MAC Tropical Taboo Collection (2013)

[Naynadine]

Yes

Me too!

 

[skratikans]

I thought I knew what I wanted... Now I'm thinking I need to check this stuff out in person.

 

[cr8zy4MAC]

This collection has me wondering as well. I think it makes it a tougher decision when the coloration will change, dependent on the light's reflection. Capturing that on film is difficult. I wish I could justify buying all three and only using what I really, but I have so much makeup already that I barely use, I can't justify it.

 

[xasperadastra]

Sorry if this has been already asked, can Adored be used as a blush on light skintones or is it a highlighter?
For example, although it's really light, I can use Light year MSF as a blush...

 

[cr8zy4MAC]

I think someone had said that it could be used as a blush, but just use a little setting powder over the top to cut some of the metallic sheen, to give it that glow-from-within look! I wouldn't mind that for the apples of my cheeks, to give it a little pop.

Xasperadastra, your cat is so beautiful. What a little cutie!

My avatar is a pendant that a lady had made with one of my cat's photos, superimposing an outfit on her. I had a lot of fun with that!

Which one are you thinking about getting? What is your skin tone?

 

[LiliV]

I am so curious about these MSF's.  I am also unsure of how they will actually look on the skin.  I thought Adored might be a safe bet, but when I looked at the swatch, it seemed as though it could end up looking chalky.  That would be a very bad thing.  If it's too bronze, then that won't work for as a highlighter.  Super frosty or sparkle city isn't what I am looking for either.  Last, but not least, is how metallic will this end up being (used with a 159)?  A little I can handle, but I don't want to be worrying about "how does it look from this angle" all day long either! 

I'm in the same boat, I'm interested in Adored and Rio but I would be looking to use them as blushes and I don't want them to be too shiny since I already have oily skin. A lot of people said that Stereo Rose was too metallic too and I use that as a blush all the time and don't find it metallic at all, just glowy

 

[brittbby]

I'm in the same boat, I'm interested in Adored and Rio but I would be looking to use them as blushes and I don't want them to be too shiny since I already have oily skin. A lot of people said that Stereo Rose was too metallic too and I use that as a blush all the time and don't find it metallic at all, just glowy

Me too! Stereo rose is my favorite blush =D

 

[sungelly87]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-M-A-C-Summer-2013-TROPICAL-TABOO-EXOTIC-EMBER-Mineralize-Blush-GET-IT-FIRST-/221240887383 exotic ember on ebay looks so orange...

 

[LipstickVixen27]

No midnight mamba swatches yet ?

 

[Naynadine]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-M-A-C-Summer-2013-TROPICAL-TABOO-EXOTIC-EMBER-Mineralize-Blush-GET-IT-FIRST-/221240887383 exotic ember on ebay looks so orange...

I saw that, I really like how it looks there.


Do we have a swatch thread for this collection? I saw one, clicked on it, but it said something about an insufficient permission and I couldn't enter it.

 

[KrystalAnne]

Anyone getting all three MSF's???

Yessss. Are you?

 

[KrystalAnne]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-M-A-C-Summer-2013-TROPICAL-TABOO-EXOTIC-EMBER-Mineralize-Blush-GET-IT-FIRST-/221240887383 exotic ember on ebay looks so orange...

With my luck I'll get one with a sliver of orange in it. That looks like one I'd be content with!

 

[Jol0]

Yessss. Are you?

Currently yes! But I have petticoat and blonde so I'm nervous they'll be so similar :/

 

[liba]

I'm in the same boat, I'm interested in Adored and Rio but I would be looking to use them as blushes and I don't want them to be too shiny since I already have oily skin. A lot of people said that Stereo Rose was too metallic too and I use that as a blush all the time and don't find it metallic at all, just glowy

These MSFs are not like Stereo Rose - Stereo Rose has so much more color in its base. Also, Stereo Rose's metallicness doesn't come out full force unless you apply it wet. These are as metallic dry as older MSFs are wet, but they're also much much sheerer in a single layer too. They're just a lot lighter texture.

It's best to try them in person.

 

[Anitacska]

Yep!

Anyone getting all three MSF's???

 

[nana91]

I have a major dilemma here. I Really want to get Rio and Lust (I'm NW45) and after seeing swatches on someone that is a lot lighter than i am I'm a little hesitant to purchase them b/c I would have to purchase them online. Help me?

 

[Richelle83]

I have a major dilemma here. I Really want to get Rio and Lust (I'm NW45) and after seeing swatches on someone that is a lot lighter than i am I'm a little hesitant to purchase them b/c I would have to purchase them online. Help me?

Based on above, Rio will work. Lust I believe Liba said was a no go due to ashiness?

 

[cr8zy4MAC]

It's a highlighter - it's sheer. It doesn't have a blush-like pigmented base color. None of them do, exempt Lust and even that one is barely pigmented, more frosted. These MSFs are not like Stereo Rose - Stereo Rose has so much more color in its base. Also, Stereo Rose's metallicness doesn't come out full force unless you apply it wet. These are as metallic dry as older MSFs are wet, but they're also much much sheerer in a single layer too. They're just a lot lighter texture. It's best to try them in person.

Liba, From the pic someone had posted a little while ago, Adored looked kind of chalky. They did mention they had to swipe it about three or four tiems for it to show up better on the skin. Would you happen to know if it is comaparable to NARS Albtaross, as far as sheerness is concerned? Thanks so much for all your help throughout this thread!

 

[MissBeautyBunni]

.....maybe!

Did Nordies ever release a collection?

Not that I can recall...

 

[LiliV]

It's a highlighter - it's sheer. It doesn't have a blush-like pigmented base color. None of them do, exempt Lust and even that one is barely pigmented, more frosted. These MSFs are not like Stereo Rose - Stereo Rose has so much more color in its base. Also, Stereo Rose's metallicness doesn't come out full force unless you apply it wet. These are as metallic dry as older MSFs are wet, but they're also much much sheerer in a single layer too. They're just a lot lighter texture. It's best to try them in person.

Hmm maybe I'll just stick to Adored and see if I like that one before getting Rio. I can always wear it over a matte blush