WOC: Heavenly Creature Collection

[bobbiedoll03]

I'd love to see what you do. I'm still learning how to apply and use it.

Ok, I will keep you posted. I am thinking about going out to get a fan brush for it just in case.

 

[Richelle83]

Ok, I will keep you posted. I am thinking about going out to get a fan brush for it just in case.

Don't have an extensive brush collection yet but using a huge fluffy brush(ELF mineral brush) I got Earthshine to show up as a highlighter. Not sure I'd use it all over though. Any blush brush has lead to disaster lol but it looked pretty in dark lighting only! So yes a fan brush will be a good idea for this one!

 

[EekaBoo]

I wouldn't use Earthshine all over either. I've been using it with Sigma's small duo-fiber brush to contour with. I'll probably try it as a blush this weekend.

 

[CartoonChic]

I've been using a regular blush brush, so that explains it! I guess I need to invest in a fan and/or big fluffy brush. Is it better to use a duo-fibre brush for mineralize stuff? Seems like the brushes that come out with the mineralize collections are usually duo fibre or synthetic. Why is that?

I wouldn't use Earthshine all over either. I've been using it with Sigma's small duo-fiber brush to contour with. I'll probably try it as a blush this weekend.

 

[sss215]

I've been using a regular blush brush, so that explains it! I guess I need to invest in a fan and/or big fluffy brush. Is it better to use a duo-fibre brush for mineralize stuff? Seems like the brushes that come out with the mineralize collections are usually duo fibre or synthetic. Why is that?

The white bristles are spread out, so they pick up less color. The heaviness of the black bristles help create a soft glow when blending and sheering out. I think the "skunk" brushes are great for this as I love the 131 when applying some of my brighter blushes, I can build color as I want, without over doing it. The 187 and 188 in this collection are good with powders. For liquids, because of the variations of bristle sizes, I could never get a streak free finish, without trying too hard. I do like the 130 for liquid though. Plus, I think the duo fiber brushes are visually stimulating with collections that look as unique as this one. It's function and it looks good with the products. That's MAC marketing 101, lol

 

[DILLIGAF]

I finally made it down to the Pro store. Sad to say I walked away with nothing. The lipstick colors were again easily duped by other things in the perm collection or something I already had. I mentioned before that I want to love MES but for the most part they end up just sitting there and looking pretty.

 

[afulton]

Here is my haul from the collection:

MSFs
Center of the Universe
Earthshine
Blush
Supernova
Stratus
Ring of Saturn
Eyeshadows
Neo Nebula
Magnetic Attraction
Universal Appeal

I didn't think I would like the eyeshadows until I saw them in person. I really like Neo Nebula and Universal Appeal. Looks beautiful applied wet. I haven't used Magnetic Attraction (MA) yet. I brought MA because the makeup artist was wearing it and it looked so pretty on her.

 

[CartoonChic]

Plus, I think the duo fiber brushes are visually stimulating with collections that look as unique as this one. It's function and it looks good with the products. That's MAC marketing 101, lol

Thanks so much for explaining this. I want to learn new techniques, but I also want to have a better understanding of what I'm actually doing when I apply makeup. This info is very helpful.

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

Venus Astral Galaxy Rose Fire Sign Strictly Platonic Meteoric Stratus Ring of Saturn Center of the Universe Earthshine VAE I do believe I am done *now*

 

[bobbiedoll03]

Finally got my Earthshine today I really love it in my swatch but I am bit nervous about how I am going to wear it...can't wait to test it out

 

[aradhana]

Finally got my Earthshine today I really love it in my swatch but I am bit nervous about how I am going to wear it...can't wait to test it out

thats a really nice swirl!
i'm wearing earthshine and stratus today....mixed with loverush.
i just got my ring of saturn and centre of the universe today...so excited to try them out tomorrow!

 

[bobbiedoll03]

thats a really nice swirl!
i'm wearing earthshine and stratus today....mixed with loverush.
i just got my ring of saturn and centre of the universe today...so excited to try them out tomorrow!

stratus is next on my list. I know it will be beautiful with earthshine.

How do you like COTU? I am wondering if it is really necessary for me.

 

[aradhana]

stratus is next on my list. I know it will be beautiful with earthshine.

How do you like COTU? I am wondering if it is really necessary for me.

it looks pretty swatched...but i'll try it on my face tomorrow and report back. i can't think of anything i have that looks similar...it's kinda sheer tangerine shimmer...i'm thinking it'll look good with immortal flower....

 

[bobbiedoll03]

After playing around with earthshine...im just not sure if it is for me. I am going to go to the counter on Thursday because I am thinking another product will be better for me. I am just not liking how it looks on my skin. It is pretty but it really appears muddy unless I use it solely as a highlight and trust me that is the last thing I need (another highlighter). I wanted to be able to use it layered with my blush but...its not looking good.

I am thinking center of the universe or star wonder are going to be better for me.

 

[bobbiedoll03]

it looks pretty swatched...but i'll try it on my face tomorrow and report back. i can't think of anything i have that looks similar...it's kinda sheer tangerine shimmer...i'm thinking it'll look good with immortal flower....

Ok thanks. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

 

[bobbiedoll03]

I've been using a regular blush brush, so that explains it! I guess I need to invest in a fan and/or big fluffy brush. Is it better to use a duo-fibre brush for mineralize stuff? Seems like the brushes that come out with the mineralize collections are usually duo fibre or synthetic. Why is that?

i used a fan brush to highlight with it along with my 109 mac brush and just lightly tapped where I wanted the color.

I find if I use a pretty dense brush like my 109 I just tap where I want the color and blend it a bit with my fingers and it works well.

 

[aradhana]

so i wore ring of saturn and centre of the universe today....i think they're kinda perfect for my skintone....i really enjoyed stratus and earthshine too, but i think these are somehow even better... CotU gives me a really nice natural glow. I think it made it more clear to me why people like msfs so much!

regarding earthshine - i found it worked better on me higher on my cheeks...when i wore it lower or as a contour as some people are doing it has more tendency to look muddy...

 

[bobbiedoll03]

so i wore ring of saturn and centre of the universe today....i think they're kinda perfect for my skintone....i really enjoyed stratus and earthshine too, but i think these are somehow even better... CotU gives me a really nice natural glow. I think it made it more clear to me why people like msfs so much!

regarding earthshine - i found it worked better on me higher on my cheeks...when i wore it lower or as a contour as some people are doing it has more tendency to look muddy...

totally agree. I placed earthshine right on my cheek bones (from the corner of my eye to my temple) and blended it a bit and it looked lovely.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Does anyone have both Metal Rock and Earthshine? How do the two compare?

 

[afulton]

I do....I can provide swatches later when I get home. I also heard it being compared to Warm Blend MSF. I can post swatches of that one too.

Does anyone have both Metal Rock and Earthshine? How do the two compare?