MAC CCB's

[roxybc]

I'm sure there have been numerous threads about how to use these, but I can't find any of them. Anyways, my boyfriend just got back from his trip and brought me back the duty free exclusive MAC face palette (pic below - it's the bottom palette). It's got a CCB in it, and I have no idea what to use it for. I had Fantstic Flastic CCB once, and I hated it! I need ideas as to what I can do with this CCB!! Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Kristen]

OMG I want all of those palletes... but I'm kind of confused.. are they at all Duty Free stores... or are they in Asia.. ooor?

 

[Endit]

Well, just to refresh your memory, here's what MAC says about CCBs:

Versatile and multi-purpose, Cream Colour can be applied directly to bare skin, or layered over foundation, moisturizer, or powder. Smooth and easy to apply with a brush, sponge, or fingers-colour effects range from a light veil to highly dramatic, depending on method of application. Cream Colour is fragrance-free, non-acnegenic.

eyeshadow base maybe? Ya know you don't have to use everything if you can't.

 

[roxybc]

Actually Kristen, they are Asian Exclusives as well as Duty Free Exclusives. I see your located in Vancouver, it just so happens I live in Victoria, and my bf flew to London 3 weeks ago out of the Vancouver Airport and got it for me from the Duty Free store there. Are you traveling anytime soon, or do you know anyone who is that could pick it up for you?? That's not my pic by the way, I don't have all those, he just got me the bottom one.

 

[Kristen]

Ooh thanks! Haha.. all of my friends are going to Asia this summer.. so I'm totally hitting them up! I'm so freaking excited now. He's going on Friday I think (but won't be back for a month after that) and I think I want the one on the left.

As for CCB's.. people say they crease a lot... so possibly as a blush?

Whoops.. and a few questions, what does the case look like? And how much was it?

 

[Jude]

I love my Root and Improper Copper CCBs for use on my eyes. They are nor as crease free as the Paints but they give an amazing depth to the eyeshadow. I usually have to smooth it lightly one in the afternoon but that is all. The payoff is worth it, in my opinion. They also make the prettiest sheer cheek colors.

 

[Star]

I used Pearl CCB underneath Surreal e/s the other day. It was beautiful of course, but 2-3 hours later, CREASED LIKE HELL. And I don't have oily skin at all. When I asked the MA what she used on her eyes that day she said "Shell CCB underneath Naked Lunch, so I'm sure it's all creased by now", so it's not just us!

 

[roxybc]

Yeah, Fantastic Plastic made my shadows crease, and I don't see the point of using a CCB when a paint or shadestick workes way better. Can I use CCB's on my lips?

 

[joytheobscure]

I use CCB as a blush and apply a pigment over the top of the CCB for super shimmer.

 

[joytheobscure]

Oooh Surreal is one of my favorite eyeshadows, I often use it as a liner. Its a great color.

 

[mac_obsession]

Yeah you can use some ccbs on your lips. You can use them on your cheeks, tzone pretty much anywhere, given eye/lip safety.