Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

NOW you tell me about this quint? And we are both stuck on the peach/coral/orange family? *hmph* ok, all jokes aside, this is beautiful.... I have to get it. I got lost in the Dior thread, so had no idea this was coming out.

Pretty, the colors in this quint, Sundeck on their own are not remarkable---but together they are
AMAZING

I wore it yet again because it makes a really pretty-dare-I say-soft neutral
eye look. It's so, so pretty---spring/summer on the eyes. It's a perfect accompaniment to an overall orange/peach/coral or bronze look. Some other products in our 'color preference of the moment' that I've been wearing & loving lately are:

Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange)
Chanel Orange Intense, Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer - line & fill the lips w/this pencil then top it with
Chanel Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer, Sunny 188 -VERY prettysummery look!
YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush Corail Affranchi 07 (Soft Coral)

I will try very hard NOT to wear Sundeck again until next week---I'm trying to wear other colors this weekend but it will be hard.

 

[Medgal07]

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable holiday weekend. Today's look for me is holiday inspired.

EYES:
UDPP MAC Quite Natural PP to lids as a base
Chanel Lagon E/S quad
Soft blue e/s from lid to just below brow
Small amt medium blue e/s to crease & lower lash line
Pale white-blue e/s to highlight brow
Dior Addict IT Liner, Blue to Upper Lashline
Chanel Inimitable Mascara, Black to upper Lashes
Dior Addict IT Mascara, Blue to lower lashes & tips of upper lashes


FACE:
Chanel Bronze Universal makeup base to prime
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation, 70 Beige
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Praline Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate #2 topped w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder 08 Chanel Délice to highlight facial high plains
Querlain Terracotta Bronzer 07
NARS Light Reflecting loose powder, Crystal MAC Fix + to set
LIPS:
MAC Lip Pencil Trust in Red
Dior Transatlantique Addict Lipstick, MayDay 651 (red)


NAILS:
Dior 999 (Red)



ETA Name of lip pencil

 

[Dominique33]

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable holiday weekend. Today's look for me is holiday inspired.

EYES:
UDPP MAC Quite Natural PP to lids as a base
Chanel Lagon E/S quad
Soft blue e/s from lid to just below brow
Small amt medium blue e/s to crease & lower lash line
Pale white-blue e/s to highlight brow
Dior Addict IT Liner, Blue to Upper Lashline
Chanel Inimitable Mascara, Black to upper Lashes
Dior Addict IT Mascara, Blue to lower lashes & tips of upper lashes


FACE:
Chanel Bronze Universal makeup base to prime
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation, 70 Beige
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Praline Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate #2 topped w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder 08 Chanel Délice to highlight facial high plains
Querlain Terracotta Bronzer 07
NARS Light Reflecting loose powder, Crystal MAC Fix + to set
LIPS:
MAC Lip Pencil
Dior Transatlantique Addict Lipstick, MayDay 651 (red)


NAILS:
Dior 999 (Red)

Gorgeous Medgal, very summer-like makeup !

 

[Medgal07]

Gorgeous Medgal, very summer-like makeup !

Thank you Dominique. I wanted to keep it somewhat simple and even went w/just bronzer & no blush. It passed the Hubs test.

 

[meka72]

Hey ladies! I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! Medgal, I love tha you wore brights on a dreary day. Your makeup sounds beautiful. I need to find the right orange tone for my skin. The orange lipsticks that I have look garish on me. I look like a darker version of The Joker. Lol. Aradhana, I kno that you didn't ask me but I was surprised that I spent more on Alluring Aquatics than I intended. I got both blushes, fathoms deep eyeshadows and Mystical lipstick. I'm thinking about getting Goddess of the Sea. My package is coming from across the country so I probably won't get the stuff until next week. What are you getting? Last week, because my skin was peeling (as a result of the chemical peel), I used my beauty blender with the KVD foundation. Everything else was a blur. Lol. I'll do better next week.

 

[Dominique33]

Thank you Dominique. I wanted to keep it somewhat simple and even went w/just bronzer & no blush. It passed the Hubs test.

