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[Medgal07]

Smokey Eye Look, Last & Final Day 14 (Black Traditional Smokey Eye)

EYES:
CHANEL Illusion D’ Ombre, Mirifique (Black shimmer) 85 as a base
MAC Desert Camouflage e/s Quad
Carbon (Matte Black) e/s to lids over Mirifique
Cactus Thorn (Bronze Shimmered Medium Dark Brown) e/s to crease & lower lash line
Desert (Gray-tinged brown) e/s to transition & blend
Sahara Dust (Pale beige) to highlight brow bone
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Opal (Soft Gold) to inner corners

MAC Power Point Eye Pencil, Fascination to water line

FACE:
Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Praline in small triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
MACProSculpting Cream,Richly Honed to contour, set w/ Guerlain Terra Cotta Bronzing Powder
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Opal (Soft Gold) to highlight facial high planes
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange)
Chanel Les Beiges 30 face powder to set
Skindinavia Makeup setting spray
Guerlain Météorites Perles Blanc De Perle 00 (Snow White) dusted lightly over entire face

LIPS:
Chanel Rouge Noir, Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer, (Burgundy)
Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense, Foudroyante (Pearlescent Choc) 148 Love, love love
Chanel Rouge Allure Colour & Shine Audace 20 (Mauve-brown) Love, love love

Nails
Cnanel Exception (Red-brown) 639 Love, love love

 

[Dolly Snow]

Smokey Eye Look, Last & Final Day 14 (Black Traditional Smokey Eye)

EYES:
CHANEL Illusion D’ Ombre, Mirifique (Black shimmer) 85 as a base
MAC Desert Camouflage e/s Quad
Carbon (Matte Black) e/s to lids over Mirifique
Cactus Thorn (Bronze Shimmered Medium Dark Brown) e/s to crease & lower lash line
Desert (Gray-tinged brown) e/s to transition & blend
Sahara Dust (Pale beige) to highlight brow bone
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Opal (Soft Gold) to inner corners

MAC Power Point Eye Pencil, Fascination to water line

FACE:
Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Praline in small triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
MACProSculpting Cream,Richly Honed to contour, set w/ Guerlain Terra Cotta Bronzing Powder
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Pressed Opal (Soft Gold) to highlight facial high planes
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89 (Golden Orange)
Chanel Les Beiges 30 face powder to set
Skindinavia Makeup setting spray
Guerlain Météorites Perles d’Etoiles - (Med Beige w/Golden Shimmer) dusted lightly over entire face

LIPS:
Chanel Rouge Noir, Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer, (Burgundy)
Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense, Foudroyante (Pearlescent Choc) 148 Love, love love
Chanel Rouge Allure Colour & Shine Audace 20 (Mauve-brown) Love, love love

Nails
Cnanel Exception (Red-brown) 639 Love, love love

Sounds Gorgeous Meddy

 

[MandyVanHook]

Sorry I'm slow getting back to this. I do think that Les Violines would show up on you without turning ashy. Two of the four purples are on the warm side of neutral and I think that they would retain their colour for sure. I thought the palette was limited, but it seems to have worked its way into what looks like a permanent space in the SDM displays, so now I'm not sure. It's certainly available now and doesn't look like it's going away in the immediate future. Wow, Raquel looks lovely on you! I can see why you were saying I might want to give some of the more neutral Nars shades a try. Great look!

Thanks, Katred! These types of shades do not usually work this well on me. I can't explain why these are flattering me, but there is just something different about them! I'm usually a washed out mess with this sort of nude.

 

[Medgal07]

Today's Look - Fall, although our weather say winter!!! I changed the eye look but the lips and nails are the same because I love them SO much!

EYES:
CHANEL Illusion D’ Ombre, Initiation (Platinum Bronze) 827 as a base
Dior Sundeck (564) Sand & Orange Quint/5 Couleurs Palette
Gold e/s to lids over Initiation
Dark Brown e/s to crease & lower lash line
Medium Orangee/s to transition & blend
Light Golden Orange to blend
Beige to highlight brow bone
Bobby Brown Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick to inner corners
Chanel Stylo Yeux WPLL Eyeliner Espresso (Brown) 20 to upper lash-line & waterline


