9.19.09 - Maybelline Charcoal Smokes Quad

My family and I were going to see Rodney Carrington (which was great) so I decided to use this quad. I'm quite pleased with the results.


Face:
MAC Prep+Prime Skin
Clinique Pore Minimizer T-Zone Shine Control

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation - NC25
MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NC20
MAC Set Powder - Invisible
MAC Sculpt & Shape - Accentuate/Sculpt

MAC Blush - Cubic

Eyes:

TFSI
MAC Paintpot - Painterly
MAC Eyeshadows (for Brows) - Soba & Wedge
MAC Brow Gel - Clear
MAC Eyeshadow Blanc Type - Brow Bone
Maybelline Charcoal Smokes Quad:

- Silver/Brow Bone (Inner Corner)

- Taupe/Lid (Lid & Inner Lower Lash Line)

- Brown Plum/Crease (Crease & Middle Lower Lash Line)

- Black/Outer Corner (Outer Corner & Outer Lower Lash Line)

MAC Penultimate - Rapid Black
MAC Kohl Power - Feline
CoverGirl LashBlast Length & Volume - Very Black

Lips:
MAC Lipstick - Cute-Ster
MAC Lipglass - She Loves Candy

8.25.09 - In the Gallery

I was in a hurry, so blending isn't the best. I'm testing out this new foundation, for my friend's wedding. I look super pale and actually it's a good match. :o( Must be the lighting. I'm testing out the application with different brushes, too. I used the 187 tonight.

Face:

Revlon ColorStay Foundation - Sand Beige
MAC Invisible Set Powder
MAC Dollymix Blush

Eyes:

TFSI
MAC Paintpot - Painterly
MAC Eyeshadows - Wedge, Cork & Espresso (for brows)
MAC Brow Gel - Clear
MAC In the Gallery Quad:
- Lightfall (Brow Bone & Tear Duct)
- Look at the Eyes (Lid & Inner Lower Lash Line)
- In The Gallery (Outer Corner, Crease & Middle Lower Lash Line)

- Private Viewing (Crease & Outer Lower Lash Line)
MAC Pigment in Vanilla (Highest Point of Eyebrow Arch)
MAC Penultimate - Rapidblack
CoverGirl LashBlast in Very Black

Lips:
MAC Tendertone - Honey Bare

7.25.09 - Part Sweet Tease

I decided to just get a few of the individual items of this kit, as I didn't need the mascara or 181SE (I have the 181).

I really liked how this turned out, so I decided to snap a few pictures.

Face:

MAC Prep+Prime Skin
MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation - NC25
MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NC20
MAC MSF/N - Medium
MAC MSF - Triple Fusion

Eyes:

TFSI
MAC Paintpot - Painterly
MAC Brown Pencils - Fling & Lingering
MAC Brow Gel - Clear
MAC Eyeshadow:
- Vanilla (Brow Bone & Tear Duct)
- Gleam (Lid & Inner Lower Lash Line)
- Amber Lights (Crease & Middle Lower Lash Line)

- Mulch (Outer Corner, Crease, Outer Lower Lash Line & to set Waterline)
MAC Pigment in Vanilla (Highest Point of Eyebrow Arch)
MUFE Aqua Eyes Cream - Black (Upper Lash Line)
MUFE Aqua Eyes Pencil - Black (Waterline)
CoverGirl LashBlast in Very Black

Lips:
MAC Lipstick - Costa Chic
MAC Dazzleglass - Euro Beat

7.24.09 - Smoky Brown

Face:

MUFE HD Primer - Green
MUFE 5 Camouflage Cream Palette - No. 1
MUFE HD Foundation - 117
MUFE HD Powder
MAC MSF - Smooth Merge

Eyes:

TFSI
MAC Eyeshadows for Brows: Omega, Cork & Embark
MAC Brow Gel - Clear
MAC Eyeshadow:
- Blanc Type (Brow Bone & Tear Duct)
- Satin Taupe (Lid & Inner Lower Lash Line)

- Carbon (Outer Corner, Crease, Outer Lower Lash Line & to set Waterline)
Smashbox Eyeshadow in Rapture (Crease & Middle Lower Lash Line)
MAC Fluidline - Blacktrack
CoverGirl LashBlast in Very Black

Lips:
MAC Lipstick - Speed Dial
MAC Lustreglass - Wonderstruck

7.3.09 - RWB Make-Up

I thought this would go well with my nail design...

