MAC Après Chic Collection Discussion (December 2012)

[VampyCouture]

Silver Birch looks the smoothest of all of them, especially when applied with a slightly damp brush - it had a really metallic sheen that way on me, and my lids aren't very smooth. I'd say Winter Pursuit and Fireside were the next smoothest, while FaM was entering the sparkle zone (though could be made to look really smooth if you did a dry layer and a damp layer over carefully). Ice was the sparkliest one, where you get a textured effect (but I think that's the look it's supposed to have).


Thanks so much, darling. I totally suck at taking decent photos, so I try to make up for it with detailed descriptions. I don't want to be an indiscriminate enabler, but I did loooooove this collection.

Please, keep them coming! I LOVED this collection as well! This is probably the most I've hauled from a collection (tie w/ Glamourdaze).

 

[Audrey C]

What liner is everyone using with Apres Chic?

Thanks for the help.

Brick liner for me.

 

[aBeautyFairy]

I'm loving Apres Chic

 

[CartoonChic]

I need to go back and catch up on this thread, but my 2nd and 3rd orders we're delivered today. I like both Porcelain Pink and Stereo Rose, but my goodness they're so powdery. The MSFs from Heavenly Creature are my benchmark since they're the first MSFs I purchased and they're not as powdery. Keeping the plastic insert is a must. Porcelain Pink is a pretty, soft light pink on me. It's a very subtle highlight. Stereo Rose shows up coral on me and I love it. I got a BU of it by instinct. Glad I did.

Haute Altitude is nice. That about sums it up for me. It doesn't make me excited to wear it and it doesn't look bad. It's just nice. I do feel like I may need a liner to wear it. It's right on the cusp of being a little pasty for my skin tone. I like Apres Chic a lot. I was thinking that it reminded me of another lipstick in my stash when I swatched it at the store, but I couldn't recall which one. Now I know. It's like a more opaque Fire Sign.

I don't know what to make of Hot Chocolate. I like it, but I don't know why. It's not like Glamourdaze on me. It cancels out my lip color and looks like a nude lip with a mauve tint. It appears more mauve on my hand than it does on my lips. For some reason it makes me think of Chanel Notorious in a lipstick version. I don't have anything like it. I wasn't sure how to wear it, but I had it on when I was trying on the MSFs. I get it now. It can be worn alone, but you'll get the full effect of it if worn with additional makeup. It's deceptive in that it seems so simple and boring, but I think it's the most unique and dramatic shade out of the bunch.

I can't say anything about Cozy Up because it was missing from my order. Silly MAC! I need to give them a call. I haven't tested the 287 brush yet, but I like it. I also received my replacement Embrace Me since I haven't been able to find my missing one. NYX Pinky is a close dupe. NYX Hot Pink could be another dupe, but it's a bit lighter/brighter than Embrace Me.

I want to get BUs of Hot Chocolate and Apres Chic. I hope to get them when I'm able to get the rest of the MESs.

 

[BuickMackane]

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I don't know what to make of Hot Chocolate. I like it, but I don't know why. It's not like Glamourdaze on me. It cancels out my lip color and looks like a nude lip with a mauve tint. It appears more mauve on my hand than it does on my lips. For some reason it makes me think of Chanel Notorious in a lipstick version. I don't have anything like it. I wasn't sure how to wear it, but I had it on when I was trying on the MSFs. I get it now. It can be worn alone, but you'll get the full effect of it if worn with additional makeup. It's deceptive in that it seems so simple and boring, but I think it's the most unique and dramatic shade out of the bunch.
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If that's how Hot Chocolate looks on me I'll be a very happy person

 

[LadyMisfit]

I'm loving Apres Chic

so pretty

 

[michelle79]

Forgive me if it's been asked already but does Apres Chic look anything like Scarlet Ibis or Toxic Tale?

 

[Jennifae]

UPS guy came earlier (then I took a nap). Just now getting to play with everything. Loving the lipsticks I got (Haute Altitude, Hot Chocolate, and Strong Woman)! Also glad I got Stereo Rose because I like how it looks on me.

About to place an order for Apres Chic!

 

[elegant-one]

^No it doesn't Michelle. AC is not even near as bright as TT or SI

Apres Chic is so beautiful on. I think it may be my favorite color ls in the collection. I really like all the others, but I REALLY like AC. On me its a beautiful tad muted medium strawberry red. Very very wearable

Hot Chocolate on my very pigmented mauve lips, is a deeper browned plum/raisin color

 

[CartoonChic]

Both. Stereo Rose has enough color to be a blush and a highlight. Sometimes that's all you need on the cheeks. When I put it on I was able to see the color and it just brightened my face, so I didn't feel the need to add a blush on top. (Same thing happened with Superb MSF the other day. I opted out of wearing a blush and received many compliments).

