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

[Belini]

hey ladies, does anyone use Chanel foundation? I tried Teint Innocence and I quite like it but its very expensive!

also, I am looking for a natural looking blush, I've hit the pan on Harmony and prism and want to try something different. the MA suggested a matte bronzer but I forget the name of the one she suggested. I just dont want to look orange. I am NC42. You know the look, gives definition to the cheeks but is too late to use as an contour.

 

[yay1]

ahh, there's no match for me in MUFE HD either! I just went today. I'm a NC43 in studio fix, idk for the other mac foundations lol. but yeah, i really wanted to try it! And there were only darker & lighter colors. Ahh, my skin color is so weird, I swear. I had a match in F&B tho, #18. I think it matches pretty well! I really like the foundation too, you guys should try it

 

[Ziya]

lol I think I might return orgasm/laguna coz it looks almost EXACTLY like the Balm's hot mama and bahama mama...
so I want to get something totally different

sigh...I did like it a lot, just not unique enough lol

I am totally loving UDPP! used it today, its fab

Soo today was my first day of trying Korres tinted moisturizer..I know its too soon but I feel myself falling in love...LMAO its pretty dope! the color runs light when you first put it on, because of the titanium dioxide but it fades in five!
Today in Vancouver it was 36 degrees celsius, and believe it or not this stuff did not budge! it did transfer a tiny bit, but it was TINY. Mac select transfers like crrrraaazy.

Plus it smells yummy, makes my skin soft and doesn't look cakey..I know this sounds like a commercial but WOW! amazing coverage for a tinted moisturizer...

 

[Glitterati*]

Hey Ladies,

So tonight I went to the mall to cool off as Ziya mentioned it was so hot here today. I naturally went to Mac of course and because the MUA was not busy I got to try on alot of different lipsticks, I was looking for a peachy coral.

I tried Ravishing but it was too creamyish and color looked too light on my lips, vegas volt was too bright for me, I ended up buying See Sheer and the LE "mix it up" lipglass. It looks really pretty on. I also tried on a ton of different ones but this combo looked the best.

I'm going back for creme sherry lipliner, I swatched in on my hands and have washed with soap but it is still staying put! Such a beautiful color the MUA was really recommending it but I was in a hurry so left without it. Looks like it's popular with you ladies as well.

 

[RedRibbon]

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Originally Posted by Ziya lol I think I might return orgasm/laguna coz it looks almost EXACTLY like the Balm's hot mama and bahama mama... so I want to get something totally different sigh...I did like it a lot, just not unique enough lol I am totally loving UDPP! used it today, its fab Soo today was my first day of trying Korres tinted moisturizer..I know its too soon but I feel myself falling in love...LMAO its pretty dope! the color runs light when you first put it on, because of the titanium dioxide but it fades in five! Today in Vancouver it was 36 degrees celsius, and believe it or not this stuff did not budge! it did transfer a tiny bit, but it was TINY. Mac select transfers like crrrraaazy. Plus it smells yummy, makes my skin soft and doesn't look cakey..I know this sounds like a commercial but WOW! amazing coverage for a tinted moisturizer...

I was given that Korres moisturiser as a gift and it's great! I have had it for nearly a year and it adjusts on my face so well. I use it in rainy old London, I used it in France where it was warm but not too warm, it's been used in India and it worked fine and in the heat of Las Vegas. I always forget to mention it to people though not being sneaky or anything, I swear!

My UDPP has, I think, finally dried out, this is what you get from depotting it way too early but it's ok as I've learnt how to live with it and apply it with a brush instead. Many people said it would dry out but I didn't believe them until the other day when I put it on and found my eyeshadow hard to blend.

