Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[MissTT]

depot or not to depot? What are you all's thoughts? I talking about eyeshadows... I need to organize my stash, and don't use items b/c I can't see them. So I was thinking of depotting all of my eyeshadows. Even the shadows that are in palettes. Except for the Naked Palettes...
I don't know about depotting. have you done it before? If so did you use the shadows more? I'm not a huge fan of single shadows b/c they're pretty much outta sight outta mind for me so it's decent idea.

Quote: Originally Posted by meka72

MsTT, it was my pleasure! Tracking those things down gave me something to do. Lol.

Since participating in this thread, I've slowed down on buying things that I already had a bunch of (foundation). I've also become reacquainted with MUFE pro-finish, which I wore 4 out of 5 days last week. I want to wear it again this week but will probably use KVD lock it foundation just to try the sigma F80/82 brush with a thicker foundation.

I have not, however, slowed down on buying things that I don't have like the Mac EDSF. I'm waiting on Magnetic Appeal but want Superb too.

I'm on a low buy for makeup that has transferred over to natural hair products. Sheesh!

Do you mean you stopped buying makeup, but now buy natural hair products? I sometimes feel like I'm just shifting my obsession to another type of item.
I'm going to try to use make UD Naked and/or MUFE HD work this week. If the MUFE continues to separate on me I need to just throw it away. What am I saving it for?

 

[Prettypackages]

I honestly don't use the depotted shadows as much. BUt I think it is b/c I've gotten much more since then, and I tend to reuse the same things.... Plus I was depotting to try it and return my 6 to mac. So some of them are colors I hardly used anyway. I would love to have my stuff organized in a way that I see everything and use it... Like I'm doing my lipstick storage similiar to CC's, but even with the names displayed, I'd love to be able to see the colors... ya know?
Ok I'm rambling, can you tell I called off today? LOL

 

[BeautyByLele]

depot or not to depot?  What are you all's thoughts?  I talking about eyeshadows... I need to organize my stash, and don't use items b/c I can't see them.  So I was thinking of depotting all of my eyeshadows. Even the shadows that are in palettes.  Except for the Naked Palettes...  

I like to depot my Mac single eyeshadows becux it allows me more room for storage plus I'm able to see the shadows better. That doesn't mean I use them more often.. Lol !!!

 

[Prettypackages]

LOL, thanks Lele!

 

[PixieDancer]

depot or not to depot? What are you all's thoughts? I talking about eyeshadows... I need to organize my stash, and don't use items b/c I can't see them. So I was thinking of depotting all of my eyeshadows. Even the shadows that are in palettes. Except for the Naked Palettes...

I say depot.... I love to pile up those empties for B2M!! Plus it's a lot easier for me to locate a shade I'm looking for since I have my eyeshadows organized by color. When they are singles... digging looking for 1 shade is so hard!
I end up using my stash more when they have been depotted into palettes. HTH

 

[PixieDancer]

I'm not sure if someone answered, but I didn't see it... I was just wondering what the January theme is?

 

[Prettypackages]

The Low-Buy is a 2014 resloution-type thread.... so everyone is setting up a yearly low-buy goal based on their own personal situation. It's been a huge hit and everyone is super awesome at helping anti-enable each other! So it's a different mind-set here on Specktra that's for sure! HeeHee Hope you join us!

I say depot.... I love to pile up those empties for B2M!! Plus it's a lot easier for me to locate a shade I'm looking for since I have my eyeshadows organized by color. When they are singles... digging looking for 1 shade is so hard!
I end up using my stash more when they have been depotted into palettes. HTH

Thank you! I was going to go on a depotting spree last night, and forgot I didn't have magnets. LOL
Also, going through my collex was daunting.. I have too much stuff... LIke I'm really not using this ish... I'll definitely be doing a low buy. Might have to stay off the boards. LOL

 

[aradhana]

Thank you!  I was going to go on a depotting spree last night, and forgot I didn't have magnets. LOL  Also, going through my collex was daunting.. I have too much stuff...  LIke I'm really not using this ish...  I'll definitely be doing a low buy.  Might have to stay off the boards. LOL  

no.....skip the other threads, just come visit us here or in low-buy!

 

[PixieDancer]

EXACTLY what I was going to say! Don't leave!!!

 

[Prettypackages]

EXACTLY what I was going to say! Don't leave!!!

LOL, I meant to say that. I'm definitely checking in here. Just going to ignore everything.

