Maris Crane
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@veronikawithak, thank you for those links! I'm going to check those out later today.
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lyseD
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So far just the J series. Seems to be really good value. I have the J5521 so far and it's the softest brush I've ever seen! I now ordered the J210 and J5523.
I plan to buy more from that line as well as some Blue Squirrel ones, the K020 for example. But since I'm also eyeing Tom Ford brushes for a while I can't really decide. I'm afraid that I'll buy TF and end up not liking them as much as the Hakus.
veronikawithak
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Yay! Those are just some ones from the past week or so of my subscription feed. I enjoyed watching them but one of my all-time favorite YouTube channels is Pinksofoxy.. she does some amazing declutter/makeup inventory videos if you haven't watched. She also has a very realistic and down to earth approach that works for her so I was pretty inspired by that.
DMcG9
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I read somewhere a while back that Tom Ford's brushes are Hakus but perhaps from the more deluxe series?
I don't think they are the same, but I've heard that they're from the same manufacturer, not sure if that's true though.
Glitteryvegas
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Hi @Naynadine - how you doing girl? Hakus was at IMATS last year and I was intrigued but didn't get anything. Do they have an equivalent for the MAC 217? Have you found any great reviews for these brushes? Sorry, not wanting to be lazy but I've seen you speak to their excellence before and I'm curious! xo
@veronikawithak - Thanks for sharing your thoughts girl. I totally feel you. I have a shopping issue as well and it's hard. The struggle is real! Lol. But yea, it IS real. I like that you made a list of things that you can do other than go shopping for fun. Maybe this weekend pull out the list and take the boy to the mall to help you not buy anything other than your shoes? Or you could make a date with a friend/family member at a particular time, so that you can run into the mall, get the shoes and then leave immediately after? I get distracted in the mall also so I get what you're saying.
I'm considering getting the Clarisonic Mia thing. I have a skin issue and need to try different things. It's frustrating, I've been dealing with it for years. I'm currently going wheat and dairy free to try and combat it. I just started doing it seriously this past weekend. So far, so good. I miss my Starbucks because they don't have damn almond milk, jerks. I can't have soy either. UGH. First world problems, amirite? I, too, need to step away from shopping. July is my no buy makeup month, but I may purchase the Mia for my skin. I haven't given it much thought so I may need to read more reviews, etc. It's a lot of money, but I have some GCs that don't really need to be used on makeup. If it'll help with my skin, I'll do anything.
I have a question for all you ladies - what do you do to get pumped up for life? Like, do you listen to particular music, go for a run, etc? Lately I've been in a funk and I need to makeover my habits. I've been running/exercising a lot and it's helping lift my mood naturally. I'm thinking of signing up for an art type class, or just anything really. I need to get out of my house!!! As I mentioned before, I don't have a lot of friends anymore so it's me and hubs in it together.
Does anyone else sometimes wish that this was a private group (to only Specktra users)? There are times when I want to post more but I'm aware that anyone in the public can read this and it makes me nervous.
Maris Crane
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@veronikawithak: I've tried to watch pinksofoxy - and this suggests a problem, with me - not her - but I can't watch when she purges BEAUTIFUL, high-end and limited edition schtuff. Or stuff I have and love. But then, she is a better woman than I.
Quote: Originally Posted by Glitteryvegas
Does anyone else sometimes wish that this was a private group (to only Specktra users)? There are times when I want to post more but I'm aware that anyone in the public can read this and it makes me nervous.
This, yo. I was about to mention today while sitting in the chair that I was PROUD, I say, I managed to avoid going into a newly reno'd Shoppers (but they don't have Urban Decay at that one, so I don't how much back-patting I can really give myself!) I mean, I know that I'm in a big city, but I also kind of feel like if a acquaintance put two and two together and saw my Confessionals on here in the thread... kind of embarrassing. Again, I get the entire country shops at Shoppers, but I almost named the location and I hesitated.
On topic though, I went to Target and saw they had an ELF display. I kept it under >$10 for myself, but I still didn't NEED the two items I bought. But at least, I didn't go crazy on MORE stuff I didn't need nor did I go next door to ANOTHER Shoppers' to try and find the Leather Color Tattoos. Or buy Pomegrante Punk because it looks nice in a couple of FOTDs and tutorials, even though I'd never wear it. So, I guess one step forward, one step back... as usual.
