MAC for Marilyn

[MACina]

That would have been wonderful

I have the 128 and 234, but I haven't used them yet. I didn't get them when they initially launched last year. I picked them up July of this year. I remember Mac Guy saying something useful about them, so I tracked them down and saw that Nordstrom still had them in stock (they still do!). But I can't remember what was said about them to make me get them in the first place. I think it had something to do with the Heavenly Creature collection.

 

[MACerette]

I prefer pairing LG with process magenta liner to bring out the pink in it. On my skin that is much prettier than pairing it with beet, which makes it redder. Both liners give a totally different effect. Question: whose LG smells weird? Mine smells different from all other MAC lipsticks? Not like it has gone bad per se, but just...

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[xasperadastra]

Love goddess

 

[MACerette]

Love goddess

Pretty!

 

[CharlieKelly]

I prefer pairing LG with process magenta liner to bring out the pink in it. On my skin that is much prettier than pairing it with beet, which makes it redder. Both liners give a totally different effect. Question: whose LG smells weird? Mine smells different from all other MAC lipsticks? Not like it has gone bad per se, but just...

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Mine smells like vanilla, like all the other ones in the collection.

 

[MACerette]

Mine smells like vanilla, like all the other ones in the collection.

Mine clearly doesn't. Too late to return it because I know I will not get a substitute.

Thank god DA is my fave

 

[bulbasaur359]

I prefer pairing LG with process magenta liner to bring out the pink in it. On my skin that is much prettier than pairing it with beet, which makes it redder. Both liners give a totally different effect. Question: whose LG smells weird? Mine smells different from all other MAC lipsticks? Not like it has gone bad per se, but just...

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I've noticed that different formulas smell different. The mattes have the strongest vanilla smell. My LG smells like my other satins. Did it sweat at all during shipment or anything?

 

[Liz2012]

I prefer pairing LG with process magenta liner to bring out the pink in it. On my skin that is much prettier than pairing it with beet, which makes it redder. Both liners give a totally different effect. Question: whose LG smells weird? Mine smells different from all other MAC lipsticks? Not like it has gone bad per se, but just...

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Just sniffed my LG (lol) and mine also smells like vanilla

 

[Kaidan]

My LG lp smells like vanilla too and has the strongest vanilla smell unlike my Scarlet Ibis lp. Idk if that's good or bad, but I think it smells nice.

Even though I was most excited about Scarlet Ibis being re-promoted for MM, I happen to use Love Goddess a lot more and it has become one of my favorites from the collection.

 

[rockin]

I've had several lippies arrive from MAC that don't have that lovely vanilla smell, although I couldn't tell you off the top of my head which ones they were. The Party Parrot I got even had an unpleasant 'off' smell, but they were unable to replace it as they had sold out. Luckily I was able to purchase one from a lovely Specktra member.

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

Bought Scarlet Ibis...thanks to Yazmin!

 

[elegant-one]

The N collection had THE stinkiest ls & glosses ever made

They were just gross.

 

[CharlieKelly]

I've had several lippies arrive from MAC that don't have that lovely vanilla smell, although I couldn't tell you off the top of my head which ones they were. The Party Parrot I got even had an unpleasant 'off' smell, but they were unable to replace it as they had sold out. Luckily I was able to purchase one from a lovely Specktra member.

I just remember that my Viva La Glam V does not smell "wonderful" like all of my other lipsticks either.

 

[GlamQueen21]

I got my shipment notification for Charmed I'm Sure! I will be selling that lipstick too once I get it for those ones that missed out on the restock again and only shipping it out to anyone that lives in the US.

 

[StarrySim]

Ok. Call me crazy, but I have unopened CIS and DA sitting in my drawer. I just can't decide if I should give them a try, or keep them unused for swapping/selling. I don't wear reds usually, and haven't had good luck with reds that I've tried in the past. OTOH, I've worn LG twice, and got compliments each time So, back to the untested reds - do you guys think they would work on me, I'm NW20, brunette, brown eyes. My skintone is very pink. Should I give them a try? I did try DA at the MAC store, but couldn't make up my mind. Some red-ish lipsticks I love are VG Cyndi, Fire Sign and Laugh a Lot.

