To my Desi/South Asian sisters out there! And everyone else too, actually! :)
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highonmac
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AHHHH I am soooo excited! I am getting all the Lipsticks especially petals and peacocks. I just got gladiola from a swap, and it was so hard to find, so I am def. getting p&p! I cannot wait to swatch these in person, and I am getting incredibly impatient. I want them now! LOL i am not even bothering with the eyeshadows and I really want blue india n/p ---soo purdy :O I want one of the blushes and the two lipglasses (maybe)
zerin
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So I'm back after a while now....lol
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I started liking the packaging after seeing them in person. Love the pretty flowers but not the annoyin bird on it....lol
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That's a tough choice since I love them both. I would probaby go for Ever Hip since it's LE and I don't have a Mac lipstick similar to this. I love it on my lips...it's what I wanted ShyGirl lipstick to be...but that ended up being light on me. Ever Hip is a warm peachy nude shade perfect for brown desi girls.
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If you love hot pinks like gladiola and don't mind having more hot pinks.....then you can go for it! If you're happy with whatever hot pinks you have right now...then you don't need p&p...it's almost exactly like gladiola except that it's more creamier.
If you missed out on gladiola and wanna try p&p out to see what's so special about it...then you should go for it! lol
Blue India is a really pretty nailpolish! I might even get it.
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Aww.....you're a lavender whip/up the amp hater...that's ok many people don't like lavender shades at all. I don't think you'll like Blooming Lovely since you don't like Lavender Whip....I prefer Lavender Whip more though...it seems to have more pink tones in it.... For BL...you would definitely need a plum lipliner at least. It still feels bold to me and I'll need a lipgloss to tone it down.
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Originally Posted by rdent
I can't wait for Liberty of London.......the packaging is tooooooooooooooooooo tempting......I'm planning to get the Bloomin Lovely lipstick for now.... |
I started liking the packaging after seeing them in person. Love the pretty flowers but not the annoyin bird on it....lol
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| Originally Posted by dopista
I am not a fan of the packing but I love love all the lipsticks.. I cannot wait to see how the spectra WOCs rock these! If you had to choose between Ravishing (more coral) and ever hip (more peachy) which one would you go for? |
That's a tough choice since I love them both. I would probaby go for Ever Hip since it's LE and I don't have a Mac lipstick similar to this. I love it on my lips...it's what I wanted ShyGirl lipstick to be...but that ended up being light on me. Ever Hip is a warm peachy nude shade perfect for brown desi girls.
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| Originally Posted by highonmac
AHHHH I am soooo excited! I am getting all the Lipsticks especially petals and peacocks. I just got gladiola from a swap, and it was so hard to find, so I am def. getting p&p! I cannot wait to swatch these in person, and I am getting incredibly impatient. I want them now! LOL i am not even bothering with the eyeshadows and I really want blue india n/p ---soo purdy :O I want one of the blushes and the two lipglasses (maybe)
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If you love hot pinks like gladiola and don't mind having more hot pinks.....then you can go for it! If you're happy with whatever hot pinks you have right now...then you don't need p&p...it's almost exactly like gladiola except that it's more creamier.
If you missed out on gladiola and wanna try p&p out to see what's so special about it...then you should go for it! lol
Blue India is a really pretty nailpolish! I might even get it.
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| Originally Posted by Sojourner
So agree, really want to see how the lipsticks will look on WOC, definitely want Petals & Peacocks but Bloomin Lovely looks like it could be a funny one, I love the on paper description but I don't trust those lavender-y lipsticks (hater of Lavender Whip and up the Amp) they look so weird and neon sometimes...and good question about Ravishing vs. Ever Hip, I wanna know too! I want the *ultimate* peachy coral nude lipstick 
I got my SCF stuff today 
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Aww.....you're a lavender whip/up the amp hater...that's ok many people don't like lavender shades at all. I don't think you'll like Blooming Lovely since you don't like Lavender Whip....I prefer Lavender Whip more though...it seems to have more pink tones in it.... For BL...you would definitely need a plum lipliner at least. It still feels bold to me and I'll need a lipgloss to tone it down.
Ziya
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^ITA! For some reason, I just can't "See" lavender-y lippies looking good on my warmer skin..I tried on Up the Amp and the SA was like "Oh its gorj!" and I was like :O lol I think its just coz we're not used to seeing those colors on our selves..you know the first time you wear a bright lippie like red or hot pink? that initial self consciousness? I'll give the new lavender lippie a try coz everyone was raving about LW and Im curious..
it looks a bit like a lighter, more lavender version of Rimmel's Vintage pink (which I lurve! its a good way to keep my VGIV SE from being all used up! they're similar but not bang on dupes)
I think Ever Hip looks like a ripe tangerine, much nicer than revealing IMO lol Def something to try on in store! I missed out on Gladiola so I probably will pick up petals and peacocks
I'm skipping Hush Hush Rose and kumquat for English Accents and perennial high style
Both the blushes look bangin as well..this might just be a really expensive collection for me!
