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

[Ziya]

PS debating whether I should keep or return my first YSL Rouge Veloupte its in #8 Fetish Pink...Not too crazy about it on me... I bought it for $24 at Winners! So I'm like its a good deal right? I should keep it and try to make it work right?
LOL any suggestions on lip liner/mu look ANYTHING to make it look prett-eh?

 

[zerin]

vintageroses - Aww...thanx.

LoveMemoriesXox - Thnx...glad the swatches helped. There's a big difference in Mac Violetta and MUFE #9. Mufe #9 is pink while the other is actually violet/purple. MUFE #9 has an intense pearl formula. I love it! You should definitely go to Sephora to swatch them. I've seen some purple/lavender shades in MUFE's lipstick line.

Ziya - I'm skipping the VV collection entirely for sure. I've fallen in love with MUFE lol...I might be getting Marine Life BNIB in a swap....do you have anything similar in your stash?

That YSL lipstick price is a great deal. You saved. I think I bought mines for $38ish....cant remember. I think you should just keep one. Don't bother purchasing anymore. I love the smell and texture of these but I dont like the staying power. I own 2 and I don't think I'll buy anymore.

Do you find that it's too light? You can always use lipliners to tone it down. I suggest neutral shades or pinks. Annabelle has some nice coloured lipliners. I recently wore Mac Soar lipliner with YSL Fetish Pink lipstick.

 

[nunu]

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Originally Posted by dopista hi ladies... I'm glad this thread is coming alive again! I missed you guys! .

Aw i missed everyone too

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Originally Posted by dopista Things that are getting alot of love from me recently include my BOS II, Sleek palettes (Storm, Sunset & Jewels), NARS Deep throat blush, So Ceylon MSF (pure love) and Optimistic orange blush topped with Dark side of Marine Life! OO is brilliant on its own but also makes the most fabulous base for coral toned blushes. I just realised that most of my current favs are LE.. I'm not sure whether it is LE appeal or if it is just that LE stuff is better? .

I love So Ceylon! I haven't opened my marine life yet lol

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Originally Posted by dopista Stuff I can't wait to get my hands on - UD Naked palette and Bite of an apple blush..

I have the Naked palette and i love it. Can't wait to get bite of an apple though!


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Originally Posted by dopista Also, I can't wait to try out the new prolongwear foundation MAC has.. It must be quite impressive if it looks pretty much the same after 12 hours of wear (according to Christine @ Temptalia's review). I also want to try out MAC Face and Body foundation. I already use MSFN, Studio fix powder and fluid (not at the same time.. Lol!) so I might take the NARS and/or MUFE ones out for a spin before I hand over my cash to MAC.

I want the new prolongwear too but unfortunately there is no nc43 shade. I'm nc42 in Studio fix fluid and SF powder but nc43 in studio tech

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Originally Posted by Ziya Ooohh I'm liking MUFE's lippies! Just looking at sephora page I see some hot looking shades (ahem, 38) loool Im planning a huge sephora and MAC pro haul.... there's a really cool BI gift bag with a mini nars casino and Chihuahua l/g with $50 purchase! I'm on the waiting list for a NAKED palette but TBH I wasnt/am not lemming it at ALL!! Somebody get me excited please! Im a matte neutral lover so this is right up my alley, but I feel I already have all the colors I need.. hmm...

I should really check out these MUFE lippies! I'm hearing a lot of good things about them.


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Originally Posted by Ziya Here's what I want from MAC pro: Contour powder is shadowy, 222 brush, Chromographic pencil in NC15, 4 pan e/s palette. Sample of long wear concealer+foundation, and vanilla piggie. (is this too light for me?) Sephora: MUFE F&B #34 and/or #6 -anyone know if #6 is a good match for NC 40? Naked palette, try the new MUFE lippies and HD blushes and try Hourglass veil foundation whew! Good thing my berday is coming up (I can treat myself without feeling as guilty lmao)

Vanilla is not too light on you..i feel that Vanilla works on all skin tones

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Originally Posted by Ziya GUYS! Its sooo good to be back on here... (HUGE HUGS ALL AROUND!) missed this place like crazy

Missed you

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Originally Posted by zerin ^Aww....hugs to all of you too! nunu - I've been pretty away from the beauty world myself. I'm not liking the new Mac Disney VV collection too much. It's probably because I find it very dupable. I'm loving MUFE products though....almost everything MUFE comes out new with...I just fall in LOVE.

Aaaah i need to get into MUFE! hehe
I have a few items from VV that are on my wishlist

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Originally Posted by zerin vintageroses - I'm thinking about getting that Naked Palette as well. Although, like Ziya...I think I have similar shades from the palette already.

