To my Desi/South Asian sisters out there! And everyone else too, actually! :)

[shaista1985]

hey zerin,

what do ou think of th RIVERIA multiple stick, u think its worth buying?

is zerin ur real name, such a pretty name

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Originally Posted by zerin You already have all of my favourites! haha Did you try out the multiple sticks? I have South Beach, Orgasm (sheer), and Portifino. I love them all. (Don't bother getting Palm Beach...it's a dark & ugly colour and more of a bronzer... lol) I was never a fan of cream blushes because they seemed so thick and heavy. I only have one Mac cream blush and I promised I would never buy one again and I think the cream colour bases are better. These Nars multiple sticks are lightweight and it gives a nice glow and I love wearing it under powder blushes as well. Don't bother getting the multiple duos because it's not worth it for the amount you get with the price. hey zerin, have you tried the RIVERIA multiple stick, what you think of that colour? is zerin ur real name? such a nice name Too bad the Nars site doesn't ship to Canada =(.....yeh try the Sephora website.

 

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by shaista1985 does MAC have anything PRO line or regular line similar to the BOBBI BROWN color correctors?

Yes they do. they actually come in pan forms so you can fit them into the quads or 15 palletes.

MAC PRO | Studio Finish Skin Corrector

 

[shaista1985]

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Originally Posted by highonmac Yes they do. they actually come in pan forms so you can fit them into the quads or 15 palletes. MAC PRO | Studio Finish Skin Corrector

thanks a lot for that highonmac - the shades look soo confusing though and i do not have a MAC Pro store here!!

i got matched to a PEACH colour corrector by Bobbi Brown MUA, what does that make me in the mac? and does anybody know if they same/better than bobbi brown?

 

[zerin]

shaista1985 - Hey! Yes, Zerin is my name...lol thnx!

It means gold.

The Riviera multiple is a gorgeous rosy pink colour and it's not too sheer like Orgasm or South Beach. It's on my wishlist too (so I'll be getting it eventually...lol)

 

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by shaista1985 thanks a lot for that highonmac - the shades look soo confusing though and i do not have a MAC Pro store here!! i got matched to a PEACH colour corrector by Bobbi Brown MUA, what does that make me in the mac? and does anybody know if they same/better than bobbi brown?

i am thinking possibly the orange one. you can always call and get them to deliver but I am not sure how much they are. I think around the same if not a few dollars more than pan eyeshadows. If you do happen to try them tell me how you find um

 

[Glitterati*]

Hi Ladies, need your professional opinion. So yesterday I went to Mac and looked for a highlighter, these are the ones I tried:

Refined something or other? - from the new collection, it was okay but a bit chalky

Trace Gold - very nice, I liked this one alot.

Soft and Gentle - recommended by the MUA at two different stores but a little bit glittery.

Albatross - tried it at the Nars counter, it looked white in store but outside in the sun it looked gold.

What do you ladies think?

On the eyeshadow for this weekend, I had asked you guys about wearing a black with gold outfit and Zerin you recommended a gold look and Ziya recommended a similar look as well. I just looked at my outfit and the sequins have a blue tint to them, so I was thinking about the following:

Goldmine inner eye, freshwater in outer with deep truth in crease. These are the shadows I have so trying not to buy anything new!

I also bought the VGVI SE thanks to al of u and it is really nice, also bought the instand gold DG and it looks good on as well, thanks Ziya!

Looking forward to your reply! Thanks.

 

[shaista1985]

GLITTERATI

mac other wordly blush is an amazing highlighter but i think it was a LE

the bobbi brown shimmer brick in Apricot is similar and the next best thing to other wordly - its such a gorgous, light goldn highlight

for smething away from golds, try nars albatross, vanilla pigment, benefit perfect 10

the nars multiple stick also give a subtle glow along with the pigmented color of the stick

jemma kidd has a new line of makeup and there is a very nice cream highlighter in tht which is good - i bought it yestrday

mac has the grand duo blush collection availble just now - 1side blush, 1 side highlight, there are sme nice gold and silvery/pink kinda highlights in them

Hope that helps and you find the 1 you like best, there are so many options out there.

my favs: bobbi brown apricot shimmer brick, mac other wordly blush, mac love rock grand duo, nars albatross

 

[Glitterati*]

Thanks Shaista1985 for all the recs much appreciated!

