MAC Alluring Aquatic Collection (May 22, 2014)

User38

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Yay, skin twins! I love finding skin twins!
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Mandy I wanted to mention how lovely your video was.. I could not find the post tho to quote it.. lol
 

thefbomb

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I can't wait until I get my stuff on Tuesday, I should have picked up Sea Me Hear Me and Mystical (aaaaand maybe Siren song) so I think I'm going to go in store and buy them, can't decide if I should go in early or not
 

MandyVanHook

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Me too! What do you use for foundation besides the nars? I always have the worst time finding a good match in any foundation.
Over the winter I used MAC Studio Tech in NW15 some. Not a perfect match, but worked well enough. I have also been using the MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC20 some. However, even though it is a foundation, I use it more as a setting powder on my heavier coverage days. I also use the Nars loose powder in Flesh as a setting powder (as well as MUFE HD). The most recent drugstore foundation I have tried is Neutrogena Healthy Skin in Classic Ivory. I used that some in the winter because it is supposedly a dupe of Sheer Glow, but I didn't like it as much. It was a touch too shiny and the coverage wasn't as good. I am looking for some other foundations, though. The Nars has definitely been my favorite foundation so far.
 

User38

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Over the winter I used MAC Studio Tech in NW15 some. Not a perfect match, but worked well enough. I have also been using the MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC20 some. However, even though it is a foundation, I use it more as a setting powder on my heavier coverage days. I also use the Nars loose powder in Flesh as a setting powder (as well as MUFE HD). The most recent drugstore foundation I have tried is Neutrogena Healthy Skin in Classic Ivory. I used that some in the winter because it is supposedly a dupe of Sheer Glow, but I didn't like it as much. It was a touch too shiny and the coverage wasn't as good. I am looking for some other foundations, though. The Nars has definitely been my favorite foundation so far.
I have often used the ST with a damp brush.. it gives a finer finish.

I have been using Armani maestro and it's good.. but expensive. Frankly would not repurchase. Have you tried the UD Naked> it's good too.
 

MandyVanHook

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Mandy I wanted to mention how lovely your video was.. I could not find the post tho to quote it.. lol
Aww, thank you so much.
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I took the video link out of the post as Erin suggested the mods might come after me for posting it and she didn't want me to get scolded lol. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Dear!!
 

User38

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Aww, thank you so much.
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I took the video link out of the post as Erin suggested the mods might come after me for posting it and she didn't want me to get scolded lol. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Dear!!

your welcome.. yeah..the mods.. lol. But I know where to find you now.. lol
 

MandyVanHook

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I have often used the ST with a damp brush.. it gives a finer finish.

I have been using Armani maestro and it's good.. but expensive. Frankly would not repurchase. Have you tried the UD Naked> it's good too.
I have a sample of it and I did like it!! I would need to use some concealer with it, but the finish was pretty.
 

Uptownbackinit

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Over the winter I used MAC Studio Tech in NW15 some.  Not a perfect match, but worked well enough.  I have also been using the MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC20 some.  However, even though it is a foundation, I use it more as a setting powder on my heavier coverage days.  I also use the Nars loose powder in Flesh as a setting powder (as well as MUFE HD).  The most recent drugstore foundation I have tried is Neutrogena Healthy Skin in Classic Ivory.  I used that some in the winter because it is supposedly a dupe of Sheer Glow, but I didn't like it as much.  It was a touch too shiny and the coverage wasn't as good.  I am looking for some other foundations, though.  The Nars has definitely been my favorite foundation so far.  
Have you ever tried Armani luminous silk in #3 or laura mercier silk creme in warm ivory? Those are the closet I've ever gotten to match me. Still no cigar though. I need to try and mix the two nars ones. But ugh! Mixing is such a hassle sometimes lol.
 

User38

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I have armani luminous in 3.0.. it's my summer foundation. It works well but it's a bit watery imo. I like a beefier fndn. LM Silk, yes.. I have it and use it for more coverage at night if I want it.
 

singer82

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You are not alone! I've been doing it too. I already hauled, but want more! And just keep adding things on. *hides from lowbuy*
[COLOR=CC99FF]It's sad...I already got some of the stuff I wanted from this collection, yet I'm still obsessively checking every site I can find for new swatches and pics of the items.  I need help![/COLOR]
Have all the seasons ;) Did you watch The O.C.? My fav teen drama of all time! :love: have all those seasons as well.
I'm watching Dawson's Creek now lol. Loved Pacey! I have a strange love for teen dramas. It's a guilty pleasure
 

Uptownbackinit

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I have armani luminous in 3.0.. it's my summer foundation.  It works well but it's a bit watery imo.  I like a beefier fndn.  LM Silk, yes.. I have it and use it for more coverage at night if I want it.
That's the only downside of the Armani. Watery to the max. I love both LM silk and her creme smooth foundations. They can transfer like crazy though even if I set them.
 

MandyVanHook

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Have you ever tried Armani luminous silk in #3 or laura mercier silk creme in warm ivory? Those are the closet I've ever gotten to match me. Still no cigar though. I need to try and mix the two nars ones. But ugh! Mixing is such a hassle sometimes lol.
I know, I don't like having to mix but it is the only way I can get a true match. Do you have the pumps? I couldn't be bothered to mix everyday if I didn't have pumps on them. A pump from each and I'm good to go. I tested the Laura Mercier and liked it but I haven't purchased it. I need to try the Armani.
 
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