MAC Hey, Sailor! (Summer 2012) Discussion

[Mac-Guy]

I love both blushes. It's the same quality as the TC blushes.

 

[Mac-Guy]

The lippies are amazing! Salute is beautiful when applied in a think layer. It's amplified, so no need to cake it on or it will just look wrong. But spread out in a thin layer, it's lovely. I also adore To Catch a Sailor. It's a great summer shade that looks stunning with a sun-kissed look.

 

[MACina]

It will look awesome on you!

I have to try Salute together with Shore Leave...thank you for sharing this combo.Sounds lovely!
I imagine that Shore Leave gives a light pink/coral hue to Salute and that should look very pretty.

Your welcome
I'm glad you're also liking Sun Dipped! It's my first powder bronzer. I also have the Beach Bronze cream bronzer from To The Beach, but it has glitter in it which is not always what i want.
I haven't tried Riviera Life on yet, but i'm sure i will like it.

 

[Pinkdollface]

Can I ask what shade your skin is Pinkdollface? Thanks!

I'm NC15 or shade 20 in MUFE Matte Velvet Plus

 

[rockin]

What bronzer would anyone recommend for someone with maybe NW10-15 skin (N1 Face & Body seems the perfect colour for me)? I want something quite natural looking. Something from this collection, or maybe one of the Surf Baby
Careblends (still available on Selfridges website)?

Also, does anyone know how Nautical Navy compares with Thru The Night prolongwear eyeshadow?

 

[Mac-Guy]

I've always been a fan of the Powerpoint formula. It's creamy and the longest lasting formula from the MAC range. If you set it with a powder, it becomes almost waterproof (and not just water resistant).

 

[Mac-Guy]

If you plan a vacation or spend a lot of time outdoors, the Suntints are a great way to keep you lips conditioned while adding a hint of color. I appreciate the high SPF and the handy application. Personally, I wouldn't use it indoors though. I usually go through 1 to 1.5 tubes on a two-week vacation.

 

[Nik88]

Oh mac guy now i definately need crew and maybe a bu too! Im so not done hauling this collection yet. The question is what to go for next

 

[Mac-Guy]

Lovely colors for those who like l/g. They all have strong pigmentation and can easily be worn on their own.

 

[DynoPupBeauty]

Lovely! I'm open to trying them out but where to begin... Any recs for NC40, Mac-Guy?

Hey Mac-Guy what bronzer would you recommend for a NC42 skintone, I already have refined golden, I picked up Nude on Board and Soft Sand, but now thinking maybe Sun Dipped would be a better choice than Nude on Board?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Hey Mac-Guy what bronzer would you recommend for a NC42 skintone, I already have refined golden, I picked up Nude on Board and Soft Sand, but now thinking maybe Sun Dipped would be a better choice than Nude on Board?

I always say that a red-based bronzer looks more natural. However, if you are more happy with a yellow-based one and you like the look, then there is no need to change it. You can always modify your NOB by layering a more bronze or red tone over it.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I always liked MAC's TTB b/o. I know that others didn't care for it, but it gives a nice glow to the body. Using the oil is much simpler than using a powder to achieve that glow on your cleavage, shoulders, arms, and legs. Note: This is no replacement for a sunscreen!

 

[pemily]

Mac guy, if I have scarlet ibis do I need sail la vie? Also, do you think the highlight powder will show on my nw35 skin?! Tia

 

[Mac-Guy]

Tia

I'm certain that Crew will show up on darker complexions (as a glow). If in doubt, then skip and/or try it out IRL to avoid disappointment.*

I haven't compared SI with SLV, sorry.



* As always, my reviews are based on my own skin tone, NW15-20. Thus, the best advice I can give is usually for NW10-20.

 

[joanita]

I need me a good bronzer thinking of soft sand. I'm loving everything i'm seeing!

 

[Mac-Guy]

Im so not done hauling this collection yet. The question is what to go for next

If it's still available, I'd get a BU. Once it's gone, it's gone. It certainly won't be repromoted.

 

[aradhana]

I've always been a fan of the Powerpoint formula. It's creamy and the longest lasting formula from the MAC range. If you set it with a powder, it becomes almost waterproof (and not just water resistant).

i love powerpoint too...though i generally like mac's other liner formulas too...
i like that powerpoint can stay defined or i can kinda smudge/blend it a little with shadow, and it stays in place!

thanks for all the swatches mac-guy!
did your swatches change your mind about anything (for or against) anything on your list?

 

[DynoPupBeauty]

I need me a good bronzer thinking of soft sand. I'm loving everything i'm seeing!

Soft Sand I think is one of the best bronzers from this collection, I love me my Refined Golden but cos I already have it Soft Sand was my first choice! Nude on Board and Sun Dipped I'm still considering!

 

[Mac-Guy]

i love powerpoint too...though i generally like mac's other liner formulas too...
i like that powerpoint can stay defined or i can kinda smudge/blend it a little with shadow, and it stays in place!

thanks for all the swatches mac-guy!
did your swatches change your mind about anything (for or against) anything on your list?

Everything stays spot-on. I hardly ever change lists. It's too expensive and too much hassle to switch things around. Changing list inevitably leads to higher spending (usually!). LOL

I know what I like and what suits me and I have enough tools to make any product work. Just trust yourself and use common sense when buying make up and you won't be disappointed.

It makes me sad to think how much make up is returned every day because of bad and/or hasty decisions. In this age and day, where we have all the information just a mouse-click away, it's really easy to do get enough information to make an informed decision before pressing "submit." The high number of returns is largely responsible for MAC's steady price increase. This is really frustrating, as it also means that those who hardly ever return a product have to suffer. I recently saw a women returning the whole ED collection (including her BU's).

Grrrr... Oh well, I better step of my

and stop with the

 

[Pinkdollface]

Tia

I'm not Mac-Guy, but i'm wearing SLV right now and it's definitely more orange than SI on me.