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

[j4lyphe]

Zerin girl u need to start making videos again, Youtube isnt the same without you;s

[rdent]

I've been reading this thread silently for a little while now and I can officially say I am hooked on Makeup!

I have a huge wish list and hoping that MAC has a good sale on soon!

But I like to thank all you guys for so many tips! I never used to wear much makeup as all my previous experiences have been based on stuff i have learnt from the youtube guru's! This has transformed the way I do my make up!

Thanks gals!

[Ziya]

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Originally Posted by rdent

I've been reading this thread silently for a little while now and I can officially say I am hooked on Makeup!

I have a huge wish list and hoping that MAC has a good sale on soon!

But I like to thank all you guys for so many tips! I never used to wear much makeup as all my previous experiences have been based on stuff i have learnt from the youtube guru's! This has transformed the way I do my make up!

Thanks gals!

HEY! I'm sure we can learn a ton from you too! (hugs!) It's always nice to hear new opinions, reviews and thoughts!

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Originally Posted by j4lyphe

Zerin girl u need to start making videos again, Youtube isnt the same without you;s

ITA!

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Originally Posted by mufey

I love NARS multiples but then i'm a sucker for anything cream based, it just looks so much more natural on the skin. Using a MAC 182 you can get a nice diffused glowy look and with a 109 you can apply precisely for highlighting and contouring.

In my experience they last a very long time so they're worth the money. I use Mustique to highlight/blush my cheeks and I can't even remember how long i've had it. Malaysia (which I use for shading) runs out slightly faster because I use more of it - I've used it daily for about 2 months now and about 10% is gone.

As for texture it's cream based but dries to a powder finish, easy to blend but some like Copacabana work better if you warm them up on your fingers first. I can draw Malaysia straight onto my face because it's matte and very creamy.

Hope that helps!

By the way, could you describe the colour/shimmer level of Irrestiblement? I've been looking for a nice bronzer for ages, something for my cheekbones that looks more golden/peach/bronze than red/brown. I was deciding between Casino and Laguna but this sounds great! Oh and I was also considering Cargo Medium Matte but I hear it's too light for my skin (NC40/42).

That totally helps! Thanks everyone for the suggestions and WONDERFUL tips on application..here comes a new addiction...SIGH..Malaysia sounds gorgeous!

As for Irrestiblement, its a carameled peach (flambEd and served with ice cream JK) its nice and more and golden! I think it needs to be worn subtly in a "where the sun would hit you way" rather than a contour color.
It has light shimmer in the pan that dissapeared on my face tehehe! I think the Cargo one is pretty great too, haven't tried but many rave reviews.

[Ziya]

That SA at Nars was pretty dope guys, she put DV blush on my lips and applied triple x gloss on top..amazing MLBB stain!

I dont have a ton of eyelid space but she showed me how to define my outer v so it doesn't exentuate this flaw. She simply extended my eyeliner straight out (when eyes are closed, when they open it looks winged!)
and added a line where my natural "fold" is. She then blended this V and used no other crease color! This is probably something you guys already know, but its revolutionary for me. I've really struggled with crease placement, trying to follow tutorials and stuff and looking like a hot mess not knowing why
*by fold I mean, the area below my eyebrow where my crease is hiding underneath NOT a droopy eyelid..sorry hard to explain!


LASTLY, (sorry for the essays on here!) I was wondering if anyone knows a good product for evening out skin tone?

[jazmatazz]

Hi Everyone,

I have some acne scarring on my face and a good concealer is very important for me. I'm on the lookout for a new one, and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for concealer for desi skintones (I have yellow/olive undertones). I have NC43 skintone.

I'm looking for a full coverage concealer that is budge proof and a good color match. Price doesn't matter too much, since a good concealer makes me feel so much better about myself!

I really wanted to purchase MUFE Full Cover, but there doesn't seem to be a good match for my skintone.

Looked into Amazing Concealer but the first ingredient is mineral oil, since I have acne prone skin it might not be a good idea.

