MAC Taste Temptations Collection (November 2012; December 2012)
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peachsuns
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bulbasaur359
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Don't know if this has been answered already but is Nordstrom's getting the collection? Sorry if I missed it but need to wait till the 14th and noticed it's not on their site yet. Thanks.
GlamQueen21
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My order comes today and I'm so excited!!
GlamQueen21
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Sorry for double posting.
liba
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I know everyone's been getting their things by now. I only had a chance to see everything yesterday and won't be able to snag my bag until next Thurs.
A few little observations from moi:
Nocturnal Instinct is fantabulous. It was creamy on me and didn't have that weird dry thing a lot of last year's pale mattenes had on me. My MA laughed because it was the first one I tried - he thought I'd zoom straight to the purple.
I have to pat Fresh Amour into my lips to make it work (it then looks great), but NI I don't even need to bother with that; it goes right on perfectly with no muss or fuss. I BU'ed it, although I've already got a BU of Fresh Amour and a BU of Quite Cute...it may take a while to get to the BU, and there will probably be more grey lavenders in the future, but this one is pretty darn excellent. All I can say is, I'm glad I can pull these colors off without a hassle.
I didn't think I would care about Night Blooming, but unfortunately for my pocketbook, it reads really purplish on me and very vibrant. I definitely prefer it over Pink Pigeon and even Petals & Peacocks. If a total stranger saw me in all three of these, I think they'd say they liked me in this one the best. Seductive Intent is so super too, I honestly feel like it's more all-year round than Heroine, because it's that little bit lighter.
Unconventional finally gave me what I've been looking for in a light lavender blush - such a beautiful sheen and smoothness. Same thing goes for Passionately Tempted. Part of me was saying "sweetie, you already are very happy with Supernova and Vintage Grape", but the sheen and blendability were what I've been hoping for for a long time. Temptalia saying it was too stiff was really not correct at all.
I was going to pass on all the glosses. I never cared for RIS on me - it goes old lady red plum when mixed with my lip color. My MA demanded I try Perky, though and yep, it made my lips look huge and lush, so I had to get it. It's going to look amazing on top of that Archie Girl's lavender pink pigment!!
The blue np applies really well, but it's not as vibrant as Breezy Blue, so hasta la vista! Same for the quad - it's pretty nice, but really pales in comparison to Frost At Midnight MES from Apres Chic - you could get the look of that entire quad just out of judiciously applying Frost At Midnight in the right combo of wet and dry over a good blue base like Imaginary p/p.
I am SOOOOOOO GLAD I was really restrained with Glamour Daze - I knew this awesomeness was on its way!
A few little observations from moi:
Nocturnal Instinct is fantabulous. It was creamy on me and didn't have that weird dry thing a lot of last year's pale mattenes had on me. My MA laughed because it was the first one I tried - he thought I'd zoom straight to the purple.
I didn't think I would care about Night Blooming, but unfortunately for my pocketbook, it reads really purplish on me and very vibrant. I definitely prefer it over Pink Pigeon and even Petals & Peacocks. If a total stranger saw me in all three of these, I think they'd say they liked me in this one the best. Seductive Intent is so super too, I honestly feel like it's more all-year round than Heroine, because it's that little bit lighter.
Unconventional finally gave me what I've been looking for in a light lavender blush - such a beautiful sheen and smoothness. Same thing goes for Passionately Tempted. Part of me was saying "sweetie, you already are very happy with Supernova and Vintage Grape", but the sheen and blendability were what I've been hoping for for a long time. Temptalia saying it was too stiff was really not correct at all.
I was going to pass on all the glosses. I never cared for RIS on me - it goes old lady red plum when mixed with my lip color. My MA demanded I try Perky, though and yep, it made my lips look huge and lush, so I had to get it. It's going to look amazing on top of that Archie Girl's lavender pink pigment!!
The blue np applies really well, but it's not as vibrant as Breezy Blue, so hasta la vista! Same for the quad - it's pretty nice, but really pales in comparison to Frost At Midnight MES from Apres Chic - you could get the look of that entire quad just out of judiciously applying Frost At Midnight in the right combo of wet and dry over a good blue base like Imaginary p/p.
I am SOOOOOOO GLAD I was really restrained with Glamour Daze - I knew this awesomeness was on its way!
erine1881
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it won't hit nordies til the 13th.
martiangurll
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Happy Birthday Mac Aiken!
And Liba, thanks for your review--you have confirmed my decision to skip this quad and get both from Strength instead!!! Always love your reviews! Now, just wondering if I need to hunt down Seductive Intent or skip.
And Liba, thanks for your review--you have confirmed my decision to skip this quad and get both from Strength instead!!! Always love your reviews! Now, just wondering if I need to hunt down Seductive Intent or skip.
liba
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If you get a chance to try it in person, SI might be worth it. I think it's going to look more or less purplish depending on your coloring. If it just looks pink, it won't be that unique.