Quote: Originally Posted by Glitteryvegas
Does anyone else sometimes wish that this was a private group (to only Specktra users)? There are times when I want to post more but I'm aware that anyone in the public can read this and it makes me nervous.
This, yo. I was about to mention today while sitting in the chair that I was PROUD, I say, I managed to avoid going into a newly reno'd Shoppers (but they don't have Urban Decay at that one, so I don't how much back-patting I can really give myself!) I mean, I know that I'm in a big city, but I also kind of feel like if a acquaintance put two and two together and saw my Confessionals on here in the thread... kind of embarrassing. Again, I get the entire country shops at Shoppers, but I almost named the location and I hesitated.
On topic though, I went to Target and saw they had an ELF display. I kept it under >$10 for myself, but I still didn't NEED the two items I bought. But at least, I didn't go crazy on MORE stuff I didn't need nor did I go next door to ANOTHER Shoppers' to try and find the Leather Color Tattoos. Or buy Pomegrante Punk because it looks nice in a couple of FOTDs and tutorials, even though I'd never wear it. So, I guess one step forward, one step back... as usual.
Thanks, I'm OK, health could be better though. Hope all is well with you tooHi @Naynadine - how you doing girl? Hakus was at IMATS last year and I was intrigued but didn't get anything. Do they have an equivalent for the MAC 217? Have you found any great reviews for these brushes? Sorry, not wanting to be lazy but I've seen you speak to their excellence before and I'm curious! xo
@veronikawithak - Thanks for sharing your thoughts girl. I totally feel you. I have a shopping issue as well and it's hard. The struggle is real! Lol. But yea, it IS real. I like that you made a list of things that you can do other than go shopping for fun. Maybe this weekend pull out the list and take the boy to the mall to help you not buy anything other than your shoes? Or you could make a date with a friend/family member at a particular time, so that you can run into the mall, get the shoes and then leave immediately after? I get distracted in the mall also so I get what you're saying.
I'm considering getting the Clarisonic Mia thing. I have a skin issue and need to try different things. It's frustrating, I've been dealing with it for years. I'm currently going wheat and dairy free to try and combat it. I just started doing it seriously this past weekend. So far, so good. I miss my Starbucks because they don't have damn almond milk, jerks. I can't have soy either. UGH. First world problems, amirite? I, too, need to step away from shopping. July is my no buy makeup month, but I may purchase the Mia for my skin. I haven't given it much thought so I may need to read more reviews, etc. It's a lot of money, but I have some GCs that don't really need to be used on makeup. If it'll help with my skin, I'll do anything.
I have a question for all you ladies - what do you do to get pumped up for life? Like, do you listen to particular music, go for a run, etc? Lately I've been in a funk and I need to makeover my habits. I've been running/exercising a lot and it's helping lift my mood naturally. I'm thinking of signing up for an art type class, or just anything really. I need to get out of my house!!! As I mentioned before, I don't have a lot of friends anymore so it's me and hubs in it together.
Does anyone else sometimes wish that this was a private group (to only Specktra users)? There are times when I want to post more but I'm aware that anyone in the public can read this and it makes me nervous.
To be honest, I haven't been following this thread as closely since the drama... I promise to be better at it again The J5523 that I ordered should be the 217 equivalent. They have several with that shape, with different kinds of bristles. I didn't even read many reviews, I've mainly checked out comparison pics between different brushes. Sweet Makeup Temptations is one blog that comes to mind that has pics & reviews, and the Haku thread here on Specktra is pretty helpful too!
To see them at IMATs / in person would be a dream!
veronikawithak
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Well.. I'm happy to report that I went to the mall and did. not. buy. a. single. thing! I even window shopped, swatched things at Sephora.. etc. There were a couple of things I really wanted, but I just made a little list instead and that made the anxious feelings go away almost completely. I even decided I didn't need those shoes I went there to pick up and returned them too!!
So I'm actually in the negative purchases for this month. I thought about getting some other things with the money I got back, but no! No loopholes for me anymore.. I'm too good at finding them!
@Glitteryvegas thanks for the tips too! I read them after I was already home.. BUT they were really great ideas.. I'm definitely going to do that next time I need to go to the mall for something. I usually go by myself but I definitely spend less when I'm with certain other people! Also, to get pumped up the single best thing I've done is sign up for that aerials class I'm taking. It's fitness, art, strength training, teamwork all in one! It's great to have something to look forward to every week that you can see yourself improving at and that gets you out socializing and working on something with other people. I think an art class or something would be perfect to help you get back on track! Music is great for that as well - I make "lifestyle" playlists where I have a different one for each mood I want to put myself in.. kind of like the Songza app.
