To my Desi/South Asian sisters out there! And everyone else too, actually! :)
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zerin
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nunu - Nice Haul! The lipsticks seemed pretty but not that special enough to buy at full price. (I'm trying to be picky with make-up these days) I'll probably try to get it at the mac warehouse sales for cheap later on. I'm still very excited to check out the MUFE metal collection coming at Sephora....so def wanna save up for that one.
GlamYourUs - I'm glad the products worked out for you. I'm thinking I might just get the firecracker eyeshadow from the beach collection. Nothing else is attracting me....so that's a good thing! lol More savings for the other summer collections.
Ziya - I was done exams but now the new summer semester started...lol so that sux once again! So what did you end up getting? DT or Torrid? Why not try one of the MUFE HD blushes? Those have amazing lasting power. Try #5 or #6. I'm loving #6!
I havn't tried Nars loose powders at all. Trying to stay away from those expensive cravings lol...but I'm sure those are good. I also tried their foundation but couldn't get a good foundation colour match. I promised myself I wouldn't buy anymore foundation either until I finish the ones I have.
I will definitely check out Tarte Clean Slate primer.
I absolutely love blonde's gold pigment. It's gorgeous! (I'm almost done my sample)
angelynv - Thnx hun! That wasn't demanding at all lol
....it's all good! I've been lazy with blogging again....thanks for reminding me though
Rupa27 - I'll suggest colours like Faux, Brave, Pink Plaid, Creme Cup, Cherish/Kinda Sexy/Honeylove, Blankety/Hug Me/Freckletone and Sea Sheer/Ravishing. Also, if needed try using a neutral lipliner to tone out some shades. You can always test out these colours at the store before buying them.
I like matte lipsticks the most so I tend to wear pink plaid lipstick often.
GlamYourUs - I'm glad the products worked out for you. I'm thinking I might just get the firecracker eyeshadow from the beach collection. Nothing else is attracting me....so that's a good thing! lol More savings for the other summer collections.
Ziya - I was done exams but now the new summer semester started...lol so that sux once again! So what did you end up getting? DT or Torrid? Why not try one of the MUFE HD blushes? Those have amazing lasting power. Try #5 or #6. I'm loving #6!
I havn't tried Nars loose powders at all. Trying to stay away from those expensive cravings lol...but I'm sure those are good. I also tried their foundation but couldn't get a good foundation colour match. I promised myself I wouldn't buy anymore foundation either until I finish the ones I have.
I will definitely check out Tarte Clean Slate primer.
I absolutely love blonde's gold pigment. It's gorgeous! (I'm almost done my sample)
angelynv - Thnx hun! That wasn't demanding at all lol
Rupa27 - I'll suggest colours like Faux, Brave, Pink Plaid, Creme Cup, Cherish/Kinda Sexy/Honeylove, Blankety/Hug Me/Freckletone and Sea Sheer/Ravishing. Also, if needed try using a neutral lipliner to tone out some shades. You can always test out these colours at the store before buying them.
I like matte lipsticks the most so I tend to wear pink plaid lipstick often.
vintageroses
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I really want fold & tuck but i'm on gloss out 2010
so no lip products for me!sighs.
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I agreee! I have #2 & #8, both are amazinggg! I want moreeeeeeeeeee! hahas. I really want #6!!! everyone's been raving about it
| Originally Posted by nunu I got my Pret A Papier goodies
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I really want fold & tuck but i'm on gloss out 2010
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Originally Posted by zerin
Ziya - I was done exams but now the new summer semester started...lol so that sux once again! So what did you end up getting? DT or Torrid? Why not try one of the MUFE HD blushes? Those have amazing lasting power. Try #5 or #6. I'm loving #6! |
I agreee! I have #2 & #8, both are amazinggg! I want moreeeeeeeeeee! hahas. I really want #6!!! everyone's been raving about it
angelynv
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Talking about Nars - I sampled sheer glow in syracuse and loved it! Thought i would test out Barcelona as syracuse is a tad too dark but its too light.. So I got the syracuse and i just make sure i blend it into my neck and even it out with a lighter finishing powder and its perfect even for my weird skin. It looks very good in photos - none of that ghost-face effect under the flash. Its actually not that sheer - the coverage is great for my pigmented skin, and its buildable. I am officially in love!
