MAC Strength Collection Discussion (December 2012)

[Yazmin]

My freestanding store called me this morning, having set aside some lippies for me. While I was there I picked up the blushes, too. So if anyone needs CPs, let me know.

I have the following: Pink Pigeon (2), Party Parrot (3), Absolute Power (2), Strong Woman (1 available now; 1 more coming in standard delivery order next week, along with 2 Firm Form), Taupe Shape (2) and Poised (2).

Edited: Now have 1 each of Taupe Shape and Poised blushes.

Edited: now have one Poised blush, 2 Pink Pigeon, 3 Party Parrot, 1 Absolute Power; won't have Strong Woman (1) and Firm Form (2) until Thu/Fri.

 

[janineios]

Hey lovelies! Just reposting that I have a brand new Taupe Shape blush I won't be needing if anyone wants to trade. PM me!

 

[DILLIGAF]

I originally had Strong Woman and Absolute Power on hold at the MAC Pro on Lincoln Rd South Beach( they still have quite a bit of these lippies ladies). However I thought that Absolute Power was way to similar to Ruby Woo. Thing is I only got Ruby Woo for the first time last month. If I didn't have it I would have gotten Absolute Power.

 

[lenamonster]

My black box came today! I got Party Parrot, Strong Woman, & Absolute Power.
This is me with Party Parrot, I love it. Can't wait to try the other two colours tomorrow.

 

[nudibelle]

I got 2 of my lippies today. And one of someone else's. it had my address on the outside, and their packing slip on the inside. I thought about calling MAC, but then I thought the other person might never get their lipstick if I do that, and I have their address and phone number, so I just called them and told them I'd send it along to them. I thought about how sad I'd be I someone else got mine. Gotta build up the makeup karma, lol. I LOVE PaPa!!!

Beautiful

 

[erine1881]

PLEASE HELP: Besides Heroine (HTF & super overly priced) & Violetta (did not look good on me). What other crazy beautiful purples am I missing? They do NOT need to be from MAC. I'm just dying to know what other purple LSs are out there that work on NC20ish skin tones. Please help, I've got to pick up the slack of missing beautiful purples. Suggestions greatly appreciated, oh knowledgeably Specktraettes! I'm sure I have an unnecessary amount PiPis, PaPas, Ab Pow & as for Firm Form (I don't think I'll ever wear it) coming my way in the mail ...I've got some selling to do. I wore Ab Power after trying it on it the store, it certainly wasn't going anywhere As the night went on & after dinner, it wore down to a bright, hot pink stain that is pretty freaking hot. Lot's of pink in Ab Power, but I'm okay with that...more than I expected tho! Can anyone help me out by doing a pretty big favor. Even if you could only do 1 of these requests, it would be beyond helpful. if someone can swatch & post this comparison on NC20ish skin, it would be greatly appreciate. But I'll really take any skin or paper comparisons: Swatches of AP to Love G-dess, & anything else that may loosely tie into that color strand. Swatches of SW, Sed Intent & the infamous Heroine, & anything else that may loosely tie into that color strand. I know there was a swatch with a whole bunch of bright pinks. Can anyone do... Swatches of PiPi next to PaPa Swatches of PiPi, Moxie, Lickable, Show Orchid, CYY & anything else that may loosely tie into that color strand. I don't even know what colors might fit in here?? PaPa, Fusion Pink, Love G-dess...I don't even know what colors might fit in here??? So many lippies, so little time it's crazy fun. TIA if you can do any swatches for us! I know there are other people that would really be thankful for the swatches & comparisons.

I already posted swatches comparing those purples. Check out Up The Amp and Smoked Purple. They're great purples to have!

Absolute Power vs Love Goddess

Party Parrot, Pink Fusion, Impassioned, Watch Me Simmer, Hibiscus

Top: Full Fuchsia, Show Orchid, Gladiola, Night Blooming, Rare Exotic Bottom: Pink Pigeon, Quick Sizzle, CYY, Moxie, GAT

 

[MACina]

....the quads are both sooooo beautiful

Heather belles was the only one that was a bit dry when swatching, but that's on bare skin with a qtip. It'll be perfectly fine when used on the eye over other shadows for blending.

 

[nudibelle]

Very pretty indeed! I wanna know what culo red is?!!! LOL It's happened to me and I get so angry... LOL. Like they are just delivering to my house.  I love AP! It is one of my favorite reds. It looks like it is trying is making a statement..."I am here to stay bitches." I hope they make it permanent. 

