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Tried some new makeup today

JudyL — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:25:50 GMT

And WOW, am I impressed. Went to ULTA over the weekend and bought some new items - ELF Halo Glow (had this at one point and decluttered it but then decided I wanted to try it again); Mabelline Fit Me loose face powder in light; MAC eyeshadow in Orb (heard it mentioned on here).

Tried something new with my foundation - NARS. Saw a YTer dotting the ELF halo glow around in different spots where she wanted a little glow, then applying her foundation and blending them together. So thought I'd give it a try and I like how it looks a lot. Will definitely be applying the ELF product this way from now on.

Maybelline Fit Me - Have powders that are ok but that's it. When it comes to powder, I use it sparingly. This powder blew me away this morning. Had heard often about how good it is from different YTers so thought why not try it. I am so impressed. Even used a bit of it under my eyes and it looks great hours after applying. On my 69-1/2 year old skin, it looks so much better than my other more expensive powders. Next time I'm in ULTA I may purchase the compact so I can take it with me if I want to.

MAC - Orb eyeshadow. What a nice eyeshadow. It's a light eyeshadow thats great for every day. I put it on my lid and it had just the right amount of brightness to it. It's nice for a neutral every day kind of shadow. Put a med brown shade in my crease and then lined my eyes with a darker brown shade. All worked well together. Nice neutral eye look, not over the top but enough to feel put together for running errands or lunch out with friends, work, etc.

My shopping trip to ULTA was a success!

Re: Tried some new makeup today

Shanus — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:36:53 GMT

@JudyL Sounds like you had a great time experimenting with new products and all winners. Good for you.

Re: Tried some new makeup today

SandySparkles — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:37:16 GMT

I have been on the hunt for new cosmetics and skincare, especially as we transition into spring! My current makeup routine, and color palette is boring, and needs a little pizazz!!😁 Sounds like a trip to Ulta is in my near future!😁 I am glad you had a pleasant shopping experience, and THANK for posting!!!🥰

Enjoy your new finds!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE 💖

Re: Tried some new makeup today

PansyBoo — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:09:50 GMT

Maybelline Fit Me powder has been my absolute fave for quite awhile. And I have Charlotte Tilbury, Laura Mercier, Kosas and other high end powders. Still like Maybelline best. But I have only used the pressed version and have yet to try the loose. With loose powder I tend to to spill it all over creation!

Re: Tried some new makeup today

Squirt60 — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:34:33 GMT

@JudyL

Which NARS foundation do you use? I am looking for a new foundation.

Thank you 🙂

Re: Tried some new makeup today

LizzieInSRQ — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:40:10 GMT

Stated using Maybelline Fit me Matte compact powder years ago. I dont know how i came across it. I apply with a brush. I always have a spare on hand so i never un out. I put this over Covergirl/Olay Simply Ageless Creme foundation.

Re: Tried some new makeup today

MalibuFox — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:12:33 GMT

@JudyL that was me that mentioned Orb, I'm glad you like it!

I also have the Fit Me powder in my arsenal. It's amazing how good

that little drugstore powder is. 😊

Re: Tried some new makeup today

LTT1 — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:30:14 GMT

@MalibuFox @MalibuFox @LizzieInSRQ @Squirt60 @PansyBoo

Ordered PCA skin sunscreen on eBay and I love it!
Also ordered PCA lip mask and I think I like it except the surprise is that it contains sucralose so it's a little bit sweet?
Also a stick of a Korean balm came in and so I'm trying this out.

Re: Tried some new makeup today

MalibuFox — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:56:20 GMT

@LTT1 yay! Im glad you found a good sunscreen, it's so challenging finding the right"fit" sometimes with sun protection.

Enjoy your new products! I added some new in to my regime,

and am "back to basics" until my skin settles down😔

Re: Tried some new makeup today

JudyL — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:05:17 GMT

@Squirt60 wrote:
@JudyL
Which NARS foundation do you use? I am looking for a new foundation.

Thank you 🙂

@Squirt60 - I wear the Light Reflecting foundation in Vienna. Hope this helps!