Somebody was asking about Birthday Suit.. I have very pigmented lips and I love this lippie, not too sheer and no oxidization! just gorgeous caramelly nude lips!
nunu: I haven't tried springshine but I love me some Sunbasque (in lieu of Ripe Peach
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I'm uber excited for LE packaging! yay!
I think Ever Hip looks like a ripe tangerine, much nicer than revealing IMO lol Def something to try on in store! I missed out on Gladiola so I probably will pick up petals and peacocks
I'm skipping Hush Hush Rose and kumquat for English Accents and perennial high style
Both the blushes look bangin as well..this might just be a really expensive collection for me!
Somebody was asking about Birthday Suit.. I have very pigmented lips and I love this lippie, not too sheer and no oxidization! just gorgeous caramelly nude lips!
nunu: I haven't tried springshine but I love me some Sunbasque (in lieu of Ripe Peach
I'm uber excited for LE packaging! yay!
GlamYOURUs
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I actually really loved this collection more for the products than the packaging itself (I like the white and flowers, hate the scary birds). I feel that MAC really out did themselves so far by bringing these new collections and awesome products bc lets face it, the ones in the latter half of 2009 weren't all that great, at least to me it wasn't!
I am NC25/30
I bought:
Birds & Berries
English Accents
Free To Be
Dame's Desire
Ever Hip
Blooming Lovely (not sure if I want to keep this)
Petals & Peacocks
Frankly Fresh
Perennial High Style
Vestral White
I was skeptical about Birds & Berries bc I don't wear much blue but this color is so so gorgeous. My MA sat me down so she could do a look on me and I fell in love. She did Texture in the crease and B&B all over lid with Dazzlelight as a highlight. Its definitely a must!
Free To Be is so awesome! I have been looking for coral shadows and this blew me away. I can do so many different looks with this!
I missed out on Dame's Desire the first time around bc it was in the Dame Edna palette which I didn't like at all. I am so glad MAC brought it back again individually. I love purples so this was a must for me!
English Accents is obviously nothing like Cultured. English Accents is seriously like Blooming Lovely on me but in gloss form. I prefer the gloss over the lipstick though. So pretty!
Perennial High Style so not like Sock Hop! lol Very pretty as well, I really want to rock this for the summer with minimal makeup. Its hot and its coral but not too over the top. Its ideal for everyone!
Frankly Fresh, okay so I don't know why I picked this up. Actually I do. Its nude! I miss my 2N l/g so bad and I know its nothing like it but since it goes nude on me with a slight shimmer, I had to have it! Seriously, its super gorgeous!
Ever Hip = coral! The End
Petals & Peacocks OMG GORGEOUS!!!!! It looks a lot like Show Orchid on me though EXCEPT its less purple and no shimmer. Which I love. So much more wearable too. Its a in your face hot pink but a doable pink for everyone. I don't have Gladiola so I am glad I got this.
Blooming Lovely, sigh. I wanted to love it and I kinda do, but kinda don't. I bought it but now I am on the fence about it. I will say this much though, its a lot prettier than Lavender Whip for sure, at least with me. I bought LW before and wore it once and in person, it was OKAY, in pics it was - HORRID. It may be bc of my complexion. So I sold LW hoping BL would do justice. Sadly, it didn't. BL is more pink and wearable than LW IMHO, it just isn't for me.
Vestral White- I picked it up last minute as I was paying. One of my favorite MA's was wearing it with shorter nails and HOLY CRAP! Its super gorgeous! My God, I fell in love instantly. I know its white and looks like white out lol but I never knew how white could look so pretty on nails. <3 I am a big fan!
Okay so things I swatched but didn't buy...
Prim & Proper - I was really excited about this one from the swatches here but very disappointed when I swatched it on my hand and applied it on my cheeks. So horrible! Texture is grand but it looked like a muddy mess! :\ It looked like I went to the beach, picked up some wet sand, and slapped it all over my cheeks, thats what it looked like! Its okay though, Bi-Tone made up for it in so many ways! haha
Blue India - I should have bought it since I am Indian. jk Very pretty, just not something I would wear.
Peachstock - Too orangey looking. Not appealing at all.
I swatched both Dirty Plums from Riveting and this collection but they look the same even the texture is supposedly different. All the MAs at the counter said it has to be a misprint bc they are exactly the same (they swatched it on their hands). I didn't get it though since I have Vintage Grape from SF.
A Different Groove - too dark for my liking. Pass.
Shell Pearl and Summer Rose - not my thing. But SR did catch my eye. Its very pretty. So wearable. But I have enough pink blushes to last me 10 lifetimes. It wasn't necessary. Shell Pearl is nothing special for me.
