MAC In Extra Dimension Collection 2013 (April 2013)

[Lipstickdiva420]

I like!!!! Waiting on mines...

You will love it.

 

[janette9687]

Thanks so much Ernie for all your wonderful help!!

 

[janette9687]

My fave is bareness (the new warm soul!). BH is definitely more orangey, but i also plan on using it on my eyes, so I'm not worried about it being too orange.

ahhh i love warm soul, that one is a nice sheen but buildable on me, now i am debating bareness but everyone says it wont show up guess ill have to see it in store or just pass on it. Ugh ordering online stinks! especially becuz i am gonna be moving and flying again.

 

[Beautybuyer]

I ordered double definition, Blazing haute and fiery impact blushes. Haven't received them yet and won't till next week but I'm sure they'll work for me. I'm c5 in face and body and usually matched at nc43 for studio fix powder (though I'm lighter from winter) with last years collection I wasn't amazed with e/s and these are definitely not even in my color range so I'll pass

 

[MACina]

....pretty!!!

I am taken back in time and place..

 

[erine1881]

I'm definitely open to see how FI and BH (as these were the only 2 of the 5 I assumed would look decent on my skin tone) will look after my foundation is applied! I just disagree with the other person stating a product won't work because of deeper skintone trying to use lighter colors ! I have so many blushes and highlighters that are reviewed only for light to medium skin tones! I can make anything work and look great

I never said they WON'T work, dear. I was simply stating that it's harder to see a colour that blends into one's skintone, giving the appearance of less pigmentation. If you can make any colour work, more power to ya!

 

[singer82]

Oh Liba I was so looking forward to your thoughts! Sounds exactly what I was hoping for. Trying to decide between Bareness and At Dusk. What do you think?

 

[cindypltnm81]

I never said they WON'T work, dear. I was simply stating that it's harder to see a colour that blends into one's skintone, giving the appearance of less pigmentation. If you can make any colour work, more power to ya!

I'm full aware of WHAT was stated and responded to your statement! "people gravitating towards lighter colors that just won't work for them...causing a lack of pigmentation situation!" Thats what you said...no need to retract! I can wear anything! No restrictions here in terms of makeup! Is there a problem w/ my response? Yes, I do POSSESS the craft of making anything work! It's called SKILLS my darling!!! As I stated, the color payoff does not deserve the price tag attached to these mediocre finishes. MY OPINION! Thank you peaches

 

[singer82]

Good to see you again hergreyness! :wave:

 

[liba]

I'm definitely open to see how FI and BH (as these were the only 2 of the 5 I assumed would look decent on my skin tone) will look after my foundation is applied! I just disagree with the other person stating a product won't work because of deeper skintone trying to use lighter colors ! I have so many blushes and highlighters that are reviewed only for light to medium skin tones! I can make anything work and look great

Just from your avatar picture, I bet you'd be able to make all 5 work for you - none of them are difficultly cool-toned and they're the opposite of thick or powdery in texture!! If you head to a store and play around with them, let us know how it turns out! I can only make an educated guess based on the color and the texture, but nothing beats hands-on experimentation.

 

[cindypltnm81]

Definitely will do swatches

 

[cindypltnm81]

I honestly don't think Bareness is really supposed to show up very strongly. It's more like a brightener for your cheeks that adds some very subtle depth and volume and color balances, without using shimmer or overt light reflecting glow. Did you try Amber Glow MB from Apres Chic? Very similar idea, but without the shimmer and sheen you'd see from that one in some lighting. Bareness's color is less peachy than Amber Glow, more neutral nude.  I think it's gorgeous if you want a serious no-makeup makeup look. I guarantee you will fool everyone and will hear a lot of "wow you look really rested today!" comments. I love them both, haha. I'd break it down by 2 factors: #1) Are you usually going to be wearing it over foundation or otherwise not just slapping it right on bare skin - in other words, are you OK with a blush that's not just one-and-done? #2) Do you want something for that subtle sculpting effect or do you want something that is more of a straight forward blush that adds color? Bareness is the one for a nude or color-balanced cheek that sculpts without obvious shadows and shimmery peaks - if you need real color on the cheeks, you'll need to use it in conjunction with something else. At Dusk is for adding a little healthy pink glow to the cheeks, but it's not that sophisticated sculpted effect. I usually don't do well with pale pink cheeks, since I'm sallow, but At Dusk gave me that healthy youthful glow like you just pinched your cheeks, while looking really natural and not like Little Bo Peep. It's a great pale pink for older skin in particular. From what I remember of some of the blushes you've bought, I'd say go with Bareness instead of At Dusk, since you already have standard pale pink blushes that you're happy with. Bareness will be more different from what you have and is honestly the most fashion forward of all 5 blushes, imo. Just don't expect a flushed effect - it's for accentuating, not coloring. Makeup magic tricks time! Actually, my guess is none of these blushes are going to look ashy on anyone and that's what makes them unique. The texture is what would cancel out any ashen effect. They're just not powdery in any way, shape or form, plus they aren't shimmery or have obvious whitened base tone, and just sit on the skin in a very smooth way. None of the colors are particularly bluish or drastically cool toned, either. As great as the Tres Chic blushes are, even I couldn't pull off the pale lavender one, so if all of them worked for you, you are definitely not going to have any problems with these ED ones. Normally I say to try stuff out in person for yourself if you're ever on the fence, but this time I feel like I can stand by my impressions here and say "go for it!" to anyone who wants any of these. Really the only dangerous color is maybe Blazing Heat, but only because it might lean orange on very cool-toned, reddish people. I used the dark, natural side for applying and the pale, synthetic side for blending the edges with that duo-fiber cheek brush. Up till now, I haven't owned on - I just have the eye brushes and the fantastic and amazing angled kabuki, which is my all-time favorite blending brush for my cheeks. Just from your avatar picture, I bet you'd be able to make all 5 work for you - none of them are difficultly cool-toned and they're the opposite of thick or powdery in texture!! If you head to a store and play around with them, let us know how it turns out! I can only make an educated guess based on the color and the texture, but nothing beats hands-on experimentation.