Re: Tried some new makeup today

GingerHead — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:21:27 GMT

@JudyL

I love that "Fit me" powder too.

I have it in colors 10 Fair Light (for my complexion powder) and just recently added 30 Medium Deep as a loose bronzer. It works beautifully in a deeper shade to add warmth. I tried this because my pressed bronzers always get a film over them that seals them in (I have to scrape the film off to use).

I really like that MAC Orb color, I just looked it up online. Would you say in person it looks like a fair peachy tone that would cancel out reddness on fair lids?

Thanks!

Re: Tried some new makeup today

JudyL — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:25:51 GMT

@GingerHead wrote:
@JudyL

I love that "Fit me" powder too.
I have it in colors 10 Fair Light (for my complexion powder) and just recently added 30 Medium Deep as a loose bronzer. It works beautifully in a deeper shade to add warmth. I tried this because my pressed bronzers always get a film over them that seals them in (I have to scrape the film off to use).

I really like that MAC Orb color, I just looked it up online. Would you say in person it looks like a fair peachy tone that would cancel out reddness on fair lids?
Thanks!

@GingerHead - Yes "fair peachy" shade is a good description. Think it is opaque enough to cover reddness.

Re: Tried some new makeup today

LTT1 — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:33:43 GMT

@MalibuFox

Yes...I know what you mean about waiting it out for skin to return to normal after trying new!

Re: Tried some new makeup today

Midmod — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:44:38 GMT

@GingerHead,😊 Hi!🖐️
@JudyL
Does that FitMe powder blur... What's the finish like?
The Mac "orb" shadow.. it's powder? Is it more peachy than the RMS shade corrector you have? Ty

Re: Tried some new makeup today

Dusty1 — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:14:53 GMT

@JudyL I love when you find good products!

I have Mac Orb for 100 years & it is one of my favorite basic eyeshadows.

About a month ago I got some of the Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blushes & a set that has Moonglow & Sunglow Illuminators.

I have been using Moonglow like you used your ELF Halo.

It makes my Mac Studio Finish Foundation look pretty.

I'm so glad you are happy with your finds.

Re: Tried some new makeup today

JudyL — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:15:01 GMT

@Midmod wrote:
@GingerHead,😊 Hi!🖐️
@JudyL
Does that FitMe powder blur... What's the finish like?
The Mac "orb" shadow.. it's powder? Is it more peachy than the RMS shade corrector you have? Ty

@Midmod - the Fit Me powder is blurring on me. Finish is very nice, doesn't feel like I'm wearing powder, doesn't look like I'm wearing it, it mattified nicely and lasted well all day. No cakiness either.

The Orb shadow is a powder. It's a very fair peachy shade.

Re: Tried some new makeup today

GingerHead — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:37:49 GMT

@Midmod wrote:
@GingerHead,😊 Hi!🖐️
@JudyL
Does that FitMe powder blur... What's the finish like?
The Mac "orb" shadow.. it's powder? Is it more peachy than the RMS shade corrector you have? Ty

@Midmod Hi!

I find the powder matifies well and is a bit blurring.

Re: Tried some new makeup today

MalibuFox — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:05:56 GMT

@monicakm oh thanks ,I forgot about that particular Aveeno product, I use a product called Cicalfate by Avene it's a French Pharmacy brand. I layered

Niacinamide under my Tret and then topped it off with Azelaic acid for a couple

of nights and that sent me over the edge, ...I strayed from my usual products for

soothing and used the new pink Ordinary Barrier Repair.

That Ordinary product gets a big nope from me , not soothing at all, over on Reddit there are lots of complaints about burning itching etc...

And of course I had to " see for myself "🙄

Re: Tried some new makeup today

Squirt60 — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:36:34 GMT

@JudyL @monicakm

Thank you both so much for the info about the NARS foundation. I will definitely give it a try.

Have a great day!

Re: Tried some new makeup today

Shanus — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:23:20 GMT

@monicakm I love the Aveeno cleanser and moisturizer for redness. Weather changes, very dry skin or too many days with retin A or other actives and my skin "screams" NO. That's when the Aveeno is my go to.