I absolutely love the naked palette. I totally reccomend it.

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Originally Posted by Ziya OMG LADIES! Momentous occasion Two days ago I FINALLY caved and used (daintily on the side of the pan!) my Marine Life H/l! I cant believe I waited so long, it is freakin amazingly gorgeous...I am such an idiot for keeping it in its little baggy for so long...LOL

LOL i still have mine in its box

Too scared of using it.


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Originally Posted by Ziya Zerin: Dude, I never realized how much I love MUFE till I took a good long look at my MU collection! I finally noticed how many of my *love* products are MUFE! lol honestly, I'm starting to get over MAC a bit...I can't keep up with this many collections first of all and lately every single one of them has been dissapointing...not excited about anything at all! even xmas stuff looks blah..and thats usually my fav collections! whats happening to me guys? Am I...no longer...addicted? LMAO

I want to see your make up collection! Especially these MUFE items you're talking about

I haven't been into MAC for a few months now hehe so you're not alone...but i'm looking forward to A tartan tale

 

[angelynv]

I got my "bite of an apple" blush today !!(VV release in the UK today) and OMG!!! LOVE!! I dont have anything similar, its a beautiful corally pink and sooo bright which means it shows up beautifully on my Nc42-43 skin and its matte which is perfect for me as i hate too much shimmer on my face. Anyone else have this blush???

 

[jazmatazz]

@ Zerin: Yeah I was super angry at MAC but it only lasted like 3 days. I think I'm going to cave soon and just buy a Cremesheen glass. I feel overly inundated by MAC right now with new collections every week, price hikes so often and then the b2m changes weren't helping anything. I'm loving Lychee Luxe though, it's got enough pigmentation to be worn on it's own and I have been reaching for it daily.

MUFE is so amazing! I love Mat Velvet foundie and the hd cream blush. Mat Velvet is the best foundation I have found thus far for oily skin.

Soo I have worn my prolongwear sample only for a day but wow, it felt so comfortable on and I loved the way it wore. I have it in NC42 and had to deepen it with a loose blot powder I have that's too dark. I really like the feel and wear of it so maybe I'll try to get a sample of NW35 next. I love Sheer Glow but there's no good 'end of summer' match in that formula for me.

So Sephora F & F is coming up soonish (late Oct/early Nov) and I've got a list of potentials going, Bobbi Brown corrector (they carry BB now!), Stila Kajal in Onyx, Shu Umera Eyelash curler, new brow pencil, MUFE smokey lash, a benefit creaseless cream and maybe the naked palette.

@ Nunu, VintageRoses, angelnv :All this love for the Naked palette is making me want it more! It's been sold out for ages here. Urban decay really underestimated demand for this item.

@ angelnv: Bite of an apple was the one item I was considering purchasing from VV and when I finally got around to checking it out in store it was sold out. I love how it's matte, gives me more of a chance to put an MSF or something shimmery over

Lucky duck for being one of the few to get it!

@ Ziya: Marine life is gorgeous! The beautiful overspray MAC uses gets me in a shimmer trance everytime hehe.

 

[angelynv]

Jazmatazz there is no issue whatsoever getting Bite of an Apple from Mac or Naked Palette from Urban Decay here in the UK.. in fact I actually bought 2 Bite of an Apple blushes..may sell one of them as there doesnt appear to be any issues with items from collections selling out in the UK. I am definately getting a back up of Naked Palette for myself though as it contains some great neutral shades for like a tenth of the price of mac eyeshadows.. it just makes financial sense to have it for someone like me who is building up their make up collection. And it is so so handy for travel, i can take it out and i have a primer, 2 eyeliners and 12 shadows in a slim attractive package.. I usually take along my no. 15 Stila eyeshadow brush which is double ended and i am sorted for my eyes! Going to Peru and Miami soon and need to travel light so this is perrrrrfect for me. As for Bite of an Apple blsuh its just beautiful I am so pleased with it, so far I have used it with the 168 and the 187 and both are fine although the 150 brush i believe is the best as its so fluffy and big it gives the right amount of application for day looks. With contouring powder (I use the Sleek contour palette in the lightest shade) it adds the perfect amount of definition.. I have ordered lychee luxe l/g from my sister in law in Toronto and cant wait for it to arrive, especially after your review! x

 

[zerin]

I'm still adjusting to this new Specktra look. I miss the old layout!

How have you guys been? I think the Sephora 20% off sale is on but I think it's only for US. I'm excited to go to the IMATS this year. Finally!

