MAC Early Buzz - News on Products for 2013

[erine1881]

No stones. You're lucky. I have pretty good skin too, just getting older. :sigh:

Yay for good skin, good skin twin! :cheers:

 

[MACina]

I've always used their skincare, and it's always worked fantastically for me, but skincare isn't the same as treatment products. Mac has always had skincare, but has never had any treatment products, so this will be their first one. I'm wondering if it got squashed

Erin, may I ask what sunscreen you use? Thank you!

 

[erine1881]

Erin, may I ask what sunscreen you use? Thank you!

You sure can! I don't use sunscreen as i don't go in the sun, nor do i really spend time outdoors period. And when i say i don't go in the sun, i literally mean i avoid the sun entirely! The only exposure i get is the 10 secs it takes me to walk to and from my car. Of course if I'm going to any outdoor event like taking my niece to the zoo or something I'll use a sunscreen, but i seriously spend zero time outdoors during the day.

 

[MACina]

I don't use sunscreen as i don't go in the sun, nor do i really spend time outdoors period. And when i say i don't go in the sun, i literally mean i avoid the sun entirely! The only exposure i get is the 10 secs it takes me to walk to and from my car. Of course if I'm going to any outdoor event like taking my niece to the zoo or something I'll use a sunscreen, but i seriously spend zero time outdoors during the day.

Thank you so much, Erin!

Avoiding the sun entirely is definitely the best choice.I always try to avoid as much as I can too.But often there
is no way to do so

That is why I am always on the look for THE perfect sunscreen!

 

[Monsy]

That is why I am always on the look for THE perfect sunscreen!

shiseido urban enviroment

 

[martiangurll]

Thank you so much, Erin! Avoiding the sun entirely is definitely the best choice.I always try to avoid as much as I can too.But often there is no way to do so That is why I am always on the look for THE perfect sunscreen!

For face the paulas choice resist matte finish primer is ace. It doubles as a tinted moisturizer too. I think its called Anti Wrinkle Super Light Daily Defense http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/best-sellers/_/RESIST-Super-Light-Daily-Wrinkle-Defense-SPF-30/

 

[MACina]

shiseido urban enviroment


Quote: Originally Posted by martiangurll


For face the paulas choice resist matte finish primer is ace. It doubles as a tinted moisturizer too.

Thank you, ladies!

I have already read a lot of positive reviews on the Shiseido one.Have never heard of Paulas Choice before, though.
Have to look into it.

 

[Michelemu21]

shiseido urban enviroment

This but you will need a cleansing oil to remove. Shi and most Japanese sunscreens are tenacious.

 

[Monsy]

This but you will need a cleansing oil to remove. Shi and most Japanese sunscreens are tenacious.

this one is not as "heavy" and hard to remove like regular shiseido sun line
this is more everyday lightweight sunscreen. absolutely wonderful and that comes from someone who hates sunscreens.

 

[MissTT]

Thank you, ladies!

I have already read a lot of positive reviews on the Shiseido one.Have never heard of Paulas Choice before, though.
Have to look into it.

Co-sign on Paula's Choice.

 

[liba]

Avoiding the sun entirely is definitely the best choice.I always try to avoid as much as I can too.But often there
is no way to do so

That is why I am always on the look for THE perfect sunscreen!

PLUS, you have to seriously take into account just simply driving around in your car. Even if you have a tint on your windows and keep them rolled up, sun gets in. It seriously accumulates over time, although it can do it in a stealthy sort of way.

All the major freckles, sun spots and what eventually became big-ass age spots on my face are all on my driver's side. I brought it up to my dermatologist and he said it's the most common situation imaginable. People think since they're in their car, they're magically protected, but sometimes just the driving conditions (traffic, dark asphalt, reflecting surfaces all around) can intensify the sun's effects.

I don't love wearing sunscreen all that much, but especially after I finally gave in and had an IPL session to zap off the particularly bad spots - on the left side (driver's side) of my face - I am slathering that stuff on religiously even if I'm going to be in the car for only 10 minutes. Even though we have pretty good technology to deal with the cosmetic angle of sun damage, prevention is the way to go at all times. I used to spend the extra money for Clarins sunscreen, but nowadays, the technology has migrated down to the less expensive brands. Neutrogena has a liquid face sunscreen that is pretty much the same thing I used to spend much more for from Clarins. It absorbs well and doesn't leave an ashy effect. It's a good idea to not spend too much on sun screen, in my opinion, since you really do need to use quite a lot at a time and with a more expensive brand, you might unconsciously wind up using less than you ought to, just because you know how pricey it was.

I've also forced myself to get in the habit of using the Smashbox CC cream Elegant-One recommended (and I've always been pretty resistant about using foundation all the time). My moisturizer has SPF too, although not that much. The CC cream is nice because unlike my sunscreen, I've been able use it around my eyes without any sensitivity.

