MAC - Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Discussion

[capmorlovesmac]

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Originally Posted by Susanne Then you are wrong here, sorry

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten Why am I still tempted to get the eye shadows from this collection. I have my cart full on MAC.com but I can't make myself click submit. I keep talking myself in and then out of getting these. I think that I need some serious help!

All I can say to that is

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten Why am I still tempted to get the eye shadows from this collection. I have my cart full on MAC.com but I can't make myself click submit. I keep talking myself in and then out of getting these. I think that I need some serious help!

Just buy 1 or 2 to get you over your craving...you know it's like eating just one Lay's Potato chip...you can do it...

 

[elegant-one]

^^^Oh & Coach...I think a lot of us load up our carts for all those things we just may have to get

I know I do.

 

[MzzRach]

I'm really proud of myself. Still have not gotten anything from this collection! Sticking firm to my new budget-minded way of thinking. And using what I have!

That being said, I am loving the looks people are doing with this collection. It really is a gorgeous colour collection.

 

[TamEva Le Fay]

O.K. - so one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to start sharing more practical info here rather than just goofing off all the time!

So at the Pro Store the other day I picked up the following items:

#165
#226 x2
Readhead MSF
French Cuff e/s (returning)

100 Strokes e/s (returning)

100 Strokes is amazing and nothing like Sketch or Beauty Marked...but is, completely, dupable!

It’s funny how the MAC website still confuses the formulations on 100 Strokes and French Cuff– calling FC a (Frost) and 100 Strokes a (Lustre)(?)

The following are my dead-on recommended DUPES for 100 Strokes, Henna, and French Cuff, and, possibly, Pincurl:


100 STROKES = Twinks e/s with a light dusting of Carbon e/s

HENNA = Corn shadestick underneath Sable & Mink (Starflash)e/s

FRENCH CUFF= Bold & Brazen (Starflash) with a light pat of Tan Pigment to bring up and deepen the sheen. This combo is so much more user-friendly than FC, which is a horror to work with!

PINCURL= Still experimenting with this, but…I’m playing with my Lark About Pigment over say Cement shadestick…or…laying down Chiaroscuro Paint with French Grey e/s dusted with Lark About Piggie.


Bottom Line: The Starflash formulation ROCKS!!!

Thoughts anyone?

I, really, recommend to anyone who picked up the new #226 brushes to really condition those puppies!

I’ve, already classified them as those brushes that have the one or two stray hairs that spoil the soft texture of the rest - resulting in that annoying scratchy, prickly feel on the lids.

This Brush ROCKS! I will do everything in my power to maintain them and make them work. It’s the only brush I ever bought in multiples! They must make this one permanent!!!

It won’t be enough to write in to MAC, please write letters to your Senators or State Officials as well to make this brush permanent!!!


Did anyone notice the new #165 brush and how they applied a little heat to end of the slip package so as to create this kind of shrink wrap effect? And in this process they effectively crinkled/scrunched/crushed the hair fibers – making it a real joy to try to quality control your purchase.

My rule of thumb with the #165 was firmness, as it seemed like they hit the mark with softness on this brush.

It’s weird, because many stores in the Bay Area didn’t receive many of the new brushes in their shipments, including our Pro Store where I bought mine. They even sold out of the #214 by Sunday following their release!

 

[coachkitten]

Thanks everyone! After much thought I decided not to get any. Talk to me tomorrow and I might change my mind!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten Thanks everyone! After much thought I decided not to get any. Talk to me tomorrow and I might change my mind!

I have to stay silent then! But in all seriousness, if you are planning on getting a lot from HK, then it'd probably be best to skip these.

 

[coachkitten]

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Originally Posted by stv578 I have to stay silent then! But in all seriousness, if you are planning on getting a lot from HK, then it'd probably be best to skip these.

I trust your opinion Nora so if there are any shadows that you think that I SHOULD get please enable away!

That goes for the rest of you as well. I have read most of the reviews and it seems like most people like pincurl, henna, flip, and 100 strokes. Those are the ones that I am eyeing.

