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

[zerin]

I love my new Colour Craft haul...except I will be returning 2 items since they are very similar to what I already have.

I got....

Porcelain MSF
Cheeky Bronze MSF (The Must Have MSF)
Smooth Merge (Love the red rose stripe)

Eclectic Edge Lipgloss
Miss Marble Lipgloss
Funky Fusion Lipgloss

Natural Flare Eyeshadow (The Star of My Haul)

I'll be returning Daft Pink Blush (Too similar to Love Rock) and Fab-dabulous Blush (Exactly like Hot Planet).

No point in having duplicate colours in my collection. I was totally bummed out when I was comparing them at home.

No blushes for me then.

 

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by zerin I love my new Colour Craft haul...except I will be returning 2 items since they are very similar to what I already have. I got.... Porcelain MSF Cheeky Bronze MSF (The Must Have MSF) Smooth Merge (Love the red rose stripe) Eclectic Edge Lipgloss Miss Marble Lipgloss Funky Fusion Lipgloss Natural Flare Eyeshadow (The Star of My Haul) I'll be returning Daft Pink Blush (Too similar to Love Rock) and Fab-dabulous Blush (Exactly like Hot Planet). No point in having duplicate colours in my collection. I was totally bummed out when I was comparing them at home. No blushes for me then.

OOOOO

Thank Gosh to you. This cut my list in half except now I added some stuff. I saw you blog post and as always you have awesome swatches and really help me decide what to get. Now I really really want natural flare m/e and i kinda liked style demon. How did you find this one? I know you didn't think much of the 131 but I've become a brush whore...haha Also did you think that any off the lipsticks wre good

 

[Belini]

hey ladies, need your urgent help

i'm going out tonight and want to wear my golden olive pigment, what can i match it with? I am NC42. My top is blue but i dont like matching so i think Golden olive would be a good contrast

 

[zerin]

Style Demon looks awesome and should look gorgeous on people with darker skintones. I don't know how similar it is to Merrily but it seems quite similar and I already have Merrily and Nars Taos blush so I passed on it.

I passed on all the lipsticks. lol Nothing that unique...plus most were lustres and I don't always prefer them.

I guess you can get the new blush brush....it's not so bad.

 

[zerin]

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Originally Posted by Belini hey ladies, need your urgent help i'm going out tonight and want to wear my golden olive pigment, what can i match it with? I am NC42. My top is blue but i dont like matching so i think Golden olive would be a good contrast

I guess you can wear it with humid in the crease.

or try to smoke it out with a dark brown in the crease. Satin Taupe & Saddle/Cork type colours and a black shade in the outter V.

 

[cocolicouss]

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Originally Posted by zerin I love my new Colour Craft haul...except I will be returning 2 items since they are very similar to what I already have. I got.... Porcelain MSF Cheeky Bronze MSF (The Must Have MSF) Smooth Merge (Love the red rose stripe) Eclectic Edge Lipgloss Miss Marble Lipgloss Funky Fusion Lipgloss Natural Flare Eyeshadow (The Star of My Haul) I'll be returning Daft Pink Blush (Too similar to Love Rock) and Fab-dabulous Blush (Exactly like Hot Planet). No point in having duplicate colours in my collection. I was totally bummed out when I was comparing them at home. No blushes for me then.

thanks for that post cause i have both love rock and hot planet so those two can be crossed off the list

 

[mizzzkay]

Oooo a desi makeup thread! I've just skimmed through the posts here and there are some awesome recommendations, especially since I've recently started my makeup collection. I've never really been into makeup before a month or so ago, so I'm new to all this. So thank you to everyone contributing their advice here. Expect to be pestered by questions from this newbie every so often, ladies

So, I'm thinking of getting Costa Chic from the Euristocrats collection. Did anyone buy this? Will it complement NC43 skintones? As for the Colour Craft collection, I really want to get Cheeky Bronze, Fab-dabulous, and Natural Flare (especially because of Zerin's swatch

) And what is the fuss about the 226? And I'm on the fence about Sunny Nature.

Sorry about all the questions...

 

[zerin]

Welcome to the world of makeup mizzzkay!

I was in a hurry the other day and I never got to try on Costa Chic lipstick. It does look pretty but I was kinda hesitant since it is a frost finish and thought it would look weird on me and I don't like frosts that much. I guess it will probably look better with a lipgloss on top to tone it down. I'm gonna check Costa Chic and Vegas Volt lipstick out most likely next week and I'll let you know how it goes. lol

I'm glad my swatches were helpful.

Natural MES, Cheeky Bronze MSF and Fabdabulous blush (if you don't own hotplanet) are all MUST HAVEs! I think you can pass the 226...I do own it and I don't really reach for it much. I prefer the 222 and 217 better. I found Sunny by Nature msf a bit too powdery and less shimmery. But if you like that then go for it. I suggest maybe Cheek and Cheerful blush or Warm Blend MSF for a golden highlight. It should be perfect for nc43 skintone.

 

[sapnap]

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Originally Posted by zerin Welcome to the world of makeup mizzzkay! I was in a hurry the other day and I never got to try on Costa Chic lipstick. It does look pretty but I was kinda hesitant since it is a frost finish and thought it would look weird on me and I don't like frosts that much. I guess it will probably look better with a lipgloss on top to tone it down. I'm gonna check Costa Chic and Vegas Volt lipstick out most likely next week and I'll let you know how it goes. lol I'm glad my swatches were helpful. Natural MES, Cheeky Bronze MSF and Fabdabulous blush (if you don't own hotplanet) are all MUST HAVEs! I think you can pass the 226...I do own it and I don't really reach for it much. I prefer the 222 and 217 better. I found Sunny by Nature msf a bit too powdery and less shimmery. But if you like that then go for it. I suggest maybe Cheek and Cheerful blush or Warm Blend MSF for a golden highlight. It should be perfect for nc43 skintone.

after reading ur blog i want cheek and cheerful now! wud u suggest getting it even tho i already have warm blend? and I am abt NC 45..

