Caramel_QT
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So, can someone tell me why I need these? I am having a hard time getting excited about those powder duos...????
Any NC35-55 getting the sculpt & shape duo?
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Twinkle_Twinkle
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And that is exactly why these are a Pro product. I am sure a lot of customers feel the same way. I didn't see anyone looking at the display when I came in, probably because they couldn't figure out what it was. Contouring and highlighting play with light and shadow to emphasize the natural features of the face, so with this product, you get a completely natural, shimmer, glimmer, and iridescent free highlight, and a subtle but effective contour. There is though and inner glowy characteristic about the highlighting half of the duo. It's similar to the effect of the Mystery Powders. Anyway, I think it's something a lot of women probably don't even think about. They are thinking concealer, foundation, blush, mascara, but not creating an effect. Like others said, you can use blushes like Blunt or Emote to contour, I've heard of using Sweet As Coco, but that is neither deep enough (depending on your skin tone, but the color pay off isn't great on SAC in the first place, it's a Sheertone Shimmer) nor the right finish to contour effectively with. That is just going to give you some shimmer on the hollows of your cheeks. I feel the same about bronzers and MSF's (I'm speaking to you Metal Rock) as contours. They are accenting the cheekbones, which is fine, and I sometimes do with is Chocolate Brown pigment or Sweet As Cocoa (over/slightly above my contouring!), but if you were truly trying to create the illusion of higher cheekbones, those products aren't going to really do it. Plus, I think bronzer isn't deep enough contour with, unless you are a bit paler. Ok, I would also suggest looking at the highlighting/contouring face chart posted in the Sculpt & Shape thread. If you follow that chart, and see where it says to highlight, you would never want to hit all of those spots with a shimmery product, you would look like a teeny bopper who doesn't know how to apply makeup. Sometimes actually (think photo shoot and other professional gigs) highlighting and contouring are done with different shades of foundation. Now I'm not doing that, and some makeup artists aren't either. So that's why I think some of us are excited about the products. I think MAC is introducing some Basic Corrective theory and sophistication with this and previously with Of Beauty. Just my thoughts.
Originally Posted by Caramel_QT
So, can someone tell me why I need these? I am having a hard time getting excited about those powder duos...???? |
And that is exactly why these are a Pro product. I am sure a lot of customers feel the same way. I didn't see anyone looking at the display when I came in, probably because they couldn't figure out what it was. Contouring and highlighting play with light and shadow to emphasize the natural features of the face, so with this product, you get a completely natural, shimmer, glimmer, and iridescent free highlight, and a subtle but effective contour. There is though and inner glowy characteristic about the highlighting half of the duo. It's similar to the effect of the Mystery Powders. Anyway, I think it's something a lot of women probably don't even think about. They are thinking concealer, foundation, blush, mascara, but not creating an effect. Like others said, you can use blushes like Blunt or Emote to contour, I've heard of using Sweet As Coco, but that is neither deep enough (depending on your skin tone, but the color pay off isn't great on SAC in the first place, it's a Sheertone Shimmer) nor the right finish to contour effectively with. That is just going to give you some shimmer on the hollows of your cheeks. I feel the same about bronzers and MSF's (I'm speaking to you Metal Rock) as contours. They are accenting the cheekbones, which is fine, and I sometimes do with is Chocolate Brown pigment or Sweet As Cocoa (over/slightly above my contouring!), but if you were truly trying to create the illusion of higher cheekbones, those products aren't going to really do it. Plus, I think bronzer isn't deep enough contour with, unless you are a bit paler. Ok, I would also suggest looking at the highlighting/contouring face chart posted in the Sculpt & Shape thread. If you follow that chart, and see where it says to highlight, you would never want to hit all of those spots with a shimmery product, you would look like a teeny bopper who doesn't know how to apply makeup. Sometimes actually (think photo shoot and other professional gigs) highlighting and contouring are done with different shades of foundation. Now I'm not doing that, and some makeup artists aren't either. So that's why I think some of us are excited about the products. I think MAC is introducing some Basic Corrective theory and sophistication with this and previously with Of Beauty. Just my thoughts.
lsperry
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Twinkle_Twinkle....very good thoughts, indeed. I agree. I'm hoping to actually "sculpt" and "shape" instead of having glitter on my face when I all I really want to do is define and improve on some features. I feel this product will do this w/out the gimmick of glitter.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Lol, exactly!
| Originally Posted by lsperry
Twinkle_Twinkle....very good thoughts, indeed. I agree. I'm hoping to actually "sculpt" and "shape" instead of having glitter on my face when I all I really want to do is define and improve on some features. I feel this product will do this w/out the gimmick of glitter. |
Lol, exactly!
Caramel_QT
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Hmm...I didn't realize they were for the Pros. I'm def not a pro, lol. Thanks!
