MAC - Strobe Discussion - Page 2

matsubie · 03-05-2008, 10:25 PM #26 (**permalink**)

i love strobe cream!!!!

i'm extremely excited about strobe liquid (something to replace the strobe cream during the summers =) )

i am not too sure if i dig the lip conditioners, though.

shadowaddict · 03-06-2008, 12:27 AM #27 (**permalink**)

I was wondering if the Strobe Liquid is like Smashbox Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion? I watched a video on Pursebuz and the ma used this on the bridge of the nose to slenderize it and at the outer corner of the eyes. It looked really cool. I have very oily skin so I don't want to be shiny but a soft glow in places sounds pretty. I'll add a link, hope it works.

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foxyqt · 03-06-2008, 03:58 AM #28 (**permalink**)

im interested in the strobe lip conditioners but if they smell like strobe cream i'd pass!!

MAC_Whore · 03-06-2008, 01:08 PM #29 (**permalink**)

Got my Strobe "haul" today. What's a random Thursday without some sort of haul, right?

I have been a fan of the Strobe Cream for years. I've never been too fond of the smell, but learned to ignore it in order to benefit from Strobe Cream's advantages. So I was interested to see what Strobe liquid has to offer, and....... I love the Strobe Liquid.

Strobe Liquid is very subtle. If you are looking for obvious glitter/shimmer, you won't get it with Strobe Liquid. It does give you a nice, subtle luminescent/highlight glow to the face though.

I rec'd my Strobe Liquid halfway through the day, after I had applied my makeup (Mineralize Satinfinish with a touch of MSF Natural). I applied a little Strobe Liquid to the back of my hand, then added it to my 188 brush. I lightly dabbed it on the tops of my cheekbones, the bridge of my nose and my forehead. I dabbed a bit on, then let it dry down for a couple of seconds then blended it out. It isn't oily, so it didn't break down my foundation. It gave a nice glow that passed my test.

I think the Strobe Liquid has great potential to be mixed (in a small amount) with foundations to add luminosity. Might be nice at the brow bone as well.

I ordered the following Strobe TLCs:

Strobe Kiss
Strobe Current
Strobe Beam
Strobeblossum

I like the Strobe TLCs, but then again, I am taking them for what they are...a lip care product. They are meant to be a lip care product with SPF and the slightest wash of colour. If you are expecting a pigmented punch from these babies, you will be out of luck. I am an NW25 with medium pigmented, rosey-toned lips and I did notice a slight hint of colour when I applied them (with the exception of Strobe Beam which has no colour).

The containers are really just the same as the other TLC or LC sticks that have been released in the past. Sure, if you drop them they may break, but I wouldn't let that dissuade you from purchasing them. I don't think they are too fragile.

I didn't mind the smell of them either. In the past, the TLC sticks have had a not so pleasant smell, IMO. That scent seems to have disapated.

So, all in all, a very subtle collection, but I like it.

Lipglass*Lover* · 03-06-2008, 02:03 PM #30 (**permalink**)

*~*I know some people were interested in swatches/pics of the TLC's so I picked up Strobe Kiss today & put some pics in the swatch thread...I actually like these a lot (they smell like the TLC's in the pot)...& they are very sheer which I also like. I'm planning on picking up Strobe Rays and another Strobe Kiss tomorrow...Here's a link to the pics!! *~*

MAC - Strobe - Mar 08

NatalieMT · 03-06-2008, 05:36 PM #31 (**permalink**)

I got Strobe Blossom today and I love it, not much colour but it's really soft and conditioning on the lips. I had a look at the strobe liquid but I'm content with finishing off my strobe cream for now so I didn't get it - although I did like to look of it all the same.

Meryl · 03-06-2008, 05:58 PM #32 (**permalink**)

I bought Kiss, Rays and Beam. Kiss has just enough colour for what I want, which is not much of a colour. I think Beam may have the most 'strobe' effect of all of them. Rays is nothing on me and maybe I should return it, although it's nice as just a regular lip conditioner.

The smell is nice enough. It's the same as my regular lip conditioner... not much of anything.

These are just what I was looking for... a new lip care product.

I'll post pictures tomorrow when it's daylight.

Meryl · 03-06-2008, 06:00 PM #33 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAC_Whore

I have been a fan of the Strobe Cream for years. I've never been too fond of the smell, but learned to ignore it in order to benefit from Strobe Cream's advantages. So I was interested to see what Strobe liquid has to offer, and....... I love the Strobe Liquid.

Strobe Liquid is very subtle. If you are looking for obvious glitter/shimmer, you won't get it with Strobe Liquid. It does give you a nice, subtle luminescent/highlight glow to the face though.

I rec'd my Strobe Liquid halfway through the day, after I had applied my makeup (Mineralize Satinfinish with a touch of MSF Natural). I applied a little to the back of my hand, then added it to my 188 brush. I lightly dabbed it on the tops of my cheekbones, the bridge of my nose and my forehead. I dabbed a bit on, then let it dry down for a couple of seconds then blended it out. It isn't oily, so it didn't break down my foundation. It gave a nice glow that passed my test.

I think the Strobe Liquid had great potential to be mixed (in a small amount) with foundations to add luminosity. Might be nice at the brow bone as well.

I completely forgot to test the Liquid, as I was so busy with the lip conditioners.

Do we need Liquid if we have the cream? Why do we need/want both?

MAC_Whore · 03-06-2008, 06:59 PM #34 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meryl

I completely forgot to test the Liquid, as I was so busy with the lip conditioners.

Do we need Liquid if we have the cream? Why do we need/want both?

IMO:

Strobe Cream is an emollient, light moisturizer. It looks/feels good when worn on it's own. It can thin down foundations if added over, whereas Strobe Liquid doesn't. Strobe Cream is skin care with cosmetic benefits.

Strobe Liquid is makeup, not a moisturizer like Strobe Cream. I don't think it would look/feel great on it's own all over the face, like Strobe Cream does. Strobe Liquid dries down more. It doesn't have the moisturizer/skin care benefits that Strobe Cream does.

I guess it just comes down to what you are looking for the product to do.

hth

Meryl · 03-06-2008, 11:13 PM #35 (**permalink**)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAC_Whore

Strobe Liquid is makeup, not a moisturizer like Strobe Cream. I don't think it would look/feel great on it's own all over the face, like Strobe Cream does. Strobe Liquid dries down more. It doesn't have the moisturizer/skin care benefits that Strobe Cream does.

I guess it just comes down to what you are looking for the product to do.

I'm confused. So what do you use it for, if you don't use it like the cream?

The website lists it as "A lighter-weight addition to the popular Strobe Cream."

I wonder if I need it or if the cream is enough for me right now. Does it have the same amount of iridescent pigments?

Meryl · 03-07-2008, 05:11 PM #36 (**permalink**)

I posted other pictures in the swatch thread, taken with a flash.

This is without a flash, from left to right. On white paper and on NC20/NW20 hand:

Strobe Beam, Strobe Kiss, Strobe Blossom, Strobe Rays

artificial · 03-08-2008, 11:17 PM #37 (**permalink**)

I was really disappointed by how sheer the lip colours are.. Atleast put out a few more prominent colours!