Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[sagehen]

nice look--sounds very a props for the team colours! did your nephew's team win? i'm intrigued by your homemade primer - is it a silica powder like the MUFE HD loose setting powder? what are the benefits of making your own? 

I just use aloe vera gel and silica powder (I get mine from Coastal Scents - I will not pay MUFE to screw me over on that cheap product) approximately half and half. I just mix it in my hand and apply to the face. The benefit is just a long lasting shine free face most of the day without too many ingredients. I read about it on some makeup board and it works so well. It was so humiid yesterday and I only had to blot once.

 

[meka72]

Sage and Aradhana, I want to be you both when I grow up. I want to do complex eye looks too I love the looks that you've posted!

 

[Anneri]

@Anneri, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope her prognosis is good. My second oldest friend in the world was recently diagnosed with stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma so I know a little of what you may be feeling.

Thank you Meka! I keep my fingers crossed for your friend.


I managed to put together a full face today! Just imagine.

I used Chanel's Moon River over my lid, and Nars Malacca in the crease and Typographic in the outer V. I lined my lower lashline with a petrol blue and the upper lashline with a grey khol liner.
I used Clinique's Berry Pop on my cheeks with Perfect Topping as a highlight and Out for Passion huggable on my lips. I felt really acomplished!

 

[aradhana]

I managed to put together a full face today! Just imagine.

I used Chanel's Moon River over my lid, and Nars Malacca in the crease and Typographic in the outer V. I lined my lower lashline with a petrol blue and the upper lashline with a grey khol liner.
I used Clinique's Berry Pop on my cheeks with Perfect Topping as a highlight and Out for Passion huggable on my lips. I felt really acomplished!

sounds pretty!

 

[sagehen]

OK, I have a face for October! FACE: Boots Beautifully Matte foundation primer Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra in 470C Lancôme Translucence Loose Powder, 400 Sephora cream blush, Radiant Orchid EYES: Stila Soul palette: Peace on lids, Heart in crease, Character in outer v NYX fat black marker pen, winged liner on top lashline only Maybelline One by One mascara, very black LIPS: NYX Purple Rain l/l Stila liquid lipstick, Caprice funny aside: my husband returned last night from a long trip and the first thing he said was "oh, I see you've got your high-dollar foundation on!" I was wearing the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra. I just laughed, because what does one say to that? It is the 2nd most expensive foundation I own, so I guess he is right?

 

[sagehen]

I am apologizing in advance - someone might be offended my my sarcasm below. My face today is FUNERAL-CERTIFIED (for real, my 2nd one of three planned this month and I have been to a LOT this year). I have been to many funerals this year and I have my wears-like-iron, water-resistant face down: FACE: ELDW liquid, Rich Ginger (old formula 6W1), mixed with MAC F&B to enhance the water resistance ELDW mineral foundation, Intensity 5, to set RCMA foundation, MW-3, for contour, blended well MAC Cantaloupe blush Set with Double Matte pressed powder in Deep UD De-Slick spray EYES: WnW Fergie eye primer, Shimmer MAC Deep truth on lids, MAC Sable in crease Rimmel Brow pencil, Dark Brown mixed with Black Brown NYX Fat Marker black on upper lash line, Prestige Total Intensity WP eye pencil, lower lash line Maybelline One-by-One mascara (my one mistake - I usually wear Lancome Hypnose Drama WP) LIPS: MAC Vino, with MAC Fixed on Drama obvs, I concentrated on a complexion that would stay put and just added color for dimension. On a positive note, I ordered my matte lippies today. I am now on a low-buy until Toxic Tale lipstick is re-released. Then my low-buy is back in effect.

 

[aradhana]

OK, I have a face for October! FACE: Boots Beautifully Matte foundation primer Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra in 470C Lancôme Translucence Loose Powder, 400 Sephora cream blush, Radiant Orchid EYES: Stila Soul palette: Peace on lids, Heart in crease, Character in outer v NYX fat black marker pen, winged liner on top lashline only Maybelline One by One mascara, very black LIPS: NYX Purple Rain l/l Stila liquid lipstick, Caprice funny aside: my husband returned last night from a long trip and the first thing he said was "oh, I see you've got your high-dollar foundation on!" I was wearing the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra. I just laughed, because what does one say to that? It is the 2nd most expensive foundation I own, so I guess he is right?

I could be wrong but I think he's saying you look awesome! Guys are surprising sometimes in what they pick up and what they don't... And what they say vs what they don't!

 

[honybr]

I wore a bright pink lipstick in honor of Pink October. Urban Decay's Anarchy. It's not for the faint of heart - my mother loves to say she saw my lips before she saw me when I wear it. Oh well - I was like this:

 

[Prettypackages]

On a positive note, I ordered my matte lippies today. I am now on a low-buy until Toxic Tale lipstick is re-released. Then my low-buy is back in effect.

and I am sorry for what I am about to say:

I got an image of a lady crying, throwing herself over the casket, needing to be held up... as she walks away she lifts her perfect and impeccable face.

