Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[aradhana]

Aradhana, thanks for the recommendation. I'll check out those brushes if the sephora brush doesn't work out.

I suspect it will probably work out well! Actually I was thinking of checking it out next time I'm at sephora. I was a little disappointed that in Canada sephora doesnt carry the dual ended foundation brush by hourglass. I was all set to buy it online, and they kicked it out of my basket. I should probably make a list of all the things I need to get when I'm in the states next!

 

[Prettypackages]

Writing this has made me think this should be a purse lipstick, carried around for any emergency lip-fixing time.

Totally agree! I'm sad I didn't get a back up. I might have to make a trip to the CCO.

 

[Medgal07]

Woo hoooo. I wore makeup for the first time in two weeks. I was going crazy not wearing it so I was buying it like there's an
impending shortage! I actually did a Post OP Part II haul and the goods are still rolling in. But for today I took my time and applied my makeup with my left hand-----Awkward! I avoided eyeliner because I value my eyesight. Going forward, my looks will be as simple as possible, especially the eye looks until I regain use of my right hand.


EYES:
UDPP MAC Quite Natural PP to lids as a base
MAC Passionate e/s to transition area (created subtle pop of color from underneath pigment)
MAC Naked Dark Pigment, lid to brow
NARS Rue Bonaparte (Pale Beige) eyeliner to lower waterline

FACE:
Chanel Bronze Universal makeup base to prime
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation, 70 Beige MAC P & P Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate #2 topped w/Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder 08 Dior Amber Diamond Highlighter to high-points


MAC Dark Secret Sheer Mystery Powder to set
MAC Fix + to set
LIPS:
Guerlain Rouge G Rose Grenat 864 (hot pink)

NAILS:
Nada

 

[Yazmin]

Hey Medgal, what do you think about the Dark Secret Mystery Powder? I purchased the one from Making Pretty, but I haven't used it yet and was considering selling it.

 

[Medgal07]

Hey Medgal, what do you think about the Dark Secret Mystery Powder? I purchased the one from Making Pretty, but I haven't used it yet and was considering selling it.

Oh don't sell it---that's the one that I have, and it came w/a refill. That powder over studio sculpt foundation is perfect!
I've hit pan one it & I'm glad I have the refill. Why haven't you used it?

 

[Yazmin]

Hey Medgal, what do you think about the Dark Secret Mystery Powder? I purchased the one from Making Pretty, but I haven't used it yet and was considering selling it.
Oh don't sell it---that's the one that I have, and it came w/a refill. That powder over studio sculpt foundation is perfect!
I've hit pan one it & I'm glad I have the refill. Why haven't you used it?

I'm still working through my MSFN, which is almost gone. I was going to move on to my Careblend next. I bought Dark Secret on a whim when it came out with MP. Since they got so few items, there wasn't a tester so I couldn't see if it would work on me (NC50) if it would turn out ashy.

 

[Medgal07]

I'm still working through my MSFN, which is almost gone. I was going to move on to my Careblend next. I bought Dark Secret on a whim when it came out with MP. Since they got so few items, there wasn't a tester so I couldn't see if it would work on me (NC50) if it would turn out ashy.

Oh I see. So does it work for you over foundation or are you saying the shade is off for you?

 

[Medgal07]

So ladies, we're nearing the end of the month.

What theme/colors would you like to tackle for May ????

 

[Audrey C]

Thank you Meka

NO WAY-----and don't expect me to post any pics wearing makeup that's applied w/my left hand

Oh I bought a lot. If anyone from low-buy is reading this don't hate. In fact, skip this post altogether. I don't want to cause anyone to fall off the wagon.
I never said I was on a low buy. Like Meka, I'm on a YOLO Buy!

Here goes.
PreOp:
Dior DreamSkin
Dior Capture Total
Dior Cleansing Water
Dior Eye Makeup Remover
Dior Trafalgar Lipstick
Dior Effet Gel NP, Mirage
Dior Effet Gel NP, Bonheur
Dior Effet Gel NP, Junon
YSL Bleu Cobalt NP
YSL Bleu Celadon NP
YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush in Fuchsia Desinvolte, Orange Fougueux, Prune Impertinente & Rouge Libertine
Guerlain Terracotta Joli Teint Healthy Glow Fluid Foundation, Fonce
Guerlain Terracotta Joli Teint Healthy Glow Fluid Foundation, Meyon---my best match
Guerlain TerracottaBronzing Powder 07 & 08
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder Brush Guerlain Rose Grenat Rouge G 864 Lipstick Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Canaille 89
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Vivacité 88
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Pink Explosion 64
Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet Foundation,70 Beige


