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[meka72]

Hey Medgal, I realized that I was waaay behind on this thread and went back to read what I'd missed. I need to look into an enzyme peel to use between chemical peels. On Friday, I did another set of peels. This time, I used the oil cleansing method, a mask of some sort (something by Eminence), a layer of glycolic acid, neutralize with water only, a layer of Salycilic-Mandelic acid, neutralize with water, neutralize with baking soda and water and finally washed with face wash. Nothing turned colors like last time. Lol.

[COLOR=800080]Meka, all the talk about chemical peels made me pull one of mine out-----Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel.  [/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]It smells absolutely amazing!  My puppy kept trying to lick my face.  I feel no tingling or anything when I use this particular one,[/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]and frankly I don't know if it alone is doing anything.  You're supposed to do it twice/week but I do it when I remember to.  I[/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]guess because I use so many facial products, I can only hope that the sum total of all of this stuff is what's keeping my skin in[/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]good shape.[/COLOR]

 

[meka72]

Hey ladies! You all look great! As I just mentioned ^^^, I'm way behind and trying to catch up on the posts although I scrolled through to look at the pics. I don't think I have any coral lipsticks so I may continue with my version of bright pink lipsticks. Last week, I wore Pleasure Bomb and lived it so I'm sure I'll wear it again this week. Off to bed! Have a good week!

 

[PixieDancer]

CORAL WEEK!!! WooooHooooo...

Lips: MAC Ravishing w/ Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
Eyes: Lorac PRO Palette: Lt. Bronze (lid), Nude (inner corner), Taupe (crease), Sable (outer v), Gold (lower lashline)
Cheeks: Nars Madly Blush, How Beautiful (as Bronzer), MAC Definitely Defined as Highlight

 

[aradhana]

CORAL WEEK!!! WooooHooooo...

Lips: MAC Ravishing w/ Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
Eyes: Lorac PRO Palette: Lt. Bronze (lid), Nude (inner corner), Taupe (crease), Sable (outer v), Gold (lower lashline)
Cheeks: Nars Madly Blush, How Beautiful (as Bronzer), MAC Definitely Defined as Highlight

sounds pretty pixie!

i also just wanted to say that i love this blush. i can't recall what thread it was in, but back when i bought it i expressed on this forum i had bought it and was a little trepidatious...you reassured me...and you were soooo right!
i like wearing it in combo with luster sometimes and other times on its own when i'm doing glowy complexion looks.

 

[Prettypackages]

I hate when I get behind in this thread b/c my tendency is to skim, b/c I want to hurry up and read and respond to everyone at once!

Jaymuhlee, loved your pics, and ideas to post all the colors side by side. I'll be doing that tomorrow. Also loved the photobomb... I had a Cockapoo!!! Cutest.dog.ever!

Medgal, I loved your look! I saw Ablaze at my CCO, I think I'm going to get it.

Speaking of CCO's, I also saw:
ablaze e/s
kid e/s
crew from hey sailor
both rihanna quads
punk couture
restrict beauty powder (I hate I never got to see if they got the gareth pugh bag)
rainy season
Mariza cosmetic bags, I kinda want the larger and smaller one. Has anyone gotten these? . (I also walked over to the coach outlet and saw a cute light orange summer purse, I didn't get it though)
and a few other things I can't remember.
Aradhana, LOVE The picture!!! Super hot!


I was so glad to get out of pinks today. LOL I didn't go anywhere Saturday, so I didn't put anything on. Plus, I lost track of Thursday/Friday and just decided to start new!

I went to a picnic for higschoolers, so I stayed in the color family, but didn't do anything too bright. I went out for drinks later, and should have brought an 'evening" lipstick. LOL

E/S: Tweet me, and a random brown in the crease. I was rushing and didn't flip it over to see it. Black liner and mascara.
lips: Mac huggable fresh n frisky (the color that made me fall in love with all things peach/coral)
face: Nars Caramel creamy concealer where needed. LM (I'll update the number later) undereye concealer and Marc Jacobs pressed powder. Blush: MAC Blazing Haute.

This monochromatic look was interesting. It was like a no makeup look. It was nice, but dn't have any ooomph, which I missed and was also pretty bronzey. (which I'd love to see on someone who is Lupita's complexion) It was also kind of light and fresh, if that makes any sense at all. At one moment, I thought I looked orange.
LOL Hopefully I was in bad lighting.
I forgot to take a pic. Maybe I'll recreate it in the AM. I need more ideas on eyeshadow looks...

