MAC - Venomous Villains Discussion

[Teggy]

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Originally Posted by Meryl What do we think of the Magically Cool Liquid Powders? I tried it in the store as a highlight and decided to not rush into a purchase. I guess I like it... but I don't know if I want to spend the money on it.

I like it a lot, but it's a little hard for me to judge right now with the really crappy lighting in my workplace. I work for a TV network, you'd think the one thing we would have is good lighting! It feels a little weird going on, but it's nice. Overall, it's not quite as obviously shimmery as a regular highlighter/bronzer.

If you aren't sure, just wait. I've read here quite often that the cooling powders are going to be permanent eventually.

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Originally Posted by cherryice It really did crack me up. Sylmar, CA? The package only had to go 400 miles from NYC! Lousy Maleficent screwing things up on me again...

It's like when you go to the bathroom after waiting a long time for your meal at a restaurant, and when you come back, you food is there. I'm glad things are working out for you.

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Originally Posted by *JJ* since you're a fellow pinky blush collector, would you say that OSF is unique? it looks so gorgeous in the swatches but i was thinking it looks a bit like moon river or rhapsody in two.

Try it on. It's sheer, but it shows up easily on pale skin. If you don't need it, then don't waste your money on it.

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

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Originally Posted by cherryice LMAO, this is too ridiculous. So, the story goes like this: I went to the counter today and my favorite MA was there (this guy has the most perfect brows I've ever seen!) and even at 10:10 am, there were a couple of people already there, and his phone was ringing off the hook. Ever the professional, he got all of my items, while processing a return for me, taking my Back 2 MACs and answering the phone, and I was on my merry way with the goods (yay, BOA!). I came home and checked my UPS status on the lost package from MAC Pro containing all the same stuff I bought again today, not expecting anything since there were no updates yesterday, but there was one today. It went from Secaucus, NJ to Sylmar, CA! And it has an arrival date of 10/7. So it figures. If I hadn't went to the counter today, the package would still be lost of course. I'll have doubles of everything, so I'll sell them here at cost if you guys are interested. It really did crack me up. Sylmar, CA? The package only had to go 400 miles from NYC! Lousy Maleficent screwing things up on me again...

What are the items you'll have doubles of?? I am in Ecuador so I don't know if you can ship here?

 

[Debbie_57]

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Originally Posted by kiss I am going to wait for "woo me- light pinky-nude" from the peacocky collection. I bet I will love the new texture way better.

That's what I was thinking

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by Teggy To my oh so fair-skinned sisters: Oh So Fair looks Oh So Natural & Pretty! I might keep this one in my purse for quick makeup fixes.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I totally agree its

Third!

Oh So Fair! Maybe my fave purchase!

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Originally Posted by mtrimier I never get the shipping notifications until after I already have my box. Crazy sauce. That's what MAC is sipping on. Crazy sauce.

You never cease to make me laugh.

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by Debbie_57 That's what I was thinking

Third.

 

[powderprincess]

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I went to Mac this morning for a second round of hauling.

Haul #1 from the Unveiling Party:
Truth and Light MCP
Oh So Fair BP
Both MES
Her Alter Image
Vainglorious
Vile Violet
Formidable

Haul #2
Toxic Tale
Innocence Beware
Revenge Is Sweet
Strange Potion
Devilishly Stylish
Bite of an Apple
Briar Rose
Bad Fairy
Mean and Green
Sweet Joy

Today I rocked Toxic Tale applied lightly with Strange Potion over it and it was so pretty (I'm NC25). Strange Potion make TT lean more pink and makes it a more wearable, but still bright color. I have been playing around with My Dark Magic and I think the two colors are too similar to each other, plus I have Young Punk already, so I might return that. Her Alter Image is sooo similar to Crazy Cool from Dare to Wear, but I will probably keep it because I love lavender shadow.

 

[AcousticSoul]

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Originally Posted by laylalovesmac and..... thanks to katred ( ) I checked the little eyeliner thing, and they had Greengrease!!!! I now have no MAC regrets! In fact, they still had more than 10 Best MAC haul ever. But, I'll give more opinions when I get home later. This is a great collection. PS: She Who Dares + Greengrease =

That's how I found Greengrease and Charred Mauve! I was waiting for my MA to finish up with a customer and started playing around with the shadesticks and there they were! They had a bunch of different GPS's left. No regrets here either!

