MAC Tropical Taboo Collection (2013)

[auriannjag42]

[COLOR=0000FF]     Wish I could help you here Auriannjag.  I won't get my simmer in the mail until Monday.  Nevertheless, I'll go out on a limb and say perhaps not since[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]     so many of us purchased [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]it.  Hopefully someone else will chime in---I wouldn't want to[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]enable[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]steer you wrong.[/COLOR]

I fell in love with it at the store, but I was studying the swatch more, it seemed a tiny bit similar to Nars Taos for me just more golden, and I was like if I want the golden tone I can perhaps mix blushes, but you know how us MAC addicts are lol I need someone to talk me in or out of buying it lol

 

[honey on boost]

Everyone looks so beautiful in their TT stuff! I'm really glad I accidentally ordered Simmer now and now i can't wait to try Samba.

 

[aradhana]

I fell in love with it at the store, but I was studying the swatch more, it seemed a tiny bit similar to Nars Taos for me just more golden, and I was like if I want the golden tone I can perhaps mix blushes, but you know how us MAC addicts are lol I need someone to talk me in or out of buying it lol

i was wondering also about the dupability and didn't end up buying it today. i'm glad you mentioned taos. i think the colour is very similar to the darker part, and i wonder if mixed with something like luster it would have a similar effect?

ok just did a little swatching in my stash. i feel like nars luster, mac nuance mb, or enough said blush are similar enough to simmer (combined with taos)...not buying it!

 

[KMQE716]

thoughts/opinions about Tropica? can someone shave me off some of theirs....lol

 

[PrettyKitty]

OMG that is your perfect color! I wish it looked that good on me. You look great! I just love the sheen these msfs have.

They are amazing! Thanks!

 

[ladyarwen]

WOW, is Narcissus gorgeous! I just popped it on because I hadn't tried it yet, and it's darker than Mirrored Plum on me. So glad I got both. I'd take a picture, but my hair is an oily mess. I'll do it tomorrow or Monday.

 

[PixieDancer]

When I go to my MAC counter in Macy's (the only one in my town), I usually already know what I want because I have seen swatches here or on T's sight. They always grab my MSF from the drawer and hand them to me and I say "OH NO". I want to look through them and pick out my own. It pisses them off every time and they say all the MSF are the same. I then go through them to show them that none of them are the same. Come on, really? You all have seen how different each and every Rio is. These people are employed by MAC and they do not know that these are hand poured and that they are all different? People with different skin tones may be looking for a different color in a MSF and should be able to look through the stock. Especially considering how much money we all spend there.

I actually don't even ask anymore... I just slide open the drawer & start looking. I'm not disrespectful about it or make a mess. But I don't always have time to explain why it's necessary to take a look at a variety of the same product. It's my money and I want to be satisfied with my purchase. I think it's good that we all are so knowledgeable. It helps make their job a little easier & possibly helps them learn a little more as well when we stop in.

DUPE ALERT!! Midnight Mambo on left and Style Curve on right. Top pic is with flash and bottom without.

Wow! I don't have SC and have admired pics of it I've come across... Thanks for sharing this! Might force me to reconsider! Looks really pretty on you!

Wearing Rio as a blush , tropica on the lid and Midnight mambo for lipstick

Whole look is perfect!

MM on lips and RFL as blush.

You are not making my MM skip any easier with this pic!

Rio! More swatches and review are on my blog. (link is in my signature)

You are, as always, a VERY Pretty Kitty!

Simmer and Fever isle. I used the 159 brush to apply. I have to practice using it lol i kept forgetting the sides are flat

I cannot get enough of your adorable face! Everytime you post a pic it makes me smile! Another gorgeous look!

WOW, is Narcissus gorgeous! I just popped it on because I hadn't tried it yet, and it's darker than Mirrored Plum on me. So glad I got both. I'd take a picture, but my hair is an oily mess. I'll do it tomorrow or Monday.

