All about Natural MSF's

[pugmommy7]

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Originally Posted by maxcat I'm hoping they're like the beauty powder with sundressing. Which I could eat is so good. I don't really like the MSFs all that much b/c they're SO glittery... They're a little too NSFW for me... and I'm finding that MAC sometimes forgets their clientele ain't all twentysomething... it would be nice to have something for the edging 40 demographic.

I was just thinking that. i am 32 and my skin can look like a 1970's truckstop waitress if i am not careful with the shimmer

. But young,tighter skin looks so awesome with it!
i am psyced for these. chunky glitter doesn't suit me,bag that I am

 

[Cool Kitten]

i'm 33 and the MSFs look awesome on me...It depends on the skin, not age.
Other than Naked You none of the MSFs have chunky glitter IMO.

 

[maxcat]

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Originally Posted by pugmommy7 my skin can look like a 1970's truckstop waitress if i am not careful with the shimmer

OMG, that made my day!! Permission to borrow? B/c that hit the nail right on the head and described it to a T!!
Can't... stop... giggling...

 

[maxcat]

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Originally Posted by Cool Kitten i'm 33 and the MSFs look awesome on me...It depends on the skin, not age. Other than Naked You none of the MSFs have chunky glitter IMO.

The Lingerie ones both did, and all of them have been just insanely shiny chunk glitter or not...
I guess it's just a case of what you're comfortable with - and it's great you love the msf's and get lots of use out of them... I've got to respectfully disagree about the skin - mine is in really superb shape... it's just that I'm not comfortable with the look when I'm not on counter and in "the real world".
And I understand my client's frustration. EVERYTHING of late save for deneuve and parts of sundressing has been shiny/glittery/pink/aqua/ - and tough to pull off in their lives and work situations. These women love MAC and love makeup - and they legitimately feel they're being forgotten even though they're our best client base.

 

[Shimmer]

Maxcat, I have to agree with you, even though I'm 27, and not technically a part of that particular client base (yet!!!!) I can appreciate that point of view because I don't necessarily want to always look like a glitter bomb went off on my face either!

 

[libra14]

I am 32 and I use Porcelain Pink every single day on my cheeks. It brightens my skin. However, my New Vegas, Shimpagne, and Petticoat are way too shiny for me. I've only tried each one time though so who knows. I am not a truck stop (LOL) waitress but I feel like I look like one when I wear too much shimmer. These new MSF's sound good to me.

 

[SMMY]

49 and I still use Msfs. I'm lucky enough to have inherited decent skin for my age-not a lot of wrinkles and not a lot of huge pores-thanks Mom. I think for me the key is using a light, light touch. I just want a tiny accent, so skunk blush application is mandatory. I usually use it over a matte blush or in the case of metal rock, even as an eye shadow. If I apply too much, I dust off the excess. I don't think age means that you can’t use a certain product anymore, just not as much of it as you would when you were in your twenties. So I go for accents instead of full on application of msfs. I have a professional position and though I love color, I don't want my makeup entering the room before I do, so I usually use a really light hand with all of my makeup. And blend like there is no tomorrow with eye products. The positives are that it keeps me from looking like a 1970's truckstop waitress and my msfs will last me until the next Ice Age.

Copyright pugmommy7, 2006

 

[Shimmer]

ha, that's true.

I've found that the MSFs CAN offer a really sheer coverage that still gives the effect, and doesn't look overdone, one just has to be careful in the application.

And, in the case of Naked You, I've found that it's pretty easy to just buff a lot of the sparkles out and still have a really pretty look.

 

[Cool Kitten]

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Originally Posted by SMMY so skunk blush application is mandatory.

that's the only brush i ever use with MSFs and it works wonders.

 

[Cool Kitten]

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Originally Posted by libra14 However, my New Vegas, Shimpagne, and Petticoat are way too shiny for me.

really? Petticoat is my HG blush, IMO it looks amazing. Mine has very, very small amout of glitter in it.
Shimpagne on the other hand makes me look oily.

 

[lara]

Probably everyone knows this, but if the MSFs are too spangly for your face, switch over to using them as décolletage and shoulder powders instead. Most people can carry off a little extra sparkle below the neck if they want to, regardless of age. Petticoat is too glittery for me to wear on the face, but it's absolutely gorgeous used to contour and highlight the girls

 

[Cool Kitten]

now i'm wondering if i lucked out with my Petticoat

But i checked my back-ups and they all mostly have raspberry veining, not gold.

 

[XxTinker_BellxX]

Thats lame. ( enough said)

 

[moquin]

I'm not sure and it's totally a guest, but if there's a buff brush going out with those MSFs it may sounds like they're foundations, no?


sorry for my english... usually speaks French

 

[iheartmakeup]

does anybody know if these MSFs are LE or permanent? I would really like to try them out but not if they are LE in case I fall in love with them.

 

[Sanne]

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Originally Posted by iheartmakeup does anybody know if these MSFs are LE or permanent? I would really like to try them out but not if they are LE in case I fall in love with them.

I believe these are LE

 

[ExquisiteImages]

I wonder if the plain-looking MSF will sell out quick. What do you ladies think? If so, I would have to grab it on the day it comes out too instead of waiting awhile to get them. It's just I know I'll be on a budget after A Muse collection

 

[MAC_Whore]

Throw enough titanium dioxide and mica into a powder and it will appear as a highlighter when applied to the face, even if it looks matte in the container.

 

[OnaFyre]

Playing with Avant Gold MSFs

So, here's what I've discovered so far.

THESE ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!!

I've used them as "foundation" so far and I just love love love them! I didn't really understand the whole mineral makeup thing, but now I think I get it. I'm N9/NW 45 and bought this in Deep Dark last week and have worn them every day. They give my skin this wonderful golden beautifulness. And then add on a little shooting star on my cheeks to highlight. I was blown away. They really minimize imperfections. Wow, I'm in love. I've been using the 187 to apply, but my MA used the 150 I think. So it sounds like any brush will work. I am excited to use it with the 182.

Downsides:
I tried it over Studio Fix Fluid, and it just didn't look that great. I might try it with stick foundation or maybe face and body, but I'm not optimistic. I also worry about how this will look when I have a dry skin day or a super oily day. And I'm affraid to carry it arround with me and accidently break it, so no touchups thru the day...

What do other folks think so far? It sounds like some people are using them as bronzers or highlighters; how's that going? How do they compare to the other mineralize makeup out there?

 

[mymla]

Oooh I can't wait to try them out! I just hope we'll get them in Sweden.