June Randoms

[bowies]

I don't know how I've managed it, but that was my first Porefessional sample. Those Smashbox primers though - pretty sure I have at least half that were ever made. My skin hates them.

This was only my fourth Play box and I'm already thinking about canceling. So many primers and cream/stick highlighters. Not my cup of tea.

[Pippin]

Jun 19, 2017 3:17:54 GMT -5 peachy said:

Jun 16, 2017 21:58:13 GMT -5 Pippin said:

I kind of hate myself for wanting the morphe x JH palette. The live swatches she did look really nice.

You should check out a couple other swatch videos before you decide IMO - Samantha Ravndahl and Beautyybird. They look significantly different from Jaclyn's.

I have been:) The shades I like look pretty good in most videos. I'm well aware that JH digs the hell out of those pans to get swatches like that lol. I'm not going to be glued to my computer on launch day but if it's still available by the weekend I might grab it.

[persa]

Did y'all get the email about the KVD serpentina palette? So pretty but I doubt I'd use it too much. But doesn't keep me from wanting it.

[calico]

Jun 19, 2017 9:11:53 GMT -5 persa said:

Did y'all get the email about the KVD serpentina palette? So pretty but I doubt I'd use it too much. But doesn't keep me from wanting it.

Um..no? What's up?

[Pippin]

Jun 19, 2017 9:33:26 GMT -5 calico said:

Jun 19, 2017 9:11:53 GMT -5 persa said:

Did y'all get the email about the KVD serpentina palette? So pretty but I doubt I'd use it too much. But doesn't keep me from wanting it.

Um..no? What's up?

There are different sets available only through the app today including the Sepentina palette.

[persa]

Jun 19, 2017 9:33:26 GMT -5 calico said:

Jun 19, 2017 9:11:53 GMT -5 persa said:

Did y'all get the email about the KVD serpentina palette? So pretty but I doubt I'd use it too much. But doesn't keep me from wanting it.

Um..no? What's up?

[bluelikejazz]

We just moved and the old owner's ipsy bag was delivered. I really want to open it! (I won't, I'll return to sender)

[calico]

Jun 19, 2017 11:55:54 GMT -5 persa said:

DROOOOOOOOOOOL. I thought this was limited edition last year. So it's back now? Is it perm? My wallet is already screaming after my online shopping spree this morning. *sigh*

[bowies]

Jun 14, 2017 14:36:49 GMT -5 calico said:

I went through a bag this weekend and found some blotting sheets that I had forgotten about. I'm usually a dry girl, but when the heat is over 90 degrees and it's humid AF outside, my nose will get shiny around 3pm. I just sat at my desk and used a few blotting sheets to remove the un-intended shine from my face and went through maybe 5 sheets. Is that a lot to use? I feel like I need a fresh sheet per area. Am I doing this wrong?

I just use coffee filters. You can put one on your entire face. #nativefloridian

[secretlyevil]

Jun 14, 2017 14:36:49 GMT -5 calico said:

I went through a bag this weekend and found some blotting sheets that I had forgotten about. I'm usually a dry girl, but when the heat is over 90 degrees and it's humid AF outside, my nose will get shiny around 3pm. I just sat at my desk and used a few blotting sheets to remove the un-intended shine from my face and went through maybe 5 sheets. Is that a lot to use? I feel like I need a fresh sheet per area. Am I doing this wrong?

Zabrena did a drugstore swimproof tutorial recently. In it, she mentioned a setting powder by Soap & Glory that she claims is humidity proof. I have an Ulta order on the way with it. I plan on giving it a thorough try out. I'll report back.

Here is the link to the video:
youtu.be/E539-Ke_AjI


ETA: if I use a blotting paper, I only use one sheet for my t-zone.

