MAC Punk Couture Collection (December 26, 2013)

BrittLuvsMakeup

BrittLuvsMakeup

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I placed separate orders for each of the lipsticks and so far, Punk Couture has shipped. Now I'm just waiting on those shipment confirmations for Instigator and Studded Kiss and I'll be set. I'm so happy that they are shipping them out earlier than expected because now I'll have the opportunity to decide before the release date if they are worth backing up based on how much I like them on me.
 
pinkpaint

pinkpaint

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@Liba Thanks so much for your reviews! They're so helpful. It's weird, when I see swatches, sometimes, everything starts to look the same (and it shouldn't, since I'm a painter lol). But when reading about the products I can imagine exactly what you're describing.

So now I need everything lol. Well, all the lipsticks, at least. And probably the black CSG. I think that was my original list all along lol. And I'm actually glad that you ladies are getting your items sooner. I can't wait to see how they look on everyone. It just makes me more excited.
 
Melrose

Melrose

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I just have to say thanks to erine! Several days ago she gave me very detailed advice on how to help my terminally chapped lips survive retro matte lippies. WOW! What a difference her suggestions made on the condition of my lips. I bought my first mac P&P and my lips will never be without it again! Thanks erine!
 
sherm

sherm

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So excited that my Instigator and Punk Couture shipped already! Liba, your reviews have me curious about the glosses again, and Studded Kiss is looking HOT in that swatch photo, so...I might be back for more. We need an emoji throwing fistfuls of money around. LOL.
 
rooocelle

rooocelle

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This collection is gonna be the death of my wallet. I'm so curious about Studded Kiss! Def gonna buy Punk Couture and Instigator. Can't wait for your swatches. I'll have to wait till january, why do I live in Europe???
 
pinkpaint

pinkpaint

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sherm said:
So excited that my Instigator and Punk Couture shipped already! Liba, your reviews have me curious about the glosses again, and Studded Kiss is looking HOT in that swatch photo, so...I might be back for more. We need an emoji throwing fistfuls of money around. LOL.
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And another one on the ground looking for more lol
 
liba

liba

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pinkpaint said:
@Liba Thanks so much for your reviews! They're so helpful. It's weird, when I see swatches, sometimes, everything starts to look the same (and it shouldn't, since I'm a painter lol). But when reading about the products I can imagine exactly what you're describing.

So now I need everything lol. Well, all the lipsticks, at least. And probably the black CSG. I think that was my original list all along lol. And I'm actually glad that you ladies are getting your items sooner. I can't wait to see how they look on everyone. It just makes me more excited.
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Swatches are tough - all those crappy filters, plus the internet web color palette further limits the subtleties. Then, when you wear a really good lipstick color, you see all these subtle nuances depending on how the light is hitting the planes of your lips - that's what separates a great lipstick shade from a good one. Plus, a really good texture or application is almost impossible to convey in a photo, compared to a description. So, I'm into it!!! Thanks!
 
deadSAVVY

deadSAVVY

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Thanks for the info Liba! I might pick up the quad too. And I'm still kicking myself for not preordering!! Atleast you lovely ladies can share your thoughts and swatches so I know which way to go lol ;)
 
MACina

MACina

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Faith05Hope07 said:
I'm so happy everyone is getting their goodies!!
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Me too
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RayRay88

RayRay88

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liba said:
It's a possibility. The colors DO run slightly on the cool side, though. Idol Eyes is a really unique duochrome combo of pale grey and champagne, with a lavender undercast. Magic Moor is rich and pigmented but it's also a rather dirty, cool purple - it's not a color I can always reach for with my coloring. All Races is too pale and pinkish for me, but for some people, especially on the NW side, I could see it becoming a staple. And Carbon (say no more). If you have the All Woman or Inner Strength quad, this might not be a necessity. If you have the purple palette from Tartan Tales, that one has both Magic Moor and Idol Eyes (I've got that one, which is the other reason I'm passing on this quad) My opinion is to check it out in person, unless you prefer pale, cooler tones on the eyes. I enjoyed swatching it, but I'm not getting it.  You're welcome (plus thank to everyone else for all the thanks!) The CSGs are a step up from the Style Black glimmerglasses but they still are sheer-ish. I've got the sort of coloring where wearing stuff with a greyed out cast is very flattering, but if you're not someone that does well with that, you may not like to use the glosses except on top of other things, rather than on their own and/or for layering.  They're CSGs, so they're not sticky at all. I only tried them by themselves and over the PC lipsticks, but they are absolutely layering glosses, so you could wear them over anything you want to beautifully deepen. They will do stuff like balance out brown tones in reds and roses and mauves and deepen colors so pink will turn mauve with one of them on top. The gold one will balance out undertones a bit too - over Hautecore, it further neutralized the very slight red cast it had just due to my natural lip color and made it look even blacker. The sparkles are smoother and finer than dazzleglass, but just big enough to really show up well. If you remember the dazzleglass cremes, the feel is quite similar, but the glitter is less gritty and harsh. The sparkle colors show up really well. There isn't a ton of product in the tubes, though, so I'm BUing. I think they're worth the money. Just do not expect pigmented gloss. As far as this type of black veil gloss goes, it's a high quality version that's better than a lot of older ones and ones from other brans that are patchy, or settle or not quite dark enough. I don't have Diva, but from what I've seen of it, it's leaning very Diva, but with the richness of FOD - less brown than FOD for sure. It's not the unique color in this collection, but with one of the glosses on top, its beauty really shines. I was going to skip, then BAM. But I'm not backing up. Swatches are tough - all those crappy filters, plus the internet web color palette further limits the subtleties. Then, when you wear a really good lipstick color, you see all these subtle nuances depending on how the light is hitting the planes of your lips - that's what separates a great lipstick shade from a good one. Plus, a really good texture or application is almost impossible to convey in a photo, compared to a description. So, I'm into it!!! Thanks!
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If you HAD to pick one CSG from this collection, which one would you choose? Thanks for all the wonderful descriptions!
 
smileyt06

smileyt06

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Is anyone else still waiting for their shipping confirmation like me. I really hope it comes soon. I only ordered a day after everyone found out!
 
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DeeDee2013

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My ordered shipped as well. Definitely wasn't expecting it so soon. Liba, thank you so much for your thorough reviews. You're so helpful, patient and nice. I've never witnessed you being rude or condescending in your post. You're a great contribution to this forum. Thank you!!!:bouquet:
 
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