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[glammy girl]

Hey guys! Got a little haul from Mac this weekend. Picked up the Pro Longwear Foundation. I've been wanting a new foundation and chose this over Studio Sculpt because I wanted a more mattifying foundation for the t zone and a more matte look overall, of course long wear would be great too. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet but I wanted thoughts on what your experience has been if you own it? I also got the 212 brush mainly for packing color on the lower lashline tightly as close to the waterline but I want to also use it for filling in my brows. Does anyone use it for brows? Is it better than an angled brush? I also picked up 4 eyeshadows. I don't buy Mac eyeshadows in a hurry because it is crazy expensive here :shock: and for the money I would rather choose Inglot but I treated myself lol. I got Samoa Silk, Texture, Swiss Chocolate and Brun.

 

[sagehen]

Quote:Originally Posted by glammy girl

Hey guys!

Got a little haul from Mac this weekend. Picked up the Pro Longwear Foundation. I've been wanting a new foundation and chose this over Studio Sculpt because I wanted a more mattifying foundation for the t zone and a more matte look overall, of course long wear would be great too. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet but I wanted thoughts on what your experience has been if you own it?
I also got the 212 brush mainly for packing color on the lower lashline tightly as close to the waterline but I want to also use it for filling in my brows. Does anyone use it for brows? Is it better than an angled brush? I also picked up 4 eyeshadows. I don't buy Mac eyeshadows in a hurry because it is crazy expensive here

and for the money I would rather choose Inglot but I treated myself lol. I got Samoa Silk, Texture, Swiss Chocolate and Brun.


My mother uses a flat brush for her eyeliner, but I just can't figure it out. She hasn't mentioned it for filling brows. I will ask her. ETA: she only uses the brush for liner - sorry glammy!

 

[sagehen]

Today's face: Face: Smashbox primer, Revlon Colorstay liquid in Mahogany/Caramel, It Cosmetics By Bye Undereye concealer in Deep, silica powder, CG Queen bronzer in Ebony Bronze for slight contour Eyes: CG Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe, NYX Nude on Nude palette (mid-tone shimmery taupe on lids, matte dark brown in crease, lightest shimmery taupe to highlight browbone), MAC Embark to fill in brows, e.l.f. liquid liner on top lid only, Maybelline One on One wp mascara in Blackest Black (hate this - the regular version is good but the wp version is clump city and still no volume - wth? and hard as hell to remove) Lips: Rimmel Show Off (Apocalips in some countries) liquid lipstick in Stellar. Love it.

 

[Medgal07]

I also got the 212 brush mainly for packing color on the lower lashline tightly as close to the waterline but I want to also use it for filling in my brows. Does anyone use it for brows? Is it better than an angled brush? I also picked up 4 eyeshadows. I don't buy Mac eyeshadows in a hurry because it is crazy expensive here

and for the money I would rather choose Inglot but I treated myself lol. I got Samoa Silk, Texture, Swiss Chocolate and Brun.

Hi there Glammy!!! Great haul!!! I have MAC Pro Longwear Foundation but I haven't used it in quite some time---not because I don't like it but because I've been trying & wearing other foundations for the summer. It provides great coverage but it's just a bit heavy for our hot days right now. I have the 212 brush and pretty much use it as you described and also to apply shadow to the outer vee or diagonally for a particular smokey eye that I like. I love your MAC eyeshadow choices. I've attached a link to a tutorial for a neutral eye look using some of those shadows. Thought you might enjoy it.
http://makeupbytiffanyd.blogspot.com

 

[Medgal07]

Today's face: Face: Smashbox primer, Revlon Colorstay liquid in Mahogany/Caramel, It Cosmetics By Bye Undereye concealer in Deep, silica powder, CG Queen bronzer in Ebony Bronze for slight contour Eyes: CG Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe, NYX Nude on Nude palette (mid-tone shimmery taupe on lids, matte dark brown in crease, lightest shimmery taupe to highlight browbone), MAC Embark to fill in brows, e.l.f. liquid liner on top lid only, Maybelline One on One wp mascara in Blackest Black (hate this - the regular version is good but the wp version is clump city and still no volume - wth? and hard as hell to remove) Lips: Rimmel Show Off (Apocalips in some countries) liquid lipstick in Stellar. Love it.

Sounds like a great neutral look Sage. What color is the lipstick---I'm not familiar with it???

 

[sagehen]

Quote:Originally Posted by Medgal07

     Sounds like a great neutral look Sage.  What color is the lipstick---I'm not familiar with it???



It is a bright reddish- pink, leaning toward coral.

 

[Medgal07]

I'm still into the neutral eyes with bright lips. I think I need to wear some bright colors on my eyes soon.