@Glitteryvegas & @Maris Crane I totally get what you're saying about being open. Nobody I know in person is on here and I don't tell anyone I'm on here either.. but I could see if someone figured it out how it could be embarrassing. I would hope people wouldn't go back through and read all of your posts but who knows, people can be creepy like that! If anyone wants to PM me to talk about anything privately, feel free! I'm always open to that. That goes for anyone!
@Maris Crane I hear you about Pinksofoxy.. she got pretty ruthless as time went on! I think that's what drew me to her though haha.. but I can see how it would be difficult to watch. Good call on avoiding the Shoppers! There's a couple drugstores close to where I live and one of my biggest struggles is not walking into them on the way home from work or when I'm feeling bored. Things are a lot easier to avoid if you don't know about them! Under $10 isn't bad. Little victories are important too. Eventually it'll be two steps forward and one back.. just takes time.
@Glitteryvegas thanks for the tips too! I read them after I was already home.. BUT they were really great ideas.. I'm definitely going to do that next time I need to go to the mall for something. I usually go by myself but I definitely spend less when I'm with certain other people! Also, to get pumped up the single best thing I've done is sign up for that aerials class I'm taking. It's fitness, art, strength training, teamwork all in one! It's great to have something to look forward to every week that you can see yourself improving at and that gets you out socializing and working on something with other people. I think an art class or something would be perfect to help you get back on track! Music is great for that as well - I make "lifestyle" playlists where I have a different one for each mood I want to put myself in.. kind of like the Songza app.
@Glitteryvegas & @Maris Crane I totally get what you're saying about being open. Nobody I know in person is on here and I don't tell anyone I'm on here either.. but I could see if someone figured it out how it could be embarrassing. I would hope people wouldn't go back through and read all of your posts but who knows, people can be creepy like that! If anyone wants to PM me to talk about anything privately, feel free! I'm always open to that. That goes for anyone!
@Maris Crane I hear you about Pinksofoxy.. she got pretty ruthless as time went on! I think that's what drew me to her though haha.. but I can see how it would be difficult to watch. Good call on avoiding the Shoppers! There's a couple drugstores close to where I live and one of my biggest struggles is not walking into them on the way home from work or when I'm feeling bored. Things are a lot easier to avoid if you don't know about them! Under $10 isn't bad. Little victories are important too. Eventually it'll be two steps forward and one back.. just takes time.
Glitteryvegas
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I'm glad you're wellThanks, I'm OK, health could be better though. Hope all is well with you too
The J5523 that I ordered should be the 217 equivalent. They have several with that shape, with different kinds of bristles. I didn't even read many reviews, I've mainly checked out comparison pics between different brushes. Sweet Makeup Temptations is one blog that comes to mind that has pics & reviews, and the Haku thread here on Specktra is pretty helpful too!
To see them at IMATs / in person would be a dream!
sucks about your health, hand in there girl! I guess I missed the drama (Thank goodness!) because I don't know what you are referring to. I'm curious, but I'll stay out of it!
Thanks for the info about the brushes! I will check it out. They had a lovely huge display at IMATS last year, but I avoided it. Don't think I'll be attending IMATS this year either, as I'm trying to be good.
Glitteryvegas
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Well.. I'm happy to report that I went to the mall and did. not. buy. a. single. thing! I even window shopped, swatched things at Sephora.. etc. There were a couple of things I really wanted, but I just made a little list instead and that made the anxious feelings go away almost completely. I even decided I didn't need those shoes I went there to pick up and returned them too!!So I'm actually in the negative purchases for this month. I thought about getting some other things with the money I got back, but no! No loopholes for me anymore.. I'm too good at finding them!
@Glitteryvegas thanks for the tips too! I read them after I was already home.. BUT they were really great ideas.. I'm definitely going to do that next time I need to go to the mall for something. I usually go by myself but I definitely spend less when I'm with certain other people! Also, to get pumped up the single best thing I've done is sign up for that aerials class I'm taking. It's fitness, art, strength training, teamwork all in one! It's great to have something to look forward to every week that you can see yourself improving at and that gets you out socializing and working on something with other people. I think an art class or something would be perfect to help you get back on track! Music is great for that as well - I make "lifestyle" playlists where I have a different one for each mood I want to put myself in.. kind of like the Songza app.
