MAC - Venomous Villains Discussion

[sss215]

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness ^ BR is not chalky

It turned up that way on my skintone. It looked like it works better on lighter skin.

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness it is a finishing powder as the texture is sheer... lighter one will show on deep skin more as a highliter Cajun would be a finishing powder on someone with your colour skin with teeney weeney micro sheen..

I feel like I should get Truth and Light then. I just don't know now.

 

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 I use Ben Nye, too and it's a Godsend. I had been using the mufe hd powder and even though it was awesome, it would make my skin look white in photos if I wasn't super careful. BN blends in wonderfully even when I am a bit careless with it. I'm thinking both of the cooling powders will come in handy. We'll see.

I use Ben Nye's translucent setting powder and love it

. I didn't like the banana powder though, might be my complexion but made me look a lil sick, I must be too "neutral toned" to pull off the yellow toned stuff, lol!

I'm still intrigued about the light cooling powder. I'll get it and if I don't end up liking it, I can always give it to my mom.

 

[User38]

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The BN banana powder makes me look jaundices

 

[User38]

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Originally Posted by sss215 It turned up that way on my skintone. It looked like it works better on lighter skin. I feel like I should get Truth and Light then. I just don't know now.

yep yep... BR works for skins levels 0-3, I would think.. and after that it might look chalky... the T&L looks like a very soft golden glow on darker skin similar to a NARS Albatross but not as concentrated (it is a very complex powder to describe

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[shontay07108]

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness it is a finishing powder as the texture is sheer... lighter one will show on deep skin more as a highliter Cajun would be a finishing powder on someone with your colour skin with teeney weeney micro sheen..

Well, that clears things up. I'll get Cajun. I already have a highlighter that I am more than happy with.

 

[starfck]

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Not sure if this has been asked already, but I got invited to the unveiling party for this, what can I expect ?

 

[shontay07108]

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Originally Posted by starfck Not sure if this has been asked already, but I got invited to the unveiling party for this, what can I expect ?

Nothing but awesomeness. In my case that means people dressed up as each villain, a crowded hot mess of people and being able to walk away with what I want. I'm open to any and all surprises Mac has up it's sleeve, though.

 

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness yep yep... BR works for skins levels 0-3, I would think.. and after that it might look chalky... the T&L looks like a very soft golden glow on darker skin similar to a NARS Albatross but not as concentrated (it is a very complex powder to describe )

Oh shoot I forgot about Briar Rose, that's something else I wanted

. What would NW25 be HerGrayness, maybe a a 2? I hope it will work on me

 

[sss215]

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness there is a difference between setting powders (which set your mu), blotting powders (which absorb any oils from skin or fndn), and finishing powders (which can come in colours or finishes like sheen, metallic, irridescent etc).. this powder is like a hybrid of a colur/texture finishing powder.. it will not cover any imperfections in mu or skin, and it will not give a lot of highlite

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness yep yep... BR works for skins levels 0-3, I would think.. and after that it might look chalky... the T&L looks like a very soft golden glow on darker skin similar to a NARS Albatross but not as concentrated (it is a very complex powder to describe )

thanks for the info. Since this is a popular collection, I'll need a plan.
I am going to swatch Truth and Light first thing after I have them pull my must haves.

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 I use Ben Nye, too and it's a Godsend. I had been using the mufe hd powder and even though it was awesome, it would make my skin look white in photos if I wasn't super careful. BN blends in wonderfully even when I am a bit careless with it. I'm thinking both of the cooling powders will come in handy. We'll see.

I am thinking the same thing. I'm trying to keep my collection haul under $100.00. My interest in this powder is not helping. Yes on the Ben Nye. The MAC concealer I am trying to use up and get rid of comes up a bit orange/red on me. This powder keeps my final look it more on the yellow side. Is there a Ben Nye thread here?

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 Well, that clears things up. I'll get Cajun. I already have a highlighter that I am more than happy with.

Yeah, I need to just freaking choose 1.

 

[shontay07108]

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I started a thread about the Ben Nye powder in the WOC section. Feel free to start fresh.

I think I'm going to have them pull what I want first thing and then scratch things off as needed. I didn't have to do that with Make Up Arts last year, but this is a different ball game.

My list: Strange Potion, Toxic Tale, Cajun Cooling Powder and Vile Violet.

 

[laylalovesmac]

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^I think I'll be doing the same when I go to my counter: give the MA my list and eliminate things as I go. Security.

 

[NotteRequiem]

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Ugh... I'm so afraid this is going to be worse than the Stereo Rose fiasco. Seriously, I'm scared that I wont get what I want in time, because of all the hype.

I'm so mad at MAC for doing this to us. Urgh!

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by NotteRequiem Ugh... I'm so afraid this is going to be worse than the Stereo Rose fiasco. Seriously, I'm scared that I wont get what I want in time, because of all the hype. I'm so mad at MAC for doing this to us. Urgh!

I know! I'm freaking, too, even though I already reserved some stuff and I'm going right when it opens on the 30th.

 

[cutegingerbread]

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I gotta say....I'm not impressed. I LOVED disney as a kid, but this just seems boring to me. Of course, I have to see things for myself and play with them. But I'm pretty disappointed

I kind of want sweet joy since I loved it in the warm palette but got rid of it...but do I need ANOTHER gloden toned highlight

 

[Hypathya]

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Thanks to Sushi~Flower, Chrystia and ss215 for their amazing thoughts on the collection!!

I wonder if the Mystic Cool Powders will get repromoted soon... I'm truly interested on both but not really liking the Dr. Facielier packaging!!

 

[Fiberluver]

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Well I stopped by my local MAC store and talked to one of the MUA about the VV collection.

I told her I was only picking up several things from the collection and she laughed.

She told me once I saw all of the goodies I would want to buy more.

I said we'll see!

 

[User38]

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady Oh shoot I forgot about Briar Rose, that's something else I wanted . What would NW25 be HerGrayness, maybe a a 2? I hope it will work on me

Darlin Shadowy ~~ an NW 25 is a level 2 skin tone and BR should be lovely on you.. but do test it first just in case

 

[sss215]

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Originally Posted by Fiberluver Well I stopped by my local MAC store and talked to one of the MUA about the VV collection. I told her I was only picking up several things from the collection and she laughed. She told me once I saw all of the goodies I would want to buy more. I said we'll see!

be strong!

 

[sss215]

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Originally Posted by NotteRequiem Ugh... I'm so afraid this is going to be worse than the Stereo Rose fiasco. Seriously, I'm scared that I wont get what I want in time, because of all the hype. I'm so mad at MAC for doing this to us. Urgh!

I wonder how much shipment the stores are getting. Especially the ones having preview parties. I hope there is enough to go around.

 

[User38]

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we only live once

enjoy!