MAC - Semi Precious Discussion

[Mac-Guy]

I'm starting to debate whether I should wait to buy the shadows at the counter. I don't wanna wait longer for them though. D;

Where you planning on second day shipping? If not, getting it at the counter might be fast anyway, especially as July 4 might delay when it is available online.

 

[singer82]

hmmm so for once I'm going to look for one with less purple...which is unheard of for a purple freak like me lol

 

[ladyarwen]

Where you planning on second day shipping? If not, getting it at the counter might be fast anyway, especially as July 4 might delay when it is available online.

I was actually planning on overnighting...<_<

 

[BellaAura]

I might just buy the MES at the counter. Im a little on edge about the true color of the MES...wanna take a judge for myself. The camera doesnt do justice at times.

 

[Mac-Guy]

 

[jaylilee]

I have so many of these things that I want... good lord.
All the MSFs, the more neutral lipglass colors, and golden gaze... must have.

 

[madeinbrklyn]

I'm just getting 2 lipsticks from this collection
Gem of Roses and Musky Amethyst.

Maybe the Cremesheen Glasses in Richly Revered and Pure Magnificence.

I know I'll never even touch the MES if I buy them, so why waste money? lol

 

[liba]

Just curious...how do you mean rare find is persnickitty? Hard to work with?

How bout clarity? I'm kinda diggin that one too

I'm calling Rare Find persnicketty because it's going to look smokey and subdued even when applied wet - I couldn't get a strong purple color or a really dense application out of with just Fix+. If you want purple, you're going to have to use a base on this one. That said, I thought it was very sexy and I left the store with it on my lids - if you like the sound of a bit sheerer texture with some sparkle, and are ok with a smokey but not dark color, then go for it! This is a check out in person color, though!

I LOVE Clarity, but yeah, I bet some people who don't like sheer or glittery will despise it.....I didn't get fallout from it at least and I wore it as a brow highlight all day without a base underneath....I only got fallout from Quartz Fusion, which I had in my crease - more than average - and I'd applied that one with Fix+.

 

[BeckyBenett]

Okies, the swatches have changed my list.. the lipstick and glosses still remain but the msfs, mbs and mes have all changed. sigh.. i need to get rid of at least 2 items or ill be flat broke this month..

1. Gem of roses l/s
2. Lush amber l/s
3. Geo pink c/g
4. Natural flare c/g
5. Pearl msf
6. Rose quartz msf
7. Pressed amber mb/ Goldstone msf (I am trying to decide btwn the two.. someone help me! im leaning towards the mb as it is cheaper =)
8. Warmth of coral mb
9. Golden glaze mes
10. Clarity mes

 

[Mac-Guy]

Okies, the swatches have changed my list.. the lipstick and glosses still remain but the msfs, mbs and mes have all changed. sigh.. i need to get rid of at least 2 items or ill be flat broke this month..

1. Gem of roses l/s
2. Lush amber l/s
3. Geo pink c/g
4. Natural flare c/g
5. Pearl msf
6. Rose quartz msf
7. Pressed amber mb/ Goldstone msf (I am trying to decide btwn the two.. someone help me! im leaning towards the mb as it is cheaper =)
8. Warmth of coral mb
9. Golden glaze mes
10. Clarity mes

I'm in the same dilemma, but at the moment, I favor PA.

 

[Piarpreet]

thanx but i meant antiqued the permanent one not the peacocky shadow, but thanx for the links. I did look at them but she swatched the older ones with different camera and lighting, so i was hoping that a person who actually saw them in person would know.... i know pro members get to see this in some weird parties.

UrbanSweetheart, I wanted those too but I had to cut my list down. Maybe I can add one more, it wouldn't hurt right...

 

[BeckyBenett]

i knw right? hmm.. maybe more swatches will help make a decision. i kept going back and forth between them and staring at christine's images to help decide. haha..

 

[shadowaddict]

Adina's swatch of Presswed Amber looked like it would be dark on my pale skin.

I like that Liba said there was no glitter or sheen in these blushes so I'm thinking of the coral one still. It's not frosty is it?

After her review on the mes I think for me GG & DI are a given.

I am still very interested in the brushes. I've rarely used the kubuki brush that I have but the shape of this one has peaked my interest.

 

[liba]

I wanted to prefer Pressed Amber, but it looked kind of bleh, like the color was not rich or complex enough. Goldstone looked way better on and had a lot more depth (besides being more versatile). I hope they do some more MBs in this formula, but the colors in this collection aren't the best, sad to say.

 

[singer82]

Thanks to Liba (Thanks girl! You rock!) I finally have a list! I think the MES will look amazing over MUFE AquaCreams!