@Glitteryvegas & @Maris Crane I totally get what you're saying about being open. Nobody I know in person is on here and I don't tell anyone I'm on here either.. but I could see if someone figured it out how it could be embarrassing. I would hope people wouldn't go back through and read all of your posts but who knows, people can be creepy like that! If anyone wants to PM me to talk about anything privately, feel free! I'm always open to that. That goes for anyone!
@Maris Crane I hear you about Pinksofoxy.. she got pretty ruthless as time went on! I think that's what drew me to her though haha.. but I can see how it would be difficult to watch. Good call on avoiding the Shoppers! There's a couple drugstores close to where I live and one of my biggest struggles is not walking into them on the way home from work or when I'm feeling bored. Things are a lot easier to avoid if you don't know about them! Under $10 isn't bad. Little victories are important too. Eventually it'll be two steps forward and one back.. just takes time.
GOOD for you girl!!! Proud of you!!!
Those aerial classes sound awesome. Maybe I could get as good as P!nk?! Haha, just kidding. She's the bees knees.
Playlists are a great idea. I have one for running, but I should make one for cleaning too. And makeup purging
I've been wanting to post a link to my wedding pics on here but it makes me nervous! You just never know if someone will connect the dots. Not that any of us have anything to be ashamed of, but I like to compartmentalize my life and have control over who knows what, ya know?!
Hope everyone is having a great 4th of July! Wish I could go to Vegas to celebrate. That would be wicked! *Crosses off makeup purchases from 'to buy' list, puts $$ into Vegas fund*
veronikawithak
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GOOD for you girl!!! Proud of you!!!AND you returned the shoes?!?? YAYYYYY!!!! Get it girl!
Those aerial classes sound awesome. Maybe I could get as good as P!nk?! Haha, just kidding. She's the bees knees.
Playlists are a great idea. I have one for running, but I should make one for cleaning too. And makeup purging
I've been wanting to post a link to my wedding pics on here but it makes me nervous! You just never know if someone will connect the dots. Not that any of us have anything to be ashamed of, but I like to compartmentalize my life and have control over who knows what, ya know?!
Hope everyone is having a great 4th of July! Wish I could go to Vegas to celebrate. That would be wicked! *Crosses off makeup purchases from 'to buy' list, puts $$ into Vegas fund*
Aerials are awesome! Any kind of group classes are fun but I like the ones where you cheer each other on! The only downside is I want to buy so many crazy patterned leggings and body suits lolll.. fortunately I can't justify 30 pairs of leggings like I can justify 30 lipsticks.. yet.
A playlist for makeup purging! Haha great idea. Curious to know what you'd put on it! Let It Go by Dragonette? Fighter by Christina Aguilera? I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor? IRREPLACEABLE BY BEYONCE?? To the left, to the left.. everything I own in a box to the left.
I like to compartmentalize too so I totally get that.. you have to be comfortable with your own level of sharing!
Vegas $$$! Now that would be an awesome investment.
mel33t
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I keep sneaking on here to read during my study breaks. To the left to the left, extra taupe eyeshadows in a box to the left. (yup I've started on my eyeshadow stash now, that's going to be a doozy especially with the single MAC eyeshadows because I can never get them out of their flipping inserts!! Anyone have tips for that?? I get a little nervous posting on here, but my friends wouldn't even know how to figure I was on here honestly. And most of them are aware that I like makeup.
Haha, it's an expensive dream at that! I nearly spent a month's rent on brushes at IMATS this year. I'm saving up to get more and next year's IMATS.Thanks, I'm OK, health could be better though. Hope all is well with you too
The J5523 that I ordered should be the 217 equivalent. They have several with that shape, with different kinds of bristles. I didn't even read many reviews, I've mainly checked out comparison pics between different brushes. Sweet Makeup Temptations is one blog that comes to mind that has pics & reviews, and the Haku thread here on Specktra is pretty helpful too!