Twinkle_Twinkle
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No I mean it was originally a MAC Pro Product, that is now in a duo-form for a limited time. It's not for makeup pros, anyone can contour and highlight.
| Originally Posted by Caramel_QT
Hmm...I didn't realize they were for the Pros. I'm def not a pro, lol. Thanks! |
No I mean it was originally a MAC Pro Product, that is now in a duo-form for a limited time. It's not for makeup pros, anyone can contour and highlight.
mzdawn
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I took a trip down to the counter yesterday, and had an MA do an application on me. I was really surprized at how much I like it. I usually use the Dark MSF to contour and Medium Dark or NC35 to highlight.
I bought Lightsweep/Shadester <3<3 esp. for travelling! and the 138, just because I have a face that's hard to contour with the 168.
The lighter shade in the duo DOES have a little bit of glimmer in it. Not too much though, it isn't really noticable once applied.
I bought Lightsweep/Shadester <3<3 esp. for travelling! and the 138, just because I have a face that's hard to contour with the 168.
The lighter shade in the duo DOES have a little bit of glimmer in it. Not too much though, it isn't really noticable once applied.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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I just posted a review of the duos in my blog, plus there is A LOT of info about contouring and highlighting there as well, for some people who aren't as well versed in the fine art.
kyoto
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I just read it and its very helpful. Thanks girl!
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
I just posted a review of the duos in my blog, plus there is A LOT of info about contouring and highlighting there as well, for some people who aren't as well versed in the fine art. |
I just read it and its very helpful. Thanks girl!
MACa6325xi
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I purchased Lightsweep/Shadester last night. I did a live chat on the MAC website and the MA recommended Warm Light/Definitive. After seeing the compacts, the MA at the MAC store said that Warm Light/Definitive is too dark for my C7(StudioFix) complexion. I'm loving the color payoff of this. It looks great.
PRETTYGIRL26
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dominichulinda
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basically a duo that can help you contour and highlight some of your facial features...like your cheekbones..to give your face that pop and glow..your eyebone...your nose..to make it more slimmer...dark matte coloring should be under cheek bone...side of nose..crease of eyes (?)...light to be on cheek bone..and over the eyebrow bone ..down the nose....you know that jlo look?...yeah..it gives you that look...at least me so far..
| Originally Posted by PRETTYGIRL26
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basically a duo that can help you contour and highlight some of your facial features...like your cheekbones..to give your face that pop and glow..your eyebone...your nose..to make it more slimmer...dark matte coloring should be under cheek bone...side of nose..crease of eyes (?)...light to be on cheek bone..and over the eyebrow bone ..down the nose....you know that jlo look?...yeah..it gives you that look...at least me so far..
priss
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hey momma,
im nw45 and i bought these last year as individual pallets at the pro store. here is a tip. if you are unsure you can use eyeshadows that you likely have. even though i have the scuplters i still contour with embark eyeshadow, ground brown ( pro store only) eyeshadow, i also have a discontinued blush called reed. it give more of a plummish brown look than the traditional brown contour.
i bought the 138 that they introduced for contouring- but thats mainly because i buy at least one of every brush released. i've use it a few times to contour but its not my favorite.
contouring with the 138 will require patience if you are a beginner. focus picking up color with just the pointed tip and using the sides more for blending/ buffing
i also use both 225 and 227 to contour in additional to the traditional 168 and 169LE.
169LE was initially the raquel welch brush but they repromoted it with this launch.
the key is using a light hand and "building" the contour instead of going in with a lot of color and coming off with the "dirty" look.
im nw45 and i bought these last year as individual pallets at the pro store. here is a tip. if you are unsure you can use eyeshadows that you likely have. even though i have the scuplters i still contour with embark eyeshadow, ground brown ( pro store only) eyeshadow, i also have a discontinued blush called reed. it give more of a plummish brown look than the traditional brown contour.
i bought the 138 that they introduced for contouring- but thats mainly because i buy at least one of every brush released. i've use it a few times to contour but its not my favorite.
contouring with the 138 will require patience if you are a beginner. focus picking up color with just the pointed tip and using the sides more for blending/ buffing
i also use both 225 and 227 to contour in additional to the traditional 168 and 169LE.
169LE was initially the raquel welch brush but they repromoted it with this launch.
the key is using a light hand and "building" the contour instead of going in with a lot of color and coming off with the "dirty" look.
lsperry
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I never knew to use embark and ground brown es to contour...I have both! Thanks for the excellent mu tips....This is very good information.
BTW, I love your avatar....Can you tell me what mu colors you used? The look is perfection!!
| Originally Posted by priss
hey momma, im nw45 and i bought these last year as individual pallets at the pro store. here is a tip. if you are unsure you can use eyeshadows that you likely have. even though i have the scuplters i still contour with embark eyeshadow, ground brown ( pro store only) eyeshadow, i also have a discontinued blush called reed. it give more of a plummish brown look than the traditional brown contour. the key is using a light hand and "building" the contour instead of going in with a lot of color and coming off with the "dirty" look. |
I never knew to use embark and ground brown es to contour...I have both! Thanks for the excellent mu tips....This is very good information.
