Pinkdollface
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Thanks, I hope you'll like yours too! What did you order?Your MSFs are all beautiful Pinkdollface!
I hope mine turn out as P-R-E-T-T-Y !!.... Now where is the Yodel guy with my package.....
*WAITINNGGGG*
MAC Heavenly creature discussion
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xasperadastra
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I want your Stratus!!!!! Mine has a lot of dark aubergine :/ but it's cute on the skin anywayI have more swirl pics for you! I decided to get Stratus blush and I got my back ups for Light Year and Star Wonder. The MUA picked the best ones left and I'm very happy with them!
And for comparison here are my first LY and SW again.
Fiberluver
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Nessa,
Know how u feel. My Grandma passed away too and I miss her like crazy. I did buy some stuff from HC to cheer me up though!
Take care.
Know how u feel. My Grandma passed away too and I miss her like crazy. I did buy some stuff from HC to cheer me up though!
Take care.
Pinkdollface
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I was looking for one with a lot of the purple. I think yours is gorgeous!
Fiberluver
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The best Earthshine I've seen was the tester @ my local MAC store.
It had tons of burgundy and hardly any gold so that's why I purchased it after trying it out. I knew I didn't have any msf that came close to it.
Imagine my shock when I got home and pulled out my gold/burgundy one instead! Above: mine: Below: store tester.
It had tons of burgundy and hardly any gold so that's why I purchased it after trying it out. I knew I didn't have any msf that came close to it.
Imagine my shock when I got home and pulled out my gold/burgundy one instead! Above: mine: Below: store tester.
Nima
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I am motivated by your ordering Earthshine, Pinkdollface.... 
I ordered 3 of the 4 MSFs...LY, SW and CotU...And I am soooo tempted to get ES. But from what I tried in-store, a light hand results in bronzy gold dust on my NC40 tone and any attempt to make it show up differently makes it look way to muddy on me...! I should perhaps get it just to stop me lemming....but I rarely wear my bronzy MSFs like Comfort....or even Goldstone, even though I like how they swatch on the hand. * SO TORN!! *
I do not have a light hand...and am rubbish with dark blush/ MSFs... need the idiot-proof variety else would look like a clown!
I did not go after the blushes that came with HC, since I prefer matte / satin blushes and like to go over them with the MSF... and while I was sorely tempted by Ring Of Saturn, I already have Stereo Rose MSF and Early Morning MB. Also, I am positive, Early morning + Light Year MSF will yield Ring of Saturn like results. Plus CotU is on its way. The other MBs in this collection did not tempt me. SR was too light and the rest were scary given my "level of expertise" with application.
Thankfully nothing is sold out in the UK (not surprising with the recession!) so I have some time to mull it over. The previous collections did not do too well either. I think after Iris Apfel and then the big Blush Collection - I forget the name, there has been a real lull around here.
I ordered 3 of the 4 MSFs...LY, SW and CotU...And I am soooo tempted to get ES. But from what I tried in-store, a light hand results in bronzy gold dust on my NC40 tone and any attempt to make it show up differently makes it look way to muddy on me...! I should perhaps get it just to stop me lemming....but I rarely wear my bronzy MSFs like Comfort....or even Goldstone, even though I like how they swatch on the hand. * SO TORN!! *
I do not have a light hand...and am rubbish with dark blush/ MSFs... need the idiot-proof variety else would look like a clown!
I did not go after the blushes that came with HC, since I prefer matte / satin blushes and like to go over them with the MSF... and while I was sorely tempted by Ring Of Saturn, I already have Stereo Rose MSF and Early Morning MB. Also, I am positive, Early morning + Light Year MSF will yield Ring of Saturn like results. Plus CotU is on its way. The other MBs in this collection did not tempt me. SR was too light and the rest were scary given my "level of expertise" with application.
Thankfully nothing is sold out in the UK (not surprising with the recession!) so I have some time to mull it over. The previous collections did not do too well either. I think after Iris Apfel and then the big Blush Collection - I forget the name, there has been a real lull around here.
Nima, I noticed that nothing has sold out yet too! Wonder what will go first... if anything.
I'm also lucky in that nothing sells out fast at my counter - I found a Lightscapade there months after it came out last fall (before it became perm)
On that note, I'm off to get Light Year, Ring of Saturn, and Venus and swatch everything else one more time!
