Which MAC items do you wish you hadn't bought - Spin Off
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makeupNdesign
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I'm so with you on Chill eyeshadow! I only bought it because I attended a master class at MAC and the artist used it--it looked fabulous on the model but on me, blah.
Heatherette's Fleshpot lipstick--only looks good if you're going for that Mod 60s look or want to look embalmed, IMO...not cute.
Originally Posted by MAChostage
Oh, what a painful thread this is! 
Chill e/s: I *still* can't remember why I bought this in the first place. (My 2) Fluidlines: too hard for me to work with. Foxy Lady Eye Kohl Pencil: I looked like I had irritated eyes. 3D Glass & Lipglass Pencil: I felt ripped off. Really. Cyber l/s: To me, it's just too damn dark -- and purple -- for most people. |
I'm so with you on Chill eyeshadow! I only bought it because I attended a master class at MAC and the artist used it--it looked fabulous on the model but on me, blah.
Heatherette's Fleshpot lipstick--only looks good if you're going for that Mod 60s look or want to look embalmed, IMO...not cute.
urbanlilyfairy
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all the fafi stuff i bought with the exception of sugar trance lipgloss heh.
lsperry
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N Collection Nanogold es, Soft Ochre PP, 3N and 4N LGs, 3N LS, both Fafi quads.
None of these complimented my NW45 skin and all made me look OLD and DEAD! LOL...
I sent it all back to MAC. This is only the 2nd time I've sent stuff I've ordered online back. And I order 99% of my MAC online. I was so disappointed in those 2 collections.
But Heatherette made up for it!!
None of these complimented my NW45 skin and all made me look OLD and DEAD! LOL...
I sent it all back to MAC. This is only the 2nd time I've sent stuff I've ordered online back. And I order 99% of my MAC online. I was so disappointed in those 2 collections.
But Heatherette made up for it!!
kobri
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I usually get pigment samples in swaps on Makeup Alley. It can be difficult to find people to swap to canada, but I have gotten a lot of samples that way and it definitely helps to curb the overspending. You know if you love a colour and will use it by the time you finish the sample, if you ever do. Also if you don't like a colour you didn't waste a lot on it (just a product you didn't want and some shipping) and you can try mixing it with other colours to make new ones.
| Originally Posted by kitten
in canada, pigments seem to cost soo much more than everywhere else. but i've been hearing people talking about pigment samples and how they're better than the full-sizes because you will never finish a full-size amount of pigment, so where do you get sample sizes? is it even possible for somebody that doesn't work at a mac store? please don't grill me if this has been asked before. |
I usually get pigment samples in swaps on Makeup Alley. It can be difficult to find people to swap to canada, but I have gotten a lot of samples that way and it definitely helps to curb the overspending. You know if you love a colour and will use it by the time you finish the sample, if you ever do. Also if you don't like a colour you didn't waste a lot on it (just a product you didn't want and some shipping) and you can try mixing it with other colours to make new ones.
darkishstar
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Right now... Fafi Eyes 2.
Jewel Blue eyeshadow...
Engaging MES
Yeah...
Jewel Blue eyeshadow...
Engaging MES
Yeah...
macchristyy
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sculpt and shape. the contour powder doesnt even show up on my skin that good! my refined golden bronzer works waaaaayyy better
AudreyNicole
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I have a bunch!
- Kohl Powers - They run like crazy on me in no time.
- Lipglass pencils - I lost more product sharpening them that I actually got to use. They are WAY too soft.
- Liquidlast Liner - THICK and goopy. Love the color range, hate the product.
- Moth Brown e/s - I just don't see what the big deal is.
-C- Shock Eyeshadows - I bought all of them for their awesome colors, but they are so hard to work with. They are chalky and difficult to blend. I ended up selling all of them but Wondergrass.
I know there is more, but those stand out to me most.
- Kohl Powers - They run like crazy on me in no time.
- Lipglass pencils - I lost more product sharpening them that I actually got to use. They are WAY too soft.
- Liquidlast Liner - THICK and goopy. Love the color range, hate the product.
- Moth Brown e/s - I just don't see what the big deal is.
-C- Shock Eyeshadows - I bought all of them for their awesome colors, but they are so hard to work with. They are chalky and difficult to blend. I ended up selling all of them but Wondergrass.
I know there is more, but those stand out to me most.
KikiB
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Well so far, everything that I have bought I am glad that I have bought...because I am extremely selective. For awhile, it was Teal pigment, because it is a little too dark for me, but now that I'm starting to mix shadows I'm getting some use out of it.
And if I get anything that I find that I'm starting to wish I hadn't bought, I really take the time to work with it, see what else I have in my makeup collection that might go with it, and if necessary buy some new things...works every time.
And if I get anything that I find that I'm starting to wish I hadn't bought, I really take the time to work with it, see what else I have in my makeup collection that might go with it, and if necessary buy some new things...works every time.
rocking chick
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Metal-X Plum Electric - The color is too dark for me and I have no idea how to use it.
BunnyBunnyBunny
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I don't really like the Fafi quads. So pale and weird shadow combos.
Chiaroscuro paint. It's like... such a gross silvery green.
The Lipglass Pencils. I didn't buy them, but I MUST agree with all of you! SUCH A MISTAKE of a product!! It's the lip pencil for someone that doesn't want a lip pencil. What??
Pigments and Glitters. I have SO many, and I barely ever use them! I always go straight for the pressed eyeshadows and forget about the pigments!
Alot of my lipsticks and lipglasses. I love them all, but realistically, I am always going for my Myth and Blankety, and my Ample Pink. =/
Chiaroscuro paint. It's like... such a gross silvery green.
The Lipglass Pencils. I didn't buy them, but I MUST agree with all of you! SUCH A MISTAKE of a product!! It's the lip pencil for someone that doesn't want a lip pencil. What??
Pigments and Glitters. I have SO many, and I barely ever use them! I always go straight for the pressed eyeshadows and forget about the pigments!
Alot of my lipsticks and lipglasses. I love them all, but realistically, I am always going for my Myth and Blankety, and my Ample Pink. =/
shoegal27
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I thought the same exact thing when I first tried Honey Lust but now what I do is I wet my brush and dip and then pack it on. I don't think it has ruined my shadow at all, and if it does, its better than not getting it on and dumping it in the traincase to die.
| Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs
Honeylust! Ughhh what a terrible shadow. Its so messy and it doesn't stay put! I have other gold or honey shadows that aren't MAC but work better than this. I have used it a few times but I don't know if I can exchange it if its been over 30 days :\ Another is Electro Sky. Its a weird dull blue. I love blue but I have way too much of it. I think I have all the blue shadows except for Clarity but thats because I have Electric Eel which is just like it. |
I thought the same exact thing when I first tried Honey Lust but now what I do is I wet my brush and dip and then pack it on. I don't think it has ruined my shadow at all, and if it does, its better than not getting it on and dumping it in the traincase to die.
