MAC - Colour Craft Discussion
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TamEva Le Fay
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I Love all the great reviews so far on this fun collection!
Okay...I, now, officially, have waaaaay too much makeup!!!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! *snort*
OKay - No I don't.
But...For the record - I think we're all - one Lipgloss tube or Blush pan away from a Paddy Wagon Ride for the "Cosmetically Insane"!!!
That being said...
My latest acquisitions include:
Porcelain Pink MSF
Cheeky Bronze MSF
Smooth Merge MSF
Improvise MB
Hand Finish MB
Cubic Powder Blush p/p
#131 Brush
Sadly, like many of you my main focus on this collection was indeed the blushes and the MSF's.
I dismissed Trimming Talk l/s thinking it to be dupable in color, but now I realize that it is NOT in its formulation as
Girl About Town (AC),
Show Orchid (AC),
Full Fuchsia (AC),
Fuchsia Pink (AC),
and Impassioned (AC) are all...not a FROST like Trimming Talk! Worth noting, and if you're a fan of Fuchsia - this may be a must have I'm afraid!
To say nothing of the fact that it has Extra Amps Dazzleglass written all over it!
*Sigh*
Madly Creative is just sublime - my favorite from the collection, but then I already have Eden Rocks.
All of the Mineralize Blushes were surprisingly amazing! It was difficult to stay within budget here with those puppies. I don't mind the shimmery features of these blushes since I tend to layer the smithereens out of them anyway with mattes and satins.
A harmonious medium is always found. I know I'll be back for Fab-Dabulus. How elegant is that one? It is darker than Cheeky Bronze.
I felt very inspired by them because they seemed to be more suited for hightlighting than actual blusher. And they also really complented various MSF's as well, for instance, Cheeky Bronze looked incredible when it was buffed out with Improvise. It was if they were made for eachother. To me they were a set!
Hand Finish...is stunning...just stunning.
Anyone who gets this will be able to get away with murder...it is very forgiving.
I tend to never know how my cheek contour/blush execution will come out on any given evening. Sometimes things don't work out in your favor, that's why I tend to gravitate towards Blushes, Beauty powders that make things all better.
Hand Finish is Chicken Noodle Soup for blush debacles.
Porcelain Pink is very pretty and does exactly what I'd hoped it would. I hand picked one with almost no gold veining in it, mostly Pink color. I found one or two rebels in this regard. This is my first daliance with Porcelain Pink, as I missed out on the first incarnation. I suspect that this one, truly, is a watered down version of its former self.
Beggars can't be choosers I guess!
Funny, the MAC Pro online site doesn't appear to have Cheek 'n' Cheerful MB?
Upon my first viewing of the the #131 Brush on its displayer, it looked like a disheveled ratty mess, which I wanted no part of (previously used to lay down liquid foundation on a client and then not-so-thoroughly washed).
I saw it's fate as plain as day! A high maintenance brush which will be virtually impossible to keep pretty and prestine and in order. I cannot tolerate a disobedient looking Duo-Fiber brush. They cost too much to let them look like they've gone to hell-in-a-hand-basket!
Thankfully, my determination to put this brush through its paces prevailed and I conducted my "Pepsi Challenge".
The #131...is a winner!
I was able to do magical things with that brush that no other could, as Susanne pointed out, it's the perfect size. It doesn't pick up too much product so it's great for layering your powders. It buffs - beautifully!
Please remember to QC this brush before you buy...it's a funky little devil, try to get a nice dense brush. The black hairs on it have a tendency to be very unruly looking. At least the ones I've seen. Great brush...worth the high maintenance.
The price tag is well...
, but if you're able to look away while it's being rung up, then life's good!
The "looking away" part of MAC transactions...I think we've become very adept at that - No?
Okay...I, now, officially, have waaaaay too much makeup!!!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! *snort*
OKay - No I don't.
But...For the record - I think we're all - one Lipgloss tube or Blush pan away from a Paddy Wagon Ride for the "Cosmetically Insane"!!!
That being said...
My latest acquisitions include:
Porcelain Pink MSF
Cheeky Bronze MSF
Smooth Merge MSF
Improvise MB
Hand Finish MB
Cubic Powder Blush p/p
#131 Brush
Sadly, like many of you my main focus on this collection was indeed the blushes and the MSF's.
