MAC By Request discussion

[bulbasaur359]

I passed on Dear Diary in anticipation for Candy Yum Yum. I feel they're "close enough" to not need both (unless of course you absolutely love your pink lipsticks, then you may want both).

I didn't realize how close Moxie and Party Parrot were (Moxie is more blue-based, but they would probably look roughly the same on the lips). PP was the only Iris lipstick I did not get a BU of, so maybe I'll just pick up one Moxie and that way I prolong the life of my PP that I've been holding out on because I've only got the one. Rocker and CYY are definitely coming home with me!

I missed out on PP so I am definitely getting Moxie. I really like my DD so am debating while I have time lol. I am worried Rocker would be too dark but it would be unique and perfect for fall. Decisions, decisions.

 

[singer82]

Got a question regarding this collection. I'm gonna get Moxie for sure but deciding between CYY and Rocker. I already have Dear Diary thats my dilemma. I love Dear Diary but do I need both lol. I'm already stalking the site map lol.

There's subtle differences. I have them both and DD has more fuschia. Cyy is straight up neon pink. The finish it's different. DD has a shiner sheen. I love them both.

 

[Liz2012]

I passed on Dear Diary in anticipation for Candy Yum Yum. I feel they're "close enough" to not need both (unless of course you absolutely love your pink lipsticks, then you may want both).

I didn't realize how close Moxie and Party Parrot were (Moxie is more blue-based, but they would probably look roughly the same on the lips). PP was the only Iris lipstick I did not get a BU of, so maybe I'll just pick up one Moxie and that way I prolong the life of my PP that I've been holding out on because I've only got the one. Rocker and CYY are definitely coming home with me!

I sadly missed out on PP too, but after reading this i'm getting more and more excited about getting Moxie!

 

[bulbasaur359]

There's subtle differences. I have them both and DD has more fuschia. Cyy is straight up neon pink. The finish it's different. DD has a shiner sheen. I love them both.

Thank you for your experiences with both. So, I take it that CYY is worth getting if I have DD? I kinda wanna get it but don't want it to be too close if you understand. I have read and seen pics of it and it does look wonderful. I do think it would be easier to wear in the day time than Rocker. Oh, why didn't I budget for all 3 lol.

 

[Spanky]

Can anyone help me? I hated the way Girl About Town looked on me & I didn't like Impassioned. I just bought & love Estee Lauder's (fall collection) Violet Crush (think that is the name) crazy bold pinks are usually not my cup of tea, but I just fell in love with the EL LS. I'm not quite sure what made me fall for Violet Crush, perhaps it is so out of my realm of my red addiction? I've bought a few lippies that are waaay out of my normal range, so maybe I'd feel differently about GAT or Impassioned now... Therefore, can anyone tell me whether or not Moxie is something I'd like or not? Is Moxie more wearable than CYY??? Does Moxie compare to GAT? I missed PP, so don't know what that looks like. This is OT, but...I think Singer82 mentioned falling for Estee Lauder & I'm right there with her! I saw Allura's post of the promo pictures in late May & I've been dying to see it in person. I accidentally (seriously) passed by the EL counter when I went to Nordie's Anniv Sale & there it was in all it's glory! If anyone missed out on Extra Dimension, you'll really love the EL fall palette. I didn't get it because I have similar colors, but it is beautiful. Sadly, the Cyberb Eyes singles didn't swatch all that well for me. I was disappointed, but I may not have given them the attention they needed...as I mentioned earlier I got both fall lippies (love) & now I've been looking at swatches online for EL lippies & such. I have a new budding love with NARS, as well. Bought the blush palette & have used Orgasm quite a few times....love it. I like to layer it with some other blushes & HLs, I don't think it's over hyped at all. If something is beautiful, than how does it make it overhyped? Anyhow, I just wish NARS was more consistent! A few things I've bought from them have not been as good as they should. Anyone agree???

 

[Spanky]

It is a smokey blue based plummy brownish grey.  Somewhat frosty but no glitter.  It really morphs quite a bit and mostly looks like a merge between a slate grey (blue based) and a cool brown.  Depending on what it is paired with, it looks more plum vs. more grey.  It never really looks brown on me or like plum, usually a cross between slate and frosty plum.  HTH

Shoot, now I'm second guessing my definitely MB purchase because of the mention of grey & my negative experience with Earthly. Can anyone give me some guidance on whether I would like this or not?

 

[Shellcat]

Spanky, I compared Moth Brown to several brown e/s I have somewhere in this thread.


Go back and check out my pics, maybe it will help you in your decision.

