MAC Heavenly creature discussion

[alisabosco]

Thought i'd just share my two cents about my HC haul, i only got 2 MSFs in total - star wonder and light year.

Can i just say, light year has exceeded ALL my expectations!! Looking at the swatches before i purchased them, i didn't even think it was going to show up on my very warm NC20 skin. In general, blushes like NARS orgasm/deep throat show up more muddy/muted on my skin because of my yellow colouring.

Dabbing my blush brush in it lightly just twice, as i do with my other NARS blushes, it picked up SO much colour. Comes out as this BEAUTIFUL golden peachy shimmery shade.
It's like MAC Melba's sparkly more brighter sister. I love them both equally, MAC melba on more natural days and LY on days where my skin needs a boost in glow. Definitely brightens my overall complexion.
I chose one with a small gold vein to minimise the microglitter/shimmer. I missed out on stereo rose but i'm guessing the people that love that will love this equally. Seems like a pinker, less orange version.

Star wonder on the other hand was a bit of a let down for me. It's a beautiful colour, but on me it doesn't show up too much differently from my NARS desire. One disadvantage is that it comes with all this SHIMMER/GLITTER, not the sheeny type but the specks of shimmer in all their multidimensional reflective glory (doesn't look that great on me). In the sun, SW looks like a nice pink flush but with all these random glittery friends migrating around my face.
Still a gorgeous MSF but maybe more flattering on cooler skin tones than my own. That being said, it would suit all skin tones, it certainly isn't limited to cool skintones.

Hope everyone is happy with their hauls!

 

[Audrey C]

Thought i'd just share my two cents about my HC haul, i only got 2 MSFs in total - star wonder and light year.

Can i just say, light year has exceeded ALL my expectations!! Looking at the swatches before i purchased them, i didn't even think it was going to show up on my very warm NC20 skin. In general, blushes like NARS orgasm/deep throat show up more muddy/muted on my skin because of my yellow colouring.

Dabbing my blush brush in it lightly just twice, as i do with my other NARS blushes, it picked up SO much colour. Comes out as this BEAUTIFUL golden peachy shimmery shade.
It's like MAC Melba's sparkly more brighter sister. I love them both equally, MAC melba on more natural days and LY on days where my skin needs a boost in glow. Definitely brightens my overall complexion.
I chose one with a small gold vein to minimise the microglitter/shimmer. I missed out on stereo rose but i'm guessing the people that love that will love this equally. Seems like a pinker, less orange version.

Star wonder on the other hand was a bit of a let down for me. It's a beautiful colour, but on me it doesn't show up too much differently from my NARS desire. One disadvantage is that it comes with all this SHIMMER/GLITTER, not the sheeny type but the specks of shimmer in all their multidimensional reflective glory (doesn't look that great on me). In the sun, SW looks like a nice pink flush but with all these random glittery friends migrating around my face.
Still a gorgeous MSF but maybe more flattering on cooler skin tones than my own. That being said, it would suit all skin tones, it certainly isn't limited to cool skintones.

Hope everyone is happy with their hauls!

I have very warm NC20-25 skin, and I found that applying Star Wonder with a fan brush really toned down the glitter. It's pigmented enough that I get enough colour this way without being too shimmery - that's not a great look for me anymore. I like it best as a highlighter over a more neutral blush (Douceur, Blushbaby, Prism, etc) or a pinky one (Launch Away).

Light Year I like over everything, particularly Deep Throat and Warm Soul.

 

[Magenta924]

Sorry picture heavy post. I got some of the MES's on Friday. I also bought FS and CaC. I haven't worn FS yet but CaC is amazing. Earthly Sky Magnetic Attraction Neo Nebula Universal Appeal The MES family My Total HC Haul My total haul includes: Light Year Star Wonder Center of the Universe Supernova Stratus Ring of Saturn Earthly Sky Magnetic Attraction Neo Nebula Universal Appeal Venus Fire Sign Cut a Caper This brings my total to 14 and I added up the cost. :shock: :shock: :shock:  Uh, I don't recommend doing that lol. This is my biggest haulage ever! No, I didn't buy all this at once and this is spaced over 2 paychecks as well. I made a total of 5 purchases the last being the MES's and FS and CaC. I almost didn't get CaC and am so glad that I didn't skip it. I have used all but Stratus, Sky, and FS so far. Everything I have tried is amazing so I expect the same out of the 3. I will work on wearing them very soon. If anyone got this far thank you. I just love looking at swirls so I figured you guys wouldn't mind me sharing my new babies. 

Your purchase is amazing! You really got good stuff. I love your swirls. Well worth the money.

 

[Richelle83]

I didnt get Stratus either....I should do it huh?

I would recommend it unless you have something similar. Do not believe Earthshine is similar either.

Did you try it on at the store?