My next options are Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage or the MUFE Camouflage Palette where I can mix my own.

I'm currently using Mac Select Cover up. Any advice/rec's on a great concealer would be appreciated

[Ziya]

I think if you feel you need super strength concealor (I'm sure you have fabolous skin anyway!) I'd try MUFE full cover mix shades 10 and 12 and that should do the trick! My concerns are a) its annoying to mix shades b) it may cause flare ups to acne prone or sensitive skin its slightly heavy but try a sample!
I've heard good things about Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown concealors too but I suppose those are more for under eyes...?
TBH I don't really like my MUFE concealor palette..I rarely use it.
If you have a holt renfrew nearby try Cle de Peau! its super pricey but some ppl swear by it! HTH!

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by Ziya

I think if you feel you need super strength concealor (I'm sure you have fabolous skin anyway!) I'd try MUFE full cover mix shades 10 and 12 and that should do the trick! My concerns are a) its annoying to mix shades b) it may cause flare ups to acne prone or sensitive skin its slightly heavy but try a sample!
I've heard good things about Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown concealors too but I suppose those are more for under eyes...?
TBH I don't really like my MUFE concealor palette..I rarely use it.
If you have a holt renfrew nearby try Cle de Peau! its super pricey but some ppl swear by it! HTH!

I don't care for the mufe palette. I only use two of the colours and the are colours are completely and utterly useless because they are wayyyyy to dark unless i use them in some odd way to contour. The full coverage concealer however is quite good as it covers my acne scarring excellently. Do not use you fingers though because you can apply a really thick amount without knowing it and that will be tooo heavy. I find using the MAC 224 and gently buffing the product on to the scars or existing pimples is softer, gives more coverage and feathers out the edges. It doesn't look harsh and you use very very little product. I haven't had a chance to try other concealers like bobbi brown or laura mercier. I might have to go to holts and check some of those out.

[rdent]

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Originally Posted by jazmatazz

Hi Everyone,

I have some acne scarring on my face and a good concealer is very important for me. I'm on the lookout for a new one, and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for concealer for desi skintones (I have yellow/olive undertones). I have NC43 skintone.

I'm looking for a full coverage concealer that is budge proof and a good color match. Price doesn't matter too much, since a good concealer makes me feel so much better about myself!

I really wanted to purchase MUFE Full Cover, but there doesn't seem to be a good match for my skintone.

Looked into Amazing Concealer but the first ingredient is mineral oil, since I have acne prone skin it might not be a good idea.

My next options are Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage or the MUFE Camouflage Palette where I can mix my own.

I'm currently using Mac Select Cover up. Any advice/rec's on a great concealer would be appreciated

Have u tried coverblend?

[Ziya]

Or Cover FX? LOL that stuff is apparently reallly good too
try searching Makeupalley.com as well!

[nunu]

Hi girls!

Long time no speak..

Anyone purchased anything from the Holliday stuff? I know i'm a bit late to the party but it was released in the UK on thursday!

[Ziya]

I took a look at the sets yesterday! Lipglass=boring! some were too sheer on me, while the rest lacked color variety. I figure I really need to use more of the lip products I already have b4 buying new ones
Piggies=meh! the smokey and the warm set sounded wonderful, till I realized how dupeable they are. The only ones I really wanted were the antique gold glitter and Naked from the Smokey set.
I love Naked, I'm almost done my sample
Antique gold is AMAZING over a black base, I swatched it next to Gilt by Association (which I want but I can't have coz of my allergy) and it looked the same! The glitter version was more sparkly but its an excellent dupe IMO
In terms of the holdiay stuff, I'm still debating getting a lip bag! lol the one with Fantasia lipstick in it looks dope...I'm still regretting last years holiday eyeshadow palette so I'm not even going to look at this years..

[nunu]

Ziya, i am totally getting the smokey pigment set!! I think you should too.

[jazmatazz]

Thanks for all the responses everyone, they have been very helpful!

