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  1. SimplyComplex

    Need Recs on Liquid Foundation & Powder that photographs well w/o the white glow

    Currently wear MAC SFF in NC44 and Presedd Blot powder in medium dark. They both match my skin perfectly but in pics, gives my face a white ghostly glow. Need recs on foundation that will photograph well......oily/combo acne prone skin. I have tried MUFE with no luck in skin color match....I...
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    Needs Ideas on what to pair w/ Red Brick & Clarity

    I got MAC Red Brick & Clarity very recently and need ideas on what to pair it with. I'm NC44 with brown eyes and black hair. 1) Clarity - When it bought it last night, the MA put Moss Scape on lids, Blue Brown on top of Moss Scape, and Clarity on crease. I would like to pair with with...
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    How to Contour Cheeks?

    Fix Fluid NC44; Brown eyes, black hair. The only blush I own currently is Gingerly. I've never been huge into blushes but lately....I've been interested in learning howto contour the cheeks. Any tips or tutorials would be greatly appreciated. BTW, I'm not into creams....prefer powder blush.
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    How to Measure Out Pigments?

    I feel so stupid asking this but here it goes. All this 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp etc......well, do you literally take a teaspoon and scoop out the piggie from the jar? Doesn't that waste quite a bit of product that gets stuck on the spoon? I have a full jar of Gold Mode that I'm going to try to...
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    Drugstore Sunscreen Rec. for Oily Skin...

    Currently I use Neutrogena Sheery Dry Touch SPF 45 under foundation every single day. I have oily/acne prone skin. Plus I live in Houston where the humidity is very high. I don't really want to spend $40+ on a sunscreen. Any recs for a drugstore SS that won't make my face shiny?
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    MAC Pigment Amount Q

    I couldn't find this info. anywhere....unless I totally missed it. How many tsp of pigment is in 1 jar of pigment? Also, are their any pic or video tutorials on how to press pigments? I've seen pic tutorials before but now can't find 'em. Video would be even better.
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    Houston (Galleria)

    I replied on the other thread but thought I'd post something separate here too. I live right by 610/59 next to Galleria mall. I'd love to meet fellow MAC/make up addicts in real life. If you live by Galleria, Rice Village, Midtown, Downtown etc....and interested in a meet-up for shopping or...
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    Greenish EOTD

    All products MAC unless otherwise noted. Painterly + Blacktrack fluidline (Outer V only) as base Goldmine Wondergrass Carbon Shroom as brow highlighter Blacktrack Fluidline E/L (1st time putting on; used a small EOB concealor brush; will be buying MAC brush set on 25th) L'oreal Volumnious WP...
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    Need Opinion On Pro Pigment Choices PLEASE

    ) If I already have Contrast, Tilt, and Moon's Reflection......Do I need Naval Blue? 2) Are "Ruby Red" or "Electric Coral" good choices for someone w/ light brown skin, brown eyes, black hair? 3) Are "pearl" and "pearl particles" harder to blend than "frosts"?
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    Plesae Recommend Pro E/S or Pigments that I should get

    A friend of mine is visiting me from NY in 3 days and I would like for him to pick up a few colors for me that're available at pro stores only. I'm brand new to using pigments and so far only have one (Gold Mode) so I don't want any color that's hard to blend since I'm still learning. I...
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