I'm also lucky in that nothing sells out fast at my counter - I found a Lightscapade there months after it came out last fall (before it became perm)
On that note, I'm off to get Light Year, Ring of Saturn, and Venus and swatch everything else one more time!
Nima
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Oh wow
...That is a rare bit of Earthshine you got there Fiberluver...Haven't seen many with just a tad bit of burgundy. I wonder how yours would end up swatching.
For me, that would be a "score" because the excess of burgundy-brown swirls in the ES in the store quite scared me, even though I am an NC40.
But for your sake, I do hope you can return this one and get the one you want with plenty of burgundy swirls.
"May the Swirl Power Be Ever In Your Favour" , Good luck!
For me, that would be a "score" because the excess of burgundy-brown swirls in the ES in the store quite scared me, even though I am an NC40.
But for your sake, I do hope you can return this one and get the one you want with plenty of burgundy swirls.
"May the Swirl Power Be Ever In Your Favour" , Good luck!
Fiberluver
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When did Lightscpade become perm?
Pinkdollface
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I'm really into bronzer now and Earthshine works great for that, but since you are much darker than me it won't have the same effect on you. I love my Goldstone so I expected to at least like ES (and I love it), but if you're not using Goldstone and Comfort a lot you might better leave ES.I am motivated by your ordering Earthshine, Pinkdollface....
I ordered 3 of the 4 MSFs...LY, SW and CotU...And I am soooo tempted to get ES. But from what I tried in-store, a light hand results in bronzy gold dust on my NC40 tone and any attempt to make it show up differently makes it look way to muddy on me...! I should perhaps get it just to stop me lemming....but I rarely wear my bronzy MSFs like Comfort....or even Goldstone, even though I like how they swatch on the hand. * SO TORN!! *
I do not have a light hand...and am rubbish with dark blush/ MSFs... need the idiot-proof variety else would look like a clown!
I did not go after the blushes that came with HC, since I prefer matte / satin blushes and like to go over them with the MSF... and while I was sorely tempted by Ring Of Saturn, I already have Stereo Rose MSF and Early Morning MB. Also, I am positive, Early morning + Light Year MSF will yield Ring of Saturn like results. Plus CotU is on its way. The other MBs in this collection did not tempt me. SR was too light and the rest were scary given my "level of expertise" with application.
Thankfully nothing is sold out in the UK (not surprising with the recession!) so I have some time to mull it over. The previous collections did not do too well either. I think after Iris Apfel and then the big Blush Collection - I forget the name, there has been a real lull around here.
The best way to use pigmented blushes/powders is to use a duo fibre brush and to just dab it in the product. I think that could work for most people. Early Morning + Light Year sounds like a nice combo, but I think RoS will be a bit lighter but similar in colour. I'm sure you'll like CotU! It's great for darker skin.
It's nice that you have more time to decide before things sell out.
Pinkdollface
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With reel sexy
Fiberluver
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I've been mucking about my msfs trying to find something that looks like Earthshine and no luck.
I thought maybe So Ceylon - because of the burgundy - but no go.
Perhaps New Vegas because of the light gold?
I don't own NV.
I wasn't into msfs when that one was released.
From top left: Warm Blend, Semi Precious Goldstone, So Ceylon, Gold Deposit, Gold Spill, Earthshine (in the middle). A truly unique shade.
I thought maybe So Ceylon - because of the burgundy - but no go.
Perhaps New Vegas because of the light gold?
I don't own NV.
I wasn't into msfs when that one was released.
From top left: Warm Blend, Semi Precious Goldstone, So Ceylon, Gold Deposit, Gold Spill, Earthshine (in the middle). A truly unique shade.
Nima
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Ha ha! Isn't that amazing, Carrie! I am sure the rest of the world is eying the MAC UK site with envy! .....
*KIDDING!!*
On a side note, with everything still available, I wish I had picked up my goodies personally in-store, instead of worrying everything will sell-out and ordering it all online. Yodel has still not delivered and I am clueless about my "swirls"! I hope I end up getting pretty stuff! I got total duds delivered for Lightscapade even though I had ordered 3. They were ALL Beigescapades. I finally picked up a tad decent one from the few leftovers at the counter in Kingston!
My bets are on Light Year or Star Wonder to be sold out first. And among blushes, perhaps Ring of Saturn. What do you think?
Have fun swatching and shopping! Bet you will end up with more than what is on your list! Good luck with swirl hunting!!
Don't forget to come back and post pics!!