I don't want a whole lot from Hello Kitty. Just a few lip products and maybe one of the palettes.

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten I trust your opinion Nora so if there are any shadows that you think that I SHOULD get please enable away! That goes for the rest of you as well. I have read most of the reviews and it seems like most people like pincurl, henna, flip, and 100 strokes. Those are the ones that I am eyeing. I don't want a whole lot from Hello Kitty. Just a few lip products and maybe one of the palettes.

My top picks from the e/s would be Henna, Deep Shade and Flip. But if I'm not mistaken, you probably have a fairly diverse collection of shades already and like many have said, they're all pretty close to others. I adore Henna, but olive greens to me are what teals are to Susanne! I guess it depends on what your favourite types of shades are.

 

[gigglegirl]

Katie--let us stay strong, I think things aren't terribly unique IMO. and *gasp* I'm SKIPPING a GREY shadow. it is shocking, but I shall live.

I don't know if I've kinda od'd from makeup but its gotta be REALLY awesome for me to get. I think a couple MUFE e/s that I've not been able to get here, should help a bit.

I don't know whats wrong with me though!!

 

[gigglegirl]

Nora I'm happy henna works for you! I'm afraid itll show too much sumptuous olive-y (which I already have Mink & Sable which is gosh darn close). Do you have other goldy type colours or was Flip distinctive enough for you? I was swayed a bit by Deep Shade but I did get contrast, so I'll work with that in combination with deep truth to have a smokey blue eye, should I ever decide to wear that.

Seriously, I heart shadows....I so thought bbr was gonna be cah-razy for me but it certainly seems to be the glosses!

Again, nora I thank you, and you know why!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by gigglegirl Nora I'm happy henna works for you! I'm afraid itll show too much sumptuous olive-y (which I already have Mink & Sable which is gosh darn close). Do you have other goldy type colours or was Flip distinctive enough for you? I was swayed a bit by Deep Shade but I did get contrast, so I'll work with that in combination with deep truth to have a smokey blue eye, should I ever decide to wear that. Seriously, I heart shadows....I so thought bbr was gonna be cah-razy for me but it certainly seems to be the glosses! Again, nora I thank you, and you know why!

Henna for me goes on lighter and has more gold in it than SO. I don't use SO much at all because it really doesn't show up too green on my skintone, but Henna does.

I don't have a whole lot of gold shades, but Flip is really pretty. It isn't one of those tarnished type golds, which there are so many of, so it's somewhat unique. I also found that Flip works as a lovely highlight shade if applied lightly, or a nice lid shade if applied heavier. If you don't have too many golds, then I would recommend this.

 

[darkishstar]

I'm definitely glad I skipped all of the eyeshadows!

 

[omgitzstephanie]

Which one do you guys prefer? Brunette MSF or So Ceylon?

 

[wifey806]

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Originally Posted by jenntoz OMG!!! I am so happy to be reading this! I have been away for 10 days & missed this whole collection launching!!! Specktra wasn't working for me! Ahyhow, the last post I made was on page 146 of this thread & now we're on page 198!!! I have sooooo much reading to do! LOL!!!

ditto! i thought specktra was down for everyone. i feel so disconnected lol

 

[coachkitten]

Woo-hoo we are on page 200!

Sorry I just had to!

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by wifey806 ditto! i thought specktra was down for everyone. i feel so disconnected lol

I missed you...I love all the girls but damn the 10 of us were sick of each other

 

[Zantedge]

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Originally Posted by wifey806 ditto! i thought specktra was down for everyone. i feel so disconnected lol

Haha me too! I freaked out when I found out it worked for other people but not me

But it works now (for the most part...).

 

[Krasevayadancer]

Did I mention I am back from my 2 day hiatus? I missed you all!

Where was i the past two days? Atlantic City winning... NOTHING!

What does this have to do with BBR? Several things.

1. I am wearing blonde msf on the cheeks
2. Before this pic was taken I went to the MAC store to play
3. Boobies! Even my balloon sleeves can't cover the ladies