MAC - To The Beach Discussion

[banana1234]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach Monica, Shimmermoss is perm, so if you don't get it with this collection, you can get it later. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe both Shimmermoss and Humid are perm.

you are correct, and in the too the beach swatch thread there is a photo with dupes for shimmermoss

 

[sungelly87]

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Originally Posted by January So... I was going to skip this collection. And then I was just going to get the Life's A Breeze lip liner (and I still am). But now I want Firecracker and Sweet & Punchy... and Lazy Day lipstick. I should of just stayed away from this thread

lazy day looks gorgeous like a more wearable light pink. can't wait!

 

[Flaminbird]

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset Colorwise it is very close to those three. Bitter is very poorly pigmented in my opinion and it comes off matte as well as Pagan where Sweet & Punchy is shimmery and well pigmented. Rated R on the other hand looks like a very close dupe. I didn't take Rated R with me to the counter to swatch but I still think they will look the same when on.

Thanks for letting me know! I had seen both Bitter and Pagan at the CCO so if they were the same I'd just get either or. I'm glad to know Bitter was not pigmented well. Good to know also that Sweet & Punchy is shimmery/pigmented

. Guess I'll have to check that one out for sure.

 

[GlamYOURUs]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach Monica, Shimmermoss is perm, so if you don't get it with this collection, you can get it later. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe both Shimmermoss and Humid are perm.

Oh I know its perm but I never bought it bc I have a full palette of teals and blues. But since I found out its VP, I am rethinking. Plus, its in cute packaging.
I have Aquadisiac, Steamy, Waternymph, Parrot, Haunting, do I really need a Shimmermoss?

 

[GlamYOURUs]

Oh and can someone please swatch Sweet & Punchy with Rated R, Bitter, Overgrown, Sharp and Eyepopping PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

thanks a bunch

 

[Shadowy Lady]

I agree that the face charts for this collection are hot! Im only gotta get Firecracker coz I got nothing like it. I think I can still recreate the face charts with my gigantic existing stash, lol

 

[AudreyNicole]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs Oh and can someone please swatch Sweet & Punchy with Rated R, Bitter, Overgrown, Sharp and Eyepopping PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE thanks a bunch

Erin swatched Rated R next to Sweet & Punchy. I think someone posted it in the swatch thread.

As far as Shimmermoss, I like it ok, but there are a bunch of other teals that I use more. I think it was similar to Surreal which was d/c. It is lighter than Steamy on me. Not as bright as Aquadisiac or Haunting. Personally, I like Steamy 100x more.

 

[GlamYOURUs]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Erin swatched Rated R next to Sweet & Punchy. I think someone posted it in the swatch thread. As far as Shimmermoss, I like it ok, but there are a bunch of other teals that I use more. I think it was similar to Surreal which was d/c. It is lighter than Steamy on me. Not as bright as Aquadisiac or Haunting. Personally, I like Steamy 100x more.

I know I have checked it out and swatched it before but its been a long long time. And come to think of it, I think that is why I never bought it for all the reasons you have mentioned! lol
Oh yeah I forgot about Surreal. I didn't like this one either. I love Aquadisiac and Steamy a lot better.

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach Monica, Shimmermoss is perm, so if you don't get it with this collection, you can get it later. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe both Shimmermoss and Humid are perm.

Yes, both are perm, so I will skip them. I already have them.

Right now I really look forward to blush Hipness, l/s Lazy Day and e/s Firecracker!!

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs Oh I know its perm but I never bought it bc I have a full palette of teals and blues. But since I found out its VP, I am rethinking. Plus, its in cute packaging. I have Aquadisiac, Steamy, Waternymph, Parrot, Haunting, do I really need a Shimmermoss?

Erm.... yes. It is unique enough. Sorry

 

[GlamYOURUs]

Some how I knew you would say that Suzanne

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Erin swatched Rated R next to Sweet & Punchy. I think someone posted it in the swatch thread. As far as Shimmermoss, I like it ok, but there are a bunch of other teals that I use more. I think it was similar to Surreal which was d/c. It is lighter than Steamy on me. Not as bright as Aquadisiac or Haunting. Personally, I like Steamy 100x more.

Having Steamy, Surreal and Shimmermoss I use Shimmermoss the most.

 

[Hypathya]

I'm so excited you UK gils are getting your hands on this one earlier!!

I'm vicariously living through you!!

 

[RayannaBanana]

Would Get-Away Bronze work on NW15 skin? I kind of like the new pictures/swatches of it.

 

[shontay07108]

I think I might skip Hipness. I don't use blush that much anyway. I have a bunch of blushes by Nars, Chanel and Mac that need love and I'll still reaching for Instant Chic when I do wear blush. That Rosemary and Thyme liner seems nice, but I have a mufe aqua eyes pencil in that color, so it's overkill.
So the list takes another hit

. As a matter of fact, lets chuck the shadows, too. Just the Highlight powder for me. Hell, since I'm skipping so much, I might as well buy two of those

.

 

[mariserinb]

i'm thinking i might skip this collection entirely (gasp!)....really trying for a no-buy for the rest of the month....

if anything, i may get lazy day, easy lounger, or splashing. can you tell i like anything that says blue-pink or dirty pink? but these might all be skippable for me since i have so many that are similar. must see swatches!

 

[Pinky & Poodle]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 I think I might skip Hipness. I don't use blush that much anyway. I have a bunch of blushes by Nars, Chanel and Mac that need love and I'll still reaching for Instant Chic when I do wear blush. That Rosemary and Thyme liner seems nice, but I have a mufe aqua eyes pencil in that color, so it's overkill. So the list takes another hit . As a matter of fact, lets chuck the shadows, too. Just the Highlight powder for me. Hell, since I'm skipping so much, I might as well buy two of those .

How are Aqua Eyes compared to the Mac ones?
I'm going to NY soon (we done have MUFE in Denmark) and
they are on my list of things to try out

 

[shontay07108]

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Originally Posted by Pinky & Poodle How are Aqua Eyes compared to the Mac ones? I'm going to NY soon (we done have MUFE in Denmark) and they are on my list of things to try out

I get great wear out of my Aqua Eyes liners. I don't have to worry about it making me look like an evil clown. They aren't crazy bright like Urban Decay liners, but they are really pigmented and they last. They can even be used as shadow bases and the color range is awesome.

 

[lovesongx]

I skipped Lazy Day lipstick but I think Gaga might be a good dupe for it (I ordered that). Gaga = light blue pink lustre, Lazy Day = light dirty blue pink lustre!

 

[Ejka]

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Originally Posted by banana1234 131 brush (how similar is it to the 188?)

Well, they are both duo fibre brushes and not particularly dense. The main difference is the shape. I love 131 for all cheek products (MSFs, blushes, bronzers, highlights), because it's just the right size, flat and slightly rounded at the end. By using just the very top part of 131 one can make an ultra light, 'narrow' and precise application - which is a bit tricky with 188 due to its shape. Prior to owning 131, I used 188 for the aforementioned purposes and it was nice, whereas 131 is great. Nowadays I use 188 mostly for foundation (to reach the 'tricky areas - around the nose etc.).

PinkBasset thank you for such a nice review

. I completely agree with what you said - the pink sheen in Firecracker is totally nice and unique and Sand&Sun is definitely not chalky and a true peach.

I hope European ladies are enjoying their goodies - I know I've been in the peach-coral zone for 5 days straight

!

 

[splattergirl]

I am not the biggest fan of this packaging and I already have so many dupes I rarely use so I'll stick with In the Buff polish and just maybe the teal eyeliner, that looks cute...