To my Desi/South Asian sisters out there! And everyone else too, actually! :)
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nurulsyahmi
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i second this
i'm NC20 and had been suggested by MUA to use the iridescent powder/pressed in Belightful + MAC e/s Brule to highlight the bridge of the nose and under eye areas. i really impressed with the outcome
Originally Posted by Abhayah15
ok so i just joined and i never really post but im indian and i think a NC42 and i got the iridescent loose powder in golden bronze awhile ago from MAC and i absolutely LOVE it! i got so many compliments on how glowy my skin looked but no one even thought it was the makeup i had on so i def suggest you give this a try! |
i second this
DirtyPlum
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Soooo sweet, thank you for that hun! Phew, I have Twinks
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Which Cargo blushers and bronzers are must haves for an NC40?
Oh yes, I have quite a few Nars glosses. I just wish they tasted as nice as Macs and were a tiny bit more stickier tho. Chihuahua is my favourite
| Originally Posted by nunu
Dirty Plum, i read somewhere that you want to try out the NYX Walnut pigment, i found this in the NYX Dupes for MAC. It's close to MAC's Twinks. Hope this helps. |
Soooo sweet, thank you for that hun! Phew, I have Twinks
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| Originally Posted by frocher
Cargo blushes are dangerous. They are beautiful and the pots are HUGE. If you want longevity in a gloss, have you tried NARS? I think they are longer lasting than macs. |
Which Cargo blushers and bronzers are must haves for an NC40?
Oh yes, I have quite a few Nars glosses. I just wish they tasted as nice as Macs and were a tiny bit more stickier tho. Chihuahua is my favourite
DirtyPlum
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^^^ thank u sooo much! Prague and Rome sound like a must have! I'm on a mission to get hold of them now you have said they are as good as Nars!
I must admit, I am surprised I like nars Torrid - most recent purchase. I did think it was a touch reddy on me (I prefer peachy bronzey blushers) but have been reaching for it everyday
Agreed about Chihuahua! Giza and Pillow talk also deserve some serious love!
TD and angel and stripdwon - ok, yes they are pretty but there are far more superior products - but I still luurrve (yes lurve, not love) Kim K
Right, thats it! Going MU shopping tomorrow!
I must admit, I am surprised I like nars Torrid - most recent purchase. I did think it was a touch reddy on me (I prefer peachy bronzey blushers) but have been reaching for it everyday
Agreed about Chihuahua! Giza and Pillow talk also deserve some serious love!
TD and angel and stripdwon - ok, yes they are pretty but there are far more superior products - but I still luurrve (yes lurve, not love) Kim K
Right, thats it! Going MU shopping tomorrow!
DirtyPlum
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Bad news - Cargo isnt available in the UK - well not widely. They have it in a few Sainsburys supermarket and Boots only sell the lash activator
But I might consider a CP (bit worried about posting powder products tho)
From the swatches - I think I prefer Tonga - only cos Prague reminds me a little of MAC Prism/Harmony.
But I might consider a CP (bit worried about posting powder products tho)
From the swatches - I think I prefer Tonga - only cos Prague reminds me a little of MAC Prism/Harmony.
DirtyPlum
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Thats super kind of you
I will keep that in mind.
Thank you sooo much for all your help and recommendations.
I am seriously thinking of Rome blusher - had a look at swatches on YT and a few blogs so will keep on researching til I am sure.
Oh well... still have Jemma Kid and Dior eyeshadows to eye up tomorrow
...then I will try and list all my products on a spreadsheet somewhere - shock myself into not buying anymore. lol...
Thank you sooo much for all your help and recommendations.
I am seriously thinking of Rome blusher - had a look at swatches on YT and a few blogs so will keep on researching til I am sure.
Oh well... still have Jemma Kid and Dior eyeshadows to eye up tomorrow
...then I will try and list all my products on a spreadsheet somewhere - shock myself into not buying anymore. lol...
zerin
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It's been forever since I visited ....missed you guys!!!
All this talk about Cargo blushes....makes me want to get a few more now...lol I want to get The Big Easy or Tonga next. I liked the colour of Mendocino but it was just TOO SHIMMERY so I passed on it.
My first ever "innocent" Sephora product purchase was the ancient Cargo Blush called Laguna. It's discontinued now. I don't really like this blush too much. The colour is super orange and bold so I had to use a VERY light hand for this and was TOO chalky so now I know why they discontinued it...lol
The other Cargo blush formulas are pretty good and I would say that they are equal or better than Mac/Nars blushes in quality. I love how it contains so much in the tin package. It's VERY WORTH IT. I don't think I'll ever finish one. lol If you want to venture into Cargo blushes....you should TOTALLY get Rome Blush! (I know I've raved about this gazillion times...but this is IT!) It looks amazing on people with my kind of skintone.