 

[meka72]

Hey PrettyPackages! I thought that I had responded to your question about the KVD foundation. I didn't see it and apologize for the delay. I really like the KVD foundation. It is definitely full coverage, which I need somewhat because of hyperpigmentation (from a pimple here, a pimple there, a pimple every d*mn where). It doesn't feel too thick although the consistency is thicker than many/most other foundations. The only problem I'm having now is that the color match is a little off. I didn't realize that I'd gotten much of a tan over the summer but now notice that I look a paler (no longer an orange tone but more yellow-beige toned). Today, I put some Mac MSF to darken it up. I asked my coworker whether my foundation looked off and she said no, that it looked nice. But I'ont trust homegirl. She'll tell me that I look nice even when I know better. Lol.

HOw do you like the Kat Von D Lockit foudation...  

 

[meka72]

MsTT; that's exactly what I mean. I have an obsessive personality (for things like clothes, shoes, makeup, housewares, cat food, cats (lol), hair care products, food but not illicit substances). So although I'm not spending money on makeup, I'm spending money on something. I bought a bunch of natural hair products although I'm trying to keep it in check and have sworn not to buy anything unless there's a guarantee that angels will descend from heaven and cry tears on my scalp and I will then turn into Lady Lovely Locks within 24 hours of said tears moisturizing said scalp. On to your other question, I hate to throw stuff away too. If you can't salvage it, then isn't it just taking up space that you might need?

I don't know about depotting. have you done it before? If so did you use the shadows more? I'm not a huge fan of single shadows b/c they're pretty much outta sight outta mind for me so it's decent idea. Do you mean you stopped buying makeup, but now buy natural hair products? I sometimes feel like I'm just shifting my obsession to another type of item. I'm going to try to use make UD Naked and/or MUFE HD work this week. If the MUFE continues to separate on me I need to just throw it away. What am I saving it for? 

 

[meka72]

I don't know if there was a decision but I've been out of the loop (researching natural hair care products, lol). I was off the theme for two weeks because although I had to work, I didn't have to work in public like I normally do. I did continue with my commitment to use one foundation for a week though. Today, I wore: Korres anti-aging primer KVD lock-it foundation #68 Mac MSF dark-deep (or some iteration) to darken the foundation if it was too light Bobbi Brown corrector under eyes (dark peach) Nars creamy concealer under eyes (Amande, I think) NArs blush in seduction Milani eye primer Nars Galapagos e/s on lid Nars New York e/s in crease (I think that's the shade) Stila kitten e/s to highlight brow Anastasia liner pencil in black (I do not like eyeliner pencils. I looked like my 4 y/o nephew put that stuff on me) Mac prep&prime for lips (continued fail but I'm going to figure out the secret to making this work for me) Revlon Shameless on lips

I'm not sure if someone answered, but I didn't see it...  I was just wondering what the January theme is?

 

[aradhana]

On to your other question, I hate to throw stuff away too. If you can't salvage it, then isn't it just taking up space that you might need?

i do this too. but i need to cut down someplace or else something bad's gonna happen!

hope you ladies are doing well! what's our new theme?

since i've been back to the office this january, i've been alternating one day makeup, one day none...it started with none, and we've only been three days at work....so actually i only wore makeup one day! but it was a good day!

i wore:
black greasepaint stick to thickly line the upper lashline
red velvet shadestick (metallic pinky red) above and crimson tryst (metallic dirty berry) over that
smudged into the black a little too
lightly lined the lower lashline with feline, and a very tiny amount of crimson tryst
cheeks NARS madly (light golden tan)...
and studded kiss (oxblood red) lipstick
quick and dirty look but i loved it so much i might wear it again tomorrow....

 

[sagehen]

FINALLY, 9 days in, a decent face! FACE: Revlon Colorstay liquid, combo/oily, Caramel/Mahogany MAC Select Cover up under eyes, NW45 MAC Studio Finish Concealer, NC45, for dark spots Clinique Supernatural powder fdn, #7 MAC Embark, lightly applied and blended well, to contour Iman powder blush, Peace EYES: elf eye primer, sheer MAC Sable e/s all over wash elf liquid eyeliner, black Rimmel eye brow pencil, dark brown CG Lash Blast Fusion mascara, very black LIPS (here are my untried items): MAC PL lip pencil, Fashion Boost MAC RM lipstick, Flat Out Fabulous

 

[Prettypackages]

this happens to me almost every summer! in the winter months i'm more neutral than anything, and i tend to go for either my matchmaster 6.0, or nars tinted moisturizer. in the summer i can use the nc44 or 45...

