La Ilusion
Well-known member
Hello! I know we all like to freshen up both our WoC forum and our makeup collections every now and then
so why don't we let each other know about some of our newest acquisitions? What have you gotten recently? Love it; hate it? Would you recommend it to others?
I'll start it off. I'm an NC43, by the way.
1. I think the product I've gotten recently that I use the most is my NARS Multiple in Malibu. I've never had a product that I would consider HG, but this may be one. I use it as blush and have worn it every day. It quite literally makes me look like I'm blushing, flushed, and happy all day.
2. I picked up MAC Falling Star e/s at my closest CCO a week ago and am enjoying it. It's deep enough for the crease for everyday but also looks fantastic on the lid.
3. I also got Rose Blanc e/s, which works great as a highlight or as a lid color. Best of all, it makes a great quad with Soba, Falling Star, and Folie.
4. I'm not up to making the investment in MAC or other high-end brushes yet, so I depend on good drugstore brands. Last night, I picked up an Essence of Beauty kabuki brush at CVS. I am very pleased with it. It's very soft (no pricklies at all so far) and dense. I also got an Essence of Beauty foundation brush last week. The brush is very wide and rather soft. It's not as firm as some foundation brushes out there, but I have found that a plus because I can stipple with it for a flawless finish.
5. I'm in love with Maybelline's XXL Curl Power mascara! I don't curl my lashes because I'm happy with their natural curve, but this product really does add some curl (first step) and holds it (second step).
6. I can't say enough about MAC's Paint Pots. I want so many! Right now I just own Constructivist and Indianwood. I would recommend them both. They're gorgeous on their own and don't crease on me when I use them as base. Constructivist is a wonderful base for smoky looks. Indianwood is nearly the same color as my skin (just with metallic sheen) so it doesn't add or subtract from the colors I put over it.
I can't wait to hear what everyone else is trying out these days!
I'll start it off. I'm an NC43, by the way.
1. I think the product I've gotten recently that I use the most is my NARS Multiple in Malibu. I've never had a product that I would consider HG, but this may be one. I use it as blush and have worn it every day. It quite literally makes me look like I'm blushing, flushed, and happy all day.
2. I picked up MAC Falling Star e/s at my closest CCO a week ago and am enjoying it. It's deep enough for the crease for everyday but also looks fantastic on the lid.
3. I also got Rose Blanc e/s, which works great as a highlight or as a lid color. Best of all, it makes a great quad with Soba, Falling Star, and Folie.
4. I'm not up to making the investment in MAC or other high-end brushes yet, so I depend on good drugstore brands. Last night, I picked up an Essence of Beauty kabuki brush at CVS. I am very pleased with it. It's very soft (no pricklies at all so far) and dense. I also got an Essence of Beauty foundation brush last week. The brush is very wide and rather soft. It's not as firm as some foundation brushes out there, but I have found that a plus because I can stipple with it for a flawless finish.
5. I'm in love with Maybelline's XXL Curl Power mascara! I don't curl my lashes because I'm happy with their natural curve, but this product really does add some curl (first step) and holds it (second step).
6. I can't say enough about MAC's Paint Pots. I want so many! Right now I just own Constructivist and Indianwood. I would recommend them both. They're gorgeous on their own and don't crease on me when I use them as base. Constructivist is a wonderful base for smoky looks. Indianwood is nearly the same color as my skin (just with metallic sheen) so it doesn't add or subtract from the colors I put over it.
I can't wait to hear what everyone else is trying out these days!