I forgot to add that I also swatched a few of those new duo blushes and I really liked one of them but forgot the name! I always like to swatch and look at them outside in the daylight as the indoor lighting in the store is always so distorted.

I will definitely look for the BB shimmerbrick, as I have heard people raving about it.

Thanks again!

 

[IslandLover]

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Originally Posted by zerin That's sux! =( You can try ordering from the actual Nars website if you really want it that badly. Those colours are still there and it's free shipping on orders over $50 then again I don't know if it applies to Canada as well. Blush by NARS Cosmetics including Orgasm Blush I might get Gina or Gilda blush this weekend if the Yorkdale Sephora has it. Oh yeh...Super Orgasm isn't the best though...it's filled with chunky glitter! Many HATE IT! I only have it because I love Nars blushes and I keep collecting them lol

Zerin! Get Gilda! I just got it last week and I love it! It's a matte finish but so so pretty. I also got Lavendar Whip shipped from the pro store and it's my HG lippie now. I'm absolutely in love with it

Glitterati* As far as highlighters....I really do love the Mac grand duos. I have 3 of them - Hot Planet, Intenso, and Grand Duo. And ask around the local Mac counters near you and see if anyone has any MSF's left over. The Mac near my work miraculously had So Ceylon which I love & wear everyday. The Mac near my house still had Gold Deposit as well which is a nice highlighter.

I haven't tried Nars Albatross but I hear so often of what a great highlighter it is. Seems really similar to Mac's vanilla pigment though so if maybe you could try that if you have it.

But I definitely have been eyeing that Bobbi Brown shimmerbrick for awhile now....looks so pretty!

 

[highonmac]

I purchased my first msf todays guys. I decided to hope on the bandwagon. I purchased refined from the sugar sweet, and i am considering getting perfect topping with more purple veining , what do you think?? I also got dolce vita blush from nars! Its really pretty, dunno why i passed by this

 

[zerin]

Glitterati*: I agree with Shaista. You should check out the grand duo blushes since one side is a solid blush and the other is a highlight and it will give you that pretty glow too....I love Grand Duo, Intenso, and Hot Planet (My favourite). My skin is more on the warmer tan side and so I tend to like warmy toned colours versus cool colours.

There will be new MSFs coming out in July...so maybe you can wait for those as well since you found Soft and Gentle too glittery. Then compare them all and see how it goes. I actually like Refined MSF and don't find it that chalky and I like that it's not so glittery as the other MSFs. If I do want a lil more luminating finish (kinda like a metallic shine) I would spray the brush with fix+ during the application. Also, check out Warmed MSF, Global Glow or So Ceylon if your Mac stores still have it. Don't ever get Glissade! It's horribly glittery! I know there are many other MSFs with tons of glitter but I don't know the names of them. Also, check out the reviews on makeupalley.com before you buy any MSF.

I totally agree with this!...You should also check out Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick as a highlight in Bronze or Apricot...it's GORGEOUS! I did have the bronze one once but I left it back home last summer lol...so I need to buy another one soon. =)

Islandlover - Thanks! I'm gonna get that as my next Nars blush. I'm gonna go to Sephora tomorrow but I can't gaurantee if I'll find Gilda blush there. Some Sephoras don't have alotta variety or it might even be sold out.

I'm glad you're loving Lavender Whip lipstick...I love it with a sheer pink lipgloss on top. Looks GORGEOUS!

