MAC Tres Cheek discussion

[Sugar & Spice]

MAC-GUY what blush do you think best pairs with Superb SF for a "natural" look on Olive/Tan skin Lovecloud, Fleur Power...?

 

[katred]

Lovecloud and full of joy sold out! Which one is next?

Jeez... Everything is still available on the Canadian site, but I'm sure that's just because a lot of people don't know they're there yet (no announcement sent out from Mac as far as I can tell). I swear they're getting leaner and leaner on inventory with each collection.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Jeez... Everything is still available on the Canadian site, but I'm sure that's just because a lot of people don't know they're there yet (no announcement sent out from Mac as far as I can tell). I swear they're getting leaner and leaner on inventory with each collection.

Devil is more orange whereas MP is more brick/coral. If you apply it with a very light hand, the difference in color might not be as noticeable. However, the largest difference is the finish, a glossy sheen, that makes MM so unique.

 

[Mac-Guy]

MAC-GUY what blush do you think best pairs with Superb SF for a "natural" look on Olive/Tan skin Lovecloud, Fleur Power...?

I would go with Pink Tea if you want a natural look. The sheen of PT will work nicely with Superb.
If you want it more vibrant, then Lovecloud, though I would pair LC with WoG rather than S.

 

[Sugar & Spice]

Thank you so much! Pink Tea it is!

If you want it more vibrant, then Lovecloud, though I would pair LC with WoG rather than S.

 

[martiangurll]

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[Richelle83]

MM OMG is to die for, will be getting another one on Thursday. FoJ is so gorgeous, I actually found it easier to work with and has a better color payoff than Sakura. I'm a happy camper!

 

[martiangurll]

MM OMG is to die for, will be getting another one on Thursday. FoJ is so gorgeous, I actually found it easier to work with and has a better color payoff than Sakura. I'm a happy camper!

that's so odd b/c others have posted it isn't as good! Maybe the brush and technique matter here. As I really love Sakura & purpley pink blushes are HTF, I think it is one of the standouts (along with MM).

 

[Monsy]

thank you! i just received IF and Lovecloud i love them!!

I don't think it is too cool-toned, so you should be fine. If in doubt, try it in person.

 

[liba]

that's so odd b/c others have posted it isn't as good! Maybe the brush and technique matter here. As I really love Sakura & purpley pink blushes are HTF, I think it is one of the standouts (along with MM).

On me it looked flat and chalky, while Sakura has more depth and better sheen. I'm NC15 - maybe if you're NW it looks quite different.

 

[OctoberViolet]

I'm glad you are enjoying your blushes! I can't wait to get mine.

MM OMG is to die for, will be getting another one on Thursday. FoJ is so gorgeous, I actually found it easier to work with and has a better color payoff than Sakura. I'm a happy camper!

 

[Richelle83]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy your's as well!

 

[OctoberViolet]



Thank you!

Thanks! Hope you enjoy your's as well!

 

[martiangurll]

On me it looked flat and chalky, while Sakura has more depth and better sheen. I'm NC15 - maybe if you're NW it looks quite different.

That's interesting. I am not sure what I am, everytime I go it, I am told NW20 but I think I am NC20.

I just do not see any yellow tones at all, although I think I am fairly neutral b/c I can wear warm colors fine. And I do okay with either NW or NC foundation if it isn't too dark.

I would love a Sakura toned blush with less sheen so maybe FOJ will be just right.

 

[duckrodeo]

I'm crossing my fingers I don't fall head over heels for MM because I do not want to track down a BU! I did BU Pink Cult and Immortal Flower. They seem like the perfect layering shades. I always wear at least two blushes at a time with a light-handed application and finish by buffing and blending. I predict I'll be even more light-handed with MM due to its pigmentation, therefore I won't use as much!

 

[Prettypackages]

what type of brush did you use to apply your combo? And what skin smoother are you referring to? Thanks!

I should be sleeping, but instead here's my take on trying them all on today, and bringing a bag full of other blushes with me to compare.

FoJ: I wanted to like this, but honestly, Sakura MB looks almost the same on me, but nicer than FoJ - better texture, richer color. I actually skipped it.

Lovecloud: OK, this one looks almost exactly like Giggly MB. However, unlike FoJ, it's got a nicer texture and is much more buildable. Even though I have plenty of Giggly, I got this one, since if anything, I really don't like to take MBs around with me on the go, for fear I'll drop and break them. Lovecloud can come travel around in my purse just fine.

Immortal Flower: Another one that is VERY close to another blush - in this case, Mighty Aphrodite (the light half). IF is just a bit richer and more glowing of a color, plus it's so buildable and fuses so nicely with your skin. It's also a tiny touch less pink than MA, making it a bit more all year round, in my opinion. 'Had to get it.

Pink Tea: Not my cup of tea, to be honest. Applied sheerly, you could hardly see it, but then building it up turned it into a sort of average pink color that wasn't very special. My Subtle Breeze will do the same work, but better. Didn't get.

Peony Flower: So beautiful! Wasn't expecting to love this as much as I did. Perfect texture for a bright pink like this - goes on with total ease of application. MUCH nicer than FoJ, while still staying in the same cool family. Bought!

Modern Mandarin: Yep, most unique color of the collection. Looks divine on NC15. It's very similar to Marine Life, except it's softer and much easier to apply without going overboard. In fact, using MM along the cheekbone and then accentuating and intensifying the apples with a dab of Marine Life created a stunning effect - I'll be wearing the #$@#$$ out of this blush.

If you have to get only one, I'd say Modern Mandarin or Lovecloud, since they're both very versatile, can look soft and subtle or bright and cheerful or swanky nighttime, depending on how you apply it. Lovecloud's maybe a touch more springy, while MM is a little more of a year-round color. IF is the very close runner up and is very special, but will be more of a hassle to build up properly on darker skin tones.

Oh, one last thing! The new Skin Smoother....if you put some of any of these blushes on a 130, then dab it into the skin smoother and then apply, you get a ridiculously fabulous texture and color payoff similar to the Cremeblend blushes. It transforms these blushes into yet another great look, as if they needed even more versatility.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I'm crossing my fingers I don't fall head over heels for MM because I do not want to track down a BU! I did BU Pink Cult and Immortal Flower. They seem like the perfect layering shades. I always wear at least two blushes at a time with a light-handed application and finish by buffing and blending. I predict I'll be even more light-handed with MM due to its pigmentation, therefore I won't use as much!

I'm picking up my BU's on Thursday

 

[Piarpreet]

So i swatched these today in Spain (my package is at my bf's house in PA and i wont see them until may)..... giggly and sakura got sisters.... it kinda sucks they are almost identical but oh well as liba said.... different texture!

 

[BEEaboutmakeup]

Anyone close to NW43? If so, what blushes did you pick up?


I went on their site and saw the only blushes still available for purchase are PP and PT. That's why I HATE HATE HATE that MAC PRO and the regular MAC site pulls inventory from the same warehouse! They have a couple around the US including one in Maryland. They used to ship from Maryland a long time ago but now they only use the one in Kentucky. I wish they'd go back to the old method. Guess I'll have to give PRO Nashville a call tomorrow to get MM but that store is so popular that I wouldn't be surprised if MM is gone -_-

 

[duckrodeo]

I'm picking up my BU's on Thursday

I would totally hit up the MAC counter right when they open, but I have to be to work at that exact time I'm hoping I can add MM to one of my pre-orders. I really want to snag a BU! It's truly a unique orange. Most of the oranges are very red based but MM has a slightly pinker corally tone in it and that's what made me jump on its bandwagon.