5 most overestimated MAC products
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shimmergrass
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1) wipes..... neutrogena ones are te times better for much less price
2) dazzleglasses... like u apply it 4-5 times and its gone.. WHat the....
3) MSFS except the natural ones... unless you want to look like a glitter bomb
4) nail polishes ..... expensive and bad formula
5) mascaras... any drugstore brand would be better in IMAO!
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2) dazzleglasses... like u apply it 4-5 times and its gone.. WHat the....
3) MSFS except the natural ones... unless you want to look like a glitter bomb
4) nail polishes ..... expensive and bad formula
5) mascaras... any drugstore brand would be better in IMAO!
shimmercoconut
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187 brush
I bought it in January and I've used it like 3x. I prefer to use my coastal scents stipplers or a flat top for foundation. I honestly feel like I wasted my $42
St. Germain, this is not a great formula. It applies very streaky and I have to blend with my finger in order for it to look ok
Vibrant Grape e/s This is not pigmented at all
Shell Pearl BP I bought this with liberty of london and promptly returned,it does not show up on my skin
tahitian sand BP This does not do anything either I just like the compact
I bought it in January and I've used it like 3x. I prefer to use my coastal scents stipplers or a flat top for foundation. I honestly feel like I wasted my $42
St. Germain, this is not a great formula. It applies very streaky and I have to blend with my finger in order for it to look ok
Vibrant Grape e/s This is not pigmented at all
Shell Pearl BP I bought this with liberty of london and promptly returned,it does not show up on my skin
tahitian sand BP This does not do anything either I just like the compact
Turpentine
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Strobe Liquid.
I am really trying to like this product, it looked great when I swatched it on the back of my hand, but as I applied it over my foundation it did absolutely nothing. The second time I mixed it with my foundation, still no glow or dewy finish
I might try the Strobe Cream instead
I am really trying to like this product, it looked great when I swatched it on the back of my hand, but as I applied it over my foundation it did absolutely nothing. The second time I mixed it with my foundation, still no glow or dewy finish
I might try the Strobe Cream instead
GoldenGirl
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MAC wipes - the smell is absolutely disgusting. I'd rather wipe my hands on a tissue in my bag when I swatch things at the MAC counter than to leave there with that smell on my hands. It makes me nauseous!
MAC foundations - Ive not tried them all, but I've tried SF powder, SF fluid, Select Tint (before it was DC'd), and Studio Tech. Blech! Some were too yellow, some too red, it was hard to color match me, and no matter how lightly I applied I always looked like I was wearing a mask. I want the "no makeup" makeup look so thumbs down on those.
Lustre eyeshadows - I only have one... Greensmoke... and will probably never buy another. It's a glittery mess. I'm 32. I don't do glitter.
The 187 - Really? A damn hear 50 dollar brush???? I ALMOST bought into the hype, bought the brush and promptly returned it the next day after realizing that NO brush is worth almost $50 unless it comes with a genie to grant me three wished so back to MAC it went.
That's about all I can think of for now...
MAC foundations - Ive not tried them all, but I've tried SF powder, SF fluid, Select Tint (before it was DC'd), and Studio Tech. Blech! Some were too yellow, some too red, it was hard to color match me, and no matter how lightly I applied I always looked like I was wearing a mask. I want the "no makeup" makeup look so thumbs down on those.
Lustre eyeshadows - I only have one... Greensmoke... and will probably never buy another. It's a glittery mess. I'm 32. I don't do glitter.
The 187 - Really? A damn hear 50 dollar brush???? I ALMOST bought into the hype, bought the brush and promptly returned it the next day after realizing that NO brush is worth almost $50 unless it comes with a genie to grant me three wished so back to MAC it went.
That's about all I can think of for now...
Shadowy Lady
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hehe all the products u hate I love
I'd had 187 for four years now and I use it everyday for foundation. St Germain is the best pink there is and also applies like a typical amp cream finish. It comes on quite creamy on me. Shell Pearl has become my HG highlighter. It shows as a peachy pearly glow on me (NW25). It's not meant to be a blush though and I also hear it can make dark skins look ashy.
