KINKY Girls LOVE MAKE UP TOO!

#76
Just coming in to rave about IMAN's second to none cream to powder foundation as I think this is a dupe for MAC's studio tech CTP foundation (I actually like it better than MAC's). I recently bought this because I wanted something quick and easy to wear on weekends (I normally wear MUFE HD foundation).

I love this stuff! This matched my skin exactly (I use Earth 1) and is buildable so I didn't have to use concealer. Oh, did I mention it's only $16?!?!?! I also love that it comes in more deep tones (and undertones) than most.


http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/pro...1003&productId=7284&navAction=push&navCount=1
 
#77
LVjudy said:
I actually went bk & got yet another sample of the NARS TM, this time in Cuba which was a much better match. However after a few days I got a large red bump which is rare for me. In full disclosure I was also trying out a new primer so I hvnt determined which was to blame but stopped using both & hv been going au natural the last few days.

Which shade do you wear in NARS SG?

I also chk'd out MAC Matchmaker since there were so many great reviews. Just like my prev exp w/ MAC I couldn't get a good color match. 6 was a bit too light & 7 was a bit too orange for me. It wasn't bad mixing then together but who wants to do that or buy two bottles.

Since I couldn't find a new TM or foundation I've gone bk to NARS SG & picked up PTR's matte gel, Tarte's clay powder & PTR's powder SPF during the Sephora sale. Hopefully one of them will help w/ my oil slick *fingers crossed* there is nothing cute about being greasy...
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I originally bought Malaga and it didn't look right on me after it oxidized. I finally exchanged it for Cuba and it's so much better. Thanks for the tip!
 
#79
Dunno if it is mentioned yet, but a great, and not very expensive, brand voor eye make up is Inglot. The shadows are sooo pigmented and soft, what you see in the pan is what you get!

I mention this, because I, and mainly my mother who has quite a dark complexion, tend to have problems with pigmentation of certain eyeshadows. Barely shows up, or it all looks very muted, chalky etc.

They have some very funky colours, which I personally think dark skinned ladies pull off the best.

Almost everything they sell is very pigmented actually.. They have gelliners in a wide range of colours (not just brown and black) and a lovely nail polish range.
 
#80
Another brand I recently started back using, Becca. This is an Australian brand, but they have a great range for women of color with yellow, red and orange undertones. Very lightweight, but can provide more coverage if needed.

Their system is: apply the tinted moisturizer, then go over problem areas with concealer or stick and top with their skin perfector, brush light powder if needed.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-oerLsHgis

as a reference I use
Becca Cosmetics Luminous Skin Color - Nuba
Becca Cosmetics Stick Foundation SPF 30 - Fudge
Skin Perfector - Topaz
 
#81
BunnySlippers said:
Dunno if it is mentioned yet, but a great, and not very expensive, brand voor eye make up is Inglot. The shadows are sooo pigmented and soft, what you see in the pan is what you get!

I mention this, because I, and mainly my mother who has quite a dark complexion, tend to have problems with pigmentation of certain eyeshadows. Barely shows up, or it all looks very muted, chalky etc.

They have some very funky colours, which I personally think dark skinned ladies pull off the best.

Almost everything they sell is very pigmented actually.. They have gelliners in a wide range of colours (not just brown and black) and a lovely nail polish range.
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I like Inglot as well. I started off buying their eyeshadows, and totally agree they're really pigmented. My only problem is that I get a lot of fallout if I'm not careful because they're very powder-y - I which they had a slightly thicker texture, and the fallout is probably why I don't reach for them as much as I thought I would...

Besides the eyeshadows, though, I have tried and love their lipsticks, lipglosses, and liquid eyeliners. The gel liners are also really good, and last for a reeeeallly long time! I'm heading to Vegas this weekend and can't wait to haul some new stuff from the store.


DC-Cutie said:
Another brand I recently started back using, Becca. This is an Australian brand, but they have a great range for women of color with yellow, red and orange undertones. Very lightweight, but can provide more coverage if needed.

