Just Playing: MAC In the Groove & Togetherness
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Just Playing: MAC In the Groove & Togetherness
I wanted to do something quick using the new In the Groove products for something for lip swatches (which I didn’t end up using, LOL), and this is what I ended up with.
You will need the following…
- Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Togetherness Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (lilac), MAC Fresh & Easy Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (pink), MAC Togetherness Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (gray), MAC Togetherness Mineralize Eyeshadow Trio (violet), MAC Brule Eyeshadow (highlighter), Make Up For Ever #11L Aqua Eyes (violet), MAC Haute & Naughty Lash (black)
- Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
- Cheeks: MAC Band of Roses Mineralize Blush Duo (raspberry), MAC By Candlelight Mineralize Skinfinish (pinky highlighter)
- Lips: MAC I Like It Like That Lipstick (pinky lilac), MAC On the Scene Cremesheen Glass (sheer peach)
- Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Togetherness = Digit (lilac), Print (gray), Violet pigment (violet); Fresh & Easy = Pink Freeze (pink); Band of Roses = Dollymix; By Candlelight = Dior Rose Diamond; I Like It Like That = Snob; On the Scene = Big Baby
For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. Using the 239, apply Togetherness (lilac) eyeshadow on the inner third of the lid and pull upwards along the inner crease. Lightly blend Fresh & Easy (pink) eyeshadow on the middle of the lid with the 239. On the outer lid, apply Togetherness (gray) eyeshadow with the 239 and blend into the crease. Next, apply Togetherness (violet) eyeshadow into the crease with the 226. Lightly blend Togetherness (lilac) eyeshadow on the inner tearduct and above the crease with the 239. Blend Brule eyeshadow with the crease shade and highlight the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying #11L eyeliner on the lower lash line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Haute & Naughty Lash mascara.
For cheeks, apply a swirl of Band of Roses blush on the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116, then lightly pat By Candlelight mineralize skinfinish on the cheekbones.
For lips, apply I Like It Like That lipstick first, and then layer On the Scene cremesheen glass for a complementing lip.
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Nice soft Feminie look for daytime
Thanks, Trudylynne!
wow i ahh every time i look at this look is their a video
Aww, thanks, Coco!
Video please christine? This is so beautiful.. So unfortunate I can't get the products u used for this video.. My country's mac store doesn't have the priviledge to receive limited collection.. How I wish I live in the states..
There is a video up on YouTube :)
What is the benefit of mineralized/baked eye shadows and blushes over powder eye shadows and blushes? I've never used any of the mineralize products, and was wondering if it was worth it since they seem like they would break a lot easier.
I don't know of any based on experience - you can use them wet or dry without ruining them, which may be nice for some.
gorgeous! i got the by candlelight and it is pretty. i sometimes wonder if it looks too much like the shell pearl beauty powder? this may be a dumb question, but what is your process for wetting the brush? do you dip it in water or spray something on the brush???
Thanks, PJ! Kind of, but they have a different finish - I'd also say By Candlelight is a bit pinker. I just spray my brush with a little water or dribble water on the back of my hand, then dampen the brush - then pick up product.
This is definitely my favorite look that you've done, Christine. You look so beautiful in blue-pink lipsticks! And I definitely need to commend you on all of your hard work. I'm basically obsessed with your blog, and you have always had a great positive voice behind the makeup community, even since the good ol' LJ days (hey, I still go on there!). You handle the madness of each collection so wonderfully, and I just want to give you a HUGE thank you for helping us beauty addicts with everything. :)
Thank you SO much, Mel!! :) I still visit LJ, too! I just lurk more now!!
I'm really liking this combo on you! And seeing this totally confirms me getting Togetherness!
Thanks, Lizz!
Beautiful look Christine.. I was wondering if I like it like that and Band of roses are must haves for a NC42.. I already own Dollymix and Desert Rose.
Thanks, Kimberly! Dollymix is pretty similar, though a little pinker and less raspberry.
love the looook esp the lips combo.
Thanks, Ria!
Very pretty look, and you are SUCH an enabler -- this just makes me want to get Togetherness even more because those shades would get a lot of use from me. :P
Aww! Thank you, Sharon!
Hmmm...beautiful colours, and beautifully applied as always :) Not entirely sure about the combination, though - is it just me, or is the stark coolness of both the eyes and the lip colour a little too much?
I love cool eyes & lips myself :D
Lovely Christine! And also lovely on NC50s as well. Don't sleep on this one women of color. :)
Thanks, Sass!
i like the lips! this should be named together in the groove or in the groove together :p
Haha! Great name, Evelyn!
this look is unbelievable wonderful! you're such a beauty!
Aw, thanks, Tamara!
very beautiful
Thanks so much, Steffi!
BEAUTIFULLLL! ♥
Thanks a lot, Sara!
Love it! Look really pretty!
Thank you :D
I absolutely love this look, especially the lips! This is a bit unrelated, but a friend said she saw you at Valley Fair today! SO jealous. :)
Awwwwww! How exciting :D
hey christine - so I went to go swatch the Together eyeshadow trio (along with everything else I got) and I loved your swatches but I was really disappointed with its pigmentation. It was a brand new display too, I was wondering how you got your swatches to go on so heavily? I know half of them are done wet, but I couldn't match the same pigment level as your dry swatches. I really love the trio I just don't know if its worth it. Also I'm really considering going back for Band of Roses blush - wanna convince me its worth it? lol Thanks!
Hey Chrissie, Nothin' special at all! Just swatched as usual. Band of Roses is one of my faves of the five!!
Well, I Had no intentions to buy it... but now I Must! What do you think, it will look good on green eyes?
I think it would!
I am loving the lilac lips, it makes me want to bring out Fashion Mews again.
Thanks, Amy!
It's because of you that my colored eyeliner collection is growing so much!! I just had to order Deviant with my Naked palette from UD (love, btw!!!!!!) Now I may have to order this MUFE liner to go with Togetherness. It is so much more fun to wear such bright colors. I personally love just the lower lash line. I think your eyes look so incredibly open, and I have started only bottom lining.
YAY! So glad you are loving :D
I really like this look! And you look beautiful, as always! :)
Thanks, Barbara!
Very pretty! :)
Thanks, Norma!
I'm so glad you are the same skin tone as me (and pry alot of other people!) It's so easy for me to follow this blog, this look is so pretty on you!
Thank you, Christina!
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