MAC - Semi Precious Discussion

shadowaddict

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I'm going to the store or counter tomorrow to check out the mes in person. i'm not so much interested in the msf. But you guys are really making me want way more of the mes than I had planned on getting.

The looks you guys have done are beautiul and show how you can vary the intensity in these.
 

shadowaddict

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Also, I find the new brushes I got to be of great quality. I purchased the two eye brushes and plan to get the cheek brush tomorrow and maybe the kubuki too. I have a large collection of MAC brushes that I have purchased over the last 12 years and all of them look pretty much new after being washed countless times. I am refering to the regular size brushes not the SE ones which are of course not the same quality. Some of the older ones have the numbers rubbed off but I have never coated the numbers on mine with clear nail polish as some people do. I do not think you will find these of less quality.
 

Wandalemur

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I already got a bunch of stuff from this collection. However Hint of Sapphire and Goldstone MSF are trying to come home with me.
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tismama

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can you post swatches of warmth of coral?

I only picked up 2 things today from Semi-Precious :)

I ended up getting Warmth of Coral and Geo Pink. Since I was at Nordies, I have a card so I was able to get in to see the Colorizations collection. I was kinda blown away with the duos... they are so much prettier in person.
 

clslvr6spd

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I will post my swatches tomorrow & my review. today was a hard day for me. I feel like absolute crap. But I PROMISE I will get it done tomorrow.
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geeko

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Hi, I'm not kaiwai... but here's swatch of warmth of coral as u requested for. No flash is taken in this pic, nor did i adjust the lighting..



 

Rinstar

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I picked up Warmth of Coral and Jade's Fortune today! Both are gorgeous! I really want Faux Gold as well, but I need to wait until I get paid this week, I hope it's still there.
 

clslvr6spd

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Thanks doll! It turns out to be a boil in my left nostril. I know, its gross & you dolls probably don't want to hear about it...
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But, I have never had one in my nose, I got my 1st on on my thigh a couple months ago, I just don't get why they're just popping up now!? My whole upper lip is swollen & my bf says I look like Cindy Who from the Grinch & that it looks like I had a bad collagen lip job. The swollen part of my lip hurts more than my nose does. I can't force it to pop since the blood vessels in the nose go to the brain, so I have to let it drain on its own.
I have been putting hot compresses on my nose/lip area & boil-ease on it, but I don't think it's working to well since the inside of my nose can't stay dry.
I have been so wiped out because of it...I can't sleep to save my life, since it hurts any way I lay...ugh just take me out back & shoot me!!

Sorry for the long off topic rant, but I am just really frustrated!
I hope you feel better Allison!
 

MrsB

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[quote name="dxgirly" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/2790#post_2139948"]Just picked up Unsurpassable, Clarity, and Blue Sheen. :)

Unsurpassable looks amazing on you MrsB, and you're who made me want to get it!
[/quote] So glad you found that inspirational and I hope you just love Unsurpassable as much as I do ;) please let me know how you get on with blue sheen :eyelove: [quote name="Alisha1" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/2790#post_2139944"]By the was MrsB you look lovely! The colours look great on you :)
[/quote] Thanks Alisha, how are you finding your goodies lovely? [quote name="Mac-Guy" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/2790#post_2139961"]


I completely agree with you. I think the problem is that people over-rely too much on reviews of bloggers rather than attempting to form their own opinion. It is important to keep in mind your personal preferences, how you like to work with a product, what color pay-off you want, etc. For example, a lot of reviews for Surf Baby rated My Paradise's gold overlay in a negative way, but personally, I think it is the best feature of MP. So who is right? I would say both parties, but each of them has a different taste and dislikes. Same for Semi-Precious: some of us like glitter/shimmer, other simply cannot deal with any kind of glitter and/or fall-out.
 
Personally, I am very happy with the quality of Semi-Precious, but just because I like the MSF and the brushes doesn't mean they are perfect or better than any other collection. As stated above, it is important to test out the product in store - and I realize that this is not always possible. My advice is to check your stash and compare your go-to products with the qualities that the SP collection has to offer before you buy and/or order online. It's sad to see bad reviews on bloggers' website or Make Up Alley just because a person had to move out of their comfort zone (in terms of application technique) or simply applies a product the wrong way. IMO, these are not objective product reviews but simply a description of a personal experience (there is nothing wrong with it, but it should be considered with a grain of salt when evaluating a collection).
 