 

[TDelicate]

So I'm supposed to be on a no-buy ever since my last crazy ff haul..and i was allowing myself the planned exception of CC's 226 repromote.. but i broke it again with the love that look collection.. never tried starflash before and fell in love with the type.. ended up picking up smoke & diamonds - which id def recommend for warm toned gals- strike a pose (since i dont have deep truth), and one off... i do love them all but i need to get a job before i do any more damage! >.<... so i'm not allowing myself to learn more about upcoming collections til then lol

happy shopping ladies! =)

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[TDelicate]

im playing with the idea of tryin nude lip looks.. but my lips are uber pigmented (pinky/mauve).. any l/s suggestions for an NC30 desi chic?

i've heard of trying the foundation/concealer technique but its too dry/pale-dead-looking on its own.. any l/g i should look into for overtop that would warm the look up?

TIA!

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[Sojourner]

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[Ziya]

Try Freckletone for a deeper caramel hued nude...or Cherish for a classic nude (I'd pair it with a gold flecked lipgloss for warmth)
For a my lips but better look, you can try Soft and Slow (le) from Neo Sci Fi or VGV lipstick...

 

[Belini]

A good one I got from this amazing makeup artist called pixiwoo is Hug me lipstick with Florabundance (sp?) lipgloss on top, her model is tan with big lips like mine!

This is the tute, its a Monica Belluci look and I LOVE IT

YouTube - Monica Bellucci inspired red carpet make-up tutorial

 

[Ziya]

I just watched the tutorial..it was AWESOME

so simple, not a million products and directions lmao...thanks for that!

 

[Belini]

I know ziya.. I love the eyebrows too! but that colour would be way too light for me.

 

[Belini]

Oh guys I was looking for a natural brown-ish type blush and I ended up buying a bronzer from MAC called "matt bronze" - it is really dark on the pan but ended up coming up quite natural on my cheeks. Very suprised!

 

[TDelicate]

Thank you ladies for your suggestions! I will definitely check out the suggestions at mac & sephora next time i go.. hopefully somethin works out *crosses fingers*

Belini - i love harmony for a similar brown'ish barely pink look! its actually become my HG contour color.. yay for pleasant surprises

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[Belini]

Can anyone recommend a good under eye concealer for NC42?
I have lines under my eyes and the bobbi brown honey concealer kit makes the lines even more obvious. I havent been sleeping much recently and I have some dark circles under my eyes

 

[jazmatazz]

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Originally Posted by Belini Can anyone recommend a good under eye concealer for NC42? I have lines under my eyes and the bobbi brown honey concealer kit makes the lines even more obvious. I havent been sleeping much recently and I have some dark circles under my eyes

Hi Belini,

I recently bough Matte Bronze Bronzer too and I love it! It's my first bronzer.

For under eye circles - I'm NC43 and I wear Mac select moisturecover concealer in NW35. It's really creamy, and easy to pat under the eye. I pat it gently with my fingers, then set it with Mac prep and prime transparent finishing powder. So far, so good and I'd definitely recommend it.

 

[SwEetSouL08]

well i'm an NC45 ladies and i knw that an under eye concealer has to be few shades lighter and has to have a pinky undertone... my question is what would be the perfect shade... how far can i go... some people told me just to go two shades lighter and thats it... obviously u can go lighter...is there any rule for that

 

[nunu]

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Originally Posted by SwEetSouL08 well i'm an NC45 ladies and i knw that an under eye concealer has to be few shades lighter and has to have a pinky undertone... my question is what would be the perfect shade... how far can i go... some people told me just to go two shades lighter and thats it... obviously u can go lighter...is there any rule for that

Try NW35 or NW40.
Sometimes it really depends on how light or dark your under eye area is. I'm nc43 and i use nw35 for my under eye area. When i find that it looks a bit dull i brighten it up with an nc42 concealer

Hope this helps.

 

[Ziya]

Im nc43 and with my summer tan nw35 looks ashy under my eyes.. That the pitfall with going too light unfortunately..
Ladies I am kinda glad to say this, but I honestly think MAC blushes are better than NArs.. Don't hate! Lol I just think the colors at sephora were really nothing impressive.. I bought luster today and it looks a lot like eversun in the pan, and doesn't really show irl..

 

[nunu]

Ladies, which quads are you thinking of purchasing from Make Up Art Cosmetics?

I am eyeing up PhotoRealism and Notriety. I think Notriety is dupeable though. Any thoughts?