JULY Randoms

[secretlyevil]

[wawa]

I wore actual makeup for two whole days! I'm not sure where my slump came from, but I'm glad it seems to be over. I've missed playing with my makeup but couldn't get it up to actually do it.

Oh. Wait. Ha! It was my job. I was stressed about my job and it's over and suddenly I want to paint my face again. LOLOL. That's probably it.

[peachy]

Did anyone else pick up any of the new Lisa Eldridge lipsticks? I couldn’t help myself somehow and I am not a big lipstick person, lol

[ESF]

Less than three months until we move. I think I'm going to do a pretty serious purge of the makeup that I don't ever use. I've got too much stuff, and the clutter is making hard to enjoy what I have.

Anyone have any creative ideas for giving away used makeup? I don't really have any good teen girls in my life who would want it. School theater productions is one option I've heard.

[wawa]

LOL, Posted in the wrong randoms.

So here I'll share that I'm wering actual eyeshadow today and will wonders never cease???

[wawa]

Jul 10, 2019 22:32:52 GMT -5 ESF said:

Less than three months until we move. I think I'm going to do a pretty serious purge of the makeup that I don't ever use. I've got too much stuff, and the clutter is making hard to enjoy what I have.

Anyone have any creative ideas for giving away used makeup? I don't really have any good teen girls in my life who would want it. School theater productions is one option I've heard.

That seems like a good one. I have struggled with this too. I hate to throw away so much, but who wants my ever so slightly used Revlon lipstick? Nobody.

[iheartmaui]

Jul 11, 2019 8:56:59 GMT -5 wawa said:

Jul 10, 2019 22:32:52 GMT -5 ESF said:

Less than three months until we move. I think I'm going to do a pretty serious purge of the makeup that I don't ever use. I've got too much stuff, and the clutter is making hard to enjoy what I have.

Anyone have any creative ideas for giving away used makeup? I don't really have any good teen girls in my life who would want it. School theater productions is one option I've heard.

That seems like a good one. I have struggled with this too. I hate to throw away so much, but who wants my ever so slightly used Revlon lipstick? Nobody.

I donated a box to Project Beauty Share a year or two ago: projectbeautyshare.org/

[ESF]

Jul 11, 2019 11:10:09 GMT -5 iheartmaui said:

Jul 11, 2019 8:56:59 GMT -5 wawa said:

That seems like a good one. I have struggled with this too. I hate to throw away so much, but who wants my ever so slightly used Revlon lipstick? Nobody.

I donated a box to Project Beauty Share a year or two ago: projectbeautyshare.org/

Oh wow, this is great. So you just boxed up your old stuff and shipped it off?

I have a lot of palettes that are truly barely used. Plus soooo many foil samples. This would be perfect.

ETA -- Ah perfect!


projectbeautyshare.org/what-we-accept/

[litebright]

I have actually placed a re-order on a skin care regime, which I can't remember ever doing before except on very basic items like Cetaphil moisturizer. The Paula's Choice stuff is really working for me, both on the acne front and on fine lines. I'm impressed, both at how much clearer and smoother my skin is, as well as how noticeable the improvement in fine lines is on my chest. I just figured that that was how my skin was, now -- I mean, I am in my 40s.

So, good stuff.

[Pippin]

Jul 10, 2019 19:51:08 GMT -5 peachy said:

Did anyone else pick up any of the new Lisa Eldridge lipsticks? I couldn’t help myself somehow and I am not a big lipstick person, lol

I did! I got the Go Lightly one because it seemed pretty close to the Audrey Hepburn lipstick she just did a video about. I’m really liking it, kind of reminds me of Pat McGrath’s lipsticks. I’m super impressed that it shipped faster from overseas than any Ulta order I’ve ever made lol.

[pumpkin]

Jul 11, 2019 18:47:48 GMT -5 litebright said:

I have actually placed a re-order on a skin care regime, which I can't remember ever doing before except on very basic items like Cetaphil moisturizer. The Paula's Choice stuff is really working for me, both on the acne front and on fine lines. I'm impressed, both at how much clearer and smoother my skin is, as well as how noticeable the improvement in fine lines is on my chest. I just figured that that was how my skin was, now -- I mean, I am in my 40s.

So, good stuff.

Care to share what you re-ordered?

[mortomo]

My mom volunteers at a thrift store and I give her my samples that I won't use and my lightly used palettes and foundation colors that don't quite match. She said that they go right away.

[secretlyevil]

My pores are suddenly gigantic. I’ve never had this issue before. I don’t even know how to address this or if it can be addressed. I’m not liking these random things that are beginning to happen.

[secretlyevil]

Jul 10, 2019 19:51:08 GMT -5 peachy said:

Did anyone else pick up any of the new Lisa Eldridge lipsticks? I couldn’t help myself somehow and I am not a big lipstick person, lol

One of them looks like a dupe for a shade of a UD lipgloss that I love but have issues wearing these days. Hmmm... now I need to look for it.

