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Look for March 9, 2010
By March 9th, 2010, underBringin’ out the Greens
By March 8th, 2010, underMy life is going to be a whole lot more neutral looks, so today I did something bright. And I realized that all the main colors are MAC Pro shades, weird!
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Painterly applied as a base. Bright Sunshine applied all over lid. Bio-Green applied in crease and outer V. Bottle Green used to darken the outer V. Shroom used to blend out the top of the crease, and Ricepaper applied as a highlight. Graffiti applied under lower lashes and on waterline.
Swatch of the Day: MAC Paint Pots
By March 7th, 2010, underSwatched my MAC Paint Pots today!
What is a Paint Pot?
A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based, can be mixed with M·A·C shadows and liners.
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
Description: Nude beige (Cream)
MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot
Description: Mid-tone pink with matching pearlized pigments (Frost, Discontinued)
MAC Blackground Paint Pot
Description: Black-grey with multi-colour (Pearl)
MAC Greenstroke Paint Pot
Description: Frosted mint green with gold pearlized pigments (Frost, Discontinued)
MAC Delft Paint Pot
Description: Deep teal with gold pearlized pigments (Frost, Discontinued)
Swatching Procedure: My skin tone is roughly MAC NW20. Photos taken under “natural light bulbs” which mimic natural daylight.
Cleanse Off Oil Gone Wrong… Or Not?
By March 7th, 2010, under
I purchased my MAC Cleanse Off Oil from a CCO about 2 years ago (it’s in the discontinued old packaging, too). I used it off and on until I started using MAC Wipes, then it has been pretty much just sitting around. I would use it to remove makeup when I did swatches on my arms, and other small things like that.
Today I needed to remove my paint pot swatches, so I picked up my bottle of Cleanse Off Oil, and O M G!!!
It was filled with white particulate that would not go away even if I shook it. Pretty gross, eh? I had NO idea what it is, or if it’s a normal thing that happens with this product after a few years. (I have makeup remover from Mary Kay that is 5 years old, and this hasn’t happened to it so, I’m not sure it’s normal, unless MAC uses something weird.)
I figured it wasn’t worth it to keep it around (I think I’ll pick up some cheap remover at Walmart for washing off my swatches and other tasks not worthy of the all holy MAC Wipes). So down the drain it went… the oil portion poured out normally, but all the white stuff created this semi thick milky substance that was a pain in the butt to wash out of the bottle. Even with soap it seemed to resist?!
So on the MAC site I went… I guess this product is designed to turn into a lotion when it contacts water?
An industry-strength oil-based makeup remover that’s gentle on the skin. Botanically formulated with oils of olive fruit, evening primrose and jojoba seed and absolutely 100 percent mineral-oil free. Massages onto the skin to loosen all makeup, including waterproof mascara. Emulsifies into a lotion-type liquid with water: rinses off easily, no tissues required – and no residue! Protects with vitamin E. Skin softening and conditioning. Good for all skin types.
Weird… so I guess that explains the white lotiony type stuff floating in it. But why was it like that IN THE BOTTLE? Maybe water had gotten inside of the bottle? Either way, it was weird, freaked me out, and in the sink it had to go. And granted, it was two years old… not that I’m one for following product expiration guidelines (mascara… year old? sure!) but it’s my excuse for my Cleanse Off Oil mishap 
I mean, I guess it was “normal” for that white stuff to be there reading the description, but why was it forming in the bottle, ya know? And the product color had changed from a yellowy color to clear… yes, that justifies it! Hahah
One more empty in my B2M pile. And first MAC product on my list to be tossed out!
My take on a “professional, interview” look
By March 6th, 2010, underTrust me, I can be at a lost on how to do looks like this! I’m so use to bright colors and a dark, smoky look so I actually have to carefully think about my makeup when doing a professional look.
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Painterly applied as base. Omega applied over lid. Cork applied in crease and outer V. Espresso buffed into outer V and outer crease to darken. Crease blended out with Vanilla, and Orb used as a highlight. Zero applied lightly on lower waterline.
Overall matte, kind of dull look 
I used my liquid foundation as my skin has just been horrible lately, so I figured better coverage would be good. I have NO idea why I am breaking out like I am. I scarcely use my moisturizer, and I’ve been using my cleanser since November. So I am not sure what is happening. I don’t know if I’m breaking out because it’s so dry being winter? Ugh…
I also need new MUFE Lash Fibers like yesterday. Living so far away from a Sephora or MAC store sucks!!
Swatch of the Day: MAC Haux Eyeshadow
By March 5th, 2010, underToday’s swatch is MAC Haux Eyeshadow!
MAC Haux Eyeshadow
Description: Soft muted rosy brown (Satin)
Swatching Procedure: Product applied over Painterly paint pot on MAC NW20 skintone. Pictures taken under natural light.
