March randoms

[sotally tober]

I thought of another random...I love the bright under eye look. I have been using the BECCA under eye brightener, but with my foundation color being lighter now, it's hardly different (when I use a darker shade of foundation the BECCA stuff is awesome). Anyone have any holy grail under eye brightening products? I have the Lancome cushion in the pink shade and I'm not completely sold on it. The girl at Nordstrom recommended a Dior concealer, but I'm not sure she was understanding what I'm wanting.

[kategm]

Mar 3, 2017 12:12:41 GMT -5 sotally tober said:

I thought of another random...I love the bright under eye look. I have been using the BECCA under eye brightener, but with my foundation color being lighter now, it's hardly different (when I use a darker shade of foundation the BECCA stuff is awesome). Anyone have any holy grail under eye brightening products? I have the Lancome cushion in the pink shade and I'm not completely sold on it. The girl at Nordstrom recommended a Dior concealer, but I'm not sure she was understanding what I'm wanting.

This maybelline stuff is pretty good. I'm struggling with under eye right now too, but currently I put Benefit Eye Bright on the darkest under crease, then this maybelline stuff over the entire under eye in the "triangle" pattern. I find it thinner and easier to smooth out than the Becca one.

[DarcyLongfellow]

Mar 3, 2017 11:47:35 GMT -5 veruca5839 said:

Yeah, I just saw the Sephora redesign this morning and am not a fan. At all. I couldn't navigate to a specific brand. And clicking on many areas that I assumed were supposed to be links did nothing. Hopefully they fix all the glitches soon....

Agreed. I've only looked on my phone, but I couldn't find the list of what I've purchased in store.

[sotally tober]

kategm, I've used that and it still didn't really brighten in the way I was wanting it to. Maybe the best bet is just self tanning to use darker foundation and then the BECCA Under Eye, Sephora concealer and NARS setting powder (all of which I was using). It seems like it shouldn't be this difficult to get that look without having too dark of foundation.

I get what you mean about the BECCA one being thick...I just apply with my finger and love that it looks glowy. I think I just have this idea in my head and it's not anywhere.

[majesty318]

Mar 2, 2017 17:14:17 GMT -5 sotally tober said:

Mar 2, 2017 16:54:39 GMT -5 namasteak said:

I tried it at Sephira and didn't like it. But I have dehydrated skin.

Ok, thanks. I wonder if it really fills in/blurs pores? 

I have not tried the Milk one, but I really like the Estee Edit Pore Vanishing Stick, which is along the same lines I think.

[persa]

Mar 2, 2017 17:15:07 GMT -5 wineandcheese said:

I'm thinking I'm going to splurge next weekend and get a new eyeshadow palette at Sephora. I need something other than nudes or pinks. I'm finally getting good at blending and smokey eye looks and want to expand to other colors. Any suggestions?

I like my Tarteist pro palette a lot.

[persa]

Mar 3, 2017 7:31:13 GMT -5 peachykate said:

Is Tarte shape tape really the best thing ever?

It's definitely "sleep in a bottle" for me.

[Champagne Supernova]

OMFG yes, the updated Sephora site is so clunky. It keeps freezing on me.

[Pippin]

Mar 3, 2017 13:00:03 GMT -5 majesty318 said:

Mar 2, 2017 17:14:17 GMT -5 sotally tober said:

Ok, thanks. I wonder if it really fills in/blurs pores? 

I have not tried the Milk one, but I really like the Estee Edit Pore Vanishing Stick, which is along the same lines I think.

A YouTube I watch did a side by side test of these two and they preformed the same for her.

[Pippin]

I'm sad. I'm going to return my Becca Amethyst highlighter. It doesn't show up on my skin at all. I can't even build it up.

[peachy]

Mar 3, 2017 14:27:12 GMT -5 Pippin said:

I'm sad. I'm going to return my Becca Amethyst highlighter. It doesn't show up on my skin at all. I can't even build it up.

Too bad. I'm afraid it would be the same for me too. I love the idea of it and it's so pretty but I haven't had much luck.

[bluestreet]

www.facebook.com/thetanyahennessy/videos/1473835592690069/

[wineandcheese]

Mar 3, 2017 7:31:13 GMT -5 peachykate said:

Is Tarte shape tape really the best thing ever?

Yes! I love it so much. Covers the circles under my eyes and brightens my under eyes, no problems.

[gilmoregirl]

Mar 3, 2017 7:31:13 GMT -5 peachykate said:

Is Tarte shape tape really the best thing ever?

YES!!!


Who here has used that Milk blurring stick?I saw it at sephora last weekend and really liked the way it felt.  My friend bought it but she said she didn't like it. 

I like it how looked/felt on my hand. But i'm still on a no buy! Boo for that. 

[centralsquare]

I did Baby Foot two days ago. I can't wait for it to start working!

[namasteak]

Should I wear my hair up or down if I am wearing a sleeveless bodycon dress to a wedding?

