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

[DirtyPlum]

HERES A DIRECT COPY OF MY POST ON PAGE 2 RE MAC LIPSTICKS, with subtle changes:

I'm South Asian too, thanks for posting the thread!

I'm an NC40-42 and would second what Shabdebaz has said about Spirit and VG5 ...and also Blacktrack and Smolder...

The mineralize skinfinishes Light Flush and Warmed are a must have and Love Nectar gloss is beautiful!!

Here are some other recs:

Lipsticks:
nudes - Freckletone, viva glam 2,Hug Me, Cherish, Jubilee, spirit, half n half, kinda sexy, velvet teddy
pink - pink plaid, creme de la femme, sweetie, lovelorn, intimate
plum/purple ish - up the amp, plumful, syrup, craving, budding lust
red/coral - profusion, vegas volt, viva glam 1, lady bug, ruby woo
browny pinks - fast play, twig, cosmic

Lipglass/plush:
nudes - Viva glam V, VI, lust,
peachy/golden - love nectar, big baby
coral - lychee luxe, missy, pink lemonade
pinks - pinkarat, pink poodle, ample pink (a must)

Blushes
Breath of plum, plum foolery, margin, prism, harmony, dame, gingerly, coygirl, peachykeen, fleur power... i could go on!!

Do any of you actually work for MAC? I do...

 

[Glitterati]

Thanks DirtyPlum your post was really helpful. I took it with me when I went to Mac today. I really liked Hug Me, Cherish, Half and Half, Lovelorn and Syrup so I have lots to choose from.

Thanks also to Nunu, you are very helpful and I love reading your posts!

While I was there I got the MA to put some Petticoat on me and I really liked it, I ended up buying it. Did any of you buy it and what do you think?

My sister has Warmed so I have tried it and really liked it. Do you guys think that So Ceylon is similiar to Warmed, if it is then I would like to buy it too!

 

[studiosila]

You can create a remarkable look with gentled angled eyebrows, with threading or tweezing. the key is to take a white eye pencil and draw the shape that you desire under your brow - this really creates a clean line and avoids, over enthusiasm in tweezing! For those who have really sensitive skin, applying a bit of tooth ache gel gently numbs the area

My toughest face challenges are when brides show up with waxed eyebrows that look like 'commas' or are true semi circles!!!

 

[studiosila]

Im an NC 37/C4 (depending on the time of year)

For the glow look- i use honor above cheekbones with deeper refined bronze on the cheeks and hollows, however, any thing that shimmers creates an over exaggerated highlight in direct flash photography and makes your face look oily rather than glowing!

 

[DirtyPlum]

I believe Warmed is a little more bronze than So Ceylon. SC goes on like a very natural gold whereas Warmed add more bronzey colour.

 

[Shal]

I tested out Hug Me in the shop but it didnt seem to go well with my complexion. After about 20mins of faffing about i settled on Fresh Brew, its almost the perfect colour that i was after.

Ill post some piccies at a later stage

I also bought myself Syrup which is quite a pale pink, but doesnt drown out my skin. I used it with my Petticoat MSF on holiday

 

[Glitterati]

Wow! Studiosila, your website is absolutely gorgeous especially the wedding ones, I was in awe just looking at it, you made the brides look stunning! (Edit: I am assuming you did the makeup?)

 

[Ziya]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabdebaz I'm Indian...I have gone from being an NC30 to currently NC42. I have tanned quite a bit from going on a couple of vacations. My staples are: Smolder eye kohl (the more the better), Blacktrack fluidline, a good eye lash curler and mascara, Improper Copper Cream Colour Base and Matte Bronzer from MAC. Besides this, for blush colours my faves are Plum Foolery and Sunbasque. I also like Pink Swoon for a brighter look. Eyeshadow colours are basically limitless. Same goes for lips. I think the only colour that doesn't look that great on Indian skin is light mauvy pinks, like Politely Pink or Pervette. I think ALL of the Viva Glams look great on Indians, depending on what liner you wear with it. A great everyday nude lipstick is Spirit with either Spice, Hover, or Beurre lipliner. Pair that with Viva Glam V gloss...beautiful!

Hey hun, quick question! I have plum foolery and I've used it TWICE I simply cannot get it to work for me! whats your secret? lol

 

[DirtyPlum]

^^ Plum Foolery is a flattering shade for all skintones. Why do you feel you cannot make it work for you, what do you not like about it?

 

[studiosila]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glitterati Wow! Studiosila, your website is absolutely gorgeous especially the wedding ones, I was in awe just looking at it, you made the brides look stunning! (Edit: I am assuming you did the makeup?)

Thank YOU! Yes i did do the makeup for all the brides

 

[ashpardesi]

Hi I am NC 40, and my fav blush is MACs desert rose, I apply it on the side of my cheek and apply a light coat of so ceylon MSF( a rosy bronze) on top my desert rose blush and then I apply MSF duo (DARK),the highlight side which is a golden carmel or my apples and top of my cheek bone...I think it shld give u somewhat close to Ranis look..

