MAC - Semi Precious Discussion

gracie90

gracie90

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I still use Rose Quartz, Pearl, Rare Find and Golden Gaze a lot!
Also I use the 179, 128 and 235 every day!!!
 
MRV

MRV

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Mac-Guy said:
I regret not getting a backup of this. I almost didn't buy it at all because I was trying to not get my typical warm colors but what can I say? It's what I love and looks best on me. I am annoyed that it is my only shadow with a crack in the lid so it doesn't snap shut. I don't remember dropping this but I must have. The shadow is in good condition. I thought I was good with the warm shade in the Naturally collection (In the Sun??) and could use that as a backup but it is not quite the same to me and I love Faux Gold more.
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I compared those two last night, and mine are completely different: In the Sun is entirely yellow (yes, I wanted a 'light' one) and FG orange.
 
Mac-Guy

Mac-Guy

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MRV said:
I wonder if there's a colour that would compliment grey eyes? People usually think that I have green eyes, but they are actually dark grey with some orange flecks around the iris.


I compared those two last night, and mine are completely different: In the Sun is entirely yellow (yes, I wanted a 'light' one) and FG orange.
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With grey eyes, you have a lot of options.:

I would try light blue/mauve shades, which will make your eyes pop as they complement your orange flecks.

You can also try silver and minty greens (the later one would look great with red hair - not sure what hair color you have).
 
MRV

MRV

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Mac-Guy said:
With grey eyes, you have a lot of options.:

I would try light blue/mauve shades, which will make your eyes pop as they complement your orange flecks.

You can also try silver and minty greens (the later one would look great with red hair - not sure what hair color you have).
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Well, it is red! Golden copper. Thank you for the suggestions, I will def try them out (I can find them all in my stash). However, they seem to lean more on the cool side and I tend to gravitate on the warm one (NC20)?
 
JennsJewelz

JennsJewelz

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I use Golden Gaze all the time - it's my easy one-product smokey eye! :) I still use Rare Find and Clarity quite a lot, and I love my Pearl... I think those were all the products I got from this collection, so I guess I'm still making good use of it! :) I wish I had picked up a Goldstone when I had the chance... :(
 
Fiberluver

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JennsJewelz said:
I use Golden Gaze all the time - it's my easy one-product smokey eye! :) I still use Rare Find and Clarity quite a lot, and I love my Pearl... I think those were all the products I got from this collection, so I guess I'm still making good use of it! :) I wish I had picked up a Goldstone when I had the chance... :(
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I saw Goldstone the last time I was @ a cco about a month ago. If there is a cco or EL store near u may want to call. Also, don't forget the Clearance Bin!
 
MRV

MRV

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JennsJewelz said:
I use Golden Gaze all the time - it's my easy one-product smokey eye! :) I still use Rare Find and Clarity quite a lot, and I love my Pearl... I think those were all the products I got from this collection, so I guess I'm still making good use of it! :) I wish I had picked up a Goldstone when I had the chance... :(
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Oh, yes! I'm wearing GG today, and it's such an awesome e/s. It's like lid+crease colour+liner in one! I def should wear it more often (and turn into a smokey eye girl after all).
 
BriarRose

BriarRose

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SP was actually what got me hooked on MAC! I first bought from the company during Venomous Villains (I'm a Disney nut), but didn't really try much of it out until late spring of last year. Loved everything. Then I tried a few perm lipglasses in June, liked them, and then thanks to this board and other places' swatches, the mineralized stuff got me hardcore into makeup and the brand itself.

Golden Gaze and Clarity were my favorite MES from this collection. I used them the most out of the 10 I got from SP, and sadly I lost my Clarity! Hoping it is hiding in my house and not left behind when I went on vacation. I've repeatedly checked my CCO for BUs of both, as well as 3 CCOs in 2 other states, but nada.
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I use Crystal Pink as a blush, and it's probably my favorite piece of makeup ever. I'm hoping that'll show up at my CCO so I can get a BU.
 
Audrey C

Audrey C

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I missed this collection, but did track down some of the brushes this year. I have and love the 234 and 179 brush, but I missed the 235. Maybe I'll get lucky and find that one at a counter/store sometime.

Do I need the 128? How do people use it? I don't wear cream blush, and have the following brushes that I use for blush: 116, 168, 184, 187, 188. I'm still building my brush collection, but I don't want to get the 128 if it really doesn't add anything.
 
Mac-Guy

Mac-Guy

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Audrey C said:
I missed this collection, but did track down some of the brushes this year. I have and love the 234 and 179 brush, but I missed the 235. Maybe I'll get lucky and find that one at a counter/store sometime.

Do I need the 128? How do people use it? I don't wear cream blush, and have the following brushes that I use for blush: 116, 168, 184, 187, 188. I'm still building my brush collection, but I don't want to get the 128 if it really doesn't add anything.
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The 128 is amazing for blushes/powders that you want to apply in a brush stroke motion in single stroke. It allows more detailed work that does not (or can't) be blended (e.g. a blush-ey highligher on top of the blush). I use it a few times a week. HTH
 
Tonetone711

Tonetone711

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Does anyone have a picture of the bottom of their 179 brush? Preferably from Canada? I bought one awhile ago on eBay from a seller in Canada and it looks and feels real to me but I want to make sure. I heard they were stamped made in China but my friend purchased one fr nordstrom that did not have the same. Probably should have asked for authenticity before!
 
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Pinkdollface

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Tonetone711 said:
Does anyone have a picture of the bottom of their 179 brush? Preferably from Canada? I bought one awhile ago on eBay from a seller in Canada and it looks and feels real to me but I want to make sure. I heard they were stamped made in China but my friend purchased one fr nordstrom that did not have the same. Probably should have asked for authenticity before!
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I believe all Semi-Precious brushes are made in China.
 
Tonetone711

Tonetone711

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gracie90 said:
Mine just has "China" in black writing on the centre of the bottom
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Thanks! Hmm so yours has black, mine is I think like a grey white and my friend says she had no writing on hers...is inconsistency normal? I thought Mac is usually good about it. I mean mine could be fake (though it feels real and high quality) but Im confused about the differences between yours and hers. Is yours hard to see the words? My other brushes from the collection have china stamped really faintly
 
VampyCouture

VampyCouture

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JennsJewelz said:
I use Golden Gaze all the time - it's my easy one-product smokey eye! :) I still use Rare Find and Clarity quite a lot, and I love my Pearl... I think those were all the products I got from this collection, so I guess I'm still making good use of it! :) I wish I had picked up a Goldstone when I had the chance... :(

Oh, yes! I'm wearing GG today, and it's such an awesome e/s. It's like lid+crease colour+liner in one! I def should wear it more often (and turn into a smokey eye girl after all).
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LOVE GG! I wear it all the time. One of my favorite MES (and Mac shadows) ever. I really do wish they would have re-released this one.
 
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