http://www.specktra.net/forum en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:11:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.specktra.net/images_sp/misc/rss.jpg http://www.specktra.net/forum http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/looking-dupe-patina-169710/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:55:19 GMT Apologies if this is in the wrong section of the forum, but I'm looking for a MAC dupe for Patina.

I must have almost every other MAC neutral colour that has ever been released except Patina and I'm refusing to buy any more neutrals on the basis that I have no more room in my palettes.... Unless of course you guys tell me that I can't possible live without Patina, in which case I'll be looking for 14 other neutral shadow recs to make up another neutral palette :p

Please rescue me ;) ]]> MAC Chat lauraglou http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/looking-dupe-patina-169710/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/mac-blush-recommendation-169657/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:57:15 GMT Let me start off by saying that I am horrible with blush! It scares me, hehe. I have already pigmented cheeks (I've had makeup artists tell me I'm 'lucky' and don't even need to use blush), so when I use blush I am always afraid that it looks... weird because it looks like I have two colors on, or they're uneven or splotchy because of my natural coloring. Secondly, I'm afraid it looks like I have too MUCH blush on, so I always use a light hand.

To summarize:

I am a MAC NC20, and always use foundation and concealer.

I also have medium reddish/brown hair (dyed). I think; I'm horrible at describing coloring.

I would like some recommendations on what blushes to use, mostly I would like contouring colors!! I would love for my cheeks to look more contoured.

Thanks in advance! ]]> MAC Chat Chikky http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/mac-blush-recommendation-169657/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/eyeshadow-newbie-needs-neutrals-169654/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:45:52 GMT hi everyone... im really new to this whole eyeshadow thing...i love mac shadows,but honestly i own just two....mulch and sketch...haha... i have lots more of their lippies,though ;) I realllyyyyy... hi everyone...
im really new to this whole eyeshadow thing...i love mac shadows,but honestly i own just two....mulch and sketch...haha...
i have lots more of their lippies,though ;)
I realllyyyyy need help adding two more wearable,preferably non-matte neutral shades to my teeny weeny collection.
Just so you know, satin taupe looked kinda greyish on me, kind of washed me out, i hate woodwinked(dont like golds),it looked orangey on me....i have issue of things looking too orange or too light on me...eww!!
Mulch and sketch look great...so which slightly shimmery ones do i need to complete my first quad???
im NC 35 in studio fix...dark hair and eyes...
Really need you advice,guys!!!
thanks!!!! ]]> MAC Chat shimpaniac http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/eyeshadow-newbie-needs-neutrals-169654/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/mac-face-body-foundation-169634/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:28:21 GMT Hi again,

I absolutely love, love, love Mac's Face and Body Foundation - but....

I have a bit of a problem with the bottles I purchase appearing to 'go off'. It's like the liquid separates and when you put it on it's almost oilier or something. I try shaking it and everything, but it doesn't seem to work.:???:

It's weird because the first bottle I ever bought was perfect and I had no trouble with it doing this, but the last two have both gone weird on me. :dunno:

Anyone have any hints/tips on maintaing the life of this foundation???

Thanku in advance! ]]> MAC Chat Honeylust27 http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/mac-face-body-foundation-169634/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/mac-pro-palette-advice-169633/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:20:23 GMT So I am a pro pallete virgin! ha! The only Mac palletes I have are the quads, which I have quite a few. So I decided that I am going to quit buying the quads and start building up a pro pallete... So I am a pro pallete virgin! ha! The only Mac palletes I have are the quads, which I have quite a few. So I decided that I am going to quit buying the quads and start building up a pro pallete collection.

