MAC Tropical Taboo Collection (2013)

mirando

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Sorry for the quality of the photos I took them with my iPhone. I also got all the shadows my favorites are Dare To Bare, Time To Tango, and Tropica I tried to take pictures of them but just couldn't get "good enough" ones I hope these swatches help at least. Left to right Simmer, Exotic Ember, Sweet Samba
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Lust, Rio, Adored
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Simmer and sweet samba look fairly similar in your photo. How do you feel about them in person? I ordered simmer based on temptalia's swatch.
 

Mac4Megan

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dang, Rio is tempting me now. will it work as a highlight on nw20? I won't wear it as a blush because of the metallic finish of these msfs.
 

cheluck

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Simmer and sweet samba look fairly similar in your photo. How do you feel about them in person? I ordered simmer based on temptalia's swatch.
I love simmer, it has a little gold in it. It's my favorite out of the 3. They are really smooth and blend really well IMO.
 

brittbby

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Sorry for the quality of the photos I took them with my iPhone. I also got all the shadows my favorites are Dare To Bare, Time To Tango, and Tropica I tried to take pictures of them but just couldn't get "good enough" ones I hope these swatches help at least. Left to right Simmer, Exotic Ember, Sweet Samba
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Lust, Rio, Adored
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EE looks flattering on ur skin tone! Hmmm... Definitely a must see in person!
 

BriarRose

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Given all the swatches, I think my list is going to end up being:

Tropica MES
Fever Isle CSG
Heroine lip pencil (my counter never got the fashion sets in, for some weird reason)
Rio MSF
Lust MSF

I am hoping Rio will work for me, but the darker color dye looks fairly close to some others that have given me an allergic reaction, so we shall see. If I can't wear that, I'll pick up Adored if it looks nice on me.

Such a tiny haul for me for a mineralized collection.
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cr8zy4MAC

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Well, I have already ordered Adored and Lust. I just watched Allura's video review. Now I am sitting here wondering if I should get Simmer. That does look pretty. I have to say that I am drawn to Time To Tango. I think that would be a beautiful color for hazel eyes, don't you think?
 

liba

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Oddly I've seen a few swatches on nc50 and darker ladies where it looked like a nice shimmery brown shade, not ashy at all.
Oh that's good to hear.
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The MA we played together with was NW50 - didn't work on her at all. It went very grey underneath the orange and no sign of the nice brown. I guess folks should just tread carefully, especially if you're NW. (She looked fantastic in Rio, btw)
 

Mac-Guy

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dang, Rio is tempting me now. will it work as a highlight on nw20? I won't wear it as a blush because of the metallic finish of these msfs.
Not really. Overall, this collection is not too well suited for pale NW complexion. I usually splurge on the mineralize collections, but this time it's a complete pass for me as the products are either uber-metallic or orangey-warm. If in doubt, try it in store. You might be able to layer products with other stuff to get a good result on NW skin.
 

MACina

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Me too
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Otherwise I will use a CCB/CC/CB as a base...
Given all the swatches, I think my list is going to end up being:

Tropica MES
Fever Isle CSG
Heroine lip pencil (my counter never got the fashion sets in, for some weird reason)
Rio MSF
Lust MSF

I am hoping Rio will work for me, but the darker color dye looks fairly close to some others that have given me an allergic reaction, so we shall see. If I can't wear that, I'll pick up Adored if it looks nice on me.

Such a tiny haul for me for a mineralized collection.
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singer82

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Saw Ts comparison swatches and MM looks like a sheerer show orchid. Funny thing is SO has been sitting in my cart. Think I'm finally going to get it. Good thing I didn't get MM. Looks like I'm still skipping this. Going to get some other items though. Happy hauling everyone!! :)
 

LiliV

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I don't think I've seen 2 swatches of Bossa Blue that look even a little bit similar to one another lol
 

VioletPearl

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Nope! The coral part has more glitter, but it's not "gritty".. compared to Flatter me is glittery (I'd call it shimmery).. but compared to last year Light year or Star Wonder it's less glittery!!!
How would you compare Adored to Redhead?I have Redhead and I find that Redhead is not as smooth as Lightscapade or Perfect Topping, but not gritty/glittery either.

God, I got so excited browsing through this thread!
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My list is really short, I only plan to buy Adored, I can't wait for the launch on Monday!
 

singer82

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Crap I shouldn't have looked at Alluras video! Tropica and TTT look so pretty! But mes's always suck me in but I barely use them. MM is so freaking pretty in the tube but way different in swatches. What a bummer
 
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