Hate is too strong of a word....(Mineralize Eyeshadows)

[Hilly]

But I really, really, really times a million, dislike MAC's Mineralize Eye Shadows!!!!

I've bought a couple from each collection for the past couple of years and they are always the same. I try all bases (paints, paint pots, mixing medium, udpp) and they always turn into a glittery mess. I asked the MUA if the new ones are any different than the past ones, she said yes!
I bought Odd Couple and Sea and Sky. I have only tried Odd Couple, but again- it's a glittery, hot mess on my face with so-so color pay off.

/rant

Anyone else fel this way? What brush do you use to apply these? Am I missing the boat? lol

 

[MrsRjizzle]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

Im with you. I can never make them work and end up getting rid of them. Yet I continue to buy them! Uggg...

 

[FiestyFemme]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

You're not alone... I don't like these either! I've got 3 (Illusionary/Burning Ambition, Bright Side/Gallery Gal, and Family Silver). The first two aren't as bad because at least they're not glittery, but the color payoff isn't that great. Then Family Silver... now that one is just a glittery mess. I really don't like it at all. I checked out the recent MES, but I passed on all of them. Hot Contrast was the only one I was interested in anyway, and when I tested it, it was just chalky and glittery. No thanks! I think the eyeshadow in the permanent line or the regular LE eyeshadows are so much better than the MES. I think the hype comes from the fact that they're duos and LE. I won't be buying anymore ever.

 

[M.A.C. head.]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

I only have one mineralized e/s and it IS super glittery, but I like it *shrug*

The only thing I don't like about them is that they cave out, instead of just being flat. I depotted the one I have and it kept breaking off because I couldn't close the top. I ended up just having to scrape it until it was flat. Luckily I was smart enough to save the scraped off product into an empty jar, so no harm no foul. LOL

 

[CaraAmericana]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

Hate is just the word.....

 

[Hilly]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

I look like someone punched me in the eyes today...Odd Couple blahhh!

Coming soon to the clearance bin...Hilly's new MES!! Half price can't beat that lol

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

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I actually don't hate them at all.

I don't have any from A Muse, but I have Ether from Flashtronic. I love the colors applied together. The perfect smokey blackened turquoise. It's easy to make it fall but by tapping the brush off it gives me the perfect amount that won't fall on my cheeks. And you can tell the difference if you compare it to Stormwatch or some other deep deep turquoise color.

I also have Silversmith, Family Silver, Engaging, Earthly Riches, and Mi'Lady. I loooove these ones. I love the duo aspect, and I love how they're veined with different colors. They offer translucent sparkley finishes, but when used wet give a gorgeous opaque coverage. Using them wet helps with fall out ALOT. I do think they're sort of a weird texture, and they "chunk off", like sort of break. But I think they're beautiful and I couldn't resist them when they came out. I don't experience alot of fall out with them that much.

Omg I looove the new ones! I have two Hot Contrasts, a Sea & Sky, Fresh Green Mix, and Odd Couple. These are the smoothest formula'd Mineralize Eyeshadows to date (with the exception of Pink Split and Love Connection). All of mine are very smooth with little fall out. The solid sides are very smooth and gorgeous dry and wet. I especially love the Black in Hot Contrast. Looooove!

Edit: I use the 242 to apply them.

 

[Hilly]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

Thanks Bunny! I will try with the 242.

 

[FiestyFemme]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

Quote:

Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny Edit: I use the 242 to apply them.

I forgot to mention I used the 242 as well. I find it to work the best with the MES because it can really pack on the color.

 

[Shadowy Lady]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

I posted about this in the Electroflash discussion, I've never had any luck with MES. I had two from previous collections that I gave to my sister.

Then I bought two more with this new collection and tried so hard to make them work coz i loved the colors (different brushes and bases) but no luck. So I returned them and got more Mineralize Blushes. Now those I adore

 

[Divinity]

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I used to be of the same opinion, esp. regarding the color payoff and esp. with the Flashtronic ones. Talk about a glittery mess with no color payoff! Well, I got suckered in with the Mi'Lady and Engaging shadows and then again with Sea and Sky and Hot Contrast. They are a lot smoother and the color payoff seems better. I just always use them wet to get the best pigmentation. I bought the 249 from the Flashtronic collection and find it works great! I'll have to try the 242 - thanks for the tips

 

[nibjet]

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likewise! I swatched sea and sky with my finger and picked it up because it seemed better than mi'lady, but it's like as soon as it hits my face it turns into a mess!

I got sucked into the mineralized shadows before because of the bright red in mi'lady, and again with the blue from sea & sky, and I swear no matter what color they hit me with I won't purchase any more mes!

 

[aziajs]

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Poor Hilly. LOL

I use the 242 as well. With the ones that are glittery or chunky you HAVE to use them wet to get them to go on smoothly. I love the MES from A Muse. They are so smooth. The ones from Flashtronic are kind of a pain in the ass but the ones from Antiquitease are cool. You also have to pat them on and take your time. Pat and build the color. It works a lot better.

 

[marinasmith]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

I have Family Silver and I feel the same way. It's a glittery mess...

 

[Winthrop44]

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^^ I was just mentioning in the Electroflash thread that my original Family Silver was nothing but a glittery mess, but I picked one up at my CCO this morning that is gorgeous! I think they just really vary.

 

[GlossyAbby]

Re: Hate is too strong of a word....

you're not alone I only bought one but it takes a TON to get any color....it is so pretty though I wish it was more vibrant on my eyes and not in the package

 

[rbella]

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I feel ya sister! I love my new ones except for my Polar Opposites. I HAVE to apply it wet. I love Odd Couple, though. I do use the 242 to apply all of them. Maybe that's why I love these so much? But, I don't like the previous ones AT ALL!!!

 

[MAC_Whore]

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Awwww. Sorry for the disappointment, Hilly.

Look at the bright side. At least you are a glittery hot mess, as opposed to a plain, old hot mess. The first is just slightly more glamourous.

*whispers* Don't throw anything at me, but I looove them.

 

[Sanayhs]

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I'm not much of a MES lover either. I have to really want the colour (such as Mi'Lady - that red!? YES! Or the two sides combined...) in order for me to have it kicking around. I bought a Sea and Sky from someone because I'm in love with the dark blue mono side, and it turns out the one I got has very little of that, hence partially negating my entire reason for getting it. As for the colour on the mixed side... I'd be perfectly happy to just stick with my azrael blue pigment.

I gave ether a shot just for the hell of it (actually, I think I bought it from you

) and never, ever touch it. MAYBE as liner, but that's about it.

 

[purrtykitty]

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I love these MES compared to the Flashtronic ones. Those ones it was impossible to get any color on your lids. The Antiquitease duos were much better...although still not great. I think Earthly Riches was the best of the bunch in terms of color payoff and texture. Nothing beats the original A Muse and Rococo MES, though. The texture of those were great and color payoff was very nice. These new ones much closer to those than any of the other releases. It is harder to get a decent color payoff, but patting/packing on is really the key. I've become accustomed to doing this, especially when working with pigments, so these are no different to me.

Not all MES are created equal. Some of the Electro Flash ones are more prone to fallout than others. But some people also have a higher tolerance if they really like the color. Personally, that's how I operate. I'm willing to give a little if I love the color. Don't worry, Hilly, I'm sure you'll find one that's right for you!