I dismissed Trimming Talk l/s thinking it to be dupable in color, but now I realize that it is NOT in its formulation as
Girl About Town (AC),
Show Orchid (AC),
Full Fuchsia (AC),
Fuchsia Pink (AC),
and Impassioned (AC) are all...not a FROST like Trimming Talk! Worth noting, and if you're a fan of Fuchsia - this may be a must have I'm afraid!
To say nothing of the fact that it has Extra Amps Dazzleglass written all over it!
*Sigh*
Madly Creative is just sublime - my favorite from the collection, but then I already have Eden Rocks.
All of the Mineralize Blushes were surprisingly amazing! It was difficult to stay within budget here with those puppies. I don't mind the shimmery features of these blushes since I tend to layer the smithereens out of them anyway with mattes and satins.
A harmonious medium is always found. I know I'll be back for Fab-Dabulus. How elegant is that one? It is darker than Cheeky Bronze.
I felt very inspired by them because they seemed to be more suited for hightlighting than actual blusher. And they also really complented various MSF's as well, for instance, Cheeky Bronze looked incredible when it was buffed out with Improvise. It was if they were made for eachother. To me they were a set!
Hand Finish...is stunning...just stunning.
Anyone who gets this will be able to get away with murder...it is very forgiving.
I tend to never know how my cheek contour/blush execution will come out on any given evening. Sometimes things don't work out in your favor, that's why I tend to gravitate towards Blushes, Beauty powders that make things all better.
Hand Finish is Chicken Noodle Soup for blush debacles.
Porcelain Pink is very pretty and does exactly what I'd hoped it would. I hand picked one with almost no gold veining in it, mostly Pink color. I found one or two rebels in this regard. This is my first daliance with Porcelain Pink, as I missed out on the first incarnation. I suspect that this one, truly, is a watered down version of its former self.
Funny, the MAC Pro online site doesn't appear to have Cheek 'n' Cheerful MB?
Upon my first viewing of the the #131 Brush on its displayer, it looked like a disheveled ratty mess, which I wanted no part of (previously used to lay down liquid foundation on a client and then not-so-thoroughly washed).
I saw it's fate as plain as day! A high maintenance brush which will be virtually impossible to keep pretty and prestine and in order. I cannot tolerate a disobedient looking Duo-Fiber brush. They cost too much to let them look like they've gone to hell-in-a-hand-basket!
Thankfully, my determination to put this brush through its paces prevailed and I conducted my "Pepsi Challenge".
The #131...is a winner!
Please remember to QC this brush before you buy...it's a funky little devil, try to get a nice dense brush. The black hairs on it have a tendency to be very unruly looking. At least the ones I've seen. Great brush...worth the high maintenance.
The price tag is well...
The "looking away" part of MAC transactions...I think we've become very adept at that - No?
Juxtapose
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Well written
Very entertaining review. I agree..."looking away" during the transaction has become natural for me too. Ignorance is bliss is this case. I find that when the price is all lumped as one, makes it a little easier than to see it slowly escalate. lol.
OOO!!! I'm soooo excited to see this collection after work today, I can hardly stand it.
Can't wait to check out Hand Finish and Porcelain Pink!!
Originally Posted by TamEva Le Fay
I Love all the great reviews so far on this fun collection! Okay...I, now, officially, have waaaaay too much makeup!!!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! *snort* OKay - No I don't. But...For the record - I think we're all - one Lipgloss tube or Blush pan away from a Paddy Wagon Ride for the "Cosmetically Insane"!!!
Hand Finish...is stunning...just stunning. Anyone who gets this will be able to get away with murder...it is very forgiving. I tend to never know how my cheek contour/blush execution will come out on any given evening. Sometimes things don't work out in your favor, that's why I tend to gravitate towards Blushes, Beauty powders that make things all better. Hand Finish is Chicken Noodle Soup for blush debacles. Porcelain Pink is very pretty and does exactly what I'd hoped it would. I hand picked one with almost no gold veining in it, mostly Pink color. I found one or two rebels in this regard. This is my first daliance with Porcelain Pink, as I missed out on the first incarnation. I suspect that this one, truly, is a watered down version of its former self.
Upon my first viewing of the the #131 Brush on its displayer, it looked like a disheveled ratty mess, which I wanted no part of (previously used to lay down liquid foundation on a client and then not-so-thoroughly washed). I saw it's fate as plain as day! A high maintenance brush which will be virtually impossible to keep pretty and prestine and in order. I cannot tolerate a disobedient looking Duo-Fiber brush. They cost too much to let them look like they've gone to hell-in-a-hand-basket! Thankfully, my determination to put this brush through its paces prevailed and I conducted my "Pepsi Challenge". The #131...is a winner!
