Marc Jacobs Beauty
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MissTT
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Ingenue your skin always looks perfect. Even when you say there's a blemish I say hogwash. You always give good face.
I have to revise my review of the foundation just a bit. Thankfully it's for the positive. The first day I tried it I now realize that I had used a new oily cleanser that morning - Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm. I used the MJ foundation the next day using my regular routine and it was much less glowy. I'd say the initial finish is a natural matte. Throughout the day I had some glow and needed to blot a bit. As much as I do with most foundations. It still looked very pretty. I couldn't resist topping it with a dusting of powder again. I like it, but I don't know if I $50 like it. I think it'd be more of a fall/winter foundation for me. It kind of reminds me of the UD Naked, but a slightly better match for my skin. Since I still have half a bottle of that left I'll probably hold off on the MJ for now. So many dang products to try. I rarely feel settled on anything.
Btw Rads and Ingenue - can you recommend a good reader? I lost you both in the great Google Reader debacle of 2013. Now I feel like I've lost touch with you ladies this summer.
I have to revise my review of the foundation just a bit. Thankfully it's for the positive. The first day I tried it I now realize that I had used a new oily cleanser that morning - Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm. I used the MJ foundation the next day using my regular routine and it was much less glowy. I'd say the initial finish is a natural matte. Throughout the day I had some glow and needed to blot a bit. As much as I do with most foundations. It still looked very pretty. I couldn't resist topping it with a dusting of powder again. I like it, but I don't know if I $50 like it. I think it'd be more of a fall/winter foundation for me. It kind of reminds me of the UD Naked, but a slightly better match for my skin. Since I still have half a bottle of that left I'll probably hold off on the MJ for now. So many dang products to try. I rarely feel settled on anything.
Btw Rads and Ingenue - can you recommend a good reader? I lost you both in the great Google Reader debacle of 2013. Now I feel like I've lost touch with you ladies this summer.
Rads
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Hi Miss TT 
I use Feedly..you can log in using your Google account/user name and password. It's very easy to add new content, and the layout looks and feels pretty much like Google reader (better). There is Feedly on my phone too I moved before the Google version died, so all my blog feeds moved automatically to Feedly, but now I guess you will have to add blogs on your own..it's very easy, though..give it a try.
I use Feedly..you can log in using your Google account/user name and password. It's very easy to add new content, and the layout looks and feels pretty much like Google reader (better). There is Feedly on my phone too I moved before the Google version died, so all my blog feeds moved automatically to Feedly, but now I guess you will have to add blogs on your own..it's very easy, though..give it a try.
brittbby
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katred
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Ingenue, Brittbby, you both look gorgeous in this foundation, completely flawless although, as others have mentioned, I suspect that the foundation isn't really responsible...
I finally got to swatch this collection today. I didn't end up purchasing, although that's only because I had already spent a chunk of change at the Armani counter near me. Oops.
My initial impression? Pretty impressed. The eye shadows were the winners for me. Between the 3-shadow and 7-shadow palettes, I really didn't find much in the way of duds. Even the ones that were less pigmented weren't awful.
I tried Outspoken blush and I loved it on me. It immediately brightened and freshened my complexion. Neughty blush (which I think will be more of a highlighter for 90% of people) is lovely as well. Actually, the shades and the textures seemed nice across the board. I know that they haven't gotten the best reviews, but from what I saw, the blushes are kind of underrated.
About the only disappointment for me was the lipsticks. I found that the lighter colours didn't work for me, but that's often the case. what made me flinch was that I tried on Little Pretty- the shade I've been lusting after for months and found a) It felt weirdly gritty as I was applying it (I scraped the top layer off the tester and used alcohol to make sure it was thoroughly cleaned, so now I'm wondering if I messed it up somehow) and b) It wore off within about 20 minutes. Brittbby- I know you got this one and it sounds like your experience was quite different? I'm hoping the wear time was just messed up on me for some reason, since the deeper colours do look right up my alley.
I have to say that I have my eye on a whole bunch of the 3-shadow palettes: The Ingenue (shockingly nice light neutrals), The Mod, The Punk (The middle shade needed to be built up a little, but the others are amazing- reminded me a little of Nars Melusine duo with a cooler purple added) and The Rebel (although the darkest shade was not great).
I tried Jazz(berry) liner as well, which shows as a rose bronze on my skin. It seemed to work fine, but I felt like I was just so surprised by the colour. My skin tone runs cool, so it seemed strange that it was the warmth that showed up on me. It looked different enough from swatches I've seen that I had to double check I'd grabbed the right pencil.
I finally got to swatch this collection today. I didn't end up purchasing, although that's only because I had already spent a chunk of change at the Armani counter near me. Oops.
My initial impression? Pretty impressed. The eye shadows were the winners for me. Between the 3-shadow and 7-shadow palettes, I really didn't find much in the way of duds. Even the ones that were less pigmented weren't awful.
I tried Outspoken blush and I loved it on me. It immediately brightened and freshened my complexion. Neughty blush (which I think will be more of a highlighter for 90% of people) is lovely as well. Actually, the shades and the textures seemed nice across the board. I know that they haven't gotten the best reviews, but from what I saw, the blushes are kind of underrated.