BTW, I love your avatar....Can you tell me what mu colors you used? The look is perfection!!
priss
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i can try to tell u what i used. im headed to mac tomorrow because i just counted all of my eyeshadows and i have 199. that bother me to no end. i have to find something to get over the 200 hump.
the eye
1. nw35 studio finish concealer- to completely mask the natural dark crease and lid black women have
2. vex eyeshadow in the highlight with a mac 252 brush
3. brun eyeshadow with a #224 for the prime. i'll define the mac term prime for anybody that may be new to mac. the primary color, or prime color for short, is the brown based neutral that mac recomends using in the uppermost part of the crease. not the whole crease only the area of the crease where the browbone ends. the purpose of a pime color is to marry the highlight area to the crease as well further define the crease. for black women you can never go wrong with saddle eyeshadow. it is the most neutral of them all. i, tend to vary my prime color based on the tone of the other shadows. in this case because the colors were so vibrant a darker was necessary. also, a warmer themed eye can stand warmer shades of prime- swiss chocolate, folie, a little folie, etc. same principle for cool themed eyes.
4. pharoh paint pot- mcqueen launch with a #249 brush in the crease and on lid
5. landscape green- pro store pigment with a #224 in crease.
6. wondergrass eyeshadow- c shock launch with a #252 on lid.
7. fertile eyeshadow- c shock launch with a #224 on the outer crease. start on the outer crease and buff the color toward the center of the eye
8. entremauve pigment- limited edition with a #224 on the outer crease. this color should only be buffed 1/4 of the distance you buffed the fertile shadow. making the outer crease 2-D.
9. blacktrack fluidline with a 311 ( yup i know its a lip brush but i love it with fluid line) on the toplid
10. spunsilver glitter eyeliner in the bottom lid
11. dipdown fluidline with a 208 for brows- i swear by fluidline in the brows- mix rich ground and dipdown for beautifully metallic brows.
12. NW45 select foundation with a 187
13. uppity fluidline with a 188 as undereye highlight. the 188 will buff the fluidline from the bridge of your nose all the way to your hairline.
14. breezy blush with a 129
15. reed blush- discontinued as a contour with the new 138.
16. deep dark blot with a 136- to set everything
17. prep and prime lip
18 grape lip liner discontinued- be careful with grape its so purple you can look like a 1980's throwback if you are not careful!!!
19. orchidazzle lipstick - strange hybrid lanch--- straight out of the tube. after all the eye and face work im too lazy to use brushes for lips.
20 i missed mascara- im not sure what i picked up- i use plush, loud noisy, and mascara x.
all products MAC.
let me know if you get hung up on something or need substitutions!!
hope this helps
the eye
1. nw35 studio finish concealer- to completely mask the natural dark crease and lid black women have
2. vex eyeshadow in the highlight with a mac 252 brush
3. brun eyeshadow with a #224 for the prime. i'll define the mac term prime for anybody that may be new to mac. the primary color, or prime color for short, is the brown based neutral that mac recomends using in the uppermost part of the crease. not the whole crease only the area of the crease where the browbone ends. the purpose of a pime color is to marry the highlight area to the crease as well further define the crease. for black women you can never go wrong with saddle eyeshadow. it is the most neutral of them all. i, tend to vary my prime color based on the tone of the other shadows. in this case because the colors were so vibrant a darker was necessary. also, a warmer themed eye can stand warmer shades of prime- swiss chocolate, folie, a little folie, etc. same principle for cool themed eyes.
4. pharoh paint pot- mcqueen launch with a #249 brush in the crease and on lid
5. landscape green- pro store pigment with a #224 in crease.
6. wondergrass eyeshadow- c shock launch with a #252 on lid.
7. fertile eyeshadow- c shock launch with a #224 on the outer crease. start on the outer crease and buff the color toward the center of the eye
8. entremauve pigment- limited edition with a #224 on the outer crease. this color should only be buffed 1/4 of the distance you buffed the fertile shadow. making the outer crease 2-D.
9. blacktrack fluidline with a 311 ( yup i know its a lip brush but i love it with fluid line) on the toplid
10. spunsilver glitter eyeliner in the bottom lid
11. dipdown fluidline with a 208 for brows- i swear by fluidline in the brows- mix rich ground and dipdown for beautifully metallic brows.
12. NW45 select foundation with a 187
13. uppity fluidline with a 188 as undereye highlight. the 188 will buff the fluidline from the bridge of your nose all the way to your hairline.
14. breezy blush with a 129
15. reed blush- discontinued as a contour with the new 138.
16. deep dark blot with a 136- to set everything
17. prep and prime lip
18 grape lip liner discontinued- be careful with grape its so purple you can look like a 1980's throwback if you are not careful!!!
19. orchidazzle lipstick - strange hybrid lanch--- straight out of the tube. after all the eye and face work im too lazy to use brushes for lips.
20 i missed mascara- im not sure what i picked up- i use plush, loud noisy, and mascara x.
all products MAC.
let me know if you get hung up on something or need substitutions!!
hope this helps
cloudburst
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I'm NC 35 & got Accentuate/Sculpt.