Please remember to QC this brush before you buy...it's a funky little devil, try to get a nice dense brush. The black hairs on it have a tendency to be very unruly looking. At least the ones I've seen. Great brush...worth the high maintenance. The price tag is well...
The "looking away" part of MAC transactions...I think we've become very adept at that - No?
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Well written
OOO!!! I'm soooo excited to see this collection after work today, I can hardly stand it.
Can't wait to check out Hand Finish and Porcelain Pink!!
fintia
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I went to Bloomingdales yesterday very early and I was the 1st one swatching. Everything was intact. I was happy. After thinking and thinking I got ODD BITS quad. I am always trying to buy different shadows, I try not to repeat colors so I got that one, I think this quad is odd but very pretty. I wanted Trimming talk but after swqatching it reminded me of a glossy version of Gladiola so I passes, instead I got Made with love it's a color I do not have and it looks gorg!! Those were my 2 purchases for now. I owuld like one of the glosses. The gold one really catch my eye since I do not own a color like that so.. maybe later on I'll get it ;-)
Face2Mac
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TamEva, you didn't say anything about the MES, not impressed.
And your review made me want everything except the e/s and Sunny by Nature. It is going to credit card destruction up in that mofo.
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You do look good in bright bold lips, though, I've seen your FOTD'S.
And your review made me want everything except the e/s and Sunny by Nature. It is going to credit card destruction up in that mofo.
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| Originally Posted by fintia
I wanted Trimming talk but after swatching it reminded me of a glossy version of Gladiola so I passes, instead I got Made with love it's a color I do not have and it looks gorg! |
You do look good in bright bold lips, though, I've seen your FOTD'S.
Winthrop44
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Wellllll...on my light side of NC15 skin (yellow undertones) SM did have the fish scale look, unfortunately. Too bad, because like everyone else I thought that middle strip was a really pretty shade. Also, I did see quite a bit of glitter (or maybe more appropriately called shimmer particles) in Improvise. Not chunky glitter that I noticed in the pot or on my face in my bathroom, but on my face outside in the sun yes, visible sparkles galore...it was not something I would wear except at night. Can't speak for the other blushes since I've given up on them now, lol. And I'm not complaining about SM per se either, after all the MAC site describes MSFs as "A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish". I find this description to be right on, it's just not the look *I'm* after.
| Originally Posted by elegant-one
I thought I wanted Triple Fusion, but wasn't all that excited about it in person. Smooth Merge is the only one I'm getting of the MSF. SM didn't seem to have that shiny, rainbow "fish scale" look that a lot of the MSFs have. I just don't care for that on my skin. Someone mentioned glitter in the blushes - no, there isn't glitter in the Mineral Blushes. They are very very soft. |
Wellllll...on my light side of NC15 skin (yellow undertones) SM did have the fish scale look, unfortunately. Too bad, because like everyone else I thought that middle strip was a really pretty shade. Also, I did see quite a bit of glitter (or maybe more appropriately called shimmer particles) in Improvise. Not chunky glitter that I noticed in the pot or on my face in my bathroom, but on my face outside in the sun yes, visible sparkles galore...it was not something I would wear except at night. Can't speak for the other blushes since I've given up on them now, lol. And I'm not complaining about SM per se either, after all the MAC site describes MSFs as "A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish". I find this description to be right on, it's just not the look *I'm* after.
Shadowy Lady
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Like everyone else and their mothers I saw this collection yesterday 
I actually didn't end up getting any MSF's. THe only one I was gonna get was Cheeky Bronze but I'm so freakin tan now that it barely showed up on me. I'm normally an NW30 but with my tan maybe and NW35. But I looooooved the blushes. I only got Fad-dabulous but I think I might go back and get Hand Finish as well, Improvise was also really pretty.
This is a fab collection for mineralized blushes. Loved them all!
I actually didn't end up getting any MSF's. THe only one I was gonna get was Cheeky Bronze but I'm so freakin tan now that it barely showed up on me. I'm normally an NW30 but with my tan maybe and NW35. But I looooooved the blushes. I only got Fad-dabulous but I think I might go back and get Hand Finish as well, Improvise was also really pretty.This is a fab collection for mineralized blushes. Loved them all!
Kirsty
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Well, I was going to wait until the UK store launch on Monday, but a) I couldnt wait. b) couldnt risk wanting everything. c) risk getting ignored cause it will be too busy, I will burst with excitement.
