MAC Alluring Aquatic Collection (May 22, 2014)

[surfroxy]

I don't want the bag, but I hope, I can grab the brushes. I also want siren song, because I love altered beige from TR and they seem to be similar.

I really wish I had purchased a few BU's of this! I'm down to the last little bit and I have forced myself to pick up a different lipstick to savour it!

 

[ahoythere]

I have asked this question before, as well as someone else, and have never received an answer. Can someone out there please tell me if the pro discount is being honored in places where the collection has already dropped? Thank you

Yes, Pro discount was applied to mine today!

 

[MRV]

I've been wearing AS today as blush. It gives a natural glow. Love it! Here's Mystical with GoR. Not the same.

 

[ahoythere]

Urrrrggh. Golden is VERY yellow on NW. I'll PM you immediately.

I know I KNOW! I just got confused while waiting on the phone for 20 minutes for the Pro people to sort my shit out and it just jumped into my cart! But it's cool, I have an olive goddess for a sister who will appreciate it. It will get loved by one of us!

 

[cr8zy4MAC]

Yes, Pro discount was applied to mine today!

Thank You!!!

 

[Purrkitten]

I hope I get mine tomorrow, but I guess I have to wait till Monday :/

Mine gets to me certainly after the weekend. Tomorrow we have holidays, it's a non-working day.

 

[Natascha1102BLN]

more pics





Aphrodite’s Shell


Sea Worship e/s, Silver Sun e/s


Goddess of the Sea Lipstick ,Mystical Lipstick

 

[mosha010]

Thanks for all the pics ladies. You look beautiful but im waiting swatches on people nc 30, 35 you are 20nc or 20nw or less lol

I tried refined golden today at the Mac store. And I think I've found my bronzer. It really did look natural on my face.. And not like mud lol. I did afterwards put some cheeky to accentuate the cheekbones and highlight and I used full of joy out of sheer color play. Now I want full of joy

 

[Purrkitten]

Now I want full of joy

 

[erine1881]

It is all part of the "snark" package and we love you for that!  :tip:  

Must be! :lol:

So neither golden or refined golden would be suitable for nw10? ;(

I'm hoping upon hopes that this isn't true. I am nw15* and now I'm worried because I want a compact so bad *I only got matched once and have never bought anything so unsure if it's accurate

Ideally you'll want to look for a more pink-based bronzer, as when you tan, you tan more pink, not golden, which is what these bronzers are more of, golden in tone. Warmer-toned bronzers on cooler-toned skin looks unnatural.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I'm very yellow-toned and didn't like either bronzer when I tried them in store. I also didn't like the Hey Sailor Nude on Board for the same reason. I prefer bronzers with red undertones; I think they look more natural.

I like the compact but I'm not getting it because I know I'll never use what's inside it. I bought a beautiful Guerlain bronzer instead.

Exactly. All three are very yellow (you can add Soft Sand as the 4th yellow-based bronzer), which just looks horrible on any pink complexion. A good test is to take a selfie with the wrong bronzer applied. Any smartphone camera will pick up the yellowness of the powder as it clashes with pink undertones. The difference will be very noticeable where the color fades into your natural pink undertone (ears, neckline, etc.).

On those beauties with olive or golden undertones and/or darker complexions, Golden or Refined Golden will look absolutely beautiful.

In a nutshell: Bronzers should be chosen based on undertones rather than the level of darkness. I (NW18) can pull off a very dark bronzer - with a light hand - when it has the right undertones, but unfortunately, it doesn't work the other way round. A yellow-based bronzer will always look "off" on NW skin, even if I apply it super lightly.

Of course, everybody can buy and wear whatever they want. But why waste money on a product that won't work nor will look good?

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

AS looks so beautiful! I like that its not yellow but more rose golden. I think thats the only thing I am going to buy from this collection

 

[NaomiH]

IMO, they are not suitable AT ALL. Golden will definitely be an oompa loompa yellow craziness. If you have to get a bronzer from AA and you are NW, then go for Refined Golden. It is less yellow, but it has more sparkle.



If you just want it for the product, then go for it. Personally, I only buy products that I will actually use.




Exactly. All three are very yellow (you can add Soft Sand as the 4th yellow-based bronzer), which just looks horrible on any pink complexion. A good test is to take a selfie with the wrong bronzer applied. Any smartphone camera will pick up the yellowness of the powder as it clashes with pink undertones. The difference will be very noticeable where the color fades into your natural pink undertone (ears, neckline, etc.).

On those beauties with olive or golden undertones and/or darker complexions, Golden or Refined Golden will look absolutely beautiful.

