MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion

[caramel_geek]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by HeatherAnn I am totally peeing my pants for that 226 brush. I am not happy with my current crease brush (217)-- it's too big for my small eyes. I was thinking about getting the 222 but the 226 looks even better!!!!

I cant wait to get the 226. Dont get me wrong. I love my 217, but it's a tad too big for my small eyes. Once I get the 226, I'll probably switch to using my 217 for concealers.

"recycling"

 

[CantAffordMAC]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

Omg Im so excited! Thanks so much Erine! Ummm for now Im skipping ALL MSFs....I have 3 (petticoat light flush warmed) Since I have two pinks, I dont think I need blonde. Since I have warmed, i think Ill skip brunette. The only one that interests me at this point is Redhead....Im waiting for more swatches of them before I decide!

So tomorrow will be glorious! Im only getting the shadows, sticks and glosses. I need some mac wipes and the 217...dunno if i can afford it....

ONE LAST QUESTION (to anyone who will answer).....I have NO blending brush...my eyes are pretty small (see profile pic/avatar) Should I get the 217 or take a chance on the...226?

 

[Sanayhs]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by HeatherAnn I am totally peeing my pants for that 226 brush. I am not happy with my current crease brush (217)-- it's too big for my small eyes. I was thinking about getting the 222 but the 226 looks even better!!!!

The 222 is a lovely brush. It's decently stiff (but still soft!), so that's nice. You may want to feel that up if you're headed to MAC in person so you can compare - you may find them both quite handy for different purposes.

 

[Sanayhs]

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC Omg Im so excited! Thanks so much Erine! Ummm for now Im skipping ALL MSFs....I have 3 (petticoat light flush warmed) Since I have two pinks, I dont think I need blonde. Since I have warmed, i think Ill skip brunette. The only one that interests me at this point is Redhead....Im waiting for more swatches of them before I decide! So tomorrow will be glorious! Im only getting the shadows, sticks and glosses. I need some mac wipes and the 217...dunno if i can afford it.... ONE LAST QUESTION (to anyone who will answer).....I have NO blending brush...my eyes are pretty small (see profile pic/avatar) Should I get the 217 or take a chance on the...226?

No blending brush!? *cries*

The 217 is my favourite ever. It's just so multi purpose! So, if the 226 is super close to the 224, you have to consider some of the differences other than size. I know the 224 gives a softer line, more spread out blend of colour, while the 217 is denser and can be more precise/intense/etc. I also like it a lot better when I have a harsh line I need to blend out, as I find the 224 too soft for that. So... what kind of blending are you generally looking for? The 222 may be a compromise between the two...

If this doesn't make sense, forgive me, as my words are a bit broken right now.

 

[caramel_geek]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC ONE LAST QUESTION (to anyone who will answer).....I have NO blending brush...my eyes are pretty small (see profile pic/avatar) Should I get the 217 or take a chance on the...226?

I say go for 226. I have small eyes too (Asian eyes, but not mono-lid tho), and I find 217 a bit too big for my eyes. It ends up spreading the colors all over the lid and making them muddy (unless I can be very patience and do it slowly and precisely).

Did I tell you I'm uber excited for 226?

 

[FlashBang]

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Originally Posted by Ernie I happen to love my msf's. I wear them everyday as blush, but then again I'm a nc15. They really last a long time, so i think it's worth the extra $$. I can't wear So Ceylon though it's too bronzed for me. I love Light Flush,Petticoat,Warmed,Glissade,Northern Light,Porcelain Pink and Stereo Rose. What can I say, I'm a MSF addict.

Hey im NC15 too, ive never bought one of the msf and im thinking about both blonde and redhead. From your experience, which colour would be the nicest on? Or would they both be?

Oh god, i knew i should have stayed off this thread, i was trying to avoid BBR but i kept seeing it creeping up in every discussion. I give up.

My list:

MSF - Redhead & Blonde (both or maybe one, depending on how they are on)

L/G - Red Devil

E/S - Femme Fi, French Cuff, Pincurl, maybe Flip

 

[caramel_geek]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by Sanayhs No blending brush!? *cries* The 217 is my favourite ever. It's just so multi purpose! So, if the 226 is super close to the 224, you have to consider some of the differences other than size. I know the 224 gives a softer line, more spread out blend of colour, while the 217 is denser and can be more precise/intense/etc. I also like it a lot better when I have a harsh line I need to blend out, as I find the 224 too soft for that. So... what kind of blending are you generally looking for? If this doesn't make sense, forgive me, as my words are a bit broken right now.

LOL. Yup. Before I got my 217, I have no blending brushes at all.

And boy oh boy, my eyeshadows are not blended at all. After I got the 217, I love it to death. Even tho it's a bit big for my eyes, but I still love it.

 

[caramel_geek]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

Hi Samantha. How are you doing?

Has your list been growing?