On a side note, with everything still available, I wish I had picked up my goodies personally in-store, instead of worrying everything will sell-out and ordering it all online. Yodel has still not delivered and I am clueless about my "swirls"! I hope I end up getting pretty stuff! I got total duds delivered for Lightscapade even though I had ordered 3. They were ALL Beigescapades. I finally picked up a tad decent one from the few leftovers at the counter in Kingston!
My bets are on Light Year or Star Wonder to be sold out first. And among blushes, perhaps Ring of Saturn. What do you think?
Have fun swatching and shopping! Bet you will end up with more than what is on your list! Good luck with swirl hunting!!
Don't forget to come back and post pics!!
Fiberluver
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Nima,
My msf thanks you! It loves compliments!
Oh no, I'm keeping it. I purchased a b/up with more burgundy but I'm actually using this one.
This is such a unique shade - I'm smitten with it.
I guess we have to remember that these are hand poured and baked so of course they are all different.
But I like the excess of burgundy.
My msf thanks you! It loves compliments!
Oh no, I'm keeping it. I purchased a b/up with more burgundy but I'm actually using this one.
This is such a unique shade - I'm smitten with it.
I guess we have to remember that these are hand poured and baked so of course they are all different.
But I like the excess of burgundy.
Fiberluver
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Nima,
Here are the Earthshine swatches.
Right now I'm NC50 but I'm usually NC45.
I've been soaking up some vitamin D!
Here are the Earthshine swatches.
Right now I'm NC50 but I'm usually NC45.
I've been soaking up some vitamin D!
Nima
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So glad you are enjoying Earthshine, Pinkdollface! I am going to take a moment and enjoy it vicariously through you!
And thank you, I need some anti-enabling else I tend to obsess!
Yes, you are right, the combo of LY and EM would be a tad darker, because Rings of Saturn did show up lighter, with a hint of orange (or coral). I am excited for CotU!
Oh and thank you for reminding me about the duo fiber... I DO have the 131 brush...
But if you can believe it, its still tucked away, un-used! Time to whip it out!
And thank you, I need some anti-enabling else I tend to obsess!
Yes, you are right, the combo of LY and EM would be a tad darker, because Rings of Saturn did show up lighter, with a hint of orange (or coral). I am excited for CotU!
Oh and thank you for reminding me about the duo fiber... I DO have the 131 brush...
Miss Dynamite
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I don't think it really is...unless it's store only, cause it sold out on the MAC site a long time ago and never got restocked.
Nima
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Oh Fiberluver..... I LOVE all your bronze MSFs! Super awesome girl!
So glad you are keeping that Earthshine and enjoying it!
And YOU ARE AMAZING.... THANK YOU for the quick swatches...!
ES a perfect chocolate bronze and best is, you can amp it up or tone it down using either more of the burgundy or the light brown/ gold.
I hope this turns out to be your HG MSF!
So Ceylon was hailed as the HG bronze MSF, but I guess Earthshine will soon overtake its status, with all the love it has been getting!
So glad you are keeping that Earthshine and enjoying it!
And YOU ARE AMAZING.... THANK YOU for the quick swatches...!
ES a perfect chocolate bronze and best is, you can amp it up or tone it down using either more of the burgundy or the light brown/ gold.
I hope this turns out to be your HG MSF!
So Ceylon was hailed as the HG bronze MSF, but I guess Earthshine will soon overtake its status, with all the love it has been getting!
MissSugarShack
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I love this LE, but only bought Invincible Light and Fire Sign. A lot of the eyeshadows were quite disappointint, they had such weak pigmentation. (Sorry, I´m German, I don`t know if that`s the right way to say it...). Especially out of Earth I expected a little more...
I love the color spectrum of Invincible Light. It`s beautiful how it shifts from white to gold to purple. I`m just worried I won`t use it because it`s so gorgeous
Fire Sign is my favorite lipstick at the moment. The lustre finish is gorgeous with this color. It`s a beautiful everyday-red that I just love to wear. It`s a near perfect Dupe to Cindy, it just has a little gold in it, which you can hardly see applied on the lips anyways.
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I love the color spectrum of Invincible Light. It`s beautiful how it shifts from white to gold to purple. I`m just worried I won`t use it because it`s so gorgeous
Fire Sign is my favorite lipstick at the moment. The lustre finish is gorgeous with this color. It`s a beautiful everyday-red that I just love to wear. It`s a near perfect Dupe to Cindy, it just has a little gold in it, which you can hardly see applied on the lips anyways.
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