 

[PinkBasset]

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I should go to bed now and get my beauty sleep because I'm going to the counter first thing in the morning! But I'm here.

Is Oh So Fair anything like Well Dressed or Hang Loose (the pink side)?

Any dupes for Her Own Devices? How this one could be used for fair skin, as a blush?

 

[PinkBasset]

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Layla - you found Greengrease! Yay! I wish my counter had it but again, Finland skipped the Art Supplies completely.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by *JJ* since you're a fellow pinky blush collector, would you say that OSF is unique? it looks so gorgeous in the swatches but i was thinking it looks a bit like moon river or rhapsody in two.

I just swatched them side by side.

MR is way more peach
Dainty is a brighter shimmery baby yellow pink
OSF is an almost matte with very slight pearl very soft cool baby rose petal pink

I don't have RIT & I have a bunch of pinks, but none really look like OSF.

On, it has the softest glowy (almost looks like my cheeks are highlighted) cool pale pale rose pink look. Just like Snow White would have

 

[cherryice]

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I haven't read all of the new posts yet so maybe you guys already know this, but Bloomie's still has BOOA for sale:

M·A·C Evil Queen Venomous Villains Collection - What's New - Bloomingdales.com

I'm shocked!

 

[hawaii02]

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Now that I remember seeing SP over TT in the lookbook today and how it was mentioned at the top of the page, I might go get TT tomorrow

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset I should go to bed now and get my beauty sleep because I'm going to the counter first thing in the morning! But I'm here. Is Oh So Fair anything like Well Dressed or Hang Loose (the pink side)? Any dupes for Her Own Devices? How this one could be used for fair skin, as a blush?

^Yes, HOD is very light but pretty if you want just a nude look.

Give me a minute - I'll go check those 2 with OSF - be right back

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So far, the only thing that is even coming close is Blush Of Youth BP (rose embossed) & its still not quite it. I cannot find my HL

Shy Beauty, Alpha Girl, are more peach. Well Dressed is more cool pink with violet tones in comparison. Everything is either more pink or more peach. I think OSF is Unique.

 

[cherryice]

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Originally Posted by ILoveMakeup84 What are the items you'll have doubles of?? I am in Ecuador so I don't know if you can ship here?

I've shipped internationally before, so I don't see why I couldn't do it again. This is what I have coming:

French Quarter g/p
Resort Life lip gelee
Revenge is Sweet l/g
My Dark Magic MES
She Who Dares MES
Briar Rose BP
Formidable nail lacquer
Mean & Green nail lacquer
Bite of an Apple
Oh So Fair BP
Her Own Devices BP
Dark Deed l/s

I won't do anything yet since I won't have that lost box in my hands until next week, but if you're interested in anything, let me know and I'll get back to you when I have the box safe and sound and have made sure everything's in OK condition!

 

[jpohrer]

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I just got back from MAC. My counter still had everything. I got Sinister and Innocence, Beware! Sinister looked like an amped up version of Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker on me, so I had to get it! IB is super close to my beloved 3N! I took it with me to the counter. I swatched both, and could hardly tell the difference on my NW15 skin. Way to Love and Nude Rose are much pinker than IB. Red Full Stop is the luster version of Toxic Tale. Red She Said is just a tad pinker than Heartless. I decided to wait on Oh So Fair to get it in the holiday set with Plum Foolery and Dame.

 

[jpohrer]

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset I should go to bed now and get my beauty sleep because I'm going to the counter first thing in the morning! But I'm here. Is Oh So Fair anything like Well Dressed or Hang Loose (the pink side)? Any dupes for Her Own Devices? How this one could be used for fair skin, as a blush?

OSF does not look like Well Dressed. Briar Rose looks like Well Dressed or Coygirl.

I am NW15 and HOD barely showed up on me. If you want a more pigmented dupe, try Tenderling + a highlighter, or Lancome's Miel Glace blush (which is gorgeous).