In Spanish culo is ass.. He calls red racer that.. his fav lipstick I own Calls it my hot ass red Hates all my pinks except girl abt town Loves all my reds Despises up the amp , and all my other blue based pinks Ladies, when I swatches pi pi He made so many ugly faces you would think he wasdying He made Every constipated face

 

[Yazmin]

Heather belles was the only one that was a bit dry when swatching, but that's on bare skin with a qtip. It'll be perfectly fine when used on the eye over other shadows for blending.

I keep going back and forth on All Woman. I want it...I don't need it...I want it...I don't need it...

 

[Medgal07]

Is anybody getting the n/p?

I looked at them, was tempted but backed off because I recently purchased several Butter London & Chanel N/Ps. In other words, I didn't deserve it!

 

[Medgal07]

I keep going back and forth on All Woman. I want it...I don't need it...I want it...I don't need it...

You soooo need it! Go for it!!

 

[nikki1387]

Grey Friday vs Firm Form

thanks for this! i had skippers remorse on GF but am getting my FF soon. yay! not too different to regret not owning both

 

[Medgal07]

Very Pretty

. Adorable phone cover too.

My black box came today! I got Party Parrot, Strong Woman, & Absolute Power.
This is me with Party Parrot, I love it. Can't wait to try the other two colours tomorrow.

 

[erine1881]

I also really like What Joy from the G & I collection

Got that one too!

 

[Medgal07]

TIA!

 

[Medgal07]

Got my package today!!

So exciting I got Stereo Rose, Cozy up, Party Parrot and the new mascara!
So far I'm not really feelin SR, I thought it would be a little bit more darker than what it swatches on my skin

and It doesn't even have a ton of gold veining...I'm gonna keep working with it though. (I'm NC45 by the way)

Cozy up is gorgeous! the best nude I've came across from Mac, its definitely gonna replace my yash and fresh brew. I definitely want to order a back up of this (maybe 2

)
Party Parrot is hands down my new favorite lipstick it is gorgeous! I'm kickin myself for not ordering a back up but I'm thankful that I at least got one so if anyone wants to get rid of theirs please let me know!

Enjoy CarmenK!!! Glad you're giving SR a chance...using the right brush can also help. I've had good results with the 130. It's great for picking up & blending product.

 

[admmgz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lipstickdiva420 Awww yeah you're passed the toddler stages he know how to behave. My son is 3 going on 4 and he hates women stores lol. Quote: Originally Posted by drammy04 That's funny. My 8yr old son knows the drill. He goes and sits in one of the chairs and waits. He used to play with the cotton swabs and stuff but we're past that. Now he just waits or he usually has his DS or my iPad. He's also know to strike up convos with the artist and/or customers (especially the pretty ones, lmao!) Quote: Originally Posted by Lipstickdiva420 Awww yeah you're passed the toddler stages he know how to behave. My son is 3 going on 4 and he hates women stores lol. Quote: Originally Posted by LadyMisfit My son just turned 2 so yeah he's going through the terrible 2's stage. He absolutely hates the make up stores and sections in the dept stores. Before he would play/flirt with the MA's but not anymore lol. Oh well he'll grow out of it soon I hope. I love having him as my shopping buddy. My daughter (11) likes to walk around and swatch stuff, smell perfumes, talk to the MUA/ SA & then they ask her about her gymnastics so she does backbends for them in the store lol She definitely tells me when she's ready to go- though, I can't say I blame her because I could stay in a makeup store all day long!

 

[admmgz]

Btw, I got my little black box yesterday afternoon- I was so excited but low & behold, I had received all of my order but I only got the box for my Embrace Me liner. I figured maybe it fell out when they grabbed it to fulfill my order so I calmly called CS & they kindly apologized for the inconvenience and they will be shipping me another IN THE BOX lol I don't need it right this second so the wait is no big deal- I'm glad they took care of it though!

 

[Yazmin]

I keep going back and forth on All Woman. I want it...I don't need it...I want it...I don't need it...
You soooo need it! Go for it!!

My willpower remains intact...for now.

 

[Mac-Guy]

If you bought the Carine Roitfeld quads, you *might* skip AW and IS quads. While they are not exact dupe, they come close in color scheme. I still prefer the CR quads though as the texture is just lovely + it comes with a blush in an awesome color.