 

[erine1881]

PLUS, you have to seriously take into account just simply driving around in your car. Even if you have a tint on your windows and keep them rolled up, sun gets in. It seriously accumulates over time, although it can do it in a stealthy sort of way. All the major freckles, sun spots and what eventually became big-ass age spots on my face are all on my driver's side. I brought it up to my dermatologist and he said it's the most common situation imaginable. People think since they're in their car, they're magically protected, but sometimes just the driving conditions (traffic, dark asphalt, reflecting surfaces all around) can intensify the sun's effects.  I don't love wearing sunscreen all that much, but especially after I finally gave in and had an IPL session to zap off the particularly bad spots - on the left side (driver's side) of my face - I am slathering that stuff on religiously even if I'm going to be in the car for only 10 minutes. Even though we have pretty good technology to deal with the cosmetic angle of sun damage, prevention is the way to go at all times. I used to spend the extra money for Clarins sunscreen, but nowadays, the technology has migrated down to the less expensive brands. Neutrogena has a liquid face sunscreen that is pretty much the same thing I used to spend much more for from Clarins. It absorbs well and doesn't leave an ashy effect. It's a good idea to not spend too much on sun screen, in my opinion, since you really do need to use quite a lot at a time and with a more expensive brand, you might unconsciously wind up using less than you ought to, just because you know how pricey it was.  I've also forced myself to get in the habit of using the Smashbox CC cream Elegant-One recommended (and I've always been pretty resistant about using foundation all the time). My moisturizer has SPF too, although not that much. The CC cream is nice because unlike my sunscreen, I've been able use it around my eyes without any sensitivity.

Very true. There is natural sunscreen in my face powder, which is enough to protect me for any driving that i do. Thankfully my job allows me to work 1-2 days a week, and anywhere i need to go i can get to within a 15min max drive. I probably drive somewhere 3, maybe 4 at the most, days a week. I'm serious when i say i avoid the sun, you guys have no idea! I'm sitting in my sunroom right now, in the shade. I like to keep my skin pasty white, and even with all the sunscreen in the world, the only way to ensure that is to stay out of the sun.

 

[liba]

I'm serious when i say i avoid the sun, you guys have no idea! I'm sitting in my sunroom right now, in the shade. I like to keep my skin pasty white, and even with all the sunscreen in the world, the only way to ensure that is to stay out of the sun.

The way L.A. traffic is, what sometimes takes me 10 minutes can just as easily take me a damn hour, so at this point, I have to err on the side of caution. I carry small sizes of sunscreen around with me like a bag lady carries bird seed for the pigeons. 'Just wish there was a sunscreen that could handle being kept in the glove box of a hot car - every time I do that, it goes bad in hideous ways.

When I was younger, my skin definitely could handle the sun better - heck, I had a convertible for a decade, from my mid-20s to my mid-30's. Those glory days are over now, lol.

 

[martiangurll]

The way L.A. traffic is, what sometimes takes me 10 minutes can just as easily take me a damn hour, so at this point, I have to err on the side of caution. I carry small sizes of sunscreen around with me like a bag lady carries bird seed for the pigeons. 'Just wish there was a sunscreen that could handle being kept in the glove box of a hot car - every time I do that, it goes bad in hideous ways.

When I was younger, my skin definitely could handle the sun better - heck, I had a convertible for a decade, from my mid-20s to my mid-30's. Those glory days are over now, lol.

Me too. I have one in my desk at work, at home, in my purse. I don't carry one in the car, but I take my purse with me and squeeze some into one of those carry on travel size bottles. My face actually looks better than my neck, chest and arms because of the sunblock in foundations and day creams but I am starting to be religious about keeping these other areas covered better. I definitely look like a Southern belle if I know I am gonna be in the sun, I layer up, then huge glasses and cover everything! I don't cover my hands except in sun block, but I wish gloves were more fashionable...

 

[erine1881]

The way L.A. traffic is, what sometimes takes me 10 minutes can just as easily take me a damn hour, so at this point, I have to err on the side of caution. I carry small sizes of sunscreen around with me like a bag lady carries bird seed for the pigeons. 'Just wish there was a sunscreen that could handle being kept in the glove box of a hot car - every time I do that, it goes bad in hideous ways.    When I was younger, my skin definitely could handle the sun better - heck, I had a convertible for a decade, from my mid-20s to my mid-30's. Those glory days are over now, lol.

Even tho I live in the second largest city in our state, being stuck in rush hour, during a major event, on a weekend, on the busiest street in the city, I'm only stuck an extra 10-15 minutes, and even then at that time of day the sun is behind me if I'm heading home. Thad how it was this weekend. I did a wedding saturday and went to the mall yesterday, and got stuck both days in the biggest fall event each day but the sun was behind me.