EYES: UDPP
MAC Power Chrome Eye Pencil, Life's Luxury(Deep Bronze Brown) to lids
Chanel Eyeshadow Quad, Prelude:
Beige Taupe e/s to lids
Blackened Brown-purple e/s to crease
Taupe w/Micro Shimmer e/s above crease
Golden Ivory e/s to highlight brow
Blackened Brown-purple e/s to lower lash line
NARS Eyeliner, Rue Bonaparte to lower waterline

FACE:
La Bella Donna Co Exist Creme as primer
Chanel Creme blush, Fantastic (Burgundy), applied before my foundation (looks more pink than plum)
Chanel Perfection Lumière foundation in Beige Ambre 64

MAC P & P, Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana
Chanel Highlighting Blush, Delice to high points
Chanel Les Beige Powder # 30 to set makeup (this is new as of today and I LOVE it!!)
Naturopathica Lavender & Honey balancing mist to set powder

LIPS:
MAC P&P Lip
MAC Silly (bright pink) lip liner to line & fill
NARS Schiap (hot pink) lipstick

NAILS:
Chanel, Rose Insolent (Medium Rosy Pink)

 

[Medgal07]

It is a bright pink, leaning toward coral.

Sounds really pretty!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

I'm gonna wear CYY with you.

I got back into wear makeup again b/c of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta. Their makeup artist come up with the best combos. Now the show on the other hand, I can't stand it. But it's been fun playing around again. I've been wearing bold eyes/dark lips, and light summery colors. I have the type of job where I don't think it matters (or I no longer care), so I'm just trying to wear some of the things I have.

I've never seen this show but I'm glad it inspired you to have fun with your makeup again!

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=0000FF]I'm still into the neutral eyes with bright lips.  I think I need to wear some bright colors on my eyes soon.  :haha: [/COLOR]
 
[COLOR=0000FF]EYES:  [/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]UDPP[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]MAC Power Chrome Eye Pencil, Life's Luxury(Deep Bronze Brown) to lids[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Eyeshadow Quad, Prelude:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=385487]       [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]Beige Taupe[/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF] [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]e/s[/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF] to lids[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]       [COLOR=0000FF]Blackened Brown-purple[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]e/s to crease[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]       Taupe w/Micro Shimmer [COLOR=0000FF]e/s above crease[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]       Golden Ivory e/s [COLOR=0000FF]to highlight brow[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]       [COLOR=0000FF]Blackened Brown-purple[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]e/s to lower lash line[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]NARS Eyeliner, Rue Bonaparte to lower waterline [/COLOR]
 
[COLOR=0000FF]FACE:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]La Bella Donna Co Exist Creme as primer [COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Creme blush, Fantastic (Burgundy), applied [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]before my foundation (looks more pink than plum)[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Perfection Lumière foundation in Beige Ambre 64[/COLOR] [/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]MAC P & P, Light Boost Highlighter in triangle below eyes, set w/Ben Nye Powder, Banana  [/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Highlighting Blush, Delice to high points[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]Chanel Les Beige Powder # 30 to set makeup (this is new as of today and I LOVE it!!)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]Naturopathica Lavender & Honey balancing mist to set powder[/COLOR]
 
[COLOR=0000FF]LIPS:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]MAC P&P Lip[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]MAC Silly (bright pink) lip liner to line & fill[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]NARS Schiap (hot pink) lipstick[/COLOR]
 
[COLOR=0000FF]NAILS:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=0000FF]Chanel, Rose Insolent (Medium Rosy Pink)[/COLOR]
 

Medgal, do you typically wear shimmery shadow? I like it (not glitter, just pearlescent or shimmer) and I keep hearing that women "of a certain age" should switch to matte shadow. I disagree, and refuse to do so. I like texture in my shadow. I can't imagine all-matte eyeshadow would look good on me.

 

[glammy girl]

Today's face: Face: Smashbox primer, Revlon Colorstay liquid in Mahogany/Caramel, It Cosmetics By Bye Undereye concealer in Deep, silica powder, CG Queen bronzer in Ebony Bronze for slight contour Eyes: CG Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe, NYX Nude on Nude palette (mid-tone shimmery taupe on lids, matte dark brown in crease, lightest shimmery taupe to highlight browbone), MAC Embark to fill in brows, e.l.f. liquid liner on top lid only, Maybelline One on One wp mascara in Blackest Black (hate this - the regular version is good but the wp version is clump city and still no volume - wth? and hard as hell to remove) Lips: Rimmel Show Off (Apocalips in some countries) liquid lipstick in Stellar. Love it.

