Which Mac shadows should be avoided?

Tabitha · 07-13-2005, 12:20 PM #1 (**permalink**)

I've noticed that some Mac shadows are too chalky (Yogurt) or apply unevenly/go on choppy (Vex) so I'm wondering what other Mac shades have been problematic.

GreekChick · 07-13-2005, 12:32 PM #2 (**permalink**)

I have noticed this also ( I second ur example with Yogurt-it is chalky) and i totally agree wit you on Vex, it does apply unevenly.....
For me, toehr problematic eyeshadows have been:
Steamy ( I cant get this color to show up!)
Plumage(again, this color just applies unevenly on me)
Juxt (I cant get it to show up either)

I do think that part of the problem is the base that I use-I use Bare Canvas paint and I think it rather fades out colors, which is why im going to be looking into the Shadesticks in the future....

enka · 07-13-2005, 12:32 PM #3 (**permalink**)

Well, Vex is a nice e/s in my opinion, you can combine & blend it very nice.

martygreene · 07-13-2005, 01:02 PM #4 (**permalink**)

It really depends on the person- their application techniques, tools, skin, products used in conjunction, local weather, etc.

I have no problem with any of the above mentioned products.

lola336 · 07-13-2005, 01:10 PM #5 (**permalink**)

Thats true...I have plumage, juxt and steamy and i love every single one...skintone does play a big part on what colors stand out. and i dont use bare canvas..alot of ppl do..but i prefer shimmer bases like magrittes, stilife, or the shimmersand shadestick. im telling you...when you put steamy over a shadestick it really stands out....just go to the store and test it on ur hand..ull see.

unalicious · 07-13-2005, 01:49 PM #6 (**permalink**)

I've never had a problem with Vex or Steamy, but I do with Motif and Surreal. I use Stilife paint as a base, so I'm going to give shadesticks a try, or maybe Bare Canvas.

thegirlgotsoul · 07-13-2005, 02:02 PM #7 (**permalink**)

As much as I love Jewel Blue, it never seems to go on well with me. I need like a million coats of it for it to show up, and I have pale skin.

It's the only shadow I've ever had that problem with before, other than Chrome Yellow.

roxybc · 07-13-2005, 02:04 PM #8 (**permalink**)

Yeah, Jewel Blue, I hate it with a passion, it's the only one I really don't like.

Jude · 07-13-2005, 02:17 PM #9 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by GreekChick

I have noticed this also ( I second ur example with Yogurt-it is chalky) and i totally agree wit you on Vex, it does apply unevenly.....
For me, toehr problematic eyeshadows have been:
Steamy ( I cant get this color to show up!)
Plumage(again, this color just applies unevenly on me)
Juxt (I cant get it to show up either)

I do think that part of the problem is the base that I use-I use Bare Canvas paint and I think it rather fades out colors, which is why im going to be looking into the Shadesticks in the future....

Ooooh… Plumage is so pretty, one of my favorite winter colors, especially when paired with Whim. Also, I use the sponge tip applicator for Plumage because it gives a better concentration of color and it makes the blending so much easier. Hope that helps!

Sanne · 07-13-2005, 02:31 PM #10 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by thegirlgotsoul

As much as I love Jewel Blue, it never seems to go on well with me.

2nd!!

It looks super briht on me, but I'm just not able to blend the bitch

I look like a toddler that played with mummies make-up wearing jewelblue!!

Shoe Crazy · 07-13-2005, 02:33 PM #11 (**permalink**)

The only e/s I have found a problem with is trax. It never goes on evenly and always creases and it never looks right with anything I try to pair it with. It is such a beautiful color that I can't seem to do much with.

PrettyKitty · 07-13-2005, 02:36 PM #12 (**permalink**)

Trax, Gleam, Retrospeck.

Star · 07-13-2005, 02:38 PM #13 (**permalink**)

Orb and Steep for me. I don't have the time or patience to build 10 layers of e/s. They're horrible. I'm sure there's more but these are the two I have that I hate. And I hate Honeylust even more, don't know why they stick it in every friggin' palette ever made. It has so little color, all you end up applying is that chunky glitter. Yuck.

And I totally agree re: Trax. Pretty, but I can't figure out what the hell to do with it?

saramwrap · 07-13-2005, 02:46 PM #14 (**permalink**)

The only shade I've ever had a continuous problem with is Honey Lust. It was like loose glitter and didn't apply any significant color (just shimmer all over the cheeks). I never found a way to make it work, and I've gotten rid of it. But there's usually a way to make anything work -- chalky ones, streaky ones, etc. A different base, brush, or technique often helps a lot.

eponine · 07-13-2005, 02:52 PM #15 (**permalink**)

honey lust is total gawbidge. i'm glad i'm not the only person who had problems with it!

Sanne · 07-13-2005, 03:08 PM #16 (**permalink**)

I actually love gleam, but I allways apply this on a stick underground like a ccb or a shadestick, NOT over a paint! Same for honeylust.