Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Shars]

I'd be interested in your opinions about the MUR Highlighter. I'm a bit iffy on the MUR products, but the baked highlighters seem lovely. Is Peach Lights really peachy? All swatch pics on the internet confuse me!

You're welcome!

Yes, please! That's one of my favourite shows!! I need to visit the Dr. Who Experience in Cardiff, Wales next time I'm in the UK!

 

[Anneri]

You're welcome!

Yes, please! That's one of my favourite shows!! I need to visit the Dr. Who Experience in Cardiff, Wales next time I'm in the UK!

That's so cool! I'm always happy to find other Whovians! I'd love MAC to do a Dr. Who collection!

I gave hubby a dvd set of the last season for his birthday - among other things (we share the same birthday date) - to tide us over until the next season. So looking forward to that!

 

[Shars]

That's so cool! I'm always happy to find other Whovians! I'd love MAC to do a Dr. Who collection!

I gave hubby a dvd set of the last season for his birthday - among other things (we share the same birthday date) - to tide us over until the next season. So looking forward to that!

Yes!! A MAC Whovian collection would be so awesome with Tardis blue lipstick bullets and mascara tubes like the sonic screwdriver. I may be dreaming too much though lol!

That is so cute that you guys have the same birthdate!! Aww. I'm now catching up on the last season!

 

[Anneri]

Yes!! A MAC Whovian collection would be so awesome with Tardis blue lipstick bullets and mascara tubes like the sonic screwdriver. I may be dreaming too much though lol!

That is so cute that you guys have the same birthdate!! Aww. I'm now catching up on the last season!

You've no idea how many indie nailpolishes I've bought because they've Dr. Who related names! I want a lipstick called Hello Sweetie (doesn't have to be hallucinogetic like River's, though).

It's very convenient to share a birthday!

Usually we go away for a mini vacation - that's my fave way to spent a birthday. And we definitely have to go to Cardiff too some day, especially as we started to watch Dr. Who only because of Torchwood!

 

[Shars]

You've no idea how many indie nailpolishes I've bought because they've Dr. Who related names! I want a lipstick called Hello Sweetie (doesn't have to be hallucinogetic like River's, though).

It's very convenient to share a birthday!

Usually we go away for a mini vacation - that's my fave way to spent a birthday. And we definitely have to go to Cardiff too some day, especially as we started to watch Dr. Who only because of Torchwood!

I love Torchwood too! I can't remember if I watched Dr. Who first or if I watched Torchwood first lol.

 

[awickedshape]

I love Torchwood too! I can't remember if I watched Dr. Who first or if I watched Torchwood first lol.

That Jack Harkness lol

 

[starletta8]

I'd be interested in your opinions about the MUR Highlighter. I'm a bit iffy on the MUR products, but the baked highlighters seem lovely. Is Peach Lights really peachy? All swatch pics on the internet confuse me!

Thanks! I had to go back to work today so it was time to suck it up.

I love the MUR products that I've been playing with. Peach Lights pulls pink on me, but my strong undertones do that with most items. It's got a lovely iridescence to it, and is quite subtle.

 

[Shars]

That Jack Harkness lol

 

[awickedshape]

:cheer:

;-)

 

[starletta8]

Don't mind me breaking up the conversation to post a look...

I went for the sky and sun and clouds and flowers.


Eyes: (Sunshine Illumination & puffy white clouds)
Eyeshadows: Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow #02 Trench (to browbone), MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow- Lorelei (crease), NARS x Christopher Kane Parallel Universe Duo (left shade)- lids (gleam of the sun), Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow #01 Pearl White (inner highlight- white puffy clouds)
Eyeliners: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof 88 Noir Intense (upper tightline), Urban Decay Perversion (upper lashline), Chanel Le Crayon Kohl Clair (lower tightline), Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof 916 Perle de Lune (lower lashine)
MAC False Lashes Extreme Black Mascara

