Mac-Guy
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Blonde has less of a metallic wet finish in comparison to CP - just in case you need a good reason to justify a potential purchase.
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Mac-Guy
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It looks awesome. If I'd seen it, I would have bought it too. LOL.
I just got Summer Haze. It's so pretty!
I did a really quick and simple look with it and Tempting in the crease but I don't know if I have the guts to post a pic on here.
Here is a photo of the veining, though. Did I get a good one?
liba
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Very true! Those SP MSFs were absolute perfection to me, since you could get that fabulous wet finish without having to putter around with Fix+. That's the thing about Blonde, it's definitely a bit gentler in the wetness department when dry, but it's also one of the more old style MSFs that looks smoother and less powdery with a little Fix+, which in turn brings out its frostiness......so 'round and 'round we go. Most of me is in MSF snob mode, saying "only the new ones are the best ones", so that little snobby voice in my head will probably be the decider as far as breaking down my will power.....that plus I only hauled Twilight Falls and Daylight MES and lord knows, I will want more.....
VampOwl
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I picked up the goodies today I had on hold and here are my thoughts on the lovelies I bought:
Sweet Sunrise l/s- Great pale nude lippie, just like I like it. It reminds me of a less opaque slightly darker version of my favorite, Naturally Eccentric.
A Perfect Day l/s- Definitely darker than Myth. On my lips, it is only a shade or two lighter. I am in love with the Amplified formula though!
Beach Sand l/s- I bought this b/c of Mac-Guy's praise, and although I am convinced it is much too dark on me, I adore the pink & gold pearl running throughout the lippie
Redhead MSF- Gorgeous! I can use it as a peachy-metallic blush as well as a frosty highlight. I don't mind the metallic high frost MSFs!
I also swatched Fresh Honey on my hand, but ultimately passed on it for now. I want to determine if I want that or Peaches blush first. The MES look nice, but I am thinking of skipping them all (unless someone here convinces me I absolutely need one or two of them) and just wait for the Chen Man ones because I feel like I will be hauling a lot of those! But Cloudy Afternoon did look pretty in the pan. I swatched Blonde MSF as well, and I did like it. If they still have it in stock next weekend when I go back, I think I will get it and maybe Fresh Honey!
Sweet Sunrise l/s- Great pale nude lippie, just like I like it. It reminds me of a less opaque slightly darker version of my favorite, Naturally Eccentric.
A Perfect Day l/s- Definitely darker than Myth. On my lips, it is only a shade or two lighter. I am in love with the Amplified formula though!
Beach Sand l/s- I bought this b/c of Mac-Guy's praise, and although I am convinced it is much too dark on me, I adore the pink & gold pearl running throughout the lippie
Redhead MSF- Gorgeous! I can use it as a peachy-metallic blush as well as a frosty highlight. I don't mind the metallic high frost MSFs!
I also swatched Fresh Honey on my hand, but ultimately passed on it for now. I want to determine if I want that or Peaches blush first. The MES look nice, but I am thinking of skipping them all (unless someone here convinces me I absolutely need one or two of them) and just wait for the Chen Man ones because I feel like I will be hauling a lot of those! But Cloudy Afternoon did look pretty in the pan. I swatched Blonde MSF as well, and I did like it. If they still have it in stock next weekend when I go back, I think I will get it and maybe Fresh Honey!
martiangurll
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I am getting lemmings for all 3 collex (IA, Naturally, and DG) not to mention the sneaked in TdF so I may need another order. Problem is, both MSF and In the Sun are going to try and jump in my cart--I know this. These threads breed lemmings. More enablers than anti-enablers I fear are lurking and posting here.
I did!!! and I LOVE it! Surprisingly more wearable on me than Ever Hip. I plan on getting Sweet Sunrise tomorrow morning. Glad you like it, I haven't seen many reviews on it but its really my kind of color. Excited to put them both together now!
liba
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I CAN anti-enable on In the Sun. Do you: a) have Faux Gold; b) have to order online, so no vein picking? If you can say yes to both of these, don't get it, because you may wind up with one that is going to be very close to Faux Gold. If you can answer no to either of these, though, I'm sorry - can't help you.
martiangurll
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I CAN anti-enable on In the Sun. Do you: a) have Faux Gold; b) have to order online, so no vein picking? If you can say yes to both of these, don't get it, because you may wind up with one that is going to be very close to Faux Gold. If you can answer no to either of these, though, I'm sorry - can't help you.
