FEBRUARY 2020 Randoms

[secretlyevil]

This is the first image that came up when I Googled Valentine's Day makeup... I also toyed with a good Gothic look for the month...

[secretlyevil]

I am going to pick up KAJA's Wink Stamp when I go to Sephora this weekend. Anyone have any experience with it? The reviews are decent.

[tiramisu]

I just ordered MAC Face & Body foundation after reading how skin-like it is. They have a text feature now that you can use to get answers to questions. I got a shade recommendation by sending two photos of me and telling the person what shade I am in another MAC product.

[ESF]

How did J-Lo's hair look like total perfection during that performance? I can't walk around the block without feeling like I need to brush my hair again, but hers was like magic despite all that.

Hairspray? Magic hair genes? Something else?

[ssmjlm]

Feb 4, 2020 22:57:48 GMT -5 ESF said:

How did J-Lo's hair look like total perfection during that performance? I can't walk around the block without feeling like I need to brush my hair again, but hers was like magic despite all that.

Hairspray? Magic hair genes? Something else?

Probably all of the above and some well done extensions I'm guessing. 

Ok, I'm a lash serum convert.  I bought a sample tube of neulash on a whim thinking "my lashes are pretty long, but maybe this will help."  They look awesome!  I just bought a bigger tube.

[mortomo]

I believe the newer Stila foundation is my new HG of foundations. Lightweight, just enough coverage, looks like my skin and holds up well throughout the day. I'm sure it will eventually be discontinued.

[tiramisu]

Feb 5, 2020 12:12:24 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I believe the newer Stila foundation is my new HG of foundations. Lightweight, just enough coverage, looks like my skin and holds up well throughout the day. I'm sure it will eventually be discontinued.

This is one thing I hate about the brand since it was sold to the current company that owns it. Back in the day or was an awesome, solid company. Now most of those products are long gone and a lot of the newer ones just seem gimmicky. I did love the foundation when I tried it.

[mrsukyankee]

Feb 5, 2020 12:12:24 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I believe the newer Stila foundation is my new HG of foundations. Lightweight, just enough coverage, looks like my skin and holds up well throughout the day. I'm sure it will eventually be discontinued.

I love it too!

[kittycatlove]

mrsukyankee, mortomo, I'm loving it too!

[cottoncandy]

Feb 5, 2020 12:12:24 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I believe the newer Stila foundation is my new HG of foundations. Lightweight, just enough coverage, looks like my skin and holds up well throughout the day. I'm sure it will eventually be discontinued.

What is it called? I feel like my current HG foundation (it CC cream) is looking patchy:-( I don’t know if it my winter skin or if something has changed.

[mrsukyankee]

Feb 8, 2020 13:50:33 GMT -5 cottoncandy said:

Feb 5, 2020 12:12:24 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I believe the newer Stila foundation is my new HG of foundations. Lightweight, just enough coverage, looks like my skin and holds up well throughout the day. I'm sure it will eventually be discontinued.

What is it called? I feel like my current HG foundation (it CC cream) is looking patchy:-( I don’t know if it my winter skin or if something has changed.

Hide and Chic

[bowies]

Feb 8, 2020 13:50:33 GMT -5 cottoncandy said:

Feb 5, 2020 12:12:24 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I believe the newer Stila foundation is my new HG of foundations. Lightweight, just enough coverage, looks like my skin and holds up well throughout the day. I'm sure it will eventually be discontinued.

What is it called? I feel like my current HG foundation (it CC cream) is looking patchy:-( I don’t know if it my winter skin or if something has changed.

I’ve heard similar things about It products lately. I bet they’ve been tweaking their formulas on the DL. Are they a vegan brand? If not, wouldn’t be surprised to hear that announcement soon.

[NewOrleans]

I have 3 products I cannot finish to save my life:
1) Becca backlit primer (the golden one)-- I just forget to put it on before my foundation. But every day.
2) propolis ampoule
3) Secret Key essence-- 2 and 3 are just never.ending.bottles.

I want to open new things and can't because these ones won't end!!!

[litebright]

I made my first Ulta order in months, for a handful of travel-sized things for upcoming work conferences (mascara, primer, etc.).

I used my UD/Gwen Stefani palette over the weekend and man, it is still so good.

[wawa]

Feb 10, 2020 10:57:28 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

I have 3 products I cannot finish to save my life:
1) Becca backlit primer (the golden one)-- I just forget to put it on before my foundation. But every day.
2) propolis ampoule
3) Secret Key essence-- 2 and 3 are just never.ending.bottles.

I want to open new things and can't because these ones won't end!!!

How do you like 2&3?

[wawa]

Anybody willing to admit to secret shame of having tried a MLM - Maskcara? I'm intrigued by the concept. Got invited to a virtual party and am currently ignoring but...

