MAC - Colour Craft Discussion

[SmokeSignal16]

yeah Macy's is LAME, but the cosmetic vendors chose not to be included in coupons so it's kind of not Macy's fault...but if you have a Macy's visa and spend I think at least $50 they will send you reward certificates and you can use those towards cosmetics. But it's ridic how they issue coupons and the exclusions take up almost the whole damn thing! But done ranting now lol (disgruntled employee here) I am lovin my CC stuff, I used Cheeky Bronze and Daft Pink together yesterday and it came out awesome! But I just need to be uber careful with Cheeky Bronze or it comes out way pigmented on my pasty ass skin. I haven't had any issues with things turning orange on me or anything so sorry to all that have had that problem. I'm an oil slick but yet these stay put pretty well on me, I guess my oil softens the shimmer in these too so I glow after about an hour or 2 lol. And here I was thinking I was going to skip this, man would that have been bad!

 

[erine1881]

Neonkitty-you must have quite a few of those horseshoes up there! Anytime a MSF or MES is dropped at work, it shatters like that! The MB,however, don't shatter as easily.

A few of you asked if warm blend would work as a blush or contour colour. Blush, yes. Contour-not so much. Contours colours should be matte, and since these are more shimmery (as they are highlight powders), you'll get more of a highlight effect rather than a contour effect.

 

[erine1881]

I also wanted to add how much I

nice mix up! I got it in gratis and its gorgeous! I just despise the fact that the stupid-ass wiper in the tube removes almost all the product. I have to dip the wand atleast five times to get the proper amount on my lips!

I remove the wiper to see if that works and when I put the wand back in all the gloss oozed out the top (there's a lot of product in there), so I don't recommend doing that!

 

[NeonKitty]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 Neonkitty-you must have quite a few of those horseshoes up there! Anytime a MSF or MES is dropped at work, it shatters like that! The MB,however, don't shatter as easily. A few of you asked if warm blend would work as a blush or contour colour. Blush, yes. Contour-not so much. Contours colours should be matte, and since these are more shimmery (as they are highlight powders), you'll get more of a highlight effect rather than a contour effect.

Yeah I guess I do! I'm a total klutz, and dropped these on laminate, somehow I still have an intact redhead, milady, love rock and perfect topping. I need to buy some lottery tix!

 

[rbella]

I'm surprised at how much I liked Improvise and Cheeky Bronze. I bought a lippie, but can't remember which one. The 138 brush is my new best friend (no, not 131).

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by abbyquack So...my co-workers/friends/husband threw me a surprise b-day party last night, and I am one lucky girl! My co-workers gave me $150 mac gift card and my hubby gave me $100 for MAC, and $200 to Nordies!

Happy Birthday! Gift cards are the best!

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Originally Posted by gigglegirl how did you guys get the bay's vip coupon book? here they tell me i needed to be at their gala event a few months ago....I could sure use these!! LOL

They gave these out last December and they included coupons that went till April, and then did it again in May, with this book going till September. I also often redeem my HBC rewards points for gift cards, every 80,000 points = $10. Sounds like a lot of points, but you get double points if you use the HBC credit card with the rewards card.

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Originally Posted by molotov I am really tempted to purchase Daft Pink, because I have nothing similar at all. All my blushes are copper/coral/dark pink. However, I am just not sure if a light pink would suit my skin tone, which is NC40 (for ref: http://i32.tinypic.com/wwaucg.jpg ) To those of you who have already bought Daft Pink, do you think it would do me any justice being tanned and all, i.e. is it worth it? I have been advised previously that pink blushes apparently should be avoided for Indian skin tones, so it would be a risk. Unfortunately, I don't have time to visit a MAC store Hmm.. decisions! Thank you in advance!

I don't think Daft Pink would show up on you as more than a highlight. I'm around NC20 - 25 and it showed up really light on my skin. If you can get your hands on Love Rock though, that'd be gorgeous! I don't know why anyone would say pink blush should be avoided on Indian skin tones. I think it is beautiful. My girl friend bought Fashion Frenzy blush with the Fafi collection, and it's stunning on her!

 

[kyoto]

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I liked the MSF but the striped ones were pretty shimmery. If you all are debating Sunny By Nature then try Revlon Suntan Matte Mineral Finishing powder. They look like almost exact dupes and the revlon one is much cheaper. Here is a picture:

Hey Coachkitten, how are you liking this? I ask because I have one of these and almost hurled it out the window. Its hard as heck to get on the brush. I had to scrape it to get any of the product. Needless to say its currently in a box somewhere. The colors are pretty, but I refuse to fight with them.

 

[coachkitten]

I actually like the suntan matte a million times better than the other two. This one I use suntan matte with a 150 brush and it picks up quite a bit of color. I highly recommend this mineral finishing powder but the others are no good IMO.

 

[TISH1124]

My sister stole the two I had and I am glad because I knew I would never wear them....I like Sunny By Nature so if it's close I am glad she took it

 

[coachkitten]

I am trying my hardest lately to find chaper alternatives to a lot of these MAC LE products. I just can't keep affording to buy tons of things from all of the MAC LE collections. I am trying to focus on getting the things that are most unique.

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten I am trying my hardest lately to find chaper alternatives to a lot of these MAC LE products. I just can't keep affording to buy tons of things from all of the MAC LE collections. I am trying to focus on getting the things that are most unique.

