I am back!!!!!!!

Hi everyone,

I am sorry I am have been missing for a bit. My in-laws are visiting so I have been incredibly busy - you know how it is!

Anyhoo, here are some posts that are coming up:

• Lakme Bridal Sutra Haul and Swatch pics (MIL got some lovely products from India)
• MAC brushes haul pics
• The long forgotten Bridal Sutra EOTDs - I wanted to wait until I had the actual products to recreate the looks
• Reviews on some new foundations
• Reviews on some new concealers (Yes I am going through a foundation/concealer addiction phase...hehe)
  

How have you all been? How is the summer coming along?

Golds with a touch of blue and teal

Products used:

• MAC Woodwinked on lid
• MAC Saddle in crease, and Embark to define crease and outer V
• MAC Teal pigment on waterline, and MAC Deep Truth below it to give it some interesting depth
  

Which mascara wins?

I tried two Loreal mascaras:
1. Telescopic (regular in gold tube).
2. Volume Shocking

Which one do you like better - or neither?

Picture below - no mascara (sorry no makeup either)



Volume Shocking


Telescopic



Comparison of both - please click to see a larger view


I think Volume Shocking gave slightly longer and fuller lashes, but clumped them like crazy (think Twiggy). What do you guys think?

My top 5 MAC pigments

Hi Makeup Loving Lovelies,

Here are my top five MAC pigments that I use the most:

1. Vanilla (beige gold color) - a must have for highlighting browbone and cheekbones. Love it! I could probably use a whole jar of this pigment.

2. Melon (peachy gold color) - I also use this to highlight cheekbones specially for dramatic and "warm" looks. This is beautiful as a lid color paired with bronzes, browns, teals...

3. Teal (jewel toned peacock green color) - You see me using this color a LOT! I love it as a eyeliner for upper lashline and waterline. Use a little bit of distilled water or MAC Fix+ to add intensity. I also use this as an eyeshadow for evening looks

4. Sweet Sienna (greenish taupe with gold shimmer) - This is a complicated color to explain since on me it totally changes depending on the base and colors that I pair it with. I love pairing it with MAC Smoke and Diamonds, Teal pigment.

5. Gold and Silver (pro colors) - It was tough picking between the two. If you forced me to pick one, I would pick Gold since I use it more than Silver, but I feel like both are such gorgeous and must have colors.

A few other favorites that I dont use very often: Emerald Green, Your Ladyship, Naked.

Where should I buy the pigments?
I usually get them at the MAC store or try your local CCO. The MAC Pro stores are very generous with the samples if you buy a few products from them.

Or you can try - https://www.starsmakeuphaven.com and http://shopcraze.com
(Disclaimer: 1. I am in no shape or form associated with the above websites. 2. I have personally not bought from the above two places and I cant attest to their authenticity, but I hear these two websites are popular among my friends.)

What are you favorite MAC pigments?

MAC Smoke and Diamonds

Items used:

• MAC Smoke and Diamonds e/s on the lid
• MAC Sweet Sienna pigment in inner lid
• MAC Carbon in outer V
• Apply any black kohl on upper lashline and smoke it out with Carbon
• Any black kohl on waterline, and use S&D and Sweet Sienna below it
  

Shimmery neutral summer look

Products used:

• Base: MAC Soft Ochre paint pot
• Lid: MAC Your Ladyship pigment
• Crease: MAC Rule and Brown Script
• Upper lashline: Any black kohl, and smudge it with MAC Mulch. Apply Bobbi Brown Chocolate Shimmer gel liner to intensify the upper lash line
• Waterliner: any black kohl and smudge with MAC Mulch, and a hint of MAC Twinks
• Inner V - MAC RicePaper
• Highlight - MAC Brule
  
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How to do beautiful crease work for less?

I do love my MAC brushes #217, #219, #224, #222, and #226 for my crease work, but if you are on a budget do try the Essence of Beauty crease brushes. They are so soft, they dont shed and they pick up and apply color really well. I am very very impressed.

Here are the Essence Of Beauty Crease Brush Duo Eyes brushes that I have tried and recommend for the crease. I bought these from CVS for only $5.49 + taxes.


Product details (source cvs.com):
The Essence of Beauty Crease Duo Brushes will define crease area by creating the perfect contour. Use in crease of eye with any eye shadow. Reusable cosmetic pouch; just cut where perforated. Superior hair quality styled for the discriminating customer. Essence of Beauty's plush cosmetic brushes are made of high quality, authentic hairs and fibers. Buy Essence of Beauty luxurious cosmetic accessories for all the benefits of high-end, department store brands at just the right price.

Soft wearable green and purples

Items used:

• MAC Beautiful Iris, Satelitte Dreams in crease and outer V
  
• MAC Steamy in inner half of the lid
  

New Makeup Organizer

Hey All,

Here is my new makeup organizer!! I bought mine from Office Depot. It's called RS To•Go™ 10-Drawer Mobile Organizer, 37 2/5"H x 13"W x 15 15/16"D, Black/Gray/White

MAC All that Glitters and Teal Green

Items used:

• Base of the lid: MAC Rubeneque paint pot. Apply MAC All that Glitters over it. Concentrate the color on the lid and blend it out towards the eyebrow
• Apply Bobbi Brown Ivy Simmer gel liner on the upper lashline. Apply 2 coats to get an intense color
• Hashmi kohl on waterline, smudge it out with NARS Kaliste eyepencil
  

Love of the week: MUFE HD Microfinish Powder

Walk, no wait run to your nearest Sephora (or go online and dont forget the 8% cash back from Ebates!) and buy the Make Up For Ever (MUFE) HD Microfinish Powder.



How did I even live without this? My foundation looks flawless with this product. I have used it with MAC Studio Fix, Studio Sculpt, MUFE HD, Revlon ColorStay liquid foundations, and each time I got flawless results!

I use MAC 187 (the stippling brush) to apply it all over my face and then I blend it with MAC 109 gently. I am saving up to buy the MUFE Kabuki brush - I hear its really soft and divine!



(source sephora.com)
What it is:
A universal translucent finishing powder to be applied over foundation or worn alone.

What it does:
Sets the foundation and slightly mattifies skin without changing its natural contours. This 100% mineral silica powder softens the appearance of imperfections. Completely evens out the complexion for a glowing, radiant look. One universal shade for all skin tones.

What else you need to know:
It's completely translucent and goes on any skintone. Its talc-free formula does not dry the skin and is formulated with 100% silica. Dermatologically tested.