Look for March 3, 2010
By March 5th, 2010, underOnce again running a bit behind… I’ve come down with a cold which SUCKS! First time all winter that I’ve been sick, so I’ve been hiding out in bed trying to get better.
I really like this look! Amber Lights and Cranberry blend effortlessly together and look gorgeous paired up!
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Painterly applied as a base. Amber Lights applied to inner half of eyelid with 239 brush. Cranberry applied to outer half of eyelid with 239 brush, and blended with Amber Lights. Satin Taupe applied in crease and outer V with 217 brush. Shroom used as a highlight. Zero applied on lower waterline.
Pictureless Look for March 2, 2010
By March 2nd, 2010, underDidn’t get any good pics… so ya’ll will have to go without!
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I do believe this is the first time I’ve ever used Tempting! Pan looked perfect, so that’s my guess. Simple look, but I’m not really loving it…
Look for February 26, 2010
By March 2nd, 2010, underPosting up a little bit late…
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I am in desperate need of a new tube of MUFE Lash Fibers… but live 70 miles from the nearest Sephora 
Eek!!!
Starflash kind of day
By February 25th, 2010, underBroke out the Starflash finish shadows today 
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Look for February 23, 2010
By February 23rd, 2010, underToday’s look! I think this is the first time I’ve actually liked using 100 Strokes
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Yesterday I did a look using MAC Satellite Dreams and MAC Sketch, but I did not take pictures.
Look for February 18, 2010
By February 18th, 2010, underFace
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Look for February 17, 2010
By February 18th, 2010, underFace
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Look for February 16, 2010
By February 18th, 2010, under(Gotta play a bit of catch up, as I’ve been lazy lately and not updating)
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A nice two shadow look!
Valentine’s Look
By February 15th, 2010, underMy look for February 13, 2010.
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For actual Valentine’s Day I did a purple look I often fall back on… Beautiful Iris, Satellite Dreams, Fertile, and Shroom. Didn’t take any pictures.
Cool heat in the club…
By February 12th, 2010, underThis was posted today on specktra.net’s “Shop Your Stash Challenge” thread, and decided I’d try it out! I don’t think I’ve ever really used Cool Heat since I’ve bought it. Turned out well, a bit smoky and dark for a day look, but definitely something I’m not scared to try out again. A blue look I like?!
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Deflt makes a beautiful base for Cool Heat!
Something I didn’t think of until now, but I bet MAC Blue Brown pigment would also go well with this look. I’ve had that pigment since last fall and still haven’t gotten around to using it, so I might have to repeat this look with that pigment sometime soon.
February 11, 2010
By February 11th, 2010, underEyes
I should’ve done Parrot under my lower lashes, not sure why I didn’t?! I didn’t realize Amber Lights was so orange-y, or so it appeared today. Still a neat look. Still plugging away on my journal of looks I need to try!!
Look for February 10, 2010
By February 10th, 2010, underSwitched up my normal base for today…
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Look for February 9, 2010
By February 9th, 2010, underFace
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Look for February 3, 2010
By February 3rd, 2010, underModified version of something that was on my list of eyeshadow combinations…
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Loathing Honey Lust…
By February 2nd, 2010, underThe topic of MAC’s Honey Lust eyeshadow came up last night when I was formspringing my friend… realizing I haven’t used it in literally years (that I can remember), I decided I’d give it a try today. I really loathe that eyeshadow, I really do. It’s just about the only MAC eyeshadow I’ll flat out say I hate. And guess what? Still loathe it. I think I ended up with more fallout all over my face than I did with actual product on my lid… sucks, because it is a pretty color! It’s just a glitterbomb. I suppose I could try applying it wet, but is it worth that amount of effort?!
I paired it with Trax so I could have a look of what seems to be MAC’s two most hated eyeshadows according to people on the forums, heh. Now I do like Trax, so all hope wasn’t lost today!
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Look for February 1, 2010
By February 1st, 2010, underHmm, trying to use more pinks lately One of my more neglected palettes indeed. Today was a fairly calm/simple look…
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I rarely line my upper lashes, let alone with Blacktrack, so this was something different. Just felt that it was too plain and needed liner.
Making a “night look”
By January 30th, 2010, underYesterday’s look with Stars N’ Rockets and Carbon wasn’t quite a “day look” by any means for most people… but later on I did darken it up and added more eyeliner to take it to a more “night look.”
I added more Carbon in the crease and outer V. Under the lower lash line I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Ransom, and did a thin line along the upper lashes as well.
Here’s the updated look:
Little darker, little more dramatic! Ransom blended in beautifully with Stars N’ Rockets, and sure does have lasting power! I love how those particular Urban Decay liners do not smudge or budge!
A little bit of Blackground…
By January 29th, 2010, underI haven’t used my Blackground paint pot too much, so I brought it out today. MAC Stars N’ Rockets eyeshadow over it looks gorgeous! Usually on it’s own or over a neutral paint pot it’s a very pinky-purple color, but over Blackground the blue duochrome really comes out!
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