Ok, I'm going to go back and reread slowly to see what I've missed.


I also noticed that I need help with my undereye concealer, and primers.... stuff just slips right off. I'm going to order mehron barrier spray, and blot out offensive from Nuturing force.

 

[Prettypackages]

CORAL WEEK!!! WooooHooooo...

Lips: MAC Ravishing w/ Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
Eyes: Lorac PRO Palette: Lt. Bronze (lid), Nude (inner corner), Taupe (crease), Sable (outer v), Gold (lower lashline)
Cheeks: Nars Madly Blush, How Beautiful (as Bronzer), MAC Definitely Defined as Highlight

Sounds pretty!


Ok, I lost my other quotes... But had to say, Anneri's tip of wearing a blush in the same color family as your bright lipstick, ROCKS!!! It really helped my looks for the rest of the week.

I saw EL gunmetal at the CCO too, might have to get it.

Medgal, you have me soooo intrigued by the EL gelee's and Naomi makes me want the Ambient light powder. Also Medgal, how do you you like the Touche Eclat pen vs Mac highlight pen. Weren't you using bright forecast?





Does anyone know how Sage has been?

 

[Prettypackages]

Oh and I kinda want Illamasqua Eurydice. I also HATED the Chanel Canaile blush. It was doing that red/orange thing I hate on me. Plus it was too metallic.

 

[Starlight77]

June 1 - 7 Bright Pinks (i.e., MAC CYY, Embrace Me, Impassioned, Silly, Pink Pigeon, Quick Sizzle, Show Orchid, VGN / NARS Full Frontal, Schiap)

June 8 - 14 Bright Corals (i.e., MAC Reel Sexy, Razzledazzler, Ablaze, Lady Danger, Vegas Volt, Ravishing, Party Parrot, Force of Love, Toxic Tale, Flamingo)

June 15 - 21 Bright Reds (i.e., MAC Absolute Power, Charmed I'm Sure, Deeply Adored, Just A Bite, MAC Redd, RiRi Woo, Ronnie Red, VGG I,)

June 22 - 28 Bright Oranges (i.e., MAC WTC, SLN, Goes & Goes, Fashion Nomad, Sail La Vie, Eden Rouge, Morange, Neon Orange, T & T, Deeply Adored)

June 29 - 30 Bright Purples* ( i.e., MAC Heroine, Feel My Pulse, Dish It Up, Flat Out Fabulous, Goes & Goes, Outrageously Fun)

Here is our challenge, posted by Medgal a few days ago, sorry I went wrong, Bright corals due to start June 8 !

For Pink week I wore:
Bite Beauty Bouquet
MAC Lustering
MAC Lovelorn
Chanel Dedicace
MAC Naughty Saute- a real bright pink YAY!!! It was covered in glosses but still.. it was there!!

My baby girl has been sick so I haven't gone out or put on makeup but I think I have maybe 4 corals in total so i'll just wear them all this week. It's funny how i have 1 red, 4 corals, 7-8 nude type shades but I have 60 something pinks and probably 20 berry shades

*these numbers are way probably way off but something in the vicinity LOL I think it will be my fun project for tomorrow. Count how many of each shade I own and see exactly how off i was.

 

[Starlight77]

are you the only mom there that wears bright lippies? i notice when i go to school events or mommy & me that i'm the only one with makeup. lol i see moms with eyeshadow, mascara OR eyeliner but i am always the only one 'done up'.

that's it. i'm totally gonna rock KYY tomorrow at the book fair. let's take guesses on how many weird stares I get

Hahahaah This made me laugh... This is such a ME thing to do! TBH, I had my son pretty young (20) and he's always been a little embarassed by all the attention his friends (and a lot that are not his friends) give me. So I tried for a long time to be as plain as possible. But even my "plain" face was more done up than most of the other moms around this small town where I raise my son. I got to a point (and so did he) where I realized it didn't really matter how much I tried to cover up to not stand out and help them feel more comfortable... the ones that were nasty were always nasty. So I gave up caring what they thought. Now I go out of my way to make sure I turn some heads when I show up!
I figure, just because my son's a teenager doesn't mean MY life is over! And if they're gonna talk, I wanna give em something good to talk about! HeeHee
Last school awards assembly, I wore Heroine! SO I say rock those bright lippies and whatever makes YOU feel good doll! Live for you! You only get one crack at this crazy life!
Watch out book fair.... Starlight is on her way! HeeHee

