I hate to co-sign on an expensive lemming, but Meka, you "need" the Guerlain bronzer in No. 7 or No. 8. I use No. 8 and I love it. It is matte and blends so nicely over the skin.
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Medgal07
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You're absolutely correct Pretty---looking at magazines and photos is a great motivator!!!
Medgal07
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If you don't use bronzer then I wouldn't run out and buy one. That said---the affects of bronzer can be so amazing!
I have to agree w/Sage--the Guerlain Terracotta bronzers are beautiful. I have # 7 which is perfectly defining for
me as a contour. I received #8 in the mail today to use as I start to darken driving around or just lounging in the
hammock this summer. I love this bronzer so, so much!
Again, I use it to contour the hollows (hard to find w/my big round face) of my cheeks, my hairline and my nose.
I've never used it over my entire face because it's too dark as a finishing or setting powder.
If you go for it, do it now while the Sephora sale is still on. That's why I got #8, as well as a back up of Guerlain
Terracotta Joli Teint Foundation.
Medgal07
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Totally agree Sage---but she could get it at a discount too via Sephora now. Nothing better than discount disabling!
Medgal07
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Thanks so much Meka---starting to get a little nervous as Monday approaches but that's normal. It'll be over
before I know it. Hubs will be taking off several weeks to help me, & I just hope that doesn't cramp my hauling.
I should practice ordering online w/my left hand.
Medgal07
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Today's Look
EYES:
UDPP MAC Quite Natural PP to lids as a base
Tom Ford Cocoa Mirage Quad:
Warm Tan to lid
Deep Brown to crease
Cream to brow
NARS Rue Bonaparte (Pale Beige) eyeliner to lower waterline
FACE:
Chanel Bronze Universal makeup base to prime
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation ----OMG LOVE THIS FOUNDATION---AMAZING!!!
MAC P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate #2 topped w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder 07 Estēe Lauder Heat Wave Highlighter to high-points
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange)
LIPS:
Chanel Orange Intense, Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer
YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Orange Fougueux 04 --AGAIN - LOVE IT
NAILS:
Tom Ford Coral Beach (Soft peachy coral)
ETA Photo. System wouldn't upload earlier
I wish I had a better photo to show you the breath of Chanel PLV but I took this w/my iPAD. I wish it were clear enough to better show this amazing foundation. IRL My skin looks & feels like velvet.
EYES:
UDPP MAC Quite Natural PP to lids as a base
Tom Ford Cocoa Mirage Quad:
Warm Tan to lid
Deep Brown to crease
Cream to brow
NARS Rue Bonaparte (Pale Beige) eyeliner to lower waterline
FACE:
Chanel Bronze Universal makeup base to prime
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation ----OMG LOVE THIS FOUNDATION---AMAZING!!!
MAC P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate #2 topped w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder 07 Estēe Lauder Heat Wave Highlighter to high-points
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange)
LIPS:
Chanel Orange Intense, Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer
YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Orange Fougueux 04 --AGAIN - LOVE IT
NAILS:
Tom Ford Coral Beach (Soft peachy coral)
ETA Photo. System wouldn't upload earlier
I wish I had a better photo to show you the breath of Chanel PLV but I took this w/my iPAD. I wish it were clear enough to better show this amazing foundation. IRL My skin looks & feels like velvet.
meka72
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OK, I have time to elaborate now. The Guerlain is SOOOOOOO much better than the CG Queen one. It is completely matte/satin, and there is none of that silvery shimmer that the CG has that sometimes does transfer to the face. It blends so much better also, so it is a breeze to contour with. I contour with it (08) during the winter/spring, and I use it all over in the summer if I am still using foundation from the previous season. I use 07 all over at other times. The product is smoother than the CG Queen, easier to pick up on a brush (I have had to dig so hard into my CGQ ones that they always start to break up with use. Not so with the Guerlain. Frankly, where I am, with the difficulty in finding CG Queen products, the Guerlain is easier to put my hands on (OK that might not be relevant to you). I will tell you how much I like this product: I HATE perfumey (sp?) products, but I rides wit Guerlain bronzers. I want to buy another one now.
