Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[NaomiH]

Didn't do too much by way of makeup today but the little bit I did do u really liked! I wore Delphic edbronzer as blush, cheeky bronze MSF as highlight, gots lippy, some mascara and a little sun from ud naked 1 as a brow highlight. I'm really liking the more minimal makeup look lately.

 

[Medgal07]

i guess so.

i have met his family a couple of times, and i've run into his sister in the city a few times but yes i'm a bit nervous about what to wear etc to make a good impression in any case.
I know, I get nervous about that stuff too. I'm sure you'll nail it Aradhana!


i do recall all that chatter happening about the various palettes, but at the time i was trying my best not to look at them!!! my friend gave me the teal one because she was not wearing it much and thought the colours would suit me.

the chanel foundations basically never work on me... I've surprisingly found 3 Chanel foundations that I love and have & will repurchase, as long as they don't discontinue them. That seems to be the case with other brands too, when I've found my HG foundation.

ok here's my swatch of delphic next to aphrodite's shell:
Now I just held out my arm the same way and it looks like your arm with those prominent and easily identifiable green blood vessels. Just like Pretty too, BTW!
So how is it that products play so differently on us?



AS gives me the sheeny look. Delphic a little more bronzed but still sheeny....

feel free to PM me your pic. i can even PM you one back and we can discuss our green skin woes


LOL you are right, same here. i was just thinking it would get me out the door quicker and might be a nice thing for summer. i'm a little hesitant about lipstick on the eyes. i've tried it once or twice but i have some pretty oily lids to i guess it'd have to be really just a hint.

I'm hesitant to put a lip product on my eyes because of the sticky factor. I guess I won't know until I try it.

ok so here's the pic of the actual palette:



i feel like the 2nd and 3rd (say yeah! and sable) should just go in another palette. but i'm trying.

I love the shades in this palette because it hold a ton of possibilities in terms of the looks you can create! I LOVE the second one---is it peach/pink IRL?

p.s. i really want SaS blush! Then you must get it!!!!!

I wore a light blue linen shirt with big pink flowers and blue skinny jeans with it and thought it complemented the MU nicely and was nice on such a sunny day as we had today! AWESOME

Quote: Originally Posted by NaomiH

Didn't do too much by way of makeup today but the little bit I did do u really liked! I wore Delphic edbronzer as blush, cheeky bronze MSF as highlight, gots lippy, some mascara and a little sun from ud naked 1 as a brow highlight. I'm really liking the more minimal makeup look lately.

VERY NICE Naomi. I've recently tried using bronzer w/o blush & I like as just a change from time to time.

 

[Dominique33]

Hello Medgal, To start our Mu on a purpose Bright Colours, PINK I will use very simple combos, today : - Chanel JC blush in Pink Explosion - YSL Rouge Volupté

 

[Dominique33]

Chanel JC in Pink Explosion

YSL Rouge Volupté 34

 

[aradhana]

hmmm nothing came with the quote...

the dinner last night was cancelled. my boyfriend's sister wasn't feeling well, so i guess we'll postpone to some other time.

i did, in any case, continue with my bright pinks! i wore show orchid with fashion boost lipliner. i kind of used the kind of look from the lisa eldridge vid, but i ended up using more than 3 products:

strobe liquid lotion in golden elixir
nars pure radiant tinted moisturiser in cuba
prep+prime fortified skin enhancer in recharge (peach) - under eye area and other areas with darkness
prep+prime highlighter in bright forecast - inner corners of eyes, under brow bone
bourjois twist up the volume mascara in black
brow set in clear
show orchid lipstick as lipstick and for a little colour in the cheeks
fashion boost prolong wear liner to add a bit of definition

it was a nice bright look - i'd say excellent for daytime. since we were going out for dinner i ended up adding a little illamasqua gleam cream in aurora to highlight my cheekbones and a smudge of legendary black prolong wear shadow add some definition around the eyes.

i think this kind of look will be good for the days where i wake up late and need to get out the door quickly!