It ISSSSSSS! Glad you love it! I'm sure it looks wonderful on you! Share a pic soon!

 

[martiangurll]

Simmer and Fever isle. I used the 159 brush to apply. I have to practice using it lol i kept forgetting the sides are flat

Your cheeks look so cute I wanna squeeze u. Still trying to skip MM but you ladies make it hard. I got a BU of FMP instead b/c I read it was more pigmented but a style curve dupe would be nice. I still cannot get past my hatred of the ml packaging and price

 

[1drfullycr8ed]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[bobbiedoll03]

Only ablaze l/l for me...trying to be good and save funds!

 

[Medgal07]

Like HOB did, you could "Accidentally" order it!!!! I'm not one to talk anybody out of buying makeup. My motto is YOLO---so go for it!

Everyone looks so beautiful in their TT stuff! I'm really glad I accidentally ordered Simmer now and now i can't wait to try Samba.

 

[Debbs]

July to mid- August is a recess for me. It seems as tho I have studied hard for so many Mac exams recently, it's time to sit back and enjoy my A+. Time to experiment , learn some techniques, use up some products plus pay off make- up debts, lol. Anything that is left over from Nordstrom's Mac Anniversary Sale and the BB creams, etc I will see sometime in August. If all is gone, then even better for me, no big deal, no love lost, lol

 

[allthingsglam]

How is everybody using the 159 brush?i love brushes and I can't wait to get mines

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

Midnight Mambo, not exactly what I had hoped for but it's still very pretty and I'm glad to have it in my stash.


Flash

No Flash

its pretty! im glad i snatched this up! i was fighting it but MAC won of course :-0

 

[butterflyeyes]

July to mid- August is a recess for me. It seems as tho I have studied hard for so many Mac exams recently, it's time to sit back and enjoy my A+. Time to experiment , learn some techniques, use up some products plus pay off make- up debts, lol. Anything that is left over from Nordstrom's Mac Anniversary Sale and the BB creams, etc I will see sometime in August. If all is gone, then even better for me, no big deal, no love lost, lol

Nordies has a MAC anniversary sale??? You're going to tempt me to apply for a card! Lol

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

So, umm, when I grabbed my Heroine bu's, why did a Narcissus land in the bag too? How the heck? I know nothing.

girl this happened to me twice this week! stay strong!

 

[gracie90]

I'm not sure whether to try and get one of the awesome looking Rios that's split half and half, or just to get one with loads of pink... I didn't buy any MAC this month so I'm very excited for this collection!!

 

[PrettyKitty]

It ISSSSSSS! Glad you love it! I'm sure it looks wonderful on you! Share a pic soon!

Meow! (thanks)

 

[janineios]

Yours is the third Rio I've seen like this. I want oneee. I wanted to go in-store to take a look and pick out mine but I have two little ones under 3, so I've been trying to avoid going to the store if I have to brave it on my own with them. Can't chase her around the store haha. Luckily, when I opened my box I was pretty thrilled at how just about everything looked.   And your Adored is very pretty too!

I was lucky to get an awesome MA that pulled literally every single Rio and Adored out for me so I could choose

Loveeeeee your Rio and Adored :eyelove:

thanks MACina! I got lucky!

Rio! More swatches and review are on my blog. (link is in my signature)

Thank you! Thanks, Too Faced Juicy Melons! They are amazing! Thanks!

JUICY MELONS omg. Need it in my life!

 

[Richelle83]

July to mid- August is a recess for me. It seems as tho I have studied hard for so many Mac exams recently, it's time to sit back and enjoy my A+. Time to experiment , learn some techniques, use up some products plus pay off make- up debts, lol. Anything that is left over from Nordstrom's Mac Anniversary Sale and the BB creams, etc I will see sometime in August. If all is gone, then even better for me, no big deal, no love lost, lol Nordies has a MAC anniversary sale??? You're going to tempt me to apply for a card! Lol

Every year! Last year was ok with the bags and the Electric Cool shadows.