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

[Ziya]

Yah I didnt get the invite either lol but looks like you guys had some great hauls! I should def check out Taj Mahal blush, the Multiple coffret and the lip pencils..Havent seen either set at my sephora though..? hmmm I'll keep checking though.
My question is, whats the staying power of the lip pencils?

I have a really bad habit of smushing my lips togethor from time to time (like when I'm thinking), which is why I prefer glosses or lipsticks with lots of slip LMAO it makes it easier to fidget! (blushes) I cannot believe I just admitted that!
But yah, I do it SO I'm trying to make it a point to find some long wearing lip products!
Dunno if I told you guys, but I hit up the Bay recently and picked up MUFE full cover in 12 to mixwith my 6 ...I really like it, except it doesn't mix well with its sister! I find it dries way to fast and is too hard to blend. So I mix a decimal point sized amount with my Select cover up in NW35 and it works great.
I also bought the five pencil set of MUFE aqua eyes...those are going RIGHT back! soo not worth the money..I was really dissapointed! didn't last on my waterline and was average on the top line..plus the pencils were tiny and I onlly liked two of the colors.

I'd reccomend Gosh pencil in Ink Black for anyone interested. It's so easy to apply, looks like liquid liner its that DARK, and it stays on even while in the pool. However, this is ONLY for the top line, its not meant for waterline and doesn't work well for that purpose. This and the extreme art liquid is HG for me!
Also, ladies if you haven't tried Chanel's Rouge Allure Lip Laques yet, please try them on! they're that amazing. I have Dragon and its the most perfect red I've ever seen (so universal!) and I plan on picking up Phoenix (dusty rose) and Oriental (brownish red)
With the chanel L/L these last me reaaaaaally long they even fade into a gorgeuous stain.

 

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by Ziya Yah I didnt get the invite either lol but looks like you guys had some great hauls! I should def check out Taj Mahal blush, the Multiple coffret and the lip pencils..Havent seen either set at my sephora though..? hmmm I'll keep checking though. My question is, whats the staying power of the lip pencils? I have a really bad habit of smushing my lips togethor from time to time (like when I'm thinking), which is why I prefer glosses or lipsticks with lots of slip LMAO it makes it easier to fidget! (blushes) I cannot believe I just admitted that! But yah, I do it SO I'm trying to make it a point to find some long wearing lip products! Dunno if I told you guys, but I hit up the Bay recently and picked up MUFE full cover in 12 to mixwith my 6 ...I really like it, except it doesn't mix well with its sister! I find it dries way to fast and is too hard to blend. So I mix a decimal point sized amount with my Select cover up in NW35 and it works great. I also bought the five pencil set of MUFE aqua eyes...those are going RIGHT back! soo not worth the money..I was really dissapointed! didn't last on my waterline and was average on the top line..plus the pencils were tiny and I onlly liked two of the colors. I'd reccomend Gosh pencil in Ink Black for anyone interested. It's so easy to apply, looks like liquid liner its that DARK, and it stays on even while in the pool. However, this is ONLY for the top line, its not meant for waterline and doesn't work well for that purpose. This and the extreme art liquid is HG for me! Also, ladies if you haven't tried Chanel's Rouge Allure Lip Laques yet, please try them on! they're that amazing. I have Dragon and its the most perfect red I've ever seen (so universal!) and I plan on picking up Phoenix (dusty rose) and Oriental (brownish red) With the chanel L/L these last me reaaaaaally long they even fade into a gorgeuous stain.

I find the lip pencils lasted fairly long. Its really nice semi-matte and feels great on my lips. You loose quite a bit of product from sharpening it but the colours are stunning.

I have the mufe liner in black and I am not too impressed. I only purchased it because the Sephora was out of the urban decay one. I was desperate for a black liner so i purchased it but now the GOSH one sounds very appealing to me.

i saw the chanel l/l on temptalia's blog and looooved the colors especially dragon! I can't seem to pull of reds but maybe just maybe....

 

[zerin]

Oooo those Chanel's Rouge Allure Lip Laques look amazing! I'm gonna try them on soon. =) Thnx Ziya!

