Knope2012
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Agreed! There are plenty of pale ladies here who'd love it.
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Audrey C
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I've been given testers before (very quietly), but I've never been able to buy one. I got given the first ones because I asked if I could purchase them and since then I've been given a couple unprompted because I've asked if they still had the item.
Audrey C
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It's not much more than the $34 Cdn price tag, that's why I didn't even blink.
ChosenOne
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OctoberViolet- I had a thought about your new MAC shipment. You might want to contact UPS to tell them your delivery preferences. I know for me, if I'm not home, UPS just leaves the package at my door. If it's something I have to sign for (which I guess your MAC shipment was since your mysterious neighbor signed for it), UPS leaves a note on my door saying that they came by with my package, but I wasn't there so they held onto it and will try delivering it again the next day. I don't know if this is something you would want to do, but just thought I'd mention it. The odds of them failing to deliver your package twice is pretty slim, but you never know with them...
Audrey C
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It's definitely pinker than Blushbaby. My neutral blushes are Douceur, Blushbaby, Prism and TPC. TPC is by far the pinkest - the others all have more brown but are all different. That's a heavy swatch and me really eyeballing the differences though - it's in the same family as BB.
kimbunney
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Just a little positive story. I had called the Nordstrom in Seattle after someone on here said they were taking phone requests to see if they would ship to me. Well I talked to this super nice lady Robin and she was so helpful! I mean just so nice and really wanted to make sure I got my items. She said she'd call back after the release to tell me if she was able to put some things to the side for me. So I just assumed oh she's not gonna call back. Well to my surprised she did! She wasn't able to get me the products but just wanted me to know. Like she didn't have to do that and she did and I could tell she honestly felt bad. It was just nice to know she cared about whether I got my products or not. Anyway I sent her manager an email about how lucky they are to have her! Also you ladies in the Seattle area are lucky to have MAC employees like that!
So I tried the beauty powder...&
Can't wait to hear what you think my dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
elegant-one
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I have a lot of red lipsticks, but there is something so glamorously different about CIS that I absolutely adore it on. You look fabulous
elegant-one
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So I tried the beauty powder...it's gorgeous!! Perfect on my NW10-15 skin. Now I understand all the rave reviews and multiple BUs. If I had more money to spend on this collection and it wasn't sold out, I'd get 1-2 BUS as well.
bulbasaur359
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Has anyone realized that this thread is ranked fifth for replies. That's crazy.
elegant-one
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Omg you guys were not kidding about FM!I understand the backup frenzy now (and am even more annoyed at MAC for dropping the ball on stock). I was afraid it would be too peachy for me since even the lightest bps sometimes don't work for me. Light Sunshine just makes me look sunburned... but FM just makes me look healthy. Idk. It's not really like Meteorites because those have some sparkle. I hope we will see an iteration of this formula at least once a year now (since it is apparently close to Elude--I have to track that down, now!).
LG didn't look so special on my hand but when I put it on it was magical. If this is what Cherries in the Snow or WnW Cherry Picking looks like I'll have to pick those up. I never realized how much I like pink reds on me. Hell I think I'm heading to CVS tonight to check out Revlon CitS.
There won't be anything even close to it on the market.
Quote:Originally Posted by kimbunney
Just a little positive story. I had called the Nordstrom in Seattle after someone on here said they were taking phone requests to see if they would ship to me. Well I talked to this super nice lady Robin and she was so helpful! I mean just so nice and really wanted to make sure I got my items. She said she'd call back after the release to tell me if she was able to put some things to the side for me. So I just assumed oh she's not gonna call back. Well to my surprised she did! She wasn't able to get me the products but just wanted me to know. Like she didn't have to do that and she did and I could tell she honestly felt bad. It was just nice to know she cared about whether I got my products or not. Anyway I sent her manager an email about how lucky they are to have her! Also you ladies in the Seattle area are lucky to have MAC employees like that!
Thats the lady that helped me the second time I called. I called to just to check and see if they were actually able to pre-sale my items to me. I was afraid that they would have been mobbed that day and not had them. She was super nice.
Just a little positive story. I had called the Nordstrom in Seattle after someone on here said they were taking phone requests to see if they would ship to me. Well I talked to this super nice lady Robin and she was so helpful! I mean just so nice and really wanted to make sure I got my items. She said she'd call back after the release to tell me if she was able to put some things to the side for me. So I just assumed oh she's not gonna call back. Well to my surprised she did! She wasn't able to get me the products but just wanted me to know. Like she didn't have to do that and she did and I could tell she honestly felt bad. It was just nice to know she cared about whether I got my products or not. Anyway I sent her manager an email about how lucky they are to have her! Also you ladies in the Seattle area are lucky to have MAC employees like that!
