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

[astronaut]

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I absolutely hate them. My first and only was mi'lady and after trying it out, I promptly returned it. I didn't expect it to be so sheer. I didn't try it wet but to be honest, I don't want to use a shadow or pigment that I HAVE to use wet. I want it to have decent pigmentation on it's own and using it wet should be only be an option.

 

[Lissa]

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I don't like them either, I don't even bother getting them anymore although they always look so pretty in the pan it's hard!

 

[twilightessence]

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Awww, I love mine. I only have three: Engaging, Ether and Odd Couple. Engaging really is very glittery but I love the amber color so much. And I use the otherside as a blush mostly. Ether is BEAUTIFUL. Yes, there is a ton of fall out, but using it wet over Greenstroke saves it and makes it more then worth it. I just got Odd Couple and love, love, love the purple side. Not sure about the otherside yet. It is really glittery and doesn't give that great of payoff, but over my Nice Vice I make it work and or course using them wet is best LOL.

 

[FiestyFemme]

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Originally Posted by astronaut I don't want to use a shadow or pigment that I HAVE to use wet. I want it to have decent pigmentation on it's own and using it wet should be only be an option.

I completely agree! That's another reason I'm not a big fan of these or really any eyeshadow that must be used wet to work well. That's why I don't care for mineral e/s in general.

 

[VDUB*BELLA]

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Originally Posted by FiestyFemme 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.

another one for the 242 !

I also spray it lightly with some Fix+

 

[GlamYOURUs]

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I'll be honest, I really don't like them. Hence why I bought only Sea & Sky. I returned Hot Contrast b/c it is sooo dupable with shadows or pigments. I mean I like them for the colors and shimmer they provide but they are kinda messy and have a lot of fallout when applied dry EVEN with any base. The 242 or a wet brush with some fix + will do the trick but that is only when you apply them wet, will they work. I hate them dry!

I for one love to pack on color with any shadow or pigment. And I can't really with these without creating a mess. I do agree that they did perfect the formula of these compared to the the ones in the past collections. But they are still pain in the neck. So I am with you here.

 

[reverieinbflat]

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I own one, Mi'Lady. The red side it great, the purple is awful. Yuck. The MES that lack heavy marbling seem to work the best. I'll use a sponge to pack on Mi'lady or my Sonia Kashuk Large Angle Brush.

 

[sharkbytes]

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I agree...I bought Mi'Lady specifically for the red side, and I wasn't that pleased with it to be honest. The new ones, same deal: Odd Couple's purple looks just like every other purple, and the veiny side is just glitzyglitter that looks funny. I doubt i'll buy another one, but knowing me, I won't be able to resist.

 

[Hilly]

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Yea MiLady's red did not do a thing for me either. Le Sigh!

 

[CantAffordMAC]

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I have only had one mineralize eyeshadow....which is Sea and Sky....girl this shadow is incredible to me. I dont think its chunky at all, and the solid side is very pigmented...
i had a little bit of blue dust under my eye but hey who cares. I applied mine with fix+ on a fluff brush (i guess it was a fluff brush) and i used beigeing shadestick underneath.

ive heard a lot of ppl say this about the MES...but try ur sea and sky, i think you'll like it!

 

[Hilly]

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^^ Thanks Becky for the advice. I will try it. If I like it, I will post a FOTD tomorrow lol.

 

[panda0410]

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Had them, hate them, got rid of them.... wil never buy another one again in my life.
I actually prefer the two Kiko baked eyeshadows I was given by a wonderful friend - less fallout, WAY better colour payoff and not nearly as glittery, these are superior by far.

 

[tiramisu]

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I am so glad to know this, b/c I haven't been able to visit specktra much lately, or buy much MAC other than staples ... and I wasl really eyeing up the MES this time.. especially odd couple and one other one I can't think of the name, the bronzy one.

Good to know... love you guys and your strong but true opinions!

 

[BlahWah]

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Originally Posted by M.A.C. head. 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

Totally OT: You depotted your mes??!! How the heck...

and it's still (essentially) all in one piece?!?!

I cannot express how astounded I am.

 

[coachkitten]

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC I have only had one mineralize eyeshadow....which is Sea and Sky....girl this shadow is incredible to me. I dont think its chunky at all, and the solid side is very pigmented... i had a little bit of blue dust under my eye but hey who cares. I applied mine with fix+ on a fluff brush (i guess it was a fluff brush) and i used beigeing shadestick underneath. ive heard a lot of ppl say this about the MES...but try ur sea and sky, i think you'll like it!

I totally agree with Rebecca! Sea & Sky is one of the better MES that MAC has done. The mono side is so pigmented and gorgeous.

As a whole I do like SOME of the MES that MAC has done but overall I prefer regular MAC eye shadows and finishes.

 

[msmack]

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The only one I liked and didn't sell/swap away is Mi'lady... I really like that one! The rest I owned were just a pain in the ass/too much work for me...

 

[rocking chick]

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I LOVE MY MES! The MES are the only collection I had been looking forward to every year. I like the dome shape with various veinings,shimmers,glitters and unique colors it produce.

I have the all the MES from Rococo,Amuse,Flashtronic and Antiquitease, except for Rococo which I only have Whim and I love them all. IMO the most unique colors are from Flashtronic,due to the different colors veinings.

I use a paintpot as a base and my fingers for application,no fallout problem at all.

 

[Seeking Refuge]

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I always get stuck liking one color and not the other.

Out of all the ones I have bought, the only one that I remotely liked was Fresh Green Mix, but I feel like I can dupe the colors with all the other e/s's I own, so I ended up sending it too a friend.

I need to stop buying them ... I hate Lovestone. HATE IT.

 

[mariecinder]

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I agree. I'm too lazy to try to mess with using them wet. I only have one MES, Lovestone from Flashtronic. Lucky for me that one also makes a good blush or I'd never use it!

 

[YvetteJeannine]

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Hm. I love them. Love. Them. But, I also love glittery shadows

, and I know tons of glitter isn't for everyone

I use the #239 or the #252 brush to pat/pack on the shadow. "Packing" them on the lid really helps a lot to reduce fallout, and make the colors sharper (it also helps so that the glitter doesn't get swept all over your lid, so that it appears "disco-ballish"). For more control, the #228 (tiny lil' shader brush) is great too!

I have several of these: Persona/Screen Vinyl, Illusionary/Burning Ambition, Family Silver, Engaging, and my new favorite, Sea N Sky. I also have a couple more I cannot remember (the singles..not the duos).

That's too bad you don't like them, because I think they're beautiful and very wearable; but from what I gather here, you're not alone. Well, I guess that's why MAC has SO many products...because not everyone likes the same things, so if they have a ton of stuff, there's something for everybody!!