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

[nunu]

I bought the MAC pro longwear foundation in nc42 and absolutely love it I want to try out the concealer next. What brushes are you using with the foundation?

 

[j4lyphe]

The mua at my MAC said to only use brushes of synthetic fibres because the PLW will destroy ur natural bristle brushes (the foundation will collect into a ball in the natural hair). Hth

 

[vintageroses]

I bought the MAC pro longwear foundation in nc42 and absolutely love it I want to try out the concealer next. What brushes are you using with the foundation?

I wanna try it tooo! but we don't have it here! boo

 

[DeepaBerar]

I use the #190 brush with the foundation and the 195 with the concealer. They're both synthetic.

Deepa

http://blog.deepaberar.com

 

[angelynv]

Hey guys! I have put an FOTD in the Member FOTD forum - please check it out! I would love to get some constructive criticism from you all!

Thanks in advance!

xoxo

My Blog www.frivolousbyangel5ace.blogspot.com

 

[nunu]

Thanks for your recommendations

Off to check out Angelynv's fotd.

 

[angelynv]

HELP!! Am I losing my mind?? I just put an FOTD on the Member FOTD page - and now the whole Member FOTD section has vanished?!? Can you guys find it??

please help! LOL!

xoxo Angelynv

My Blog: www.frivolousbyangel5ace.blogspot.com

 

[angelynv]

HELP!! Am I losing my mind?? I just put an FOTD on the Member FOTD page - and now the whole Member FOTD section has vanished?!? Can you guys find it??

please help! LOL!

xoxo Angelynv

My Blog: www.frivolousbyangel5ace.blogspot.com

ok.. panic over.. feeling all silly now! sorry!

 

[tarini]

Hi, everyone! Im so happy I found this forum and particularly this thread.

Okay... this is a really old thread, but I hope someone answers my questions. Im South Indian, I would really like some help with choosing foundation and basic makeup. I hate going to the department stores (mAcy's, et al), as I think the salespeople there no zilch about makeup. Ive bought various estee lauder lancome foundations only to realise how fake they look on my skin. Ive just recentlyheard about MAC. Where could I possibly go to find colors and brands that suit my skin? I really need professional help, I think. Appreciate any help on this. Or if you told me how you yourself found makeup colors that suit you best. I dont want to keep wasting my money .

 

[LILYisatig3r]

---^

Honestly, I asked the MA's at the MAC counter. I'm not sure how to gauge your foundation shade without seeing your skin so they'd probably be best to ask. In my experience, the MA's at MAC know their stuff. I'm not sure about the other counters since I've never bothered to talk to them, ha.

 

[angelynv]

Hey Tarini, welcome! Please read my post on how to choose the correct foundation on my blog http://frivolousbyangel5ace.blogspot.com/2010/11/tips-and-tricks-how-to-choose-correct.html, I wrote a fairly long article on how to choose the correct shades.. I would say that MAC do a fantastic colour range for South Asian skins but they are not the only brand out there so it is definately worth shopping around! Anyhoo check out the article and let me know if you need any more advice.. good luck!

Ooh and for concealers, have any of you guys checked out Inglot cosmetics? They are like the Polish version of MAC, in that they have an amazing array of high quality cosmetics. I recently bought a palette of 6 shades of concealers (all with yellow undertones which are perfect for a lot of South Asian skintones) for just $25!! The concealers are very creamy and dry to a powder finish - I would say they are similar to Studio Sculpt concealers. Fantastic quality and the packaging is just so stylish! You guys must check out Inglot asap!

 

[rosette]

Hi girls! I know that it's been a while since this thread has seen a lot of activity, but I wanted to say thanks so much for the 53 pages of awesome. This thread is literally THE reason I came across this website, and I love all the recommendations on here and can't wait to give them a try. I feel silly asking questions at the moment since you guys have probably already answered them, I just have to really go through the thread lol.

SO. I guess this is me introducing myself to the lovely ladies that still check back on here. My name is Rose, I'm nineteen, Indian , and so pumped to meet all of you!

 

[Ziya]

Hi Tarini and Rose! Nice to meet you lovely ladies!! Ask away, I know the regulars have been a bit distracted but I'm sure they'll find their way back on here

angely: Lovin the blog btw!

