MAC Magnetic Nude Collection (December 26, 2013)

[liba]

Liba, do you think Sensual Sparks and Cozy Up from Apres Chic are similar/dupes since both are described as caramel? I missed Cozy Up so I'm hoping this will be a substitute.

Cozy Up is much peachier and lighter and also yellower, plus it's matte. Sensual Sparks was much more of a brown color, like honey or caramel with just a touch of peachy undertone. It looked pretty on paper and ought to be a great MLBB for some folks. There's a mid-tone nude color in the Huggables that's a lot cooler and grayer that I have my eye on. I'm glad these collections are coming out at the same time - makes it easy to find the perfect nudes and MLBBs between the two.

 

[pinkpaint]

Cozy Up is much peachier and lighter and also yellower, plus it's matte. Sensual Sparks was much more of a brown color, like honey or caramel with just a touch of peachy undertone. It looked pretty on paper and ought to be a great MLBB for some folks. There's a mid-tone nude color in the Huggables that's a lot cooler and grayer that I have my eye on. I'm glad these collections are coming out at the same time - makes it easy to find the perfect nudes and MLBBs between the two.

Thanks so much!

Even though it's different, it still sounds great. And it may actually suit me better than Cozy Up. I'm excited!

 

[liba]

Thanks so much!

Even though it's different, it still sounds great. And it may actually suit me better than Cozy Up. I'm excited!

Cozy Up is great, but for deeper skin tones, you'd want to be comfortable with lighter nude lips. I think SS will be easier to wear.

 

[Debbs]

All this Earthshine MSF talk reminds me that I need to show the supposedly in rotation one some love. I backed up my back up which now seems crazy as they are all so neglected. A gentle reminder to slow down on the back up frenzy,lol. Note to self.

 

[singer82]

Oooo wonder is that nude like Restrict?

Cozy Up is much peachier and lighter and also yellower, plus it's matte. Sensual Sparks was much more of a brown color, like honey or caramel with just a touch of peachy undertone. It looked pretty on paper and ought to be a great MLBB for some folks. There's a mid-tone nude color in the Huggables that's a lot cooler and grayer that I have my eye on. I'm glad these collections are coming out at the same time  - makes it easy to find the perfect nudes and MLBBs between the two.

 

[misfitted]

Not sure if this has been posted already, oops on me if it has. Swatch of Pleasure Model EDB. Excuse the quality, it was the best I could do with a screen shot. Credit to Instagram user @makeupstash.

 

[liba]

Oooo wonder is that nude like Restrict?

Not in the slightest! The shades in this collection are soft but more MLBBs than nudes.

Feed the Senses is the only color that's come down the pike that's anywhere near Restrict-level beauty and style. There was a Sheen Supreme that was sort of similar to Restrict too, but it wasn't as subtle and it was a little too patchy and sheer too.

 

[KrystalAnne]

Okay, all of you made me play with Earthshine just now. It's so puuurdy! I love the colors mixed without the darkest color. And I love the darkest color on it's own. What a unique MSF it is (at least in my own collection). Without a light hand, I do look a tad overdone.

 

[liba]

Okay, all of you made me play with Earthshine just now. It's so puuurdy! I love the colors mixed without the darkest color. And I love the darkest color on it's own. What a unique MSF it is (at least in my own collection). Without a light hand, I do look a tad overdone.

I had to skip Earthshine - it was just the wrongest wrong shade on me. On the other hand, I can totally rock Goldstone, Worldly Wealth, Exotic Ember and StBS. Earthshine was just the wrong brown! We've had so many great brown MSFs and blushes since then at least. I think there will be plenty more next year, too.

 

[KrystalAnne]

I had to skip Earthshine - it was just the wrongest wrong shade on me. On the other hand, I can totally rock Goldstone, Worldly Wealth, Exotic Ember and StBS. Earthshine was just the wrong brown! We've had so many great brown MSFs and blushes since then at least. I think there will be plenty more next year, too.

I have felt like that about it, too, and I never made the effort to make it work. But I think I can maneuver around the dark plum color to use the gold and light brown shades together without much plum in the mix. I'm just usually pressed for time when doing my makeup so I haven't played with it in fear I will look like I slapped dirt all over my cheeks. The dark color seems like a great eyeshadow, too!

