This week’s look was fast and easy using minimal products (for me at least). The theme for the week was rediscovery; to use forgotten products within my collection. Usually I’m pretty good at deciphering what will work for me in the long run and what will end-up in my “donation basket.” However, it is wise to try to use these products again before discarding them or giving them away. Absence does make the heart grow fonder, thus making the reunion that much sweeter 🙂 Enjoy!
Eye Makeup of the Week:
- Laura Mercier Eye Canvas in EC-3 used as a base (reviewed here).
- MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural used as a base color (purchase here).
- Shu Uemura Tokyo Lights Palette (reviewed here) W2 on a dampened brush for the upper and lower lash line (discontinued) Ebay purchase (here).
- Clinique True Black Cream Liner on the upper lash line (seen here).
- Inglot #90 AMC Gel Liner on the upper and lower waterline (purchased here).
- MAC Pressed Amber Mineralized Blush for a crease color (discontinued). Ebay purchase (here).
- Mary Kay Lash Love Lengthening Mascara (reviewed here).
Face Makeup of the Week:
- Estee lauder Double Wear Foundation (seen here).
- Estee Lauder Maximun Coverage Foundation (purchase here) used as a concealer only on the inner most under eye area (not across the entire under eye area…too drying).
- Burberry Sheer Summer Glow Palette (Bronzer sides only) used as a bronzer. Really dislike the lighter shades and fragrance, but the bronzer colors and packaging are beautiful (discontinued). Just for fun, check out how much this palette costs on Ebay (here).
- Chanel Destiny (61) and Inspiration (64) mixed together for blush (reviewed here and here).
- MAC Too Chic Beauty Powder (purchase here) used as a Highlighter (discontinued).
- Skindinavia Finishing Spray (purchase here).
Lip Combination of the Week:
- MAC Red Enriched Lipliner (purchase here).
- Tom Ford Pink Adobe Lipstick (reviewed here).
- Estee Lauder Pure Color High Intensity Lip Lacquer in Liquid Petal (reviewed here).
Brushes of the Week:
- Tom Ford Cheek Brush used for bronzer application (reviewed here).
- Tom Ford Cream Foundation Brush (reviewed here).
- Philosophy Supernatural Airbrush Brush (purchase here).
- Edward Bess Luxury Eye Brush (purchase here). The lettering rubbed off. Not the softest brush, but will blend out the cheapest eyeshadow to perfection.
- Billy B Beauty Brushes #8, 11, 12 (reviewed here).
- Estee Lauder #20 Eyeliner/Brow Brush for liner application (purchase here).
THE VERDICT: If makeup could talk what would it say?
Makeup would tell you as time passes your perceptions and taste will change. Products that may not have worked for you in the past should be given another chance. You never know, you may find a new use for them in your present routine. I rediscovered Burberry Summer Glow Palette’s bronzer half worked perfectly with my current coloring. Edward Bess Luxury Eye Brush head is a bit too big to use as a sole eyeshadow brush, but I rediscovered its magical ability to blend out any color to perfection. MAC Too Chic Beauty Powder imparts a flattering subtle golden highlight color, appropriate for a daytime chic makeup look. What have you rediscovered in your stash lately? Be well and stay safe.
-M-
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