Way to go Pixie!!! Good for you! Ignore the stupid people. that's my philosophy lol. I tried hard to rock the KYY but once I opened the tube and saw the glow of brightness I knew... no way would I wear again. I used a lip brush to swatch it. I barely touched it and I swear it was glowing (haha) I didn't even bother to try it. I rather sell it to someone that won't toss it in a drawer like me. (low buy practical skills kicking in!!) So i opted for MAC Naughty Saute. Still shockingly bright and I did tone it down a bit with gloss but it kept it's glow factor, lol. I did get looks but then again I live in a snobbish upper class town and I get looks no matter what I do. So I have 'fun' with it! YAY for not caring

@aradhana as you read above... It didn't work out but at least I tried. I knew it was going to be a bright shade but It stained from such a tiny swatch off the brush and I really don't like lipsticks that stain. even the stain was eye shocking bright (for me). I'm sure it would look lovely on you ladies but for me... it's a miss.
you look stunning in your picture. I giggled at the comment about your lips matching your walls

@Dominique33 @Medgal07 @Jaymuhlee @NaomiH you all look beautiful in your pictures!! My crap computer is running out of memory and wouldn't let me quote pictures. booo.

 

[Medgal07]

For Pink week I wore:
Bite Beauty Bouquet
MAC Lustering
MAC Lovelorn
Chanel Dedicace
MAC Naughty Saute- a real bright pink YAY!!! It was covered in glosses but still.. it was there!!

My baby girl has been sick so I haven't gone out or put on makeup but I think I have maybe 4 corals in total so i'll just wear them all this week. It's funny how i have 1 red, 4 corals, 7-8 nude type shades but I have 60 something pinks and probably 20 berry shades

*these numbers are way probably way off but something in the vicinity LOL I think it will be my fun project for tomorrow. Count how many of each shade I own and see exactly how off i was.

Starlight I hope that beautiful little girl of yours is feeling better soon!!!

Well from your lipstick tally it appears you really like pink lipstick! I'm afraid to know---all I have to do is look at my inventory document. I log each purchase. To keep
up with my online orders I log them in light blue text. When the items arrive I change the text to black.

 

[Medgal07]

@Calla88 I forgot to ask you how you like Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille????

 

[Calla88]

@Calla88 I forgot to ask you how you like Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille????

LOVE it, I've worn it a couple of times and it give such a pretty glow! I know I will wear this week being a coral lip week!

 

[Medgal07]

LOVE it, I've worn it a couple of times and it give such a pretty glow! I know I will wear this week being a coral lip week!

Oh I'm so glad you're loving it!!!!

 

[Dominique33]

I will try and catch up to night Here is my makeup : - Benefit Blush in Dallas - Chanel Rouge Coco in Triomphe

 

[Dominique33]

Happy Coral week ladies !

 

[NaomiH]

Thank you very much @Starlight77 !

 

[NaomiH]

Ended up going into a cleaning spree yesterday and so I was naked faced yesterday and ended up being today as well since I woke up late. :/

 

[NaomiH]

YAY WELCOME to CORAL BRIGHTS WEEK

My basics are pretty much the same, and I wore Chanel Perfection Les Beiges All In One Healthy Glow Fluid againbecause it’s so amazing..
I decided to wear the mono look, and this was it:

Sunday
Eyes: MAC Ablaze to lid and just above the crease
MAC Mystery to soften transition
Gold from My Paradise to highlight brow (Coral & Gold)
Blacktrack to upper lash-line

Face: Gold from MAC My Paradise to facial highpoints
MAC My Paradise Blush (Coral & Gold)
Chanel Les Beiges Powder to Set
Skindinavia No Glow to set

Lips: MAC Ablaze Lipliner
MAC Ablaze Lipstick
Dior Fluid Stick, Pandone (Bright Coral)

Nails: MAC Ablaze

Sounds like a gorgeous look!

 

[Calla88]

Ended up going into a cleaning spree yesterday and so I was naked faced yesterday and ended up being today as well since I woke up late. :/

No cleaning spree just tons of laundry, and organizing! No makeup today either but tomorrow I will start the challenge strong!

Dominique, as usual you are killing this challenge!

 

[NaomiH]

You're very welcome @aradhana and thank you very much!