vintageroses
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Oh myyyy angelynv!! I've been wanting to try NARS sheer glow but it's so expensive in Aus! (100AUD!) Maybe i should order it online
I really wanna try a sample first though
vintageroses
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HAHA i know right! Prices here are INSANEEE. I should get myself colour matched & order online
I need to do it soon because i need it for my graduation in July!
I shall pop by next week to see if they have any samples! hehes
| Originally Posted by nunu
Wow!! That is expensive!!!! |
HAHA i know right! Prices here are INSANEEE. I should get myself colour matched & order online
angelynv
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Gosh $100 is a joke! Although its like £29 here.. but then I was close to getting Armani luminous silk and thats around the £30 mark. Armani is gorgeous too but without primer it shows up some dry patches, whereas Nars - I can literally just slap it on with my fingers (as long as i blend into neck) and im good to go. Get a sample and try it on under different lighting conditions - unfortunately the difference between syracuse and barcelona is quite big IMO - thats the only downside. Oh and there is NO PUMP! How annoying so I have had to decant it.
vintageroses
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HAHA i know right! No idea why everything is so expensive here!
I shall just resort to online shoppping!
HAHA yeah i do hope they have samples & i will get the 2 closet shade to my skin & see which suits me better!
yeah i heard about the pump
| Originally Posted by angelynv
Gosh $100 is a joke! Although its like £29 here.. but then I was close to getting Armani luminous silk and thats around the £30 mark. Armani is gorgeous too but without primer it shows up some dry patches, whereas Nars - I can literally just slap it on with my fingers (as long as i blend into neck) and im good to go. Get a sample and try it on under different lighting conditions - unfortunately the difference between syracuse and barcelona is quite big IMO - thats the only downside. Oh and there is NO PUMP! How annoying so I have had to decant it. |
HAHA i know right! No idea why everything is so expensive here!
angelynv
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Update: First day of wearing Nars S/G all day and coverage is still good! I had a bad breakout on my forehead a couple of weeks ago and the foundation has slightly caked around the scars/older pimples - but only after like 8 hours of wear. Pretty damn good in my opinion, Still v happy..
Also FYI for all you UK people (and apologies if this is old news) but Harvey Nicks stocks The Balm products!! Woohoo! - am thinking of trying Hot Mama blush due to Zerin's rave review.
Also FYI for all you UK people (and apologies if this is old news) but Harvey Nicks stocks The Balm products!! Woohoo! - am thinking of trying Hot Mama blush due to Zerin's rave review.
jazmatazz
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Hi Nunu,
I haven't used the Studio Tint Moisture form MAC but I looked at Temptalia's foundation matrix and other NC42s recommended Medium Dark or Dark and other NC43's recommended Dark.
You can google 'temptalia foundation matrix' and it comes up or else I'd be happy to PM the link to you. HTH! Let us know how you like it if you try it
| Originally Posted by nunu
Any NC42-43 here use the studio tint mositure from MAC? I want one but i don't know which colour to order. |
Hi Nunu,
I haven't used the Studio Tint Moisture form MAC but I looked at Temptalia's foundation matrix and other NC42s recommended Medium Dark or Dark and other NC43's recommended Dark.
You can google 'temptalia foundation matrix' and it comes up or else I'd be happy to PM the link to you. HTH! Let us know how you like it if you try it
nunu
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Wow, that's awesome! Thank you so much!