GMLOL is okay but I have Pen & Pink which is soooo much better and Rosey Outlook from SF is far better. Its a definite pass!
Bough Grey - huge disappointment! I hate the texture/finish. Its not anything special yet something keeps pulling me towards it.
Overall, awesome collection! I loved my purchases! I think there is something for everyone in this collection as well. Happy shopping everyone! <3
I am NC25/30
I bought:
Birds & Berries
English Accents
Free To Be
Dame's Desire
Ever Hip
Blooming Lovely (not sure if I want to keep this)
Petals & Peacocks
Frankly Fresh
Perennial High Style
Vestral White
I was skeptical about Birds & Berries bc I don't wear much blue but this color is so so gorgeous. My MA sat me down so she could do a look on me and I fell in love. She did Texture in the crease and B&B all over lid with Dazzlelight as a highlight. Its definitely a must!
Free To Be is so awesome! I have been looking for coral shadows and this blew me away. I can do so many different looks with this!
I missed out on Dame's Desire the first time around bc it was in the Dame Edna palette which I didn't like at all. I am so glad MAC brought it back again individually. I love purples so this was a must for me!
English Accents is obviously nothing like Cultured. English Accents is seriously like Blooming Lovely on me but in gloss form. I prefer the gloss over the lipstick though. So pretty!
Perennial High Style so not like Sock Hop! lol Very pretty as well, I really want to rock this for the summer with minimal makeup. Its hot and its coral but not too over the top. Its ideal for everyone!
Frankly Fresh, okay so I don't know why I picked this up. Actually I do. Its nude! I miss my 2N l/g so bad and I know its nothing like it but since it goes nude on me with a slight shimmer, I had to have it! Seriously, its super gorgeous!
Ever Hip = coral! The End
Petals & Peacocks OMG GORGEOUS!!!!! It looks a lot like Show Orchid on me though EXCEPT its less purple and no shimmer. Which I love. So much more wearable too. Its a in your face hot pink but a doable pink for everyone. I don't have Gladiola so I am glad I got this.
Blooming Lovely, sigh. I wanted to love it and I kinda do, but kinda don't. I bought it but now I am on the fence about it. I will say this much though, its a lot prettier than Lavender Whip for sure, at least with me. I bought LW before and wore it once and in person, it was OKAY, in pics it was - HORRID. It may be bc of my complexion. So I sold LW hoping BL would do justice. Sadly, it didn't. BL is more pink and wearable than LW IMHO, it just isn't for me.
Vestral White- I picked it up last minute as I was paying. One of my favorite MA's was wearing it with shorter nails and HOLY CRAP! Its super gorgeous! My God, I fell in love instantly. I know its white and looks like white out lol but I never knew how white could look so pretty on nails. <3 I am a big fan!
Okay so things I swatched but didn't buy...
Prim & Proper - I was really excited about this one from the swatches here but very disappointed when I swatched it on my hand and applied it on my cheeks. So horrible! Texture is grand but it looked like a muddy mess! :\ It looked like I went to the beach, picked up some wet sand, and slapped it all over my cheeks, thats what it looked like! Its okay though, Bi-Tone made up for it in so many ways! haha
Blue India - I should have bought it since I am Indian.
jk Very pretty, just not something I would wear.Peachstock - Too orangey looking. Not appealing at all.
I swatched both Dirty Plums from Riveting and this collection but they look the same even the texture is supposedly different. All the MAs at the counter said it has to be a misprint bc they are exactly the same (they swatched it on their hands). I didn't get it though since I have Vintage Grape from SF.
A Different Groove - too dark for my liking. Pass.
Shell Pearl and Summer Rose - not my thing. But SR did catch my eye. Its very pretty. So wearable. But I have enough pink blushes to last me 10 lifetimes. It wasn't necessary. Shell Pearl is nothing special for me.
GMLOL is okay but I have Pen & Pink which is soooo much better and Rosey Outlook from SF is far better. Its a definite pass!
Bough Grey - huge disappointment! I hate the texture/finish. Its not anything special yet something keeps pulling me towards it.
Overall, awesome collection! I loved my purchases! I think there is something for everyone in this collection as well. Happy shopping everyone! <3
zerin
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Awesome Review!
I'm glad you got the dupe of Gladiola...Petals & Peacocks! It's my favourite hot pink lipstick EVER!
I'm kinda lemming for Birds & Berry Eyeshadow now. I have a thing for veluxe pearls. lol
I wanted Summer Rose since it did look so pretty but backed away because I might even have a dupe or something...but the packaging of that one is just AMAZING!
I'm glad you got the dupe of Gladiola...Petals & Peacocks! It's my favourite hot pink lipstick EVER!
I'm kinda lemming for Birds & Berry Eyeshadow now. I have a thing for veluxe pearls. lol
I wanted Summer Rose since it did look so pretty but backed away because I might even have a dupe or something...but the packaging of that one is just AMAZING!