If I want a deeper flush to the cheeks, then I would use it as a highlight in conjunction with a blush.
It really just depends on the look you are going for

I agree with VampyCouture. I'm still new to MSFs, but I plan to use it as a highlighter with a blush, or alone if that works best with the look I'm wearing. I like having the option to wear it either way, or even as an eye shadow if I wanted.

 

[gracie90]

^No it doesn't. AC is not even near as bright as TT or SI

Apres Chic is so beautiful on. I think it may be my favorite color ls in the collection. I really like all the others, but I REALLY like AC. On me its a beautiful tad muted medium strawberry red. Very very wearable

Hot Chocolate on my very pigmented mauve lips, is a deeper browned plum/raisin color

Well, now I need it.

 

[elegant-one]

I didn't realize that AC was sold out. I ordered mine from Nordies.

 

[looovemac]

I need to go back and catch up on this thread, but my 2nd and 3rd orders we're delivered today. I like both Porcelain Pink and Stereo Rose, but my goodness they're so powdery. The MSFs from Heavenly Creature are my benchmark since they're the first MSFs I purchased and they're not as powdery. Keeping the plastic insert is a must. Porcelain Pink is a pretty, soft light pink on me. It's a very subtle highlight. Stereo Rose shows up coral on me and I love it. I got a BU of it by instinct. Glad I did.

Haute Altitude is nice. That about sums it up for me. It doesn't make me excited to wear it and it doesn't look bad. It's just nice. I do feel like I may need a liner to wear it. It's right on the cusp of being a little pasty for my skin tone. I like Apres Chic a lot. I was thinking that it reminded me of another lipstick in my stash when I swatched it at the store, but I couldn't recall which one. Now I know. It's like a more opaque Fire Sign.

I don't know what to make of Hot Chocolate. I like it, but I don't know why. It's not like Glamourdaze on me. It cancels out my lip color and looks like a nude lip with a mauve tint. It appears more mauve on my hand than it does on my lips. For some reason it makes me think of Chanel Notorious in a lipstick version. I don't have anything like it. I wasn't sure how to wear it, but I had it on when I was trying on the MSFs. I get it now. It can be worn alone, but you'll get the full effect of it if worn with additional makeup. It's deceptive in that it seems so simple and boring, but I think it's the most unique and dramatic shade out of the bunch.

I can't say anything about Cozy Up because it was missing from my order. Silly MAC! I need to give them a call. I haven't tested the 287 brush yet, but I like it. I also received my replacement Embrace Me since I haven't been able to find my missing one. NYX Pinky is a close dupe. NYX Hot Pink could be another dupe, but it's a bit lighter/brighter than Embrace Me.

I want to get BUs of Hot Chocolate and Apres Chic. I hope to get them when I'm able to get the rest of the MESs.

Oh dear, sorry to hear about your missing lipstick, MAC is really screwing up with our orders.. I am still waiting for my apres chic

 

[PeachTwist]

T's swatches are making me want Apres Chic l/s

 

[elegant-one]

AP is fabulous - can't get it off, but it is a beautiful red

Rich Experience eyeliner is a beautiful espresso brown.

 

[erine1881]

Forgive me if it's been asked already but does Apres Chic look anything like Scarlet Ibis or Toxic Tale?

Ooooooh no no no no no no!

 

[Ayanna]

My package came today! Unfortunately Im not loving Haute Altitude, it's too similar to Velvet Teddy IMO. Strong Woman is a keeper for sure!

 

[martiangurll]

The stand-out products are the PLW liners and Hot Chocolate.

Stereo Rose was ueber metalic and far too orange. It will look great on NC30 skin on a Caribbean vacation, but not on a pale NW complexion. AB and AG were also wrong for NW15. They showed up as an orangey leather brown, which again, is nice for mid-tone NC complexions, but not for me.

You know me, I only buy if I will actually wear the product (and then I need BU's). I don't buy into the hype or if it clearly doesn't suit my skin tone

Good, confirms my skip, I thought they would both be too warm.

Skippers remorse for Hot Chocolate, but feel like I have something like it already, I just can't think what it is...

 

[jenntoz]

not much has been said about the 287. anyone have any opinions?

 

[Icecaramellatte]

not much has been said about the 287. anyone have any opinions?

I bought this but haven't used it yet. I don't have any particular reason why I bought it besides the fact I feel obligated to buy all duo fiber brushes. I believe there was a similar brush in a past holiday brush set ( I think Glitter & Ice) but I misplaced it soon after purchasing the set and never really used it after that.