 

[Calla88]

Started the challenge today,
Eyes - Clinique chubby stick in lots o latte with Pale Barley by Burberry ,Bahama Mama in the crease and Rimmel the Max mascara , Milani eye tech extreme on the upper lash line and UD 24/7 Covet eyeliner smudged out on the bottom lash line.
Cheeks - Chanel JC in Canaille and Bahama Mama bronzer with Cindy lou Manizer by the Balm as a highlighter
Face- tinted moisturizer Smashbox, I believe and Kat Von Dee lock-it concealer
Lips - YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 08 with Embrace me lip liner by MAC.

 

[NaomiH]

Face today was: Studio Fix foundation in NC44 Maybelline Colossal lash mascara(lots) Stylish Me blush Pink Pigeon lipstick with some EL Gun metal luminizer over top. Hourglass Luminous light ambient powder as highlight

 

[Prettypackages]

I was slow motion today. Very tired. I did way too much driving yesterday. 190 miles. Anyhoo. Maybe I'll throw something on and go to target. LOL Or two lippies tomorrow.

 

[aradhana]

I was slow motion today. Very tired. I did way too much driving yesterday. 190 miles. Anyhoo. Maybe I'll throw something on and go to target. LOL Or two lippies tomorrow.

You could also just wear a lippy to bed I do that sometimes when I'm 'practicing'. I wore 'watch me simmer' today. Cheeks and lips. I think there was a little bit of green coming through...I put a teal sweater on and that helped counteract somehow....

 

[aradhana]

Sorry about the weird formatting. I'm on my phone!

 

[Prettypackages]

I think I'm going do to some colorful e/s looks,and nude lips for this challenge, in addition to the bright lips. I need to get rid of some nude glosses. But I need to use these bright glosses too.... I'll probably do an every other day thing. LOL

 

[Prettypackages]

Started the challenge today,
Eyes - Clinique chubby stick in lots o latte with Pale Barley by Burberry ,Bahama Mama in the crease and Rimmel the Max mascara , Milani eye tech extreme on the upper lash line and UD 24/7 Covet eyeliner smudged out on the bottom lash line.
Cheeks - Chanel JC in Canaille and Bahama Mama bronzer with Cindy lou Manizer by the Balm as a highlighter
Face- tinted moisturizer Smashbox, I believe and Kat Von Dee lock-it concealer
Lips - YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 08 with Embrace me lip liner by MAC.

Just got my Chanel Canaille! LOL I had to look up most of your products. I will have to check out the balm highlighters...
Quote: Originally Posted by NaomiH

Face today was:
Studio Fix foundation in NC44
Maybelline Colossal lash mascara(lots)
Stylish Me blush
Pink Pigeon lipstick with some EL Gun metal luminizer over top.
Hourglass Luminous light ambient powder as highlight

I bet that GM over PP was HOT!


Very cute looks ladies!

 

[Medgal07]

So pretty---Pink Explosion is one of my favorite JCs You look great in brights!!!

 

[Medgal07]

hmmm nothing came with the quote...

the dinner last night was cancelled. my boyfriend's sister wasn't feeling well, so i guess we'll postpone to some other time.

i did, in any case, continue with my bright pinks! i wore show orchid with fashion boost lipliner. i kind of used the kind of look from the lisa eldridge vid, but i ended up using more than 3 products:

strobe liquid lotion in golden elixir
nars pure radiant tinted moisturiser in cuba
prep+prime fortified skin enhancer in recharge (peach) - under eye area and other areas with darkness
prep+prime highlighter in bright forecast - inner corners of eyes, under brow bone
bourjois twist up the volume mascara in black
brow set in clear
show orchid lipstick as lipstick and for a little colour in the cheeks
fashion boost prolong wear liner to add a bit of definition

it was a nice bright look - i'd say excellent for daytime. since we were going out for dinner i ended up adding a little illamasqua gleam cream in aurora to highlight my cheekbones and a smudge of legendary black prolong wear shadow add some definition around the eyes.

i think this kind of look will be good for the days where i wake up late and need to get out the door quickly!