GlamYOURUs
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I love P&P! And you should get B&B too! Its so lovely and its nothing like Deep Blue Green pigment as some have compared it to. And yeap its VP! All the better haha
I am thinking about Summer Rose now too but it looks a bit on the lilac side with more pink. I don't know. I mean I already have Azalea Blossom which I love and 98282 pink blushes. It reminds me of Sweetness in a way which I gave away. I kinda miss it now. lol Summer Rose just has a really nice buttery texture too, I think that is what is more appealing about it as well. Ahh decisions, decisions...
| Originally Posted by zerin
Awesome Review! I'm glad you got the dupe of Gladiola...Petals & Peacocks! It's my favourite hot pink lipstick EVER! I'm kinda lemming for Birds & Berry Eyeshadow now. I have a thing for veluxe pearls. lol I wanted Summer Rose since it did look so pretty but backed away because I might even have a dupe or something...but the packaging of that one is just AMAZING! |
I love P&P! And you should get B&B too! Its so lovely and its nothing like Deep Blue Green pigment as some have compared it to. And yeap its VP! All the better haha
I am thinking about Summer Rose now too but it looks a bit on the lilac side with more pink. I don't know. I mean I already have Azalea Blossom which I love and 98282 pink blushes. It reminds me of Sweetness in a way which I gave away. I kinda miss it now. lol Summer Rose just has a really nice buttery texture too, I think that is what is more appealing about it as well. Ahh decisions, decisions...
zerin
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lol....so I just got back from the mall....I ended up getting B&B eyeshadow! You're right! It's nothing like that deep bluegreen pigment at all and I dont have strike a pose e/s either...so I guess I'm good! Also, got the 130 brush! YAY!
ahhhhh....now I must resist that summer rose bp! I also got another pink blush ...lol it's the pink one from Tarina Tarantino in Carved Rose. I liked the packaging...it's pretty! The lipsticks and lipglosses were a pass for me. Not really pigmented and reminded me of slimshine textures. I don't like spending so much on a lippie if it isn't as pigmented as how I want it to be.
ahhhhh....now I must resist that summer rose bp! I also got another pink blush ...lol it's the pink one from Tarina Tarantino in Carved Rose. I liked the packaging...it's pretty! The lipsticks and lipglosses were a pass for me. Not really pigmented and reminded me of slimshine textures. I don't like spending so much on a lippie if it isn't as pigmented as how I want it to be.
jazmatazz
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Hi Ladies,
How are you all doing? Thought I'd stop in and say hello! I went to a CCO over the weekend and MAC store and picked up a couple things. I bought Dirty Plum blush from the Liberty of London collection, vanilla pigment (old/big bottle yay), boy bait cremesheen glass, tete-a-tint eyeshadow and Earth to Earth mineralize blush duo.
I've worn dirty plum for two days now and so far I'm not feeling it. I'm going to keep trying for another day or two as I hate to return MU.
Currently loving the Sonia Kashuk Bent eyeliner brush from Target to help me get a precise nice line on the upper lashline. Super affordable too. Also enjoying Benefit Hoola bronzer and high beam highlighter I got as part of a set at Sephora.
So...how are you? What are you currently loving? Dish, please
How are you all doing? Thought I'd stop in and say hello! I went to a CCO over the weekend and MAC store and picked up a couple things. I bought Dirty Plum blush from the Liberty of London collection, vanilla pigment (old/big bottle yay), boy bait cremesheen glass, tete-a-tint eyeshadow and Earth to Earth mineralize blush duo.
I've worn dirty plum for two days now and so far I'm not feeling it. I'm going to keep trying for another day or two as I hate to return MU.
Currently loving the Sonia Kashuk Bent eyeliner brush from Target to help me get a precise nice line on the upper lashline. Super affordable too. Also enjoying Benefit Hoola bronzer and high beam highlighter I got as part of a set at Sephora.
So...how are you? What are you currently loving? Dish, please
faifai
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I'm really liking the new Wet 'n' Wild Megalast matte lipsticks. They come in a lot of great colors and are not drying on the lips, and are very very pigmented. Just don't buy the darkest or the lightest colors, neither of them look good on desi ladies! The lightest is like white out and the darkest basically looks black on the lips.
I also really like the Wet 'n' Wild Coloricon eyeshadow palettes - they have them in Greed (creams, blacks, and pinks), Vanity (nude and earthy shades), Pride (blues and greens) and Lust (vampy purples). I bought Greed and Lust for $4.99 a piece and am considering going back for the other two! They are awesome awesome awesome!
I purchased two bronzers also and they are pretty good. Goddess is a medium bronzer that is more shimmery and leans more towards a golden color, while Princess is less shimmery and leans more towards a tan/brown color. Both would work amazingly on a wide variety of skintones and are very wearable, not excessively glittery or shimmery.