PostOp:
Chanel Le Blush Créme, Cheeky
Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick, Conquise
Chanel IDO, Mirage
Chanel IDO, New Moon
Chanel IDO, Mirifique
Chanel NPs in Mirabella, Tutti Frutti, Sweet Lilac & Pink Tonic
Diorskin Nude Shimmer Powder, Amber
Diorskin Nude Shimmer Powder, Rose
Dior Rose Diamond (gifted by SA)
Dior Vibrant Color Powder Blush, Coral Cruise
Dior Blush Cannage Edition, Sunny Coral
Dior Blush Cannage Edition, Pink Harmony
Dior Fluid Stick, Artifice
Dior Rouge Dior, Deauville
Dior Effet Gel NP, Front Row
Dior Transatlantique Collex NPs in Captain, Sailor & Yacht

Gorgeous haul! I'm seriously considering the Dior Nude Shimmer in Rose and the Joli Teint foundation. I'm not in a rush for either, so I want to give them both a decent test drive first.

EDIT: Just read that the third ingredient in the Joli Teint foundation is alcohol. That would preclude me from buying it; I avoid using alcohol on my face now. I've had a lifetime's worth with Clinique Clarifying lotion for decades! That's a shame; the finish is lovely.

 

[meka72]

[@]Medgal07[/@], I'm not the creative type so I have nothing to suggest. Lol. I really liked my makeup today! I rarely contour but decided to do so since I had a few (rare) extra minutes this morning. This is what I wore: Laura Mercier radiance bronze primer (sample) Mac studio fix NW45 (sample) Nars creamy concealer in ginger to highlight under eye (I wrongly thought that I had biscuit...um yeah) Ben Nye powder in sienna/topaz to set under eye KGD face finishing powder to set rest of face Mac-Rihanna diamonds ccb to highlight cheekbones Mac carbon eyeshadow to line upper lash line MUFE HD cream blush in 515/tangerine to apples of cheeks Sleek contour kit in dark to contour under cheekbones and nose (I think) Nars matte lip pencil in never say never [@]sagehen[/@], I forgot to ask what you've been buying. You know whatever it is, I'm going to need some too. Lol.

 

[sagehen]

Meka, that face sounds fantastic. I am more than a little jealous lol. I managed foundation, brow pencil, eyeliner, mascara and KvD Bachelorett lipstick. No blush, no contour, nothing pretty on the eyes. I have not been buying much lately - I am feeling broken. I picked up several tubes of Glam lipstick, obvi, and finished my collex of KvD liquid lipsticks (except Vampira - I am holding out to find that), and am trying out Sephora's luster matte lip stains in several shades. I am really gearing up for the oil/sweat-fest of summer and playing with foundation and primers to see what lasts the longest and controls oil the best. We have had several hot days lately - like, in the 90's. So, how do you like the MUFE HD Blush in 515? I bought this during the 15% sale and have not tried it yet.

 

[meka72]

[@]sagehen[/@], you will love that blush! For serious! I will probably buy at least one or two more. I should've bought them last week when Mr Rebates had 12% cash back. Booo me. What Is your skin type? I have oily/combo skin and am looking forward to using my MUFE pro-finish foundation and (hopefully) my last little bit of Bare Minerals foundation over rhe summer Have you tried the MUFE pro-finish?

 

[Medgal07]

@sagehen, I forgot to ask what you've been buying. You know whatever it is, I'm going to need some too. Lol.

Well, it's still spring so we can continue with the colors of spring that are significant & flattering to ourselves, and or a color that you see in your garden or
during your daily travels that inspires you.

I have one request that I would love for you ladies to help with. May is Lupus Awareness month, and Saturday, May 10 is Put on Purple Day. I was
diagnosed with Lupus when I was 18 years old and have struggled with varying degrees of the illness since that time. A few weeks ago we were made aware of a 27
year old You Tuber who had lost her battle with Lupus. Last week I was awakened at 3 AM by a friend informing me that his sister had just lost her fight with the
disease. Wearing purple is to merely show support for sufferers and raise awareness about the disease in general So, I hope you will join me in wearing your favorite
purple lippies, eye shadow, etc., makeup looks.

Thank you so much!!!!

