Medgal07
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I'll have to check that out 'C.'
Givenchy Cosmetics
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Medgal07
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So, so awesome. I'm excited to see pics of your haul MissTania.Thanks Meddy.
The haul is getting bigger...I've added a number of items, including my first Gucci item, Pink Camelia Blush!
I also finally ordered the Dior 'Diorskin' Nude Shimmer Instant Illuminating Powder & Kabuki Brush in Amber.
I love going to that dessert cafe and catching up on beauty blogs and Specktra
I'll have to take a pic of my haul when it arrives, and put it up here as the Givenchy powder was what started it all!
laurennnxox
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I'm going to try mine tomorrow in my routine instead of pressed meteorites for a finishing powder! 
Vineetha
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I just swatched it once I got it Meddy, yet to use it over a full face!! A part of me is hesitant to disturb the pattern lol!!
but I Will use it soon( sometime this week) and keep you posted!! Eager to know what you think about it too!!
Medgal07
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It sounds like you and Lauren are like me when it comes to new makeup. I don't try it on until I'm ready toI just swatched it once I got it Meddy, yet to use it over a full face!! A part of me is hesitant to disturb the pattern lol!!but I Will use it soon( sometime this week) and keep you posted!! Eager to know what you think about it too!!
wear it!! We'll compare notes for sure!
alexisweaver
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I still haven't worn mine yet! All this bad weather talk on the news has had me hiding indoors for the most.
I can't wait to use it though!
Medgal07
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Gee that's too bad. Very disappointed to hear that about the e/s palettes.I tried the Le Prisme Visage Colour Confetti in store and it was too dark for me and looked quite peach (I'm very cool toned and a shade below a MAC NW15) and they had the new eyeshadow palettes but they felt rather dry so I didn't pick any up. Money saved I guess
Medgal07
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I know Lex---I just looked out and it's snowing much heavier than forecasted for now. Stay safe!!!
BTW---You look so, so pretty in your new avi!!!! Love it!
laurennnxox
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Was in a rush to class today and totally forgot to reach for the color confetti! I used my pressed meteorites without thinking! :haha: so hard to remember to try all these new products so early in the morning.
I got my powder today!
In love with the packaging.
I tried it on my cheeks with the little brush that comes with it. I would say it's more of a (subtle) highlighter, I'm not sure I would use it all over, I need to try it with a different brush to find out. It adds some fine shimmer to the skin, I can't detect any color. It's already dark here, so I'll have to see how it looks in daylight.
I tried it on my cheeks with the little brush that comes with it. I would say it's more of a (subtle) highlighter, I'm not sure I would use it all over, I need to try it with a different brush to find out. It adds some fine shimmer to the skin, I can't detect any color. It's already dark here, so I'll have to see how it looks in daylight.
Prettypackages
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Got my powder today, and my initial thoughts? Why did I buy this? LOL I'll play around with it later, like Alexis said, I don't want to disturb the pattern .
I felt some kinda way ordering from Barney's, I had forgotten about the drama they had last year.
I felt some kinda way ordering from Barney's, I had forgotten about the drama they had last year.
Medgal07
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Likewise but I didn't think me denying myself this one little item would matter one iota. My credit card doesn't tell anyone who I am really---just another name & #.
I was going to wear it today but I need up wearing my Guerlain Baby Glow and thought my pressed météorites, which I hadn't worn before today would work well
with Baby Glow.
alexisweaver
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I hope you stay safe too, Meddy! ……... and extending safety wishes to my fellow NorthEast Specktrettes! Tonight is gonna be a big one!
Thanks Meddy!!! I'm usually critical of myself but I actually like this avi!
throwitawaynow
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Those that got the powder from Barneys did you order online or over the phone? Thanks!
charismafulltv
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I end up with 2 confetti powders. I'm selling the extra one. If someone is interested, pls PM me.
alexisweaver
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I ordered online from BarneysYou should like it Lex---you're beautiful!
Thanks Meddy!
Quote: Originally Posted by throwitawaynow
Those that got the powder from Barneys did you order online or over the phone? Thanks!
Filmfreak
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My goodies have arrived, yay!
I think I'll keep the confetti powder in its cardboard box until spring, so I have at least one spring makeup item that I didn't use before it actually is spring! However, I had a quick look at it and I think I'll be able to use this as an allover powder, not just a highlighter.
But, on to the quads, Inattendue and Braise! I don't think they're dry at all. Both have superior color payoff, but are very buildable.