[nsl]

Jun 19, 2017 15:10:40 GMT -5 bowies said:

Jun 14, 2017 14:36:49 GMT -5 calico said:

I went through a bag this weekend and found some blotting sheets that I had forgotten about. I'm usually a dry girl, but when the heat is over 90 degrees and it's humid AF outside, my nose will get shiny around 3pm. I just sat at my desk and used a few blotting sheets to remove the un-intended shine from my face and went through maybe 5 sheets. Is that a lot to use? I feel like I need a fresh sheet per area. Am I doing this wrong?

I just use coffee filters. You can put one on your entire face. #nativefloridian

I've found that those super cheap tissues (brown, recycled) or school-issued bathroom paper towels do just as good a job of blotting oil without wiping away makeup as the $$ blotting papers.  #teacherlife
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[majesty318]

I did not see how gorgeous this Serpentina was yesterday, and now it's not there anymore! Were these app things seriously one day only?

[calico]

I'm wear testing a new CC cream today. I picked up the Its Skin CC cream back when memebox was marking everything down as an alternative to my beloved Dr Jart BB. When I pumped it out on my hand and started applying it to my face, I was like..well shit, this isn't going to work. I finished slathering on what was on my hand and then went to go switch the laundry. In the 5 minutes I was gone, it totally changed and I couldn't even tell I had it on my face.

So.... we shall see how it looks at the end of the day, but so far, so good.

[Champagne Supernova]

Urban Decay Heat is available for purchase if you're VIB Rouge for today only.

I ordered one for my BFF who lives in England because who knows when it will get there and she really wants to get her hands on it ASAP.

Now I'm thinking about getting one for myself. I feel like it's one of those palettes that I have to see in person first. I jumped the gun on Naked Smokey and I was disappointed when I got it so I don't want that to happen again.

[secretlyevil]

I'm trying to be all gentle and kind to my curls, embrace them even. But I'm having a hard time picking up products. Everything I want to try is salon specific and my salon or stylist can't get. 😩

[mrsukyankee]

Jun 20, 2017 16:34:26 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Urban Decay Heat is available for purchase if you're VIB Rouge for today only.

I ordered one for my BFF who lives in England because who knows when it will get there and she really wants to get her hands on it ASAP.

It's already here but out of stock/sold out.

[bluelikejazz]

Serious question - how do you know when your mascara is gone? Does it eventually dry out? Throw it away at 6 months no matter what? Does it eventually just not come out? I've been using the same mascara tube nearly daily for 6 months, and I see no end in sight.

[NewGirlNic]

I was at JCPenny looking for a dress so stopped into Sephora to pickup a new brow pencil (Benefit goof proof) and ended up spending almost $150. Eek. 

I picked up the new Tarte clay stick foundation and I really like it so far. We'll see how it wears all day, but it went on and blended like a dream and it feels nice on my skin. 

I also got a Smashbox cream contour stick/pencil and I think it's going back. I tried it out yesterday and it didn't blend well. I didn't have time to use it this morning, so I'll give it another try. The girl at Sephora recommended it. Anyone have any other recommendations for a cream contour stick?  

I'm looking for a new primer. I wanted to get a few samples to test out, but the poor girl yesterday was working alone and there were a few needy customers and a line. Any recommendations for primer? 

[NewGirlNic]

Jun 21, 2017 7:57:52 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

Serious question - how do you know when your mascara is gone? Does it eventually dry out? Throw it away at 6 months no matter what? Does it eventually just not come out? I've been using the same mascara tube nearly daily for 6 months, and I see no end in sight.

Mine will start to get dry and flake off. Also, it makes my eyes itch when I use older tubes. I typically replace mine every 4-6 months. If there is a sale, or a new product I decide to try, sometimes it's sooner. 

[Pippin]

Jun 21, 2017 7:57:52 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

Serious question - how do you know when your mascara is gone? Does it eventually dry out? Throw it away at 6 months no matter what? Does it eventually just not come out? I've been using the same mascara tube nearly daily for 6 months, and I see no end in sight.

I'll use a mascara until it starts completely flaking off by the end of the day. Or I've had some that start taking a bunch of coats to build up and just don't look the same.