LOL Medgal, I wish I had passed the test too when we were together but obviously he would not understand the meaning of " m-a-k-e-u-p "

You used Chanel Lagons, it's a beautiful quad ( this one is really pigmented ), and Mayday is so bright. 999 is stunning, today I did my pedi and chose Dior Diablotine ( "little devil" lol ) on toes, and tried YSL Bleu Cyclades on my hands ( but I removed it my nails need rehab ), it's a gorgeous np really !

 

[Medgal07]

LOL Medgal, I wish I had passed the test too when we were together but obviously he would not understand the meaning of " m-a-k-e-u-p "

You used Chanel Lagons, it's a beautiful quad ( this one is really pigmented ), and Mayday is so bright. 999 is stunning, today I did my pedi and chose Dior Diablotine ( "little devil" lol ) on toes, and tried YSL Bleu Cyclades on my hands ( but I removed it my nails need rehab ), it's a gorgeous np really !

Very few of them 'Get Us' Dominique! Their loss really! I really like Chanel Lagons, but I only used two of the shades to simplify the look. Mayday was a pleasant
surprise for me---my first Dior of that kind and I love it. I also have the Dior 999 lipstick---now that is a beauty. I really like both Diablotine and Cyclades very much.
I think I'll change my polish tonight----I'm thinking maybe Dior Sailor.

 

[Medgal07]

Last week, because my skin was peeling (as a result of the chemical peel), I used my beauty blender with the KVD foundation. Everything else was a blur. Lol. I'll do better next week.

Thank you Meka!!! Have you seen actress Lupita Nyongo? I think she is STUNNING!!! On the night that she won her Oscar she was wearing Chanel Rouge Allure,
Melodieuse which is more of a coral, but beautiful, none the less. I think darker skins look amazing in brights. When it was made public that she was wearing Chanel
Melodieuse it sold out within hours.

http://www.temptalia.com/chanel-melodieuse-fougueuse-rouge-allure-lipstick-reviews-photos-swatches

Awesome AA haul Meka!!! ENJOY!

 

[aradhana]

Last week, because my skin was peeling (as a result of the chemical peel), I used my beauty blender with the KVD foundation. Everything else was a blur. Lol. I'll do better next week.

Meka! I'm absolutely delighted to get an answer from any one of you lovely ladies who are purchasing / contemplating purchasing from AA! I only asked pretty packages by name because i saw her post a few times in the AA thread.

I got a LOT of things. Way lot. I love MAC summer collections...they are definitely a weakness. I got: sea me hear me, aphrodite's shell, delphic, fathoms deep, soul serenade, silver sun, sea worship, legendary lure, mystical, goddess of the sea, clear water, water deities and modern lure. Officially cut off now. lol.

some of my stuff (three of the shadows) are not here yet since i am getting them through a friend here on specktra.

Most of the items I've tried, I love. I'm not 100% certain i feel extremely strong about soul serenade, but it might be a different feeling if i were to try wearing it without my glasses.

Mystical is a really pretty shade for every day - I personally don't own anything else quite in the same colour family. And sea me hear me blush was a no-brainer once I tried it on in the store. I was curious about seduced at sea, but seeing as I am cut-off, had to draw the line someplace.

I hope your skin is doing better and maybe a silly question, but - does the peeling hurt?

 

[Starlight77]

Last week, because my skin was peeling (as a result of the chemical peel), I used my beauty blender with the KVD foundation. Everything else was a blur. Lol. I'll do better next week.

Meka! I'm absolutely delighted to get an answer from any one of you lovely ladies who are purchasing / contemplating purchasing from AA! I only asked pretty packages by name because i saw her post a few times in the AA thread.

I got a LOT of things. Way lot. I love MAC summer collections...they are definitely a weakness. I got: sea me hear me, aphrodite's shell, delphic, fathoms deep, soul serenade, silver sun, sea worship, legendary lure, mystical, goddess of the sea, clear water, water deities and modern lure. Officially cut off now. lol.

some of my stuff (three of the shadows) are not here yet since i am getting them through a friend here on specktra.

