MAC Heavenly creature discussion

[Mac-Guy]

From just the few different photos we have seen it goes to show swirl hunting is really important if you can get to a store because the dominient swirl colour seems to vary from pan to pan.....

Yup, it varies hugely. I didn't pick at my favorite store as the swirls were just "meh," but I got lucky out of state. It all depends on what one is looking for. The perfect swirl for me might be the wrong swirl for somebody else.

My advice is it pick and pre-order early to avoid disappointment.

 

[gracie90]

My favourite brush to apply MES with is the 235 from Semi Precious, so when I saw it in the CCO today I bought a couple of backups! Yay

I think I want:
Star Wonder MSF
Centre of the Universe MSF
Supernova MB
Ring of Saturn MB
Earthly MES
Neonebula MES
Aurora MES

That's not too bad right?!?!?

 

[UrbanSweetheart]

My favourite brush to apply MES with is the 235 from Semi Precious, so when I saw it in the CCO today I bought a couple of backups! Yay

I think I want:
Star Wonder MSF
Centre of the Universe MSF
Supernova MB
Ring of Saturn MB
Earthly MES
Neonebula MES
Aurora MES

That's not too bad right?!?!?

not bad at all!

 

[UrbanSweetheart]

I am getting impatient waiting for this collection!

THIS! I can't wait -___-

 

[nunu]

Haha!  If i know you, you'll go craaaazy with this collection!  SUPER good to see you back on here btw!  Been missed!

Aww thank you so much sweetie! Hehehe you know me too too well!! It's great to be back

 

[HoneyMilk]

I keep going from wanting EVERYTHING to just grabbing a few things.

-It's so pretty!

-It's just make-up.

-But it's so pretty!

-There will be more.

-But I want THESE ones!

-You'll always want "these" ones.

-This is different!

 

[Lipstickdiva420]

Thanks! Too bad it's only available in the US.

Oh I see your in Greece you didn't get it when it came out either?

 

[Lipstickdiva420]

Yeah me too =/ I'm more impatient to see other swatches so I can decide what I really want :amused:

Me too , I would really like to see more swatches of the es's.

 

[joanita]

That exactly how I feel!

I keep going from wanting EVERYTHING to just grabbing a few things. [COLOR=008080]-It's so pretty![/COLOR] -It's just make-up. [COLOR=008080]-But it's so pretty![/COLOR] -There will be more. [COLOR=008080]-But I want THESE ones![/COLOR] -You'll always want "these" ones. [COLOR=008080]-This is different![/COLOR]

 

[sss215]

Specktraettes, I need your help, guidance & MU wisdom!!! I am so behind on things. After seeing the initial swatches I still have no clue. Will definitely not be buying blind, will have to wait to see in person. I grabbed some MESs at the CCO but haven't even touched them & when I swatted them I used Fix+ to make them pop & see there potential, but I was doing it on the wrist. Does anyone use Fix+ to make the MESs 'come to life'??? If not, what do you use? What do u all mean by swirl hunting??? I'm assuming that you mean looking for the colors are more prominent than other colors, as it affects which colors the products are going to be. I do know I want most of the lipsticks...problem is I really dislike lustres. Does anyone have any tricks to keeping lustres vibrant besides using a lipliner to keep them on??? I Iove the way they go on initially but there is just no staying power. I just bought a few hoping my old opinion of them was wrong, not so much. What should I expect the texture & finish of the MSFs & MBs are like? I don't have any knowledge of semi-precious but have recently become hooked to highlighters, therefore I really want to grab a few of these. What are some fair skinned (NC 15-25) ladies leaning (that have experience with mineralized stuff) towards MBs and MSFs??? If you made it this far, thank you in advance for any help & advice!

Hi, you can use water, visine, fix plus or some other type of mixing medium with glycerine in it. I prefer something with glycerine in it to make the colors last longer/stand out more. I am a huge fan of fix plus because I love the smell and I like working with it when I use powder products and eyeshadows. I also make my own mixing medium using just glycerine and water; this recipe I found online. I use Fix+ with my blushes also.

 

[theprimrosy]

Yup, it varies hugely. I didn't pick at my favorite store as the swirls were just "meh," but I got lucky out of state. It all depends on what one is looking for. The perfect swirl for me might be the wrong swirl for somebody else.

My advice is it pick and pre-order early to avoid disappointment.

How did you already pick yours up?

 

[Milegolas]

I keep going from wanting EVERYTHING to just grabbing a few things.

-It's so pretty!

-It's just make-up.

-But it's so pretty!

-There will be more.

-But I want THESE ones!

-You'll always want "these" ones.

-This is different!

I thought the same thing when Semi Precious was released, but when I saw on YouTube all the haul videos I promised to myself never skip another collection like that

 

[Yazmin]

My friend who works at my Pro store says they've just received the HC displays, but no product as of yet. She expects it'll come this week after which she'll make sure to my items are pulled. Can't wait!

 

[mac_aiken]

My favorite MAC MUA/counter manager sent the sweetest email. Only my fellow Specktrettes can appreciate this. Paraphrased it says essentially " I know how much you love mineralize products and how picky you are about them. Will call when stock comes in and you can come in and go through everything until you find the swirls and veining you like and we will put it in back on pre-order for you".

She knows me so well. LOL

 

[Milegolas]

My favorite MAC MUA/counter manager sent the sweetest email. Only my fellow Specktrettes can appreciate this. Paraphrased it says essentially " I know how much you love mineralize products and how picky you are about them. Will call when stock comes in and you can come in and go through everything until you find the swirls and veining you like and we will put it on back on pre-order for you".

She knows me so well. LOL

That's awesome! I envy you

 

[singer82]

The face products look way to glittery for my liking. I'm loving the lippies! I'm not too sure about the mes, got to see more swatches.
Thanks Yuki for your swatches! Without you we'd all be going crazy right now!

Fire Sign & Venus l/s's are gorg!!

I have Ever Hip but still think imma get Cut a Caper. I looks lighter and a tad brighter, not to mention a different finish as well. I dont mind reapplying lustres, thier sheer enough to not have to look in the mirrior everytime I re-apply.

I'm loving the cremesheens too! I'm trying to limit myself to one or two though. I'm trying to decide between Celestial Kiss, Astral, and Metoric.

 

[UrbanSweetheart]

My favorite MAC MUA/counter manager sent the sweetest email. Only my fellow Specktrettes can appreciate this. Paraphrased it says essentially " I know how much you love mineralize products and how picky you are about them. Will call when stock comes in and you can come in and go through everything until you find the swirls and veining you like and we will put it on back on pre-order for you".

She knows me so well. LOL

lucky! your MUA is the sweetest!

 

[aradhana]

I've been wearing some of my older mineralized eyeshadows the last few days, and it might be worth it for people who like the look of some of these but have had problems with the mes irritating their eyes to try the newer ones... I found old ones like hot contrast irritated my eyes slightly, but the new ones like from naturally and semi-precious not at all....I dont know if it's the size of particles or the ingredients...

 

[Mac-Guy]

I've been wearing some of my older mineralized eyeshadows the last few days, and it might be worth it for people who like the look of some of these but have had problems with the mes irritating their eyes to try the newer ones... I found old ones like hot contrast irritated my eyes slightly, but the new ones like from naturally and semi-precious not at all....I dont know if it's the size of particles or the ingredients...

It might be the size of particles. I don't think the ingredients have changed that much.

 

[PrettyKitty]

Is it just me or almost all the blushes and MSFs are glittery?