[mrsukyankee]

I have found a new favourite serum. The Neogen White Truffle Serum in Oil. It feels so nice on my face, absorbs in so quickly (I'm now using in the morning) and I don't need a morning moisturiser before my SPF. I got it as a sample when I purchased the White Truffle Balm.

[litebright]

Jul 11, 2019 19:52:53 GMT -5 pumpkin said:

Jul 11, 2019 18:47:48 GMT -5 litebright said:

I have actually placed a re-order on a skin care regime, which I can't remember ever doing before except on very basic items like Cetaphil moisturizer. The Paula's Choice stuff is really working for me, both on the acne front and on fine lines. I'm impressed, both at how much clearer and smoother my skin is, as well as how noticeable the improvement in fine lines is on my chest. I just figured that that was how my skin was, now -- I mean, I am in my 40s.

So, good stuff.

Care to share what you re-ordered?

I got the kit through Zulily, it's supposed to be anti-acne plus anti-aging. It's basically the regular Clear kit (cleanser, toner + gel) plus the niacinamide drops. 

www.paulaschoice.com/clear-regular-strength-kit/470.html

www.paulaschoice.com/10pct-niacinamide-booster/798.html

[secretlyevil]

Several of my eyeliners are running down, most of which are the ones I use regularly and happen to be UD. I wish I had the foresight to use my points and coupon for restocking these. Meh.

[calico]

I placed an Ulta order for some conditioner from the liter sale this morning. The beauty break was a nice surprise.

[stephm0188]

I have 4000 points at Ulta and no idea what I want to buy, aside from foundation and mascara.

[secretlyevil]

My new glasses are requiring me to change my makeup. They're larger than I have had in YEARS. Yesterday I did a simple neutral eye with bolder lipstick. It made a big difference. I've had these glasses for about three weeks. Honestly I am not a big fan. I just can't justify another pair at the moment. Yesterday was the first day I didn't hate the glasses. Today did a more fun eye, not as happy. Booo....

[wawa]

Jul 24, 2019 13:06:38 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

My new glasses are requiring me to change my makeup. They're larger than I have had in YEARS. Yesterday I did a simple neutral eye with bolder lipstick. It made a big difference. I've had these glasses for about three weeks. Honestly I am not a big fan. I just can't justify another pair at the moment. Yesterday was the first day I didn't hate the glasses. Today did a more fun eye, not as happy. Booo....

Could you get a cheap pair from online to tide you over? Or do you have a crazy prescription such tbat nothing is cheap?

[secretlyevil]

Jul 24, 2019 13:41:50 GMT -5 wawa said:

Jul 24, 2019 13:06:38 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

My new glasses are requiring me to change my makeup. They're larger than I have had in YEARS. Yesterday I did a simple neutral eye with bolder lipstick. It made a big difference. I've had these glasses for about three weeks. Honestly I am not a big fan. I just can't justify another pair at the moment. Yesterday was the first day I didn't hate the glasses. Today did a more fun eye, not as happy. Booo....

Could you get a cheap pair from online to tide you over? Or do you have a crazy prescription such tbat nothing is cheap?

I really tried to go the online route and it just didn’t work me. I wish it would have but my prescription is wonky. My challenge is the current gigantic frame trend is giving me flashbacks to my first glasses in the 80s and early 90s. I didn’t start loving my glasses until I was buying them myself in college.

[wawa]

I find myself unhappy with my long term HG foundation. It's the tarte too many words bb cream. Not the clay one. The other one. I used to love it. I'm not sure if my needs changed or if changed or my skin changed.

Things I still like- it feels light and blends very easily.

But I get shiny by the end of the day and it's both too much and not enough coverage. On a day to day basis, it's too much. I just want a hint of tone evening. On a day when I'm going for a more dramatic full face, i want something that will really set and stay put.

So...now accepting recs for a medium to full coverage long wear AND something super light coverage that maybe just evens tone a bit, and maybe tamps down shine without obscuring the look of the skin. Maybe would also help the rest of my makeup stick?

I've been using just a dash of tinted powder, but by noon my face is naked basically. Anybody have a primer that might play nice as a stand alone product maybe? Blur a bit and mattify and sets? A tinted moisturizer isn't going to be matte or help my vlush and bronzer stay put.

[beetea]

Jul 25, 2019 11:49:13 GMT -5 wawa said:

I find myself unhappy with my long term HG foundation. It's the tarte too many words bb cream. Not the clay one. The other one. I used to love it. I'm not sure if my needs changed or if changed or my skin changed.

Things I still like- it feels light and blends very easily.

But I get shiny by the end of the day and it's both too much and not enough coverage. On a day to day basis, it's too much. I just want a hint of tone evening. On a day when I'm going for a more dramatic full face, i want something that will really set and stay put.