 

[Ziya]

hehehee! (Does happy enabler dance) lol
Anybody here like Estee Lauder DW? I got a sample for the light version and I have to say, I reeeeally like it! Unfortunately, the SA matched me in intensity 3.0 which is a smidgen light for me. I did some research on MUA and a lot of girls in my coloring use 4.0 so I will go back and try that soon.

For now, I'm mixing it with Studio Sculpt in NC42 (too dark

makes me look dirty) and the combo is working REALLY well. I got so many compliments on my MU today

(glows with happiness)

Also, another rave for WnW bronzer in Tahitian Tan, makes me feel sexy in a Kim K. way loool (le Sigh for chubby cheeks!)

Being a poor Uni student with a mu addiction sucks! So I've resolved to curb my spending in the next lil while...For instance, I've been lemming a black e/l for my waterline lately and wanted to get UD zero. I realized that I rarely use up any of my products and I have a full size Stila Kajal lying around. Instead of letting products that don't work collect dust while a buy new things, I hereby resolve to finish Sh!% by figuring out how to make it work for me.
A tip I picked up from TiffanyD (god I love her) is to only line the outer half of your waterline verrry lightly then use a brush to pat it into the lashes and out toward the inner corner. Kinda like spreading butter on toast..

It worked! No smudgies, just awesome long lasting intense black!
HTH someone...
Anybody else feeling the pinch? if so, what are you doing to help your wallet?

 

[glossysuru]

I've recently found products that actually match my skin tone finally! I use mostly MAC now

I love their mineralize loose foundation, and I recently bought their creme base in hush, which gives my face a real nice dewy look but not too shiny!
I have so many blushes, but a lot of impulse buys like some dior blushes! I'm using superorgasm by nars at the moment, and the big glitter chunks makes me happy

Like many of you, I cannot live without eyeliner! It has to be black

I think UD zero is really long lasting love it!!
I really want some more nude lippys!!

 

[yu.neek]

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Originally Posted by Ziya I'd reccomend Gosh pencil in Ink Black for anyone interested. It's so easy to apply, looks like liquid liner its that DARK, and it stays on even while in the pool. However, this is ONLY for the top line, its not meant for waterline and doesn't work well for that purpose. This and the extreme art liquid is HG for me!

They have Gosh cosmetics at Shoppers right? I havent tried any of their stuff but I've been on the hunt for a really good, darkkk dark black eyeliner.. I hate the ones that smudge, they make my undereye circles look worse! (u desi girls know what im talking about!)

 

[zerin]

I just bought Chanel lip laque in Dragon (a gorgeous red that suits all skintones) and it's AMAZING!!!! Super pigmented!!!!.....Super OPAQUE!.....(no joke)....and I absolutely love the stain it leaves as well.

 

[dopista]

I was wondering if anyone in here wears pigments often and could give me recs on some great ones for nc 42.. I have cocomotion (love), golden olive, melon and teal. I really like the look of the metal PRO ones and have my heart set on gold, rose gold and platinum. Which pigments am I missing? Do I need mixing medium or does foiling with Fix+ give a similar effect? What do you think about the holiday sexpot smokey piggie set?
Also, UD Book of shadows II and superstash pencils: To buy or not to buy? I need some gentle nudging before I shop

Sorry for the question overload!

 

[Sojourner]

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[jazmatazz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopista I was wondering if anyone in here wears pigments often and could give me recs on some great ones for nc 42.. I have cocomotion (love), golden olive, melon and teal. I really like the look of the metal PRO ones and have my heart set on gold, rose gold and platinum. Which pigments am I missing? Do I need mixing medium or does foiling with Fix+ give a similar effect? What do you think about the holiday sexpot smokey piggie set? Also, UD Book of shadows II and superstash pencils: To buy or not to buy? I need some gentle nudging before I shop Sorry for the question overload!

I'm NC 43 and love Tan Pigment

. I'm not sure if it's similar to Cocomotion.