Medgal07
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Quote: Originally Posted by meka72
Noooooooo! Please don't tell me that I need this bronzer 
I've already put in 2 order today. Sage, I know that we have similar skintone but I'm more orange (lol) than you. How do you use No. 8? Danielle of The Style & Beauty Doctor is darker than me and uses No. 8 to contour. I have the Sleek contour kit and don't need anything else so I think that I'd use the guerlain bronzer all over. Could I do that or is that too much? Maybe I'll stick with the covergirl queen bronzer for the summer to figure out how I want to use bronzer and then pick up Guerlain at the November sephora sale?
And Medgal, thanks to you, I also want the teint joli foundation. I've already picked up two base products in the last month (Nars tinted moisturizer and UD Naked foundation) and am holding out to pick up Chanel perfection lumiere. I don't need anything else!
It's so, so nice Meka--the Terracotta Joli Teint Foundation is light and just perfect for summer and a great companion product to
the Terracotta Bronzer---just say'in. I don't recall ever using a bronzer as an all-over face powder, but I think It depends on the color.
Bronzers, by design are supposed to be darker than your normal skin color.
Noooooooo! Please don't tell me that I need this bronzer I've already put in 2 order today. Sage, I know that we have similar skintone but I'm more orange (lol) than you. How do you use No. 8? Danielle of The Style & Beauty Doctor is darker than me and uses No. 8 to contour. I have the Sleek contour kit and don't need anything else so I think that I'd use the guerlain bronzer all over. Could I do that or is that too much? Maybe I'll stick with the covergirl queen bronzer for the summer to figure out how I want to use bronzer and then pick up Guerlain at the November sephora sale? And Medgal, thanks to you, I also want the teint joli foundation. I've already picked up two base products in the last month (Nars tinted moisturizer and UD Naked foundation) and am holding out to pick up Chanel perfection lumiere. I don't need anything else!
It's so, so nice Meka--the Terracotta Joli Teint Foundation is light and just perfect for summer and a great companion product to
the Terracotta Bronzer---just say'in. I don't recall ever using a bronzer as an all-over face powder, but I think It depends on the color.
Bronzers, by design are supposed to be darker than your normal skin color.
Medgal07
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Totally agree Sage---like I have to be careful not to pick up too much product---that's how fine it is. I got the Guerlain Bronzer Brush which is so not necessary---I just happen
to have a brush fetish.
Medgal07
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I honey! Come on in and sit a spell! Oh I could use some of that right about now!!! Reminds me---I forgot to pick up the Kosher wine yesterdayJust poked in here to say cheers to Medgal whom I'm sure is prob around here somewheres
Monday. Means I have to run out tomorrow. Boo hiss!
Medgal07
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Indeed...
Medgal07
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Thank you NaynadineHello, long time lurker here.
Peeking in to say hello and that I love your looks, ladies & enjoy reading them.
Medgal - good luck with your surgery! Hugs!
& fresh!
mosha010
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Good good! Finished the week without stabbing anyone with a fork which Earns me a medal. Other than that wedding planning. Cause apparently it's 2 months to the date and I was caught up on work and other stuff and procrastinated a lot of it! But I'm technically only doing a small ceremony and dinner (30 guests) so it shouldn't be that big a deal right? Wrong. Still a hot mess. But after I found the dress and still stuck to my budget everything is falling into place. I'm changing my name in 2 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Medgal07
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So, so happy for you! Congrats a thousand times over!!! You are going to be a BEAUTIFUL June bride. Small is GREAT and just as special as a huge circus wrought
w/drama. Not to mention the expense for a huge wedding---often amounts to what could be a handsome down payment on a home. I get the desire for the big one
cause I did it that way the first time. I was younger and not as wise.
The second time it was hubs, me & two witnesses (friends) and two glorious weeks away on our honeymoon.
Glad you didn't stab or shoot anyone this week--you'd be a Jail Bird instead of a June Bride---although my sister lives in Ossining & I could visit you at Sing-Sing.
Not a good idea although you would probably look great in an orange jumpsuit.