Very pretty! Loving the nude colors on the eyes with a bright lip, always a winner and Stellar is gorgeous :eyelove:

 

[glammy girl]

[COLOR=0000FF] Hi there Glammy!!!  Great haul!!!  I have MAC Pro Longwear Foundation but I haven't used it in quite some time---not because I don't like it but because I've been trying & wearing other foundations for the summer.  It provides great coverage but it's just a bit heavy for our hot days right now.  I have the 212 brush and pretty much use it as you described and also to apply shadow to the outer vee or diagonally for a particular smokey eye that I like.  I love your MAC eyeshadow choices.  I've attached a link to a tutorial for a neutral eye look using some of those shadows.  Thought you might enjoy it.[/COLOR] http://makeupbytiffanyd.blogspot.com

Thanks Medgal! Yip I read that Pro Longwear might be a bit too heavy for hot summer days but for now it's fine because it's still winter here but for the upcoming summer months I picked up Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation. Also I will definately use your suggestions on other ways to use the 212 brush. Thanks for that and for providing me that link, I adore Tiffany D! Love your look as well! I'm obsessed lately with nude colors on the eyes, I feel like there are so many options and ways to go with it even though it's just nude colors! Also, NARS Schiap is soooo pretty!

 

[Medgal07]

Medgal, do you typically wear shimmery shadow? I like it (not glitter, just pearlescent or shimmer) and I keep hearing that women "of a certain age" should switch to matte shadow. I disagree, and refuse to do so. I like texture in my shadow. I can't imagine all-matte eyeshadow would look good on me.

Who makes these rules may I ask??? I'm not into glitter---just not my preference, but I'll wear shimmer. I think you should wear what looks good on YOU!!! Toss the rule book!

 

[Medgal07]

Love your look as well! I'm obsessed lately with nude colors on the eyes, I feel like there are so many options and ways to go with it even though it's just nude colors! Also, NARS Schiap is soooo pretty!

I like MAC Face & Body for summer and I'm also loving Chanel Perfection Lumière.

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=0000FF]     Who makes these rules may I ask???  I'm not into glitter---just not my preference, but I'll wear shimmer. I think you should wear what looks good on YOU!!!  Toss the rule book![/COLOR]

I wish I knew - I would have a conversation about that stupid rule and some others. Like, I will be wearing red lipstick all my life. I will not stop at a certain age. I may wear it in my coffin.

 

[aradhana]

i think more so than actual age, wearing shimmery shadows probably has a lot more to do with the texture of one's eyelid skin, regardless of age!

and as for the red/bold lips...look at iris apfel...she's still rocking the bold lips!!!

rules are made to be broken, right?

 

[glammy girl]

i think more so than actual age, wearing shimmery shadows probably has a lot more to do with the texture of one's eyelid skin, regardless of age! and as for the red/bold lips...look at iris apfel...she's still rocking the bold lips!!! rules are made to be broken, right?

[COLOR=0000FF]     Who makes these rules may I ask???  I'm not into glitter---just not my preference, but I'll wear shimmer. I think you should wear what looks good on YOU!!!  Toss the rule book![/COLOR]

I wish I knew - I would have a conversation about that stupid rule and some others. Like, I will be wearing red lipstick all my life. I will not stop at a certain age. I may wear it in my coffin.

Amen to that sisters! Makeup is about what YOU think looks good on you and what you're comfortable wearing! Everyone has different tastes and therefore so many opinions. Everyone is beautiful and has a right to do what makes them feel most beautiful! And if that means dunking yourself in a barrel of glitter then so be it Sage, bring on the shimmer shimmer lol

 

[glammy girl]

Today's Look (9 August 2013) It was Eid today and this is the look I wore Face: Mac Prep & Prime Skin Mac Pro Longwear Foundation NC35 Mac Pro Longwear Concealer NC30 (need to get a NW shade for my under eye area) Mac Prep & Prime Translucent Loose Powder (to set under eye area) Benefit Hoola (to contour) Mac Gingerly Mac Melba Mac Redhead MSF (to highlight) Mac MSFN in Medium Dark Mac Fix Plus Eyes: Mac Groundwork Paintpot Mac Samoa Silk (crease) Mac Texture (crease & lower lashline) Inglot 11 amc shine (lid) Mac Swiss Chocolate (outer corner & crease) Sleek Storm Palette (matte dark brown to outer v & lower lashline) Sleek Storm Palette (matte black to outer corner) Inglot 350 matte (brow & inner corner highlight) Mac Blacktrack Fluidline (dramatic wing) Mac Smolder (upper waterline) Mac Brun (fill in brows) Clinique Mega Impact Mascara (I think that's the name) Lips: Mac Oak Lip Pencil Mac Faux Mac Blankety Mac Underage Lipglass Really loving the Beauty Blender also right now...

 

[sagehen]

^^I would have loved to see that eye look - sounds dramatic!

 

[Prettypackages]

I've never seen this show but I'm glad it inspired you to have fun with your makeup again!

you don't want to see ths show... at all... LOL