MAC Après Chic Collection Discussion (December 2012)

[Liz2012]

She says that it doesn´t moisture the lips enough.

Darn, was really hoping for the balms to be moisturizing, one of my main reasons to buy them .. My list went from all lip balms to maybe 1 or 2

 

[EOTD-Fanny]

Darn, was really hoping for the balms to be moisturizing, one of my main reasons to buy them .. My list went from all lip balms to maybe 1 or 2

It´s too bad they are not moisturizing enough.
Especially when the price is so high.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I'm most excited about the liners.

 

[martiangurll]

I'm most excited about the liners.

I would say that, except these MES sound banging. They get priority, but barely. And perhaps b/c the liners are perm??? It is the LE crazy thing.

 

[ChosenOne]

I'm most excited about the liners.

Mountain Air has been at the top of my list since day one. I'm going to try to limit myself to two liners to start, since 1) I want to see how it does on my waterline before investing in too many of them, and 2) they'll be perm anyway...but we all know how things usually turn out when we try to limit ourselves with MAC goodies.

 

[Liz2012]

It´s too bad they are not moisturizing enough.
Especially when the price is so high.

Exactly! Such a shame cause i'm running low on my Hush, Hush Tendertone (only bought one sadly), and was hoping these lip balms would have been a good substitute for it. Will probably buy "Rosy Romance" tho just to try them out, really like the color of that one.

 

[martiangurll]

Exactly! Such a shame cause i'm running low on my Hush, Hush Tendertone (only bought one sadly), and was hoping these lip balms would have been a good substitute for it. Will probably buy "Rosy Romance" tho just to try them out, really like the color of that one.

It seems that MAC has yet to get the moisturizing stuff in a tube. If you want moisture, you have to use a lipbrush or dig it out and get it under the nails (ewww!)

 

[Liz2012]

It seems that MAC has yet to get the moisturizing stuff in a tube. If you want moisture, you have to use a lipbrush or dig it out and get it under the nails (ewww!)

I always use a spatula with pots, so i only use my tendertone when i'm at home. MAC should make Tendertones in a tube lol.

 

[MACina]

Me too....fortunatly I still have several BUs of my beloved Tendertones but I can never have too many lip balms!

I love the fact that these come in a tube and I will try them for sure.

Exactly! Such a shame cause i'm running low on my Hush, Hush Tendertone (only bought one sadly), and was hoping these lip balms would have been a good substitute for it. Will probably buy "Rosy Romance" tho just to try them out, really like the color of that one.

 

[MACina]

YES and YES and YES

I do always use my TTs with a spatula too!

I always use a spatula with pots, so i only use my tendertone when i'm at home. MAC should make Tendertones in a tube lol.

 

[ChosenOne]

I have no tendertones (sad, I know), but I have their lip conditioner that comes in the pot, and I always use a lip brush with it! I like it better than the one in the tube for some reason. If they ever come out with a better formula in a tube (I guess the balms in this collection aren't going to cut it, unfortunately), I would snatch up a few for sure!

 

[ALivingDoll]

The lipsticks should still be $15, MES and balms are $20, MSFs $28, and MBs $23.50. (If not that, then increase the price by 50 cents.)

Thanks so much Ladyarwen! That means i can keep most of what i'd like to get.

 

[liba]

Mountain Air has been at the top of my list since day one. I'm going to try to limit myself to two liners to start, since 1) I want to see how it does on my waterline before investing in too many of them, and 2) they'll be perm anyway...but we all know how things usually turn out when we try to limit ourselves with MAC goodies.

The liners (except the purple one) work great in the water line. I had an extremely sweaty hour at the gym with the navy on and it stayed just fine, without any smearing. It didn't sting or irritate my eyes either. The only drawback is not all of them are equally creamy; the navy was a little tough to line the upper lid with, but it's probably the stiffest one of the good ones - avoid the purple one.

 

[ChosenOne]

Quote: Originally Posted by liba
The liners (except the purple one) work great in the water line. I had an extremely sweaty hour at the gym with the navy on and it stayed just fine, without any smearing. It didn't sting or irritate my eyes either. The only drawback is not all of them are equally creamy; the navy was a little tough to line the upper lid with, but it's probably the stiffest one of the good ones - avoid the purple one.