FACE:
Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer
Guerlain Terracotta Joli Teint Healthy Glow Fluid Foundation, Meyon
YSL Touche Éclat’ Radiant Touch Luminous Praline in small triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
MACProSculpting Cream,Richly Honed to contour, set w/ Guerlain Terra Cotta Bronzing Powder
Bobby Brown Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick to highlight facial high planes
Tom Ford, Savage, 04 (Bronzy Gold) Blush
MAC Mystery Powder, Dark Secret powder to set
Skindinavia Makeup setting spray
Guerlain Météorites Perles d’Etoiles - (Med Beige w/Golden Shimmer) dusted lightly over entire face

LIPS:
Chanel Rouge Noir, Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer, (Burgundy)
Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense, Foudroyante (Pearlescent Choc) 148 Love, love love
Chanel Rouge Allure Colour & Shine Audace 20 (Mauve-brown) Love, love love

Nails
Chanel Exception (Red-brown) 639 Love, love love


Edited to correct eyeliner

 

[aradhana]

Sounds Gorgeous Meddy

very pretty profile pic dolly!

 

[Prettypackages]

Very nice Meddy. I still wish I went to find Desert Camoflage.

 

[Medgal07]

Very nice Meddy. I still wish I went to find Desert Camoflage.

Thanks Pretty!! I think I like Jungle Camouflage better.

 

[meka72]

Hey ladies! I hope everyone is well. Everyone looks great! Last week, I tried to be fancy and switch up my smokey eye. Lol. At first I wore: LM caviar stick in cocoa on the lid, LM caviar stick in rosegold to inner duct, LM caviar stick in amethyst/Mac saddle to crease and Mac xarbon to the outer corner and ?? to the brow. Then I tried to copy Medgal's smokey eye using Dior Cuir Cannage. I'm sure that I didn't do it justice. Last week, I rediscovered Smashbox Halo blush in peachy dream. I've been wearing it for the last two weeks. I think I'm going to pick up the halo blush in blissful, a beautiful berry shade. I hope everyone has a good rest of the week!

 

[aradhana]

@Prettypackages so I tried the powder first trick both yesterday and today, using the MUFE loose HD powder. Yesterday I used golden elixir strobe liquid before the powder, and today i did not. I found that this technique gave a super matte finish, but i think it used a little more foundation. It felt like my skin was sucking in tons of foundation, but i guess it was the powder that was doing it!

I liked the finish it gave me - i used armani luminous silk foundation in 7.5, and I think it actually matched my skin better this way....usually it matches the centre better than the perimeter, but this way it seemed to fit better....

i think the only thing i would change is maybe to add a bit of powder to my t-zone afterwards....my nose still gets shiny...

I'm glad to have a good way of using the MUFE powder. i was worried it was money wasted!

thanks for posting this trick!

 

[Prettypackages]

I hope everyone has a good rest of the week!

ohh you said Peach... I'm getting that.

 

[Prettypackages]

@Prettypackages so I tried the powder first trick both yesterday and today, using the MUFE loose HD powder. Yesterday I used golden elixir strobe liquid before the powder, and today i did not. I found that this technique gave a super matte finish, but i think it used a little more foundation. It felt like my skin was sucking in tons of foundation, but i guess it was the powder that was doing it!

I liked the finish it gave me - i used armani luminous silk foundation in 7.5, and I think it actually matched my skin better this way....usually it matches the centre better than the perimeter, but this way it seemed to fit better....

i think the only thing i would change is maybe to add a bit of powder to my t-zone afterwards....my nose still gets shiny...

I'm glad to have a good way of using the MUFE powder. i was worried it was money wasted!

thanks for posting this trick!

yay! I forgot to mention it, but he did say to re powder the tzone if you are oily...

I had a bad rosacea breakout this week. My skin was bumpy inflamed, dry, burning, and itchy. I didn't even wash it last night. So I haven't really been wearing foundation. Still trying to find the perfect concealer and I think I found it. I'm always inbtwn colors. The tan is too light, and the deep is too dark. (in all lines it seems like) or the undertones aren't right. I need that color inbtwn the last light color and the first dark color. Think Nars Caramel, Amande,, Tarte Tan-deep and deep. Bare minerals Tan 2 Deep1 and etc...

I went to the CCO and bought two mac makeup bags. spent more than I normally do, and was regretting it, but it fits a lot of stuff and is still pretty sleek. My other bags were either to big or too bulky. I got the Maritza large bag, and the brush roller. I'm loving them so far.