About the only disappointment for me was the lipsticks. I found that the lighter colours didn't work for me, but that's often the case. what made me flinch was that I tried on Little Pretty- the shade I've been lusting after for months and found a) It felt weirdly gritty as I was applying it (I scraped the top layer off the tester and used alcohol to make sure it was thoroughly cleaned, so now I'm wondering if I messed it up somehow) and b) It wore off within about 20 minutes. Brittbby- I know you got this one and it sounds like your experience was quite different? I'm hoping the wear time was just messed up on me for some reason, since the deeper colours do look right up my alley.
I have to say that I have my eye on a whole bunch of the 3-shadow palettes: The Ingenue (shockingly nice light neutrals), The Mod, The Punk (The middle shade needed to be built up a little, but the others are amazing- reminded me a little of Nars Melusine duo with a cooler purple added) and The Rebel (although the darkest shade was not great).
I tried Jazz(berry) liner as well, which shows as a rose bronze on my skin. It seemed to work fine, but I felt like I was just so surprised by the colour. My skin tone runs cool, so it seemed strange that it was the warmth that showed up on me. It looked different enough from swatches I've seen that I had to double check I'd grabbed the right pencil.
brittbby
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I know the grit your talking about in Little Pretty, it has shimmer running through it. I can definitely see how the texture can be a little off putting. I didn't find it to wear off quite as fast.... It didn't really wear off until I ate. I agree! Jazz berry was quite a warm berry color on me, leaning towards that rosy bronze! I do have warm, olive skin though! I also agree about the blushes but finally, it seems musings of a muse, agrees and loves the blushes! They wear really long on me!
katred
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I'm thinking that the short wear time might have been influenced by the fact that I had to use makeup remover to get rid of the shade that I was wearing, so the lipstick was sitting on an anti-lipstick base. What was funny about the texture was that it didn't feel gritty once I was wearing it, just while I was applying it. Honestly, the colour was pretty enough that I'd consider it anyway...
brittbby
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Hahaha I agree! I'm a sucker for colors. It's like MACs dazzle lipsticks. Not my favorite texture but too pretty for me to pass up =P
sss215
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My favorite mascara right now. I like the eyeliners in this collection and the formula of some of the shadows. Nothing mind blowing though. I feel like I can buy items sporadically. No need to run out and haul everything and the kitchen sink all at once. The glosses were pretty. I like the magnetized lipstick tubelol
brittbby
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I love the glosses. I have to remind myself everything is permanent so I don't go haul all the lipglosses lol
Candycoatedclos
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I havent uploaded this post to my blog yet. Going to in a day or so but wow!
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lovemarc - Lip Gel Neo Noir
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lovemarc - Lip Gel Seduce Me
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lovemarc - Lip Gel Neo Noir
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lovemarc - Lip Gel Seduce Me
luvlydee
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Thank you to everyone including ingenue and brttbby and misstt for swatches and opinions. I was trying to steer clear here but miss tt pulled me on with that foundation match. Lol did anyone try Outspoken blush? I'm interested in that but im scared it wont look right on my skintone
katred
Specktra Bestie
I tried it on in store and I loved it. It looks more pink on the skin than it does in the pan, but it's still quite cool-toned. I find it has a nice brightening effect.
Candycoatedclos
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Here's a head on shot of neo-noir
Ingenue
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Hi Miss TT... I'm technologically illiterate so Rads may have a better answer for you. I need to put some fire under my sister's butt so she can build my blog... because blogger is some garbage.Ingenue your skin always looks perfect. Even when you say there's a blemish I say hogwash. You always give good face.
I have to revise my review of the foundation just a bit. Thankfully it's for the positive. The first day I tried it I now realize that I had used a new oily cleanser that morning - Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm. I used the MJ foundation the next day using my regular routine and it was much less glowy. I'd say the initial finish is a natural matte. Throughout the day I had some glow and needed to blot a bit. As much as I do with most foundations. It still looked very pretty. I couldn't resist topping it with a dusting of powder again. I like it, but I don't know if I $50 like it. I think it'd be more of a fall/winter foundation for me. It kind of reminds me of the UD Naked, but a slightly better match for my skin. Since I still have half a bottle of that left I'll probably hold off on the MJ for now. So many dang products to try. I rarely feel settled on anything.
Btw Rads and Ingenue - can you recommend a good reader? I lost you both in the great Google Reader debacle of 2013. Now I feel like I've lost touch with you ladies this summer.
I actually like this foundation a lot better than the Urban Decay Naked. I felt like UD sucked the oil (and the life) right out of my skin. I liked the finish, but I never liked the way it made my skin 'feel.' This finish is better for me, and it's totally weightless, so I totally prefer it.
I have to say though... if you're a fan of MAC Face & Body, I find that this foundation performs in much the same manner. It works best when you massage it in. It bonds to the skin and wears sheer to medium. I don't actually think that one is any better than the other in terms of wear and longevity... so there ya go.
luvlydee
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I think im going to go tonight and check them out. I dont have any blushes that look like outspoken so if i like it ill buy it and ill get samples of the foundation