Also, just to be a little anti-enabling, you may not really need both Strength quads, especially based on your coloring. Strong Woman was better for me, due to how cool colors can be tricky on me. It could be that one or the other will "click" a lot better for you, but the end result in the look is comparable, I'd say.
xasperadastra
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now that I've seen more swatches of Nocturnal Instinct I really wish this collection would have arrived in Europe too U.U it's reeeeeeaaaally lovely! Any dupes?
Elianessss
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I just got my order in and... I'm so glad i decided on not backing up on the colors I got, u typically back up on every lip product I get from mac, but for some reason I didn't for these. Seductive intent is lighter and pinker then heroine which a lot of people mentioned but pictures say other wise, looks like colors I already have And revenge is sweet and super sheer, sheerer then in pictures I'm disappointed :/
elegant-one
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Sooo, I just ordered NI
I really agree about NB vs PP & P&P. I am totally diggin how Night Blooming looks on me. And, its very very smooth & creamy in texture.
And yes, like you I found PT blush smooth & blendable & all around beautiful!
liba
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Sooo, I just ordered NIafter reading that April & you loved it.
I really agree about NB vs PP & P&P. I am totally diggin how Night Blooming looks on me. And, its very very smooth & creamy in texture.
And yes, like you I found PT blush smooth & blendable & all around beautiful!
Enjoy your tasty tempting purple-osity!
singer82
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My thoughts... Unconventional- Love it!! It's lighter and more pastel-ey then FOJ when I compared it in swatches. On my cheeks it gives a glowy pink flush. It's pink on me but you can def see a lavender sheen. I just love the glow it gives. It's the perfect balance of pink and lavender. Not sure yet how different then FOJ it looks on my cheeks. Nocturnal Instincts- At first I didn't see the lavender, but at closer inspection I def can see it. But It's almost more of a rosey pink on me. Its so wearable! It really is pretty unique. I just love this formula! Seductive Intent- Wow! I freaking love it! When I saw it in person at first I was like damn I think I have colors like this. But this is much more purple on me then those. It's not full on purple, but is def still strong. This is so buildable! It makes a gorg lip stain. Add more and on me it turns to almost a vampy purple. I am without a doubt getting a bu for sure!
GlamQueen21
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I am loving Perky l/g already!! It is gorgeous!!! I will for sure back it up! As for Passionately Tempted and Unconventional Blushes, they are so pigmented!! I cannot wait to try both of them on my cheeks soon!
lilinah
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Quote: Originally Posted by ForeverJenn
For some reason, I can't track my order! :/ every time I click on the tracking number it just sends me back to the Mac homepage ! Grrrr i want to know where my seductive intent is!
The same thing happened to me. But my little black box arrived a couple hours ago. You can call them and ask.
For some reason, I can't track my order! :/ every time I click on the tracking number it just sends me back to the Mac homepage ! Grrrr i want to know where my seductive intent is!
The same thing happened to me. But my little black box arrived a couple hours ago. You can call them and ask.
lilinah
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Quote: Originally Posted by mac_aiken
I got my order a couple of days ago. I am in love with NI. It is more pink in the tube than it is on my lips. On me it is definitely a greyed lavender. So pretty.
That has been my experience, too. I was a bit disappointed when i saw it in the tube - it looked good, but not as lavender as i hoped. Then i put it on and it was much more lavender on my lips. I'm thinking maybe i should have gotten two and i don't normally do BUs.
I have only swatched Unconventional at this point but it is definitely lavender on me. I am going to use both today for my "birthday face".
I was very happy with Sakura (Quite Cute coll.) and Full of Joy (Tres Chic coll.) - pale blue-violet, good! But i think Unconventional is more wearable even than FoJ. It has shimmer but it is not overwhelmingly frosty. My skin tone is between 15 and 20 Neutral and i think it's wearable as a blush. I've only just tested it - i know it will look even better when i have my full "face" on.
I also got Perky. I think it's more shimmery than Morning Glory, but i'm not at home to make an actual comparison, so i could be misremembering...
I got my order a couple of days ago. I am in love with NI. It is more pink in the tube than it is on my lips. On me it is definitely a greyed lavender. So pretty.
That has been my experience, too. I was a bit disappointed when i saw it in the tube - it looked good, but not as lavender as i hoped. Then i put it on and it was much more lavender on my lips. I'm thinking maybe i should have gotten two and i don't normally do BUs.
I have only swatched Unconventional at this point but it is definitely lavender on me. I am going to use both today for my "birthday face".
I was very happy with Sakura (Quite Cute coll.) and Full of Joy (Tres Chic coll.) - pale blue-violet, good! But i think Unconventional is more wearable even than FoJ. It has shimmer but it is not overwhelmingly frosty. My skin tone is between 15 and 20 Neutral and i think it's wearable as a blush. I've only just tested it - i know it will look even better when i have my full "face" on.
I also got Perky. I think it's more shimmery than Morning Glory, but i'm not at home to make an actual comparison, so i could be misremembering...