I also really like the Wet 'n' Wild Coloricon eyeshadow palettes - they have them in Greed (creams, blacks, and pinks), Vanity (nude and earthy shades), Pride (blues and greens) and Lust (vampy purples). I bought Greed and Lust for $4.99 a piece and am considering going back for the other two! They are awesome awesome awesome!
I purchased two bronzers also and they are pretty good. Goddess is a medium bronzer that is more shimmery and leans more towards a golden color, while Princess is less shimmery and leans more towards a tan/brown color. Both would work amazingly on a wide variety of skintones and are very wearable, not excessively glittery or shimmery.
Ziya
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I def gta check out the WnW gel e/l..my fluidline is getting dry...
I only had a tiny bit of time at the MAC counter and they were sold out of most of their things
I didn't get to try any of the lippies unfortunately nor the BP's (my wallet is happy though lmao and I already have WAY too many blushes and lippies)
I nabbed Frankly Fresh l/g since I don't own Madcap and I hear it has a more grey tinge to it versus FF's peachy/coralness. It's a really pretty nude on me.
Also got Perennial High Style, my lips neutralized the orange in this (remarkably) so it looks like a nice warm light pink!
I'm stiff iffy about these guys because of the poor pigmentation of my berry red lips lol
There was a bonus redemption day at the SDM's this weekend so I hauled $170 worth of goodies for...FREE!! I redeemed 75,000 points.
I got: Guerlain Aqua foundation in 4
(perfect neck color match on me! A MUA told me the key to looking awesome in photos is use your neck color all over your face for seamless awesomeness!) I'll let you guys know if it breaks me out or if I like it coz it was insanely expensive. 60-70 dollars..
If I dont like it I think I can exchange for something else like maybe their eye kohl hehe
Clarins UV plus spf 40, so I've been trying to find a good s/s for myself coz I tan so ferociously. I'm the only one I know that goes from NC35/7 to NC 44 over the seasons. Besides, I'm brown. haha I'm not trying to be a jerk or say white skin is beautiful or anything, I just like being NC 40. That shade suits me the best IMO. (braces for flaming)
Christian Dior Lip color reviver, this was an extravagance as well. I could never justify a $40 lip balm ( I think thats how much it was.) The packaging is ammmmaazing, I feel like the balm when I use it lol The balm itself changes color from clear to MLBB rosey pink. Its pretty nice..but I'm iffy about this one too...It didnt wow me like I thought it would.
Soap and Glory Sexy Motherpucker lip plumper, this I like. Mine was a berry color in the tube but goes on CLEAR. It tingles and the formula is nice and thick (not goopy!) and stays on for a really good amount of time. I have ok plump lips but I find this defines their shape and makes them a bit fuller. I just love the tingling! ( I am admitadly a freak loool)
Soap and Glory Body Scrub and Body Butter. These both smell AMAZING! loooooveeee! some girls say SnG body stuff smell like Ms. Dior Cherie but to me it just smells like a really nice perfume. Moisturizes really well too! (just dont put the butter on after shaving your legs like I did. My knees were stinging like crazy! )
whoo! that was a wonderful haul..
I don't know if I've mentioned this b4, but I am a total perfume whore as well. I recently bought GUESS by Marciano (in the bronze glass bottle) and I Love it! Guess perfumes are made really well and last super long on me. I love the pink one as well. I found this gem at Winners for 24.99! YAY!
I also bought Vera Wang Rock Princess for $40, but I'm going to return that ASAP as I bought it unsniffed and OMG it reeks..
Sorry for the uber long post guys! lol other things I've been LOVING:
Rimmel 60 Second n/p, was not expecting this to be as mindblowing! I bought several colors from Save On foods for 3 dollars and I have NEVER gotten this many compliments on my nails.
UD brow pencil in Blonde, the most perfect brow color for me now that I am a full dark brunette. This and the taupe color from the last years Warm eyes holiday palette (red snakeskin with fake jewel) are my current brow loves. I use either of these or both EVERY day without fail
L'Oreal Voluminous. I bought this coz of the hype and I fully expected to hate it coz my biggest pet peeve with mascara is clumping and a lot of reviews said it clumps big time! I simply wipe the brush off b4 applying and it looks great! The thing I like about this mascara and others like Sexy Curves, Nyx Doll eye, is the formula doesn't run when I cry or my eyes water. my lashes get messed up, but thats easier to fix then black rivers down my face! *cough* MUFE smokey lash*cough* lol
Tried a sample of UDPP in Eden and I'm pretty impressed. You gotta be uber careful not to use too much if you're a WOC coz it can look a bit chalky especially if not blended enough. It resists creasing better than the original on me! So I think after I finish up my original I will pick this up. It freshens my eyelids and makes me look awake
I used to use Soft Ochre in the past (better color match on me, more yellow) though the creaminess meant wayyy easier and faster to apply, it creases on me
I bought Dream Matte powder in the color everybody on MUA recc'd for NC40's which is Latte (dark1) and oompa loompa esque on me..