Thanks to your wonderful and thorough reviews, I was already planning on steering clear of the purple one! I definitely want the teal, and if I only get one more to start, it will be either the navy or the brown. I definitely believe you that they work great in the waterline, and I have high hopes for them, but after people suggested I get the kohls for my waterline and that turned into a disaster (just call me Lady Raccoon), I feel like I have to try the formula for myself before investing in all of the PLWs (minus the purple, of course). The only reason I'm starting with two instead of one is because of your review! I'm also debating if I should use up my black and brown liners that I already have for my waterline before purchasing the PLWs. I guess that makes the most sense...but I love getting new things!

 

[liba]

Thanks to your wonderful and thorough reviews, I was already planning on steering clear of the purple one! I definitely want the teal, and if I only get one more to start, it will be either the navy or the brown. I definitely believe you that they work great in the waterline, and I have high hopes for them, but after people suggested I get the kohls for my waterline and that turned into a disaster (just call me Lady Raccoon), I feel like I have to try the formula for myself before investing in all of the PLWs (minus the purple, of course). The only reason I'm starting with two instead of one is because of your review! I'm also debating if I should use up my black and brown liners that I already have for my waterline before purchasing the PLWs. I guess that makes the most sense...but I love getting new things!

The navy looks amazing in the waterline - it's very dark, but gives a softer effect than just plain black. This way it won't compete with all the blacks and browns you already are trying to use up!

 

[ChosenOne]

The navy looks amazing in the waterline - it's very dark, but gives a softer effect than just plain black. This way it won't compete with all the blacks and browns you already are trying to use up!

I wonder how it compares to Prussian powerpoint liner? Regardless, it sounds lovely, so I think I'll get it along with my teal liner! Thanks for your thoughts

 

[Liz2012]

I read the google translation and it translated her as saying she wasn't sure how moisturizing they were. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to wear any of them long enough to really know either, but I didn't think they were less moisturizing than the Tender Tones. I did try on every single lipstick in TT, Apres Chic and Strength that day, most of them more than once, using the balms in between and my lips were just fine after all that abuse. The one thing that really stood out to me was the fact you could blot these balms down and they wouldn't crumble or get weird, they'd just blot down to a moist, natural lip finish without glossiness. To me that implies a strong level of moisturizing content in them. It won't hurt to try one in a color you like first, but I'm betting that when more reports come in, we will find out that these balms are just as hydrating as most tinted balms are, if not a little more.


The liners (except the purple one) work great in the water line. I had an extremely sweaty hour at the gym with the navy on and it stayed just fine, without any smearing. It didn't sting or irritate my eyes either. The only drawback is not all of them are equally creamy; the navy was a little tough to line the upper lid with, but it's probably the stiffest one of the good ones - avoid the purple one.

Thanks Liba, you've given me hope again, lol

I always suffer from very dry lips, but if the balms are as moisturizing as the Tendertones, i'm good Will definitely still be giving them a try.

 

[EOTD-Fanny]

I read the google translation and it translated her as saying she wasn't sure how moisturizing they were. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to wear any of them long enough to really know either, but I didn't think they were less moisturizing than the Tender Tones. I did try on every single lipstick in TT, Apres Chic and Strength that day, most of them more than once, using the balms in between and my lips were just fine after all that abuse. The one thing that really stood out to me was the fact you could blot these balms down and they wouldn't crumble or get weird, they'd just blot down to a moist, natural lip finish without glossiness. To me that implies a strong level of moisturizing content in them. It won't hurt to try one in a color you like first, but I'm betting that when more reports come in, we will find out that these balms are just as hydrating as most tinted balms are, if not a little more.


The liners (except the purple one) work great in the water line. I had an extremely sweaty hour at the gym with the navy on and it stayed just fine, without any smearing. It didn't sting or irritate my eyes either. The only drawback is not all of them are equally creamy; the navy was a little tough to line the upper lid with, but it's probably the stiffest one of the good ones - avoid the purple one.

"Jag tycker inte riktigt att det ger mina läppar så himla mycket fukt" means "I don´t think it gives my lips
so much moisture".
It´s difficult to get the translation 100% accurate by using Google Translation.
It´s almost impossible to read between the lines etc.
Swedish is my native language, so I don´t need to use Google.
No offense (to anyone), i just couldn´t help my self... ^^

 

[kismet44]

The navy looks amazing in the waterline - it's very dark, but gives a softer effect than just plain black. This way it won't compete with all the blacks and browns you already are trying to use up!

That is the one I am most interested in right now, especially since you mentioned it has some play of colors under different lighting.

 

[martiangurll]

I wonder how it compares to Prussian powerpoint liner? Regardless, it sounds lovely, so I think I'll get it along with my teal liner! Thanks for your thoughts

I love Prussian and Fly By Blu so I think this will be a water resistant version close to those--I am stoked!