Awesome look Aradhana! How did you like Show Orchid on your cheeks? I like that idea. Ok so I tried the Lisa Eldridge 3 product approach, but I exceeded 3 products, & I tried L/S on my eyes. I did this on Saturday before our bright pinks started. I used YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush in Corail Affranchi 07---it's more of a med orange than coral, but very pretty. It's a smooth liquid that dries to a satiny matte finish. Although I used an eye primer & a wee bit of a paint pot it creased a bit. The overall look was soft & pretty but I don't think I'll be putting L/S on my eyes ever again. I do love the idea of the eye & lip color matching and expect to do that tho sweet with my bright pinks. Since the YSL is for lips & cheeks that worked out just fine. I highlighted with MAC's lust and even used it to highlight my brow bone.

I agree that this approach is great for getting you out the door quick or even when traveling and you can't or don't want to take a lot of product along. Thanks for sharing that video. I enjoyed it.

 

[Medgal07]

Started the challenge today,
Eyes - Clinique chubby stick in lots o latte with Pale Barley by Burberry ,Bahama Mama in the crease and Rimmel the Max mascara , Milani eye tech extreme on the upper lash line and UD 24/7 Covet eyeliner smudged out on the bottom lash line.
Cheeks - Chanel JC in Canaille and Bahama Mama bronzer with Cindy lou Manizer by the Balm as a highlighter
Face- tinted moisturizer Smashbox, I believe and Kat Von Dee lock-it concealer
Lips - YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 08 with Embrace me lip liner by MAC.

Calla88. What a pretty look! I hadn't heard of Pale Barley so I looked it up---VERY pretty!!!
I'm glad you're loving Canaille---what a unique color that is!! YSL Fetish Pink (08 is gorgeous! I don't have to but I should!!

 

[Medgal07]

Hourglass Luminous light ambient powder as highlight

Awesome Naomi!!!

 

[Medgal07]

i keep hearing about pale barley...i'm going to have to investigate further! LOL

and i just googled cindy loumanizer - i've heard of the betty loumanizer, and i own the mary loumanizer...
cindy loumanizer looks soooo pretty!

The pop of green must have looked amazing with the fuschia.


Sounds very edgy with the gunmetal!
You could also just wear a lippy to bed I do that sometimes when I'm 'practicing'.I wore 'watch me simmer' today. Cheeks and lips. I think there was a little bit of green coming through...I put a teal sweater on and that helped counteract somehow....

I'm loving the cheek and lip thing Aradhana---that's one way to use them up faster

I don't know though---what would I do with all of the blush that I have

 

[Medgal07]

I think I'm going do to some colorful e/s looks,and nude lips for this challenge, in addition to the bright lips. I need to get rid of some nude glosses. But I need to use these bright glosses too.... I'll probably do an every other day thing. LOL

That works! And you're using up product in the process. I pulled my products for the week including my MAC 15 E/S custom palette of shades of pink. I'm happy to give them a little love this week.

 

[Medgal07]

SOOO Pretty!
You wear Cuba? How do you like the recharge for under eye darkness? Do you find you need anything else?


Just got my Chanel Canaille! LOL I had to look up most of your products. I will have to check out the balm highlighters...
I bet that GM over PP was HOT!


Very cute looks ladies!

How do you like it Pretty? Did you pick up Vivacité 88 too?

 

[Anneri]

Calla88. What a pretty look! I hadn't heard of Pale Barley so I looked it up---VERY pretty!!!
I'm glad you're loving Canaille---what a unique color that is!! YSL Fetish Pink (08 is gorgeous! I don't have to but I should!!

Whaaaaaaaat?! I'm hurt, Med, hurt!!!!!!!!
I blab about it allllllllll the time!

That being said, everybody should own PB. It's so pretty and versatile! (And awesome for this month's challenge! Just saying!)