac hibiscus and Fresh and frisky. I'm going to keep up with the 30 day lipstick challenge.

I like Med's idea of wearing a product a few times a week. LIba always talks about creating a go to look for each season, and keep that in a bag for days you're rushing, or don't have ideas.

I say we combine it all. I think we all have enough lipsticks to rotate, and have some products we need to learn to use/love.

can we have a few main colors for suggestions though? I know I'm all over the place...



I'm determined to finish organizing my stash, and playing in makeup while Im off work the next few weeks.
 
Medgal07

Medgal07

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mosha010 said:
Hoping everyone is having a nice relaxing lazy Sunday !
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Mosha, only use pigments if you want to--the color theme is spring---the colors are what you select based on
what spring means to you. I decided to do a week of pigments because they're products in my stash that don't
get a lot of love. I'll also be using the same blush and/highlighter for week-long intervals because I'm drowning
in them and for me, a greater impact may be realized if I use these products every day, for 1 week intervals.
That's how we're able to use up our basic products, like foundation---because we use it everyday.

I'll swatch Tealo for you tomorrow when there's day light
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Medgal07

Medgal07

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Prettypackages said:
I like Med's idea of wearing a product a few times a week. LIba always talks about creating a go to look for each season, and keep that in a bag for days you're rushing, or don't have ideas.

I say we combine it all. I think we all have enough lipsticks to rotate, and have some products we need to learn to use/love.

can we have a few main colors for suggestions though? I know I'm all over the place...



I'm determined to finish organizing my stash, and playing in makeup while Im off work the next few weeks.
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Not everyone likes pastels so this flower box may inspire some of your choices:


Pretty I love your choice of peaches and corals too!!!!
 
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sagehen

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Prettypackages said:
I have a question about Ben Nye powders.  Sage, I know you mentioned it before, but I can't keep them straight.  What's the difference btwn Mojave and the Luxury Set Powders.  I remember you mentioning the Mojave...  but forgot what you sadi about them.  can we have a few main colors for suggestions though?  I know I'm all over the place...   I'm determined to finish organizing my stash, and playing in makeup while Im off work the next few weeks. 
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The Mojave range is the set of shades of foundation, powders, concealers, etc for women of color, specifically, brown. The Mojave Luxury Loose Powder shades are: Camel, Olive Sand, Dolce, Clay, Nutmeg and Dark Cocoa. A few others come only in pressed form but I cannot remember the names of those right off. There are eight shades in pressed form.
 
Medgal07

Medgal07

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meka72 said:
Medgal, I love these colors and will use it as my inspiration. I gravitate towards more intense colors. Pastels do NOT look good on me.
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You know Meka, I think I remember that pastels were not a favorite of the thread last year so I say whatever works for you that you just love right?
 
Prettypackages

Prettypackages

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Medgal07 said:
Pretty, here's another flower box w/different flowers:

Thanks! I'll be using this one!

Quote: Originally Posted by sagehen


The Mojave range is the set of shades of foundation, powders, concealers, etc for women of color, specifically, brown. The Mojave Luxury Loose Powder shades are: Camel, Olive Sand, Dolce, Clay, Nutmeg and Dark Cocoa. A few others come only in pressed form but I cannot remember the names of those right off. There are eight shades in pressed form.
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Thank you! I was looking them up and was getting confused with the mojave and other colors. Thanks!
 
PixieDancer

PixieDancer

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SPRING THEME!!! Woooohoooo

So last day of Green Theme, going into Spring Theme, and chatting about pigments had me grabbing all sorts of misc. products today!! YAY!!! Thread Mission Accomplished!

FACE
Make Up For Ever HD Elixir (for skin prep)
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Sand Beige
MAC Strobe Cream (mixed into my foundation)
Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder
MAC Bareness Blush
MAC Veronica's Blush Pearlmatte to highlight

EYES
Benefit High Brow for brow highlight
MAC Pure Flash Electric Cool Eye Shadow on lid
MAC Dynamo Electric Cool Eye Shadow in crease
MAC Costa Riche Eye Kohl top liner
MAC Chartreuse Pigment smudged under lower lashes (for a last nod to the Green Theme!)
MAC Vanilla Pigment for inner tearduct highlight
MUFE Smoky Extravagant Mascara

LIPS
MAC Snapdragon Lipstick w/ MAC Hip 'N Happy Lip Liner

 
Medgal07

Medgal07

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PixieDancer said:
SPRING THEME!!! Woooohoooo

So last day of Green Theme, going into Spring Theme, and chatting about pigments had me grabbing all sorts of misc. products today!! YAY!!! Thread Mission Accomplished!

FACE
Make Up For Ever HD Elixir (for skin prep)
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in Sand Beige
MAC Strobe Cream (mixed into my foundation)
Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder
MAC Bareness Blush
MAC Veronica's Blush Pearlmatte to highlight

EYES
Benefit High Brow for brow highlight
MAC Pure Flash Electric Cool Eye Shadow on lid
MAC Dynamo Electric Cool Eye Shadow in crease
MAC Costa Riche Eye Kohl top liner
MAC Chartreuse Pigment smudged under lower lashes (for a last nod to the Green Theme!)
MAC Vanilla Pigment for inner tearduct highlight
MUFE Smoky Extravagant Mascara

LIPS
MAC Snapdragon Lipstick w/ MAC Hip 'N Happy Lip Liner

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You are so, so beautiful Pix. This look oozes spring---so fresh and pretty!
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I'm inspired and pulling my products for the week!
 
kimibos

kimibos

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Medgal07 said:
Not everyone likes pastels so this flower box may inspire some of your choices:


Pretty I love your choice of peaches and corals too!!!!
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soo beautiful! where in the east coast are you!!? here in Mass in soo dark and rainy. i dont mind the cold but the view doesnt help my mood. you know.
 
Medgal07

Medgal07

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kimibos said:
soo beautiful! where in the east coast are you!!? here in Mass in soo dark and rainy. i dont mind the cold but the view doesnt help my mood. you know.
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This is at my sister's in Westchester County, NY. I'm in PA & NYC & we have loads of sun & warmth today!!!
 
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sagehen

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OK, I tried to be on theme today - I am wearing Cobalt blue e/l with a neutral eye and KVD Underage Red lipstcik (the one in the tube - got it for Christmas - I think I prefer the liquid lipsticks. The ones in the tube feel oddly waxy, but still give vivid, long-wearing color. The waxiness puts me off a little though). I was quasi-inspired by those beautiful flowers coexisting in one pot - so I figured the shades could be together on my face. I am having a high shcool flashback. I wore blue eyeliner like it was going out of style...WAIT - it was!
 
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