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

[jazmatazz]

Thanks for all the responses everyone, they have been very helpful!

I haven't tried coverblend or Cover FX, but I will definitely look into them. Those two of MUFE Full Cover are the most promising right now.

My skin is okay right now, it's mainly for older acne scars I am self-conscious about.

 

[jazmatazz]

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Originally Posted by nunu Hi girls! Long time no speak.. Anyone purchased anything from the Holliday stuff? I know i'm a bit late to the party but it was released in the UK on thursday!

I haven't purchased anything from the holiday set yet but I'm thinking about the Sexpot Smoky Pigment set or the Haute High Jinks Warm Pigment set.

The only pigments I have are Tan (love!), Your Ladyship and Off the Radar. I've had tan for years and have barely made a dent in the bottle, so I'm digging the idea of buying smaller size versions and having more options/saving space.

Have you seen the sets in person yet Nunu? Let us know what you think when you do

I'm for sure going to go to MAC soon to get a new lipstick, maybe Half n Half or Kinda Sexy. I'm in a lipstick phase!

 

[jazmatazz]

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Originally Posted by Ziya I took a look at the sets yesterday! Lipglass=boring! some were too sheer on me, while the rest lacked color variety. I figure I really need to use more of the lip products I already have b4 buying new ones Piggies=meh! the smokey and the warm set sounded wonderful, till I realized how dupeable they are. The only ones I really wanted were the antique gold glitter and Naked from the Smokey set. I love Naked, I'm almost done my sample Antique gold is AMAZING over a black base, I swatched it next to Gilt by Association (which I want but I can't have coz of my allergy) and it looked the same! The glitter version was more sparkly but its an excellent dupe IMO In terms of the holdiay stuff, I'm still debating getting a lip bag! lol the one with Fantasia lipstick in it looks dope...I'm still regretting last years holiday eyeshadow palette so I'm not even going to look at this years..

Yeah I'm not into the lipglass sets either, I think I'd rather buy full size ones. I have Ornamental Lustreglass (bronzed copper red) and it's SUPER pigmented and fun.

Ooh I never though of putting Antique Gold over a black base! An MA showed me the lip/eye bags early and I thought they were really cool. Those would make good gifts too.

I really wanted Shimpagne MSF but not enough to buy the whole Fun in the Sun set.

 

[dopista]

I am pretty set on the cool eyes pigment set.. I find myself loving pigments more than shadows right now and only wish platinum pigment was a part of the set.. Based on Nunu's love for shimpagne I just might splurge on fun in the sun.. Nuance seems like it would be flattering on a NC42 (pls correct me if I'm wrong).. and another 182 wouldn't hurt!!
I really am not keen on the palettes... getting one for mommy though..

most probably smoke and mirrors

 

[zerin]

Aww j4lyphe.....I know I'm always with excuses but really...you gotta put in alotta time into these videos....I wish I had time ... but I guess I should try to make the time now lol

dopista - I absolutely love platinum pigments and all those metallic type pigments....especially ROSE GOLD...I think it's my favourite! Nuance would compliment our skintones well...I love it! I think I might get Superdupernatural blush as well...seemed really pretty!

Also, Thanks everyone for recommending Peaches blush...I LOVE IT!
It's now my FAVOURITE Mac Blush EVER! (Second to Desert Rose)

 

[Ziya]

LOVE PEACHES

may my first one RIP...I lost it..lool
I'm almost caving on all three piggie sets, you guys!!! someone stop me!!! seriously..
I just bought the House of Mirth Deep lips set today and almost jizzed in my pants (SNL reference! not me being naughty!) lmao its AMAZING
Fantasia is a lustre lipstick, MLBB bigger badder and sexier than my lips actually
Get RIch quick is my new fav DG and you guys, I don't even really LIKE dg's..I know, its blasphemy, ( I rarely remember to use them!) but I love this one.
Cedar: Also MLBB. Ironically, I bought Half red l/l today too, which is simlar to this but I like Cedar better!!
So guess who's a frickin happy camper? LOL I'm thrilled, I hate when I feel really guilty or down about buying stuff. It really kills the high you know? lol I totally recc you guys try this in store! I'm almost tempted to try on the other lip bag too...:O
*somebody STOP meeeee* (very poor impression of Jim Carey in the mask..) LMAO

 

[zerin]

YAY! Sephora has 20% off in store! Check your e-mails guys! =)

 

[zerin]

I'm definitely going to buy some Nars products (blushes/eyeshadows).....do you guys recommend any other products from Sephora?