Me too...and i am trying to use what i have...and stop adding to my collection if I have untouched items

 

[kyoto]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten I am trying my hardest lately to find chaper alternatives to a lot of these MAC LE products. I just can't keep affording to buy tons of things from all of the MAC LE collections. I am trying to focus on getting the things that are most unique.

Completely agree! I actually need to go through my makeup cases and eliminate the things that I don't use very often.

 

[only1angel]

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Originally Posted by bis Which brush are you using for your MB? Thanks for writing your review twice

I don't use a MAC brush for my MBs. I've been using my smashbox angled blush brush, the LE one from the Mod Chic Collection. I LOVE this brush for my mineralized products b/c it pics up just the right amount of pigment and it seems to buff away any glitter that you see in the pan. I don't know if it's the brush, but many complain about the chunks of glitter on their cheeks. I never seem to notice any, not even in the sun. I just have a nice sheen to my cheeks.
But tomorrow, I'm going to get the 131 brush. Even though I LOVE my smashbox brush for MBs, I still want to check out the 131 as I might love it even more, who knows. But I'd rather check it out now and know how I feel about it, rather than wonder what if.





Okay, so this was day 1 of testing out each of my blushes for the week. Today, I randomnly picked Hand Finish. I just have one word to say- WOW!
I had lunch this afternoon with a friend of mine, but I was running a little late. As I was about to walk out the door, I realized I forgot to put blush on!!!! I hate walking out without blush lol, I feel like I look dead, pale and tired without it! So I ran back to my vanity (which my hubby has been fixing for me and I LOVE how organized my makeup is now!!!!!) and I picked up Hand Finish. When I got to her house, I of course ran to the bathroom to put some on and when I got out, her jaw just dropped. She said I looked like I was glowing. And let me tell you, she HATES putting makeup on! But I think I sold her on HF lol. We ended up going to MAC and she made her 1st MAC purchase (I'm so proud of her

) Even the SA at Sephora asked what blush I had on!!!! She was like "Did you get it here?" I was like "No, MAC!"

So I have to say I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE Hand Finish. If you haven't tried this one out, GO CHECK IT OUT! It's amazing!!!!!!!! It gives my skin a glow I've never really had before, and I use a lot of highlighters, illuminizers, etc. But this one looked absolutely different, and it just gave that natural glow look.

So I can't wait to find out which blush I'll try out tomorrow! Any votes on what I should wear?????

 

[NeonKitty]

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Originally Posted by only1angel Okay, so this was day 1 of testing out each of my blushes for the week. Today, I randomnly picked Hand Finish. I just have one word to say- WOW! I had lunch this afternoon with a friend of mine, but I was running a little late. As I was about to walk out the door, I realized I forgot to put blush on!!!! I hate walking out without blush lol, I feel like I look dead, pale and tired without it! So I ran back to my vanity (which my hubby has been fixing for me and I LOVE how organized my makeup is now!!!!!) and I picked up Hand Finish. When I got to her house, I of course ran to the bathroom to put some on and when I got out, her jaw just dropped. She said I looked like I was glowing. And let me tell you, she HATES putting makeup on! But I think I sold her on HF lol. We ended up going to MAC and she made her 1st MAC purchase (I'm so proud of her ) Even the SA at Sephora asked what blush I had on!!!! She was like "Did you get it here?" I was like "No, MAC!" So I have to say I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE Hand Finish. If you haven't tried this one out, GO CHECK IT OUT! It's amazing!!!!!!!! It gives my skin a glow I've never really had before, and I use a lot of highlighters, illuminizers, etc. But this one looked absolutely different, and it just gave that natural glow look. So I can't wait to find out which blush I'll try out tomorrow! Any votes on what I should wear?????

Ohhhh Hand finish was my hands-down favorite too, and I'm also NW20.

I vote for fad-dabulous tomorrow!

 

[Divinity]

I'm overwhelmed by this glittery mess of a collection....cause I'm rolling around in half of it!

Pretty Pattern, YES! I was sold on the tube even before I tried it on - first time I ever bought BEFORE trying.
Girlish Romp - Gives me a good excuse to swap similar colors...because this is mineralize eyeshadow...and there's four in one...and they're pretty...

Crap...hand finish is calling my name thanks to all you bad influences...

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by shadowaddict Cute pic. I love your smile in this photo. You have a great smile that just lights up your whole face (which is gorgeous also). Have fun on your vaca.

Thank you!!

 

[clslvr6spd]

The only reason I am holding back on buying Electric Edge is for the fact that I have a full drawer full of glosses that I never really touch! I use far more face products than lips!

 

[rocking chick]

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Originally Posted by coachkitten I do agree that the lipglasses are very pretty and much better than the Sugarsweet ones. Electric Edge is the by far the standout of this collection for me. A very pretty and unique light lavender shade. I can't wait to use this with via veneto.

It never cross my mind that I can use these 2 lipglass together, great idea!!

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 I also wanted to add how much I nice mix up! I got it in gratis and its gorgeous! I just despise the fact that the stupid-ass wiper in the tube removes almost all the product. I have to dip the wand atleast five times to get the proper amount on my lips!

I LOVE it too! It looks so perfect over Creme D'Nude! I use Lacquer wands to get it out, but you might not have that available at all times!

 

[LMD84]

got my delivery! cheeky bronze is really pretty and will be great for adding a pretty bronzey sheen to my pale skin!

smooth merge is swoon worthy! the middle strip is actually amazing! love it! my new fave msf!

i also got e edge gloss and it's really pretty too

not liking the square tube though

finger print tastic!