Random WOC Makeup Thoughts

pinkcrush

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Yup! Then there's the whole, we're the same shade, but our lip pigmentation is different. I've been able to test it for a while now and have weeded out the bloggers whose lip pigmentation differ to mine. I can rely on them from skin swatches (because we're the same shade) but will only rely on swatches for the ones where I know the lipstick will pull the same undertone as me. For example, I've seen so many WOC with MAC's Flat Out Fabulous but it doesn't look the same on everyone. If it pulls a magenta shade on someone then I know we have the same kind of lip pigmentation! It's such a science haha.
I was gonna mention FOF looking different on everyone! I've seen it look hot pink, magenta, damn near like Heroine even lol... On me she's a deep fuschia with a greyed cast... Many WOC swear by her but for me she's just ok
 

pinkcrush

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@ the bolded, me too. I just think that's what we should do. If the product intrigues me, I may do further research and I guess one just can't depend on even a well-known blog to have all the detail, all of the time. I mean, nobody's perfect, but I want to read something that I could not refute the facts with just a few keystrokes. I sort of want blogs to do that footwork for me. Am I making any sense?
No I definitely feel u but playing is half the fun for me! We also all have different preferences, prime example Many WOC didn't like Champagne Pop because of its lack of peach tones but I loved it... Since no blog addressed the issue I found my own dupe with more pigmentation and posted a comparison swatch to help other WOC. We have to help each other and I feel like Specktra is an excellent forum to do so
 

Shars

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I was gonna mention FOF looking different on everyone! I've seen it look hot pink, magenta, damn near like Heroine even lol... On me she's a deep fuschia with a greyed cast... Many WOC swear by her but for me she's just ok
*gasp* lol. That's probably my favourite lipstick. The retro matte finish has a lot to do with it too. What's your favourite in that shade range? I know everybody raved about Girl About Town but she's the one that I feel is just okay. Again, the formula might have a lot to do with it - I'm not a huge fan of amplified finishes.
 

dgeorge29

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Question ladies....is Fashion Revival close to D for Danger? Ttying to decide. Not like I need another lipstick.....
 

pinkcrush

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*gasp* lol. That's probably my favourite lipstick. The retro matte finish has a lot to do with it too. What's your favourite in that shade range? I know everybody raved about Girl About Town but she's the one that I feel is just okay. Again, the formula might have a lot to do with it - I'm not a huge fan of amplified finishes.
In that MAC range I like Pink Pigeon and Quick Sizzle... I also like Nars Schiap and Sephora Hot Bikini... For summer brights I like All Fired Up, Relentlessly Red, Ablaze and Tropic Tonic... Any views on purples???
 

Shars

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In that MAC range I like Pink Pigeon and Quick Sizzle... I also like Nars Schiap and Sephora Hot Bikini... For summer brights I like All Fired Up, Relentlessly Red, Ablaze and Tropic Tonic... Any views on purples???
Oh those are straight up pinks lol. I love AFU, RR and Pink Pigeon. I still have to pick up Tropic Tonic but I just got Margherita from the GV collection so I don't know if I'll bother! NARS' Schiap is on my "Buy" list, too.
 

pinkcrush

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Oh those are straight up pinks lol. I love AFU, RR and Pink Pigeon. I still have to pick up Tropic Tonic but I just got Margherita from the GV collection so I don't know if I'll bother! NARS' Schiap is on my "Buy" list, too.
Hot Bikini is a purple-pink and gorgeous! I also like Nars Angela and Michiyo but have been too cheap to buy Michiyo lol If u have Margie u can skip TT
 

Shars

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Hot Bikini is a purple-pink and gorgeous! I also like Nars Angela and Michiyo but have been too cheap to buy Michiyo lol If u have Margie u can skip TT
Angela and Michiyo are on my must have list. I'm waiting for the next 20% off sale with hopefully good ebates before I get them. I like the Audacious lippies but man are they expensive! I will most likely skip TT unless I can find it in a CCO sometime.
 

DILLIGAF

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I know someone is going to consider this blasphemous, but I'm putting Violetta and Show Orchid in my B2M bag. I love the colors but I'm no longer fond of the finish. I'd rather use them to get something I really want. There are other companies,even MAC that makes those colors in a finish that I like more. I still haven't properly moved in to my new place but when I do there will be a major makeup purge. There is too much out there I want and I already have so much.
 

Lipstickjunkii

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I know someone is going to consider this blasphemous, but I'm putting Violetta and Show Orchid in my B2M bag. I love the colors but I'm no longer fond of the finish. I'd rather use them to get something I really want. There are other companies and ever MAC that makes those colors in a finish that I like more. I still haven't properly moved in to my new place but when I do there will be a major makeup purge. There is too much out there I want and I already have so much.
Not blasphemous at all. I gifted Violetta to my friend. Sooo any more interesting purples replaced the allure.
 

pinkcrush

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I know someone is going to consider this blasphemous, but I'm putting Violetta and Show Orchid in my B2M bag. I love the colors but I'm no longer fond of the finish. I'd rather use them to get something I really want. There are other companies and ever MAC that makes those colors in a finish that I like more. I still haven't properly moved in to my new place but when I do there will be a major makeup purge. There is too much out there I want and I already have so much.
Chil' I feel u I JUST wore Violetta a few months ago after having it for over a year... It wasn't as bad as I thought, I was trying to be adventurous lol... Show Orchid, eh it's pretty enough but I have a cheap NYC one that never even gets worn so don't feel bad girl
 

Shars

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Chil' I feel u I JUST wore Violetta a few months ago after having it for over a year... It wasn't as bad as I thought, I was trying to be adventurous lol... Show Orchid, eh it's pretty enough but I have a cheap NYC one that never even gets worn so don't feel bad girl
Did you get KVD Bow & Arrow too? I've seen some people say it's a great WOC nude.
 

pinkcrush

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Did you get KVD Bow & Arrow too? I've seen some people say it's a great WOC nude.
No I didn't but it looks soft and pretty. I picked up Damned and Ayesha. I returned Ayesha because I have sooo many similar colors, it was pointless to keep her when I have Ri Ri Boy and rarely use it and haven't even touched MLM...
 

cupcake28

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I can attest to this. Wore it Saturday with Chestnut lip liner to give it depth. Like it a lot.
That's how I wear Lolita and it looks link a pinker version of Stone. It's really pretty too! Now I want Bow & Arrow, lol. I kept adding it and deleting it from my cart.
 

Shars

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That's how I wear Lolita and it looks link a pinker version of Stone. It's really pretty too! Now I want Bow & Arrow, lol. I kept adding it and deleting it from my cart.
Which version of Lolita do you have? I want the dark brown-toned one everyone hates lol.
 

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