Progression of "The Habit"

Xarata · Post by **Xarata** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:43 pm

They're just magnetic markerboards- you can buy them at walmart. i stick magnets to the tops of the jars- i've been peeling off the labels and sticking them ontop of the magnet so it's easier to figure out what it is.

mlle.gnome · Post by **mlle.gnome** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:41 am

OMG! Impressive =)

Question, what do you use the red sponge for?

Xarata · Post by **Xarata** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:56 am

i use the red sponge and a hydrosol to apply foundation most days (sometimes i just use a flattop but not usually). I buy mine from Dayna's minerals on vox, I forget what brand they are, they come 3 to a pack with a pink bullseye on the package i think. i just buy them from her. lol

mlle.gnome · Post by **mlle.gnome** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:24 am

oooooooooooooh ^_^

I've never applied foundation that way before, what do you feel are the pros and cons vs. the flat top? Would you say its better for skin types that tend to be drier? btw, i just got my flat top in the mail today! Suuuuper soft

Can't wait to use it tomorrow!

Xarata · Post by **Xarata** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:28 pm

mlle.gnome wrote:oooooooooooooh ^_^

I've never applied foundation that way before, what do you feel are the pros and cons vs. the flat top? Would you say its better for skin types that tend to be drier? btw, i just got my flat top in the mail today! Suuuuper soft Can't wait to use it tomorrow!

I like the sponge because you get good coverage that looks really natural, very fast. If there's going to be color change, you can usually tell right then. I do go back over it with a flattop to blend (sometimes with more powder, sometimes just bare for buffing). I don't know that it makes a difference for the skin type, although if your foundation tends to look dry, this helps eliminate that. Some people (not me) mix their foundation with moisturizer and i don't see why you couldn't dip the sponge in a moisturizer and then in some foundation, blend and apply. I spray my sponge with a hydrosol and dip into the swirly bowl so it's the same idea.

I do love that flattop, i have two and it's what i used for about 3 years before i started using a sponge. I mostly use it for blending right now unless i'm in a hurry or am having a particularly good skin day (People always say i have perfect skin but i am inclined to disagree)

mlle.gnome · Post by **mlle.gnome** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:23 am

Oh wow that's sounds really cool! I totally want to try that! Looks like I'll be getting some red sponges this weekend =)

So you spritz the sponge with hydrosol, then dab the powder and blend blend blend?

I have some Rose Water
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H54VJI

It looks like they also have one with glycerin
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E5D0P2/ref ... B001E5D0P2

And Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner
http://www.thayers.com/store/index.php? ... ucts_id=14

Thanks Xarata!!

Xarata · Post by **Xarata** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:42 pm

Pretty much. It's almost like sponge painting. I swipe it from my nose along my cheekbones and then blend it out and then hit my chin nose forehead.

I've used several hydrosols and they all give slightly different results but you use what works for you. i have one in orange blossom, one in sweet lavender, SN's strawberry, a rose geranium one. Whatever you like should work.

KingTaco · Post by **KingTaco** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:08 pm

I love love love the magnetic marker boards for makeup. I wish I had space in my apartment for them. Your stash is very impressive!

DollDoll · Post by **DollDoll** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:50 am

Very Impresive

Me Want

Jan in ID · Post by **Jan in ID** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:12 pm

Awesome collection! I really like the idea of using magnetic boards.

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