 

[anita22]

mimibrowneyes, try Freckletone lipstick, I am NC35 and it's my favourite nude.

 

[Ms.Shanti]

i'm South Indian and Mexican..(i know..weird)..lol..but I use Bare Minerals Warmth as a bronzer.It seems to work well on warm-dark skin.I also found out that alot of orangey toned blushes look good on our skin just because of the way we're pigmented..I like NARS "TAJ MAHAL"..not to be cliche'..lol..Even though it's a really heavy pigmented blush it has a really pretty golden tone in it.I use just a little and it goes a lonnnnng way.

 

[Arissa]

Hi All,

First post and what a great thread.
Having discovered makeup four and a half weeks ago; at the tender age of 44 (I know shouldn't tell age

), but it is rather funny.
I thought I'd share some of my discoveries as you have been kind enough to do the same.

After venturing into makep every couple of years and coming away dissappointed with too orange or too white/grayish foundations, I heard about MAC, and that they could match my Indian skin colour. I couldn't wait to get to the nearest branch, whilst on a short break away. Luckily I met a fantastic MAC rep who knew her job! Matched me to NC42, gave me NW40 concealer to help with horrendous hereditary black panda circles, and I felt like a new woman.
Since then I've been addicted, and much to DH consternation making up for lost time

Another great discoverey is BB cream Dark Peach corrector, which completely hides my black circles, Highly recommended.

Also, I could never wear surma, which I loved, because I would end up rubbing my eyes and adding to the black circles. Now I've discovered Bobbi Browns Ivy shimmer gel liner. Doesn't budge, at all and at last I can wear surma again.

Also discovered I can wear green on my eyes, wow!

I really feel like a kid in a toy shop!

I've bought eyemakeup, (Haven't tried any for many years,) and love, Shroom, Woodwinked, Patina, Jest, Amber Lights, Ricepaper and Club. (Not sure what to do with club though, looked great on my hand

.)

Love Fix+. Also bought the MAC face brush set, in red she said edition. Love the brushes.

Not overly impressed with the prep+prime though. But Shadow Insurance base for eyes does what it says, excellent stuff.

I also have NARS Torrid, and Orgasm. Although I feel that I need to touch up more with the later, perhaps I'm not doing it right?

Unfortunately MAC reps in my local branch, don't appear as clued up as the first rep I met, about asian colours, so I still can't find a MAC lippie. Would like a nude, but tried Glam V, VI and Hug Me and didn't feel they looked right. C'est La vie.

Still on a voyage of discovery, and loving every moment!


(My children think their mummy's gone doo-laly)

 

[Ms.Shanti]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arissa Hi All, First post and what a great thread. Having discovered makeup four and a half weeks ago; at the tender age of 44 (I know shouldn't tell age ), but it is rather funny. I thought I'd share some of my discoveries as you have been kind enough to do the same. After venturing into makep every couple of years and coming away dissappointed with too orange or too white/grayish foundations, I heard about MAC, and that they could match my Indian skin colour. I couldn't wait to get to the nearest branch, whilst on a short break away. Luckily I met a fantastic MAC rep who knew her job! Matched me to NC42, gave me NW40 concealer to help with horrendous hereditary black panda circles, and I felt like a new woman. Since then I've been addicted, and much to DH consternation making up for lost time Another great discoverey is BB cream Dark Peach corrector, which completely hides my black circles, Highly recommended. Also, I could never wear surma, which I loved, because I would end up rubbing my eyes and adding to the black circles. Now I've discovered Bobbi Browns Ivy shimmer gel liner. Doesn't budge, at all and at last I can wear surma again. Also discovered I can wear green on my eyes, wow! I really feel like a kid in a toy shop! I've bought eyemakeup, (Haven't tried any for many years,) and love, Shroom, Woodwinked, Patina, Jest, Amber Lights, Ricepaper and Club. (Not sure what to do with club though, looked great on my hand .) Love Fix+. Also bought the MAC face brush set, in red she said edition. Love the brushes. Not overly impressed with the prep+prime though. But Shadow Insurance base for eyes does what it says, excellent stuff. I also have NARS Torrid, and Orgasm. Although I feel that I need to touch up more with the later, perhaps I'm not doing it right? Unfortunately MAC reps in my local branch, don't appear as clued up as the first rep I met, about asian colours, so I still can't find a MAC lippie. Would like a nude, but tried Glam V, VI and Hug Me and didn't feel they looked right. C'est La vie. Still on a voyage of discovery, and loving every moment! (My children think their mummy's gone doo-laly)

welcome to the world of makeup!!

..I'm a licensed Esthetician and something that i can recommend for the "panda eyes" is orange oil... add a little drop of it to your under eye cream at night and this should help lighten up the problem...Or even an eye cream with Ester-C in it will help..Please don't use it straight though, because this will damage delicate under eye skin!!