In a nutshell: Bronzers should be chosen based on undertones rather than the level of darkness. I (NW18) can pull off a very dark bronzer - with a light hand - when it has the right undertones, but unfortunately, it doesn't work the other way round. A yellow-based bronzer will always look "off" on NW skin, even if I apply it super lightly.

Of course, everybody can buy and wear whatever they want. But why waste money on a product that won't work nor will look good?

That was really helpful, thank you @Mac-Guy.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I know I KNOW! I just got confused while waiting on the phone for 20 minutes for the Pro people to sort my shit out and it just jumped into my cart! But it's cool, I have an olive goddess for a sister who will appreciate it. It will get loved by one of us!

You'll make your sister happy

 

[Mac-Guy]

That was really helpful, thank you @Mac-Guy.

My pleasure.

 

[itskathleeeen]

Here's what I'm getting in this collection! Extra Dimension Eye Shadow - Lorelei Extra Dimension Bronzer - Delphic Extra Dimension Blush - Sea Me Hear Me Lipglass- Water Deities Lipstick - Enchanted One Lipstick - Mystical So glad I saved up money for this collection! The packaging is to die for!

 

[PixieDancer]

IMO, they are not suitable AT ALL. Golden will definitely be an oompa loompa yellow craziness. If you have to get a bronzer from AA and you are NW, then go for Refined Golden. It is less yellow, but it has more sparkle.



If you just want it for the product, then go for it. Personally, I only buy products that I will actually use.




Exactly. All three are very yellow (you can add Soft Sand as the 4th yellow-based bronzer), which just looks horrible on any pink complexion. A good test is to take a selfie with the wrong bronzer applied. Any smartphone camera will pick up the yellowness of the powder as it clashes with pink undertones. The difference will be very noticeable where the color fades into your natural pink undertone (ears, neckline, etc.).

On those beauties with olive or golden undertones and/or darker complexions, Golden or Refined Golden will look absolutely beautiful.

In a nutshell: Bronzers should be chosen based on undertones rather than the level of darkness. I (NW18) can pull off a very dark bronzer - with a light hand - when it has the right undertones, but unfortunately, it doesn't work the other way round. A yellow-based bronzer will always look "off" on NW skin, even if I apply it super lightly.

Of course, everybody can buy and wear whatever they want. But why waste money on a product that won't work nor will look good?

What would be your rec for NC30/35 out of these 4 bronzing products? I don't own Golden or RG so I'd be willing to try one with this collection. And the EDB have me interested as well. Just don't want to get ALL THE THINGS! HeeHee Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[PrincessPeachy]

After trying everything now, my must-haves I recommend from this collection are - Aphrodite's Shell, Goddess Of The Sea, Lorelei, Silver Sun & Modern Lure

 

[Mac-Guy]

What would be your rec for NC30/35 out of these 4 bronzing products? I don't own Golden or RG so I'd be willing to try one with this collection. And the EDB have me interested as well. Just don't want to get ALL THE THINGS! HeeHee Thanks in advance for the help!

Seriously, you can pull off all four and they will all look beautiful on you as AA is just gorgeous on medium warm complexion. Forget your low buy and get them all. It all comes down what you expect and/or like about bronzers. I think Delphic is the most unique though, so if you only buy one, I'd go with D. HTH

 

[emberdarling]

IMO, they are not suitable AT ALL. Golden will definitely be an oompa loompa yellow craziness. If you have to get a bronzer from AA and you are NW, then go for Refined Golden. It is less yellow, but it has more sparkle.



If you just want it for the product, then go for it. Personally, I only buy products that I will actually use.




Exactly. All three are very yellow (you can add Soft Sand as the 4th yellow-based bronzer), which just looks horrible on any pink complexion. A good test is to take a selfie with the wrong bronzer applied. Any smartphone camera will pick up the yellowness of the powder as it clashes with pink undertones. The difference will be very noticeable where the color fades into your natural pink undertone (ears, neckline, etc.).

On those beauties with olive or golden undertones and/or darker complexions, Golden or Refined Golden will look absolutely beautiful.

In a nutshell: Bronzers should be chosen based on undertones rather than the level of darkness. I (NW18) can pull off a very dark bronzer - with a light hand - when it has the right undertones, but unfortunately, it doesn't work the other way round. A yellow-based bronzer will always look "off" on NW skin, even if I apply it super lightly.

Of course, everybody can buy and wear whatever they want. But why waste money on a product that won't work nor will look good?

Thanks for your input and advice! I reallly want the compact (like I said I don't have any and would really like this one) so it would be nice to depot it. But in all honesty I'm completely lost on color theory and what undertones I have. I have zero knowledge on it and it goes right over my head.