 

[lilithsnake6]

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I went to my counter this morning for my haul. This was my 1st opening day rush and I didn't have anything preordered (I didn't want to preorder w/o swatching myself). My counter was packed! Like 15 people at 10am when it opened. Luckily, I was third. I only ended up with 4 things but they were the 4 I was sure of- Heartless, Dark Deed, Vainglorious & She Who Dares

My list of items I may go back for: WS, SP, De-vil, DMD, greasepaints, Cajun

Others:
~ RIS & IB- I'd never wear those colors, too light & sheer
~ WW- too pink, will substitute with Russian Red lg
~ Sweet Joy- I liked it a lot but I need another highlighter like I need a hole in the head
~ I don't own any beauty powders (HOD- didn't show up on me, BR- too cool, OSF- I really hate pink- I understand that's blasphemy here

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~ TT is a really cool color, very pretty but I wanted more winter colors- I def don't need anymore coral
~ Violetta, HH, HAI, MDM & VV- I'm just not really buying any purple this winter- another blasphemy

~ BOA- very pretty but I want more red- maybe I'll pick up Salsarose
~ I really don't like MAC nail polishes & I already bought my winter stash
~ RL- way too much glitter, I already can't get the dazzle lipsticks off

My MA was super nice & friendly but my counter was way under-staffed for the number of customers. The girls behind me were funny for me, 1 with purple hair and neon purple lipstick was debating whether classic pin-up red was too bold for her.... uh, sweetheart I don't think bold is your issue...

 

[winterwonder]

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Hey guys! I just wanted to update with a quick picture to agree with others who have said that the OPI The Show Must Go On! polish is definitely not a dupe to Bad Fairy.

OPI is on the left, MAC Bad Fairy on the right.

The OPI is much more raspberry toned and while neither have as much duo-chrome action as my Orly Space Cadet or Galaxy Girl do, the MAC one definitely has more than the OPI.

Hope that helps! Please excuse the poor condition of my nail beds. It's been a long week.

 

[luhly4]

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this collection is so pretty and has a bunch of nice colors.. i really wanted alot of the stuff. i love what MAC did with the lip products with this collection.. majority of the lipglasses/lipsticks i really liked.

bad fairy n/l was sold out when i got to the store.

but the nail laquers are so gorgeous. i especially like formidable!.. my MA had 2 coats of formidable on and the way it looked in the light..

the MES are so nicely pigmented and swatch even softer and smoothly than the style black ones (the SB ones swatched pretty nicely though, but these ones are like butter) and might i add that the green side of She Who Dares is GORGEOUS. I hope MAC makes more of these.. imagine a gold one..

the magically cool powders are awesome. just like everyone said.. feels like liquid and has cool feeling.

overall, i got:
innocence, beware! lipstick
strange potion lipglass
she who dares MES
my dark magic MES
french quarter GPS
truth & light magically cool powder
mean & green n/l
formidable! n/l

 

[strbuks77]

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So I got to the makeup counter at 10:30 am, there was only someone checking out, other than that I was the only person there.

I got to swatch until my hearts content! You know I thought Vainglorious was very similar to Cranberry eyeshadow in person, except cranberry is a little more burgundy than Vainglorious. They are definitely in the same family, and since I have cranberry I skipped on this one.

I did pick up Her Alter Image. I thought it would look really good with Violet pigment. Of course I got Heartless, a backup of BOaA, and she who dares. I wanted to get more of SWD but the SA said there was a 2 product limit.

She said they couldn't do any holds for anyone, and you couldn't buy more than 2 items of any one product. I guess its different for each Mac counter cause my sister said a she picked up 3 Dark Deeds no problem. What's up with that?? My sister also did say that her Mac they only had one Bad Fairy left, and she got it!

Oh I did B2M for Rebel, thanks to that great enabler Elegant!

I am happy with what I got! I'm enjoying reading everyone's hauls!!

Just a side note- When I got my box last night, I didn't receive any shipping notice whatsoever. The website still had my order pending. I had no clue it was coming in last night. Come on mac get it together!!