MAC FAQ: What are MSF's (Mineralize Skinfinishes) and what are they used for?

[mustardgirl]

*mistake - my computer was just being slow - please ignore =_=;;

 

[Anachronism86]

Oops.

 

[jetgirl]

So what I glean from the internet is that petticoat might be really nice as a blush/with-a-touch-of-highlight for a pale gal. Should I be chasing disc colors instead?
And how do the MSFs photograph?
Thanks IA for the advice!

 

[Shimmer]

I wouldn't chase any of them, honestly. I would just grab Petticoat and Soft & Gentle (I think it's called) and start the collection there.
They photograph shiny, but it's depending on the color. Naked You, for example is a glitterbomb.

 

[michelle79]

I was curious about MSFs since people rave about them so much. I have a couple of questions:

Are they supposed to be in place of blush or can they be used with blush?

What are the popular ones now?

 

[sharkbytes]

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Originally Posted by michelle79 I was curious about MSFs since people rave about them so much. I have a couple of questions: Are they supposed to be in place of blush or can they be used with blush? What are the popular ones now?

I know a lot of people use both a blush and an MSF for that extra oomph. Like for example, you could contour in the hollows of your cheeks, add blush to the apples, and highlight the cheekbones with an MSF. But the choices are endless with the MSFs, they're so versatile.

The ones out right now are Petticoat, So Ceylon, and Soft and Gentle. Petticoat is something of a cult fave, it's a gorgeous rosy-pinky-amber swirl. So Ceylon is a bit darker and more bronzy. Those are LE, and I believe Soft and Gentle is permanent now. That's a light-peachy-nude. I'm not sure of your skintone, but there's really an MSF for everyone if you're patient and wait for them to come out.

 

[michthr]

i have So Ceylon and Petticoat, I just started getting into them and am going to buy soft and gentle soon. I love them as a highlight on the top of my cheekbones but my Petticoat has a lot of dark pink swirl in it so sometimes i use that as a blush on its own.

im excited for the msf's to come out in the BBR collection... im definitly picking up the blonde and the redhead one!

 

[jdechant]

Currently I have Petticoat, Gold Deposit and Soft and Gentle. I tend to use Soft and Gentle as a highlighter and Petticoat or Gold Deposit as a cheek color (alone or on top of a blush....both work great) The possibilities are endless..have fun with them!!

 

[jetgirl]

OK, I have been trying out my petticoat, but I don't think it is for me. The lighter main pink and the gold looks great, but I believe the "amber" makes it glow kinda weird -- especially in natural light. I'm using it as a blush/ highlighter. COuld I just be too fair?

 

[sharkbytes]

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Originally Posted by jetgirl OK, I have been trying out my petticoat, but I don't think it is for me. The lighter main pink and the gold looks great, but I believe the "amber" makes it glow kinda weird -- especially in natural light. I'm using it as a blush/ highlighter. COuld I just be too fair?

Well, it all depends on the amount of each color in your particular pan of Petticoat. I know it sounds weird, lol. But they're baked, and some have more of the rosy color and less of the gold, and some have more gold and amber than pink. Also, the brush you use will make a huge difference. I use the 187 stippling brush, and it gives you just the right amount of color from the MSF, without it being too harsh. hth.

 

[GlamQueen21]

I use So Ceylon for my cheeks, Petticoat as a highlight and Gold Deposit for contouring, forehead, nose and chin.

 

[perfecttenn]

I only have one MSF, and its Petticoat of course. I use it for literally everything, I mean it really is an all purpose product. It will continue to be a staple in my collection, as all as its available. I use it as a foundation, blush, and contour, its absolutely fabulous!

 

[jetgirl]

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Originally Posted by sharkbytes Well, it all depends on the amount of each color in your particular pan of Petticoat. I know it sounds weird, lol. But they're baked, and some have more of the rosy color and less of the gold, and some have more gold and amber than pink. Also, the brush you use will make a huge difference. I use the 187 stippling brush, and it gives you just the right amount of color from the MSF, without it being too harsh. hth.

I'll try it with the 187. I had tried it with a similar to 187 brush -- because I use my 187 for liquid foundation.

 

[ladyJ]

I wanted to get MSF for a contour color. I was thinking Medium Deep for my NC 37 in mineralized skinfinished skin tone. Do you think that is good to use? I'm really confused on what to get as a contour. haha! I have petticoat and so ceylon for highlights.

 

[pianohno]

The natural MSF in light is my new must-have, I don't know how I've lived without it!

 

[just_jill325]

how would one compare the MSF's to BobbiBrown's shimmer Bricks?! I have and love BB Shimmer Brick's and am curious to know if they differ in any way?

I'm planning to get the Brunette or redhead MSF though when it comes out.

 

[fahllenangel]

i barely have time to out make-up on, or energy...but i love my MSF's

even if i just look at them most of the time

i hope to soon use them more

but i have: stereo rose, light flush, lightscapade, blonde, petticoat, and my MSF natural in medium

 

[Fataliya]

I wish I had found out about the glory of these before they were d/c'd.

I'd give my left tit for Petticoat, pleasureflush and a few others.

 

[jenixxx]

I guess I better do some more reading up on highlighting and contouring because I still don't understand this product that well yet I feel like I am missing something by not owning it.

The colours are beautiful, I just don't 'get it'.

 

[tracimarie12]

More msf's due to come out in the colour craft collection in July. I think there are some new releases and some old ones too.