MAC - To The Beach Discussion

[only1angel]

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Originally Posted by peachsuns Can anyone compare Shimmermoss to Mutiny pigment?

They aren't the same at all, IMO! Mutiny is an icy blue and Shimmermoss is more on the green side! I think UD's Shattered would be a much better dupe for Shimmermoss than Mutiny (as someone already mentioned) But Shattered has a blue tint to it. When swatched, Shattered and Shimmermoss look almost identical. But in photos, the blue comes out more in Shattered

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Originally Posted by TeresitaMC Karla has got me back on Marine Life. It doesn't look too vivid/bright at all on her swatch! Even the heavily swatched one. I dunno... "/

Karla's swatch of Marine Life is

I always love Karla's swatches!!!!!!!! I look forward to them for every collection

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Originally Posted by bumblebees24 Marine Life is definitely darker than Hipness if you use more of the dark portion. For lighter skin, you can tone down the color by using more of the light pink color at the bottom. I have the swatches on my blog if you're interested in seeing the different combo you can create with Marine Life. If you had to pick one, I would go with Marine Life b/c you can re-create Hipness using it.

Great swatches in your blog! Very helpful. It's now confirmed that I want practically everything in this collection lol

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one ^ I love Refined Golden - its the only bronzer I have ever used cause it looks so natural. But, after seeing Beach Bronze - its really pretty

Yeah that's why I am getting both! They look so nice and I've been looking for a good bronzer for quite some time now and many people love Refined Golden and Beach bronze looks so beautiful!

 

[only1angel]

Mutiny, Shimmermoss, UD Shattered (in natural lighting)

Here are the three in bright lighting. (You can definitely see the difference in daylight- Shimmermoss is more green and Shattered is more blue)

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by ILoveMakeup84 Yeah that's why I am getting both! They look so nice and I've been looking for a good bronzer for quite some time now and many people love Refined Golden and Beach bronze looks so beautiful!

Yes! I agree. I fell in love with the color & the feel of Beach Bronze. It looked really natural too.
You'll love RG - everyone loves that one!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by TeresitaMC Karla has got me back on Marine Life. It doesn't look too vivid/bright at all on her swatch! Even the heavily swatched one. I dunno... "/

It really isn't too bright at all. It always depends on the brush you use too. Its very pretty

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one It really isn't too bright at all. It always depends on the brush you use too. Its very pretty

Yes it all depends on the brush. If you want little color a 187 or 188 will be perfect!

 

[jenntoz]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Yes! I agree. I fell in love with the color & the feel of Beach Bronze. It looked really natural too. You'll love RG - everyone loves that one!

I had no thoughts of even looking at the creme bronzer, but after you had said how nice it was I'm thinking about it even though RG is my HG bronzer. I keep thinking its dumb to try & buy something new since its not permanent, then if I love it I'll be trying to track down backups & they'll probably dry out before I use them up. OMG, I am putting way too much thought into this LOL

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by jenntoz I had no thoughts of even looking at the creme bronzer, but after you had said how nice it was I'm thinking about it even though RG is my HG bronzer. I keep thinking its dumb to try & buy something new since its not permanent, then if I love it I'll be trying to track down backups & they'll probably dry out before I use them up. OMG, I am putting way too much thought into this LOL

You know, I really really understand that post!

I didn't try it on my face, but smoothed out its beautiful. I'm still a lil worried about it breaking my skin out. But I really want it. yeah, we all know I'll get it.

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one You know, I really really understand that post! I didn't try it on my face, but smoothed out its beautiful. I'm still a lil worried about it breaking my skin out. But I really want it. yeah, we all know I'll get it.

I haven't thought about the possibility of it breaking me out! I have combination skin, but my cheeks are normal not oily so I guess I shouldn't have problems?

 

[jenntoz]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one You know, I really really understand that post!

I knew you would

 

[peachsuns]

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Originally Posted by InspiredBlue Shimmermoss is perm, so there's no rush to get it. But if you want a comparison swatch, I'd go and see if anyone did one back when Mutiny came out with Naughty Nauticals.

That's an awesome advice.
Why didn't I think about that?

Because it's in a special package?

Hehe.
Thank you!

 

[Ethel]

Just got back from a To The Beach party! CRAAAAAZY! It was packed. There were male models in skimpy shorts. With cocktails. I almost asked the girls standing next to me if they're speckra posters, but was afraid they'd think I was nuts.

