UrbanSweetheart
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Blue Sheen is GAWGOUS! You're gonna love it! =)
MAC - Semi Precious Discussion
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lmcmullen
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Do any of you folks have trouble with these mineral eyeshadows fading? I have both Golden Gaze and Unsurpassable and they look great when I put them on in the morning but are faded badly by lunch time.
I always use them over a base (either a MAC paint pot or the NYX white base), I've applied them both wet and dry but it doesn't seem to matter.
This AM I put the lighter green part of Unsurpassable on the inner half of my lid (applied wet), with MAC Blue Flame on the outer half. Blue Flame has faded a little but is mostly still there, while you can't tell I had anything on my inner lid at all
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These shadows are fun to look at and play with but I'm not loving their lasting power......
Is it just me?
I always use them over a base (either a MAC paint pot or the NYX white base), I've applied them both wet and dry but it doesn't seem to matter.
This AM I put the lighter green part of Unsurpassable on the inner half of my lid (applied wet), with MAC Blue Flame on the outer half. Blue Flame has faded a little but is mostly still there, while you can't tell I had anything on my inner lid at all
. These shadows are fun to look at and play with but I'm not loving their lasting power......
Is it just me?
alexandrapalaci
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I bought Golden Gaze and Unsurpassable... and dont know if i should order Blue Sheen, rare find and smoked ruby... Decisions, decisions... Wish i had the money to buy it all without having to think about it twice.
UrbanSweetheart
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you and me both sister!
MAChostage
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YES, I have the same issue. I only have Clarity and Golden Gaze, and I have more of a problem with Clarity. I have noticed, however, that the black portions of Golden Gaze tend to start looking kind of dry and ruddy after a while. I also use them over a base. This is the main reason why I have passed on the mineral e/s in the past (these are my first). I have never been impressed with them and then got sucked in by seeing Clarity swatched in person and read all the hype for Golden Gaze here. I still think they're lovely, but I'm pretty sure they will be my first and only mineral e/s purchases.
Do any of you folks have trouble with these mineral eyeshadows fading? I have both Golden Gaze and Unsurpassable and they look great when I put them on in the morning but are faded badly by lunch time.
I always use them over a base (either a MAC paint pot or the NYX white base), I've applied them both wet and dry but it doesn't seem to matter.
This AM I put the lighter green part of Unsurpassable on the inner half of my lid (applied wet), with MAC Blue Flame on the outer half. Blue Flame has faded a little but is mostly still there, while you can't tell I had anything on my inner lid at all
These shadows are fun to look at and play with but I'm not loving their lasting power......
Is it just me?
liba
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I get better staying power by layering them on - either all dry or a combo of wet with dry on top. I let my eye cream and primer sink in well before I apply them. Applying them over Big Bounce shadows helps a lot too, if I want to take the time for that extra step.Do any of you folks have trouble with these mineral eyeshadows fading? I have both Golden Gaze and Unsurpassable and they look great when I put them on in the morning but are faded badly by lunch time.
I always use them over a base (either a MAC paint pot or the NYX white base), I've applied them both wet and dry but it doesn't seem to matter.
This AM I put the lighter green part of Unsurpassable on the inner half of my lid (applied wet), with MAC Blue Flame on the outer half. Blue Flame has faded a little but is mostly still there, while you can't tell I had anything on my inner lid at all
These shadows are fun to look at and play with but I'm not loving their lasting power......
Is it just me?
One thing I've noticed, though, is some shades are just less opaque than others - Clarity is one of them - and those don't last as long. The more glittery, the less staying power. Also, applying them with too wet of a brush cuts down on the wear for some reason. Mineral shadows just don't wear as long in general - but these get me through a day or an evening without touch-ups (just not both).
mousygiggles
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I use UDPP with Clarity alone and it lasts all day (8 hours) foiled even more. With the Big Bounce over UDPP and a MES well over 12 hours.
UrbanSweetheart
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I use UDPP with Golded Gaze, and it also lasts all day for me. I love UDPP!
ROlean
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It really does seem to depend on the color, like liba hit on earlier. For the trickier shadows, I prime with MUFE then MAC BB cream, apply a paint pot, a highlight / base shadow, then foil on the mes. Sometimes afterwards I dust on another layer dry and this all really seems to do the trick. Maybe a lot of steps, but it stays put all day, and I just love the colors of this collection so much, it's worth the trouble.
mine don't fae on me. i tend to use udpp as a primer. then apply a base like a paint pot or greasepain stick, then i apply the shadow wet. and when it has dried i apply some of the mes dry but patting it on top to 'seal' it inDo any of you folks have trouble with these mineral eyeshadows fading? I have both Golden Gaze and Unsurpassable and they look great when I put them on in the morning but are faded badly by lunch time.
I always use them over a base (either a MAC paint pot or the NYX white base), I've applied them both wet and dry but it doesn't seem to matter.
This AM I put the lighter green part of Unsurpassable on the inner half of my lid (applied wet), with MAC Blue Flame on the outer half. Blue Flame has faded a little but is mostly still there, while you can't tell I had anything on my inner lid at all
These shadows are fun to look at and play with but I'm not loving their lasting power......
Is it just me?
works a treat
MAChostage
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See, this is my issue. I don't want to have to work this hard to make an eyeshadow show up the way I think it should, by itself, from the start!
I use UDPP as I do with all of my shadows, but I'm not willing to add yet more products to make it work. I wonder if UDPP in Eden will make a difference? I'll have to try it.
I understand what you mean. I don't wear these shadows when I am in a rush generally. But equally they don't take a silly amount of time... but I understand there are extra steps there you don't usually do.
NARS Mini Multiples – small in size but big in impact - todays specktra blog post
NARS Mini Multiples – small in size but big in impact - todays specktra blog post
Piarpreet
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I went to indianapolis and chicago and oh damn... 6 stores and they all ONLY had unsurpassable and jade's fortune. I get why unsurpassable wouldnt work for everyone, but.... jade's fortune is very very very beautiful. i think people might get turned off by its yellow veining but its my fav after clarity.
I guess the collection sold well after all! yay!!
My first Glossy Box – it’s a good one! - todays specktra blog post
Mac-Guy
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Yup, after people got over the bad reviews and swatched for themselves. Yeah.I guess the collection sold well after all! yay!!
My first Glossy Box – it’s a good one! - todays specktra blog post
Mac-Guy
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What a trip. Sounds awesome. I'm glad you had fun
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berryjuicy
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I am kicking myself right now for not getting Clarity when I had the chance! I got to swatch it today and fell in love with it. If anyone decides to part with theirs or has a counter that has a few left please let me know!