First, Inattendue: say hello to Mr Glitterbomb! Seriously, if glitter and quite a lot of fallout makes you see red, stay away from that quad. If you can see yourself making an effort to avoid fallout, you're rewarded with four beautiful shades. Unfortunately, the most beautiful, a warm golden-brown with cool silver-grey glitter, is the worst offender when it comes to fallout. Second is the dark-grey with silver glitter. Both are amazing shades, but the glitter is rather chunky and I guess very annoying if you use both shades often. The dark plum shade is much better, there is fallout, but not that much and the pink shade has very fine glitter that shouldn't be too bad, even if there's some fallout. The pink is also great in terms of usability, since it doesn't generate that dreaded bruised-eye effect.
All in all, I can't really recommend getting Inattendue, the fallout problem is just too much. I'm planning to get used to it and make it work somehow as the shades are simply too pretty to not use them. I'm just not happy that it's going to take quite an effort to avoid the glitter onslaught.
Braise, however, is a totally different matter. All of the shades are satin, with the two darker colours almost, but not totally matte. The two light ones are a metallic golden yellow and an also metallic pumpkin orange shade. Incredibly soft and pigmented, but also easy buildable. You can work up from only a sheer yellow or orange hue to an opaque metallic finish. The dark brown is simply breathtaking, also very satiny, with a rosegold shine. No bruised-eye effect here either. The charcoal black is the most matte, but does have some very fine tiny flecks of silver. Braise is a dream for blue-eyed ladies, so go and get it! Also, this quad should go very well together with Tom Ford's Cognac Sable.
Just in case you don't fear glittery fallout: the two dark shades in Braise are pretty much satin versions of the two dark shades in Inattendue. I think it would be nice to pair them, by using the Braise shades and then on top of them their respective glittery companion. Even with the charcoal black that would be possible, since it can be used as a dark transparent grey, when you blend it out or just put it on very lightly.
Bottom line: I'll have a closer look at the other quads once there are swatches. If there's a second one like Braise, with only satin shades or at least three of them, I'll definitely get that as well.
I think I'll keep the confetti powder in its cardboard box until spring, so I have at least one spring makeup item that I didn't use before it actually is spring! However, I had a quick look at it and I think I'll be able to use this as an allover powder, not just a highlighter.
But, on to the quads, Inattendue and Braise! I don't think they're dry at all. Both have superior color payoff, but are very buildable.
First, Inattendue: say hello to Mr Glitterbomb! Seriously, if glitter and quite a lot of fallout makes you see red, stay away from that quad. If you can see yourself making an effort to avoid fallout, you're rewarded with four beautiful shades. Unfortunately, the most beautiful, a warm golden-brown with cool silver-grey glitter, is the worst offender when it comes to fallout. Second is the dark-grey with silver glitter. Both are amazing shades, but the glitter is rather chunky and I guess very annoying if you use both shades often. The dark plum shade is much better, there is fallout, but not that much and the pink shade has very fine glitter that shouldn't be too bad, even if there's some fallout. The pink is also great in terms of usability, since it doesn't generate that dreaded bruised-eye effect.
All in all, I can't really recommend getting Inattendue, the fallout problem is just too much. I'm planning to get used to it and make it work somehow as the shades are simply too pretty to not use them. I'm just not happy that it's going to take quite an effort to avoid the glitter onslaught.
Braise, however, is a totally different matter. All of the shades are satin, with the two darker colours almost, but not totally matte. The two light ones are a metallic golden yellow and an also metallic pumpkin orange shade. Incredibly soft and pigmented, but also easy buildable. You can work up from only a sheer yellow or orange hue to an opaque metallic finish. The dark brown is simply breathtaking, also very satiny, with a rosegold shine. No bruised-eye effect here either. The charcoal black is the most matte, but does have some very fine tiny flecks of silver. Braise is a dream for blue-eyed ladies, so go and get it! Also, this quad should go very well together with Tom Ford's Cognac Sable.
Just in case you don't fear glittery fallout: the two dark shades in Braise are pretty much satin versions of the two dark shades in Inattendue. I think it would be nice to pair them, by using the Braise shades and then on top of them their respective glittery companion. Even with the charcoal black that would be possible, since it can be used as a dark transparent grey, when you blend it out or just put it on very lightly.
Bottom line: I'll have a closer look at the other quads once there are swatches. If there's a second one like Braise, with only satin shades or at least three of them, I'll definitely get that as well.