[wawa]

Jun 21, 2017 7:57:52 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

Serious question - how do you know when your mascara is gone? Does it eventually dry out? Throw it away at 6 months no matter what? Does it eventually just not come out? I've been using the same mascara tube nearly daily for 6 months, and I see no end in sight.

Same as pp's when it starts performing differently or smells funny i pitch it. I have a hard tI'm keeping track of when I opened things, so no clue how long that is. Too long most likely.

I've never used up a mascara, even with daily use. This is why I love minis...Doesn't feel so wasteful.

[followyourarrow]

Jun 21, 2017 7:57:52 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

Serious question - how do you know when your mascara is gone? Does it eventually dry out? Throw it away at 6 months no matter what? Does it eventually just not come out? I've been using the same mascara tube nearly daily for 6 months, and I see no end in sight.

For me it's when it no longer goes on right, takes multiple applications, or get's flaky.  

[Champagne Supernova]

Jun 21, 2017 6:07:41 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Jun 20, 2017 16:34:26 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Urban Decay Heat is available for purchase if you're VIB Rouge for today only.

I ordered one for my BFF who lives in England because who knows when it will get there and she really wants to get her hands on it ASAP.

It's already here but out of stock/sold out.

Wow! Well she's lucky I got one for her then. I'm getting it in the mail tomorrow so she'll get it in about a week!

[followyourarrow]

I'm really like the Physician's Formula CC cream. It goes on really nice, and lasts well. No breakouts either!

[wawa]

I have 2000 points at Ulta and I just got myself a $50 gc to sephora with points on a whim.

There isn't even anything specific I want! But I'm getting the itch to buy things...

[wawa]

I started throwing things in an ulta cart that I'd had my eye on for a while just to see where I'd end up...$340+   That escalated quickly...

[secretlyevil]

Jun 21, 2017 7:57:52 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

Serious question - how do you know when your mascara is gone? Does it eventually dry out? Throw it away at 6 months no matter what? Does it eventually just not come out? I've been using the same mascara tube nearly daily for 6 months, and I see no end in sight.

Mine tends to be drier or just seems like it's light on product. I get the small ones so every six months is good. For the mascara primer there was a noticeable difference in the product I was getting on my brush until I was hardly getting any out.

[wineandcheese]

Jun 21, 2017 14:16:44 GMT -5 wawa said:

I started throwing things in an ulta cart that I'd had my eye on for a while just to see where I'd end up...$340+   That escalated quickly...

I did this recently and it came to just under $500.

My sephora cart only came to $320, lol.

I need to win the lotto.

[peachy]

Jun 20, 2017 14:34:25 GMT -5 calico said:

I'm wear testing a new CC cream today. I picked up the Its Skin CC cream back when memebox was marking everything down as an alternative to my beloved Dr Jart BB. When I pumped it out on my hand and started applying it to my face, I was like..well shit, this isn't going to work. I finished slathering on what was on my hand and then went to go switch the laundry. In the 5 minutes I was gone, it totally changed and I couldn't even tell I had it on my face.

So.... we shall see how it looks at the end of the day, but so far, so good.

I've had this in my cart for quite a while. Let us know how it goes!

[kategm]

There's something weird going on with my makeup lately. It's just sliding right off my face. It's half gone by 2 pm, then mostly off by the evening. I haven't changed anything in my morning routine at all. My evening routine I'm playing with whatever moisturizers I happen to grab, but everything else is the same. It's more humid here the last few days, but nothing excessive and much milder temps than in my previous state. It's mostly coming off my nose and chin, then migrates to my cheeks. I'm using Lancôme tient idole and elf mineral primer. I do use the becca backlight primer too, but not as often, and I tend to mix the two together.

Has anyone had their makeup suddenly not work? Any found causes I might not be thinking of? I posted my routines in the skincare routine thread. The only big changes were added the Buffet and Azelic acid, but I've had those going for at least a month (two for the Buffet)