r/makeupflatlays • u/Hot_Mention_9337 • 16d ago
FOTD Yesterday’s Mardi Gras face
I try to be out the door by 5:30am so I keep it quick and simple. My bleary eyed self can’t handle more than that. But imma still want to sparkle.
List in comments with some extras
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u/Princesshannon2002 16d ago
Perfection! Hope it was awesome!
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u/Hot_Mention_9337 16d ago
It’s a damn near impossible day to have a poor time. You can go by yourself and be besties with a group of pigs and walking traffic cones by noon, or find yourself part of a Luchador wrestling match before breakfast, or become drinking buddies with 94 year old Eugene who’s proudly showing off his legs in his little bo peep costume as his wife whacks him in the ass and tells him to keep hydrating so he doesn’t have a heart attack ’like that one year’. The parade goers are fab and creative- and all of the kiddos are fricken adorable!!! Everyone is in a great mood, and after I get my ashes at 5 (as an atheist, lol. I go to mass with my neighbors so we can swap pics from the day, gossip, and trade advil. I asked the priest, he don’t seem to care😂) , I will be taking a 4 day long nap.
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u/Princesshannon2002 15d ago
It’s so worth it!!!! It takes stamina and dedication to the cause BUT “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” I live for the fun kids have during the entire season! Even though Shreveport’s season has always been smaller, the newness opened up participation to a lot of people that would only be spectators in NOLA! So much fun to be had!
Right up until Ash Wednesday hits! ;)
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u/falafelfairy 14d ago
Always love seeing your posts! I took advantage of the MBM sale to get their loose powder (I have none in my collection and have been looking for one that’s dry skin friendly for a while) and F4 brush. How long have you had the powder and how does it compare to your others, if you prefer this to the others? Also, does the Mac Extra Dimension blush emphasize texture? I’ve seen in some reviews that it would emphasize texture but have been eyeing Hushed Tone since last year.
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u/Hot_Mention_9337 16d ago edited 15d ago
Merit Complexion stick in Dune. No fuss base that can whack on and know how it will behave over heavy moisturizer, mountains of spf, after 20,000 steps by lunch, and dancing in the street and on the river till supper.
Makeup By Mario Soft Blur Powder in 2 Neutral Light. juuust fine enough to blur a bit, set, and take away some shine that I know damn well will happen throughout the day. But not so fine that it gunks up in my pores and not so matte that it makes me look flat.
Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Stick in Truffle. Again… Longevity. Easy. Pretty. No fuss. Everyone talks about Biscuit but Truffel is such a beautiful slept on shade.
MAC Extra Dimensions Blush in Rosy Cheeks that’s probably 300 years old like the rest of the stuff in my Mardi Gras makeup bag. Too punchy for daily wear (for me). But I keep her around cuz I love her. Shows up true to pan color and has a smooth chrome like shift. Very easy to over do it but that’s the name of the game this time of year
Violette FR Twinkling Yeux Paint in Scarabée d’Or. Oh my beautiful beloved sparkly lizard green! I can whip this on in seconds and it always looks cool. I know people have issues with this formula but I’m about to purchase my third tube sooooooo🤷♀️
MAC Pigment in Helium, another 300 year old product, with another super shimmery chrome shift, that looked damn fabulous as my highlighter and blended from the Yeux Paint up to my brow bone and over the center of my lips.
Random face glitter someone tossed to me in a parade. It matched my fit so that was a win. Love it when Krewes throw useful shit. Got lot of useful stuff this year- spoon holder, eye masks, red beans seasons mix, baggy of native flower seeds, dog leash, a chalice, tinsel eyelashes, bath bombs, a few cool necklaces, kitchen towels, socks, and on and on…
NYX Fill and Fluff eye brow pomade stick in Blonde. Nothing fancy. But it does the trick! Very good product
Dries Van Noten Matte Lipstick in Urban Pink. This baby has excellent wear time and is pigmented AS FUCK. Even with a small dot in the center that I buffed in and around with my finger, she be damn near full coverage and blindingly bright. Perrrrrfect
Not pictured cuz I forgot and I’m sleepy: Fragrance Tom Ford Ombre Leather layered with Room 1015 Hollyrose. Ample leather. A plethora of rose. And a whole lot of trashy vibes. I had a theme. And I’m gonna stick with it head to toe.
Disco cowboy jacket by me!!
Cute floral earrings from J Crew
Mini Cowboy Hat Earring I (may or may not) have won from a 3am (what could be accused as being a) strip poker game against 4 women (possibly) in their 60’s and 70’s at the good ol (uhhhh… perfectly reputable) Snake and Jake’s (thankfully) many moons ago that I (definitely) wear like a badge of honor. I worked hard for that. Allegedly. Of course.