I have already purchased the Medium Dark and i really like it. I wanted a bit of coverage to even out my skin tone and this actually worked! I had to put 2 layers on and it looks like i have foundation on without the feel of being heavy on my skin. Recommend it
| Originally Posted by jazmatazz
Hi Nunu, I haven't used the Studio Tint Moisture form MAC but I looked at Temptalia's foundation matrix and other NC42s recommended Medium Dark or Dark and other NC43's recommended Dark. You can google 'temptalia foundation matrix' and it comes up or else I'd be happy to PM the link to you. HTH! Let us know how you like it if you try it
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Wow, that's awesome! Thank you so much!
I have already purchased the Medium Dark and i really like it. I wanted a bit of coverage to even out my skin tone and this actually worked! I had to put 2 layers on and it looks like i have foundation on without the feel of being heavy on my skin. Recommend it
DeepaBerar
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Ok so I'm new to this site and realized I just posted a reply to a question that was asked like 2 years ago..LOL..so don't mind me!!
Anyways it's nice to see Indian girls in a makeup chat room
Btw, I LOVE the stuido moisture tint, so awesome when you're looking for something natural looking! Face & Body is great too.
Anyways it's nice to see Indian girls in a makeup chat room
Btw, I LOVE the stuido moisture tint, so awesome when you're looking for something natural looking! Face & Body is great too.
angelynv
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Hey anyone got any good eyeshadow recs for grey smokey eye looks? I dont like too much shimmer and hate glittery eyeshadows. Want something sophisticated .. possibly matte finish..?? The problem i have found is that greys can look a little dirty/muddy on my eyes - could that be because of the undertones? not sure what undertones i have - whats a good way of finding this out? thanks! x
CandeeNova
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Hello 
I'm NC40 in MAC and Stromboli in NARS Sheer Glow.
My favorite bronzer that I recently found is Smashbox Bronze Lights in Suntan Matte. It's a very natural color and despite being called "bronze lights" it's entirely matte. It never makes me look dirty, orange, or anything like that. It has very golden undertones which I think is what makes it work so well for us olive toned girls.
As for eyeshadows, I prefer a very neutral eye.
For the lids, here are some of my favorites:
All That Glitters
Naked Lunch
Grain
Era
For the crease:
Cork
Corduroy
Wedge
Folie
Embark
Handwritten
Brown Down (this with cork makes a very pretty brown smokey eye)
Also, I have light brown hazelish eyes and purples and greys look very nice and really bring out the green and yellow undertones.
My favorite purples are:
Shale
Trax
Sketch
Fig 1
Nocturnelle
My favorite greys:
copperplate
electra (which is more of a silver)
print
carbon (the best matte black ever!
)
As for liner, I always like to do a very, very thin line of black liquid or gel liner on my top lid. I feel this makes my lashes look a tiny bit thicker and longer. Sometimes, I will line my top and bottom waterlines with a pencil like smolder or graph black from mac.
good luck and have fun trying out new things!!!
I'm NC40 in MAC and Stromboli in NARS Sheer Glow.
My favorite bronzer that I recently found is Smashbox Bronze Lights in Suntan Matte. It's a very natural color and despite being called "bronze lights" it's entirely matte. It never makes me look dirty, orange, or anything like that. It has very golden undertones which I think is what makes it work so well for us olive toned girls.
As for eyeshadows, I prefer a very neutral eye.
For the lids, here are some of my favorites:
All That Glitters
Naked Lunch
Grain
Era
For the crease:
Cork
Corduroy
Wedge
Folie
Embark
Handwritten
Brown Down (this with cork makes a very pretty brown smokey eye)
Also, I have light brown hazelish eyes and purples and greys look very nice and really bring out the green and yellow undertones.
My favorite purples are:
Shale
Trax
Sketch
Fig 1
Nocturnelle
My favorite greys:
copperplate
electra (which is more of a silver)
carbon (the best matte black ever!
As for liner, I always like to do a very, very thin line of black liquid or gel liner on my top lid. I feel this makes my lashes look a tiny bit thicker and longer. Sometimes, I will line my top and bottom waterlines with a pencil like smolder or graph black from mac.
good luck and have fun trying out new things!!!