Products I think are overrated:
- Shadestick - not crease proof at all for me
- All MES besides the Style Black one
- MSF's - really don't get the hype. I much prefer beauty powders
- foundations - neither of them are my faves. Studio sculpt is the best one I've tried and it's still a far cry from my beloved MUFE HD and Nars Sheer Glow
- Creamsheen lipstcks - all of the apply unevenly
- Dazzleglasses - i loved them at the begining (2008) but have since come to my senses. There's too lil product for how much we pay
Originally Posted by shimmercoconut
187 brush I bought it in January and I've used it like 3x. I prefer to use my coastal scents stipplers or a flat top for foundation. I honestly feel like I wasted my $42 St. Germain, this is not a great formula. It applies very streaky and I have to blend with my finger in order for it to look ok Shell Pearl BP I bought this with liberty of london and promptly returned,it does not show up on my skin |
hehe all the products u hate I love
Products I think are overrated:
- Shadestick - not crease proof at all for me
- All MES besides the Style Black one
- MSF's - really don't get the hype. I much prefer beauty powders
- foundations - neither of them are my faves. Studio sculpt is the best one I've tried and it's still a far cry from my beloved MUFE HD and Nars Sheer Glow
- Creamsheen lipstcks - all of the apply unevenly
- Dazzleglasses - i loved them at the begining (2008) but have since come to my senses. There's too lil product for how much we pay
murflegirl
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1. Dazzleglasses for sure. Not worth $18 at all.
2. Zoom Lash. Need I say more?
3. Nude lipsticks. Make me look terrible.
4. Purple Haze eyeshadow. No payoff at ALL.
5. Shadesticks. Dry out too quick--all that pulling on your eyelids is NOT GOOD folks!
2. Zoom Lash. Need I say more?
3. Nude lipsticks. Make me look terrible.
4. Purple Haze eyeshadow. No payoff at ALL.
5. Shadesticks. Dry out too quick--all that pulling on your eyelids is NOT GOOD folks!
fallenang3l211
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i'm kinda sad everyone is hating on shroom, fix+ and msfs! i love them! i agree on mes though, except style black. i LOVE mine!
1. feline smeared on me after like 2 seconds
2. shadowy lady i was so excited about..and i ended up hating it more than anything! its so chalky. what a waste.
3. old gold pigment..barf
4. any nude lipstick! i know it looks great on some of you girls, but they're horrible on me!
5. stereo rose msf...i just don't get it.
1. feline smeared on me after like 2 seconds
2. shadowy lady i was so excited about..and i ended up hating it more than anything! its so chalky. what a waste.
3. old gold pigment..barf
4. any nude lipstick! i know it looks great on some of you girls, but they're horrible on me!
5. stereo rose msf...i just don't get it.
kpenn
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1. MSFs - They all end up looking very glittery and pretty much the same on me. I could have only one and be quite content with it.
2. Shroom - This is way too shiny on my fair skin. I much prefer a truly matte highlighter.
3. Feline - I have no problem with it, I just don't understand buying 5 backups. It's not THAT great for me, just an average black liner.
4. Pigments - These are just not meant to be for me. I don't care what I mix/apply/blend them with, they largely turn out muddy and yield WAY too much fall-out to be worth the effort. They're still pretty to admire in their jars, though!
5. Shadesticks - I am just not going to buy these from now on. I have to tug too much on my eyelid when applying, and never seem to get even coverage.
2. Shroom - This is way too shiny on my fair skin. I much prefer a truly matte highlighter.
3. Feline - I have no problem with it, I just don't understand buying 5 backups. It's not THAT great for me, just an average black liner.
4. Pigments - These are just not meant to be for me. I don't care what I mix/apply/blend them with, they largely turn out muddy and yield WAY too much fall-out to be worth the effort. They're still pretty to admire in their jars, though!
5. Shadesticks - I am just not going to buy these from now on. I have to tug too much on my eyelid when applying, and never seem to get even coverage.
xjslx
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Not sure if I can hit 5, but here are mine...
- Carbon e/s. I never understood why this is so hailed about. It's just a simple plain black, and to be honest, NYX's Black e/s is much more pigmented than Carbon. And it's about 1/4 the price too.
- MAC Fix+. You can pretty much make your own, save a few tweaks =/
- MAC concealer. Does not sufficiently mask dark circles, not enough coverage but many rave about this product. Bobbi Brown's concealers kick ass in this department.
- MAC lipglasses. Awfully sticky and difficult to apply.... dries out your lips. Not pretty.