Most of the items I've tried, I love. I'm not 100% certain i feel extremely strong about soul serenade, but it might be a different feeling if i were to try wearing it without my glasses.

Mystical is a really pretty shade for every day - I personally don't own anything else quite in the same colour family. And sea me hear me blush was a no-brainer once I tried it on in the store. I was curious about seduced at sea, but seeing as I am cut-off, had to draw the line someplace.

I hope your skin is doing better and maybe a silly question, but - does the peeling hurt?

nice haul ladies... i got a few things too. I was planning on just 2 lipsticks and 1 EDES but when I went in the store, i caved and bought way more then expected.
i ended up with Aphrodite's Shell, SMHM blush, legedary lure, sea worship and silver sun (my favorite) EDES, mystical, GOTS, Siren Song and enchanted one (haven't opened this one yet) and water dieties lipglass. I'm really enjoying all the stuff. So far my most worn/used are silver sun and siren song. i have a SaS blush on hold as they forgot to give me mine but I haven't had a chance to go get it yet. I agree.. mystical is a very pretty everyday color. so is ss too

enjoy!!

 

[Medgal07]

Meka! I'm absolutely delighted to get an answer from any one of you lovely ladies who are purchasing / contemplating purchasing from AA! I only asked pretty packages by name because i saw her post a few times in the AA thread.

I got a LOT of things. Way lot. I love MAC summer collections...they are definitely a weakness. I got: sea me hear me, aphrodite's shell, delphic, fathoms deep, soul serenade, silver sun, sea worship, legendary lure, mystical, goddess of the sea, clear water, water deities and modern lure. Officially cut off now. lol.

some of my stuff (three of the shadows) are not here yet since i am getting them through a friend here on specktra.

Most of the items I've tried, I love. I'm not 100% certain i feel extremely strong about soul serenade, but it might be a different feeling if i were to try wearing it without my glasses.

Mystical is a really pretty shade for every day - I personally don't own anything else quite in the same colour family. And sea me hear me blush was a no-brainer once I tried it on in the store. I was curious about seduced at sea, but seeing as I am cut-off, had to draw the line someplace.

I hope your skin is doing better and maybe a silly question, but - does the peeling hurt?

Awesome haul Aradhana----I LOVE hearing about hauls and the products that everyone is loving & using!!! ENJOY!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

nice haul ladies... i got a few things too. I was planning on just 2 lipsticks and 1 EDES but when I went in the store, i caved and bought way more then expected.
i ended up with Aphrodite's Shell, SMHM blush, legedary lure, sea worship and silver sun (my favorite) EDES, mystical, GOTS, Siren Song and enchanted one (haven't opened this one yet) and water dieties lipglass. I'm really enjoying all the stuff. So far my most worn/used are silver sun and siren song. i have a SaS blush on hold as they forgot to give me mine but I haven't had a chance to go get it yet. I agree.. mystical is a very pretty everyday color. so is ss too

enjoy!!

GREAT haul Starlight---now you have to come back and share a look that you create w/your goodies.

 

[Anneri]

Hello ladies! I've given up on the AA thread - it moves way to fast. I'm like 4000 posts behind. But I really love the things I got - a bit more than I expected, but they're so versatile for everyday MU! I got Mystical, SMHM, Soul Serenade and Silver Sun and Legendary Lure. My fave look is Pale Barly e/s (Burberry) with either Sould Serenade or Legendary Lure in the crease. The blush is surprisingly flattering on my pale self. I freely admit that I got Mystical mainly because of the packaging. Then I saw Karen do a look with it, she used Red l/l underneath Mystical, and I fell in love with it. Silver Sun is great on its own.

@meka I hope your skin feels better now! I know I shouldn't have, but I actually laughed out loud. I was on the train when I read it, and people looked very strangely at me. I haven't ever used such strong peels. Maybe I should, my skincare right now is moisturizer and either a serum with Hyalurone or Vit C in it. I think I should introduce some AHA or BHA and Retinol into my skincare, but I'm such a chicken - my skin is very sensitive, and it's such a pain to try new products.