Marine Life is freaking fabulous. I thought it was hype, I thought it was stupid because there's an overspray and I was unimpressed by the seahorse. I planned to get Hipness. I left with Marine Life, and a backup--my first backup ever. It is bright gorgeous coral, not a highlighter at all. And it's sort of glowy, with a really pretty sheen. It's really a must have for people who like brights.

Also got Sweet and Punchy (unbelievably fabulous over Pharoah paint pot), Beach Bronze cream bronzer (sparkly!), Get-Away Bronze blush (peachy bronze! so pretty on pale skin! I don't get why this isn't being talked about more), and Temperature Rising lip pencil (great under Morange and Electro lipsticks). The lip pencils are my preferred texture--not creamy, more hard (I really hate In Synch, for instance).

I skipped Firecracker because I just got UD Freelove, which is similarly peachy/orange (but by no means a dupe--Firecracker has a lot more red tones in it). It would look fabulous with Coppering in the crease. I skipped the lipsticks because I hate glazes and lustres with a passion and the lipglasses because I have a ton of pinky and peachy colors. The lipglass with teal pearl was awesome and tempting though.

I am obsessed with this collection.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Ethel There were male models in skimpy shorts. With cocktails.

yay on Marine Life!

 

[jenntoz]

I love the night of launch parties. I love hearing everyone's thoughts & what they bought(&what they bought backups of, lol)
But tonight I must watch LOST & then come back & read

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by ILoveMakeup84 I haven't thought about the possibility of it breaking me out! I have combination skin, but my cheeks are normal not oily so I guess I shouldn't have problems?

Not to fear, Queenofsnark posted that a MA said it will not break the skin out. I'm just skeptical.

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

Ethel the male models sound like fun jajaja

Marine Life is a must have! Now I am wondering if I should get a backup..mmm will think about it...

So Beach bronze is sparkly but not glittery? Thats great! So it really gives like a glow which is what I am looking for!

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Not to fear, Queenofsnark posted that a MA said it will not break the skin out. I'm just skeptical.

Thanks! I am sure I won't break out and if I do well I'll swap it or sell it later hahaha

 

[peachsuns]

Thank you, Flaminbird and only1angel for the swatches!!

They helped this confused girl a lot!

Thank you, Ethel for the awesome review!
Yay for all the girls who went to preview party tonight!
Marine Life

 

[Flaminbird]

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Originally Posted by Ethel Just got back from a To The Beach party! CRAAAAAZY! It was packed. There were male models in skimpy shorts. With cocktails. I almost asked the girls standing next to me if they're speckra posters, but was afraid they'd think I was nuts. Marine Life is freaking fabulous. I thought it was hype, I thought it was stupid because there's an overspray and I was unimpressed by the seahorse. I planned to get Hipness. I left with Marine Life, and a backup--my first backup ever. It is bright gorgeous coral, not a highlighter at all. And it's sort of glowy, with a really pretty sheen. It's really a must have for people who like brights. Also got Sweet and Punchy (unbelievably fabulous over Pharoah paint pot), Beach Bronze cream bronzer (sparkly!), Get-Away Bronze blush (peachy bronze! so pretty on pale skin! I don't get why this isn't being talked about more), and Temperature Rising lip pencil (great under Morange and Electro lipsticks). The lip pencils are my preferred texture--not creamy, more hard (I really hate In Synch, for instance). I skipped Firecracker because I just got UD Freelove, which is similarly peachy/orange (but by no means a dupe--Firecracker has a lot more red tones in it). It would look fabulous with Coppering in the crease. I skipped the lipsticks because I hate glazes and lustres with a passion and the lipglasses because I have a ton of pinky and peachy colors. The lipglass with teal pearl was awesome and tempting though. I am obsessed with this collection.

Now I'm back to thinking about Get Away Bronze and maybe not Marine Life. I'm an NW20 and have pink undertones so maybe Marine Life would be like Ripe Peach as I was afraid of on me....too reddish/bright

. I thought Get Away Bronze would be too dark but from what you're saying it makes me think opposite of what I thought

I still def want Firecracker and Sweet/punchy. Thanks for your report

peachsuns you're welcome

 

[purrtykitty]

Just think, a week from today this will be online!!