So far I have...
Laguna (too chalky & orange), Cable Beach (bronzer/blush), Sunset Beach (bronzer/blush), Siena, Matte Beach Blush, Rome (MUST HAVE)
All this talk about Cargo blushes....makes me want to get a few more now...lol I want to get The Big Easy or Tonga next. I liked the colour of Mendocino but it was just TOO SHIMMERY so I passed on it.
My first ever "innocent" Sephora product purchase was the ancient Cargo Blush called Laguna. It's discontinued now. I don't really like this blush too much. The colour is super orange and bold so I had to use a VERY light hand for this and was TOO chalky so now I know why they discontinued it...lol
The other Cargo blush formulas are pretty good and I would say that they are equal or better than Mac/Nars blushes in quality. I love how it contains so much in the tin package. It's VERY WORTH IT. I don't think I'll ever finish one. lol If you want to venture into Cargo blushes....you should TOTALLY get Rome Blush! (I know I've raved about this gazillion times...but this is IT!) It looks amazing on people with my kind of skintone.
So far I have...
Laguna (too chalky & orange), Cable Beach (bronzer/blush), Sunset Beach (bronzer/blush), Siena, Matte Beach Blush, Rome (MUST HAVE)
RedRibbon
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Hey,
I have noticed that the Boots which stock Cargo tend to only have the lash activator whereas the Sainsburys have a wider range, they have lip stuff, blushers, eye stuff and also bronzers so that might be worth checking out.
Re. Chanel, my mum SWEARS by the rouge hydrabase lippies, they are like the perfect mix of strong colour and shine. They don't look super shiny like some glossy lipsticks do, the gloss is subtle but is surely there. They last an age and also stay on your lips all day regardless of what you eat/drink. The last time I bought her one it was £15 but I think it's gone up now to about £17.
| Originally Posted by DirtyPlum
I am so excited about Cargo. I noticed arlier on today that Boots (chemist in UK) sells Cargo online only. I keep hearing about their bronzers and blushers so will look it up. I need a Dior palette. I bought a couple of BB shimmerbricks but found the texture a bit coarse and chalky on asian skintones - so sold them. I find the newer MAC msfs a lot better but Nars wins hands down with its blusher formula (albastross won me another compliment today 
I tried Chanels foundation but dont think they are yellow enough and their mascara was a let down. I'll keep going back to them for their fragrances however. I have a couple of Shu lipsticks and like their colour range but cant buy any other lipsticks cos MAC has spoiled me. Same for the glosses - pretty but not long lasting. Lashes and brushes - definitely!
But two brands out of four is oohhhkkaaaaay... I guess. |
Hey,
I have noticed that the Boots which stock Cargo tend to only have the lash activator whereas the Sainsburys have a wider range, they have lip stuff, blushers, eye stuff and also bronzers so that might be worth checking out.
Re. Chanel, my mum SWEARS by the rouge hydrabase lippies, they are like the perfect mix of strong colour and shine. They don't look super shiny like some glossy lipsticks do, the gloss is subtle but is surely there. They last an age and also stay on your lips all day regardless of what you eat/drink. The last time I bought her one it was £15 but I think it's gone up now to about £17.
shaista1985
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hey guys, wanted to ask, i just go cheeky bronze msf.. what would be the best blush to use it with for the best look? please do let me know know, iv got many of the MAC blushes, which one most complimentary wth cheeky bronze.
i have a big night out and want to have flawless makeup - like many of u here
i have a big night out and want to have flawless makeup - like many of u here
shaista1985
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iv been catching up and intrigued to try the revlon colour stay foundation now as i normally wear SFF.
what shade do i get if i wear SSF in NC35?
thanks in advance
what shade do i get if i wear SSF in NC35?
thanks in advance
Ziya
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Hey Shaista! I'm currently wearing Toast and I usually wear NC 43 in Select.
Toast is a tad pinkier and darker but its matching my harsh summer tan perfectly I think..Come fall, I will most definitely be reaching for something different or at least mixing this with the next shade up! HTH!
what shade are you in SFF?
I found this chart on MUA...
