WOC: Surf Baby

[lexielex]

Okay, thanks for replying I looked at your swatches I'm gonna check it out first then make a decision.

 

[Prototype83]

I picked up:

My Paradise (SMH...I caved lol)
Hibiscus l/s
Surf USA
Sun Blonde
Strange Potion (if I find this at my CCO...it's going up for sale)

I had Saffron, but in the end I passed. I have too mant shades that resemble this shadow. I would only use it as a color to warm up my crease anyway

At first glance I thought Hibiscus resembled NYX Femme, but the latter is a little more of a pinkish coral and Hibiscus is definitely more red-orange. Femme with a orange liner would be a good, cheap alternative IMO just in case you miss out.

 

[2browneyes]

I grabbed Hibiscus x2, Krazy Kahuna x2 and Surf USA.

 

[HeavenLeiBlu]

I stuck to the script and picked up only Sun Blonde and Saffron today. I REALLY wanted Surf USA, but at this point, I'll kick my own ass for bringing another teal home. I'm still on an indefininite lippie no-buy, but Gabi03's swatches might make me go back and get Hibiscus and Bust Out.

 

[Curly1908]

I rebuke you Hibiscus demons/enablers!

That color wasn't on my original list.

*pulls out Viva Cyndi that I love but have only worn 3x*

 

[MissTiffany2U]

And of course, I get a backorder notification for Hibiscus... maybe it's not meant to be

 

[Calla88]

I got 3 shadows, Surf USA,
Sun Blonde
Short Shorts
Gilded white.
I ended up buying a few staples I needed instead buying a bunch of lippies that I probably won't use. Tried the bronzing sticks as I'm addicted to bronzers l

love having a sun kissed glow but I hated everything about them. Nars is discontinuing my staple multiple stick and I was looking for something to fill the

void. Now I know I need to buy a bunch and store them in fridge until I need a replacement.

 

[SarcasticMom]

I left work early on Wednesdat and went to Nordstrom's (40 minute drive) picked up Hibiscus and 2 Krazy Kahunas (which I had called them at 10:00 am so they could put on hold - they do not pre sell) already own Mocha... BUT would have picked up Crosswires (looked a little pinker than Hibiscus on my NC40 skin) and Ultra Darling (oooh shiny) but they were OUT of both! Apparently when they ran out of Hibiscus, they were selling people On Hold and Crosswires. Also Hibiscus looks a little like Bobi Brown Guava

 

[AnjaNicole]

Well I got the eye shadows: Surf USA, Sun Blonde,Saffron, and swell baby. And the lipstick Hibiscus. I feel so proud that I did not buy more

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

i went into a MAC store to B2MAC and checked out mocha and krazy kahuna and i'm glad i passed on them...i think hibiscus is actually gonna work great on me, i'm glad i decided to buy at the last minute!

 

[Curly1908]

What didn't you like about Mocha and Krazy Kahuna?

i went into a MAC store to B2MAC and checked out mocha and krazy kahuna and i'm glad i passed on them...i think hibiscus is actually gonna work great on me, i'm glad i decided to buy at the last minute!

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

for me, when i tried it on, it just didn't look appealing...can't really describe it, i think it's because i don't usually wear that shade but i heard everyone raving about it so i thought i'd give it a try but it just didn't do anything for me...

 

[Naru]

Hello ladies! I'm new to the site.. and makeup so... hey to all..
.
I have been stalking watching this particular thread for awhile until I had enough money to do my own purchasing. And I really really wanted to know how you guys wore Mac hibiscus l/s. I've been seeing nothing but Raves about it for WOC.

Well.. I went to MAC and put it on... I looked at the mirror and almost had a heart attack. It was the most awful thing ever! I think I unconsiously took a step back or something

. But that was just hibiscus by itself. I was even too scared to let the MUA look at my lips so she couldn't really help me. So I was wondering.. how do you ladies wear this bold color?

 

[BeautyByLele]

You could pair it with strange potion l/g OR any other peachy corally lipgloss. Also maybe use a brown liner to tone down the color a little bit or even a redish brown/ wine color lip liner HTH !!

Hello ladies! I'm new to the site.. and makeup so... hey to all..
.
I have been stalking watching this particular thread for awhile until I had enough money to do my own purchasing. And I really really wanted to know how you guys wore Mac hibiscus l/s. I've been seeing nothing but Raves about it for WOC.

Well.. I went to MAC and put it on... I looked at the mirror and almost had a heart attack. It was the most awful thing ever! I think I unconsiously took a step back or something

. But that was just hibiscus by itself. I was even too scared to let the MUA look at my lips so she couldn't really help me. So I was wondering.. how do you ladies wear this bold color?

 

[afulton]

You can pair it with a brown lip liner. I have used Chestnut and Cork from MAC depending on the look I was going for. I also have "topped" it with Strange Potion l/g, Chanel Pensee Glossimer, and Good Loving l/g. Again, it will depend on the look you are going for. Don't be afraid of it. Some lipsticks take some work at first but once you get that color match, it's love.

Hello ladies! I'm new to the site.. and makeup so... hey to all..
.
I have been stalking watching this particular thread for awhile until I had enough money to do my own purchasing. And I really really wanted to know how you guys wore Mac hibiscus l/s. I've been seeing nothing but Raves about it for WOC.

Well.. I went to MAC and put it on... I looked at the mirror and almost had a heart attack. It was the most awful thing ever! I think I unconsiously took a step back or something

. But that was just hibiscus by itself. I was even too scared to let the MUA look at my lips so she couldn't really help me. So I was wondering.. how do you ladies wear this bold color?

 

[Naru]

@ beautybylele- thanks! I'll definitely have to try that. Last time I went, they had all the surf collection in stock.. besides my paradise of course. So I'll play with the different lipglosses!
@ afulton- ...i never even thought about using chestnut lipliner.. that would definitely tone down the intense color. Thanks! I guess its back to the MAC counter...

 

[sss215]

To me, Hibiscus looks better with a gloss over it. And with a liner like chestnut, or something a little lighter. Its even yummy with vino or currant. I totally love playing with it. I get great results with clear lipglass on top. I have to stop myself a little this week, cause I don't want to run out, and I got two! Its one of those colors I love cause its just right for my complextion and its extremely versitile.

 

[Kisha]

Hey All, I'm a long time lurker n just joined today. Neway, hibiscus looks great with velvetta liner n strange potion gloss. I received so many compliments with this pairing.

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

i've heard strange potion is LOVE with hibiscus, i snagged one on a sale here because i heard it so much!

 

[bobbiedoll03]

Here is a photo of me wearing Hibiscus with Krazy Kahuna and Chestnut lipliner....my new fav lipcombo ! I am an NC50 for reference.