I eyeballed the other colors and they looked a tad light to me..but I didn't bother trying them out.
That's the update de jour guys... I came SOO close to making a FOTD! SO CLOSE...I was so proud of my M/U and I'm usually a lil shy about putting my skills in the spotlight lol I took pics I made a list and checked it twice. Only to find out the pictures didn't save on the memory card. (I was borrowing a cam, its not like I'm always tech challenged
) It was a black base with Blue Brown p/g and winged + kohl liner, peach cheeks and peachy nude lips.
Gah. oh well.
PS why the bumby do they call it Blue Brown?? It was my first time using it and I was like dude...its green and reddened brown.
hope you're all well and having fun!
I nabbed Frankly Fresh l/g since I don't own Madcap and I hear it has a more grey tinge to it versus FF's peachy/coralness. It's a really pretty nude on me.
Also got Perennial High Style, my lips neutralized the orange in this (remarkably) so it looks like a nice warm light pink!
I'm stiff iffy about these guys because of the poor pigmentation of my berry red lips lol
There was a bonus redemption day at the SDM's this weekend so I hauled $170 worth of goodies for...FREE!! I redeemed 75,000 points.
I got: Guerlain Aqua foundation in 4
(perfect neck color match on me! A MUA told me the key to looking awesome in photos is use your neck color all over your face for seamless awesomeness!) I'll let you guys know if it breaks me out or if I like it coz it was insanely expensive. 60-70 dollars..
Clarins UV plus spf 40, so I've been trying to find a good s/s for myself coz I tan so ferociously. I'm the only one I know that goes from NC35/7 to NC 44 over the seasons. Besides, I'm brown. haha I'm not trying to be a jerk or say white skin is beautiful or anything, I just like being NC 40. That shade suits me the best IMO. (braces for flaming)
Christian Dior Lip color reviver, this was an extravagance as well. I could never justify a $40 lip balm ( I think thats how much it was.) The packaging is ammmmaazing, I feel like the balm when I use it lol The balm itself changes color from clear to MLBB rosey pink. Its pretty nice..but I'm iffy about this one too...It didnt wow me like I thought it would.
Soap and Glory Sexy Motherpucker lip plumper, this I like. Mine was a berry color in the tube but goes on CLEAR. It tingles and the formula is nice and thick (not goopy!) and stays on for a really good amount of time. I have ok plump lips but I find this defines their shape and makes them a bit fuller. I just love the tingling! ( I am admitadly a freak loool)
Soap and Glory Body Scrub and Body Butter. These both smell AMAZING! loooooveeee! some girls say SnG body stuff smell like Ms. Dior Cherie but to me it just smells like a really nice perfume. Moisturizes really well too! (just dont put the butter on after shaving your legs like I did. My knees were stinging like crazy! )
whoo! that was a wonderful haul..
I don't know if I've mentioned this b4, but I am a total perfume whore as well. I recently bought GUESS by Marciano (in the bronze glass bottle) and I Love it! Guess perfumes are made really well and last super long on me. I love the pink one as well. I found this gem at Winners for 24.99! YAY!
I also bought Vera Wang Rock Princess for $40, but I'm going to return that ASAP as I bought it unsniffed and OMG it reeks..
Sorry for the uber long post guys! lol other things I've been LOVING:
Rimmel 60 Second n/p, was not expecting this to be as mindblowing! I bought several colors from Save On foods for 3 dollars and I have NEVER gotten this many compliments on my nails.
UD brow pencil in Blonde, the most perfect brow color for me now that I am a full dark brunette. This and the taupe color from the last years Warm eyes holiday palette (red snakeskin with fake jewel) are my current brow loves. I use either of these or both EVERY day without fail
L'Oreal Voluminous. I bought this coz of the hype and I fully expected to hate it coz my biggest pet peeve with mascara is clumping and a lot of reviews said it clumps big time! I simply wipe the brush off b4 applying and it looks great! The thing I like about this mascara and others like Sexy Curves, Nyx Doll eye, is the formula doesn't run when I cry or my eyes water. my lashes get messed up, but thats easier to fix then black rivers down my face! *cough* MUFE smokey lash*cough* lol
Tried a sample of UDPP in Eden and I'm pretty impressed. You gotta be uber careful not to use too much if you're a WOC coz it can look a bit chalky especially if not blended enough. It resists creasing better than the original on me! So I think after I finish up my original I will pick this up. It freshens my eyelids and makes me look awake
I bought Dream Matte powder in the color everybody on MUA recc'd for NC40's which is Latte (dark1) and oompa loompa esque on me..