To see them at IMATs / in person would be a dream!
mel33t
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30 Days of Lipstick/30 Days of Blush Challenge Update:
Day 1: MAC Creme Cup, NARS Blush in Love
Day 2: YSL Sheer Candy #9, Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Poppy
Day 3: Benefits Coralista lipgloss, Buxom blush in Breathless (guys... try this blush, it's amazing for summer)
Day 4: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait (one of my holy grail lipsticks), Tarte Blush in Carefree (another AMAZING blush, seriously, gives such a great glow to the cheeks)
Day 5: Chanel glossimer in Bagatelle, Tom Ford blush in Lust (I actually don't really enjoy this blush, I don't think it's very pigmented and it tends to fade after an hour or so... I'm going to give it away/swap/sell it)
Day 6: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy, Tarte blush in Achiote
Day 7: NARS Roman Holiday with NARS Easy Lover lipgloss, MAC Sunset Beach (this combination was awesome! Sunset Beach stayed on from six am until about four when I noticed signs of fading. I'm so glad I purchased this baby, I'm in love!!)
Day 8: MAC Bombshell, MAC Peaches and Cream
Day 9: MAC Rose Lily, NYX Rose Garden (this blush is soo pretty)
Day 10: NYX Butter Lipstick in Hubba Hubba, MAC Cheeky Bugger Blush (this was a total off day for me - I didn't like the lipstick at all, I'm tossing it).
Day 11: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Liberte, Jouer Blush in Peach Bouquet
Day 12: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Romance, MAC Blush in Pinch O' Peach
Day 13: Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart, Tarte Blush in Doll Face
Day 14: Bite Lipstick in Bouquet, Jouer Peony Blush
The next few days I was dealing with a chemical burn on my face from using a spot treatment so I just didn't wear makeup to let it breathe. So days 15 & 16 were skips for me.
Day 17: Revlon Butter Lipstick in Pink Lemonade, no blush
Day 18: Bobbi Brown lip gloss in Nectar, NARS final cut blush (OMG THIS BLUSH!!! )
Day 19: MAC Coral Bliss with Stila Apricot gloss, MUG Smitten blush
Day 20: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Elise, Hourglass blush in Luminous Flush
Day 21: Covergirl Jumbo Pencil in Pink Twist (I think?? Really hate how there's no names), NARS New Attitude Blush
Day 22: Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Paypaya, MAC blush in Ocean City
Day 23: double whammy! Daytime wore MAC gloss in Playful Petal
and MAC blush in Peony Petal; Nighttime wore NYX lip liner in Nude Pink with NYX butter gloss in Tiramisu and MUG blush in Romance. <----- this!!!
Day 24: Covergirl Jumbo Pencil in Ballet Twise, Tarte Blush in Exposed
Day 25: Maybeline color whisper in Rose of Attraction, Chanel Rose Petal Blush (These are some of my holy grail products... they just work amazing with my skin and the Chanel blush really stands out through the day)
Day 27: Bite Beauty Vouvray lipstick (the perfect mlbb color) and NARS Sin from Danmari palette
Day 28: MAC Blankety with UD Walk of Shame lipgloss, NARS Deep Throat
Day 29: MAC Syrup and Hourlgass blush in Dim Infusion (I meant to pick up a different blush but I just went with it... lol).
Day 30: MAC Lovelorn, Benefit Rockateur Blush
It's over!! Yay!! I'm not going to lie there are about three blushes in this list I've put aside because I want to wear again, and again, and again. Out of this list, I'm getting rid of the Tom Ford blush. There's just no staying power, it looks exactly like Orgasm or Torrid from NARS, and it's too shimmery. As far as lipsticks go, I don't want to make any decisions until I complete my lipstick inventory which will hopefully be finished this weekend. I am looking to lose the Chanel glossimer, it's a bit too sticky.
I had fun doing this challenge and it definitely got me to be creative and find new things that I loved. I'm just going to stick with my July palette challenge for right now and will come up with something fun for August!
Day 1: MAC Creme Cup, NARS Blush in Love
Day 2: YSL Sheer Candy #9, Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Poppy
Day 3: Benefits Coralista lipgloss, Buxom blush in Breathless (guys... try this blush, it's amazing for summer)
Day 4: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait (one of my holy grail lipsticks), Tarte Blush in Carefree (another AMAZING blush, seriously, gives such a great glow to the cheeks)
Day 5: Chanel glossimer in Bagatelle, Tom Ford blush in Lust (I actually don't really enjoy this blush, I don't think it's very pigmented and it tends to fade after an hour or so... I'm going to give it away/swap/sell it)
Day 6: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy, Tarte blush in Achiote
Day 7: NARS Roman Holiday with NARS Easy Lover lipgloss, MAC Sunset Beach (this combination was awesome! Sunset Beach stayed on from six am until about four when I noticed signs of fading. I'm so glad I purchased this baby, I'm in love!!)