Finally, there is nothing wrong with passing a collection. The Fall collections are just around the corner and there will be new and exciting products. Happy hauling.
 
[/quote] Oh for sure, but I think some times bloggers form opinions based on more popular blogs too - and you get a product description without someone actually working with the product. I think most reviews will be biased but it's skill to be objective even when something isn't to your taste. [quote name="UrbanSweetheart" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/2790#post_2139984"]Gorgeous look as always MrsB! 
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[/quote] Bless you sweet, what are you loving from SP? ;) [quote name="Mac-Guy" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/2790#post_2139986"]MrsB, RQ looks stunning on you!
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wow you look great! that eyeshadow looks amazing on you & i LOVE how RQ looks


 
[/quote] I really really love using this as a blush - it's such a subtle flush and it the slight sheen gives my skin a gorgeous glow without being too obvious. Adore ;)
 

MrsB

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[quote name="Haven" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/2790#post_2139989"]
Thank you for all of the pics of your different looks!  OK I have decided to go to Nordstroms today and look at these.  I have a couple of hours to play before the big family dinner tonight b/c DH got off work & can watch the kids.  Yeah!  Hopefully I won't get the crappy service that everyone is complaining about - makes me think that I should order all of my anniversary sale stuff online & skip actually going to the store.
 


 
[/quote] Oh man, I'm such a wicked enabler. am sorry but hope you loved it all, do let us know what ya got girl or what you loved :)
 

LMD84

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K, so I took some photos of my stuff and some swatches in natural lighting for everyone:


Lush Amber Gem of Roses


Natural Flare


Semi-Precious Pearl MSF (with odd, lop-sided half nipple!)


Rare Find MES Golden Gaze MES


(Top to Bottom): Gem of Roses, Lush Amber topped w/ Natural Flare, Natural Flare, Lush Amber


Rare Find Golden Gaze


Semi-Precious Pearl MSF, Left to Right - Mixed, Nipple, Outer Ring

I took all the pics in natural lighting. The arm swatches of the MES are on top by TFSI. My Pearl has quite a lot of bronze/gold, so it might be a little less red than some others.

HTH! :)
Jen i love that you got the half nipple!!! for some reason this has me giggling like a school kid!
 

UrbanSweetheart

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Personally, Gem of Roses is my new go-to MLBB (My Lips But Better) lipstick! I love it! I also purchased Golden Glaze, Blue Sheen, & Smoked Ruby. I haven't done any eye looks with them yet, but they swatch wonderfully ^_^
 

BeautyByLele

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So this is what I actually got

MSF- Rose Quartz, Goldstone , Precious Pearl
MES - Dark Indulgence
Mac 128 brush
Mac 235 brush

Okay yall so here's my pre store
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. . .

MSF
Rose Quartz
Goldstone
Pearl ??

BRUSHES
235
128

MES - maybes
Clarity
Unsurpassable
HofS

Cant wait to report back what actually jumped in my bag
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MrsB

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[quote name="UrbanSweetheart" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/2850#post_2140261"]


Personally, Gem of Roses is my new go-to MLBB (My Lips But Better) lipstick! I love it! I also purchased Golden Glaze, Blue Sheen, & Smoked Ruby. I haven't done any eye looks with them yet, but they swatch wonderfully ^_^
 
[/quote] I keep lemming GoR and Smoked Ruby! My youngest step daughter has begged me to take her shopping to hollister, and my nearest MAC is there too - I'm not sure I'll resist!
 

Alisha1

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I keep lemming GoR and Smoked Ruby! My youngest step daughter has begged me to take her shopping to hollister, and my nearest MAC is there too - I'm not sure I'll resist!
Both are gorgeous! If you can only pick up one I would highly recommend GoR - I love that lippie!
 

Lambie_mac

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Out of everything I bought, so far I have only used feeling flush blush.

I have used it for the past 2 days so far.....



I LOVE IT!!! <3


I will try to post a pic tomorrow. It is very pigmented, but I don't feel it's to crazy on me (I'm NC37 for reference). So I think if you are tan/darker complected, this is the color for you! If you're lighter, just use a very easy hand with it. And blend to perfection ;)
 
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