MAC for Marilyn

[elkaknits]

L'impatiente is on my wishlist, along with Malice! How are you liking them so far? I'd love to know.

Here it's even rare to see people with makeup on, so I get your point! hahah

Malice is gorgeous. I went by my local counter today to pick up a bu bottle.

 

[kimibos]

Oh dear.
There's still wayyyyyyy more than half left - the dip is in the middle only (at the moment anyway!)

good that you have lots of back ups, i hope mac comes out with similar beauty powers next year.

 

[CharlieKelly]

I only have 1 FM but I use it once a day all over my face in the morning but I haven't noticed a dip yet. Don't make me have a panic attack! LOL

I got two only and I am getting kinda nervous of using it every day. I am using mine as finishing powder. Cant do without this now... sigh.

 

[CharlieKelly]

Ok, the lipstick game...

DA -> SI -> CIS -> LG (and I don't have PZ yet, but I reckon it will be last, considering my love for red lippies...

Let me follow through...

For me would be CIS -> DA -> LG -> SI

I love CIS soooo much I refuse to use it until I get a BU. is that wrong???

 

[MACerette]

I like FM beauty powder but I'm not loving it to be honest. I use Guerlain Meteorites more every day, and I use FM only sometimes.. I prefer the finish of Meteorites personally.

Which Meteorites do you use? I might try that one too...

 

[Audrey C]

I really do love FM. I've never had a BP before but I can see why everyone raves about them. I think the product really shines when it's worn all on its own on weekends when I don't bother with foundation. It's subtle but does a great job of evening out my skin tone and imparting the faintest glow. It's the first product I've ever backed up and I suspect I'll be sorry that I only have one in reserve.

How often does MAC release BPs, and are they all this good?

I use the 178 (natural part) to apply mine.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I really do love FM. I've never had a BP before but I can see why everyone raves about them. I think the product really shines when it's worn all on its own on weekends when I don't bother with foundation. It's subtle but does a great job of evening out my skin tone and imparting the faintest glow. It's the first product I've ever backed up and I suspect I'll be sorry that I only have one in reserve.

How often does MAC release BPs, and are they all this good?

I use the 178 (natural part) to apply mine.

They usually come out a couple of times per year. Most of them are very subtle, so they are really a universal product - at least for those with light and medium complexions. My favorite is still Elude. It's a very light ivory that is the ultimate BP for NW10-15. It also feature a soft focus technology, but it is more subtle that FM - and thus slightly more elegant than FM.


I love both (FM and E) as an all-over, though you really run out fast when you use it daily. But there is certainly hope that 2013 will bring more pale BP.

 

[gracie90]

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They usually come out a couple of times per year. Most of them are very subtle, so they are really a universal product - at least for those with light and medium complexions. My favorite is still Elude. It's a very light ivory that is the ultimate BP for NW10-15. It also feature a soft focus technology, but it is more subtle that FM - and thus slightly more elegant than FM.


I love both (FM and E) as an all-over, though you really run out fast when you use it daily. But there is certainly hope that 2013 will bring more pale BP.

Or rather, I am

 

[hazyday]

Well, I absolutely LOVE FM and wish I would have purchased a backup. Instead, I'm using it as a "special occasions" powder. Kind of funny considering I almost did not purchase it in the first place! I wore it to my sister's wedding and love how my skin looks in the photos!


I don't know if this is of importance to anyone, but this was an outdoor wedding and it ended up blowing and raining right before the wedding started. Even with the awful weather that day, FM held up nicely.

 

[gracie90]

Well, I absolutely LOVE FM and wish I would have purchased a backup. Instead, I'm using it as a "special occasions" powder. Kind of funny considering I almost did not purchase it in the first place! I wore it to my sister's wedding and love how my skin looks in the photos!


I don't know if this is of importance to anyone, but this was an outdoor wedding and it ended up blowing and raining right before the wedding started. Even with the awful weather that day, FM held up nicely.

You and your sister look beautiful!

 

[duckrodeo]

Well, I absolutely LOVE FM and wish I would have purchased a backup. Instead, I'm using it as a "special occasions" powder. Kind of funny considering I almost did not purchase it in the first place! I wore it to my sister's wedding and love how my skin looks in the photos!


I don't know if this is of importance to anyone, but this was an outdoor wedding and it ended up blowing and raining right before the wedding started. Even with the awful weather that day, FM held up nicely.

Looks gorgeous on you! Has anyone ever told you that you look like Lori Loughlin? lol now I'm having a Full House flashback!

 

[hazyday]

You and your sister look beautiful!

Thank you!

 

[Mac-Guy]

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Or rather, I am

Me too. LOL

 

[PixieDancer]

Well, I absolutely LOVE FM and wish I would have purchased a backup. Instead, I'm using it as a "special occasions" powder. Kind of funny considering I almost did not purchase it in the first place! I wore it to my sister's wedding and love how my skin looks in the photos!


I don't know if this is of importance to anyone, but this was an outdoor wedding and it ended up blowing and raining right before the wedding started. Even with the awful weather that day, FM held up nicely.

What a lovely photo! You both look SO happy... which (of course) adds to the beauty!

 

[gracie90]

In the interest of science (and OCD), I weighed my used FM and a brand new one.
Used is 57g total, new is 59g.
So I've used 2g of the 10g in 1 month, so they should last 5 months! (hypothetically)
I'm such a nerd.

 

[Mac-Guy]

In the interest of science (and OCD), I weighed my used FM and a brand new one.
Used is 57g total, new is 59g.
So I've used 2g of the 10g in 1 month, so they should last 5 months! (hypothetically)
I'm such a nerd.

Awesome. My guess was four months (based on my experience with Elude).

 

[Dominique33]

L'impatiente is on my wishlist, along with Malice! How are you liking them so far? I'd love to know.

Here it's even rare to see people with makeup on, so I get your point! hahah

Christine from Temptalia said L'Impatiente was similar to M.A.C Hang Up except for the finish. I don't fully agree with that, L'Impatiente is somewhat darker and the Chanel velvet finish has really nothing in common with Hang Up finish, so comparing the 2 is not a solution to my mind although Christine's reviews are very very good.
L'Impatiente is a deep colour, very pretty for fall/winter. It's also perfect with Star Dust blush which is very soft and light.
Malice is a gorgeous shade, wearable and sophisticated ( also very different from Holiday 2011 Rouge Carat another very pretty shade I think ).
the finish is just fantastic, all my Chanel polishes wear quite long ( maybe not as long as the Nars or the Essie or OPI ones ), but I very often wear polish on my toes only, on the hands all polishes wear 2-3 days even high end ones.
Everyone wants Malice here, all say it's a really beautiful colour, I fully agree.
Hope this was a bit helpful !

 

[tats]

Which Meteorites do you use? I might try that one too...

I bought Dragon Meteorites from the Christmas Collection this year but they lean a bit cool thats the only trouble.. I will be getting Teint Beige ones from permanent collection, they should be warm))

 

[Medgal07]

Well, I absolutely LOVE FM and wish I would have purchased a backup. Instead, I'm using it as a "special occasions" powder. Kind of funny considering I almost did not purchase it in the first place! I wore it to my sister's wedding and love how my skin looks in the photos!


I don't know if this is of importance to anyone, but this was an outdoor wedding and it ended up blowing and raining right before the wedding started. Even with the awful weather that day, FM held up nicely.

You both look so beautiful! Congrats to your sister!!

 

[martiangurll]

I bought Dragon Meteorites from the Christmas Collection this year but they lean a bit cool thats the only trouble.. I will be getting Teint Beige ones from permanent collection, they should be warm))

Ballz!