MAC Strength Collection Discussion (December 2012)

Baby1black

Baby1black

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erine1881 said:
Ho,d o to the broken bit in one hand. Twist the tube all the way and set it on the counter. Use a match or lighter and careful melt the bottom of the broken bit. Then put it back in the tube while still melted. It will help "glue" it back a bit to the tube. Just be careful when applying it. Do t use too much pressure as it can break off again.
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Will try tomorrow Thanks
 
aradhana

aradhana

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MissTT said:
You're right, liba. I do need to make some time to have someone do my whole face. Based on experience I don't trust anyone in my local area to do it b/c they're not used to working with brown skin and just don't get its nuances. People here consistently give me the wrong colors b/c they want me to settle and just buy something. When I'm seeking makeup advice I like to check in areas where I know there is a decent number of clientele that look like me. (Unfortunately when I was in ATL last the people that helped me applied the makeup too heavily. Another common problem I run into w/ MUAs.) If I get to go out of state and shop by myself, I'm going to spend an hour or so getting a makeover. Complete with false lashes! LOL I'm gonna make that my first New Year's resolution.
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i find it really depends who is giving the makeup advice or makeover! i agree with liba that it's all about finding the right makeup artist or stylist! the last few 'official' makeovers i had done at mac have been less than ideal (like being colour-matched 2000 shades darker than i really am, or being told certain colours 'won't show up'), but when i go in and chat with one of the assistants i have a good rapport with and they try stuff on me and/or make suggestions, the results are always great! i think the problem is that when i go in for the makeover, they assign me a guest makeup artist, usually not one of the stores' regular staff.

have fun with your resolution - i've always wanted to have my makeup done including lashes....particularly some really far-out ones...
 
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janineios

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I got a BU of Strong Woman that I'm thinking I won't even need. Anyone interested in trading? I'm currently on a quest for LE Lippies I missed out on previously :D
 
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janineios

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Regarding that last post, PM me if interested. Signing off now, will be too lazy in the morning to scroll through this fast moving thread for replies lol
 
MissTT

MissTT

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aradhana said:
i find it really depends who is giving the makeup advice or makeover! i agree with liba that it's all about finding the right makeup artist or stylist! the last few 'official' makeovers i had done at mac have been less than ideal (like being colour-matched 2000 shades darker than i really am, or being told certain colours 'won't show up'), but when i go in and chat with one of the assistants i have a good rapport with and they try stuff on me and/or make suggestions, the results are always great! i think the problem is that when i go in for the makeover, they assign me a guest makeup artist, usually not one of the stores' regular staff.

have fun with your resolution - i've always wanted to have my makeup done including lashes....particularly some really far-out ones...
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I LOL'd at the 2000 shades darker. In my area you wouldn't believe how many SAs quickly grabbed the darkest foundation in the line for me. Never mind I'm caramel colored. Countless times I've seen confused/nervous faces when the SAs see their shades won't work for me.

The MUAs I've encountered start off nice enough, but then they get kind of arrogant when their work is questioned. I've never said anything harsh (well I will if you give me some wack a$$ foundation shade, but I direct that to the product) but it seems they only want to hear omgyouredavidcopperfieldmagical! I exaggerate some, but I've run into a lot of laziness and attitude; especially at MAC. It's like they don't hear me. I know my communication skills are good because that's what I do by trade. Most people are only comfortable doing what they know how to do. Anyway, I'm kind of excited about opening myself up to the opportunity again and it looks like I'll be going out of state next month. Tough part is I won't be able to establish a relationship prior to scheduling an appointment. I'm going to troll the internet for looks I like. I'll have to decide on the perfect, practical everyday look or something more glamorous. Maybe I need two appointments this year!
 
liba

liba

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aradhana said:
i find it really depends who is giving the makeup advice or makeover! i agree with liba that it's all about finding the right makeup artist or stylist! the last few 'official' makeovers i had done at mac have been less than ideal (like being colour-matched 2000 shades darker than i really am, or being told certain colours 'won't show up'), but when i go in and chat with one of the assistants i have a good rapport with and they try stuff on me and/or make suggestions, the results are always great! i think the problem is that when i go in for the makeover, they assign me a guest makeup artist, usually not one of the stores' regular staff.

have fun with your resolution - i've always wanted to have my makeup done including lashes....particularly some really far-out ones...
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I know that when my store has events, I can always sign up for a particular person. The only thing is, sometimes it's hard to get a specific time if you also want a specific person, since it's pretty tricky to stay completely on schedule at these hectic things. However, if you can always get your makeup done anytime, it doesn't have to be an event - if you're willing to spend $50 on products (not that hard to do, let's be honest
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What I like to do is to request different MAs every time, just to be friendly and get to know everyone - most of the people at the store I go to are really talented… it's Los Angeles, so there are tons of people with high standards at all the MAC stores who also work professionally in the media industries we have. It's always such a shame when I hear about MAC artists acting snobby or not doing a good job on the people they're helping…I guess I'm spoiled here.
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Well, if any Specktrettes are in L.A. and want the hookup on artists I know, just PM me and I'll give you some names and contact info.
 
2browneyes

2browneyes

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I keep telling myself over and over again not to buy the All Woman Quad....I don't think myself is listening though LOL
 
Dominique33

Dominique33

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I need " Inner Strength ", " Absolute Power " and " Firm Form", nothing else !
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Dior just ate my wallet but M.A.C will too and very soon !
 
HoneyMilk

HoneyMilk

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Here is Harmony (L) and Taupe Shape (R)
My hands are SO dry from excessive washing right now.. please excuse them.

Harmony is a matte... Makes me wish TS was a matte too! I really like TS.

I'm thinking I'm about nc5-10 right now? I am super pale.




 
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