I haven't tried coverblend or Cover FX, but I will definitely look into them. Those two of MUFE Full Cover are the most promising right now.

My skin is okay right now, it's mainly for older acne scars I am self-conscious about.

[jazmatazz]

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Originally Posted by nunu

Hi girls!

Long time no speak..

Anyone purchased anything from the Holliday stuff? I know i'm a bit late to the party but it was released in the UK on thursday!

I haven't purchased anything from the holiday set yet but I'm thinking about the Sexpot Smoky Pigment set or the Haute High Jinks Warm Pigment set.

The only pigments I have are Tan (love!), Your Ladyship and Off the Radar. I've had tan for years and have barely made a dent in the bottle, so I'm digging the idea of buying smaller size versions and having more options/saving space.

Have you seen the sets in person yet Nunu? Let us know what you think when you do

I'm for sure going to go to MAC soon to get a new lipstick, maybe Half n Half or Kinda Sexy. I'm in a lipstick phase!

[jazmatazz]

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Originally Posted by Ziya

I took a look at the sets yesterday! Lipglass=boring! some were too sheer on me, while the rest lacked color variety. I figure I really need to use more of the lip products I already have b4 buying new ones
Piggies=meh! the smokey and the warm set sounded wonderful, till I realized how dupeable they are. The only ones I really wanted were the antique gold glitter and Naked from the Smokey set.
I love Naked, I'm almost done my sample
Antique gold is AMAZING over a black base, I swatched it next to Gilt by Association (which I want but I can't have coz of my allergy) and it looked the same! The glitter version was more sparkly but its an excellent dupe IMO
In terms of the holdiay stuff, I'm still debating getting a lip bag! lol the one with Fantasia lipstick in it looks dope...I'm still regretting last years holiday eyeshadow palette so I'm not even going to look at this years..

Yeah I'm not into the lipglass sets either, I think I'd rather buy full size ones. I have Ornamental Lustreglass (bronzed copper red) and it's SUPER pigmented and fun.

Ooh I never though of putting Antique Gold over a black base! An MA showed me the lip/eye bags early and I thought they were really cool. Those would make good gifts too.

I really wanted Shimpagne MSF but not enough to buy the whole Fun in the Sun set.

[dopista]

I am pretty set on the cool eyes pigment set.. I find myself loving pigments more than shadows right now and only wish platinum pigment was a part of the set.. Based on Nunu's love for shimpagne I just might splurge on fun in the sun.. Nuance seems like it would be flattering on a NC42 (pls correct me if I'm wrong).. and another 182 wouldn't hurt!!
I really am not keen on the palettes... getting one for mommy though.. most probably smoke and mirrors

[zerin]

Aww j4lyphe.....I know I'm always with excuses but really...you gotta put in alotta time into these videos....I wish I had time ... but I guess I should try to make the time now lol

dopista - I absolutely love platinum pigments and all those metallic type pigments....especially ROSE GOLD...I think it's my favourite! Nuance would compliment our skintones well...I love it! I think I might get Superdupernatural blush as well...seemed really pretty!

Also, Thanks everyone for recommending Peaches blush...I LOVE IT!
It's now my FAVOURITE Mac Blush EVER! (Second to Desert Rose)

[Ziya]

LOVE PEACHES may my first one RIP...I lost it..lool
I'm almost caving on all three piggie sets, you guys!!! someone stop me!!! seriously..
I just bought the House of Mirth Deep lips set today and almost jizzed in my pants (SNL reference! not me being naughty!) lmao its AMAZING
Fantasia is a lustre lipstick, MLBB bigger badder and sexier than my lips actually
Get RIch quick is my new fav DG and you guys, I don't even really LIKE dg's..I know, its blasphemy, ( I rarely remember to use them!) but I love this one.
Cedar: Also MLBB. Ironically, I bought Half red l/l today too, which is simlar to this but I like Cedar better!!
So guess who's a frickin happy camper? LOL I'm thrilled, I hate when I feel really guilty or down about buying stuff. It really kills the high you know? lol I totally recc you guys try this in store! I'm almost tempted to try on the other lip bag too...:O
*somebody STOP meeeee* (very poor impression of Jim Carey in the mask..) LMAO

[zerin]

YAY! Sephora has 20% off in store! Check your e-mails guys! =)

[zerin]

I'm definitely going to buy some Nars products (blushes/eyeshadows).....do you guys recommend any other products from Sephora?