Also, I've now extra motivation to use my stash a lot more than I do now - hubby and I finally booked our honeymoon! We'll go to San Francisco and Hawaii in October, and until then I'll be on a super low-buy! (I hope!)

Med!

How's the arm/shoulder?

 

[Medgal07]

Hello ladies! I've given up on the AA thread - it moves way to fast. I'm like 4000 posts behind. But I really love the things I got - a bit more than I expected, but they're so versatile for everyday MU! I got Mystical, SMHM, Soul Serenade and Silver Sun and Legendary Lure. My fave look is Pale Barly e/s (Burberry) with either Sould Serenade or Legendary Lure in the crease. The blush is surprisingly flattering on my pale self. I freely admit that I got Mystical mainly because of the packaging. Then I saw Karen do a look with it, she used Red l/l underneath Mystical, and I fell in love with it. Silver Sun is great on its own.

@meka I hope your skin feels better now! I know I shouldn't have, but I actually laughed out loud. I was on the train when I read it, and people looked very strangely at me. I haven't ever used such strong peels. Maybe I should, my skincare right now is moisturizer and either a serum with Hyalurone or Vit C in it. I think I should introduce some AHA or BHA and Retinol into my skincare, but I'm such a chicken - my skin is very sensitive, and it's such a pain to try new products.

Also, I've now extra motivation to use my stash a lot more than I do now - hubby and I finally booked our honeymoon! We'll go to San Francisco and Hawaii in October, and until then I'll be on a super low-buy! (I hope!)

Med!

How's the arm/shoulder?

Awesome haul Anneri. Looking forward to hearing about the looks create with your goodies. I agree---the AA packaging is gorgeous!!!!

Yay for your honeymoon---you and hubs take the best trips ever!!!!

My shoulder is getting better w/PT---just takes a long time---but this too shall pass!!! Thanks for asking.

 

[Medgal07]

Well, we'll be entering a new month soon. Any thoughts on a new theme? I was looking at our azaleas the other day---they were vibrant shades of pink & red & coral, and then 2 days later they were so faded. That's the downside of the azalea----they bloom but for a short time. Anyway, when I looked at the pinks I immediately wanted to wear bright pink, coral or fuchsia lipstick. I guess I'm thinking bright anything right now lifts my spirits. I recently purchased several bright lipsticks that I've not yet worn so maybe I should focus on brights and unused products and then bright old loves that have gone neglected lately.

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=800080]Well, we'll be entering a new month soon.  Any thoughts on a new theme?  I was looking at our azaleas the other day---they were vibrant shades of pink & red & coral, and then 2 days [/COLOR][COLOR=800080]later they were so faded.  That's the downside of the azalea----they bloom but for a short time.  Anyway, when I looked at the pinks I immediately wanted to wear bright pink, coral or fuchsia lipstick. [/COLOR][COLOR=800080]I guess I'm thinking bright anything right now lifts my spirits.  I recently purchased several bright lipsticks that I've not yet worn so maybe I should focus on brights and unused products and then bright old loves that have gone neglected lately.[/COLOR] :dunno:  

I think brights and unused are a good idea. I will be doing a lot of pink in support of this theme, since Radiant Orchid is the Pantone color of the year (that's my excuse, but any reason for pink lips).

 

[aradhana]

Well, we'll be entering a new month soon. Any thoughts on a new theme? I was looking at our azaleas the other day---they were vibrant shades of pink & red & coral, and then 2 days later they were so faded. That's the downside of the azalea----they bloom but for a short time. Anyway, when I looked at the pinks I immediately wanted to wear bright pink, coral or fuchsia lipstick. I guess I'm thinking bright anything right now lifts my spirits. I recently purchased several bright lipsticks that I've not yet worn so maybe I should focus on brights and unused products and then bright old loves that have gone neglected lately.

Quote: Originally Posted by sagehen


I think brights and unused are a good idea. I will be doing a lot of pink in support of this theme, since Radiant Orchid is the Pantone color of the year (that's my excuse, but any reason for pink lips).

brights sounds like a great plan to me! i was thinking the other day i need to crack out watch me simmer and all those other coral/hot pink lipsticks!!!