Revlon Colorstay with Softflex vs. MAC SFF:
Ivory: NW 15 lightest of the bunch
Buff: NC20 best match for fair NCs
Sand Beige: NC20-25 with somewhat neutral undertones
Nude: NC25 with peachy undertones, definitely not for pinks or true golden
Natural Beige: NW20 tends to run pink
Medium Beige: NC27 between Sand Beige and Golden Beige
Fresh Beige: NW25 with pinky undertones
Golden Beige: NC30 with truest yellow/olive undertones
Warm Golden: NW30/NC30 with somewhat neutral undertones
True Beige: NW30 with pinky undertones (for Fresh Beige in summer)
Natural Tan: NC40/NC42 more neutral than golden caramel
Early Tan: NW35 with somewhat peach undertones
Rich Tan: NC 40/42 with yellowish undertones
Golden Caramel: NC40/NC42 more golden than natural tan
Toast: NW43/NC45 with neutral undertones
Rich Ginger: NW45 very peachy-pink
Caramel: NC45 seems to run true to color
Cappucino: NC50 slightly more peach than Caramel
Mahogany: NW50/NC55 the darkest of NWs but not extremely peachy
Mocha: NW55 seems to be very cool toned, almost grey undertone
Toast is a tad pinkier and darker but its matching my harsh summer tan perfectly I think..Come fall, I will most definitely be reaching for something different or at least mixing this with the next shade up! HTH!
what shade are you in SFF?
I found this chart on MUA...
Revlon Colorstay with Softflex vs. MAC SFF:
Ivory: NW 15 lightest of the bunch
Buff: NC20 best match for fair NCs
Sand Beige: NC20-25 with somewhat neutral undertones
Nude: NC25 with peachy undertones, definitely not for pinks or true golden
Natural Beige: NW20 tends to run pink
Medium Beige: NC27 between Sand Beige and Golden Beige
Fresh Beige: NW25 with pinky undertones
Golden Beige: NC30 with truest yellow/olive undertones
Warm Golden: NW30/NC30 with somewhat neutral undertones
True Beige: NW30 with pinky undertones (for Fresh Beige in summer)
Natural Tan: NC40/NC42 more neutral than golden caramel
Early Tan: NW35 with somewhat peach undertones
Rich Tan: NC 40/42 with yellowish undertones
Golden Caramel: NC40/NC42 more golden than natural tan
Toast: NW43/NC45 with neutral undertones
Rich Ginger: NW45 very peachy-pink
Caramel: NC45 seems to run true to color
Cappucino: NC50 slightly more peach than Caramel
Mahogany: NW50/NC55 the darkest of NWs but not extremely peachy
Mocha: NW55 seems to be very cool toned, almost grey undertone
highonmac
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Hi Ladies. I need a few suggestions. I have not been purchasing much makeup lately but I have been wearing a few things constantly and thats a nice matte shadow on the lid almost skin tone and black wing eyeliner, blush and lipstick.
I currently don't have to much lipsticks so what do you recommend getting for everyday uni. I am an nc45 but I think I am much lighter since the mac foundation makes me look dark...so maybe...hmm oh i am an mufe mat velvet in 65. That seems to match me perfectly. I am looking for soft almost pale pink. Generally really soft pale but not colourless pinks or peaches.
For blush, same neutral tone but cooler mauvey pinks like stark naked which is to die for. I am also looking for a contour colour.
I currently don't have to much lipsticks so what do you recommend getting for everyday uni. I am an nc45 but I think I am much lighter since the mac foundation makes me look dark...so maybe...hmm oh i am an mufe mat velvet in 65. That seems to match me perfectly. I am looking for soft almost pale pink. Generally really soft pale but not colourless pinks or peaches.
For blush, same neutral tone but cooler mauvey pinks like stark naked which is to die for. I am also looking for a contour colour.
DirtyPlum
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Heeey. Yes, I did!
I bought the following:
Jemma Kidd
Mia lipstick, lovely colour and good texture.
Stay put (or something) eyeliner in Mahogany - does stay but needs to be more pigmented.
Got given the wipes and clear gloss as free samples - tripe!
Overall - wont be buying from this brand again, belongs in Boots and certainly not worthy of being sold in Space NK!
MAC
Cranapple lipliner
High Def lipstick - amplified cream, semi nude colour
Rich Coral CCB - pretty but now wish I had gone for Virgin Isle
Ultra-elegant slimshine - not sure how I missed this must-have
Illamasqua
Hussy blusher - a little like Fluer Power from MAC
a brown eyeshadow that I cant remember the name of
Eve Lom
Skincare intro pack - NEW OBSESSION - its LOVE.
What will you be buying???
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Seriously, most will work with MSF. But mostly bronzey, peachy toned blushers.
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Re lipsticks - I have posted quite a few times on here, listing good lipsticks. I'll try and dig it out again, but you can search this thread.
Blush - try Coygirl, Blushbaby, Breath of Plum for cool toned mauvey pink colours that are similar to SN and will suit NC44/45. For contour try MSFN in Dark or Deep Dark.
| Originally Posted by nunu
^Have you gone on a beauty shopping spree? I'm dying to but i'll wait till after Eid
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Heeey. Yes, I did!
I bought the following:
Jemma Kidd
Mia lipstick, lovely colour and good texture.
Stay put (or something) eyeliner in Mahogany - does stay but needs to be more pigmented.
Got given the wipes and clear gloss as free samples - tripe!