I have skipper's remorse over WW.

I need to pull out EE again, I like that one, too. But, I don't have many brown MSFs & blushes so I'll be looking forward to more in the future so that I may possibly find my perfect brown!

 

[liba]

I have felt like that about it, too, and I never made the effort to make it work. But I think I can maneuver around the dark plum color to use the gold and light brown shades together without much plum in the mix. I'm just usually pressed for time when doing my makeup so I haven't played with it in fear I will look like I slapped dirt all over my cheeks. The dark color seems like a great eyeshadow, too!

I have skipper's remorse over WW.

I need to pull out EE again, I like that one, too. But, I don't have many brown MSFs & blushes so I'll be looking forward to more in the future so that I may possibly find my perfect brown!

You should REALLY check out Scene to be Seen!!!! That's not only a beautiful brown base shade, but it's honestly one of the most exciting and outrageous MSFs MAC's ever put out. It's just so damn beautiful in every way!!!

 

[KrystalAnne]

You should REALLY check out Scene to be Seen!!!! That's not only a beautiful brown base shade, but it's honestly one of the most exciting and outrageous MSFs MAC's ever put out. It's just so damn beautiful in every way!!!

I have it and have been wearing it very often since I picked it up. I do love it!

I almost skipped it, too.

 

[SydVicious]

Very pretty!! The color is not for me, as I prefer pink,purples and corals but it's still a lovely color.

 

[meker]

It's NOTHING like Sushi Kiss. All the lippies in this collection are very soft, gentle MLBB sorts of shades. The only one that's a bit stronger is Carnal Instinct, and even that one isn't super dramatic. The peach one was very soft, not very pastel-y and not really bright. It was peach, not nude, but closer to a nude peach than a fruity bright peach. Personally, I'm probably skipping them all and spending my MLBB money on the Huggable Lip Colours instead! I'm excited to try that formula!

Thanks liba..I guess I will def have to see swatches of the lippies to determine what I'm getting now.

 

[purplevines]

It's NOTHING like Sushi Kiss. All the lippies in this collection are very soft, gentle MLBB sorts of shades. The only one that's a bit stronger is Carnal Instinct, and even that one isn't super dramatic. The peach one was very soft, not very pastel-y and not really bright. It was peach, not nude, but closer to a nude peach than a fruity bright peach.

Personally, I'm probably skipping them all and spending my MLBB money on the Huggable Lip Colours instead! I'm excited to try that formula!

so, a smoother less pigmented Runway Hit?

 

[bvenice1920]

All this Earthshine MSF talk reminds me that I need to show the supposedly in rotation one some love. I backed up my back up which now seems crazy as they are all so neglected. A gentle reminder to slow down on the back up frenzy,lol. Note to self.

Yes show that baby some love lol!!!

 

[bvenice1920]

I had to skip Earthshine - it was just the wrongest wrong shade on me. On the other hand, I can totally rock Goldstone, Worldly Wealth, Exotic Ember and StBS. Earthshine was just the wrong brown! We've had so many great brown MSFs and blushes since then at least. I think there will be plenty more next year, too.

Ok and thank you @liba for making me go play in my goldstone lol I forgot all about it in the bottom of my stack lol

 

[liba]

Ok and thank you @liba for making me go play in my goldstone lol I forgot all about it in the bottom of my stack lol

Those Semi-Precious MSFs are all fantastic!!!!! Goldstone, Pearl and Crystal Pink were my absolute favorites of all time until this year (they're still my favorites for simpler MSFs - the amazing ones from this year like Adored, Rio, StBS and CoA are all a little more fancy and complicated).

 

[ROlean]

Nah, browner…maybe more in the vicinity of a creamier, deeper Freckletone? We will see pix soon from itzbecuzirock 

This would be so perfect. Freckletone has been the only nude i can get to work for me strait from the tube. I even use it to layer over other not so flattering shades like hot chocolate and feed the senses.

 

[romi79_2008]

I think I`m in for the blushes