July Randoms

[Champagne Supernova]

Oh! It wasn't what I imagined it will be! I thought it might be a bit similar to MR with the whole "sister palette" description and all.

It's very pretty but half of those colours are sort of out of my comfort zone.

[ElizabethBennet]

Jul 19, 2017 15:23:03 GMT -5 ESF said:

Damn, this doesn't look like it will be wearable on me, though I imagine some people could pull it off.

I'm a little underwhelmed by it to be honest. I appreciate, really lol, that its not yet another warm neutral palette but the color selection still seems off to me. The electric color seems out of place and I just don't see many looks coming out of it without having to introduce another palette. But, I love ABH shadows, so I'm still interested. I need to see swatches though.

[ElizabethBennet]

Jul 19, 2017 15:24:30 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Oh! It wasn't what I imagined it will be! I thought it might be a bit similar to MR with the whole "sister palette" description and all.

It's very pretty but half of those colours are sort of out of my comfort zone.

Yeah, this isn't what I was expecting at all. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this wasn't it.

[Champagne Supernova]

Jul 19, 2017 15:28:35 GMT -5 ElizabethBennet said:

Jul 19, 2017 15:24:30 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Oh! It wasn't what I imagined it will be! I thought it might be a bit similar to MR with the whole "sister palette" description and all.

It's very pretty but half of those colours are sort of out of my comfort zone.

Yeah, this isn't what I was expecting at all. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this wasn't it.

The first thing I thought of  was maybe purples and brown/bronze stuff for some reason. Oh well.

In a way, I'm glad because I really don't need another palette. I'm still immensely enjoying UD Heat.

[Pippin]

Yeah the ABH palette isn't speaking to me but the TF one kind of is. I'll need to see some swatches but at this point I kind of want to keep the collection going lol. 

[secretlyevil]

I can't wait to see more about it.

[ElizabethBennet]

Swatches were just posted on instagram. I would pip but I'm on my phone. I like the swatches.

[persa]

The new ABH reminds me of her self made palette, kind of a random assortment of colors rather than the unified scheme of modern Renaissance

[persa]

Someone on reddit created "quads" of the new ABH palette and it looks more weareable when seen in that light

[mrsukyankee]

So, I discovered an Ingot store on Oxford Street today.  I've been wanting to put together a travel palette and I did.  I chose the wood case which uses magnets to close (which I'll have to secure with a rubber band as I'm not sure it'll stay closed entirely otherwise), four eyeshadows (in shades I use a lot), a highlighter and a blush.  I like it!






(I accidentally stuck my fingernail into the highlighter)

[secretlyevil]

Trendmood posted "swatches" of the new ABH palette on different skin tones on IG. I put "swatches" in parens because they were so fake looking.

ETA: latest post has real swatches. I am still intrigued. Price is $42.

[kittycatlove]

Pippin, that looks so pretty!

[mrsukyankee]

I know most of you won't be able to get all the brands, but a lot are available in the US.  This is a post by one of my favourite beauty writers in the UK on ethical, vegetarian and vegan brands: list

[majesty318]

I love ABH palettes... I am going to need this one!

[Pippin]

Has anyone else seen the Besame Snow White collection they're releasing? I want pretty much everything. It looks so well done.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

I bought some of the ABH summer shades as singles as a birthday gift to myself last month and they are some of the best eye shadows I've ever used. The purples were to die for! Every time I wear them I get complimented. I think I'll probably be picking up this new palette. I have been wholly impressed with ABH!

[ESF]

PSA: Sephora just released a good code -- FRESHVIB for VIBs and Rouges. Three Fresh deluxe samples with a $35 purchase. Right now, there's a good selection but I imagine it will get picked over fast.

[NewOrleans]

You owe it to yourself to buy e Pirates of the Caribbean eyeshadow. I love it so much.

It's on sale for 40% off at Ulta, which pisses me off because I only got it for 20% off but what can you do. Go get it now.

[secretlyevil]

Jul 21, 2017 9:43:12 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

You owe it to yourself to buy e Pirates of the Caribbean eyeshadow. I love it so much.

It's on sale for 40% off at Ulta, which pisses me off because I only got it for 20% off but what can you do. Go get it now.

😢 I paid full price but yes it's awesome!

[robinsbff]

i just got an email for 5x points on all purchases at ulta - platinum perk. too bad i'm waiting on a 20% off to use my points, not gather more points!

[bluestreet]

I allowed myself this purchase at the Nordstrom anniversary sale. It's so lovely. And since I can't wear pinky blush because I'm already ruddy, the contour color and highlighter are perfect.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/laura-mercier-lauras-luxe-eye-cheek-palette/4625331?origin=category-personalizedsort

[ESF]

Rouges - check your emails. Sephora sent me $20 off of $100.

[robinsbff]

last night i used a clay mask (pur, i think, it was from an ipsy bag) and then first aid beauty's oatmeal mask and my skin feels amazing. i can't stop touching my face, lol. it was feeling really uneven and oily and all over gross but now it's smooth and balanced and just good. love it.

[persa]

Jul 24, 2017 10:19:22 GMT -5 ESF said:

Rouges - check your emails. Sephora sent me $20 off of $100.

Ugh they may get me with this one. I was thinking if using an Ulta points bonus for the Nars matte concealer since I have 1533 points but money off might be > extra points. I have to think on this some more when my coffee kicks in.

[pantsparty]

Jul 23, 2017 8:38:14 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i just got an email for 5x points on all purchases at ulta - platinum perk. too bad i'm waiting on a 20% off to use my points, not gather more points!

I just got 5x, too! Excellent timing - I just ran out of my favorite Buxom Full-on lipstick in Athens.

[calico]

That stupid sephora email might tempt me. I've got $50 in gift cards burning a hole in my pocket, so this would only be an extra $30ish that I would have to put out.

[ESF]

Jul 24, 2017 20:42:27 GMT -5 calico said:

That stupid sephora email might tempt me. I've got $50 in gift cards burning a hole in my pocket, so this would only be an extra $30ish that I would have to put out.

Yup. I need to get a refill of a hair product that's like $32, so I'm using this as justification to buy some new expensive skin care product. Just have to decide which one I want.

[peachy]

Does anyone know of a product I can add to my Bare Minerals mineral foundation if the lightest shade is a little too dark/warm? I know they make mixers for liquid foundations but not sure about loose powder

[pierogigirl]

Jul 25, 2017 2:57:49 GMT -5 peachy said:

Does anyone know of a product I can add to my Bare Minerals mineral foundation if the lightest shade is a little too dark/warm? I know they make mixers for liquid foundations but not sure about loose powder

I haven't tried this but I would try mixing Mineral Veil or Tarte finishing powder (both are colorless but might help tone down some of the darkness).  I am very fair and I couldn't use BM.  I have and really like IT CC cream and Your Skin But Better Airbrush Perfecting Powder in fair.

[calico]

Jul 25, 2017 2:57:49 GMT -5 peachy said:

Does anyone know of a product I can add to my Bare Minerals mineral foundation if the lightest shade is a little too dark/warm? I know they make mixers for liquid foundations but not sure about loose powder

I vaguely remember hearing of a mineral powder foundation lightener, but i don't recall the brand. How off is it? something that can bit fixed by adding a smidge of transparent powder? Are you opposed with mixing it with a lighter shade from another brand?

When I used BM like 15 years ago, I had the same issue and ended up switching to another brand completely- Everyday Minerals. They had a better variety for pale girls like us.