 

[vintageroses]

I got my "bite of an apple" blush today !!(VV release in the UK today) and OMG!!! LOVE!! I dont have anything similar, its a beautiful corally pink and sooo bright which means it shows up beautifully on my Nc42-43 skin and its matte which is perfect for me as i hate too much shimmer on my face. Anyone else have this blush???

Hehe! yesss I love it too!

ahh I'm in the matte blushes phrase so it's perfect for me now!

 

[angelynv]

Yes although.. i dont know if its because of my chubbbbbyyyyyy cheeks but i still have some issue with my blush migrating a little - specifically i get almost this dividing line on my cheek! so weiirddddd!!!!! i do use a really moisturising foundation, although i do think my skin is oily, but if i use a more matte finish foundation it shows up dry patches on my skin grrrr.. Anyway I am off to purchase an Illamasqua cream blush with some of my birthday vouchers and i have heard that illamasqua cream blushes are fantastic for staying power. Been checking out Rude or possibly Dixie - has anyone tried these??? xxx

 

[starryskies]

Hey guys, can you recommend a quad that you have gotten the MOST use out of. Either one thats already pre-made, or one that you made yourself. Something that you love that is always in your purse possibly. Suggestions?

Also what are all of you buying from Sephora's F&F sale?

 

[angelynv]

i made myself - carbon, saddle, ricepaper and print (just added!) - ok so its only just ben completed but i can already see it as being the most used quad i own. I also have a frosty colours quad with amber lights, steamy, sumptuous olive and trax.

from what people have said on this forum, the smokey eyes quad by MAC sounds awesome too (i think there is a separate thread already going with best smokey pallettes).

also this isnt a quad and its not by mac but the Naked pallette is by far the most used pallette I own - literally use it every day (well, every day that i choose to wear make up that is!)

 

[aradhana]

mac quad (made myself): ricepaper, soba, saddle, embark

soba and saddle are my most used shades overall as well....

 

[angelynv]

Hey guys, this is going off topic (again! oops) but I have just started a new blog on all things fashion, style and of course makeup! I would be so so grateful if you would check it out http://frivolousbyangel5ace.blogspot.com/
I have tonnes of upcoming post ideas so please check in from time to time if you like what you see! Thanks for your support guys xxx

 

[DeepaBerar]

Hey I'm relatively new on her, actually been registered for 6 months, but I'm just getting to being on this thing more regularly.
I want to join the MAC palette discussion!

My top most used palette: Ricepaper, Soba, Brun & Carbon. Every single day.

Deepa

 

[dopista]

My fav most used quad - My own smokey eye quad with satin taupe, carbon, club and knight devine... also I use the spiced chocolate from Cult of cherry quite often..

BTW... have you guys seen the product info for MAC + Mickey Contractor collection? The fluidlines look gorgeous but the inbetween foundation and concealer shades sound interesting:

From temptalia:

[h=3]Studio Fix Fluid Foundation ($26.00 U.S. / $30.00 CDN)[/h]

• NC41, NC43.5, NC44.5 (Limited Edition)

[h=3]Moisturecover Concealer ($16.50 U.S. / $19.50 CDN)[/h]

• NC23, NC43, NC44, NC45.5 (Limited Edition)

[h=3]Moisturecover Double-End Concealer ($21.00 U.S . / $24.50 CDN)[/h]

• Coral Corrector/Yellow Corrector (Limited Edition)

 

[DeepaBerar]

I saw the collection at training last week, it's amazing!!

My faves:
Lipstick- Mehr (described as mid-tone blue pink, matte)
Eyeshadow- Oomph (forest green with soft gold pearlized pigments, veluxe pearl)
& the Athma eyeshadow quad..it already has Folie & Carbon in it, but the other 2 colors were gorgeous too

The in between foundation shades is the best out of it all, NC41 should be permanent!!

Deepa

www.deepaberar.com

 

[zerin]

I would love to try out the NC 43.5 foundation!

Btw I am in love with the ProLongWear Foundation formula. I love the finish especially...it's like I don't need a setting powder at all. I think it's now my HG foundation. Unfortunately, I ended up buying two shades so that I can use and mix them both for my foundation application. I bought NC 42 and NW 35 just to balance it out for my skintone. This foundation is also SUPER LONG LASTING!

 

[shabdebaz]

OMG, NC41 will be my dream come true!!!

 

[vintageroses]

OMG, NC41 will be my dream come true!!!

Haha! You're gonna have to stock up!

 

[Ziya]

That's the collection I'm anticipating the most right now!! <3 Mickey Contractor, he's amazing!
I got my Naked palette last week with the sephora BI 20% off coupon Havent tried it yet lol but swatches are heavenly!!
Thanks for the quad suggestions ladies (..is listening) me want moar!!!