lara
Well-known member
How do I make a swatch request?
Easy! Post a reply to this thread with the item that you'd like to see swatched, plus any condition requests (on unlined lips, on dark/pale skin, etc). This not a thread exclusively for MAC products.
How do I answer a swatch request?
Even easier! When you see a swatch request you simply click
and then you can respond to the request by either attaching an image file, link to a picture uploaded to the Specktra Gallery or link to an image uploaded to a private server or image hosting site like Photobucket. Don't forget to give as much relevant detail as you can - lighting conditions, whether or not you've used a base, and other little but important details.
Please do not start a new thread with an individual swatch request, or respond to a swatch request in this thread with a new individual thread. The point of this thread is to keep all our miscellaneous swatches as a single easily-searched resource.
Some quick tips:
Sample request:
Quote: Originally Posted by Junkie
Quote:
L-R: Joyous, Ripe Peach, Fleur Power
And remember, a clear swatch is a useful swatch! Try to be as colour accurate as possible, make sure the picture is in focus, and try to include as much relevant detail as you can. Unless the request asks for products to be layered ("Rebel lipstick over Beet lipliner, please!"), avoid layering products - it alters the colour and texture of the swatch and makes it a little less useful.
Happy swatching!
Easy! Post a reply to this thread with the item that you'd like to see swatched, plus any condition requests (on unlined lips, on dark/pale skin, etc). This not a thread exclusively for MAC products.
How do I answer a swatch request?
Even easier! When you see a swatch request you simply click
and then you can respond to the request by either attaching an image file, link to a picture uploaded to the Specktra Gallery or link to an image uploaded to a private server or image hosting site like Photobucket. Don't forget to give as much relevant detail as you can - lighting conditions, whether or not you've used a base, and other little but important details.Please do not start a new thread with an individual swatch request, or respond to a swatch request in this thread with a new individual thread. The point of this thread is to keep all our miscellaneous swatches as a single easily-searched resource.
Some quick tips:
- Be realistic with your swatch requests. If you ask for every single eyeshadow MAC has to be swatched against each other, your chances of getting a complete request are very slim. I suggest asking for no more than five or six items per request and space your requests over a few days.
- Don't bump your requests. If someone is able to fulfill your request, they will do so without you posting multiple bumps.
- The swatch thread only works if people give and take in equal amounts. If someone fulfils your request, please see if you can answer someone else's swatch request.
Sample request:
Quote: Originally Posted by Junkie
Quote:
| Originally Posted by Spengl
I would too love to see Ripe Peach vs Fleur Power, pleaseeeeeeee Thanks so much in advance. |
L-R: Joyous, Ripe Peach, Fleur Power
And remember, a clear swatch is a useful swatch! Try to be as colour accurate as possible, make sure the picture is in focus, and try to include as much relevant detail as you can. Unless the request asks for products to be layered ("Rebel lipstick over Beet lipliner, please!"), avoid layering products - it alters the colour and texture of the swatch and makes it a little less useful.
Happy swatching!