Face: (More gleaming sun)
Blush: Makeup Revolution Bronzer Palette #1
Highlighter: Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Highlighter- Peach Lights

Lips: (wildflowers)
Lipliner: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat- Pink Venus
Lipstick: Givenchy Le Rouge 202 Rose Dressing


Fragrance:
Combo of Elizabeth & James White & Black (peony and sandalwood)

Mani/Pedi:
Mani: Nails Inc Gel Effect Covent Garden Place (wildflowers)
Pedi: Nails Inc Gel Effect Regents Place (blue sky), accent with L'Oreal 733 Garden Bouquet on big toe (wildflowers)

Outfit:
Skirt: bright yellow skirt (sun or sunflowers)

Base:
Primers: Guerlain Meteorites Primer, NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Concealers: NARS Concealer & NARS Creamy Concealer
Foundation: Givenchy Photo Perfection Foundation
Powder: MAC Studio Fix Powder
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzer #00 Nude
Brows: Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro #04 Ambre

Carry on with the conversations I interrupted.

 

[Prettypackages]

I was so lazy today but I'm obsessed with my lips today. I had to run errands so I did the old default neutral eye look, BUT I satisfied my goal to use a new product.
I did that by constructing my eye look with my new Chanel Les 5 Ombres Entrelacs Palette. My lips were the star of the show, inspired by the gorgeous orange coral
flowers in Katred's meadow pics. I wore Guerlain Geneva lipstick---orange coral topped with Dior Addict Fluid-stick Pandore (Bright Coral)754. It was bright love!!!!
I'm obsessed---at least for today!!!

ohhh I kinda want this combo now.

I've been sick (flu then bronchitis) so I had a couple of looks thrown in there, but my ideas for metals did NOT work out very well. I shouldn't hve been trying to go out. I thought I was dealing with a sinus infection coming, not what I ended up with. LOL
I have to go back to work tomorrow. I'll see what I can come up with. These themes are definitely going to make me stretch the imagination...


Anneri, I love the new glasses.

 

[Medgal07]

How do you like the miracle cushion? What is the finish?

thanks for recommending sun power. Loved it, now I hope I don't break out. Your camper is a trip. LOL
ohhh I kinda want this combo now.

I've been sick (flu then bronchitis) so I had a couple of looks thrown in there, but my ideas for metals did NOT work out very well. I shouldn't hve been trying to go out. I thought I was dealing with a sinus infection coming, not what I ended up with. LOL
I have to go back to work tomorrow. I'll see what I can come up with. These themes are definitely going to make me stretch the imagination...


Anneri, I love the new glasses.

I think it would look pretty on you! It's very summery! I'm glad you're starting to feel better!!!

 

[Icecaramellatte]

How do you like the miracle cushion? What is the finish?

I really like it. I was making it my summer foundation until I picked up the Tom Ford. When I got the Lancome, I was thinking maybe I didn't have to replenish my Maestro foundation as it is almost gone and I mostly like the Maestro for summer use. Why do so many makeup companies launch foundations in the summer when you are bound to be darker?

Anyway, it is a sheer to medium coverage. It looks dewy at first but then takes on a satin finish.

 

[Icecaramellatte]

Stayed in yesterday and didn't feel like making up. I went out to run a few errands today so. . . I did mostly purple look - so purple flowers. I didn't really use any other country meadow shades. I guess the pink lips count and the glittery shadows could represent the glistening sun.