 

[jazmatazz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziya hehehee! (Does happy enabler dance) lol Anybody here like Estee Lauder DW? I got a sample for the light version and I have to say, I reeeeally like it! Unfortunately, the SA matched me in intensity 3.0 which is a smidgen light for me. I did some research on MUA and a lot of girls in my coloring use 4.0 so I will go back and try that soon. For now, I'm mixing it with Studio Sculpt in NC42 (too dark makes me look dirty) and the combo is working REALLY well. I got so many compliments on my MU today (glows with happiness) Also, another rave for WnW bronzer in Tahitian Tan, makes me feel sexy in a Kim K. way loool (le Sigh for chubby cheeks!) Being a poor Uni student with a mu addiction sucks! So I've resolved to curb my spending in the next lil while...For instance, I've been lemming a black e/l for my waterline lately and wanted to get UD zero. I realized that I rarely use up any of my products and I have a full size Stila Kajal lying around. Instead of letting products that don't work collect dust while a buy new things, I hereby resolve to finish Sh!% by figuring out how to make it work for me. A tip I picked up from TiffanyD (god I love her) is to only line the outer half of your waterline verrry lightly then use a brush to pat it into the lashes and out toward the inner corner. Kinda like spreading butter on toast.. It worked! No smudgies, just awesome long lasting intense black! HTH someone... Anybody else feeling the pinch? if so, what are you doing to help your wallet?

I'm feeling the pinch in that I really want to make sure I am buying something that I will keep and use.

For me this means limited drugstore purchases. My sister pointed out when I buy drugstore stuff I usually later find something very similar at MAC or Sephora to replace it so it's not saving me any $. Then I end up giving away/getting rid of the drugstore version. I'm better off finding something at MAC/Sephora first. Seems a little counter intuitive but it's been working. Lipliners, mascara and pressed powder are the exception as I find drugstore ones I like much better and are waay cheaper.

Also research on Specktra/MUA on products and reading reviews before buying. It's been very helpful. I try not to purchase any MU on a whim without reading reviews. And like you mentioned trying to use super like items up before buying another one. I made myself finish my smoulder eye kohl before purchasing a Feline. Wanting to use it up to buy something new is a good incentive, and means less product laying around. It's hard though!

I love TiffanyD too! Definitely one of my favorite Youtubers, and she is so sweet in her vids too.

 

[Glitterati*]

Just got back from a US shopping day and of course bought some makeup. I ended up getting Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Barcelona. Interestingly I was being helped by a Nars National Makeup Artist who was visiting the store, she thought by looking at me that I was Syracuse but when she tried both on me we both decided the Barcelona was a better match, because it does look light in the container but when you put it on it matches my skin tone.

I also got Praline concealer, she told me to put concealer on first, then foundation and then go over with concealer again and that will help conceal those under eye circles! I'm almost out of my Mac concealer so thought I would try this as I am always on a quest to find the perfect concealer that actually works!!

Last thing I got was Viridiana lipstick and at first it looked really dark but she showed me how to use it lightly for day and then go to nightime with more product. I really like it.

Do you ladies have any more suggestions for Nars lipstick colors, I am really liking their product so creamy and pigmented.

 

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by Glitterati* Just got back from a US shopping day and of course bought some makeup. I ended up getting Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Barcelona. Interestingly I was being helped by a Nars National Makeup Artist who was visiting the store, she thought by looking at me that I was Syracuse but when she tried both on me we both decided the Barcelona was a better match, because it does look light in the container but when you put it on it matches my skin tone. I also got Praline concealer, she told me to put concealer on first, then foundation and then go over with concealer again and that will help conceal those under eye circles! I'm almost out of my Mac concealer so thought I would try this as I am always on a quest to find the perfect concealer that actually works!! Last thing I got was Viridiana lipstick and at first it looked really dark but she showed me how to use it lightly for day and then go to nightime with more product. I really like it. Do you ladies have any more suggestions for Nars lipstick colors, I am really liking their product so creamy and pigmented.

Nars Funny Face, Roman Holiday, Niagara, Dolce Vita are among of my faves oh and belle de jour! Stunning nude!

 

[Ziya]

lipshtiksss...oh my...
Gahhh I need to actually use my MAC ones more often to justify buying more!
lmao Im harsh lemming sooo many lip products right now! Thanks for the reccs ladies, Roman Holiday looks like a dream..(sigh)

Thanks for the tip Jazmatazz!