 

[2browneyes]

No Richelle, I didnt try it in store. Can u say that it's similar enough to anything else to skip? Or is it definitely a must have?

 

[Magenta924]

Does Stratus look anything like Dolce Vita from Nars? Anyone have the two that can compare? And if you have Earthshine it would be useful to compare the 3. Thank you!

 

[Richelle83]

No Richelle, I didnt try it in store. Can u say that it's similar enough to anything else to skip? Or is it definitely a must have?

I'm sitting here really trying to justify you getting it, took swatches and everything lol. But each picture I look at says hmmm maybe they(stratus and earthshine) are similar enough to skip. Ok I guess you can skip it lol.

And I forgot that La Femme Bordeaux is similar.

 

[2browneyes]

LOL thx for trying I may swatch it in store if I can get there tomorrow. Plus I'm supposed to check out Earthly. Hopefully I will be able to get to the store. This thread is killing me! smh

 

[NYCBeautyJunkie]

Sure, give me a second!

That color is so gorgeous and exactly what I want! Thank you for the picture, you're so lucky you found your perfect Earthshine

 

[CiaoBellaa]

Thinking I should go in for Supernova & Ring of Saturn blushes but I can probably live without them. Its just that when a good collection comes out, you feel like you want to soak it all in and just have it alllllll! Its not often that these collections that sweep us right off our feet come around!

 

[Pinkdollface]

Indian Ink is available on the US MAC Pro site...
Hmmm?

In addition to your Pro list, pinkdollface, on US Pro:
Eyeshadows:
Vellum
Aqua
Sky Blue
Indian Ink

In addition to pinkdollface's Pro Blush List:
** (Flame Red is NOT listed on US MAC Pro)
Taupe
Burnt Pepper

** Apple Red is not listed on MAC Pro either unless I do a search for it. Then it pops up.

HTH

Thanks so much!

I thought Vellum, Aqua and Sky Blue were dicontinued and same for Burnt Pepper. Taupe is listed as a refill on the regular site here, but not as a pot. I think I'm going to call mac pro amsterdam today to ask about Apple Red and Flame Red. I might make a trip to amsterdam this weekend to get some pro goodies!

 

[alisabosco]

I have very warm NC20-25 skin, and I found that applying Star Wonder with a fan brush really toned down the glitter. It's pigmented enough that I get enough colour this way without being too shimmery - that's not a great look for me anymore. I like it best as a highlighter over a more neutral blush (Douceur, Blushbaby, Prism, etc) or a pinky one (Launch Away).

Light Year I like over everything, particularly Deep Throat and Warm Soul.

Thanks for the tip! I'll definately try that out, looking forward to layering them with other blushes!

 

[Mac-Guy]

Indian Ink is available on the US MAC Pro site...
Hmmm?

In addition to your Pro list, pinkdollface, on US Pro:
Eyeshadows:
Vellum
Aqua
Sky Blue
Indian Ink

In addition to pinkdollface's Pro Blush List:
** (Flame Red is NOT listed on US MAC Pro)
Taupe
Burnt Pepper

** Apple Red is not listed on MAC Pro either unless I do a search for it. Then it pops up.

HTH

Can't you see it in the refill category?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Thanks so much!

I thought Vellum, Aqua and Sky Blue were dicontinued and same for Burnt Pepper. Taupe is listed as a refill on the regular site here, but not as a pot. I think I'm going to call mac pro amsterdam today to ask about Apple Red and Flame Red. I might make a trip to amsterdam this weekend to get some pro goodies!

As it is a Pro color, it only exists as a refill. It's good to know that you find it on the regular site. It's a great contour color (though use a light hand).

 

[Pinkdollface]

As it is a Pro color, it only exists as a refill. It's good to know that you find it on the regular site. It's a great contour color (though use a light hand).

I haven't seen other pro items on the dutch regular site before so I was suprized about that. I'm happy with Strada as a contour so I won't buy it though.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I haven't seen other pro items on the dutch regular site before so I was suprized about that. I'm happy with Strada as a contour so I won't buy it though.

It's very different from Strada. While Strada has some pink undertones, Taupe hasn't got any pink hues.

 

[Pinkdollface]

It's very different from Strada. While Strada has some pink undertones, Taupe hasn't got any pink hues.

I know they are different, but I don't need more contour colours so that's why I'm not getting it

 

[Mac-Guy]

I know they are different, but I don't need more contour colours so that's why I'm not getting it

Oh, I thought it was on your Pro must-buy list.

 

[Pinkdollface]

Oh, I thought it was on your Pro must-buy list.

Nop it wasn't. Any blushes appart from Azalea and Apple Red that you would recommend?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Nop it wasn't. Any blushes appart from Azalea and Apple Red that you would recommend?

Salsarose if you like corals and Burnt Pepper is gorgeous for the Fall, especially as it is a matte finish. Those are super pigmented, so they will last you forever.