Thank you...I appreciate your positive feedback hon You definitely display knowledge and go into great detail of products Sadly, in my area the actual Mac store was relocated! So all we have are the free stand mac affiliated with Macy's locations. They won't have anything on display till next week! I know because I had to rush to Mac on the 4th and pick up the lipsticks I missed from the fashion set online release. Everything sold out rapidly!!

 

[erine1881]

Mine were finger watches as well, no base. Glad I'm not the only one liking them! I don't find them sheer or lacking pigment at all either. It seems to me that people are gravitating to colours that are too light for their skintones, which would cause a "lack of pigmentation" situation. :dunno:

I'm full aware of WHAT was stated and responded to your statement! "people gravitating towards lighter colors that just won't work for them...causing a lack of pigmentation situation!" Thats what you said...no need to retract! I can wear anything! No restrictions here in terms of makeup! Is there a problem w/ my response? Yes, I do POSSESS the craft of making anything work! It's called SKILLS my darling!!! As I stated, the color payoff does not deserve the price tag attached to these mediocre finishes. MY OPINION! Thank you peaches

I'm not retracting anything! Again, thats NOT what i said. I never said it WON'T work. "Too light" (which was my exact wording) isn't the same as won't work. The BB collection is far too pastel and light for me. Doesn't mean i cant wear em and make em work. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with your response, except that you misquoted me, again. I wasn't disagreeing with one word of your statement other than that. I actually agree with your opinion, but i apply it to the PM powders, and everyone here will tell you that. Doesn't mean others aren't making it work. And i too have skills! Makes me good at what i do! Thanks

 

[MsShopper1135]

My blushes!!! Can't wait to swatch them and put them on my face!! I had them shipped over night. They arrived this evening. I will be rocking them this weekend! I'll try to post pictures here!

 

[erine1881]

My blushes!!! Can't wait to swatch them and put them on my face!! I had them shipped over night. They arrived this evening. I will be rocking them this weekend! I'll try to post pictures here!

Yay!!! And :welcome:

 

[erine1881]

Wow!

 

[SydVicious]

From Keepitclassy_1 on instagram. For reference she says she's an NC40/42

I was not going to get any of the blushes, but I think I changed my mind after seeing these photos. I love at Dusk.

 

[Miss Dynamite]

Quote: Originally Posted by cindypltnm81

#YAWNS
Really, misquoting! What purpose will that serve?! I responded!! Deal w/ IT!!
#BLOOP (In my Nene Leakes voice) #THE END

What is with all these randoms showing up lately just to try to start fights? -.-

 

[Mac4Megan]

Dang, seems a bit tense in here *awkward silence* I just want to say, this is supposed to be a fun place to come to share and hear reviews and swatches of products. I appreciate everyones input and opinions, especially from professionals. It helps mere MU muggles like me make educated purchases especially when ordering online. Just trying to keep it upbeat. Back OT the only blush i ordered was bareness, i don't mind if there isn't much pigmentation, I'm pretty pale. I can see myself wearing bareness daily in the summer with me new fashion set lippies

 

[SavannahLovely]

Back OT the only blush i ordered was bareness, i don't mind if there isn't much pigmentation, I'm pretty pale. I can see myself wearing bareness daily in the summer with me new fashion set lippies <3 Can't wait to get my box!!

I think such a neutral cheek like Bareness will look absolutely gorgeous with the Fashion Set lippies! It allows the bold lipsticks be the spotlight.