 

[Ziya]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arissa Hi All, First post and what a great thread. Having discovered makeup four and a half weeks ago; at the tender age of 44 (I know shouldn't tell age ), but it is rather funny. I thought I'd share some of my discoveries as you have been kind enough to do the same. After venturing into makep every couple of years and coming away dissappointed with too orange or too white/grayish foundations, I heard about MAC, and that they could match my Indian skin colour. I couldn't wait to get to the nearest branch, whilst on a short break away. Luckily I met a fantastic MAC rep who knew her job! Matched me to NC42, gave me NW40 concealer to help with horrendous hereditary black panda circles, and I felt like a new woman. Since then I've been addicted, and much to DH consternation making up for lost time Another great discoverey is BB cream Dark Peach corrector, which completely hides my black circles, Highly recommended. Also, I could never wear surma, which I loved, because I would end up rubbing my eyes and adding to the black circles. Now I've discovered Bobbi Browns Ivy shimmer gel liner. Doesn't budge, at all and at last I can wear surma again. Also discovered I can wear green on my eyes, wow! I really feel like a kid in a toy shop! I've bought eyemakeup, (Haven't tried any for many years,) and love, Shroom, Woodwinked, Patina, Jest, Amber Lights, Ricepaper and Club. (Not sure what to do with club though, looked great on my hand .) Love Fix+. Also bought the MAC face brush set, in red she said edition. Love the brushes. Not overly impressed with the prep+prime though. But Shadow Insurance base for eyes does what it says, excellent stuff. I also have NARS Torrid, and Orgasm. Although I feel that I need to touch up more with the later, perhaps I'm not doing it right? Unfortunately MAC reps in my local branch, don't appear as clued up as the first rep I met, about asian colours, so I still can't find a MAC lippie. Would like a nude, but tried Glam V, VI and Hug Me and didn't feel they looked right. C'est La vie. Still on a voyage of discovery, and loving every moment! (My children think their mummy's gone doo-laly)

LOL my family thinks I'm Doo-laly too, don't worry! You are soo cute

can't wait to hear more from you! Orgasm runs sheer, so for us darker toned ladies I'd say go Super Orgasm or the one you have! Torrid is gorgeus! Nude lippies are hard as most of them make me look a)dead b) washed out c) like I eat concealor on a regular basis d) like I don't know S#^* about makeup!
I haven't found my HG nude lipstick in MAC's line yet, but VGII gives me nice nude lips but only when paired with Clinique's long last glosswear in Knockout nude (which is AMAZING btw) The best nude I've found so far had a pink undertone so my teeth don't look as yucky as other brown toned nudes. It's a NYX jumbo lip pencil in Soft Fuschia...its gorgeus! good luck in your makeup endeavors, its a beautiful world my dear!

 

[animacani]

I just bought format blush yesterday and... OMG!! I LOVE IT!! <333333333333333

 

[Arissa]

Hi,

Thanks for the advice; any and all welcome.

I will definitely look into the orange oil and Ester-C in under eye creams. (I always believed I was doomed to have panda eyes, never thought there was any help for them

.)

Unfortunately here in England we don't have the privilege of having Beauty outlets or the Sephora chain, (Although I do believe our local one is in France

) so after reading some of the recommendations on this site, I've ordered some cosmetics via Ebay. Funnily the NYX Fuscia lip pencil was one of these items, can't wait for it to arrive to try it out now

, shall also check out your other recommendations re lippies. I agree the effect I want, I can get via a lipglosss, but with the nudes I have tried so far they do make me appear dead or washed out.

I also tried out BB foundation. The rep said Honey was the closest shade, but sadly it appeared too orangey.

 

[Glitterati]

Hi Arissa,

Just like you I too just recently got back into makeup as my kids are all grown up and I have more time to spend on myself. All these years I never paid any attention to makeup just used eyeliner and lipstick.

I recently started buying MAC and got some recommendations from Specktra. I got eyeshadows Amber Lights, Expensive Pink and Star Violet and Naked Lunch. Lipsticks I like are Viva Glam V, Verve and Twig. I also got Petticoat MSF which I really like, people have been telling me my skin is glowing. I haven't really gotten into gloss yet as I don't like the sticky feel on my lips.

Thanks for the tip on BB concealer, I too have very dark under eye circles and nothing has really helped. I have tried MUF 5 pallet concealer, and also MAC concealer but nothing is really hiding the circles.

I had to laugh at the surma story, I remember being a kid and our Mom putting a ton of surma in our eyes. I grew up in England and all us Indian kids had it!

For reference I am a NC40 in the winter.

 

[Arissa]

Hi Glitterati,

Thanks for your tips! I Haven't had a chance to get to our local MAC, but when I do I will look out for Verve and Twig, and the pink Shadows. I've ordered some NYX trio shadows via Ebay with pinks and greens so will see how they wear as well.

With the BB corrector, I tried it instore, and the rep advised the Peach was a new addition. They do two shades peach and dark peach, the normal peach was better than most but still appeared whitish. The Dark peach worked far better. I do need to layer it a couple of times if just wearing it on it's own then add some finely milled powder to set. I hate the caked look, so looked into finding a finely milled powder that helps avoid that. You also need to apply eyecream first, which helps apply the corrector more seamlessly.
All this work just to get rid of dark circles