Day 8: MAC Bombshell, MAC Peaches and Cream
Day 9: MAC Rose Lily, NYX Rose Garden (this blush is soo pretty)
Day 10: NYX Butter Lipstick in Hubba Hubba, MAC Cheeky Bugger Blush (this was a total off day for me - I didn't like the lipstick at all, I'm tossing it).
Day 11: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Liberte, Jouer Blush in Peach Bouquet
Day 12: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Romance, MAC Blush in Pinch O' Peach
Day 13: Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart, Tarte Blush in Doll Face
Day 14: Bite Lipstick in Bouquet, Jouer Peony Blush
The next few days I was dealing with a chemical burn on my face from using a spot treatment so I just didn't wear makeup to let it breathe. So days 15 & 16 were skips for me.
Day 17: Revlon Butter Lipstick in Pink Lemonade, no blush
Day 18: Bobbi Brown lip gloss in Nectar, NARS final cut blush (OMG THIS BLUSH!!! )
Day 19: MAC Coral Bliss with Stila Apricot gloss, MUG Smitten blush
Day 20: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Elise, Hourglass blush in Luminous Flush
Day 21: Covergirl Jumbo Pencil in Pink Twist (I think?? Really hate how there's no names), NARS New Attitude Blush
Day 22: Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Paypaya, MAC blush in Ocean City
Day 23: double whammy! Daytime wore MAC gloss in Playful Petal
and MAC blush in Peony Petal; Nighttime wore NYX lip liner in Nude Pink with NYX butter gloss in Tiramisu and MUG blush in Romance. <----- this!!! Day 24: Covergirl Jumbo Pencil in Ballet Twise, Tarte Blush in Exposed
Day 25: Maybeline color whisper in Rose of Attraction, Chanel Rose Petal Blush (These are some of my holy grail products... they just work amazing with my skin and the Chanel blush really stands out through the day)
Day 27: Bite Beauty Vouvray lipstick (the perfect mlbb color
) and NARS Sin from Danmari paletteDay 28: MAC Blankety with UD Walk of Shame lipgloss, NARS Deep Throat
Day 29: MAC Syrup and Hourlgass blush in Dim Infusion (I meant to pick up a different blush but I just went with it... lol).
Day 30: MAC Lovelorn, Benefit Rockateur Blush
It's over!! Yay!! I'm not going to lie there are about three blushes in this list I've put aside because I want to wear again, and again, and again. Out of this list, I'm getting rid of the Tom Ford blush. There's just no staying power, it looks exactly like Orgasm or Torrid from NARS, and it's too shimmery. As far as lipsticks go, I don't want to make any decisions until I complete my lipstick inventory which will hopefully be finished this weekend. I am looking to lose the Chanel glossimer, it's a bit too sticky.
I had fun doing this challenge and it definitely got me to be creative and find new things that I loved. I'm just going to stick with my July palette challenge for right now and will come up with something fun for August!
DMcG9
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Man, I was upset when they took the Urban Decay display out of the SDM close to me. They switched it out for Stila which I am not enamoured with (had a few smudeproof eyeliner pencils completely dry out on me very quickly). I suppose I am only disappointed though because I liked being able to get UD items with my Optimum points.
DMcG9
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Are you depotting the single shadows? I use a method that doesn't require heat because I don't own a hair straightener and I would rather not play around with a candle. I found a video on YouTube for it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHi0ixPOBeY
Also, unlike this video, I have never had to heat up the bottom of the pot to get the sticker off... For me, they peel off pretty easily (just proceed carefully) without ripping.
mel33t
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No I actually buy them in the pan form - it's cheaper and the new palettes aren't that expensive. But I recently got the inserts because I liked the way it would look. But it's really hard to get the inserts out of the palette. Every time I try to take a single shadow out to see what color it is or to move it into my Elf four pan palette for easy use I get frustrated and end up not using it. My MAC shadows have been untouched since I got the inserts... which is about a month ago now. I'm thinking I should just lose the inserts, even though they look really nice with them.