Face
Oh I forgot bronzer again !! Ugh!
Tatcha spray
Tom Ford peach glow primer
Tom Ford powder foundation in Warm Almond
Sephora gel concealer in toffee and creme caramel

Brows
Anastasia brow wiz in brunette

Eyes
Fergie eyeshadow primer
Nars Parallel Universe eyeshadow duo -shimmering purple on lies and lighter color in inner corner and as brow highlight
Nars Demon Lover eyeshadow duo -matte dark purple shade in crease and outer corners
Mac Uninterrupted as transition shade
Tom Ford eyeliner pen duo on upper lash line
Chanel Orchidee eyeliner on waterline and lower lash line (purple)

Cheeks
Nars Blame It On Nars Cheek palette New Attitude blush
Tom Ford Illuminating Duo top color to highlight cheek area

Lips
Nars Hot Voodoo lipstick (pinky coppery color)
Nars Meszmer lip gloss (pink)


First time using Nars Parallel Universe Duo and Cheek palette. I don't know why I took so long to use the Parallel Universe. There are so many colors reflected in this. More than I realized. Love it! I think adding the Demon Lover to the crease made it more smoky than I meant but it still came out nice.

 

[starletta8]

I have a lot of mixed emotions about posting these, but at this point.... why not.

Friday-going for a floral feel:

Eyes:
Eyeshadow: MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow- Lorelei (crease), MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow- Grand Galaxy (lid), Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow- #02 Trench (to browbone)
Eyeliners: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof- Noir Absolute, Urban Decay Perversion
Mascara: MAC False Lashes Extreme Black
Brows- Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro- #04 Ambre

Cheeks/Face:
Blush: Makeup Revolution Bronzed Palette- Upper left
Highlighter: Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Highlighter- Peach Lights
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons #00 Nude
Finishing: Guerlain Meteorites Perles du Paradis

Lips:
Lipliner: Shiseido Smoothing Lip Pencil PK304
Lipstick: Hourglass Femme Rouge Lipstick- Ballet
Lipgloss: Hourglass Extreme Sheen Lipgloss- Ballet

Base:
Primers: Shiseido Primer, NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Primer (eyes)
Concealers: NARS Concealer & NARS Creamy Concealer
Foundation: Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation
Powder: MAC Studio Fix


I learned that the MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow and NARS primer are a heinous combo.

Today (Saturday) I went for the earthy side of country meadow.

Eyes:
Eyeshadow: Giorgio Armani Organica Palette (crease/lids), Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow- #02 Trench (to browbone)
Eyeliners: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof- Noir Absolute, Urban Decay Perversion
Mascara: MAC False Lashes Extreme Black
Brows- Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro- #04 Ambre

Cheeks/Face:
Blush: Makeup Revolution Bronzed Palette- Upper left
Highlighter: MAC Mineralized Skinflash- Soft and Gentle
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons #00 Nude

Lips:
Lipliner: Lancome Le Lipstick- Clair
Lipstick: MAC Amplified Lipstick- Heaux (dangit, I like it but I hate the drama about it)

Base:
Primers: Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, Smashbox 24 Hour Eyeshadow Primer
Concealers: NARS Concealer & NARS Creamy Concealer
Foundation: One of the Laura Mercier newer formulas (SA didn't label and I can't recall if I grabbed oil free or not) - Rose Ashes
Powder: MAC Studio Fix

 

[Prettypackages]

What happened with the Nars primer and ED shadow?

 

[katred]

I have a lot of mixed emotions about posting these, but at this point.... why not.

Friday-going for a floral feel:

Eyes:
Eyeshadow: MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow- Lorelei (crease), MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow- Grand Galaxy (lid), Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow- #02 Trench (to browbone)
Eyeliners: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof- Noir Absolute, Urban Decay Perversion
Mascara: MAC False Lashes Extreme Black
Brows- Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro- #04 Ambre

Cheeks/Face:
Blush: Makeup Revolution Bronzed Palette- Upper left
Highlighter: Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Highlighter- Peach Lights
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons #00 Nude
Finishing: Guerlain Meteorites Perles du Paradis

Lips:
Lipliner: Shiseido Smoothing Lip Pencil PK304
Lipstick: Hourglass Femme Rouge Lipstick- Ballet
Lipgloss: Hourglass Extreme Sheen Lipgloss- Ballet

Base:
Primers: Shiseido Primer, NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Primer (eyes)
Concealers: NARS Concealer & NARS Creamy Concealer
Foundation: Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation
Powder: MAC Studio Fix


I learned that the MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow and NARS primer are a heinous combo.