We're doomed because there is a store less than five minutes from my house, I can choose the veining, and I don't have Faux Gold, been kicking myself for skipping it! (I was broke when SP came out, had to buy stinking tires for the car!)
PixieDancer
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PixieDancer
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More Specktra Babes to THANK!!! You are all so amazing! Kisses!
So far, my favs are CA and Daylight. I still haven't used my In the Sun, and seeing how everyone is comparing it to FG (from SP), I'm sure it will be in my top picks as well soon enough!
I'm NC30/35 and I like TF. But my veining isn't great. Very muddy. So, I wouldn't call TF a standout for me. It's seems to be a dupable color, considering the veining I got.
So far, my favs are CA and Daylight. I still haven't used my In the Sun, and seeing how everyone is comparing it to FG (from SP), I'm sure it will be in my top picks as well soon enough!
missah
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Would you be able to post a swatch of Beach Sand? i cant find a good swatch of it but i'm tempted to buy it.I picked up the goodies today I had on hold and here are my thoughts on the lovelies I bought:
Sweet Sunrise l/s- Great pale nude lippie, just like I like it. It reminds me of a less opaque slightly darker version of my favorite, Naturally Eccentric.
A Perfect Day l/s- Definitely darker than Myth. On my lips, it is only a shade or two lighter. I am in love with the Amplified formula though!
Beach Sand l/s- I bought this b/c of Mac-Guy's praise, and although I am convinced it is much too dark on me, I adore the pink & gold pearl running throughout the lippie
Redhead MSF- Gorgeous! I can use it as a peachy-metallic blush as well as a frosty highlight. I don't mind the metallic high frost MSFs!
I also swatched Fresh Honey on my hand, but ultimately passed on it for now. I want to determine if I want that or Peaches blush first. The MES look nice, but I am thinking of skipping them all (unless someone here convinces me I absolutely need one or two of them) and just wait for the Chen Man ones because I feel like I will be hauling a lot of those! But Cloudy Afternoon did look pretty in the pan. I swatched Blonde MSF as well, and I did like it. If they still have it in stock next weekend when I go back, I think I will get it and maybe Fresh Honey!
bronzedbeauty18
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Thanks for the heads up ! I ordered Summer Haze online and absolutely love it. I'll check out In the Sun and Twilight tomorrow. I have a funny feeling that In the Sun will come home with me
luvlydee
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(top-bottom; left-right) Mac Peaches & Fresh Honey
If you are debating which one to get first... get fresh honey because peaches is permanent and you could get it anytime. Fresh Honey is more yellow- orange. Peaches is.. well peachy-orange?? lol Hope this Helps
sherm
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I just got Summer Haze. It's so pretty!
I did a really quick and simple look with it and Tempting in the crease but I don't know if I have the guts to post a pic on here.
Here is a photo of the veining, though. Did I get a good one?
Beautiful!!! Every single Summer Haze I have seen looks unbelievably gorgeous in the pan and the color is so nice too! I had to pass because I have similar colors but I want one just for the beautiful veining
I picked up a Daylight today with some really nice, fat veins. I loved the way the tester leaned grey-pink on me so I picked one that has a great balance of peach and lavender. Okay, I'm done until SSS/CCC!!!!!!!
katred
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Pixie, that look is gorgeous on you! Perfect colour selection. I'm surprised that I haven't picked up anything yet, but I'm trying to decide very carefully, since I just bought myself a whole bunch of post-holiday presents and need to watch my money a bit... Nonetheless, I think I could at least give myself a blush or something...
SweetSarah
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Alright, the editing thing finally worked on my iPhone so here is the look I did today in less than 3 minutes. I did take this with a phone so that is why my face looks deformed, lol.
I used the lightest part of Summer Haze all over the lid, a bit of the darker gold in the outer, and Tempting in the crease. Tarte Exposed blush and A Perfect Day on the lips.
I used the lightest part of Summer Haze all over the lid, a bit of the darker gold in the outer, and Tempting in the crease. Tarte Exposed blush and A Perfect Day on the lips.