That's the update de jour guys... I came SOO close to making a FOTD! SO CLOSE...I was so proud of my M/U and I'm usually a lil shy about putting my skills in the spotlight lol I took pics I made a list and checked it twice. Only to find out the pictures didn't save on the memory card. (I was borrowing a cam, its not like I'm always tech challenged
Gah. oh well.
PS why the bumby do they call it Blue Brown?? It was my first time using it and I was like dude...its green and reddened brown.
hope you're all well and having fun!
jazmatazz
Well-known member
Wow, that is some haul Ziya! You must be having fun using all of your pretty new things
Before I went on vacay I bought Nars Sheer Glow in Syracuse and I loooooove it. I really liked MUFE HD but I had an allergic reaction or something to it. I don't feel like I have foundation on with the Sheer Glow and so far have been using my fingers so it can be applied in a flash.
I like the Soap and Glory Body Scrub and body butter too!
Loreal Voluminous is one of those mascaras I always come back to without fail. Really gives volume and length, I liked the Carbon Black with the curved wand.
I need to learn how to fill in my brows some, I was reviewing pics from vacation and I have the sparsest brows right now. I think the lady who threads them over did it in an attempt to even them out. I look kind of ridiculous, haha. They don't grow evenly anymore
I've castor oil can promote eyebrow growth maybe I'll try that.
When I'm in a rush I'm currently liking Loreal Lineur Instense (felt tip one) in the darkest black color. It makes lining the eye or doing winged liner a flash! And freckletone lippie, totally easy to apply without really looking in a mirror since it's semi sheer.
I'm officially in love with the Cremesheen glasses. The texture is so velvety and amazing. I can't wait to b2m for more.
You should totally make an FOTD Ziya!! I bet it would be amazing!
Before I went on vacay I bought Nars Sheer Glow in Syracuse and I loooooove it. I really liked MUFE HD but I had an allergic reaction or something to it. I don't feel like I have foundation on with the Sheer Glow and so far have been using my fingers so it can be applied in a flash.
I like the Soap and Glory Body Scrub and body butter too!
Loreal Voluminous is one of those mascaras I always come back to without fail. Really gives volume and length, I liked the Carbon Black with the curved wand.
I need to learn how to fill in my brows some, I was reviewing pics from vacation and I have the sparsest brows right now. I think the lady who threads them over did it in an attempt to even them out. I look kind of ridiculous, haha. They don't grow evenly anymore
When I'm in a rush I'm currently liking Loreal Lineur Instense (felt tip one) in the darkest black color. It makes lining the eye or doing winged liner a flash! And freckletone lippie, totally easy to apply without really looking in a mirror since it's semi sheer.
I'm officially in love with the Cremesheen glasses. The texture is so velvety and amazing. I can't wait to b2m for more.
You should totally make an FOTD Ziya!! I bet it would be amazing!
Ziya
Well-known member
Lovin' my pretty things! (hehe *hugs things to chest*) although, the Guerlain foundation is going back (too grey/pink not enough yellow lol) as is the Dior lipbalm. Even my mom was like WOW the packaging is so nice and she is the biggest enemy of MU ever. lmao the lipbalm is mediocre TBH and I have a ton of products that out perform.
I'm kinda sad, my clarins sunscreen is PERFECTION in a bottle, except it dries my skin out reallly bad! I've switched moisturizers because the flaking and dryness around my chin/lower cheek was so yucky.. eventually I stopped using it. I think I will keep that for the summer, coz I really can't find anything that cosmetically elegant and high in SPF for a mineral s/s.
I'm trying Clinique City Block in SPF 25 and so far I am really really impressed. Its lightly tinted but you can't see the color on your face. no white cast! yay! No breakouts or stinging.
I am verry pleased! I think I will buy a fullsize and use this as my everyday s/s.. I was prepared to hate it coz the 3 step wrecked havoc on my skin, plus I've read neg reviews on a lot of there products.
I'm really glad this is working so far, I was getting pretty frustrated lol
Freckletone is amazingggg...I love it too!! I love layering lipglass over it to make other pretty nude colors
its one of the few lippies I have that has enough slip for me to feel comfy wearing it w/o any balm or gloss..
There are some really nice brow tuts on here hun..def worth checking out! I'm sure they look nice haha I'm super anal about my brows, you're own worst critic. I notice things about them that everyone around me think don't exist
I love Line Intense in the brush packaging...haven't tried the felt tip yet. That was my first liquid liner, oldie but a goodie! I stopped using it coz I found it got all over my lashes as I applied lol still sneak my sisters to use sometimes though I really like Gosh's waterproof one it's pretty amazing, much longer lasting! I use that for desi functions not daily coz its a bish to remove
I think I'm going to get Lancome's art liner, the one with the felt tip. I've heard good things and I really need something easy in the mornings..
any opinions ladies?
