MAC X Toledo Collection (Feb 5, 2015)

[Pretty Honeybee]

My baby in her new home

 

[fabulousmoolah]

I wore KR with no problem but today I tried RP and it would not get on my brush. I rubbed the brush across aggressively and it would not pick up. I had to use my stiffest, scratchiest brush really hard to get some powder up.

 

[Rebellefleur]

I ended up getting a lot ... lol well a lot of lipsticks that is.. im not a huge fan of the blush packaging but I wanted kindergarten red.
as for the lipsticks I backed up sin ( I have the RHPS one), oxblood, victorianna, opera and Barbeque

 

[Vandekamp]

Wow... Just wow...

Unbelievable.

I bought oxblood, all the blushes, and chlorophyll mascara. None of the blushes show up on me except kindergarten but the price is a little steep for the coverage. The mascara is a keeper for me simply because my Inglot one is a deeper shade.

Thanks for the heads up. Glad I decided to skip the blushes. I have enough anyway.

I just got back from Macy's...I swatched all the lipsticks and considered getting one of the reds but they all just looked the same on my skin and I b2m for Relentlessly Red a few months ago and barely wear it - the guy at mac told me it was a more matte version of Victoriana (the only red I was really eyeing) so I skipped.  But I did get Sin and Oxblood for my cousin. I wanted the Violentwink eyeshadow palette, but StarsN Rockets was the only standout one for me - I'll just get it in pan for my new z palette lol. Money saved! I think I am officially done with buying from this collection lol.

I got Victoriana too. I was not impressed. I will likely send it back. In fact, all of the reds in the collection are very similar. I agree. I did like Opera. I have a feeling that will be the breakout color in the collection for me. I still have not received my order from Nordstroms for Oxblood. I will make the final determination when I see OB.

Barbecue is

Barbecue looks very pretty on you.

 

[Vandekamp]

I ended up getting a lot ... lol well a lot of lipsticks that is.. im not a huge fan of the blush packaging but I wanted kindergarten red. as for the lipsticks  I backed up sin ( I have the RHPS one), oxblood, victorianna, opera and Barbeque

Wow. Nice haul. Congrats. Which lipstick is your favorite?

 

[Vandekamp]

I wore KR with no problem but today I tried RP and it would not get on my brush. I rubbed the brush across aggressively and it would not pick up. I had to use my stiffest, scratchiest brush really hard to get some powder up.

I'm glad you liked KR. Sorry to hear that RP did not work out. I am so glad I decided to pass on the blush.

 

[Rebellefleur]

Wow. Nice haul. Congrats. Which lipstick is your favorite?

Thanks I think Victoriana... however I didnt really have a chance to play with anything other than swatch everything at the counter cause I had to work nights ): I rolled myself out of bed to make sure I got everything.. but OB Lipglass was already sold out sadly =\
The reds all swatched very similar though.. thats why I skipped tenor voice.

 

[Vandekamp]

I went to my counter to check out the collection.  Really wanted Kindergarten Red but of course, it had a film over the top of it which the MA had to wipe off before I could get any color payoff.  When I was finally able to try it, the color payoff was still not great and it just looked pink on me.  Barbecue with Auburn liner turned out better than I thought it would so I picked it up, with it's matching lipglass as well as Victoriana lipstick and lipglass.  I was disappointed in Sin lipglass. I didn't think it looked like the lipstick at all.  Wanted Bellgreens and Violetwink but I will attend the event next week and maybe purchase them then.  I'm wearing Chlorafill mascara now.  It's such a crazy color but I didn't buy it because I knew I would never wear it. 

Thanks for the review. I am not hearing great things about the blush. Glad is skipped the blushes.

Glam is a jem! Now that you have seen all the reds in person, do you think I should grab TV and Opera too? I need enabling! :haha:

Trust me. You will love Opera. It is such a beautiful deep true red. It reminds me of a smoother matte version of Ruby Woo. Get it.

 

[Vandekamp]

officially in loveeeeee with everything

Nice Glammy. I don't think you missed. I hope you enjoy it all.

Oxblood gloss - :eyelove: Adorable sweet & sexy pale rose peachy nude. LOVE it on. I just ordered another. Kindergarten Red blush - LOVE LOVE it on. Its a soft pale strawberry peaches & cream healthy flush skin shade. Mine is very pigmented & soft. I used the darker red part on the apples of my cheeks blended back & then used the top lightest shade to highlight high on the cheekbone.The oxblood gloss with this blush is a very pretty healthy look combo. Sorry for my very very dry hands. :amused:

Thank you. I hope mine will arrive today from Nordstroms. Nice swatches.

 

[Vandekamp]

My Oxblood lip gloss came earlier this week (pure love!!!) and the lipstick comes tomorrow. I went to the store today to pick up heroine lip liner but ended up getting Victoriana too. It is gorgeous!!! Looks exactly like damn glamorous on me, which I love. I swatched azalea blossom, and I think I may need to go back and get it. RP was a disappointment, and KR was just okay.

I am so glad to hear that a sister feel in love with Oxblood. Good to know. Thank you.

Loveee all my new pretties

It looks like Christmas over there to me. Congrats on a great haul.

 

[allthingsglam]

Played with my goodies loveeeeee everything blushes work like I expected My only not love is the brush I loveeee the design handle is stunning but the brush hairs is not soft and feels funny up against my skin o well one dud is not badd Hope everybody is enjoying thier goodies like I am

 

[taya786]

Played with my goodies loveeeeee everything blushes work like I expected My only not love is the brush I loveeee the design handle is stunning but the brush hairs is not soft and feels funny up against my skin o well one dud is not badd Hope everybody is enjoying thier goodies like I am

I'm glad you liked everything♡I ordered the brush but didn't get it yet . However I did see it at the store and I think it's way overpriced and the handle seems very cheapI will be returning that as soon as I get it.

 

[NATlar]

MAC UK website had a glitch other week and accidentally released the Oxblood lipstick which I missed out on getting as they realised and removed it lol but a lovely girl got two and sold one to me

 

[crayolaforeyes]

It stinks, I ordered Oxblood assoon as it was up on Nordstroms site - I check my order today and it says "cancelled, unable to fulfill" they never sent an email, no I am sorry, I had to log into site to find this out. Irritating!!

 

[xxbluemoonxx]

I love the packaging and love a few colors, but I already have dupes for them. I don't know if they're worth it or not.

 

[Jennifae]

Trust me. You will love Opera. It is such a beautiful deep true red. It reminds me of a smoother matte version of Ruby Woo. Get it.

This is what I wanted to hear. I'm glad I decided to get Opera. I can't wait to try it!

 

[elegant-one]

great picture swatches @elegant-one . i am so glad you love them!!!! KR is so pretty!!!!!

you know i'm a sucker for a pretty blush!!! it might be coming home with me soon!!! and that l/g....omg!!! love!

Thanks my dear!

BOTH would be SO pretty on you!!!!

 

[elegant-one]

It stinks, I ordered Oxblood assoon as it was up on Nordstroms site - I check my order today and it says "cancelled, unable to fulfill" they never sent an email, no I am sorry, I had to log into site to find this out. Irritating!!

That is really really terrible! I would be upset. So sorry this happened to you.

 

[elegant-one]

Thank you. I hope mine will arrive today from Nordstroms. Nice swatches.

Thanks Vande!!!! I really hope you end up loving it!

 

[CiaoBellaa]

Update- Victoriana is SO pretty on. Reaffirmed standout of the collection, imo.