Definates:

• Golden Glaze mes (A no-brainer!!!)
• Hint of Sapphire mes (I've been lusting after it ever since the first swatch of it)
• Unsurpassable mes (Liba talked me into this one!)
• Gem of Roses l/s (love love LOVE it!)
• Lush Amber l/s (I love me some nudes and this one is different imo. And Liba did mention it being a sexed up nude...that sealed it for me)

Maybes:

• Pure Magnificance Gloss (think it might be dupable so I dunno)
• Jade Fortune mes (Liba suggested this so I'll prob get. Is it really that yellow though? If it is I might pass. Guess its another need to see in person)
• Blue Sheen mes (I dont own a real shimmery blue, She Who Dares is way more glittery. I just dont know how often I'd use it)
• Rare Find mes (Theres just something about it that I like. I will need to see in person. But I'm pretty sure I'll be getting it. I love Vampy Varnishes and pixnets swatches)
• Clarity mes (this is another see in person shade)
• Natural Flare (I want to recreate the first promo pic. I think its Lush Amber with this gloss over it. But I'm afraid I'm not digging the Peach-Brown in the description, browns just look horrid on me! )
• One of a Kind ls (a see in person shade)
• Maybe a couple brushes

Skipping: MSF's (done use them much, still waiting for one unique enough for me to have to have) Dark Indulgence (I got Humid and EGO from PC, I'm good) Smoked Ruby (Got SOY from PC) Faux Gold (meh, dont impressed) Quartz Fusion (chunky glitter) Mineral Mode (dont need any more "highlighting" colors) All Glosses except natural flare, its a maybe (I'm waiting for Glam Gloss) Blushes (dont need any)

OMG this is going to kill my wallet if I get my maybes!!! Since my wedding is the same day I'm going to do a quick swatch of my must-haves and maybes (except GOR, LA l/s's I KNOW I want them both), get the ones I like, then go back the next day to check out the rest

Liba- Whats on your list?

 

[LMD84]

guys how awesome do you think smoked ruby would be if you added reflects blackened red and reflects red glitter over the top? you know that's what i'm going to be doing!!

 

[missah]

Which of these do you ladies think would be more of a must have:
Double Dare [permanent], Geo Pink [semi] & Cacqui [Bloggers].

 

[singer82]

whats your list love?

guys how awesome do you think smoked ruby would be if you added reflects blackened red and reflects red glitter over the top? you know that's what i'm going to be doing!!

 

[Edelmc]

Hi guys
does anybody know if rare find is similar to early riches.....

 

[BeckyBenett]

Thanks to Liba (Thanks girl! You rock!) I finally have a list! I think the MES will look amazing over MUFE AquaCreams!

Definates:

• Golden Glaze mes (A no-brainer!!!)
• Hint of Sapphire mes (I've been lusting after it ever since the first swatch of it)
• Unsurpassable mes (Liba talked me into this one!)
• Gem of Roses l/s (love love LOVE it!)
• Lush Amber l/s (I love me some nudes and this one is different imo. And Liba did mention it being a sexed up nude...that sealed it for me)

Maybes:

• Pure Magnificance Gloss (think it might be dupable so I dunno)
• Jade Fortune mes (Liba suggested this so I'll prob get. Is it really that yellow though? If it is I might pass. Guess its another need to see in person)
• Blue Sheen mes (I dont own a real shimmery blue, She Who Dares is way more glittery. I just dont know how often I'd use it)
• Rare Find mes (Theres just something about it that I like. I will need to see in person. But I'm pretty sure I'll be getting it. I love Vampy Varnishes and pixnets swatches)
• Clarity mes (this is another see in person shade)
• Natural Flare (I want to recreate the first promo pic. I think its Lush Amber with this gloss over it. But I'm afraid I'm not digging the Peach-Brown in the description, browns just look horrid on me! )
• One of a Kind ls (a see in person shade)
• Maybe a couple brushes

Skipping: MSF's (done use them much, still waiting for one unique enough for me to have to have) Dark Indulgence (I got Humid and EGO from PC, I'm good) Smoked Ruby (Got SOY from PC) Faux Gold (meh, dont impressed) Quartz Fusion (chunky glitter) Mineral Mode (dont need any more "highlighting" colors) All Glosses except natural flare, its a maybe (I'm waiting for Glam Gloss) Blushes (dont need any)

OMG this is going to kill my wallet if I get my maybes!!! Since my wedding is the same day I'm going to do a quick swatch of my must-haves and maybes (except GOR, LA l/s's I KNOW I want them both), get the ones I like, then go back the next day to check out the rest

Liba- Whats on your list?

hah liba talked me into golden glaze and unsurpassable =)