Nars SG is pretty dope...I've tried samples of it like TWICE now..and I can't make up my mind about it! I love how light it is and the colour match and stuff..but I feel like it accentuated (or even gave me some!) dry spots. After seeing TiffanyD's vid and everyone else loving it, I want to give it another chance lmao
I'm glad you're liking the cremesheen glasses hun! They are SOOO pretty! Im totally with you on the B2M'ing for those..kinda spensive otherwise IMO...
Aww thank you hun! you're giving me some much needed confidence..
I can't wait to do one its gona be fun..I am feeling a bit shy though lol
PS bought Burberry Brit for men for the SO and it smells AMAZING! what are your guys fav perfumes and/or colognes?
PPS bought Revlon Spa concealer in Medium/Deep with the wand thingy, its actually really nice! I just got it today so I will update...the color matches really well, a tiny bit orange but perfect for those undereyes! I'm kinda miffed that THAT is the darkest color?! It's a bit appaling that MU companies are being so blatantly....racist! Obviously, we can't be like YOU HAVE TO make blah blah colors, but its really bad PR for them if they only make colors that suit a certain ethnicity when "minority" groups in N. America are no longer a minority in the population! It's not like everyone here is White and there's like two brown/black people. There's a huge and diverse population to MAKE MONEY OFF OF. SO how does that make sense to your profit margin?
/rant lol sorry guys..let me know how you feel about that..
I'm kinda sad, my clarins sunscreen is PERFECTION in a bottle, except it dries my skin out reallly bad! I've switched moisturizers because the flaking and dryness around my chin/lower cheek was so yucky.. eventually I stopped using it. I think I will keep that for the summer, coz I really can't find anything that cosmetically elegant and high in SPF for a mineral s/s.
I'm trying Clinique City Block in SPF 25 and so far I am really really impressed. Its lightly tinted but you can't see the color on your face. no white cast! yay! No breakouts or stinging.
I am verry pleased! I think I will buy a fullsize and use this as my everyday s/s.. I was prepared to hate it coz the 3 step wrecked havoc on my skin, plus I've read neg reviews on a lot of there products.
Freckletone is amazingggg...I love it too!! I love layering lipglass over it to make other pretty nude colors
There are some really nice brow tuts on here hun..def worth checking out! I'm sure they look nice haha I'm super anal about my brows, you're own worst critic. I notice things about them that everyone around me think don't exist
I love Line Intense in the brush packaging...haven't tried the felt tip yet. That was my first liquid liner, oldie but a goodie! I stopped using it coz I found it got all over my lashes as I applied lol still sneak my sisters to use sometimes though
I really like Gosh's waterproof one it's pretty amazing, much longer lasting! I use that for desi functions not daily coz its a bish to remove
I think I'm going to get Lancome's art liner, the one with the felt tip. I've heard good things and I really need something easy in the mornings..
any opinions ladies?
Nars SG is pretty dope...I've tried samples of it like TWICE now..and I can't make up my mind about it! I love how light it is and the colour match and stuff..but I feel like it accentuated (or even gave me some!) dry spots. After seeing TiffanyD's vid and everyone else loving it, I want to give it another chance lmao
I'm glad you're liking the cremesheen glasses hun! They are SOOO pretty! Im totally with you on the B2M'ing for those..kinda spensive otherwise IMO...
Aww thank you hun! you're giving me some much needed confidence..
I can't wait to do one its gona be fun..I am feeling a bit shy though lol
PS bought Burberry Brit for men for the SO and it smells AMAZING! what are your guys fav perfumes and/or colognes?
PPS bought Revlon Spa concealer in Medium/Deep with the wand thingy, its actually really nice! I just got it today so I will update...the color matches really well, a tiny bit orange but perfect for those undereyes! I'm kinda miffed that THAT is the darkest color?! It's a bit appaling that MU companies are being so blatantly....racist! Obviously, we can't be like YOU HAVE TO make blah blah colors, but its really bad PR for them if they only make colors that suit a certain ethnicity when "minority" groups in N. America are no longer a minority in the population! It's not like everyone here is White and there's like two brown/black people. There's a huge and diverse population to MAKE MONEY OFF OF. SO how does that make sense to your profit margin?
/rant lol sorry guys..let me know how you feel about that..
dumbo
Member
Hello everyone! I have been reading this thread for some time and would like to thank you all for all your tips.
I need some advice. My skin colour is nc35 and I have very dark eyes and dark hair. On the weekend I am planning to wear a saree which is olive green and is rajistahni style. I think I will go for a nudish lip in say mocha, but I have no idea what eye makeup to do with it. The saree is bandhej style with mirror work and the pallu and blouse have red in it too. TIA
I need some advice. My skin colour is nc35 and I have very dark eyes and dark hair. On the weekend I am planning to wear a saree which is olive green and is rajistahni style. I think I will go for a nudish lip in say mocha, but I have no idea what eye makeup to do with it. The saree is bandhej style with mirror work and the pallu and blouse have red in it too. TIA
