Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[meka72]

I bought Home Health (that's the brand) castor oil from Whole Foods. I bought the silk amino acid from Lotioncrafter (http://www.lotioncrafter.com/silk-amino-acids.html). FYI, you can also add it to your hair conditioner. I bought the hydrolyzed keratin from Garden of Wisdom (http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/4040320/9044607.html). The original "recipe" did not call for this though. I add it because my lashes were Thinning out. If you add it, be careful because too much protein can be bad thing. Definitely follow the vendor's recommendation re the proportion. You can also add it to your hair conditioner.

Oh, I meant to ask you since you first posted about your lash potion - where do you get the ingredients? Amazon? Etsy?

 

[Medgal07]

Hope you're feeling better Meka!
How do you find the Tarte mascara? I've hear raging reviews by some youtubers about it!


I'm so happy that somebody likes the pearlfusion palettes apart from me! Sometimes I've the feeling that I'm the only one in Specktra-land! I've gotten the Smokeluxe last year and love it.
I've been bad last week - nearly no makeup at all!

(I even purged my stash a bit.

)

I've used the palette two days this week too.

I'm loving it but also think I'm being lazy. I have way too many e/s palettes to use any one more than two days

I like giving my skin a break from makeup too Anneri....like today, but I think I'll put some on shortly---I find that I touch my face way to much when I'm not wearing makeup.

 

[Medgal07]

@Anneri, I love the Tarte mascara! My lashes have grown since using my castor oil-protein mix but that mascara makes me look like Bambi! Okay, maybe I'm over exaggerating a little bit but you get my point. Lol.

You're a riot Meka!

 

[Medgal07]

I used my MU today! I did a somewhat creative look with it!

So of course I had to come in and post about it.

I used a cream eyeshadowpencil in a very similar colour to Calla's fave Bad to the Bronze, shaded the outer v with MAC's Espresso, highlighted te inner corner and under the browbone with Orb and lined the upper lashline with Lord it up. Then I used MAC Green Room on the lower lashline - that even matched my sweater! (Yup, it's sweater weather and I've got a cold. Boo.) Used also The Perfect Cheek and found it a bit dull. My foundation was my usual combo of Mac's CC cream in Adjust and Mineralize Loose. Tried a new Kiko Mascara - not convinced... Also used Mac's Hush Hush Rose l/g because I'm on a spree to use up my glosses! Wasn't the best match for the look, but as I didn't leave the appartment today it was fine.

Love the look Anneri...I've been obsessed with bronze and gold and brown lately. I find The Perfect Cheek blush perfect for when I want my eyes to be the focal point ---like with a smokey eye look and me cheeks need to sit quietly in the background. I use either TPC or Chanel Accent blush. which is equally dull, for the same purpose.

 

[Jaymuhlee]

Hey ladies! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I've just been doing simple looks that generally involve a single eyeshadow or, embarrassingly enough, primer-only. I decided to play with some new and old goodies over the weekend though.



I've never listed out more than my lip/cheek colors but here goes!

Bad to the Bronze Color Tattoo as a base, Iced Latte Infallible on the lid, unknown Lancôme rust e/s in the crease (from a GWP quad that's a million years old), Lancôme bronze e/s to deepen the crease (from the same quad) and on outer lower lash line, Rule to diffuse crease and lower lash line, Becca Opal highlighter on the brow bone, tear duct, inner lower lash line, as well as nose/cheek bones, YSL K&B in 11 Prune Impertinente on my lips and cheeks, Refined Golden bronzer, and a Bobbi Brown Blonde as contour. Phew!

 

[Medgal07]

Hey ladies! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I've just been doing simple looks that generally involve a single eyeshadow or, embarrassingly enough, primer-only. I decided to play with some new and old goodies over the weekend though.



I've never listed out more than my lip/cheek colors but here goes!

