MAC In Extra Dimension Collection 2013 (April 2013)

[MaitaiFluff]

This is such an informative discussion. I love it.

 

[CaliMel]

This is such an informative discussion. I love it.

Me too. =]

MAC did respond to my question and said, as others have stated, that the EDS powders were not tested for use around the eyes. I wish they would have done that, since it would have been really nice to know if it was actually safe or not!

I'm glad that they have to put the ingredient lists and test things. That must have been awful to buy cosmetics before, because it would pretty much probably be like buying fakes is now. You literally have no freaking clue what is in there, and it could be anything they want. Scary! So I'm glad that they have to be accountable for that sort of thing now.

 

[Parii27]

Hmm...I wonder if those blushes are as shiny as the msf?

 

[MissTT]

I could certainly see the waterline issue being confusing for regular consumers. In the 80s, the only place I used liner WAS on the waterline. That's what liner was for, yo. I did use liquid liner to draw on those extended cat eyes (inner and outer corner, not sure what that's called), but pencils belonged in one place. My waterline.

Only old people (like my bf's mother) wore eyeliner on the top. It was striking enough that one of my bf's male buddies commented that 'your mother wears eyeliner on the top'.

Now I don't ever apply eyeliner to my waterline. My eyes don't like it much since they aren't used to it. Where do I wear my liner? Mostly on the upper lid. Exactly where I wouldn't have been caught dead wearing it 30 years ago. LOL (And skinny jeans are back - although I know enough to leave my 45 year-old ass out of those).

This sounds just like me. I don't mess with no waterline anymore. I don't even put mascara on my bottom lashes. And skinny jeans, it took me a looooong time to put on a pair of those again. (Well, untrue. I randomly bought a pair 13 years ago when flares were the rage and I looked like a weirdo rockin' them with 4" wedges.) Anyway, I remember my 80's stonewashed Jordache jeans had zippers in the back of those little skinny legs. Oh, the Gloria Vanderbilt days...

 

[erine1881]

The reason I only put my eyeliner on waterlines (whether on the bottom or top) is that it looks bizarre on me any other way. When I first tried out eyeliner, I put on the lid, and it looked terrible on me. Even many years later, when I tried it again and this time with some skill under my belt, it looked horrid on me. I think it's because I have really big, circular eyes, so it looks weird aesthetically. 

If you decide to try it again, try it just on the outer 1/2 to 1/3 of the bottom, along with a winged liner. It draw your eyes up and out, giving them a more almond shape.

We can't use fluidlines and powerpoints on the waterline?   Ugh! 

Nope! :nono: Just the liners with the word "kohl" in it-eye kohl, technakohl, kohl power-and the new PLW liners.

 

[MRV]

^ And Chromagraphic Pencil?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Most of them are not eye safe.

 

[erine1881]

^ And Chromagraphic Pencil?  

Most of them are not eye safe.

Yup. Just black black and pure white are eye safe. And the skintone shades. The rest aren't.

 

[MRV]

^ Great to know! I'm using just the skintone one on waterline.

 

[erine1881]

^ Great to know! I'm using just the skintone one on waterline.  

I that thing!

 

[romi79_2008]

Me too, more than the white one

 

[SydVicious]

I don't generally back up products, just because I feel like there will always be something fresh and new so one of a product is enough. However, whisper of guilt killed me. I was so in love I bought my first ever back up. I am so totally excited for this collection.

 

[SNJx]

I think some products are misleading and the average person wouldn't think to research online as to whether something is eye safe. For example, this months British Vogue is advising to use the chromagraphic pencil in Hi-Def Cyan on the waterline . Reading this I'd have thought all of the Chromagraphic pencils would be safe for the waterline. They should write it on the box or an advise slip in the product for where the products can be used.

 

[AniBEE]

Don't get me started on "Perfume" I've had more reactions to "Perfume" then any other "ingrediant" in face/body products in general. >_<

Love my NC15/NW20 pencil as well to mask my prink/red waterline. I like white Chromaline for dramatic looks (the only white that stays and sticks to my waterline. lol)

Just a note that the dyes (rather then pigments) used in brighter shades is the issues with products near the eye. black white and nudes are pigment based.

 

[pandav]

Another extra dimension collection yayyy...

Isn't it the first time though for the ED blushes? I am wondering though how thats going to work out....

I have 4 EDES, out of which I love love love Ready to Party and Grand Galaxy....also love WOG EDSF...Looking forward to ESs


Zestful - Pale iridescent lime
Triple Impact - Opalescent lavender with violet pearlized pigment

 

[Spikesmom]

Hmm...I wonder if those blushes are as shiny as the msf?

They are not.

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by MRV
^ And Chromagraphic Pencil?


All the Chromagraphic Pencils i have include an insert in the box listing which are safe for where.

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by erine1881
Yup. Just black black and pure white are eye safe. And the skintone shades. The rest aren't.


And the skintone shades are NOT lip safe. So i have a Naked lip liner and a NC15/NW20 Chromagraphic pencil for elsewhere on my face...

 

[lilinah]

I

that thing!

I have allergies so the whites of my eyes are often pinkish, if not rather reddish. White liner on my waterline just makes my eyes look pinker. So on the rare occasions when i use something on my waterline, it's a "flesh tone" pencil - although with allergies it tends to just wash away as my eyes tear.

 

[MACina]

....I have always used powerpoints on the waterline.I had no idea they were not safe

I have never used fluidlines or pearlglides, though.


Thank you so much for the heads up, erine

Just the liners with the word "kohl" in it-eye kohl, technakohl, kohl power-and the new PLW liners.