Face:

MUFE HD Primer - Green
MUFE 5 Camouflage Cream Palette - No. 1
MUFE HD Foundation - 117
MUFE HD Powder
MAC Blush - Blooming
MAC Sculpt & Shape - Accentuate/Sculpt

Eyes:

TFSI
MAC Brow Pencils - Fling & Lingering
MAC Brow Gel - Clear
MAC Eyeshadow:
- Mylar (Brow Bone)
- Gesso (Inner Corner)
- Red side of Danger Zone MES Trio (Middle 2/3 of Lid & Lower Lash Line)

- Deep Truth (Outer Lid, Crease and Outer 2/3 of Lower Lash Line)

- Deep Shade (Crease)
MAC Pearlglide Liner - Fly-by-Blue
MAC Eye Kohl - Fascinating
Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Mascara - Black

Lips:
MAC Lipstick - Blankety

5.27.09 - A Rose Romance

I got my quad in the mail today, from Renie, Thanks girl!

LOVE this!!!

(MAC unless otherwise stated.)

Face:
Prep+Prime Face
Studio Sculpt Foundation NC25
Just a Pinch Gel Blush
MSFN - Medium
Light Flush MSF (Cheeks)
Soft & Gentle MSF (Highlight on Cheek Bone)

Eyes:
Lingering Brown Pencil
BE Brown Gel
TFSI
Shadows:
- Solar White (Highlight)
- Seeds of Love (Lid, Crease & Above)
- Contrast (Crease)
- Petal Worship (Lower Lashline)
Penultimate
Dior Diorshow Waterproof

Lips:
Just a Pinch Gel Blush
Popster TLC

4.22.09 - Soft & Gentle

Ah, for me it is. :o)

I did this look... um... yesterday? And liked the turn-out for a very easy but classy looking eye. Let me know what you think!

All MAC unless specified...
Face:
Prep+Prime Skin
Prep+Prime Skin Refined Zone
Studio Sculpt Foundation - NC25
Studio Sculpt Concealer - NC20
Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
Cubic Blush
Soft & Gentle MSF

Eyes:
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Lingering Brow Pencil
Shadows:
- Vanilla (Brow Bone)
- Shore Leave (Lid & Inner Corner)
- Soft Brown (Crease & above)
- Soba (To Blend Crease & Highlight)
- Satin Taupe (Crease)
- Embark (Crease)
- Typographic (Upper & Lower Lashes, Smudged)
Penulitmate Eye Liner
Dior Diorshow Mascara

Lips:
Pink Fish Tinted Lip Conditioner
Viva Glam V Lipstick
Viva Glam V Lipglass

3.25.09 - MUFE #92

I picked this up with Smoky Lash Mascara and some Clinique Scruffing Lotion 3.5 for the hubby, to get the Philosophy Miracle Workers trial kit and free shipping from Sephora.

I haven't used the Philosophy, because I stopped at the Clinique counter, to see what they suggested for my splotchy cheeks and clogged up pores on my chin. She said the pores weren't bad enough to need a "pore minimizer" but she suggested I use the Redness Solutions Cleanser & Cream for 2 weeks and see how my cheeks were. That was Saturday and I've used it every morning & night since then and I LOVE IT!!! I've been wearing just a tinted moisturizer (tiral) and some powder and picked up some full size for the summer. And my chin even looks cleared!

Today I tried Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse Liquid Foundation & Powder and I actually picked the right match! (Light 2) It goes on beautifully and covers my problems (which since the Clinique, my cheeks aren't as bad but it covered my acne scars well, too). I used a damp wedge sponge to apply it... I really want to pick up the BeautyBlender, but the Duo w/ Cleanser is sold out on Sephora, and it's the best deal, so I will wait.

Tonight I did a quick look with the MUFE #92 and my Stila Red Carpet Look Palette, which I LOVE.

Face:
Maybelline Dream Matte Liquid Mousse - Light 2
L'Oreal True Match Concealer - N 1-2-3
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder - Light 3-4 (The 1-2 was too pink for me.)
Benefit Coralista
MAC Sculpt & Shape - Accentuate/Sculpt

Eyes:
Anastasia Brow Express - Blonde
Too Face Shadow Insurance
Stila Red Carpet Look:
Light - Highlight
Med - Lid & Middle of Lower Lash Line
Dark - Outer V, on top of MUFE #92 & Outer Lower Lash Line
Make Up For Ever #92 Shadow - Crease
Stila Kajal - Black
Lancome Cils Booster XL Mascara Base
MUFE Smoky Lash - Black

Lips:
MAC - Sweet Strawberry Lipglass

I was testing out different camera settings...