Ok random RANDOM thoughts over.

 

[Medgal07]

I hope everyone has a good rest of the week!

I find that very hard to believe Meka!

Peachy Dream sounds really pretty. I hope your week is good to Meka. It seems to be going by really fast.

I'm running errands and getting ready for Thanksgiving. Does everyone cook/host dinner? This is my favorite holiday---love cooking and entertaining---the whole 9 yards.

 

[Medgal07]

yay! I forgot to mention it, but he did say to re powder the tzone if you are oily...

I had a bad rosacea breakout this week. My skin was bumpy inflamed, dry, burning, and itchy. I didn't even wash it last night. So I haven't really been wearing foundation. Still trying to find the perfect concealer and I think I found it. I'm always inbtwn colors. The tan is too light, and the deep is too dark. (in all lines it seems like) or the undertones aren't right. I need that color inbtwn the last light color and the first dark color. Think Nars Caramel, Amande,, Tarte Tan-deep and deep. Bare minerals Tan 2 Deep1 and etc...

I went to the CCO and bought two mac makeup bags. spent more than I normally do, and was regretting it, but it fits a lot of stuff and is still pretty sleek. My other bags were either to big or too bulky. I got the Maritza large bag, and the brush roller. I'm loving them so far.

Ok random RANDOM thoughts over.

Oh wow Pretty---what do you think got your skin all stirred up?

​ That was a great find at the CCO. I love the brush roll! Some people complained that the slots were too tight but they loosen a bit with use. I have no complaints
about it.

​ So I think this week was supposed to be Pigment week. I wore pigment 3 days but I didn't Thursday because I was rushing and didn't want to make a mess. I am
wearing fall colors as well. I usually wear pigment on my lids and powder e/s for the balance of the look.

 

[Prettypackages]

Not sure, maybe it is the cold weather or stress.

The slots are tight, especially if you put a brush in the back row, but it is working out fine. I really like it.

I guarantee that you will not make paste. LOL

 

[aradhana]

pigment week! totally forgot! well, i guess there is tomorrow so i will do my best.

don't worry about paste. that was a worry from me too...but somehow it did not happen.

you ladies are lucky you have cco's...! no deals for us canadians, unless you happen to know someone able to get tickets to the warehouse sales...

 

[Medgal07]

Not sure, maybe it is the cold weather or stress.

The slots are tight, especially if you put a brush in the back row, but it is working out fine. I really like it.

I guarantee that you will not make paste. LOL

Well I hope you're able to get it under control.

I really like it too---for the slots and the zippered compartment where I keep eye pencils/sharpener/tweezers, etc.

LOL...I'll try it one day

 

[Medgal07]

pigment week! totally forgot! well, i guess there is tomorrow so i will do my best.

don't worry about paste. that was a worry from me too...but somehow it did not happen.

you ladies are lucky you have cco's...! no deals for us canadians, unless you happen to know someone able to get tickets to the warehouse sales...

We can always designate another pigment week some other time. I didn't wear it today because I was hurried.

​ Pretty also assured me that I won't make paste, so I'll trust that, and go ahead and try the technique soon.

CCOs can be hit/miss--not all are created equal. Some have amazing finds and others have crap.

 

[sagehen]

Ok please enlighten me...why are we making paste, or afraid of making it? I tried to go back and figure it out but I think I keep missing the post that should enlighten me.

 

[Medgal07]

Ok please enlighten me...why are we making paste, or afraid of making it? I tried to go back and figure it out but I think I keep missing the post that should enlighten me.

Oh we're talking about makeup application techniques---namely putting powder under foundation. There's a link to a video that Pretty posted
showing how it's done. I expressed concern that I might make paste out of my powder and foundation. They were just trying to reassure Meddy that she won't.
Meddy has not yet tried this approach.

 

[sagehen]

  [COLOR=0000FF]Oh we're talking about makeup application techniques---namely putting powder under foundation.   There's a link to a video that Pretty posted[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  showing how it's done.  I expressed concern that I might make paste out of my powder and foundation.  They were just trying to reassure Meddy that she won't.  [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]  Meddy has not yet tried this approach.[/COLOR]

OK, that's what I thought. It totally doesn't Medgal - I use this technique when I am going to be someplace humid and I need to smooth the canvas for foundation. No paste formed lol!