 

[zerin]

sapnap - I think you should pass on cheek and cheerful blush. It seems pretty much the same on us as Warm Blend MSF for our kinda skintones. =S

 

[sapnap]

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Originally Posted by zerin sapnap - I think you should pass on cheek and cheerful blush. It seems pretty much the same on us as Warm Blend MSF for our kinda skintones. =S

thanks! my wallet thanks u as well

haha
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[nunu]

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Originally Posted by highonmac Ahh guys, i got my package from MAC yesterday! Nunu - Great haul, don't you love eversun. And Btw, where did you get that pallette?

My brother got it for me from Dubai's airport

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Originally Posted by lushious_lips Nunu, how are you using the lustre drop?

Dab it on top of my blush using the 165 brush. Any brush would do.

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Originally Posted by animacani Im sorry if I am asking too many questions about Dubai but does anyone know when the duty free at the airport close? My flight will go 00:55 AM so I am afraid the duty free will be closed at that time =( Also does anyone know if you can get OPI / essie nailpolishes there? TIA!!

I don't think the duty free ever closes.

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Originally Posted by zerin I love my new Colour Craft haul...except I will be returning 2 items since they are very similar to what I already have. I got.... Porcelain MSF Cheeky Bronze MSF (The Must Have MSF) Smooth Merge (Love the red rose stripe) Eclectic Edge Lipgloss Miss Marble Lipgloss Funky Fusion Lipgloss Natural Flare Eyeshadow (The Star of My Haul) I'll be returning Daft Pink Blush (Too similar to Love Rock) and Fab-dabulous Blush (Exactly like Hot Planet). No point in having duplicate colours in my collection. I was totally bummed out when I was comparing them at home. No blushes for me then.

I just hauled from Colour craft as well! I got:
Style demon, improvise and another 2 blushes i can't remember the name of them. I also got 2 MSF's cheeky bronze and smooth merge. You're making me want porceline pink and that eyeshadow!

 

[zerin]

Nice Haul Nunu! Porcelain pink msf is pretty sheer so I'll need to put a base before I put it on. Natural Flare MES has some gorgeous colours too. If I had to choose between these, I would get Natural Flare MES.

 

[RedRibbon]

Ladies, can I ask what the best MSF for desi skin is?

This is what I look like though my skin colour changes in every pic for some reason:

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That's me with no foundation but a bit of TE on under my eyes.

 

[zerin]

Awww you look so cute RedRibbon!

I think from the new CC collection...you should definitely check out Cheeky Bronze MSF. Also, Warmed or So Ceylon MSF work well too. If you want a pink msf try Petticoat/Smooth Merge. I mostly prefer bronzy ish MSFs. =)

 

[kammyks]

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Originally Posted by LatteGoodness So I tried waterlining with my L'Oreale HIP eyeliner creme/gel that I bought a while ago and there was absolutely no smudging, no running! I also went over it with a eyeliner pencil... next time I will try to dip the pencil into the gel for easier application. Finally I found an eyeliner that doesn't run!! And dang it, I still need to do a FOTD with Rani's makeup... will get to it, promise!!

What eyeliner pencil did you use? I am always having trouble with my eyeliners. I usually use black eyeliner pencil and then go over it with a black eyeshadow to stop running. It still has a little bit of smudging/running but not as much as when i use the pencil on it's own.

 

[highonmac]

Ladies, have any of you been to a freestanding Makeup Forever Store. THere is only one in Canada and it is in Montreal which is where I am going this weekend. I am super uber excited because I will have a huge haul by then. Hauling for colour craft and Mufe! Can anyone recommend some items to purchase like eyeshadows in specific colours. I only have one mufe eyeshadow in the infamous number 92 and just there foundations and stuff you kow the usual! Can anyone recommend some must have MUFE thibgs. Zerin, I know you have a couple of things acre to share the goods?

 

[kammyks]

I have deleted this post as I have posted another.

 

[RedRibbon]

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Originally Posted by zerin Awww you look so cute RedRibbon! I think from the new CC collection...you should definitely check out Cheeky Bronze MSF. Also, Warmed or So Ceylon MSF work well too. If you want a pink msf try Petticoat/Smooth Merge. I mostly prefer bronzy ish MSFs. =)

Thanks

I'm at a bit of a loss when it comes to blushers as I've got a pinky one from YSL, a dusky-ish one from Smashbox and a golden Almay one and I never know which works best..I always assume myself to be darker than I am. I never thought the peachy pink would work on me but it does.

I'm going to MAC later this week and will deffo test these out.

 

[kammyks]

Hi hope anyone can help

RE: Inidan Bridal Look

Looking for a red and gold look for my eyemake up and have tried Mac Cranberry, passionate, Amber lights but does not come out as bright instead looks really dull. Can anyone recommend any nice red eyeshadow that will actually show up on my sis skin she ia a Mac NC 40/42 but her eye area is darker then the rest of her face. Please help we are getting desperate and did not like what the MUA used at my sis trial. Thanks