HighOnMac:
I saw your haul video! Awesome! =) You finally got a msf and WOW GURL...you are the miniture SephoraJunkie haha....I agree! lol
I even secretly named myself that as well at one point...haha! But it's great I love buying makeup and I can never stop this crazy addiction and I love watching your haul vids. I was really impressed by your first ever haul videos since you bought high end makeup and I got excited to see another brown girl on youtube buying the same kinda things I like

...I'm slowly "almost" becoming a full highend brand makeup whore.

I don't recommend you getting Perfect Topping MSF....Refined MSF works on our skin better and it was the better choice. Perfect Topping is okay but it won't really show up so pretty on us and it'll look like a powder. You should just wait for the new MSFs that are coming out in July. I am eyeing Dolce Vita blush now too...I have the lipstick and the lipgloss (LOVE THIS). I'm going to Sephora tomorrow since I never got the chance to go earlier...I hope things aren't sold out...I might be getting a MUFE face and body foundation for the summer.

 

[highonmac]

Zerin - Hehehe! I love to haul

To be honest i don't really have any drug store makeup except for nyw jumbo pencils and two of thre eyeshadows that i don't use. I don't know why i don't....its weird. My collection is getting so big I need to buy a new dressing table thingie from ikea to store it all. Its over flowing LOL. Yes, you must get dolce vita but gilda or gina will not be at Sephora. You have to get it at the bay or holts. Sephora stinks like that! Your right, I went to swatch perfect topping yesterday and didn't like it. I will wait patiently for your haul on your blog. Trust me, i check your blog religously lol. Infact I may go as far as blaming you on why I haul so much lol. That, and youtube, but mostly you

 

[Glitterati*]

Thanks for the feedback on the highlighter to Zerin and Islandlover, I think I might wait until July for the new MSF's to come out. Also will try and check out the BB shimmerstick next time I am downtown.

Last night I used Petticoat as a blush with vanilla pigment as a highlighter and it looked really nice.

For my eyes I did goldmine in inner lid, with amber lights in the middle and embark in the outer V and crease with vanilla pigment as a highlighter, I got lots of compliments. So thanks again to Zerin, it was a great neutral nightime look!

 

[Ziya]

Hey guys! Looks like Vanilla and BB shimmerbricks might creep their way onto my wish list!

I am trying to stay away from buying any Nars blushes...coz I know that I will addicted and a (very prettty) hobo!

LOL I still have not gotten a chance to hit up MAC yet, been swamped with work and FINALS

Want that line filler and setting powder damnit!
anybody have any d/g reccs? (NC 40-43, brown/blonde hair, brown eyes pigmented lips) all of the swatches looked really clear to me..any pigmented ones? maybe Ms.Dynamite..

as for the show, I am not too sure when that is coming to the T-dot..its called the Canadian Makeup Show if you wana google it

My onllllly regret is not hardcore hauling the Crown brush belt and brushes..they were so EFFFING cheap and such great quality..WTF was I thinking??? lmao

What do you guys think about Ambering Rose? I'm trying to get into the Rose Romance mood but the bpb looks too sheer so I'm gna improvise tehehehehe!

BTW if any of you lovely ladies are on fb and would like to stalk me (LOL) feel free to add away, I just found the specktra FB group and added Nunu and Adina <3
here's the link: Login | Facebook

 

[DirtyPlum]

I must be the only one who doesnt like BB shimmerbricks

I find them all a bit shimmery and too frosty. My fave highlighters are MAC Msfs in Light Flush and Warmed (both from N collection) I havent felt the need to buy more since those. Although have some more...

I hate the look of over applied MSFs - some ppl dont get exactly how frosty they are and layer them on like a blusher... that gives a greasy nasty plastic looking effect. Sorry, its kinda hard to explain. They look best with less product and blended - and only on top of cheekbone (not on cheeks). IMO!

I like Nars Albatross and would use that over Vanilla pigment cos of the convenience and ease (i.e pressed over loose and texture).

I am so not a DG fan so cant recommend... although I am going to New Product Update this week and will make a point of checking out the new collection lushies. Any particular requests?

 

[shaista1985]

do any of you use the YSL TOUCHE ECLAT? is it as good as they say or over hyped?

