MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection - 08) Discussion

Randy Rose

Randy Rose

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Some semi-good news as far as Mystery Powder size goes . . .

I just realized that the mystery powder pans are the same size (weight-wise, at least) as the blushes, five grams. So I'm assuming that they pans themselves are the same. Soooooo when you run out of Mystery Powder you could use the compact to carry a blush.
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Still a little annoying, but at least there is some use.
 
Krasevayadancer

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I went, I saw, and I was insanely overwhelmed.

The lipglosses were sparkly but not overly unique

The lipsticks were pretty to look at, but again nothing unique.

The brushes felt wonderful, but dangit they need to stop with repromoting the same ones over and over with every couture collection

Re: the size on the mystery powder. It only looks that small because of the way its housed in such a thick compact with a large border. I wouldn't get in a tizzy over the size, but thats just me.

The sheersparks are like mini iridescent pressed powders. Big on the sparkle, but not on the color payoff.

Seriously though, I was underwhelmed by this whole collection. Too much influence from Estee Lauder I say.
 
Randy Rose

Randy Rose

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Originally Posted by Krasevayadancer
Re: the size on the mystery powder. It only looks that small because of the way its housed in such a thick compact with a large border. I wouldn't get in a tizzy over the size, but thats just me.

Well, they are significantly smaller than the previous years' mystery powders. But they're still the same size as a blush, so yes, it's not like they're crazy tiny. (But you're still only getting a little less than 2/3 the product as in past years)

PS regarding the brushes: is the kabuki brush from the first couture collection as amazing as the current couture brushes? If so, I might have to ebay for it!

PPS speaking of the kabuki from the first couture collection, do fakes pop up on ebay at all? I see the brush on ebay from time to time, but I'm a little leery if it's commonly counterfeited!
 
MissCrystal

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wow did any notice that they took down the prices for the products (not sure if this was posted or not)
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if its already been posted my bad
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Randy Rose

Randy Rose

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Originally Posted by MissCrystal
wow did any notice that they took down the prices for the products (not sure if this was posted or not)
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if its already been posted my bad
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They're still on maccosmetics.com when I check it. Are you maybe looking at the Pro site? Macpro.com only lists prices if you're signed in as a pro member and able to order.
 
SakurasamaLover

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Originally Posted by Randy Rose
Well, they are significantly smaller than the previous years' mystery powders. But they're still the same size as a blush, so yes, it's not like they're crazy tiny. (But you're still only getting a little less than 2/3 the product as in past years)

PS regarding the brushes: is the kabuki brush from the first couture collection as amazing as the current couture brushes? If so, I might have to ebay for it!

PPS speaking of the kabuki from the first couture collection, do fakes pop up on ebay at all? I see the brush on ebay from time to time, but I'm a little leery if it's commonly counterfeited!

I buy alot of MAC on ebay, especially the LE items cause I'm fairly new to MAC (january 2008) and past collections were really appealing.. But anyway my point is that I NEVER saw a LE conterfeit MAC.

Probably because counterfeit are cheap, and they do only stuff they can replicate easily, designing and producing a packaging cost quite a lot, so they stick to the regular line.

I bought: Barbie-Some Heatherette I passed-Antiquitease and Christmas collections from past years on ebay and they are all 100% authentic. I saddly know cause I have my share of fakes... you have to make mistakes to learn !

You should'nt be afraid to buy the couture kabuki on ebay, I really dont think they conterfeit it, the case and brush would be way to hard to duplicate.

I'm quite shocked to learn that they are of better quality then the regular line tho, a couple of months ago a seller I buy from often had it for like 30$.. on sell. I didn't bought it cause I tought the square-silver design was quite uggly... but now knowing this... I regret..
Damned... a least I got the 180 and I'm absolutly, litterally in LOVE with it. (it's a crime they stop selling it.. way better then the 181-182-183.. personnal opinion)
ah.... why is it so fun to buy and collect a tone of MAC
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Meryl

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Originally Posted by SakurasamaLover
I buy alot of MAC on ebay, especially the LE items cause I'm fairly new to MAC (january 2008) and past collections were really appealing.. But anyway my point is that I NEVER saw a LE conterfeit MAC.

Probably because counterfeit are cheap, and they do only stuff they can replicate easily, designing and producing a packaging cost quite a lot, so they stick to the regular line.

I thought we saw lots of Fafi fakes on eBay? (Just one example... )

Back to the Monogram discussion, I love my Marque l/s so much, I'm thinking of buying a back up! And I hate that stupid packaging and price... but Marque is so special...
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abbyquack

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Originally Posted by Meryl
I thought we saw lots of Fafi fakes on eBay? (Just one example... )

Back to the Monogram discussion, I love my Marque l/s so much, I'm thinking of buying a back up! And I hate that stupid packaging and price... but Marque is so special...
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Yes and definitely some fake heatherette and barbie! so counterfeit LEs are possible, but usually safer than perm line.
 
TISH1124

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Tish, I was wondering when you would catch on!


Editing and adding my Girls right now!!!
 
SakurasamaLover

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Wow didn't saw the improves in counterfeit MAC in the last months.

But I still highly doubt the 182 couture counterfeit, it wasn't a crazy selling collection like Heatherette. Thats the first LE things (with fafy it seems)they try to counterfeit and they are not that close, unless you dont know well the collections. I'm so glad Specktra is there
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The Heatherette-Fafi lipstick were pretty scary tho, they just dont have the color and shape but the packaging is damn good.

But if you buy in a responsible way, with a seller that have the new Buyer Protection you can't go wrong, if it's fake you get your money back even with shipping cost.. that's great.

But anyway: Is there anybody who know if the 182 from the couture collection (06?) is really great and soft or any speacial or it's a normal 182 with a square base ? Somebody remember playing with it in store... anything?
 
Miss QQ

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I saw this collection today. I played with everything except the brushes, which I missed, but I didn't buy anything. The price of the lipstick and gloss is the same as Chanel's Rouge Allure at my counter for comparison.

I like Identity l/g the most. Nothing else really standout to me. The compacts of the powder are very heavy, and the logo outside doesn't look as bad as in pictures. I agree that the collection looks rather Estee Lauder, especially the compact. It looks like the Christmas compacts, and I would rather get Estee Lauder's than Monogram if I want a gold compact.

I have uploaded pictures in the swatch thread. I took the swatches with my digital camera when I got home, which is an hour after I swatched them on the back of my hand. It's weird that l/s Flourish and All Mine stained my hand, especially All Mine, even though I used a good waterproof makeup remover to scrub them off. There is still red stain left on my hand, after showering and washing my hands with soap.
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jenntoz

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Originally Posted by SakurasamaLover

But I still highly doubt the 182 couture counterfeit, it wasn't a crazy selling collection like Heatherette. Thats the first LE things (with fafy it seems)they try to counterfeit and they are not that close, unless you dont know well the collections. I'm so glad Specktra is there
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But anyway: Is there anybody who know if the 182 from the couture collection (06?) is really great and soft or any speacial or it's a normal 182 with a square base ? Somebody remember playing with it in store... anything?

I have both 182s & I think there is a difference between them. I love my regular 182, but I am in love with my Couture 182. It is definitely softer & amazing
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I would recommend getting it to anyone if you have the opportunity & especially if you can get it for less than retail or retail
 
Susanne

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I am back! There is a delivery waiting for me, I hope that will be my Little Darlings and the Monogram collection!
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coachkitten, I love your new avatar!
 
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