All: OMG was anybody dissapointed by Mickey Contractor? I know I was I bought: Yash, Mehr and Gulabi l/s (all of which I LOVE) Siahi fluidline, Sur blush and the Athma quad (iffy about these three, thinking about returning!) le sigh..was SO EXCITED

 

[starryskies]

Mickey Contractor collection i was SOOOO looking forward to.. drove all the way to the MAC store only to find out they aren't carrying it apparently only 22 stores in the US have this collection..and i have no idea what to order if i haven't seen the product! need recommendations from my NC40'ish desi friends here.. what do you recommend from this or any other collections out there?

guys, if your local MAC store isn't carrying the collection.. plz be sure to email MAC and let them know that there are a HUGE number of desi people in the states and we want to see this in all the stores!

and where is DirtyPlum.. I MISS HER RECOMMENDATIONS !!!!

 

[fieran]

Hi Tarini and Rose! Nice to meet you lovely ladies!! Ask away, I know the regulars have been a bit distracted but I'm sure they'll find their way back on here

angely: Lovin the blog btw!

All: OMG was anybody dissapointed by Mickey Contractor? I know I was I bought: Yash, Mehr and Gulabi l/s (all of which I LOVE) Siahi fluidline, Sur blush and the Athma quad (iffy about these three, thinking about returning!) le sigh..was SO EXCITED

Aww sorry to hear you weren't very happy with the Mickey Contractor collection.

I read about the Athma quad on one of the beauty blogs (http://www.adorableonyourvanity.com/2011/01/mac-athma-quad-provokes-my-athma-to-do.html) - it looks really nice. I have Cabon and Folie and they are really nice shadows. I think the Athma quad will make a good starter quad - or for easy smokey looks.

We aren't getting this collection in Norway - but I ordered a few items (oomph shadow and siahi fluidline) through a friend. Let's see how they turn out.

 

[rosette]

Hi Tarini and Rose! Nice to meet you lovely ladies!! Ask away, I know the regulars have been a bit distracted but I'm sure they'll find their way back on here

angely: Lovin the blog btw!

All: OMG was anybody dissapointed by Mickey Contractor? I know I was I bought: Yash, Mehr and Gulabi l/s (all of which I LOVE) Siahi fluidline, Sur blush and the Athma quad (iffy about these three, thinking about returning!) le sigh..was SO EXCITED

Thanks for the wonderful welcome Ziya! I couldn't tell you about the Mickey Contractor collection, my local MAC doesn't even carry it, and from what several of you are saying, I don't think I'll risk purchasing anything online either.

Bah. I was so looking forward to MC's stuff, the pictures looked delicious. Sigh.

 

[starryskies]

Hi Tarini and Rose! Nice to meet you lovely ladies!! Ask away, I know the regulars have been a bit distracted but I'm sure they'll find their way back on here

angely: Lovin the blog btw!

All: OMG was anybody dissapointed by Mickey Contractor? I know I was I bought: Yash, Mehr and Gulabi l/s (all of which I LOVE) Siahi fluidline, Sur blush and the Athma quad (iffy about these three, thinking about returning!) le sigh..was SO EXCITED

Ziya, what made you not like the Siahi fluidline, Sur blush, and Athma quad? share your thoughts..

 

[Ziya]

I thought Siahi was going to be like mindblowing! (Temptalia's Christine LOVED it) but on the eye it was just...meh.. Same with Sur! I like it the best of my three 'reject' products but its not UBER pigmented (it applies fine on NC40 cheeks) I think its just the shades themselves, just not super unique. The athma quad had A LOT of glitter fallout, like huge chunky glitter in the two lighter colors. The two darker colors are so dupeable. So sad I think I might keep sur though...not too sure. I hate returning stuff! but hey, at least that means more $$ for other far superior products from MAC's awesome lineup

 

[Sojourner]

Hi Tarini and Rose! Nice to meet you lovely ladies!! Ask away, I know the regulars have been a bit distracted but I'm sure they'll find their way back on here

angely: Lovin the blog btw!

All: OMG was anybody dissapointed by Mickey Contractor? I know I was I bought: Yash, Mehr and Gulabi l/s (all of which I LOVE) Siahi fluidline, Sur blush and the Athma quad (iffy about these three, thinking about returning!) le sigh..was SO EXCITED

...

 

[jazmatazz]

I was disappointed with the MC collection too! The only thing I ended up getting was the double ended orange/yellow corrector (bought online). I haven't even had time to use it yet though. Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog used the orange color first and then the yellow on top for her undereye area. I read an interview with MC and he recommended mixing the colors with foundation to achieve a perfect shade.

I'll report back when I finally use it

Gana looked cool but I'm all about the Nars Albatross and seriously, that stuff lasts forever.