 

[erine1881]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

i'm super excited for the brushes, i just wish they were all perm.

 

[erine1881]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by darkishstar Thanks so much Erine! I think I'll be adding Marquis D' to the list.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one ^haha...I decided not to get it, then read erine's post & yep, its back on the list.

and with live and dye on top,

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC Omg Im so excited! Thanks so much Erine! Ummm for now Im skipping ALL MSFs....I have 3 (petticoat light flush warmed) Since I have two pinks, I dont think I need blonde. Since I have warmed, i think Ill skip brunette. The only one that interests me at this point is Redhead....Im waiting for more swatches of them before I decide!

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Originally Posted by FlashBang Hey im NC15 too, ive never bought one of the msf and im thinking about both blonde and redhead. From your experience, which colour would be the nicest on? Or would they both be? MSF - Redhead & Blonde (both or maybe one, depending on how they are on)

did you guys see my swatch pics of both? they are gorgeous!!! do check em out!

 

[Sanayhs]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by caramel_geek Hi Samantha. How are you doing? Has your list been growing?

Growing, shrinking, doing the time warp... It's all over the place! I think I'm going to try to keep it pretty reasonable, though. I can dupe a lot of the shadows, and I can live without most of the lipstuff at this point.

My tentative list at this point is Femme Fi, Redhead MSF, Blonde MSF, Blowdry, Marquis D', Red Devil. Maybes include Pincurl (leaning toward not, though), Strawberry Blonde, Live and Dye if it impresses me in person, and... that's about it at this point. I think Copperplate will be coming home with me, too.

The redhead lipsticks may exit the list if they aren't pigmented enough for me. The maybes are truly uncertain, and if they don't impress me, I'll can them. The list has gotten pretty tame... 214 is for a later date, and I'll hope to find 226 and Brunette MSF later in the Clearance Bin... I just don't have the funds right now.

 

[nadiya]

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Erine, sorry to add to the growing list of questions but is the Redhead MSF very orange IRL? In some pics it looks way too orange for my lighter than NW15 skin but in others it looks great. Much appreciate all the info you're giving us!

 

[Sanayhs]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by nadiya Erine, sorry to add to the growing list of questions but is the Redhead MSF very orange IRL? In some pics it looks way to orange for my lighter than NW15 skin but in others it looks great. Much appreciate all the info you're giving us!

She said earlier that it's a peachy tan and not orange, I believe. Sounds like we're the same skintone and I'm definitely planning to get this one!

 

[nadiya]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

Thanks I must have missed that post! Peachy tan sounds good!

 

[nursee81]

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Quick question I don't know if its been asked.....
So ceylon how is that compared to the brunette MSF.
I have so sylon and petticoat I was thinking about getting the brunette and maybe redhead. Any suggestionsm.

 

[MACLovin]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but there is a brush very similar to the new 214, Sephora makes it. They have nice brushes for the price, actually. It's their #14 smudger brush... and while I haven't actually seen the 214 in person yet, from the pics i've seen they look pretty similar.

MAC #214:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__8kI11wxo2...b+(Medium).jpg


And this is the Sephora #14:

You can zoom in by going here --> http://sephora.com/browse/product.jh...ategoryId=B70#


I have the sephora brush and love it.. it applies shadow like a dream, and it's only $12.

So yeah, just putting that out there in case someone is looking for a cheaper (but good quality) alternative.

 

[TISH1124]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

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Originally Posted by ClaireAvril Has anyone got their hands on or at least seen this collection yet? I called the Pro store in Toronto today and they said they had this collection on the floor since January 2. I am there tomorrow!!! I have only 1 B2M.. but better than nothing.

I think their are several of us who have seen them I have...Just can't take them home yet

 

[ElleStar04]

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Originally Posted by HeatherAnn I am totally peeing my pants for that 226 brush. I am not happy with my current crease brush (217)-- it's too big for my small eyes. I was thinking about getting the 222 but the 226 looks even better!!!!

I just bought my 217 and unfortunately I realized the same thing...

it still blends well tho but my eyes are too small for it....I never relli look at the brushes in collections but I might need this one in my life!!

 

[ladyJ]

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Oh I must have the 226 for my small almost non exisiting asian eyes!!!

I hope this brush works well for me because I have a single lid too. One wonders....

 

[Miss QQ]

Re: MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion (Hair was WN)

I have seen Sephora #14 just last month because the store just opened and it sold out in 2 weeks. I didn't get it because I know 214 is coming so I hope to try and decide which to get.

Just a note that 217 is a good blending brush but like what caramel_geek said, it is a little too big on my eyes too and it spreads the shadow too far out if I don't control well. 226 looks good, though I love to get the Chanel dupe!

Seeing swatches gives me a better idea and keeps me excited. I want Blonde and Redhead MSFs! I have never seen So Ceylon, Petticoat and Warmed. Can't wait to see the new stripped MSFs.