- Carbon e/s. I never understood why this is so hailed about. It's just a simple plain black, and to be honest, NYX's Black e/s is much more pigmented than Carbon. And it's about 1/4 the price too.
- MAC Fix+. You can pretty much make your own, save a few tweaks =/
- MAC concealer. Does not sufficiently mask dark circles, not enough coverage but many rave about this product. Bobbi Brown's concealers kick ass in this department.
- MAC lipglasses. Awfully sticky and difficult to apply.... dries out your lips. Not pretty.
miss_primer
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-Lavender Whip Lipstick. It just did not work. No matter what gloss or lipliner, I could not make it work.
-Merrily MB when it first was released. It was just straight up red. I don't care what MAC's description of this product was, it looked like I had bright red cheeks. No matter how light of a hand or brush I used it just looked like I over did it. ( I am NC44 for reference).
-Merrily MB when it first was released. It was just straight up red. I don't care what MAC's description of this product was, it looked like I had bright red cheeks. No matter how light of a hand or brush I used it just looked like I over did it. ( I am NC44 for reference).
Karen_B
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I can't believe all the hatred for shadesticks, I love them! MESs I also find are OK, but I am over the wild infatuation I had for them initially.
Some stuff I find overrated:
* Dazzleglasses. These are lovely, but way too expensive for the amount that you get and the effect isn't THAT magical. (I wish they'd bring back the 3D glasses instead!)
* Beauty Marked e/s. I cannot get this to look right.
* Carbon e/s. Like xjslx said, this is just a matte black and there are cheaper versions that work equally well or better.
* Fix +. Don't get the point of this, it's just expensive water.
Some stuff I find overrated:
* Dazzleglasses. These are lovely, but way too expensive for the amount that you get and the effect isn't THAT magical. (I wish they'd bring back the 3D glasses instead!)
* Beauty Marked e/s. I cannot get this to look right.
* Carbon e/s. Like xjslx said, this is just a matte black and there are cheaper versions that work equally well or better.
* Fix +. Don't get the point of this, it's just expensive water.
Susanne
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1. Paints in general
2. nude lipsticks
3. Prep + Prime eyes (does not work at all)
4. Highlight Powder Marine Life from To The Beach (there are so many great blushes that work as good and the powder looks sad without the overspray)
5. e/s duos from Suite Array (September 08)
2. nude lipsticks
3. Prep + Prime eyes (does not work at all)
4. Highlight Powder Marine Life from To The Beach (there are so many great blushes that work as good and the powder looks sad without the overspray)
5. e/s duos from Suite Array (September 08)
hhhmm i'm sure i have done this before but i am now doing an updated one!
feline eye kohl.... seriously can it really be that amazing... or different from zero by ud!?
porcilain pink msf - i recently got this and was very excited. but i feel let down. it's pretty but nothing unique imo
shadesticks - hard and just not worth it1 give me a paint or paint pot anyday!
myth - i only got this because people raved about it being the best nude... well it doesn't work on me at all! even if i apply gloss... just makes me look weird!
feline eye kohl.... seriously can it really be that amazing... or different from zero by ud!?
porcilain pink msf - i recently got this and was very excited. but i feel let down. it's pretty but nothing unique imo
shadesticks - hard and just not worth it1 give me a paint or paint pot anyday!
myth - i only got this because people raved about it being the best nude... well it doesn't work on me at all! even if i apply gloss... just makes me look weird!
thiscarmen
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- Creme D'Nude lipstick. A little too nude for me, especially in th summer.
- Soft and Gentle MSF. Crazy shimmery chunky glitter that makes me look crazy.
- Dazzleglasses. The glitteryness of Dazzleglasses are fun at first, but get pretty old pretty fast. And totally not worth it for the amount you're getting.
- Creme Cup listick. It's nothing spectacular lol. It just looks a bit boring.
Don't get me wrong; I really enjoy these products (at specific times...for specific purposes...), but they just weren't as great as I expected them to be.
- Soft and Gentle MSF. Crazy shimmery chunky glitter that makes me look crazy.
- Dazzleglasses. The glitteryness of Dazzleglasses are fun at first, but get pretty old pretty fast. And totally not worth it for the amount you're getting.
- Creme Cup listick. It's nothing spectacular lol. It just looks a bit boring.
Don't get me wrong; I really enjoy these products (at specific times...for specific purposes...), but they just weren't as great as I expected them to be.