Thats the lady that helped me the second time I called. I called to just to check and see if they were actually able to pre-sale my items to me. I was afraid that they would have been mobbed that day and not had them. She was super nice.
hwdsprincess
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OMG!!! that is just terrible, my stomach dropped just reading, I can only imagine how you felt, hope you're problem gets resolved
hwdsprincess
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aww you and gracie are just so sweet, this is exactly why i LOVE specktra for the girls and few guys that go the extra mile to make someone happy by getting them what they want
Zazzle
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I'm not sure about online, or stores even, with all the drama surrounding this collection. I was told when I booked for the makeover event next week that they would have more stock for the event, but from other Specktras experiences, that may not be the case. Another store told me that that are expecting another shipment of lipstick, and were taking names/numbers/lipstick requests. Those who are backing up the BP are probably wise to do so, a MA told me that while they're anticipating lipsticks to be re-stocked, they won't receive any BP. But you can trust those in the know around here to tell you what's really going on!Most stores and the online MAC agent told me they wouldn't be restocking their supplies
ChosenOne
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Not only does Robin sound great, but I also think it's great that you sent her manager a message about how helpful she was! Too many times managers only have customers coming to them with complaints. I think it's so nice when people give positive feedback to managers about their employees. Good for you!!!!!
BriarRose
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I was at a major disadvantage for this collection, unfortunately. I was on vacation, both when it went onsale online and when it was released in stores. Sadly I don't have internet access on my phone, so no ordering for me online. Just got home today.
I called my local MAC counter when they opened yesterday, because the manager there is always a sweetheart and holds what I want (they don't do pre-sales or pre-release holds), but everything was already gone! Distributed vouchers basically while people were in line outside the store.
Called another store, and all they had left was Legendary, but they were kind enough to mail it to me. Already got it in the mail today! It's beautiful and I can't wait to try it!
After I got checked out of my hotel, I trekked over to the only MAC counter within several hours of where I was staying; the counter was at a Belk. This was a couple hours after they opened. They were cleaned out of everything except for the perm items, the polishes, Little Rock DG, and Scarlet Ibis. I only wanted 3 lipsticks, 1 blush or the BP, only Showgirl ES and none of the DG, but was so bummed about missing out on everything else, I wound up splurging on all 4 eyeshadows and the last Little Rock. Also got the last Scarlet Ibis. I was really lucky,
I kept calling random Macy's because I know they ship to card holders, but kept coming up empty. Finally found one SA who did a search & send, and allegedly I am getting The Perfect Cheek, Love Goddess, Charmed I'm Sure, and Forever Marilyn in the mail, all from different stores. I am not convinced though. I am mostly confident about the BP though, because I have a tracking number for it now and it is scheduled to be here in a few days. The other stuff hasn't mailed yet, so I have my fingers crossed. I figured it was safer to order it all, and if I don't like something, I can swap it.
I wish I had seen the Belk link sooner. I would have ordered another CIS just in case, and maybe DA too, just for the heck of it.
I called my local MAC counter when they opened yesterday, because the manager there is always a sweetheart and holds what I want (they don't do pre-sales or pre-release holds), but everything was already gone! Distributed vouchers basically while people were in line outside the store.
After I got checked out of my hotel, I trekked over to the only MAC counter within several hours of where I was staying; the counter was at a Belk. This was a couple hours after they opened. They were cleaned out of everything except for the perm items, the polishes, Little Rock DG, and Scarlet Ibis. I only wanted 3 lipsticks, 1 blush or the BP, only Showgirl ES and none of the DG, but was so bummed about missing out on everything else, I wound up splurging on all 4 eyeshadows and the last Little Rock. Also got the last Scarlet Ibis. I was really lucky,
I kept calling random Macy's because I know they ship to card holders, but kept coming up empty. Finally found one SA who did a search & send, and allegedly I am getting The Perfect Cheek, Love Goddess, Charmed I'm Sure, and Forever Marilyn in the mail, all from different stores. I am not convinced though. I am mostly confident about the BP though, because I have a tracking number for it now and it is scheduled to be here in a few days. The other stuff hasn't mailed yet, so I have my fingers crossed. I figured it was safer to order it all, and if I don't like something, I can swap it.
I wish I had seen the Belk link sooner. I would have ordered another CIS just in case, and maybe DA too, just for the heck of it.
hwdsprincess
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glad you didn't completely miss out on everything...love goddess is so beautiful.
Not sure if anyone wants swatches still, but here are some anyway.
Launch away is more chalky and pastel. Legendary is slightly more peachy brown, and really sinks into the skin.
Apparently Love Goddess is like nothing else I have I knew it wouldn't be like Hibiscus or Lickable, but I swatched them side by side so you can have an idea of the colour. Fusion Pink actually looks orange next to Love Goddess.
Launch away is more chalky and pastel. Legendary is slightly more peachy brown, and really sinks into the skin.
Apparently Love Goddess is like nothing else I have
I knew it wouldn't be like Hibiscus or Lickable, but I swatched them side by side so you can have an idea of the colour. Fusion Pink actually looks orange next to Love Goddess.
hwdsprincess
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so i have yet to play with my beauty powder, and have read how much lighter skin tones love it but how are tanned/darker skin tones liking it? i'm an NC35 and can't wait to do my makeup and try it out.
