Enabler-ville

[NaomiH]

I'm on the same page as you. I only want the lipstick (because packaging) and don't want to pay ridiculous shipping or have to spend $50.

I really hate those high shipping prices, you know darn well it isn't costing 10 bucks to ship one lipstick. I can ship stuff to the UK for about 13 dollars and that's international!

 

[Vineetha]

quick hands you got there

Trained by MAC, what is Sephora for us

 

[NaomiH]

I feel like I haven't fully grasped what brushes I need yet.

I have the MAC 187, 130, 217, 239, 286, and 109.

I use the 130 for applying my concealer (which I use all over my cheeks, under eyes, nose, and chin), and also to blend in my highlight to look natural.
I use the 109 for contour and also to apply my blush.
The 286 I was sold for concealer, but it gets cakey so fast so honestly, I just don't use it. I'm open to suggestions on this one.
The 239 I use to lay down eyeshadow, and the 217 to blend and sometimes put shadow in my crease.
The 187 I only use for applying a super light dusting of my MUFE HD powder because powder brushes always put it on too heavy. The 187 is great at this.

I also own some crappy elf Studio brushes. I really don't like them at all, but I use the lip brush and the angled brush for my brows now. I plan to replace them soon because I find they just don't pick up or lay down enough product. They're a pain in my butt.

What am I missing?

The 130 is one of the few brushes I have and I LOVE that thing for my foundation!

 

[Vineetha]

Not yet, I only want 2 things and it wasn't going to ass up to 50 bucks and I don't want to pay UD's like 9 dollar shipping so I'm hoping it goes up on Ulta soon so I can at least get cashback through ebates while it's at 8%. lol

UD has some ridiculous shipping rates. Sephora has it out now? Have to signed in for Flash?

 

[NaomiH]

UD has some ridiculous shipping rates. Sephora has it out now? Have to signed in for Flash?

I haven't checked Sephora!

 

[Anaphora]

I really hate those high shipping prices, you know darn well it isn't costing 10 bucks to ship one lipstick. I can ship stuff to the UK for about 13 dollars and that's international!

I know. Seriously, why can't they just pop it in a padded mailer and charge me $3? I'd be fine with that!

 

[Vineetha]

I haven't checked Sephora!

They launched it 2 days back, since I signed up for the flash program, its free shipping but I am giving UD collex a pass though!

 

[NaomiH]

My sephora inside JCP just barely put the collection out this week and nothing really stood out to me. It's pretty but looks too much like stuff I already have

I just want the lipstick and maybe the pencil because they're red and I'm a red lippy heaux nowadays and I've been wanting to try the new UD lipstick formula.

 

[NaomiH]

I know! It's so great for seemingly everything. Definitely my favorite brush. One brush I think I may buy once I get my foundation is the Wayne Goss foundation brush. It looks like I'd like it because it's so small. I don't use foundation right now, just concealer, but I'm eyeing NARS Sheer Glow for this fall.

I know. Seriously, why can't they just pop it in a padded mailer and charge me $3? I'd be fine with that!

I have another 130 in my cart to get a 2nd one because it's so great. I also have the 159 that is magical for highlighting, it's listed as a blush brush, but I don't really care for it with blushes. I'd totally be done with a lippy slapped in a bubble mailer, I don't even care as long as I get it in one piece. lol

 

[NaomiH]

They launched it 2 days back, since I signed up for the flash program, its free shipping but I am giving UD collex a pass though!

I think I'm gonna sign up for that!


*EDIT* It said sign up is closed to the public

 

[Vineetha]

My sephora inside JCP just barely put the collection out this week and nothing really stood out to me. It's pretty but looks too much like stuff I already have

Yeah they culd have doen something bigger with the theme. The Palette looks like NAked Basics in a diff form!

 

[Anaphora]

I didn't get an invite for Flash.

Is it just for VIB Rouge?

 

[Vineetha]

I think I'm gonna sign up for that!

It makes sense since I always order from Sephora Online and now its easy to order 1 or 2 at a time without having to bring it out to 50.

With yest order, VIB got extended to another year

 

[Vineetha]

I didn't get an invite for Flash.

Is it just for VIB Rouge?

No I am only VIB and I got an email invite. if you didnt get an email, you can maybe sign up for an invite.

 

[Melrose]

I feel like I haven't fully grasped what brushes I need yet.   I have the MAC 187, 130, 217, 239, 286, and 109. I use the 130 for applying my concealer (which I use all over my cheeks, under eyes, nose, and chin), and also to blend in my highlight to look natural. I use the 109 for contour and also to apply my blush. The 286 I was sold for concealer, but it gets cakey so fast so honestly, I just don't use it.  I'm open to suggestions on this one. The 239 I use to lay down eyeshadow, and the 217 to blend and sometimes put shadow in my crease. The 187 I only use for applying a super light dusting of my MUFE HD powder because powder brushes always put it on too heavy.  The 187 is great at this. I also own some crappy elf Studio brushes.  I really don't like them at all, but I use the lip brush and the angled brush for my brows now.  I plan to replace them soon because I find they just don't pick up or lay down enough product.  They're a pain in my butt. What am I missing?

Try the 217 for concealer. I always had a problem with concealer brushes until a mac MUA used this one on me. Prior to that I only used the 217 for eyeshadow but it really gives a nice finish when I use it with the prolong wear concealer. Honestly though, once I got my beauty blender that's all I used for foundation and concealer and I never again had a problem with creasing or it getting cakey under my eyes. Nothing like the beauty blender IMO.

 

[Anaphora]

Try the 217 for concealer. I always had a problem with concealer brushes until a mac MUA used this one on me. Prior to that I only used the 217 for eyeshadow but it really gives a nice finish when I use it with the prolong wear concealer. Honestly though, once I got my beauty blender that's all I used for foundation and concealer and I never again had a problem with creasing or it getting cakey under my eyes. Nothing like the beauty blender IMO.

I was actually just about to ask if the beauty blender is worth the money. I know people swear by it, but I've never tried one. I just apply foundation with either my fingers or a brush, never a sponge. You think it's worth the investment?

 

[NaomiH]

I really should of gotten that 127 brush that came out with AA.

 

[Anaphora]

I really should of gotten that 127 brush that came out with AA.

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/...1_-_-_mkwid_JQEPukDR|dc_9394430911|-|JQEPukDR

Macy's still has it!

 

[NaomiH]

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/mac-alluring-aquatic-127-split-fibre-face-brush?ID=1479116&pla_country=US&CAWELAID=120156340000350700&CAGPSPN=pla&cm_mmc=Google_Beauty_PLA-_-Beauty%3A+PLA+Campaign_MAC-_-9394430911_-_-_mkwid_JQEPukDR|dc_9394430911%7C-%7CJQEPukDR

Macy's still has it!

I was just adding it to my cart. lol

 

[Vineetha]

Honestly, I have been a big fan of MAC's brushes for years and I have a few. But I dont get MAC anymore bec I find brands like Hakuhodo offers much higher quaity at the SAME price range. It isnt insanely expensive and is very much comparable to MAC pricing, some even a few $ cheaper. But the quality of those brushes are just Amazing. As with MAC, I find the recent quality is not what it has been. A lot of their brushes are still handmade & outsourced to China, But Niche brands like Hakuhodo excels in the quality IMO.
Theonly problem is they charge an insane shipping, so its best to assimilate & place a bigger order than getting brushes individually.

As for MAC my fav eye brushes:
MAC 217, MAc 219, MAC 239, MAC 242, MAC 208 are my favs from the brand.