 

[sagehen]

[@]sagehen[/@], you will love that blush! For serious! I will probably buy at least one or two more. I should've bought them last week when Mr Rebates had 12% cash back. Booo me. What Is your skin type? I have oily/combo skin and am looking forward to using my MUFE pro-finish foundation and (hopefully) my last little bit of Bare Minerals foundation over rhe summer Have you tried the MUFE pro-finish?

I am VERY oily. I have not tried the MUFE Pro-Finish yet, only because I am working on my last Duo Mat compact, and I love it. Also, I don't have a shade match. I hear that foundation oxidizes so I was not sure which shade I would be, but findation.com has told me to look at shade 174. Which shade do you wear? Sephora continues to carry Duo Mat, so I am going to stick with shade 216 for awhile. My problem with powder foundation is that, for me, the powder needs to be over something more than primer to give me a really smooth finish. I really like powder foundation over a thin layer of face and body foundation, for example, during the fall/winter. I just need an iron workhorse of a liquid for the summer, so I think I am going to go with KvD (I just used up a bottle of Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily skin and I liked that, but I want to see if I can get a better match without having to mix , and maybe a better finish) starting next week (it's already in the 80's/90's here).

 

[Prettypackages]

Sage let me know what you find. I'm a greasball in the Summer too.

Meka, that look sounded perfect. How do you like the Sleek kit, and what is KGD powder, or was that KVD? If so, is it the new powder compact, how was it?
How do you like the Ben Nye powders under the eye? do they crease on you at all?

 

[meka72]

Medgal, I'm definitely in for Put on Purple Day! I might even post a pic. Lol. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

 

[meka72]

Sage, I wear the MUFE pro-finish in 174. It looks too yellow ans too light in the pan but applies exactly my skin color, which is darker and more orange. It dows nor oxidize on me although ive heard that's a complaint for orhers. I've read a recommendation to apply the pro-finish and allow it to adjust for 5 minutes. I love that stuff actually. I was going to try the duo mat but like the versatility of the pro-finish. Maybe 173 would work for you? Have you tried that becca mattifying primer? I thought it was too mattifying but my coworker likes it. She has oily skin too. Have you tried KVD with a beauty blender/RT sponge? I was surprised that that combo worked so well for me last summer. I also think the BB sponge would sheer out the KVD foundation to address any concerns about the shade match. ---------- PrettyPackages, i really like the Sleek contour kit. I think it does a great job of creating shadows on my face and sculpting my features. I love Nars and the Sleek contour kit has kept me from buying the Nars contour kit. I highly recommend it! I use the Koh Gen Do finishing powder to set my makeup. (http://www.sephora.com/face-powder-in-jar-P294015) I bought it from Hautelook for a pretty good price. My coworker always notices when I don't use it. She says that my makeup does/does not look smooth when I do/don't wear that powder. Needless to say, I'm picking up another jar the next time it is available at a discount. Naw, I might pay full price for that stuff. Lol. I'm mad that I was resistant to try the Ben Nye powder. It brightens my undereye in a work appropriate way, which is why I didn't get the banana shade. That said, Ive never really had a problem with my undereye situation creasing and definitely don't have that issue using BN. I got the smallest container when Makeup Mania was having some sort of sale so it wasn't too expensive. The only downside is that container and the way the powder dispenses. It is easy to waste product if you're not careful. Y'all have a good night!

 

[Medgal07]

Gorgeous haul! I'm seriously considering the Dior Nude Shimmer in Rose and the Joli Teint foundation. I'm not in a rush for either, so I want to give them both a decent test drive first.

EDIT: Just read that the third ingredient in the Joli Teint foundation is alcohol. That would preclude me from buying it; I avoid using alcohol on my face now. I've had a lifetime's worth with Clinique Clarifying lotion for decades! That's a shame; the finish is lovely.

Thanks so much Audrey. Give me drugs & a computer and I get into all kinds of trouble

It sucks that you can't use JT because it is sooooo nice. Gives a silken appearance to the skin. Really lovely.

 

[Medgal07]

Medgal, I'm definitely in for Put on Purple Day! I might even post a pic. Lol. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

Thanks Meka--- I appreciate the support! And I'm excited to see a pic of you too!

 

[Medgal07]

Y'all have a good night!

Meka you have been amazing in finding the products that work for your skin type! Good for you!!!
Glad BN is working for you. I agree that it's easy to waste the powder. I taped over a few holes to limit the amount that comes out.