ChosenOne
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I had $42 in my head (before tax), so $45 sounds about right.
MAC for Marilyn
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liba
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Wow, I must have a really light touch - mine's got a big dip, but no sight of the pan yet.Here's mine after using it all over every day for 2 months:
I feel for you in your hitting-the-pan-ness (you've got BUs galore, right???)
OhSoJaded
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I've purchased a few Eludes for CP. If they're still available and you want a BU, I can drop by the CCO the next time I visit my parents. Elude was $45.26 (with tax) plus shipping costs.
gracie90
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I have eight BUs, so shouldn't be running out any time soon!
Audrey C
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Same. My first has a dip but I'm nowhere near pan. I have one b/u here already and three more on the way, so I'm set for a couple of years. I love this powder; it really isn't matte on me but I've taken to wearing it instead of foundation. I probably won't be able to do that in the summer months, but it's perfect for my paler winter skin.
gracie90
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I've just been wearing it over concealer - it's gives surprisingly full coverage on me!Same. My first has a dip but I'm nowhere near pan. I have one b/u here already and three more on the way, so I'm set for a couple of years. I love this powder; it really isn't matte on me but I've taken to wearing it instead of foundation. I probably won't be able to do that in the summer months, but it's perfect for my paler winter skin.
elegant-one
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EVER!
Audrey C
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That's exactly how I wear it. I much prefer it over bare skin than over foundation; it seems too much that way.
ChosenOne
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After a few weeks now of playing with my various goodies, I'm still most in love with Deeply Adored.
I even bought Sin (just for comparison's sake, you know?) because I was debating if I'd like something a little deeper than DA. Boy, was I wrong! I was surprised that Sin actually pulled slightly purple on me. As DH put it, "The Marilyn one looks like a blood red. This one (Sin) just looks like a scab."
Well, I guess I can use Sin for Halloween makeup.
Well, I guess I can use Sin for Halloween makeup.
liba
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That compact is such a brick, god bless its fashionable black heart.....EVER!Maybe they'll bring it back in a lovely mirrored compact...that is waay lighter in weight.
If MAC doesn't bring back Elude, here's to EL maybe doing something similar - it'd be perm that way, one can hope.....
Audrey C
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My skin is oily in summer and normal/oily in winter, so this powder has really simplified my makeup routine. Normally I would apply serum, moisturizer (for oily skin), primer, concealer and then F&B and setting powder. That's a lot of work before I even start my makeup! I prefer a natural finish so I only occasionally reach for a fuller coverage foundation like MM.
With FM, all I need is serum, moisturizer, concealer and BP. It takes far less time because I have fewer layers to let dry. FM is slightly brightening on me and provides enough coverage but isn't overly mattifying over my skin. Over F&B, it loses the natural finish I like so much. I prefer translucent powder and NICO as a subtle highlight over foundation.
Try the smoother; if you skin starts off less dry you may not find FM so matte.
With FM, all I need is serum, moisturizer, concealer and BP. It takes far less time because I have fewer layers to let dry. FM is slightly brightening on me and provides enough coverage but isn't overly mattifying over my skin. Over F&B, it loses the natural finish I like so much. I prefer translucent powder and NICO as a subtle highlight over foundation.
Try the smoother; if you skin starts off less dry you may not find FM so matte.
martiangurll
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I have yet to try that. I have been using it more as a highlighter due to the subtle shimmer.
MACina
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Pinkdollface
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I tried FM by itself all over and it's not bad, but I prefer MSFN or Studio Fix powder. I think it doesn't work that well with my oily skin. I still love it as a finishing powder over my foundation and normal powder or over powder foundation.
gracie90
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Yay Audrey!! I can't believe how long it took your parcel to get to you - I did a few other CPs since sending yours and they arrived ages ago
Stupid postal service!
My counter still has over a dozen FMs left - now they're not out on display I don't think anyone but me is asking after them!
Stupid postal service!
My counter still has over a dozen FMs left - now they're not out on display I don't think anyone but me is asking after them!
martiangurll
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I feel greedy because I have 3 BU, but then I thought I saw a little slim bit of pan, so sometimes greed is good!Yay Audrey!! I can't believe how long it took your parcel to get to you - I did a few other CPs since sending yours and they arrived ages ago
Stupid postal service!
My counter still has over a dozen FMs left - now they're not out on display I don't think anyone but me is asking after them!
Audrey C
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I have FIVE of them. Five. And I don't do backups.I feel greedy because I have 3 BU, but then I thought I saw a little slim bit of pan, so sometimes greed is good!