[NewOrleans]

Feb 12, 2020 11:38:50 GMT -5 wawa said:

Feb 10, 2020 10:57:28 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

I have 3 products I cannot finish to save my life:
1) Becca backlit primer (the golden one)-- I just forget to put it on before my foundation. But every day.
2) propolis ampoule
3) Secret Key essence-- 2 and 3 are just never.ending.bottles.

I want to open new things and can't because these ones won't end!!!

How do you like 2&3?

Ehh to both.  Nothing special for either.  Didn't hate it, didn't feel attached to it.

[mortomo]

Feb 8, 2020 17:00:07 GMT -5 bowies said:

Feb 8, 2020 13:50:33 GMT -5 cottoncandy said:

What is it called? I feel like my current HG foundation (it CC cream) is looking patchy:-( I don’t know if it my winter skin or if something has changed.

I’ve heard similar things about It products lately. I bet they’ve been tweaking their formulas on the DL. Are they a vegan brand? If not, wouldn’t be surprised to hear that announcement soon.

Wasn't IT Cosmetics bought by L'Oreal in the last few years?  It's likely the formula has changed due to being run by L'Oreal.

[calico]

Feb 12, 2020 12:32:18 GMT -5 mortomo said:

Feb 8, 2020 17:00:07 GMT -5 bowies said:

I’ve heard similar things about It products lately. I bet they’ve been tweaking their formulas on the DL. Are they a vegan brand? If not, wouldn’t be surprised to hear that announcement soon.

Wasn't IT Cosmetics bought by L'Oreal in the last few years?  It's likely the formula has changed due to being run by L'Oreal.

Totally was.

[kittycatlove]

Okay, tried the Dior face and body foundation. OMG, I am loving it. It's like it's my skin, but way better. The finish is beautiful. I think I like it better than the Stila that I was loving last week, LOL.

[tiramisu]

I just tried MAC Face & Body foundation and I'm in love. We'll see how it lasts when I wear it for a full workday, but it looks so much like my skin and gives me the glow I want from a foundation!

[ESF]

I really need a bunch of refills of stuff from Ulta.

I’ve been waiting for a 20% off or a good points promo, but now I’m scraping the bottle of my Becca primer and maybe have 1-2 weeks of hair washes left of my shampoo.

I should probably just spend my points without the coupon but I know as soon as I buy it, a good deal will come out.

[secretlyevil]

ESF - I think something happens in March because of spring palettes, etc. Maybe? Maybe not? You're way better at the tracking of this stuff...

[majesty318]

Feb 14, 2020 13:03:59 GMT -5 ESF said:

I really need a bunch of refills of stuff from Ulta.

I’ve been waiting for a 20% off or a good points promo, but now I’m scraping the bottle of my Becca primer and maybe have 1-2 weeks of hair washes left of my shampoo.

I should probably just spend my points without the coupon but I know as soon as I buy it, a good deal will come out.

Sephora put a bunch of stuff on sale for the holiday weekend and there are one or two Becca primers in there. Not sure which one you use. Also 8% on Rakuten.

[tiramisu]

Sharing because it kind of captures how happy I am with this foundation so far. (MAC Face & Body in C1)

[ESF]

Feb 14, 2020 13:47:33 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

ESF - I think something happens in March because of spring palettes, etc. Maybe? Maybe not? You're way better at the tracking of this stuff...

Yeah I think the sales all start in March but I can’t wait that long. Ugh....

[wawa]

Wow tiramisu the finish on that is stunning

[tiramisu]

Feb 14, 2020 21:49:55 GMT -5 wawa said:

Wow tiramisu the finish on that is stunning

Right?? I'm really impressed so far. On my skin all I'm wearing is the MAC Face & Body, my usual Bobbi Brown corrector, the Hourglass Veil powder, and Benefit Dandelion blush. That luminosity is from the foundation!

[ESF]

That is really gorgeous foundation tiramisu! I've been using CoverFx drops for ages, but I might be convinced to give that a try when Ulta finally runs a good deal!

Rather than going for my usual Becca, I wound up ordering the new Bite primer from Sephora with the 8% back on ebates. It's getting rave reviews, so I'll report back after I receive it.

[tiramisu]

Feb 15, 2020 10:40:52 GMT -5 ESF said:

That is really gorgeous foundation tiramisu! I've been using CoverFx drops for ages, but I might be convinced to give that a try when Ulta finally runs a good deal!

Rather than going for my usual Becca, I wound up ordering the new Bite primer from Sephora with the 8% back on ebates. It's getting rave reviews, so I'll report back after I receive it.

I look forward to hearing what you think!

The only thing with the MAC F&B foundation is that it's very sheer, so you have to build it up, but it builds up really nicely and pretty quickly, all things considered. And you can apply it with your fingers!