MAC Strength Collection Discussion (December 2012)

[Naughtyp]

i want that glamuor era lipstick too!!! do we know which collection it's in yet?

 

[kimibos]

i want that glamor era lipstick too!!! do we know which collection it's in yet?

nope. those are the new mineralize lipsticks they were used alot during fashion week, all they said was spring 13.

 

[Naughtyp]

oh ok... well hopefully I will have some money to spend by then lol

 

[kimibos]

oh ok... well hopefully I will have some money to spend by then lol

same here. i hope they are permanent too, or ill go bu crazy.

 

[Piarpreet]

can anybody guide me to the color story? I can't keep up with the threads :/

 

[aradhana]

can anybody guide me to the color story? I can't keep up with the threads :/

i think the first post has been updated with it now.

 

[CartoonChic]

For those curious, I used the black chromagraphic pencil. And yes, I can kinda see how it might turn greenish because you aren't laying just glitter on top.

Are chromagraphic pencils lip safe? I wanted to get Hi-Def Cyan until I read somewhere that they may not be lip safe.

 

[luvlydee]

Are chromagraphic pencils lip safe? I wanted to get Hi-Def Cyan until I read somewhere that they may not be lip safe.

Some colors are lip safe and some arent. I think temptalia has a list of the colors and what each shouldnt be used on (lips, waterline, etc)

 

[Kaidan]

The following shades are not to be used in the lip area: Black Black, Marine Ultra, NC15/NW20, NW25/NC30, NC42/NW35

The following shades are not to be used in the eye area: Basic Red, Genuine Orange, Process Magenta

Not to be used in the inner rim of eye: Basic Red, Process Magenta, Genuine Orange, Primary Yellow, Landscape Green, Marine Ultra, Hi-Def Cyan, Rich Purple

Source: http://www.temptalia.com/mac-chromagraphic-pencils-review-photos-swatches

 

[martiangurll]

Are chromagraphic pencils lip safe? I wanted to get Hi-Def Cyan until I read somewhere that they may not be lip safe.

Looks like we can rock the blue lips, Hi-Def Cyan isn't listed in the unsafe for lips category. Unless of course the info just hasn't been updated. I figure if it is safe for the eye, it is probably safe on the lip, but just be careful not to eat it! (To my twisted way of thinking, this makes total sense anyway)

 

[CartoonChic]

Looks like we can rock the blue lips, Hi-Def Cyan isn't listed in the unsafe for lips category. Unless of course the info just hasn't been updated. I figure if it is safe for the eye, it is probably safe on the lip, but just be careful not to eat it! (To my twisted way of thinking, this makes total sense anyway)

Thanks!

 

[Teggy]

The following shades are not to be used in the lip area: Black Black, Marine Ultra, NC15/NW20, NW25/NC30, NC42/NW35

Whoops. Dang it, I even told the MUA at the Pro store that I wanted to use it as a lipliner. Eh, I'll probably do it anyway. Not like I'd be using it for that purpose often. Just for the occasional theater/editorial stuff.

 

[TheLadyDanger]

Whoops. Dang it, I even told the MUA at the Pro store that I wanted to use it as a lipliner. Eh, I'll probably do it anyway. Not like I'd be using it for that purpose often. Just for the occasional theater/editorial stuff.

I have Black Black and I've used it on my lips for a black lip or to darken another lip color. I had had no issues so far.

In this video, Sophia uses Hi-Def Cyan as an eyeliner on the bottom lashline.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I55GxzEBF30

 

[Spikesmom]

I was thinking the same thing, I could get the same effect with a black eyeliner and Ruffian Gold...

Black base + Ruffian Gold = Firm Form?

I tried it last night and that's pretty much what it looked like.

 

[martiangurll]

Okay, my tentative list:

Lipstick
Strong Woman – Bright violet (Matte) Sounds like a must have, plus love the name
Absolute Power – Rich red (Matte) depends on swatches, I have MAC Red which is probably similar and goodness knows we have seen plenty of reds but if its significantly different, well...
Firm Form – Gilded black with gold pearlized pigments (Matte) Have to have
Lip Pencil
Embrace Me – Vivid pinkish fuchsia YES!
All Woman Eye Shadow x4 YES! Confirmed Quad hoor here, plus All Woman sounds gorgeous!

Flawless Figure – Pale warm shimmering white (Veluxe Pearl)
Brains & Brawn – Mid-tone taupe (Matte)
All Woman – Greenish dark grey (Satin)
Black Magique – Deep dark black with warm tones (Velvet) °
Inner Strength Eye Shadow x4 (its a yes, and its a quad without Carbon or Showstopper so Yay on that)

Lithe Spirit – Palest white pink (Satin)
Inner Strength – Light cool mauve taupe (Matte)
Fabulous Fit – Mid-tone cool grey (Matte)
Heatherbelles – Deep charcoal (Satin) °
Powder Blush (I don't think either of these can be skipped unless early swatches show bad color payoff or something)

Taupe Shape – Satiny taupe
Poised – Muted pinkish brown

 

[ladyarwen]

So if I were to get stuff along with Firm Form, this is what they'd be:
Strong Woman ls
Absolute Power ls (I have plenty of red lipsticks, but none of them are matte. Plus, the improved matte formula is to die for.)
Pink Pigeon ls
Firm Form ls
Poised blush

 

[shellygrrl]

The following shades are not to be used in the lip area: Black Black, Marine Ultra, NC15/NW20, NW25/NC30, NC42/NW35

I've used NC15/NW20 around the lip line (in lieu of concealer) and haven't had problems.

 

[CharlieKelly]

Okay, my tentative list:

Absolute Power – Rich red (Matte) depends on swatches, I have MAC Red which is probably similar and goodness knows we have seen plenty of reds but if its significantly different, well...

You can NEVER have enough red lipsticks

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[Shantastic]

You can NEVER have enough red lipsticks

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I agree!!!

 

[kimibos]

YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH LIPSTICKS. PERIOD!