 

[nunu]

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Originally Posted by Ziya Hey guys! Looks like Vanilla and BB shimmerbricks might creep their way onto my wish list! I am trying to stay away from buying any Nars blushes...coz I know that I will addicted and a (very prettty) hobo! LOL I still have not gotten a chance to hit up MAC yet, been swamped with work and FINALS Want that line filler and setting powder damnit! anybody have any d/g reccs? (NC 40-43, brown/blonde hair, brown eyes pigmented lips) all of the swatches looked really clear to me..any pigmented ones? maybe Ms.Dynamite.. as for the show, I am not too sure when that is coming to the T-dot..its called the Canadian Makeup Show if you wana google it My onllllly regret is not hardcore hauling the Crown brush belt and brushes..they were so EFFFING cheap and such great quality..WTF was I thinking??? lmao What do you guys think about Ambering Rose? I'm trying to get into the Rose Romance mood but the bpb looks too sheer so I'm gna improvise tehehehehe! BTW if any of you lovely ladies are on fb and would like to stalk me (LOL) feel free to add away, I just found the specktra FB group and added Nunu and Adina <3 here's the link: Login | Facebook

Heya fellow FB friend!

I have the BB shimmer brick in bronze and i love it. I use the 168/109 tap it on the strips lighty and swipe it on my cheekbones..perfect! Vanilla piggy, i only have a sample of it but it is gorgeous i need the full one.

Bummer, i only have 3 NARS blushes, Orgasm, Super Orgasm and Outlaw..I need more but the brand is kind of expensive but i guess for the quality it's worth it

The dazzleglasses are kinda sheer on my lips

If i purchase any, i'll get the most unique ones. I guess they should be used over tinted lip balm or lipsticks to bring out their flects. I don't think that they've repromoted Miss.Dynamite though. So you might have to ebay it!

I want to check out the colour ready stuff as well...I have visible pores on my nose and cheeks that won't go away

. I tried the clinique pore serum but they are still visible.

I might be passing on the A Rose Romance BP's because they do look sheer and dupeable but i'm tempted to atleast get the lavendry one because of the imprint

don't regret not getting the crown brush set, can you go next year?? Get it then if you can

I love the look of Ambering Rose it's been on my wishlist but i didn't get the chance to grab it yet...

Oh yeah, and i would love to add some of you onto my FB as well

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Originally Posted by DirtyPlum I must be the only one who doesnt like BB shimmerbricks I find them all a bit shimmery and too frosty. My fave highlighters are MAC Msfs in Light Flush and Warmed (both from N collection) I havent felt the need to buy more since those. Although have some more... I hate the look of over applied MSFs - some ppl dont get exactly how frosty they are and layer them on like a blusher... that gives a greasy nasty plastic looking effect. Sorry, its kinda hard to explain. They look best with less product and blended - and only on top of cheekbone (not on cheeks). IMO! I like Nars Albatross and would use that over Vanilla pigment cos of the convenience and ease (i.e pressed over loose and texture). I am so not a DG fan so cant recommend... although I am going to New Product Update this week and will make a point of checking out the new collection lushies. Any particular requests?

BB shimmerbricks do tend to get frosty, i think they need a light hand. If you have a highlighter that you like then you don't really need the shimerbricks. I find them convnient because you can also use them for the eyes as well.

Yay, you're going to update?? I am excited about the colour craft collection

. Let us know which products/collections are you excited about. Oh and have fun!!

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Originally Posted by shaista1985 do any of you use the YSL TOUCHE ECLAT? is it as good as they say or over hyped?

I know that they have a WOC shade but i haven't tried it. Some WOC liked it some didn't. I think it's to do with preferance though.

 

[zerin]

I had gone to Sephora because of the 15% off sale and I only bought UDPP and a Clinique moisturizer. I really wanted MUFE face and body foundation but they didn't even supply all the shades that the Sephora website had. I think it's only in the USA.

Or I might just check out the MUFE pro counter downtown.