 

[xasperadastra]

Ok. Call me crazy, but I have unopened CIS and DA sitting in my drawer. I just can't decide if I should give them a try, or keep them unused for swapping/selling. I don't wear reds usually, and haven't had good luck with reds that I've tried in the past. OTOH, I've worn LG twice, and got compliments each time So, back to the untested reds - do you guys think they would work on me, I'm NW20, brunette, brown eyes. My skintone is very pink. Should I give them a try? I did try DA at the MAC store, but couldn't make up my mind. Some red-ish lipsticks I love are VG Cyndi, Fire Sign and Laugh a Lot.

give 'em a try! more than one.. red it's not easy to use for me too, but try them blotted on your lips and they'll be immediately more "wearable".. When I bought party parrot I didn't use it because it was winter and I felt like it was too bright for the season.. the I started to use it blotted and now it's one of the lipsticks I love the most!

 

[Naughtyp]

Oh bummer. Sorry to hear.

Thank you, but it actually worked out! I got the item from MACs restock! =) should be here tuesday, but its a christmas present for my friend =) I already recieved all of my items and love them all!

 

[pocketmouse]

Ok. Call me crazy, but I have unopened CIS and DA sitting in my drawer. I just can't decide if I should give them a try, or keep them unused for swapping/selling. I don't wear reds usually, and haven't had good luck with reds that I've tried in the past. OTOH, I've worn LG twice, and got compliments each time So, back to the untested reds - do you guys think they would work on me, I'm NW20, brunette, brown eyes. My skintone is very pink. Should I give them a try? I did try DA at the MAC store, but couldn't make up my mind. Some red-ish lipsticks I love are VG Cyndi, Fire Sign and Laugh a Lot.

I'm also a NW20 brunette with brown eyes and pink undertones, and I really like Deeply Adored, I don't have CIS but it looks absolutely gorgeous and I would definitely keep it if I had it. I was thinking about selling/swapping my unopened LG but the way I look at it is it's highly unlikely that MAC will ever do another Marilyn Monroe collection, and they seemed to do a pretty perfect job making these lipsticks great for all skintones, but especially the pale beauties with skintones similar to Marilyn's, so I would personally regret swapping my lippies away but really it's a personal matter about what you think is going to make you the most happy/what you're going to get the most use out of I would keep them though, they're very pretty classic colors.

 

[StarrySim]

I'm also a NW20 brunette with brown eyes and pink undertones, and I really like Deeply Adored, I don't have CIS but it looks absolutely gorgeous and I would definitely keep it if I had it. I was thinking about selling/swapping my unopened LG but the way I look at it is it's highly unlikely that MAC will ever do another Marilyn Monroe collection, and they seemed to do a pretty perfect job making these lipsticks great for all skintones, but especially the pale beauties with skintones similar to Marilyn's, so I would personally regret swapping my lippies away but really it's a personal matter about what you think is going to make you the most happy/what you're going to get the most use out of I would keep them though, they're very pretty classic colors.

Way to convince a girl! I guess I should dig in after all I suppose there would be plenty of addicts willing to swap for a 1-2x tested one as well...

 

[Medgal07]

I'm really in love with the e/s. Preferred Blonde as a wash of color over Genuine Treasure. Carbonized from MAC Me Over in the outer V and lover lashline. How to Marry on the tearduct and on the outer lower lash to further open the eyes. It looks very natural. Simply divine. Love it, especially as Preferred Blonde and Carbonized actually melt to a nice taupe-y shade with the most incredible sheen ever!

Oh I so need to try this look! Carbonized is one of my favorites. I've completely used one and hit serious pan on my second one....like I'm o the rim already! I'm bummed about not finding more. It's pretty incredible. So, for this look I have Preferred Blonde, Genuine Treasure & Carbonized, but I don't have How To Marry. Do you think Crystal Avalanche is a suitable sub for the tear duct & outer lower lashline?