Today (Saturday) I went for the earthy side of country meadow.

Eyes:
Eyeshadow: Giorgio Armani Organica Palette (crease/lids), Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow- #02 Trench (to browbone)
Eyeliners: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof- Noir Absolute, Urban Decay Perversion
Mascara: MAC False Lashes Extreme Black
Brows- Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro- #04 Ambre

Cheeks/Face:
Blush: Makeup Revolution Bronzed Palette- Upper left
Highlighter: MAC Mineralized Skinflash- Soft and Gentle
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons #00 Nude

Lips:
Lipliner: Lancome Le Lipstick- Clair
Lipstick: MAC Amplified Lipstick- Heaux (dangit, I like it but I hate the drama about it)

Base:
Primers: Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, Smashbox 24 Hour Eyeshadow Primer
Concealers: NARS Concealer & NARS Creamy Concealer
Foundation: One of the Laura Mercier newer formulas (SA didn't label and I can't recall if I grabbed oil free or not) - Rose Ashes
Powder: MAC Studio Fix

Why would you feel odd about posting these? They sound amazing! as there drama surrounding Heaux? I somehow missed that entirely.

I have to say that I've been having some fun with this theme. I've bene trying to choose one or two photos each day and using the colours. Of course, with the painters and the chaos, I've been a couple of days makeup-less, but the looks I've tried have been either pleasing or instructive. Here's a quick rundown...

Constant across all days:
Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation "Mont Blanc"
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer "Vanilla"
Mac Paint Pot "Painterly" (as a shadow base)
Essie "Sew Psyched" (deep sage green) + OPI "My Gecko Does Tricks" (shimmery lime green) on nails

Tuesday

Eyes:
RBR e/s "Lilac Reef Currasow"
RBR e/s "Trumpeter Koel"
Inglot e/s "351"
Tarina Tarantino e/l "Cute Robot"
Dior New Look Mascara

Cheeks/ Face:
Clinique Pansy Pop blush

Lips:
Guerlain Rouge Automatique l/s "Cherry Blossom"

There were MASSIVE amounts of dust in the place that day and so my eyes were in rough shape. Probably should've just avoided makeup. However, bunched-up eyes aside, this looked pretty good for the first part of the day. By the end of the day my eyes and nose were irritated and red, which was less than pretty.

Wednesday

Eyes:
Nars e/s duo "Paramaribo"
Mac e/s "Manila Paper"
Tarina Tarantino e/l "Sparkling Ammunition"
Dior New Look Mascara

Cheeks:
Mac Blush Ombre "Ripe Peach"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light"

Lips:
Dior Lip & Cheek Glow
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine "Bohème"

Thursday

Eyes:
Mac e/s "Bright Sunshine"
RBR e/s "Whispering Ibis"
Armani Eyes to Kill e/s "Gold Hercule"
RBR e/s "Papyrus Canary"
Urban Decay 24/7 e/l "Invasion"
Dior New Look Mascara

Cheeks:
RBR liquid bronzer "As If It Were Summer Still"
Nars blush "Torrid"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Luminous Light"

Lips:
RBR Succulence of Dew l/s "Relish of Heaven"

The combination of blush/ bronzer/ highlighter was my favourite thing I've come up with in quite a while. Looked really nice. Unfortunately, everything fades really quickly on my cheeks...

Saturday

Eyes:
Nars e/s trio "High Society"
RBR e/s "Papyrus Canary"
RBR e/s "Unforgettable Oriole"
Urban Decay 24/7 e/l "Zero"
Dior New Look Mascara

Cheeks:
RBR blush "Gracilis"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Luminous Light"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light"

Lips:
Mac lustre l/s "Radicchio"

This one looked great at first, but not as nice as it faded. I really need to use a proper finishing powder and/ or spray to set everything in place, particularly on days when I'm out in the sun.