 

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by zerin I'm definitely going to buy some Nars products (blushes/eyeshadows).....do you guys recommend any other products from Sephora?

Yay! I got that email too! I am so excited especially since I got 20% off earlier too for another friends and family because one of the ma gave me there card

I can't wait!

I am going to grab some nars lipgloss set and lipsticks and and oh dear i can't wait

 

[Ziya]

I didn't get that email...

weird! Is there a thing to printout and present at the store?

Nars makes great lip products Zerin! I hear they're lipsticks and lip glosses are dope..some to check out: Babydoll, chelsea girls, chihaua, orgasm, greek holiday, gothika, Afghan Red, Dolce Vita and tons more

If you're into skin care, sephora has great brands like Korres (try their yogurt cream I hear its good! Its on my to-try list) Clinique, Kate Sommerville ( good review from Temptalia on their exfoliator) Try out a new perfume! I like Narcisso Rodriguez, Juicy Couture, any of the Ralph Lauren ones, Givenchy has some really beautiful ones too!

If I'm eligible for this 20% off, I think I am going to take the plunge and buy either or both the Clarisonic Mia and GHD..

Keep you guys posted on that lol

 

[zerin]

Thanks for the recs Ziya!

It's actually a printout for 20 % off. I hope you get the e-mail as well.

Other than Nars....I want to explore some Kat Von D products. I don't want their eyeshadow palettes. I might get the black liquid eyeliner and I really want to try out their lipsticks. I heard most of them are matte and I love matte lipsticks! Too bad I can't find any good lippie swatches online to do some research before hand.

 

[Ziya]

Oh yah! the liner sounds bomb ass

my only fear is that its going to be like the Penultimate..dry hard to apply, messy to clean up, fades easily. my BIGGEST MAC regret.

eyeshadow pallettes sound cool too, but really..? Moooooore eyeshadow? I can't, I shouldn't...I probably will.
LMAO

*Prays to the email gods of sephora... *waits a couple seconds....* hits refresh on hotmail...*sees nothing...*frowns.

*rinse and repeat.

 

[DirtyPlum]

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Originally Posted by Ziya I didn't get that email... weird! Is there a thing to printout and present at the store? Nars makes great lip products Zerin! I hear they're lipsticks and lip glosses are dope..some to check out: Babydoll, chelsea girls, chihaua, orgasm, greek holiday, gothika, Afghan Red, Dolce Vita and tons more If you're into skin care, sephora has great brands like Korres (try their yogurt cream I hear its good! Its on my to-try list) Clinique, Kate Sommerville ( good review from Temptalia on their exfoliator) Keep you guys posted on that lol

Girrrrrlllssss, be grateful you actually *have* Sephora. They all closed down in the UK a few years back. booooo

As for NARS lipsticks... only bother with Barbarella, Sex Machine, Cruella and Roman Holiday. Chihuahua gloss. Seriously.... their quality is shocking but those colours are lush so if you must....
Get their blushes tho... go crazy

Ugh, dont touch Clinique skincare. Its raw shit that will strip your skin something silly. Eve Lom all the way.

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Originally Posted by Ziya Oh yah! the liner sounds bomb ass my only fear is that its going to be like the Penultimate..dry hard to apply, messy to clean up, fades easily. my BIGGEST MAC regret. *Prays to the email gods of sephora... *waits a couple seconds....* hits refresh on hotmail...*sees nothing...*frowns. *rinse and repeat.

Totes agree about penultimate....

LOL....

 

[zerin]

Ok so I hauled big time at Sephora yesterday...mostly Nars and I don't know why I never looked into buying Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils...these are just amazing! I only bought one lip pencil which came out with the Nars Fall/Winter Collection called Pop Life...it's this GORGEOUS red/orange colour....I LOVE IT! I wanted to get more of the pencils but realized that it would be smarter/better to buy the holiday sets (includes 3 pencils + sharpener) instead. I went to Holt Renfrew (like Nordstorm) and they never had them at that time....I hope it comes back in December. It's still on the Nars website though so I guess that would be my last option if Holt/Sephora doesn't carry it this year.

So back to my Nars haul....