I've been bumping into ppl lately at the DS coz I'm walking around reading MUA reviews on my phone

I am sooooooo glad you got Dragon Zerin! It looks AMAZING on you

Have you noticed it makes your teeth look really whitE? I think its coz its blue based..

Glitterati, I was matched with Barcelona too! You're totally right, It looks super light in the bottle but goes on perfect match
I really liked that foundation so do let me know how you like their concealer, I'd love to try it!

TIA! the lippie sounds amazing, darker colors are hot for fall/winter

Sojourner, shpanx for fueling my piggie addiction!

my list, it groweth exponentially! loool

Yu.Neek, god I love your signature! soo hot...Gosh is at Shoppers! I feel your pain on the dark circles (sigh) Def try the pencil, its worth it. I'd honestly wait for a sale though, coz they usually run 11 bux and during sales they drop to like 7-8 dollars...

Glossyuru, what dior blushes do you really like? I am a total blush whore
(and so are other lovelies on this board *cough, Zerin, cough*) I'd love to try some out. I think She who shall not be named..(Tempt!@#$) reviewed and loved rose brazilia or something like that..? want to try that one..
some nude lippies I love are, Mac freckletone, cherish/brave new bronzer
Rimmel birthday suit..

last thing, sorry I got so "Thanks" happy on this page, u guys are all soo helpful, I couldn't resist! lool I love this thread....
Also, the smilies...LOL

 

[zerin]

Thnx Ziya! I'm totally loving DRAGON! The blue based red does help those teeth. I also got 2 other friends hooked on Dragon too....lol =) Too bad Chanel doesn't have enough colour selection in the laques...wished they have more shades!

 

[highonmac]

Hi ladies! I finally got a mufe pallete and purchased three new shadows to alongside my mufe 92. I am really thinking about getting a few more shadows, do you guys recommend anything more wearable and just plain unique. I am not to into the blue blue like electric eel blue but soft colours, neutrals or even purple would great

 

[nunu]

Hello girlies!

How have you all been?

I've been wanting to try a new foundation, Studio fix fluid maybe? because my studio tech isn't as creamy as it used to be and i want a bit more coverage. I have oily skin (cheeks, nose and top of my eyebrows get shiny too). I also i find that within 3 hours my blusher is already gone..What do you girls think i should do? I use MAC's blot powder pressed to set everything but i still get shine within 3 hours :s

 

[Ziya]

HEY nunu! long time no see on this board my lovely

have you tried MUFE liquid? I think Mat velvet is a big hit for girls with oily skin..
I'd say get a sample of the SFF...doesn't hurt to try! I've heard good things about its coverage abilities, I don't remember you saying you need a ton of coverage though..so maybe try it with a brush sprayed with fix + when you do try it..

highonmac: I've been eyeing the MUFE shadows too! I was looking at the neutrals..(Drools) sorry I don't shade names and such but do take a look at
The Next Best Thing to Going Shopping Yourself and hit the MUFE tag on the right of your screen. She has swatches..Also, check out Zerin's blog for her picks!
Do let us know what you end up getting

I'm hoping SO will get me a gc to either Metrotown (a huge mall with a bay and mac store etc) Sephora or a MAC gc..I'm dying for N collection lipsuff repromotes in Warm and Cozy!!

And more Chanel lip laques...and Nars blushes...

Love lace looked boring, though i may look at Icescape Lipglass

 

[Ziya]

what's everyone excited about from the new collections??

 

[nunu]

Hello my lovely Ziya!

Unfortunately we don't have MUFE in the UK

otherwise i would've gone to get matched, i heard some great things about it too! But i don't want to risk it and buy a shade online which might turn out not good on me.

I've been interested in the Face and Body by MAC aswell, heard good things about it too. I'm in two minds.

I'm looking forward to Warm and Cozy more than Love lace. But i do want to check out love lace eyeshadow it looks nice. I also want to check out utterly discrete lipglass, i've already got icescape which is nice but only on top of lipsticks not bare lips.

It seems like forever since we got a new collection from MAC..There's free shipping on the uk website and i've been eyeing up Plum foolrey(sp?), and Ambering Rose. But i think i will hold out and wait for now.