MAC Tropical Taboo Collection (2013)

[Pinkdollface]

Thanks! She looked great and her makeup held through a long, hot evening. She has oily skin with enlarged pores and it was hot, hot, hot so I didn't want full foundation that would melt off her in no time. We used P&P Natural Radiance primer,Studio Moisture Tint, blot powder on her t-zone and NARS Illuminating loose powder on her cheeks Her main lip colour was Charmed I'm Sure with Kiss Me Quick liner, and those MM lippies wear like iron. The rest of her makeup was more subtle - The Perfect Cheek and Shell Pearl for cheeks, sheer wash of Sweet Heat EDES with NARS Kalahari duo in crease and Eclair as liner and black mascara. She's a green eyed blonde and spends a lot of time outdoors so she's fairly tanned.

The ladies at our local MAC counter are really not great at foundation. We've both had makeover done and come home and washed our faces. The two we've tried have a fondness for heavy, cakey foundation and I've yet to come out of there without them using too dark a colour on me. Now I just tell them what to use.

Sounds like a beautiful look!

Unfortunately I have the same experience with foundation applications at the counter most of the time. They apply foundation too heavy for my taste and they often want to match me to a colour that's too dark for me. I guess part of the problem is the lighting at the counters. It makes me look so strange.

 

[Addict4MAC]

GORGEOUS, Addict4MAC

The CSGs look awesome on you!

Thanks MACina!

 

[ladyarwen]

We were discussing this earlier. Personally I find Orpheus a bit smudgy (but if you set it with an eyeshadow it should last longer. I do the same with Feline on my waterline and Guerlain loose kohl on top and it lasts 6-7h easily). But there are others on here who have no problem with its lasting power. Maybe you can layer Sumptuous Olive on top of a black eyeshadow and you will get a similar colour. Or another colour that comes to mind is Gilt By Association MES.  Do you think Lust is slightly warmer than Blonde? I totally skipped Blonde both times it came out because it was too cool, and Lust is tantalizing me... Some pearlglides have sparkle pieces that can irritate your eyes. But I think this probably applies only to the first generation of pearlglides because I have used Lord It Up on my waterline and there is no problem. My eye pencils are all pearlglides and I use them on my bottom lashes on a daily basis (so invariably some gets onto my waterline) and there's absolutely no problem. (I wear contact lenses).

I can't tell the difference between warm and cool. XD perhaps someone else can answer or had already answered.

 

[allthingsglam]

That's the G544 I believe. The J544 is the same only the black bristles are a cream colour and the handle is a bit longer, it's also a bit more expensive than the G544. The G544 is a great one to have too and it should be able to accomplish the same result! Here are pictures of my J544. I wish I had my Mac 131 here too, so I could get comparison pics.

Thanks pinkdollface that is a beautiful brush

 

[sophhhh91309]

That's the G544 I believe. The J544 is the same only the black bristles are a cream colour and the handle is a bit longer, it's also a bit more expensive than the G544. The G544 is a great one to have too and it should be able to accomplish the same result! Here are pictures of my J544. I wish I had my Mac 131 here too, so I could get comparison pics.

I wish these brushes didn't go for like 100$ a peice . they are soooooo soft but that is crazy for 1 brush!

 

[Copperhead]

I wish these brushes didn't go for like 100$ a peice . they are soooooo soft but that is crazy for 1 brush!

I don't think that brush right there is $100 is it?

 

[Pinkdollface]

I don't think that brush right there is $100 is it?

 

[sophhhh91309]

Thanks yes it is! Copperhead is right this one is $41 and the black version with short handle is only $33! Hakuhodo isn't only expensive brushes. They have a bunch that's around the same price or sometimes even cheaper than Mac. The expensive series are the S100 (with the orange handle) and the Kokutan (they also have a special handle) and the kabukis together with a couple of large powder and blush brushes in the other series are expensive as well.

well then that is good to know ! thank you ! I went to the makeup show Chicago and they must have had all the exspensive ones on the front display!

 

[Pinkdollface]

well then that is good to know ! thank you ! I went to the makeup show Chicago and they must have had all the exspensive ones on the front display!

You're welcome! Haha yes they probably did that. You can look at their site hakuhodousa.com and see all the prices for yourself. I only have brushes from the J serie so far and those are great.

 

[PrettyKitty]

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature)

I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

 

[Naynadine]

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature)

I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

You don't look tired at all, more like amazing! I wish I would ever look that good! And I don't think you used too much blush, it looks perfect to me. In other words, I kinda sorta want SS again, lol.

 

[butterflyeyes]

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature) I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

Gorgeous! I absolutely love your eyes! They always look amazing!

 

[NaomiH]

Beautiful as always, Pretty Kitty.

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature)

I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

 

[vaisforluvrs]

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature)

I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

Lazy eye? What are you talking about? Gorgeous! What lippie are you wearing? It's such a nice color on you!

 

[Corally]

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature) I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

Lazy eye? You mean bedroom eyes!! You always look amazing.

 

[danirn16]

wow are you a model in real life? you are so beautiful! i bought this blush too. i love it!!

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature)

I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

 

[MACina]

....I loveeeeeeeeee your looks!!!


You are so beautiful, PrettyKitty

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature)

I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

 

[MaitaiFluff]

It's online and in stores now.

I didn't even realise that it launched just yesterday. My friend and I were in Nordstrom on our lunch break. I saw the MAC counter and was like, "OOoo, Tropical Taboo, I should swatch Adored". Maybe I'm still too tired from RiRi. Also, I love Adored and I can't wait for the one I ordered to finally arrive.

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature) I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll

Stunning, as always!! :eyelove:

 

[stacekang]

Pretty kitty what do you use to do your eyebrows! I love them!

 

[patentg33k]

Gorgeous! your picture really captures that "pink highlight" woooooaaaaah that Liba described that comes out in strong light. Amazing!

Here's Sweet Samba on me, more pics and review are on my blog! (link is in my signature)

I know I used too much blush lolll, that thing is pigmented like crazzzyyyy!! I look so tired on these pics, probably because I am? look at that lazy eye. loll