So I just placed my order online:
- Porcelain Pink MSF
- Colour Crafted l/s
- Eclectic Edge l/g
- 131 brush
- 226 brush (i dont have any blending brushes)
I kinda wanted Nice Mix Up, but didnt think it would look right with my colouring.
and current bright red hair. I was also going to get Smooth Merge, but would much rather score Blonde on ebay.
I can relax now
So I just placed my order online:
- Porcelain Pink MSF
- Colour Crafted l/s
- Eclectic Edge l/g
- 131 brush
- 226 brush (i dont have any blending brushes)
I kinda wanted Nice Mix Up, but didnt think it would look right with my colouring.
I can relax now
Boasorte
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I say go for it! The 226 is amazing on my lids, I just used it this morning, and I'm so loving it!
| Originally Posted by BrokefromMAC
Ok ladies, I just bought $180 worth of Color Craft. It's just too beautiful OMG. I went to the store wanting to buy the 226 but it was not in yet and she doesn't know when they will get it
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I say go for it! The 226 is amazing on my lids, I just used it this morning, and I'm so loving it!
Shadowy Lady
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I'm wearing Fad-dabulous blush today with Bobbi Brown Gold Shimmer Brick on top. They looked great together on my summer skin, lol! Here's a pic
kyoto
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Too funny. I went through that this morning, so I put on Fad-dabulous with a little Triple Fusion. Yesterday I picked up all the MSFs of course, Fad-dabulous, Style Demon, Odd Bits, Made with Love, Funky Fusion, Nice Mix It Up, Crazy Haute, and two 131's. I played with them all evening and must say that I love the 131.
| Originally Posted by NeonKitty
This is what I want to know: How in the HELL am I supposed to decide what to wear on my cheeks tomorrow? |
Too funny. I went through that this morning, so I put on Fad-dabulous with a little Triple Fusion. Yesterday I picked up all the MSFs of course, Fad-dabulous, Style Demon, Odd Bits, Made with Love, Funky Fusion, Nice Mix It Up, Crazy Haute, and two 131's. I played with them all evening and must say that I love the 131.
elegant-one
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Oh dear - I LIVE for your posts!
| Originally Posted by TamEva Le Fay
I Love all the great reviews so far on this fun collection! Okay...I, now, officially, have waaaaay too much makeup!!!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! *snort* OKay - No I don't. But...For the record - I think we're all - one Lipgloss tube or Blush pan away from a Paddy Wagon Ride for the "Cosmetically Insane"!!!
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elegant-one
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its called SQUEEZY
pdtb050606
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I swatched Angel and CC side by side and they both have that milky pink thing going on, but CC is a brighter more clean looking pink if that makes any sense. I love Angel but I just may think I love CC more...Creme Cup would not be close at all--it's more of a nudey brownie type pink on me.
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You look so summer pretty! Love the cheeks, but I must know what you're wearing on your lips-GORG!!
| Originally Posted by FantaZ
I haven't bought MAC in several months.....this collection is calling me! I didn't know I could go this long without buying anything. I'm a pink lippie fan but does anyone know if Colour Craft could be duped for? Would Creme Cup or Angel be pretty close? I'm looking for my HG pink lippie but I have pigmented lips so it never shows up "pink." I did a search but it sent me to this thread not a specific post. I have the following pink lippies off the top of my head: -15 Min -Pure Rose -Angel -3N -Fun Fun ^^ skip Colour Craft? I'm heading there tomorrow but I'm so antsy and impatient to play. Thanks in advance. |
I swatched Angel and CC side by side and they both have that milky pink thing going on, but CC is a brighter more clean looking pink if that makes any sense. I love Angel but I just may think I love CC more...Creme Cup would not be close at all--it's more of a nudey brownie type pink on me.
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| Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady
I'm wearing Fad-dabulous blush today with Bobbi Brown Gold Shimmer Brick on top. They looked great together on my summer skin, lol! Here's a pic
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capmorlovesmac
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I miss Melissa on here.
| Originally Posted by MzzRach
I believe Jeanette (capmorlovesmac) created that smiley for Melissa when Studio Sculpt was launching.
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I miss Melissa on here.
pdtb050606
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So now I'm thinking I need Sunny by Nature?? I haven't seen any cheek swatches of this I think, if anyone has it would you mind swatching it? Puh-leeezz
On a side note...I'm getting my hair done today!! I sooooo love getting my hair done
On a side note...I'm getting my hair done today!! I sooooo love getting my hair done