[tacom]

Mar 2, 2017 16:55:48 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Does anyone try to use silicone free products? I've been looking into it and it is SO FREAKING HARD to find any products without "cones" in it.

All my skincare is -cone free, as is my foundation.

I'm ok with cones in my setting powder/blush/bronzer since that sits on top anyways. Let me know if you want specific recs

[kategm]

Mar 3, 2017 12:29:12 GMT -5 sotally tober said:

kategm, I've used that and it still didn't really brighten in the way I was wanting it to. Maybe the best bet is just self tanning to use darker foundation and then the BECCA Under Eye, Sephora concealer and NARS setting powder (all of which I was using). It seems like it shouldn't be this difficult to get that look without having too dark of foundation.

I get what you mean about the BECCA one being thick...I just apply with my finger and love that it looks glowy. I think I just have this idea in my head and it's not anywhere.

Have you tried Benefit Eye Bright? It's a pencil, and I used it for years but stopped for a while because I was having dry under eyes and it was a bit cakey. Anyway, I pulled it out again and it's very helpful. I usually layer it under my foundation and today I put it on top of everything, even concealer. I just glanced in the mirror at the end of the day (a cold, windy, in and out of the car day) and it's insanely "bright" looking where I put it. I'd obviously have evened it out more had I realized.

[mdgirl]

Mar 4, 2017 18:12:33 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Should I wear my hair up or down if I am wearing a sleeveless bodycon dress to a wedding?

I'd say up, but I'm picturing a higher neckline for a some reason.

[namasteak]

Mar 4, 2017 18:19:34 GMT -5 tacom said:

Mar 2, 2017 16:55:48 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Does anyone try to use silicone free products? I've been looking into it and it is SO FREAKING HARD to find any products without "cones" in it.

All my skincare is -cone free, as is my foundation.

I'm ok with cones in my setting powder/blush/bronzer since that sits on top anyways. Let me know if you want specific recs

What foundation do you use? The ladies at Sephora were not helpful at all and I ended up with Bare Minerals complexion rescue.

[namasteak]

Mar 4, 2017 18:42:42 GMT -5 mdgirl said:

Mar 4, 2017 18:12:33 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Should I wear my hair up or down if I am wearing a sleeveless bodycon dress to a wedding?

I'd say up, but I'm picturing a higher neckline for a some reason.

It's a lower neckline *poof*

I tried a bunch of updos but using this conair sponge thing is the only one I've managed to do that works *poof*

[mdgirl]

namasteak I think that's really pretty! And the back of the dress is so nice I think the updo shows that off.

[namasteak]

Mar 4, 2017 19:29:45 GMT -5 mdgirl said:

namasteak I think that's really pretty! And the back of the dress is so nice I think the updo shows that off.

Thank you! I need to figure out how to fix the front. The answer may just be a good blowout and taking longer than 5 minutes to do it ! Lol *poof*

[mrsukyankee]

namasteak, your makeup looks fabulous!

[tacom]

Mar 4, 2017 18:46:06 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Mar 4, 2017 18:19:34 GMT -5 tacom said:

All my skincare is -cone free, as is my foundation.

I'm ok with cones in my setting powder/blush/bronzer since that sits on top anyways. Let me know if you want specific recs

What foundation do you use? The ladies at Sephora were not helpful at all and I ended up with Bare Minerals complexion rescue.

My local sephora employees also knew nothing about ingredients when I first went in to find silicone free skincare. I find online shopping, and hunting for reviews, to be the best approach.

Currently I rotate between:
au naturale cosmetics Organic Creme Foundation
RMS uncoverup
w3ll people narcissist foundation stick

I've tried and passed on:
Honest beauty - everything cream foundation
Juice beauty
Bare minerals complexion rescue
Another liquid foundation from an organic brand im blanking on.

[namasteak]

Mar 5, 2017 4:47:54 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

namasteak, your makeup looks fabulous!

OMG thank you. I'm not great at makeup so I've been practicing A LOT lately.

[bluestreet]

namasteak--gorgeous! Your brows and eyeshadow are mint in that photo!

[cottoncandy]

I bought the Too Faced Totally Cute Eyeshadow Palette at rack yesterday for just under $15 because I like the 2 shimmery neutrals and wanted some new makeup. I was playing with it last night and I actually really like it! I thought I would never use the pink, but it's sort of sheer and looks awesome with the matte brown and the green makes my hazel eyes look super green. I'm pretty happy with it!

[cottoncandy]

Mar 4, 2017 18:12:33 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Should I wear my hair up or down if I am wearing a sleeveless bodycon dress to a wedding?

I agree with hair up, and your makeup looks amazing!

[redheadbaker]

I just got an Ulta email for 3X points (platinum perk). It's my birthday month, and I know that birthday points can be combined with bonus point perks. Does that mean I get 5X points on anything I buy during the 3X point perk time?