- Night Porter e/s, Strada e/s, Galapogos e/s, Eurydice duo e/s (came out with the fall/winter collection)
- Mata Hari Blush, Deep Throat Blush, Taj Mahal Blush
- Portofino Multiple, Riviera Multiple

AND...

- MakeupForever Full Cover Concealer #10 (this shade is too light for me by itself so I have to mix it with Mac NW 35 concealer....I really like the pigmentation of this MUFE concealer and this is my second time getting it....it's a staple in my MU stash)
- Benefit Coralista Blush
- The Balm Hot Mama Blush
- Sephora by OPI Nailpolish - What's a Tire Jack? (Matte Black)

Oh yeh...I didn't like the colours of the Kat Von D lipsticks too much so I passed on them this time and the black liquid eyeliner was sold out.

Have you guys bought or have plans on buying anything? The 20% off discount ends on the 15th.

 

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by zerin Ok so I hauled big time at Sephora yesterday...mostly Nars and I don't know why I never looked into buying Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils...these are just amazing! I only bought one lip pencil which came out with the Nars Fall/Winter Collection called Pop Life...it's this GORGEOUS red/orange colour....I LOVE IT! I wanted to get more of the pencils but realized that it would be smarter/better to buy the holiday sets (includes 3 pencils + sharpener) instead. I went to Holt Renfrew (like Nordstorm) and they never had them at that time....I hope it comes back in December. It's still on the Nars website though so I guess that would be my last option if Holt/Sephora doesn't carry it this year. So back to my Nars haul.... - Night Porter e/s, Strada e/s, Galapogos e/s, Eurydice duo e/s (came out with the fall/winter collection) - Mata Hari Blush, Deep Throat Blush, Taj Mahal Blush - Portofino Multiple, Riviera Multiple AND... - MakeupForever Full Cover Concealer #10 (this shade is too light for me by itself so I have to mix it with Mac NW 35 concealer....I really like the pigmentation of this MUFE concealer and this is my second time getting it....it's a staple in my MU stash) - Benefit Coralista Blush - The Balm Hot Mama Blush - Sephora by OPI Nailpolish - What's a Tire Jack? (Matte Black) Oh yeh...I didn't like the colours of the Kat Von D lipsticks too much so I passed on them this time and the black liquid eyeliner was sold out. Have you guys bought or have plans on buying anything? The 20% off discount ends on the 15th.

Oh wow zerin, I didn't go as crazy as you did lol

Okay I also got Eurydice (OMG THE PURPLE), Nars Liner in Blue Bayou, Laura Mercier powder puff, two polishes in domestic goddess and metro chic.....from the last ff sale earlier this month i got NARS Sheer glow foundation and Mutliple in malaysia.

You really need to get the velvet matte lip pencil in cruella, sex machine roman holiday. I love them sooo much. I bought two of the sets earlier this year and gave some of the pencils to my sis. But there to die for.

I love my galapagos and strada and deep throat and mata hari lol. I think i almost have all the nars blushes! O___O Now to get into the multiples. I'm going today again with my friend so i don't know if i might pick up anything...I need to return something..but I am tempted to buy a multiple..not sure

 

[zerin]

I cannot emphasize enough how PRETTY the purple is from the Nars Eurydice eyeshadow duo....it's AMAZING! *drools* Really unique with the blue iridescent sheen!

Ricquetta - I am dying to buy the lip pencil giftsets but Sephora/Holts @ yorkdale never had them out and the lady was like they dont have it this year....but who knos its not holiday season yet....so it might release near Christmas? It's still on the Nars website though but I would rather buy it in store. So if you do see any of the lip pencil sets....let me know where. Thanx!

 

[cocolicouss]

All this nars talk is making me really want to go to sephora and get sum for my self but im upset i never got the coupon in the email to print out

 

[rdent]

I took advantage of the sephora sale and got myself the NARS Multiple Coffret...n I am lovingggggggggg it !!!

 

[jazmatazz]

I got Nars Taj Mahal blush and MUFE Full Cover Concealer. The blush is awesome and super pigmented. And the concealer is great too.

I got the blush because of the beautiful swatch on your blog Zerin

The folks at the Nars counter are spectacular. I will definitely return in the future.

 

[zerin]

Check out this 22% off Nars discount. I think this discount is only for USA. I don't think Nars even ships to Canada. =S

NARS Cosmetics: Save 22% off $60+!