 

[meka72]

I've really been loving bright lipsticks lately. I think that I mentioned that my current lip obsession has been focused on colors like Sancerre by Bite Beauty. Medgal, I thought of you today as I bought Lingerie de Peau foundation, Dior cream blush and Dior fresh glow powder. I can't wait to get my goodies next week!

  [COLOR=800080]Thank you Meka!!!  Have you seen actress Lupita Nyongo?  I think she is STUNNING!!! On the night that she won her Oscar she was wearing Chanel Rouge Allure,[/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]  Melodieuse which is more of a [/COLOR][COLOR=800080]coral, but beautiful, none [/COLOR][COLOR=800080]the less.  I think darker skins look amazing in brights.  When it was made public that she was wearing Chanel [/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]  Melodieuse it sold out within hours.[/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]  http://www.temptalia.com/chanel-melodieuse-fougueuse-rouge-allure-lipstick-reviews-photos-swatches[/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]  Awesome AA haul Meka!!!  ENJOY![/COLOR]

Aradhana, you got a lot of good stuff. I'm mad that I didn't get Lorelei, Legendary Lure and Modern Lure. I was hesitant to buy any eyeshadows because I remembered reading that The most recent EDES were smaller than past EDES. Oh and I want Goddess of the Sea. No the peeling doesn't hurt. For the type of peel that I did, the peeling was more like dry skin. The deeper peels, like Jessner and TCA, the peeling is generally deeper and widespread, ie, the skin peels in sheets. I've never had a full TCa or Jessners, but that's my understanding.

Meka! I'm absolutely delighted to get an answer from any one of you lovely ladies who are purchasing / contemplating purchasing from AA! I only asked pretty packages by name because i saw her post a few times in the AA thread. I got a LOT of things. Way lot. I love MAC summer collections...they are definitely a weakness. I got: sea me hear me, aphrodite's shell, delphic, fathoms deep, soul serenade, silver sun, sea worship, legendary lure, mystical, goddess of the sea, clear water, water deities and modern lure. Officially cut off now. lol. some of my stuff (three of the shadows) are not here yet since i am getting them through a friend here on specktra. Most of the items I've tried, I love. I'm not 100% certain i feel extremely strong about soul serenade, but it might be a different feeling if i were to try wearing it without my glasses.  Mystical is a really pretty shade for every day - I personally don't own anything else quite in the same colour family. And sea me hear me blush was a no-brainer once I tried it on in the store. I was curious about seduced at sea, but seeing as I am cut-off, had to draw the line someplace. I hope your skin is doing better and maybe a silly question, but - does the peeling hurt?

That's a great haul Starlight! I hope that I enjoy my stuff as much as you're enjoying yours. I'm a little concerned that I Seduced at Sea looks like Pleasure Model, which I already have. If they look alike, I'll gift SaS to my daughter.

nice haul ladies... i got a few things too. I was planning on just 2 lipsticks and 1 EDES but when I went in the store, i caved and bought way more then expected. i ended up with Aphrodite's Shell, SMHM blush, legedary lure, sea worship and silver sun (my favorite) EDES, mystical, GOTS, Siren Song and enchanted one (haven't opened this one yet) and water dieties lipglass. I'm really enjoying all the stuff. So far my most worn/used are silver sun and siren song. i have a SaS blush on hold as they forgot to give me mine but I haven't had a chance to go get it yet. I agree.. mystical is a very pretty everyday color. so is ss too enjoy!!

