Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[Medgal07]

For my lips, I am wearing MAC Vino lipliner, Cyber lipstick and Iman red in the center of my lower lip. They blend together into a nice deep, vampy burgundy shade. Prepping for Punk Couture lol

Now Sage, see what you did with your lips---I wouldn't have thought to embellish the look with that Iman red lipstick. I'm genuinely impressed!!!

 

[MissTT]

I think I forgot to use moisturizer/sunscreen today. I also skipped setting powder today, but that was intentional. My face got shiny though and I'm not sure which thing caused it. The light is low in my bedroom so I put on too much bronzer just trying to get it too show up. However, the Guerlain is pretty much foolproof so it still looks natural. Yesterday my facial concealer completely came off in all places so today I didn't even bother. I'm in dire need of something that stays put.
I was putting on my bold yellow blouse today and went through the lipstick panic, but sagehen's advice helped me choose the lovely berry hue of Madame Batifole. I smiled as I put it on thinking of my friends in this thread.

FACE
CoverGirl Queen ADF #805
Tarte Perfecting primer under eyes
MUFE HD Concealer #355 under eyes
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Biscuit under eyes
Ben Nye Banana powder set concealer
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing powder 03; perimeter and cheeks
Tarte Dazzled blush
Whisper of Gilt; cheekbones
Anastasia Brow Wiz Brunette
Skindinavia m/u setting spray
EYES
NARS Pro Prime
MUFE Diamond 312 e/s – crease and outer 1/3
MUFE #56 e/s blend out crease
LIPS
Fashion Boost l/l
Guerlain Madame Batifole l/s

 

[Medgal07]

I think I forgot to use moisturizer/sunscreen today. I also skipped setting powder today, but that was intentional. My face got shiny though and I'm not sure which thing caused it. The light is low in my bedroom so I put on too much bronzer just trying to get it too show up. However, the Guerlain is pretty much foolproof so it still looks natural. Yesterday my facial concealer completely came off in all places. I'm in dire need of something that stays put.
I was putting on my bold yellow blouse today and went through the lipstick panic, but sagehen's advice helped me choose the lovely berry hue of Madame Batifole. I smiled as I put it on thinking of my friends in this thread.

FACE
CoverGirl Queen ADF #805
Tarte Perfecting primer under eyes
MUFE HD Concealer #355 under eyes
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Biscuit under eyes
Ben Nye Banana powder set concealer
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing powder 03; perimeter and cheeks
Tarte Dazzled blush
Whisper of Gilt; cheekbones
Anastasia Brow Wiz Brunette
Skindinavia m/u setting spray
EYES
NARS Pro Prime
MUFE Diamond 312 e/s – crease and outer 1/3
MUFE #56 e/s blend out crease
LIPS
Fashion Boost l/l
Guerlain Madame Batifole l/s

MissTT you are super cute. I hope you get this facial product issue under control...so not fair! The look you put together sounds very pretty & professional.

 

[sagehen]

@MissTT - Which Skindinavia setting spray did you use?

 

[MissTT]

Thanks, Medgal. My face is getting there. At least it's no longer insanely dry. Oops forgot to say I added Buxom Hold the Line liner in Black when I got to work. And as you can see my professional dress is kinda weird, not stuffy.

sagehen I wore No More Shine spray which is funny b/c I got shiny today. LOL Also it didn't keep my makeup on over my blemishes. I'm beginning to think setting spray is a waste, but my daughter says it makes a really big difference for her. Do you spritz it on and go or do you blend it a little with the 187?
And I agree w/ Medgal you are lipstick talented. I've never blended two that I recall. Not intentionally anyway.

 

[sagehen]

When I use the no more shine spray, I spray it on after primer, before foundation, and then spray over finished makeup.I got that tip from the UD website. It works for me. There are days when I do not have to blot at all when I use matte foundation.

 

[MissTT]

What works best to keep your makeup going strong all day?

 

[Prettypackages]

So y'all are telling me not to choose teal and oranged pink for my wedding colors?

I don't typically contour and highlight several times each week. I think my blush funk is due to the hyperpigmentation on my right cheek. It just makes things look ruddy and I get kinda sad each time I look at it. I try putting concealer over it, but every time I start brushing powders on the concealer comes off. I've tried 3 different concealers and they all come right off: Cover FX, Dermablend, and Bare Minerals. maybe I'm putting too much pressure on the area trying to set it.

Ah ha! That's what I wanted to see if you wanted to try, sagehen, Dermablend concealer in Spice. I think the color just isn't right for me, but you may be able to use it under your eyes. On me I think it's too light for blemishes and too dark for my under eye. It's medium coverage and I was expecting it to be full.

I'd like to know how to prvent the blush from removing my makeup and concealer...


TT, ginger? really?

 

[sagehen]

^^ do you powder before you apply blush? If not try this. So much easier to blend that way. Also, be gentle - do you hardcore buff on blush? Don't. pat it where you want and use a light hand to blend in, with a soft brush.