So I went to another department store (Holt Renfrew) and got myself Nars Gilda blush. It's gorgeous! Thanks guys for the recommendation.

Too bad Sephora never carried these. (I wanted the discount)

There is still have one more day of the Sephora sale and if they still have Nars Sin blush in stock I might go grab it. I even wanted Deep Throat blush but it was sold out.

HighOnMac - Before I went into the craze of Mac...I used to go to those Loreal Invitation Only Warehouse Sales and these were pretty good and I used to Haul like crazy lol...now I regret many of the products and I ended up throwing them away. I love Maybelline and Loreal mascaras still but now I'm noticing the Loreal Mascaras are like $9 when on sale (We never get USA sale discounts like buy one get one free...rarely) and so I would rather just get the Mac one that's $13-14 and use it up for B2M next time. Also, I do love those Annabelle lipliners and eyeliners.

Glitterati* - I'm sure you looked gorgeous with that look!

Ziya - Well...for the dazzleglasses they are all sheer and I wouldn't ever wear it alone. I use it on top of lipsticks. I know at the end they all look the same on the lips but I love how pretty the packaging is and how it looks so I hauled many and became a Dazzleglass Bimbo lol.....Also, I wouldn't really suggest wearing it alone because you would end up having to layer it so much for it to even show up and then you end up using the product up and these DGs finish up real quickly too. Best is to apply on top of a lippie.

Miss Dynamite was limited and I think the closest one might be Utterly Posh so you can try out that. (UtterlyPosh =Darker version of Love Nectar Lustreglass) Smile is a lighter version of this and it's also pretty. For me....the most pigmented dazzleglass is Funtabulous (purple-pink). If you are into light pinks than Baby Sparks is another favourite of mines. Extra Amps is another pretty pink. Goldyrocks and Stop!Look! just looks pretty but it's super sheer so I wouldn't recommend it.

I bought the Mac line filler but I never got to use it yet....lol Ambering Rose is a very pretty blush...you should get it.

Yeh...I'm not getting those Rose Romance blushes either.

DirtyPlum - Love to read those Mac product updates. Thank you so much!

 

[ndn-ista]

Hola amigas,

Nunu - MUFE concealor in the palette...I used the green one to neutralize the dark circle, and then I use the middle two colors to cover it up. I don't have it in front of me because I am at work, but let me know if you still need clarification, once I go home I can look at it

I only use this when I go out because, for work I am always rushing and I use MAC studio fix or Stila concelora and then my Sephora Double Compact powder to set it.

Ladies, OK so I have a tip for those that wear mascara. You guys might have already heard/tried this, but it was new to me.

To get the ultimate curl, put on mascara when your eyes are closed. I used to always put on mascara when my eyes were open, but shutting one and puttin on the mascara makes them curlier. AND put a mirror under, like looking down, and put on mascara, this will allow you to reach the wand from the base of your lashes, and it will also grab all the little lashes. TRY IT!

AND for those you that missed Other Wordly and Warm MSF, I just got Prestige ( you can find this at your local drug store, I found it at Bed Bath and Beyond) their baked bronzer is GORGEOUS!!! I know they have more colors, but the only one I saw that I through was good for me is St. Tropez, it is soo pretty and good for those with sensitive skin. I ran into a friend the next day and I had it one, and she was like oh did you just get back from vacation, your look glowy and bronzey, but I didn't alll I had one was this bronzer. They have other colors at other places, I am going to check out more.

Let me know if you have any questions!

DAMNNN I THINK WE NEED TO FIND A HOTSPOT SO WE CAN ALL MEET ONE DAY! AS ALWAYS, IF ANY OF YOUS ARE IN THE NJ/NY AREA OR TRAVELING HERE, DO LET ME KNOW. I WANTS TO MEET CHU!

 

[nunu]

^Thank you so much for the tips!!

Looks like i bought the wrong concealer pallete! Mine doesn't have the green one, instead it has the salmon one ....woops!