Shoot, now I'm second guessing my definitely MB purchase because of the mention of grey & my negative experience with Earthly. Can anyone give me some guidance on whether I would like this or not?

 

[OhSoJaded]

Shoot, now I'm second guessing my definitely MB purchase because of the mention of grey & my negative experience with Earthly. Can anyone give me some guidance on whether I would like this or not?

Shellcat posted some comparison swatches http://www.specktra.net/t/179368/mac-by-request-discussion/690#post_2248217 (see, you can even compare it to Earthly!)

And Christine has swatches of the shadows http://www.temptalia.com/mac-by-request-eyeshadows-review-photos-swatches

I'm really excited for MB! I voted for it from the get go, so I'm glad it was chosen

However, I also loved Earthly, so YMMV.

HTH!

(oops, I see she answered you already!)

 

[Shellcat]

Thank you for going back through and finding that!

And a side note...that is Earthly Riches MES(an older MES) not the Earthly from HC.

But I CAN swatch Earthly and MB if needed, but they are not alike, I promise.

Shellcat posted some comparison swatches http://www.specktra.net/t/179368/mac-by-request-discussion/690#post_2248217 (see, you can even compare it to Earthly!)

And Christine has swatches of the shadows http://www.temptalia.com/mac-by-request-eyeshadows-review-photos-swatches

I'm really excited for MB! I voted for it from the get go, so I'm glad it was chosen

However, I also loved Earthly, so YMMV.

HTH!

(oops, I see she answered you already!)

 

[OhSoJaded]

Thank you for going back through and finding that!

And a side note...that is Earthly Riches MES(an older MES) not the Earthly from HC.

But I CAN swatch Earthly and MB if needed, but they are not alike, I promise.

Oops, didn't see the riches part haha.

These threads end up getting SO LONG (which is good!), so I usually bookmark helpful swatches. Thanks for taking the time to swatch them all!

 

[Shellcat]

I hear ya!

Yeah, if Spanky needs Earthly and MB swatched together I don't mind. I just didn't want her thinking that one was the HC Earthly.

Oops, didn't see the riches part haha.

These threads end up getting SO LONG (which is good!), so I usually bookmark helpful swatches. Thanks for taking the time to swatch them all!

 

[Piarpreet]

I have a HARDCORE feeling about this. It's a "regular non-pro peeps" who voted for the most part...so it would be unfair if Pros get most of the stock and evilbuyers and stuff

There won't be one? How do you know...

 

[UberMACGeek]

I have to get Jete and Candy Yum Yum!!!!

 

[SOMUCH2SHAY]

Oops, didn't see the riches part haha.

These threads end up getting SO LONG (which is good!), so I usually bookmark helpful swatches. Thanks for taking the time to swatch them all!

Huh? How do you do that? I've wanted to bookmark pictures and posts so many times before!

 

[2browneyes]

I know the release date for this collection is August 6th but I've already started my site stalking. It's not like MAC has never released a collection early....like on a Sunday evening when I just happen to be online, credit card in hand

 

[ainelson86]

Believe me I'm stalking! I cant wait til it drops! been waiting for this all year! Somehow Im scared that I wont get it in time

 

[Babylard]

Huh? How do you do that? I've wanted to bookmark pictures and posts so many times before!

if you are using google chrome, you click the star on the url bar while on the page you want to save. if you are using firefox, you can right click and click on bookmarks on the menu that pops up

 

[OhSoJaded]

if you are using google chrome, you click the star on the url bar while on the page you want to save. if you are using firefox, you can right click and click on bookmarks on the menu that pops up

Just wanted to add that if you want to bookmark a specific post, click on the post # (found on the upper right hand corner of the box) before bookmarking. I use Google Chrome and when I click on my saved bookmark, it will direct me right to the specific post. HTH

 

[bulbasaur359]

Just wanted to add that if you want to bookmark a specific post, click on the post # (found on the upper right hand corner of the box) before bookmarking. I use Google Chrome and when I click on my saved bookmark, it will direct me right to the specific post. HTH

I also wanted to add that you can use Ctrl + D to save to favorites with any browser. Then you save it where you want it. I use the hot keys as it's faster lol.

 

[OctoberViolet]

I've started stalking the site also. I just have this uneasy feeling it's going to go up before I know it and then everything will be sold out asap. I'm still sticking with my original four: Moxie, Rocker, CoC and Jete. Part of me wants more and then there's a part of me that is considering skipping. I don't see that happening (the skipping part). I do hope if this goes well for MAC they will consider bringing back more of the older shades that I never got to try.