Their system is: apply the tinted moisturizer, then go over problem areas with concealer or stick and top with their skin perfector, brush light powder if needed.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-oerLsHgis

as a reference I use
Becca Cosmetics Luminous Skin Color - Nuba
Becca Cosmetics Stick Foundation SPF 30 - Fudge
Skin Perfector - Topaz
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Thanks for the rec! A friend was asking me about this brand a few weeks ago and I had never heard of them. Off to look at swatches! (and drool, I'm sure.)
 
#82
Not sure if it has been mentioned here, but has anyone tried Sleek Makeup? One of my favorite brown-skinned beauty bloggers the glamorous gleam reviewed a brush palette from Sleek a few weeks ago, and I've been drooling ever since! Apparently their blushes are really pigmented and great for darker skin; I've heard it compared to NARS blushes in terms of pigmentation. Sadly they're a UK company, but they ship to the US, so I ordered 2 blush palettes (lace and pumpkin) and 2 highlighters (gold digga and bronze baby). Still waiting for everything to arrive, and anxious to placemy 2nd order as the more I see swatches, the more I'm in love.

Has anyone else tried the brand? Thoughts?
 
#83
I use the sleek contour kit. but after seeing pixiwoo's review for the blushes, I need them in my life.

NordysGal - check on beccas website for retailers in your area if you want to color swatch. Trying to determine your color online can be a pain in the arse. Also, Dermstore is having 20% off, free shipping. They carry becca.
 
#84
GOALdigger said:
Anyone like the loreal lip balm? Any color suggestions?
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I have Heavenly Berry and Caring Coral. The color is very sheer and they make my lips extremely dry after about an hour of wear. I just wear them over one of my plain lip balms to keep my lips from drying out. I know a lot of people like them, but I wouldn't buy them again.
 
#85
sunglow said:
I have Heavenly Berry and Caring Coral. The color is very sheer and they make my lips extremely dry after about an hour of wear. I just wear them over one of my plain lip balms to keep my lips from drying out. I know a lot of people like them, but I wouldn't buy them again.
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Thanks I bouught the plum and berry not really a lot of color. berry was like my color only a little better and the plum was cute. I'm not in love so Im returning to ulta.

I think my look for the summer is bold bright lip color. I don't usually do that look. Need something new and fresh.
 
#86
Love this thread ...think I am going to go makeup shopping this weekend. Its never been my thing, but I finally got to the age where Im like " Honey, you need more than mascara and lip gloss" :giggles:
 
#87
Hey ladies i'm back. I want to get on the tinted moisturizer band wagon. My main color is MAC liquid studio fix in NC50. I want to try NARS or Laura Mercier, I seen someone mentioned they also wore NC50 and that the LM im walnut was a gud match. What about for the NARS for the match, anyone want to chime in. Thanks
 
#88
I just picked up Bobbi Brown Skin foundation in 5.5 warm honey. It's a really good match for my current skin tone, but it probably won't work in the summer. I've been testing it out for the past week and I like the way it wears on my oily skin.
 
#89
Not sure how I missed this thread. Fellow brown um chocolate girl checking in!

I'm nw55 in mac foundation. My favorite is mac mineralize foundation with spf. Combine that with a spritz of fix + on a 187 and I get flawless coverage everytime. I'm a Nars blush addict and a hoarder of blush in general. My favs are exhibit A with a blend of Taj Mahal.

I also wear #185 in MUFE HD foundation.
 
#90
nordysgal said:
Not sure if it has been mentioned here, but has anyone tried Sleek Makeup? One of my favorite brown-skinned beauty bloggers the glamorous gleam reviewed a brush palette from Sleek a few weeks ago, and I've been drooling ever since! Apparently their blushes are really pigmented and great for darker skin; I've heard it compared to NARS blushes in terms of pigmentation. Sadly they're a UK company, but they ship to the US, so I ordered 2 blush palettes (lace and pumpkin) and 2 highlighters (gold digga and bronze baby). Still waiting for everything to arrive, and anxious to placemy 2nd order as the more I see swatches, the more I'm in love.

Has anyone else tried the brand? Thoughts?
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I have yet to try their blushes but their eyeshadow palettes are the bizness:smile:
I do want to get my hands on a blush palette but lords knows I don't need no more blush. Sleek products are high quality for drugstore product.
 
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