i do this too. but i need to cut down someplace or else something bad's gonna happen!

hope you ladies are doing well! what's our new theme?

since i've been back to the office this january, i've been alternating one day makeup, one day none...it started with none, and we've only been three days at work....so actually i only wore makeup one day! but it was a good day!

i wore:
black greasepaint stick to thickly line the upper lashline
red velvet shadestick (metallic pinky red) above and crimson tryst (metallic dirty berry) over that
smudged into the black a little too
lightly lined the lower lashline with feline, and a very tiny amount of crimson tryst
cheeks NARS madly (light golden tan)...
and studded kiss (oxblood red) lipstick
quick and dirty look but i loved it so much i might wear it again tomorrow....
That look sounds hot!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sagehen

FINALLY, 9 days in, a decent face!

FACE:
Revlon Colorstay liquid, combo/oily, Caramel/Mahogany
MAC Select Cover up under eyes, NW45
MAC Studio Finish Concealer, NC45, for dark spots
Clinique Supernatural powder fdn, #7
MAC Embark, lightly applied and blended well, to contour
Iman powder blush, Peace

EYES:
elf eye primer, sheer
MAC Sable e/s all over wash
elf liquid eyeliner, black
Rimmel eye brow pencil, dark brown
CG Lash Blast Fusion mascara, very black

LIPS (here are my untried items):
MAC PL lip pencil, Fashion Boost
MAC RM lipstick, Flat Out Fabulous

LOl at finally... I have no idea when I am going to start wearing makeup again. It's busy and hectic again at work... so yeah.. maybe if I go out this weekend.

I like this one too!

I don't think I've worn FOF yet.

 

[sagehen]

LOl at finally...   I have no idea when I am going to start wearing makeup again.  It's busy and hectic again at work...   so yeah..  maybe if I go out this weekend.    I like this one too!  I don't think I've worn FOF yet. 

This was my first time, and I picked Fashion Boost lip liner to go with it, but now I am wondering if I would like it better with Heroine or Magenta liner, or even NYX Purple Rain. I am wearing a top that would benefit from the extra purple on the lip. However, a random woman complimented me on the way to lunch today, so I will take it, I guess lol. I need to try Dangerous next.

 

[CartoonChic]

I feel out of it. I wore a look last weekend, but can't remember what I used.

Not sure if I missed anything, but I don't think a theme has been officially stated. I'm doing a Marie Antoinette/Versailles them for my nails this month. Not sure how that will translate to the face. Maybe soft pastels and hints of gold. Anyone want to go with that for our theme?

I've said I wanted to depot my shadows last year and never got around to it. I think I'm still afraid I'm going to mess them up. I may not remember the look I did last week, but I do remember being annoyed searching through my single shadows trying to find a color and being annoyed. I would much prefer to have all of my singles into a single palette. I bought the double sided MAC PRO palette months ago and still only have 3 lonely shadows in it.

 

[CartoonChic]

Quote: Originally Posted by gexton71
Women have long used makeup as a form of decoration, with the use of it documented as far back as ancient times with the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. It is possible that it also had a practical use in these hot climates, to protect the lips and hair from sun damage, and eye makeup was also believed to have the mythical quality of being able to ward off evil spirits.



That's interesting information.

 

[aradhana]

I feel out of it. I wore a look last weekend, but can't remember what I used.  Not sure if I missed anything, but I don't think a theme has been officially stated. I'm doing a Marie Antoinette/Versailles them for my nails this month. Not sure how that will translate to the face. Maybe soft pastels and hints of gold. Anyone want to go with that for our theme? I've said I wanted to depot my shadows last year and never got around to it. I think I'm still afraid I'm going to mess them up. I may not remember the look I did last week, but I do remember being annoyed searching through my single shadows trying to find a color and being annoyed. I would much prefer to have all of my singles into a single palette. I bought the double sided MAC PRO palette months ago and still only have 3 lonely shadows in it.

I find if I don't write down looks right away, I forget. I'd like to get into the habit of writing down my looks in one place...maybe even all linked to the product. I guess blogs and stuff are good that way so you can search by key word... I think the pastels and metallics sounds nice. I have a few pastel shades from sugar sweet I rarely reach for, so it might do me some good! I had gone on a depot frenzy at one point last year, but i've got a bunch of blushes to depot still and at least a whole palette of eye shadows. But I will wait till summer...i'm on a low buy. Till then i'll have to think of better storage solutions!