Bad to the Bronze Color Tattoo as a base, Iced Latte Infallible on the lid, unknown Lancôme rust e/s in the crease (from a GWP quad that's a million years old), Lancôme bronze e/s to deepen the crease (from the same quad) and on outer lower lash line, Rule to diffuse crease and lower lash line, Becca Opal highlighter on the brow bone, tear duct, inner lower lash line, as well as nose/cheek bones, YSL K&B in 11 Prune Impertinente on my lips and cheeks, Refined Golden bronzer, and a Bobbi Brown Blonde as contour. Phew!

Jaymuhlee! Welcome home!!! You look as stunningly beautiful as ever!!! This is the third time that I've heard Bad to the Bronze Color Tattoo and it sounds like heaven! I think it's funny that we're all going for similar shades right now. I love the way you incorporated Rule e/s into the look. Becca Opal looks awesome on you. I love your heart necklace---very sweet. I collect all things heart-shaped.

I have Opal too and think I like it better then Becca Rose Gold. I had a moment of weakness (yet another) the other day and ordered Becca Champagne Gold because I'm just a great big sucker for highlighters.


So good too see you Jay!!!!!

 

[meka72]

  [COLOR=0000FF] Oh my pleasure!  I love the look and wear it at least once a week.  I hope you like it!!![/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   You're very brave Meka!  Are you still getting good results and did the keratin strengthen your lashes as you had hoped it would?[/COLOR]

I don't know how I missed your post Medgal. I did not, in fact, try the smokey eye with the YSL palette. I laid around the house for much of the weekend. I'm going to try it next weekend though! I was losing lashes like crazy! I've definitely noticed less shedding and stronger lashes. Even my moma noticed!

 

[meka72]

You look so pretty! I need to try my unused YSL k&b if my cheeks will look like yours. I think I'll add that to next week's makeup. Because I'm working on my eyeshadow application, I find that I've been focusing on everyone's eyes. I want my eyeshadow to look Ike yours! Do you have a lot of eye space? I do and have difficulty getting the proportions right (how much of the crease color shows in comparison to transition color). Plus I need better lighting. Lol.

Hey ladies! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I've just been doing simple looks that generally involve a single eyeshadow or, embarrassingly enough, primer-only. I decided to play with some new and old goodies over the weekend though. I've never listed out more than my lip/cheek colors but here goes!  Bad to the Bronze Color Tattoo as a base, Iced Latte Infallible on the lid, unknown Lancôme rust e/s in the crease (from a GWP quad that's a million years old), Lancôme bronze e/s to deepen the crease (from the same quad) and on outer lower lash line, Rule to diffuse crease and lower lash line, Becca Opal highlighter on the brow bone, tear duct, inner lower lash line, as well as nose/cheek bones, YSL K&B in 11 Prune Impertinente on my lips and cheeks, Refined Golden bronzer, and a Bobbi Brown Blonde as contour. Phew! 

 

[Medgal07]

I was losing lashes like crazy! I've definitely noticed less shedding and stronger lashes. Even my moma noticed!

I'd love to know what you think of the look once you try it Meka.
How strange that you just started shedding lashes like that. You certainly came up with what sounds like a winning formula!!!

 

[aradhana]

hi guys!

just checking in. haven't been too adventurous lately in the makeup department. and i have another horrible cold. and...i found out last week that i'm losing my job...my office is running out of work so they are letting a few of us go. i'm hoping september is going to be a little bit better!

meka your lash potion sounds very effective, and bambi lashes is definitely a great selling point!

 

[meka72]

hi guys! just checking in. haven't been too adventurous lately in the makeup department. and i have another horrible cold. and...i found out last week that i'm losing my job...my office is running out of work so they are letting a few of us go. i'm hoping september is going to be a little bit better! meka your lash potion sounds very effective, and bambi lashes is definitely a great selling point!

I'm sorry to hear about your job. I hope that something better comes your way very soon. Gladi read this. I need to get up and put the Bambi potion on. Lol.