 

[IHughes]

What about over makeup? What do you guys do? I put SPF50 below my makeup but I live in Spain and it's quite sunny so what can I do if I want to add during the day without upsetting my makeup?

 

[MACina]

PLUS, you have to seriously take into account just simply driving around in your car. Even if you have a tint on your windows and keep them rolled up, sun gets in. It seriously accumulates over time, although it can do it in a stealthy sort of way.

All the major freckles, sun spots and what eventually became big-ass age spots on my face are all on my driver's side. I brought it up to my dermatologist and he said it's the most common situation imaginable. People think since they're in their car, they're magically protected, but sometimes just the driving conditions (traffic, dark asphalt, reflecting surfaces all around) can intensify the sun's effects.

I don't love wearing sunscreen all that much, but especially after I finally gave in and had an IPL session to zap off the particularly bad spots - on the left side (driver's side) of my face - I am slathering that stuff on religiously even if I'm going to be in the car for only 10 minutes. Even though we have pretty good technology to deal with the cosmetic angle of sun damage, prevention is the way to go at all times. I used to spend the extra money for Clarins sunscreen, but nowadays, the technology has migrated down to the less expensive brands. Neutrogena has a liquid face sunscreen that is pretty much the same thing I used to spend much more for from Clarins. It absorbs well and doesn't leave an ashy effect. It's a good idea to not spend too much on sun screen, in my opinion, since you really do need to use quite a lot at a time and with a more expensive brand, you might unconsciously wind up using less than you ought to, just because you know how pricey it was.

I've also forced myself to get in the habit of using the Smashbox CC cream Elegant-One recommended (and I've always been pretty resistant about using foundation all the time). My moisturizer has SPF too, although not that much. The CC cream is nice because unlike my sunscreen, I've been able use it around my eyes without any sensitivity.

Me neither but my skin is very sensitive due to several medication and that' s why I always need sunscreen.
As I already said I try to avoid the sun as much as I can and if I can' t avoid it I wear sunscreen.


Thank you very much for your answer , liba

 

[MACina]

I'm serious when i say i avoid the sun, you guys have no idea! I'm sitting in my sunroom right now, in the shade. I like to keep my skin pasty white, and even with all the sunscreen in the world, the only way to ensure that is to stay out of the sun.

.....I sooooooooooooooo agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[martiangurll]

What about over makeup? What do you guys do? I put SPF50 below my makeup but I live in Spain and it's quite sunny so what can I do if I want to add during the day without upsetting my makeup?

There is no getting around it. You either have to reapply or take chances with less than stellar coverage. If I am actually in the sun, like a beach day or sports/outside activities, I sweat any way, so I use a CC or TM that I can reapply. That Paula Choice day defense I posted a link to back in the page before works well under make up and on its own, so I would use that in the future and just reapply if I get sweaty. I usually avoid the sun because I don't tolerate it very well. For daily coverage, I use a daytime moisturizer with sunblock, a foundation with sunblock over that, powder and then still avoid direct sunlight if I can by covering my face with glasses, a hat or visor, the sun visor in the car, all that. I reapply on arms and chest through out the day. A very big IF, if I have time I will touch up my foundation, using one with appropriate UVA and UVB protection.

I know most folks are fearful of sun cancer, but to be perfectly honest, I am just being vain here and trying to avoid sun damage and wrinkles. Ironically, I do get winter blues, so I use a light box and take lots of vitamin D! I know, I am a little wackadoo.

 

[erine1881]

There is no getting around it.  You either have to reapply or take chances with less than stellar coverage.  If I am actually in the sun, like a beach day or sports/outside activities, I sweat any way, so I use a CC or TM that I can reapply.  That Paula Choice day defense I posted a link to back in the page before works well under make up and on its own, so I would use that in the future and just reapply if I get sweaty.  I usually avoid the sun because I don't tolerate it very well.  For daily coverage, I use a daytime moisturizer with sunblock, a foundation with sunblock over that, powder and then still avoid direct sunlight if I can by covering my face with glasses, a hat or visor, the sun visor in the car, all that.  I reapply on arms and chest through out the day.  A very big IF, if I have time I will touch up my foundation, using one with appropriate UVA and UVB protection.  I know most folks are fearful of sun cancer, but to be perfectly honest, I am just being vain here and trying to avoid sun damage and wrinkles.  Ironically, I do get winter blues, so I use a light box and take lots of vitamin D!  I know, I am a little wackadoo.

I also don't want to fade my tattoos! I've spent thousands of $$ on them and i want them to stay as bright as they were the day i got them. So far they still are!