I'm definitely going to do one more tomorrow, because I have a couple of photos I can use for inspiration. Already looking forward to the tropics!

 

[starletta8]

What happened with the Nars primer and ED shadow?

Faded super quickly. I packed on the ED shadow really well, and it was just... gone in a few hours. I'm used to working with the formula almost all the time (I use ED Lorelei in my crease with most neutral looks and haven't had problems), but the Grand Galaxy was a dud with NARS. I don't remember my other ED shadow doing that, so I'll have to try pairing GG with Smashbox next time. For science and all... since I need pretty purples to work.

 

[starletta8]

Saturday


Cheeks:
RBR blush "Gracilis"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Luminous Light"
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light"

OK, stupid question from me... but how do you use 2 Ambient Lighting powders in combination?

 

[awickedshape]

Why would you feel odd about posting these? They sound amazing! as there drama surrounding Heaux? I somehow missed that entirely. I have to say that I've been having some fun with this theme. I've bene trying to choose one or two photos each day and using the colours. Of course, with the painters and the chaos, I've been a couple of days makeup-less, but the looks I've tried have been either pleasing or instructive. Here's a quick rundown... Constant across all days: Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation "Mont Blanc" Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer "Vanilla" Mac Paint Pot "Painterly" (as a shadow base) Essie "Sew Psyched" (deep sage green) + OPI "My Gecko Does Tricks" (shimmery lime green) on nails Tuesday Eyes: RBR e/s "Lilac Reef Currasow" RBR e/s "Trumpeter Koel" Inglot e/s "351" Tarina Tarantino e/l "Cute Robot" Dior New Look Mascara Cheeks/ Face: Clinique Pansy Pop blush Lips: Guerlain Rouge Automatique l/s "Cherry Blossom" There were MASSIVE amounts of dust in the place that day and so my eyes were in rough shape. Probably should've just avoided makeup. However, bunched-up eyes aside, this looked pretty good for the first part of the day. By the end of the day my eyes and nose were irritated and red, which was less than pretty. Wednesday Eyes: Nars e/s duo "Paramaribo" Mac e/s "Manila Paper" Tarina Tarantino e/l "Sparkling Ammunition" Dior New Look Mascara Cheeks: Mac Blush Ombre "Ripe Peach" Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light" Lips: Dior Lip & Cheek Glow Chanel Rouge Coco Shine "Bohème" Thursday Eyes: Mac e/s "Bright Sunshine" RBR e/s "Whispering Ibis" Armani Eyes to Kill e/s "Gold Hercule" RBR e/s "Papyrus Canary" Urban Decay 24/7 e/l "Invasion" Dior New Look Mascara Cheeks: RBR liquid bronzer "As If It Were Summer Still" Nars blush "Torrid" Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Luminous Light" Lips: RBR Succulence of Dew l/s "Relish of Heaven" The combination of blush/ bronzer/ highlighter was my favourite thing I've come up with in quite a while. Looked really nice. Unfortunately, everything fades really quickly on my cheeks... Saturday Eyes: Nars e/s trio "High Society" RBR e/s "Papyrus Canary" RBR e/s "Unforgettable Oriole" Urban Decay 24/7 e/l "Zero" Dior New Look Mascara Cheeks: RBR blush "Gracilis" Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Luminous Light" Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder "Diffused Light" Lips: Mac lustre l/s "Radicchio" This one looked great at first, but not as nice as it faded. I really need to use a proper finishing powder and/ or spray to set everything in place, particularly on days when I'm out in the sun. I'm definitely going to do one more tomorrow, because I have a couple of photos I can use for inspiration. Already looking forward to the tropics!

Ripe Peach and Boheme must have looked lovely together. Do you have a lot of Rouge Bunny Rouge products?