 

[meka72]

I got a sample of the new Dior foundation yesterday and am excited to use it this week. This is what else I'll be wearing: Face primer: Stila illuminating/bronzing primer Eye primer: Milani eye primer Foundation: Dior Star foundation in #60 Concealer: Nars creamy concealer in Amande (undereye) and Cafe (hyperpigmentation) Blush: Mac Pleasure Model Setting powder: Ben Nye in Topaz (undereye) and Surratt loose powder in éclatant (rest of face) Highlight: Mac Magnetic Appeal EDSF Eyeshadow: Mac electric cool eyeshadows in coil (lid) and Superwatt (inner corner) and Mac Hidden Motive (crease) Mascara: Armani Eyes to Kill Lips: TBD but it will be red I hope everyone has a good week!

 

[sagehen]

@aradhana: I'm sorry about your job - hopefully things will turn around soon. @meka: ***whispering*** don't be telling everyone about our secret love, Ben Nye Topaz powder. There won't be enough for us when it catches on like Banana lol.

 

[meka72]

@aradhana: I'm sorry about your job - hopefully things will turn around soon. @meka: ***whispering*** don't be telling everyone about our secret love, Ben Nye Topaz powder. There won't be enough for us when it catches on like Banana lol.

My fault. Lol.

 

[Medgal07]

hi guys!

just checking in. haven't been too adventurous lately in the makeup department. and i have another horrible cold. and...i found out last week that i'm losing my job...my office is running out of work so they are letting a few of us go. i'm hoping september is going to be a little bit better!

meka your lash potion sounds very effective, and bambi lashes is definitely a great selling point!

Hi there Aradhana. Sorry you're sick and again and hugely sorry to hear about your job loss. Sending
good thoughts & vibes your way and hoping September brings better health and a good job for you!

 

[Medgal07]

@meka: ***whispering*** don't be telling everyone about our secret love, Ben Nye Topaz powder. There won't be enough for us when it catches on like Banana lol.

Too late Sage---I heard that and made note of it!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

Well, I graduated from PT on Monday---one session earlier than expected. I am so thrilled because this has occupied my entire summer. I'm still doing some
exercises at home to maintain my upper body & shoulder strength but I'm thrilled that I don't have to leave the house to do it. Having 100 % range of motion
is pretty sweet too!

I've been wearing mostly neutral eyes and/or smokey eyes and bright/nude lips. I was in a bright mood today so I'm wearing Guerlain's lipstick in Geneva (orange-
coral).

 

[aradhana]

Well, I graduated from PT on Monday---one session earlier than expected. I am so thrilled because this has occupied my entire summer. I'm still doing some
exercises at home to maintain my upper body & shoulder strength but I'm thrilled that I don't have to leave the house to do it. Having 100 % range of motion
is pretty sweet too!

I've been wearing mostly neutral eyes and/or smokey eyes and bright/nude lips. I was in a bright mood today so I'm wearing Guerlain's lipstick in Geneva (orange-
coral).

woo hoo! that's excellent news!

this is off topic, but are you guys aware that illlamasqua is leaving north america? they are pulling all their counters, so the products will only be available to us online...if you were interested in swatching before you buy, it's a good idea to do the swatching before they're gone!! i passed by a counter yesterday and was pretty dismayed because it feels like they just arrived!!!

 

[sagehen]

    [COLOR=0000FF]Sounds really nice Meka.  There are so many new foundations out right now and I haven't tried any of them[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]    because I have too many as it is.  I'm trying to use them because I really want to try a [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]few, but I'm sticking to my[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]    guns, for once!!![/COLOR]    :lmao: [COLOR=0000FF]Too late Sage---I heard that and made note of it!!!![/COLOR] :haha:  

STRIKE IT FROM YOUR MIND!!! :bangin:

 

[Dolly Snow]

Well, I graduated from PT on Monday---one session earlier than expected. I am so thrilled because this has occupied my entire summer. I'm still doing some
exercises at home to maintain my upper body & shoulder strength but I'm thrilled that I don't have to leave the house to do it. Having 100 % range of motion
is pretty sweet too!

I've been wearing mostly neutral eyes and/or smokey eyes and bright/nude lips. I was in a bright mood today so I'm wearing Guerlain's lipstick in Geneva (orange-
coral).

I am so happy for you meddy!