MAC - Nail Trend F/W 2010 Discussion

[sweetkitty]

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Originally Posted by laylalovesmac If that's the case, I will be skipping. Too much effort.

Agreed. These look like they'd be a PITA to remove, not worth it in my opinion.

 

[miss-lilly]

I don't think that has been posted yet:
MAC Nail Trend F/W 10 Comparisons | All Lacquered Up

Strangely there are not any obvious dupes for them. I thought Earthly Harmony would be pretty much a dupe for CG Ingrid but it seems that they're quite different.
Oh well, my list just grew more..

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by sweetkitty Agreed. These look like they'd be a PITA to remove, not worth it in my opinion.

Exactly. This is a skip for me now. More money saved, I guess.

 

[Rinstar]

I was going to pass on these, but I got Ming Blue. I haven't tried it yet, but it's so pretty in the bottle, I couldn't resist!

 

[TeresitaMC]

Temptalia has a review and swatches up!

MAC Nail Trend F/W 2010 Review, Photos, Swatches

 

[laylalovesmac]

Temptalia's swatches REALLY make me want Jade Dragon and Rain of Flowers especially. But, I must stay strong!!!! Staining isn't worth it.

 

[TeresitaMC]

^ I agree! Or else I'd get one

I am thinking about Earthly Harmony but not sure if I'll get any...it's purrrty though! Hmmm...decisions, descions!

 

[TealAngel]

I am really glad I only bought two colors from this collection (Jade Dragon

and Earthly Harmony) due to staining reports in various reviews. I think the staining happened with the darker colors. I was going to get Rain of Flowers, but decided against it. Glad I did(for the staining reason only, not the color)!

 

[Meryl]

How much staining can they do if you use a base coat? My dark Chanels and dark China Glazes would probably stain as well if I didn't use a base coat. Are these worse?

In any case, I bought Ming Blue. Concubine and Imperial Flower. I'll swatch them and let everyone know if they stain with a base coat.

I don't want to do it now since I have a lovely mani-pedi I just finished and I don't want to take it off just yet.

 

[sleepyhead]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 do they stain even when a base coat is used?

i went to try them at the counter, none of them left any obvious stains with opi nail envy as base coat and removed with zoya remove+

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 do they stain even when a base coat is used?

i never wear a base coat so i have no idea.

 

[BeautyPsycho]

They shouldnt stain if you use a base coat, or at least not that bad.
I got Jade Dragon and it's on my nails now. It's a very pretty color and pigmentation is awesome. Two coats, but I always do really, really thin coats. If you do thicker coats, one would probably be enough.
It also dried surprisingly fast, but it doesn't look shiny on its own. That's fine because I always use a top coat anyways, but I'm just saying so people who don't use it know about it.

 

[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by sleepyhead i went to try them at the counter, none of them left any obvious stains with opi nail envy as base coat and removed with zoya remove+

awesome!

i usually wear a base coat because i have ridges in my nails and essie's ridge filling base coat does the job

so this makes me happy!

 

[Flaminbird]

This gal used a base coat and it still stained. I posted it in the FF thread too.

MAC Nail Trend F/W 2010 Swatches & Review | Vampy Varnish

I'd love to have Imperial Flower. It's so pretty

 

[Shadowy Lady]

Earthly Harmony can def not be duped by ChG Ingrid. Ingrid is much darker and also has less fine glitters. I have them both and love them:

Ingrid by ChG on the left, Earthly Harmony by MAC on the right.

Ming Blue is similar to Orly's Lunar Eclipse. Lunar Eclipse has more purple flash to it IRL:

Ming blue on the left, Lunar Eclipse on the right

I ended up withEarthy Harmony and Jade Dragon only. The rest are also beautiful, I just happened to have dupes in my stash already

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady Earthly Harmony can def not be duped by ChG Ingrid. Ingrid is much darker and also has less fine glitters. I have them both and love them: Ingrid by ChG on the left, Earthly Harmony by MAC on the right.

thanks pretty lady!

i actually like ingrid better. definately gonna get it over EH!

 

[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 thanks pretty lady! i actually like ingrid better. definately gonna get it over EH!

yes i bought ingrid a couple of weeks ago and i freaking love it! i never thought i'd love a brown nail polish but it really is pretty! i insist you buy it asap!

 

[liba]

I wasn't sure about Earthly Harmony since I'm still in love with In the Buff as my offbeat neutral ('wore it all summer like an addiction - I've got lots of khaki and olive green clothes).

After swatching it, I had to get it....blended with my skin tone perfectly and canceled out any redness around the cuticles and fingers.

Got Jade Dragon too!

 

[LittleMaryJane]

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Originally Posted by liba I wasn't sure about Earthly Harmony since I'm still in love with In the Buff as my offbeat neutral ('wore it all summer like an addiction - I've got lots of khaki and olive green clothes).

Ok, this did it for me.. I thought, screw it... I'm getting EH. Then I can stop thinking about it.

 

[liba]

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Originally Posted by LittleMaryJane Ok, this did it for me.. I thought, screw it... I'm getting EH. Then I can stop thinking about it.

Just swatch it first - these weird greyish off neutrals can be fussy and look great with one person's skin and like you stuck your fingers in poop with another's.

I remember craving Paper Bag from Pret A Papier but it just looked awful on me and I passed. I'm sure In the Buff looks horrible on some people too, but I am obsessed with it on me.