Anneri, it is okay to laugh. It happened to me and I thought it was hilarious. That's the story of my life! I think peels can be a positive in a skincare regimen especially if you aren't too aggressive (like I was). I've learned my lesson and will use my chemical peels as directed. Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

Hello ladies! I've given up on the AA thread - it moves way to fast. I'm like 4000 posts behind. But I really love the things I got - a bit more than I expected, but they're so versatile for everyday MU! I got Mystical, SMHM, Soul Serenade and Silver Sun and Legendary Lure. My fave look is Pale Barly e/s (Burberry) with either Sould Serenade or Legendary Lure in the crease. The blush is surprisingly flattering on my pale self. I freely admit that I got Mystical mainly because of the packaging. Then I saw Karen do a look with it, she used Red l/l underneath Mystical, and I fell in love with it. Silver Sun is great on its own.  @meka I hope your skin feels better now! I know I shouldn't have, but I actually laughed out loud. I was on the train when I read it, and people looked very strangely at me. I haven't ever used such strong peels. Maybe I should, my skincare right now is moisturizer and either a serum with Hyalurone or Vit C in it. I think I should introduce some AHA or BHA and Retinol into my skincare, but I'm such a chicken - my skin is very sensitive, and it's such a pain to try new products. Also, I've now extra motivation to use my stash a lot more than I do now - hubby and I finally booked our honeymoon! We'll go to San Francisco and Hawaii in October, and until then I'll be on a super low-buy! (I hope!) Med! How's the arm/shoulder?

I'm in for brights and unused for the month of June.

I think brights and unused are a good idea. I will be doing a lot of pink in support of this theme, since Radiant Orchid is the Pantone color of the year (that's my excuse, but any reason for pink lips).

 

[aradhana]

hey ladies

so i went ahead and pulled out all my bright lipsticks so that i can wear them in june. i think there will be some extra days in there, so i'll fill in the rest with bright glosses and liquid lipsticks. i might have to overflow into july! i didn't include reds, cuz i figure they could have a month of their own, but pinks, oranges, corals, magentas...all in.

i kind of would like to wear a couple of orange lipsticks during the brights month, so i was just looking at you tube videos for orange lip looks on darker skin tones. i find orange tricky as a lip colour, because the ones i have, either contain a lot of white, or seem to bring out a lot of yellow-green in my skin tone. anyone else have this problem? for some reason it doesn't really happen with orange reds like scarlet ibis, lady danger or sail la vie...

a lot of the videos of how to do orange lips that i found at first seem to be featuring fair skinned ladies, and i was starting to wonder if it was a lost cause on myself and i should just give my 'sounds like noise' to someone with platinum (or flame red) locks and porcelain skin...

i did end up finding a few videos with darker skin models, so i found perhaps the key is going to be a darker liner like a brown rather than an orange one. when i wear sounds like noise with what a blast, i feel i look crazy for some reason. i don't know if there is something else i need to be doing to my face? any tips would be greatly appreciated!

my three orange lipsticks i've slated for the upcoming month are

sounds like noise (white base)
fashion nomad (brings out the yellow green)
booyah!!!

 

[sagehen]

hey ladies so i went ahead and pulled out all my bright lipsticks so that i can wear them in june. i think there will be some extra days in there, so i'll fill in the rest with bright glosses and liquid lipsticks. i might have to overflow into july! i didn't include reds, cuz i figure they could have a month of their own, but pinks, oranges, corals, magentas...all in. i kind of would like to wear a couple of orange lipsticks during the brights month, so i was just looking at you tube videos for orange lip looks on darker skin tones. i find orange tricky as a lip colour, because the ones i have, either contain a lot of white, or seem to bring out a lot of yellow-green in my skin tone. anyone else have this problem? for some reason it doesn't really happen with orange reds like scarlet ibis, lady danger or sail la vie... a lot of the videos of how to do orange lips that i found at first seem to be featuring fair skinned ladies, and i was starting to wonder if it was a lost cause on myself and i should just give my 'sounds like noise' to someone with platinum (or flame red) locks and porcelain skin... i did end up finding a few videos with darker skin models, so i found perhaps the key is going to be a darker liner like a brown rather than an orange one. when i wear sounds like noise with what a blast, i feel i look crazy for some reason. i don't know if there is something else i need to be doing to my face? any tips would be greatly appreciated! my three orange lipsticks i've slated for the upcoming month are sounds like noise (white base) fashion nomad (brings out the yellow green) booyah!!!

IJS, I don't see Lady Danger on that list...