 

[MissTT]

Hey love. Got you a BIG 'OL package out today. It's been a long time coming. Sorry I held it hostage, but you are going to freak out I think. Anyway, yes Ginger lightly with the #57 brush is certainly doable. Now I haven't actually tried it on myself yet, but I typically wear Biscuit and they're honestly not that far from each other. On my natural days I do Caramel.

Sagehen - I try to be delicate with my blush, but I'm afraid of not getting it blended and looking like I have racing stripes on my cheeks. I do powder beforehand though. Today was a challenge b/c I put bronzer on my lower cheeks and had to buff that in plus I added blush. It's just right where my hyperpig is it's frustrating.

 

[sagehen]

Hey love. Got you a BIG 'OL package out today. It's been a long time coming. Sorry I held it hostage, but you are going to freak out I think. Anyway, yes Ginger lightly with the #57 brush is certainly doable. Now I haven't actually tried it on myself yet, but I typically wear Biscuit and they're honestly not that far from each other. On my natural days I do Caramel. Sagehen - I try to be delicate with my blush, but I'm afraid of not getting it blended and looking like I have racing stripes on my cheeks. I do powder beforehand though. Today was a challenge b/c I put bronzer on my lower cheeks and had to buff that in plus I added blush. It's just right where my hyperpig is it's frustrating.

Have you tried using a duo fiber brush? patting on with one side, blending with the other? or a stippling brush?

 

[MissTT]

I don't like 'em - duo fibers - and the 187SE is too big for blush I'd imagine. Did you mean for blush or bronzer? I can try it out tomorrow.

 

[sagehen]

Blush. elf small stippling brush from Target (they carry in store now!), Real Techniques stippling brush (Ulta, Walmart)? These are both much smaller than the MAC 187. I only do this with creamy blushes that I don't want to overdo, but I read about people using them for powder all the time.

 

[Medgal07]

^^ do you powder before you apply blush? If not try this. So much easier to blend that way. Also, be gentle - do you hardcore buff on blush? Don't. pat it where you want and use a light hand to blend in, with a soft brush.

I agree w/this technique Sage. I pat lightly and pull away, pat lightly and pull away. To blend I use my Yachiyo very, very lightly.

 

[Medgal07]

Thanks, Medgal. My face is getting there. At least it's no longer insanely dry. Oops forgot to say I added Buxom Hold the Line liner in Black when I got to work. And as you can see my professional dress is kinda weird, not stuffy.

sagehen I wore No More Shine spray which is funny b/c I got shiny today. LOL Also it didn't keep my makeup on over my blemishes. I'm beginning to think setting spray is a waste, but my daughter says it makes a really big difference for her. Do you spritz it on and go or do you blend it a little with the 187?
And I agree w/ Medgal you are lipstick talented. I've never blended two that I recall. Not intentionally anyway.

MissTT, it's not weird!!! It's just right! I really like your taste.

 

[Medgal07]

Have you tried using a duo fiber brush? patting on with one side, blending with the other? or a stippling brush?

Do you mean the split fiber like the MAC 128???

 

[meka72]

Hey ladies! I wanted to post quickly before I head to bed. I loved reading about your looks today. TT is going to make me invest in some of those MUFE diamond eyeshadows. I was in a rush (again) today so I kept the basics the same; no highlighting/contouring. KVD Lock-It foundation in #68 Ko Gen Do translucent powder to set face Bobbi Brown corrector in dark peach to undereye Nars concealer in Amande to undereye LaFemme blush in Mocha Nars Galapagos e/s to lid Mac Saddle and brown script e/s to crease Mac Swiss chocolate e/s as transition Nars New York e/s to outer corner Mac Limit e/s to highlight brow Rimmel cafe au lait l/p to line and fill lips Mac Who's That Chic l/s I didn't really like how the colors played with each other and would've changed lipstick if Ihad time. Oh well. My coworker complimented me on my makeup today. So maybe my eye looks don't look that crazy lol.

 

[meka72]

Ironically, after I signed off to go to bed, I got sidetracked on YT watching this video about eyeshadow application. It was helpful AND based on the vlogger's comments, her eye shape is very similar to mine. http://youtu.be/F2hhPqVBtts

 

[sagehen]

[COLOR=0000FF]  Do you mean the split fiber like the MAC 128???[/COLOR]

This is exactly what I mean. I won't even lie that big-a** duo fiber eye brush from MAC isn't bad used on the face either. Makes a nice contour brush or a brush for patting powder under the eye, then using the other side to sweep away excess. MissTT...do you have sensitive skin? I have an option you might want to think about for setting but I need to know this first.

 

[MissTT]

meka I'm sure your eyes only looked crazy to you. I'll be you looked gorgeous. How did you get into Koh Gen Do? That's a brand I've thought about, but have never seen it in person. (When has that ever stopped me?)