MAC - Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth Discussion

[AudreyNicole]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

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Originally Posted by SMMY Audrey - I do think these are definitely "special occasion" eye shadows. The closest analogy as I said above is pigment + glitter reflects + binder/gummy stuff. They do feel almost moist when you touch them. I know erine said these weren't cream based, but I'm betting there is some sort of 'cones in these to make them stick together. I have LM metallic creme eye shadows and these kind of remind me of these, only in a more powdery form. I'm dying to get my hands on the ingredient list for these, just as a chemist.

So do ya think if I wore these to the grocery store I'd get funny looks?

Honestly, as the mother of 2 small children, I don't get many evenings out, and these sound like they would be best reserved for those occasions. I am SO tempted though - they sound so beautiful!!

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Originally Posted by SMMY Sorry to monopolize the thread, but finally just opened all of the solar bits and OMG merciful father! Scatterrays is beyond beautiful. Pale gold with a copper/apricot shimmer in the pot. I haven't even swatched it, just want to stare at it in the pot. This is the pick of the litter for me. It's so luminous.

SMMY, in your opinion, which would be best for use as a cheek highlighter? By the description, they can be used all over for highlight or shimmer, and I was leaning toward Scatterrays,but wasn't sure. I am interested in Black Ore too, but obviously I can't use that as a cheek highlight

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Originally Posted by Susanne Love you, girls!

Love ya too girl!

 

[jenntoz]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

I posted my pics of the Scatterrays Solar Bits. The color is amazing. Like SMMY & elegant-one said its super chunky, also the container doesn't seem very full. I love the color so much but am happy just getting this one, I don't see myself getting any other colors.
I wish the color was a little better in my pics but its been so rainy & cloudy so I had to use indoor lighting, but you can really see the texture at least. The last one is with a flash & is pretty true to the color

 

[jenntoz]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole SMMY, in your opinion, which would be best for use as a cheek highlighter? By the description, they can be used all over for highlight or shimmer, and I was leaning toward Scatterrays,but wasn't sure. I am interested in Black Ore too, but obviously I can't use that as a cheek highlight

I think the Scatterrays would be a gorgeous all over highlighter!!! Of course, I have no other colors to compare it to, but the more you blend them into your skin it gets more & more sheer & just the sparklies remain

 

[AudreyNicole]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

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Originally Posted by jenntoz I posted my pics of the Scatterrays Solar Bits. The color is amazing. Like SMMY & elegant-one said its super chunky, also the container doesn't seem very full. I love the color so much but am happy just getting this one, I don't see myself getting any other colors. I wish the color was a little better in my pics but its been so rainy & cloudy so I had to use indoor lighting, but you can really see the texture at least. The last one is with a flash & is pretty true to the color

Thanks for the pictures Jenn! I LOVE the looks of Scatterrays! It is a beautiful color! It looks slighty pink in the last picture. Is that accurate or is it definately peachy? Do you think this could be used on the cheeks for us pale ladies?

 

[AudreyNicole]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

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Originally Posted by jenntoz I think the Scatterrays would be a gorgeous all over highlighter!!! Of course, I have no other colors to compare it to, but the more you blend them into your skin it gets more & more sheer & just the sparklies remain

Man oh man, I am excited now! Maybe I will just get this one instead of Black Ore... I am anxious to test these out in person!

 

[jenntoz]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Thanks for the pictures Jenn! I LOVE the looks of Scatterrays! It is a beautiful color! It looks slighty pink in the last picture. Is that accurate or is it definately peachy? Do you think this could be used on the cheeks for us pale ladies?

I really don't think you could use it as a cheek color, it would just break down too much & just the sparkles would remain...I'm really pale & just tried & it was a no go.
In the pot it really looked like deckchair pigment or goldenaire to me, but when I swatched them togeter they were VERY different. The ScatterRays comes out more golden/pale peachy than either of the piggies. I don't know about the rest, but this one definitley applies a little differently that it looks in the pot, but its gorgeous both ways

 

[elegant-one]

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So, I'm assuming that all the colors have similar amounts of glitter - if the lightest shade that Jenntoz swatched has just as much?

There is no doubt that the colors are beautiful, but if all that glitter is there what is the point. I'm a professional woman & older so I don't think I would wear these much other than possibly a small amount as a highlight for an evening occasion.

 

[jenntoz]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Man oh man, I am excited now! Maybe I will just get this one instead of Black Ore... I am anxious to test these out in person!

Even though I probably don't need anymore of these, I still want to try them all out. I have a feeling they won't totally fly off the shelves, so we'll all have pleanty of time to get to swatch them all. I can't wait to see SMMY's pics of them all together to compare tehm side by side.
I just decided to try the scatterrays over blackgroud paintpot so I'm goint to post those pics now. With as much fallout as these have it might be best to take a lighter color & layer it over the dark base, instead of having black fallout

pics...
(indoor lighting/and natural lighting)

(natural light)

(bathroom lighting)

I'll also add them to the swatch thread(all no flash)

 

[panda0410]

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bah.... I'm on the fence about these solar bits.... honestly, the jar puts me off...LOL... I prefer the pigment jars better! I suppose I could tip them....
The glitter is another thing for me, I LOVE glitters and glittery shiny things, but honestly have very little practical use for them. I hope someone will be sampling them!!!

 

[AudreyNicole]

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Originally Posted by jenntoz Even though I probably don't need anymore of these, I still want to try them all out. I have a feeling they won't totally fly off the shelves, so we'll all have pleanty of time to get to swatch them all. I can't wait to see SMMY's pics of them all together to compare tehm side by side. I just decided to try the scatterrays over blackgroud paintpot so I'm goint to post those pics now. With as much fallout as these have it might be best to take a lighter color & layer it over the dark base, instead of having black fallout pics... natural light(only this one) I'll also add them to the swatch thread(all no flash)

Oh awesome idea! I will definately skip Black Ore now, and get a lighter color that is more multipurprose. Those swatches looks almost like Black Ore!

 

[Face2Mac]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

Scatterrays looks like Revved Up p/g? Does it swatch like it?

 

[Hilly]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

solar bits look messy!

 

[purrtykitty]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

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Originally Posted by Hilly solar bits look messy!

No kidding! Pigments are messy enough for me...these, gorgeous as they are seem like too much trouble.

 

[Hilly]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

It is always a struggle with dark piggies (grape, black, dark blue green , etc) because once you have some on your hand and it touches your face while applying your makeup- you've got a not so hot mess going on

 

[elegant-one]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

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Originally Posted by Hilly solar bits look messy!

ugghhh...incredibly messy

I cringe every time I have to unscrew the lid because it flies all over the bathroom. I've wiped my counter a dozen times, & the glitter parts are still there

I just did 3 color samples of Black Ore over Constructivist, Rollickin & Perky
should have them up in a little while

 

[GlamYOURUs]

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Wow the solar bits don't do anything for me. THANK GOD! lol It just looks like chunks of glitter with little or no color payoff. I prefer pigments.

 

[elegant-one]

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ok, the new swatch pics are up

 

[panther27]

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Ooh I can't WAIT to get my hands on these-I love them

 

[thelove4tequila]

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Meh...I still want Black Ore!

 

[elegant-one]

Re: Neo Sci-fi, Solar Field, And Future Earth

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Originally Posted by Susanne Love you, girls!

Aw Susanne

- love ya too! You gals make my day s s s s