So...now accepting recs for a medium to full coverage long wear AND something super light coverage that maybe just evens tone a bit, and maybe tamps down shine without obscuring the look of the skin. Maybe would also help the rest of my makeup stick?

I've been using just a dash of tinted powder, but by noon my face is naked basically. Anybody have a primer that might play nice as a stand alone product maybe? Blur a bit and mattify and sets? A tinted moisturizer isn't going to be matte or help my vlush and bronzer stay put.

I like MAC Face & Body when I just want to even things out. The finish is a little too dewy for me but a bit of powder takes care of that. I like Estee Lauder Double Wear for when I want more coverage and something that isn't going to budge. I apply with a damp Beauty Blender to sheer it out a bit.

[mortomo]

Jul 25, 2019 11:49:13 GMT -5 wawa said:

I find myself unhappy with my long term HG foundation. It's the tarte too many words bb cream. Not the clay one. The other one. I used to love it. I'm not sure if my needs changed or if changed or my skin changed.

Things I still like- it feels light and blends very easily.

But I get shiny by the end of the day and it's both too much and not enough coverage. On a day to day basis, it's too much. I just want a hint of tone evening. On a day when I'm going for a more dramatic full face, i want something that will really set and stay put.

So...now accepting recs for a medium to full coverage long wear AND something super light coverage that maybe just evens tone a bit, and maybe tamps down shine without obscuring the look of the skin. Maybe would also help the rest of my makeup stick?

I've been using just a dash of tinted powder, but by noon my face is naked basically. Anybody have a primer that might play nice as a stand alone product maybe? Blur a bit and mattify and sets? A tinted moisturizer isn't going to be matte or help my vlush and bronzer stay put.

For a long wear build-able to full coverage foundation I really like Smashbox 15 hr wear hydrating foundation ( www.smashbox.com/product/6035/22769/face/foundation-powder/studio-skin-15-hour-wear-hydrating-foundation#/shade/1.1_-_Fair-Light_With_Neutral_Undertone ).  I got it as a freebie from Ulta and was really surprised. It's my HG foundation at the moment.  It's very liquidy/lightweight, yet covers well and stays put.  If I apply it with a beauty blender I can get a lighter coverage or build it up in the spots I need more coverage. I have normal-ish sometimes leaning oily skin and it holds up well on me.  I don't hate it at the end of the day.

[kittycatlove]

wawa, I've been liking the Too Faced Peachy, but it's at Sephora, not Ulta. The primer works really well with the foundation.

It's a good buildable foundation, but I don't feel it goes on well with a sponge, so I've been using a brush.

[secretlyevil]

Jul 25, 2019 11:49:13 GMT -5 wawa said:

I find myself unhappy with my long term HG foundation. It's the tarte too many words bb cream. Not the clay one. The other one. I used to love it. I'm not sure if my needs changed or if changed or my skin changed.

Things I still like- it feels light and blends very easily.

But I get shiny by the end of the day and it's both too much and not enough coverage. On a day to day basis, it's too much. I just want a hint of tone evening. On a day when I'm going for a more dramatic full face, i want something that will really set and stay put.

So...now accepting recs for a medium to full coverage long wear AND something super light coverage that maybe just evens tone a bit, and maybe tamps down shine without obscuring the look of the skin. Maybe would also help the rest of my makeup stick?

I've been using just a dash of tinted powder, but by noon my face is naked basically. Anybody have a primer that might play nice as a stand alone product maybe? Blur a bit and mattify and sets? A tinted moisturizer isn't going to be matte or help my vlush and bronzer stay put.

Could you try the new naked foundation and let me know how it stacks up to beloved naked skin? I really don’t know what the difference is.


That being said, I am digging Smashbox’s 15 hour hydrating, etc. foundation. It’s really working well.

[wawa]

I did my makeup this morning thinking about dinner with secretlyevil and Vespasia totally forgetting today is also the day I'm getting my new work headshot.

WELP. RED LIP IT IS.

[Vespasia]

Jul 30, 2019 7:42:47 GMT -5 wawa said:

I did my makeup this morning thinking about dinner with secretlyevil and Vespasia totally forgetting today is also the day I'm getting my new work headshot.

WELP. RED LIP IT IS.

I threw makeup in my work bag this morning! Even if I apply it on the MARC it will still probably melt off before dinner. I might just do eye makeup and lipstick.

[wawa]

Jul 30, 2019 7:44:54 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

Jul 30, 2019 7:42:47 GMT -5 wawa said:

I did my makeup this morning thinking about dinner with secretlyevil and Vespasia totally forgetting today is also the day I'm getting my new work headshot.

WELP. RED LIP IT IS.

I threw makeup in my work bag this morning! Even if I apply it on the MARC it will still probably melt off before dinner. I might just do eye makeup and lipstick.

I skipped foundation...
So it's a shiny face bold lips kind of day. I did have powder at my desk so I did a quick touch-up but yeah, not ideal for a photo. Marketing said they'd photoshop me if I wanted. LOL