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[sagehen]

and I am sorry for what I am about to say:      I got an image of a lady crying, throwing herself over the casket, needing to be held up...  as she walks away she lifts her perfect and impeccable face. I am very sorry for your loss.

Is it wrong that tears are coming out of my eyes laughing at my desk? Well, too bad because that is what is happening right now! And thanks - that is kind of you.

 

[NaomiH]

On a positive note, I ordered my matte lippies today. I am now on a low-buy until Toxic Tale lipstick is re-released. Then my low-buy is back in effect.

So sorry for you loss, Sagehen

 

[meka72]

Aww Sage, I hate to hear that you've had so much loss recently. I hope it will be awhile before you have to bring out the funeral certified makeup out. You "looked" cute though. As you did the day before. I also ordered 4 of the Mac matte lipsticks: FR, NV, DG & PM. What did you get?

 

[sagehen]

So sorry for you loss, Sagehen :hug:

Aww Sage, I hate to hear that you've had so much loss recently. I hope it will be awhile before you have to bring out the funeral certified makeup out. You "looked" cute though. As you did the day before. I also ordered 4 of the Mac matte lipsticks: FR, NV, DG & PM. What did you get?

Thank you Naomi and Meka - you are kind. Umm, I got one of each except Heroine, and Bespoken For and Insanely It(?) lip pencils. Hence my impending low-buy. I think I wanted a blush but I got caught up in the lipstick frenzy and DH was coming down the hall. I casually clicked place order with and closed the window lol.

 

[meka72]

What's a low-buy? Lol. It seems my taste keep getting richer and richer. I'm considering ordering the Guerlain Petrouska (sp) cheek and eye palette. And I want one of Dior holiday eye palettes. I hope that I can get them during the Sephora sale. I had really hoped that I could focus on skincare items during the sale but oh well. So what are you going to do when your husband sees that black box? Lol.

Thank you Naomi and Meka - you are kind. Umm, I got one of each except Heroine, and Bespoken For and Insanely It(?) lip pencils. Hence my impending low-buy. I think I wanted a blush but I got caught up in the lipstick frenzy and DH was coming down the hall. I casually clicked place order with and closed the window lol.

 

[Medgal07]

He's a cranky 13 year old lil guy who I found back in 2001 stuck in a shrub in my front yard and just couldn't not keep. He's been my little buddy all these years and I don't know what I'd do without him.

Here's a pic of him from around last year I took of him mooching food. He tries to get your attention by doing that thing with his foot or he just stares you down until you look at him and then he looks down to the floor and back up as if he's trying to tell you to drop a little his way. lol His little face used to be all black when he was a puppy.

Awwwww----he's so cute!!! I wouldn't be able to refuse that cute little face.

 

[Medgal07]

@Anneri, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope her prognosis is good. My second oldest friend in the world was recently diagnosed with stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma so I know a little of what you may be feeling.

Way too much illness! Meka all the best to your dear friend too. Something tells mr you'll still be able to get her to laugh, even through her struggles. You have an
amazing personality & sense of humor!!!

 

[Medgal07]

nice look--sounds very a props for the team colours! did your nephew's team win?

i'm intrigued by your homemade primer - is it a silica powder like the MUFE HD loose setting powder? what are the benefits of making your own?

i've been doing good fall theme eyes, and pulling out some products that need love.
today's look:

eyes
Runway Rose cream colour shadow from the Spring Forecast '13 palette, as base over lid up to brow
dark envy fluid line all over upper lid
Moody eyeshadow from the evil eye quad all over upper lid
palace pedigreed and moody to line lower lashline
evil eye to deepen outer corner and buffed into crease
eyes to kill mascara

blush
blushbaby

lips
runaway red

i can't believe i don't wear that lipstick more often!!! it's kind of perfect.

anyway, i felt my eyes were appropriately smouldering for fall, but the weather felt more like early summer. go figure!

Nice, nice, nice Aradhana!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

I just use aloe vera gel and silica powder (I get mine from Coastal Scents - I will not pay MUFE to screw me over on that cheap product) approximately half and half. I just mix it in my hand and apply to the face. The benefit is just a long lasting shine free face most of the day without too many ingredients. I read about it on some makeup board and it works so well. It was so humiid yesterday and I only had to blot once.

That's pretty darned awesome Sage---I'm glad you found a solution to a very frustrating issue.

 

[Medgal07]

On a positive note, I ordered my matte lippies today. I am now on a low-buy until Toxic Tale lipstick is re-released. Then my low-buy is back in effect.

RE: your FCF (Funeral Certified Face). I buried a cousin before we went away and another earlier this year. I'm telling you, we need to get out of 2014 already.
I'm truly sorry for your losses. Love the look BTW!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

I also ordered 4 of the Mac matte lipsticks: FR, NV, DG & PM. What did you get?

Oh heck----I forgot about the mattes!!! That's only my all time favorite lipstick formula. We've been home a day & 1/2 and I haven't stopped hauling yet. I need to get on the mattes.

Today is our wedding anniversary and I spent the day shopping