[highonmac]

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Originally Posted by zerin

I'm definitely going to buy some Nars products (blushes/eyeshadows).....do you guys recommend any other products from Sephora?

Yay! I got that email too! I am so excited especially since I got 20% off earlier too for another friends and family because one of the ma gave me there card I can't wait!

I am going to grab some nars lipgloss set and lipsticks and and oh dear i can't wait

[Ziya]

I didn't get that email... weird! Is there a thing to printout and present at the store?

Nars makes great lip products Zerin! I hear they're lipsticks and lip glosses are dope..some to check out: Babydoll, chelsea girls, chihaua, orgasm, greek holiday, gothika, Afghan Red, Dolce Vita and tons more

If you're into skin care, sephora has great brands like Korres (try their yogurt cream I hear its good! Its on my to-try list) Clinique, Kate Sommerville ( good review from Temptalia on their exfoliator) Try out a new perfume! I like Narcisso Rodriguez, Juicy Couture, any of the Ralph Lauren ones, Givenchy has some really beautiful ones too!

If I'm eligible for this 20% off, I think I am going to take the plunge and buy either or both the Clarisonic Mia and GHD..
Keep you guys posted on that lol

[zerin]

Thanks for the recs Ziya!

It's actually a printout for 20 % off. I hope you get the e-mail as well.

Other than Nars....I want to explore some Kat Von D products. I don't want their eyeshadow palettes. I might get the black liquid eyeliner and I really want to try out their lipsticks. I heard most of them are matte and I love matte lipsticks! Too bad I can't find any good lippie swatches online to do some research before hand.

[Ziya]

Oh yah! the liner sounds bomb ass my only fear is that its going to be like the Penultimate..dry hard to apply, messy to clean up, fades easily. my BIGGEST MAC regret.

eyeshadow pallettes sound cool too, but really..? Moooooore eyeshadow? I can't, I shouldn't...I probably will.
LMAO

*Prays to the email gods of sephora... *waits a couple seconds....* hits refresh on hotmail...*sees nothing...*frowns.

*rinse and repeat.

[DirtyPlum]

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Originally Posted by Ziya

I didn't get that email... weird! Is there a thing to printout and present at the store?

Nars makes great lip products Zerin! I hear they're lipsticks and lip glosses are dope..some to check out: Babydoll, chelsea girls, chihaua, orgasm, greek holiday, gothika, Afghan Red, Dolce Vita and tons more

If you're into skin care, sephora has great brands like Korres (try their yogurt cream I hear its good! Its on my to-try list) Clinique, Kate Sommerville ( good review from Temptalia on their exfoliator) Keep you guys posted on that lol

Girrrrrlllssss, be grateful you actually *have* Sephora. They all closed down in the UK a few years back. booooo

As for NARS lipsticks... only bother with Barbarella, Sex Machine, Cruella and Roman Holiday. Chihuahua gloss. Seriously.... their quality is shocking but those colours are lush so if you must....
Get their blushes tho... go crazy

Ugh, dont touch Clinique skincare. Its raw shit that will strip your skin something silly. Eve Lom all the way.

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Originally Posted by Ziya

Oh yah! the liner sounds bomb ass my only fear is that its going to be like the Penultimate..dry hard to apply, messy to clean up, fades easily. my BIGGEST MAC regret.
*Prays to the email gods of sephora... *waits a couple seconds....* hits refresh on hotmail...*sees nothing...*frowns.

*rinse and repeat.

Totes agree about penultimate....

LOL....