Release dates for Germany

[Naynadine]

Beauty powder ares usually 22 Euro! So 7 Euro just for the flower pattern! For around 30 Euro I could get a foundation or even the SP kabuki, which is really only 30,50 so it's quite a bargain (yes, I'm thinking about that one too now, lol. It's really cheap for a brush like that)

I LOVE Givenchy blushes, I have one so far and it's my favorite makeup procuct I own. So silky smooth, and the scent is absolutely wonderful. Here's a photo of it IMG_6504-1.jpg picture by Naynadine - Photobucket

 

[Mac-Guy]

The Givenchy blushes are just gorgeous, especially as you get four color in one. I still can't believe that the kabuki brush is only 30.50 Euro, this must be wrong as the cheek brush is already 41 Euro. If it's really only 30.50, you should definitely get it as it is quite a catch. I thought it would be at least 53 Euro or more based on the fact that the 182 is already 50 Euro.

The flower design on the AG is nice, but I prefer special packaging as the design will eventually go away. It goes quite deep, so you will still be able to see it (similar to the SB Careblend Powders with the MAC logo).

 

[Naynadine]

What would you recommend the kabuki for? I never owned one, is it good for applying loose powder? Is it great for MSFs? I need to look up reviews again, I didn't care about the brushes before.

 

[Anneri]

It's really only 30 euros?! OMG.
Mac-Guy, please do tell - what's it good for? I own one (very old one I snatched out of my mum's bathroom, because she never uses it and it's quite nice nd soft), but all I ever do with it is buffing blush when I overdid it and look like a clown.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I wrote a couple of posts about the brushes in the SP thread, so you want to read up there too. I love it for all-over-face MSF application. For loose powders, I prefer the 187 or any other powder brush. Mind you, if you wear heavy foundation, you probably don't want to use an MSF (and the kabuki), as you will just take off your foundation. But if you wear a tinted moisturizer or a light foundation such as F&B (and let it dry thoroughly), you will get a beautiful result using the kabuki to buff out your favorite MSF. MSF like to sit on the top of your skin if you don't buff it out, so I highly recommend buffing it out. Otherwise, it looks cakey in a shimmery way - not really attractive. The 179 works well for this collection as you can dip into the nipple with the dark side and swirl with the larger (this also apples to the stripey MSF from previous collections). If you only get one brush from SP, I would go for the 128, especially if you are into mineralize blushes (you can probably skip the 128 if you have the 189).

I still can't believe that it is 30 Euro only - it's the most expensive brush of the whole sortiment. Can someone please check at Douglas (in store) how much it is? I'm curious!

 

[Naynadine]

It really was 30,50 at the Breuninger site. So hopefully it will be the same at Douglas.

 

[Mac-Guy]

It really was 30,50 at the Breuninger site. So hopefully it will be the same at Douglas.

I can't wait.

 

[Naynadine]

Douglas has everything online! Placed my order. They don't have Pure Magnificence for some reason, but a lot of MSFs, 70 RQ! And the kabuki is not there when you click on it, but I got RQ instead, both would be too expensive. I ordered GG, RQ, PA and WoC, plus SS and EH from Breuninger. Maybe I order PM later, I'm sure not too many people are interested in that one. Oh, and Ever Hip said sold out from the beginning, so glad I already ordered it. *back to bed*

 

[Mac-Guy]

I'm glad your order went through. Are you not getting Pearl?

It's strange with the kabuki. Annerie, if you go to Douglas tomorrow, do you mind checking on the price?

 

[Mac-Guy]

The Douglas site is really a mess. Light Sunshine costs 38 Euro. LOL!

 

[Naynadine]

I know! Now Alpha Girl seems like bargain compared to it, lol. And from the SP l/s they only have Musky Amethyst.

 

[Mac-Guy]

This must be wrong. I am sure they will correct the price - well, if they notice it! What a mess.

 

[Anneri]

I'm glad your order went through. Are you not getting Pearl?

It's strange with the kabuki. Annerie, if you go to Douglas tomorrow, do you mind checking on the price?

Will do!

I'm really happy for you, Naynadine!

Edit: What do you think about Faux Gold for someone with brown-green eyes? I love the colour, but am not sure if it's a colour for me. I think maybe it's better for blue-eyed people?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Will do!
I'm really happy for you, Naynadine!

Edit: What do you think about Faux Gold for someone with brown-green eyes? I love the colour, but am not sure if it's a colour for me. I think maybe it's better for blue-eyed people?

I think there are better colors for brown-greened beauties to make your eyes pop. However, if you go to the store, I would still try it. Just a quick swipe on the lid will tell if it works or not. You will probably see that Smoked Ruby will bring out the green in your eyes. I love how the right e/s can really make your eyes pop. Happy hauling.

 

[Anneri]

I loveloveLOVE GG! I'm so surprised about that as I normally don't like mineral products that much - but this I love. It doens't smudge or fade or crease on me when I wore it yesterday for about 8 hours or so and there was only minimal fallout. I have absolutely no money right now, but I'm thinking screw the kabuki, I won't use it that much anyway, and get Blue Sheen, Dark Indulgence and Smoked Ruby. (And maybe Faux Gold.)

What would you guys pair with GG? I'm wearing it solo and would wear it that way during daytime, but it's quite dark nevertheless.

Btw, Mac-Guy, I read on various German blogs that the buki is really 30,50 euros. I won't go to Douglas today, I've some kind of cold and there's a otherworldly heat outside, but will likely go tomorrow.

 

[Naynadine]

The collections are on the MAC site now as well. I'm just wondering why we don't have the Sized to go products, I thought we will have those as well.

Anneri - I can't wait for my GG to arrive, I'll probably wear it solo too.

I wish there was a 5 euro discount code, then I would grab another MSF. Too bad they don't have these codes anymore recently, I hope there will be some again in the future.

And I hope I'll get the l/s from Breuninger, I'm always a little anxious to order there, because I heard it quite often, that people didn't get what they ordered, because it was already sold out. I'm impatiently waiting for shipping confirmation.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Nice. I hope you get your order soon. Does Breuninger send out a shipping notice?

It really looks like the kabuki is "only" 30,50. Grab it, it's a catch, especially as the cheek brush is over 40. The 128 is still my favorite brush from this collection, but you probably never get a MAC kabuki that "cheap."

 

[Anneri]

I hope you didn't wait for the collex the whole night, Naynadine!

Yeah, it's quite stupid that there are no more 5€ discounts anymore. Maybe I can live with my conscience if I'll get Blue Sheen and Faux Gold - I don't like reddish colours on me that much and DI seemed quite dark (hence the name? *g*), I love blue on me and I can imagine that BS and FG would look good together - hm. I've got LE fever!

 

[Mac-Guy]

If you get SR, get one that has more red and limited black in it. You can always sheer it out, but I am sure it's not too dark. You should try it out on the lid. It looks amazing on green eyes.

 

[Naynadine]

I hope you didn't wait for the collex the whole night, Naynadine!

Yeah, it's quite stupid that there are no more 5€ discounts anymore. Maybe I can live with my conscience if I'll get Blue Sheen and Faux Gold - I don't like reddish colours on me that much and DI seemed quite dark (hence the name? *g*), I love blue on me and I can imagine that BS and FG would look good together - hm. I've got LE fever!

No, I didn't. I just accidently woke up real early, must have been my inner MAC collection alarm clock that told me to check the Douglas site

I would definitely get Blue Sheen, I would too if I would wear those colours.