Overall - wont be buying from this brand again, belongs in Boots and certainly not worthy of being sold in Space NK!
MAC
Cranapple lipliner
High Def lipstick - amplified cream, semi nude colour
Rich Coral CCB - pretty but now wish I had gone for Virgin Isle
Ultra-elegant slimshine - not sure how I missed this must-have
Illamasqua
Hussy blusher - a little like Fluer Power from MAC
a brown eyeshadow that I cant remember the name of
Eve Lom
Skincare intro pack - NEW OBSESSION - its LOVE.
What will you be buying???
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| Originally Posted by shaista1985
hey guys, wanted to ask, i just go cheeky bronze msf.. what would be the best blush to use it with for the best look? |
Seriously, most will work with MSF. But mostly bronzey, peachy toned blushers.
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| Originally Posted by highonmac
I currently don't have to much lipsticks so what do you recommend getting for everyday uni. I am an nc45 but I think I am much lighter since the mac foundation makes me look dark...so maybe...hmm oh i am an mufe mat velvet in 65. That seems to match me perfectly. I am looking for soft almost pale pink. Generally really soft pale but not colourless pinks or peaches. For blush, same neutral tone but cooler mauvey pinks like stark naked which is to die for. I am also looking for a contour colour. |
Re lipsticks - I have posted quite a few times on here, listing good lipsticks. I'll try and dig it out again, but you can search this thread.
Blush - try Coygirl, Blushbaby, Breath of Plum for cool toned mauvey pink colours that are similar to SN and will suit NC44/45. For contour try MSFN in Dark or Deep Dark.
ambodidi
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Hello girls, are we getting our gear ready for Eid/ Dushera/ Diwali/ the wedding season..in that order?? Some of you are fasting and feasting, how is it going?
I'm thinking of buying a MUFE Full Cover Concealer for my under eye circles (BTW, I have found Himalaya Herbals undereye cream from India has helped a bit where more expensive products have been useless, so give it a try)...only thing is I can't go into a shop. I'm NC 30-35 at the moment, Bengali, so I have quite prominent yellow tones. The circles are brownish. Should I try shade 8 or 10? Thanks in advance.
I'm thinking of buying a MUFE Full Cover Concealer for my under eye circles (BTW, I have found Himalaya Herbals undereye cream from India has helped a bit where more expensive products have been useless, so give it a try)...only thing is I can't go into a shop. I'm NC 30-35 at the moment, Bengali, so I have quite prominent yellow tones. The circles are brownish. Should I try shade 8 or 10? Thanks in advance.
TDelicate
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hi everyone! & a belated Ramadan mubarak to everyone fasting
hope the roza's aren' too bad! I can't believe it's already half way over. I'm looking fwd to eid & chaand raat, but I have no idea what I'm wearing, and thus accompanying look, lol. Is it bad that the first thing I think of when I see a shirt is what makeup would look great with it?
i recently just minihauled at mac.. picked up young thing l/g, on display (omg so fierce!) l/g, and desert rose blush (been meaning to get this forever).. i love everything i got!
i checked out mac's nude lips too, but came out underwhelmed surprisingly.. after much scowering, ive decided on nars' belle de jour (sp?!) lipstick coupled with striptease l/g.. now jes waitin on sephora's FF sale to pick em up
so what's looks are everyone plannin for the upcoming holidays? any special hauls in mind?
~*~
i recently just minihauled at mac.. picked up young thing l/g, on display (omg so fierce!) l/g, and desert rose blush (been meaning to get this forever).. i love everything i got!
i checked out mac's nude lips too, but came out underwhelmed surprisingly.. after much scowering, ive decided on nars' belle de jour (sp?!) lipstick coupled with striptease l/g.. now jes waitin on sephora's FF sale to pick em up
so what's looks are everyone plannin for the upcoming holidays? any special hauls in mind?
~*~
Ziya
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I think 8 would work pretty well as a under eye concealor..It has a very strong pink undertone..whereas the 10 has more yellow. If your looking for a spot concealor 10 is your guy..
However, my only concern is how dark these colors are..10 is juat a bit lighter than my skin (nc43) so around an NC40..so keep that in mind and Good Luck!
However, my only concern is how dark these colors are..10 is juat a bit lighter than my skin (nc43) so around an NC40..so keep that in mind and Good Luck!
ambodidi
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Ziya, for undereye circles, a pink tone is better than a yellow tone, right? If the 10 is about NC40, it'll be too dark anyway I guess. 6 will be too light, I'm guessing.
I also notice a lot of buzz around Illamasqua, now at Sephora. Those of you who have tried it out, let us know what you think. It looks like they have colours for us!!
I also notice a lot of buzz around Illamasqua, now at Sephora. Those of you who have tried it out, let us know what you think. It looks like they have colours for us!!