That being said, I noticed that all you ladies have yours orginized by color. I am planning on owning quite a few, so I was wondering how I should start. I don't 'need' any colors specifically, I just want to get my collection started. ...so which should I start with?? And do you ladies mix different finishes together or just do a matte pallete, satin, ect? ]]> MAC Chat imthebeesknees http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/mac-pro-palette-advice-169633/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/lets-try-list-mac-l-e-packaging-collections-169623/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:43:50 GMT Ok so i know the obvious ones: Hello Kitty FAfi Heatherette Neo Sci-fi Dame Edna Lure thants all I got, any more guys? Ok so i know the obvious ones:
Hello Kitty
FAfi
Heatherette
Neo Sci-fi
Dame Edna
Lure


thants all I got, any more guys? ]]> MAC Chat Samooga http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/lets-try-list-mac-l-e-packaging-collections-169623/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/tips-creating-perfect-cat%7Eeye-macs-266-a-169594/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:08:48 GMT Do you have any? I'm so used to using liquid liner with a brush tip for winged liner rather then an angled brush like the 266 + shadow. I really love the look of lining my eyes with shadow rather then liquid though, but I'm having issues with doing cat eyes! Any advice would be great!;)

Also I have a 266se, should I go for a regular 266 or have you noticed no big difference between the two? I really do love this brush! ]]> MAC Chat StyleDemonXoXo http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/tips-creating-perfect-cat%7Eeye-macs-266-a-169594/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/studio-tech-vs-full-coverage-foundation-169551/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:11:05 GMT I am looking into trying a cream based foundation and can't decide between the two. I've heard that Full Coverage is just about the same as Studio Finish concealer and I like how this covers my scaring, so I am leaning more towards the Full Coverage and also you get more product with Full Coverage. Anyone have experience with this foundation? ]]> MAC Chat ninaxmac http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/studio-tech-vs-full-coverage-foundation-169551/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/dupe-impish-169519/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:47:39 GMT If anyone can remember Impish lipglass, is there a dupe anywhere for it? It's a pinky nude opaque gloss and its my fave nude lipglass! ]]> MAC Chat rubyeskimo http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/dupe-impish-169519/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/cco-re-selling-returned-mac-products-macys-dillards-169354/ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:43:44 GMT I always thought that returned products were thrown away/recycled by the MAC store or counter... However, I was at a CCO the other day and bought a bunch of stuff, got home and two of my products... I always thought that returned products were thrown away/recycled by the MAC store or counter...
However, I was at a CCO the other day and bought a bunch of stuff, got home and two of my products have a MACY's sticker (the "Required for Return" ones they put on when you buy something and scan it into their system) and one has a Dillard's sticker on it! This is really strange! One of the blushes with the sticker has been swatched! Can an MA or someone help me figure this out? I am just curious because I always thought returned cosmetics were never to be resold.:???: ]]> MAC Chat chickatthegym http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/cco-re-selling-returned-mac-products-macys-dillards-169354/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/convince-me-get-239-a-169327/ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:05:30 GMT So I have a ton of eyeshadow brushes, but I'm really interested in the 239.

I love my Loew-Cornell dupe, but lately it's been feeling really scratchy and when I tried the 239 at the MAC counter, it was heavenly soft...which just fed my craving.

I don't own any MAC brushes, so it's hard for me to justify spending so much on a brush when I have a bunch of other perfectly fine eyeshadow brushes.

I'm also worried that I might be too rough with my 239 if I do get it and mess it up, so one question: is it damaging to the bristles to kind of rub it back and forth dry against a paper towel/washcloth? I do that with my other cheaper brushes b/c I tend to use one brush for multiple colors.

Please help!
Convince me for or against! ]]> MAC Chat wetwater http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/convince-me-get-239-a-169327/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/%3D%5D-loveee-creme-cup-lipstick-169241/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:34:33 GMT well yesterday i recieved creme cup and i am obsessed~!!

haha idk what to wear with it as a gloss tho..
here are the following lipsticks that i have
creme cup =]
syrup
angel
viva glam v
creme de nude
hue
blankety
frenzy
and intimidate slimshine

the following glosses i have are
pinkular
wonderstruck
totally it
elle
underage
gitane
baby sparks
nymphette
beaux
star nova


what color glosses would you pair with lipsticks out of what i have =] ]]> MAC Chat CeCe bOO13 http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/%3D%5D-loveee-creme-cup-lipstick-169241/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/do-bristles-239-ever-get-scratchy-hard-169240/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:04:52 GMT I'm debating whether or not to buy a 239. I have the Loew-Cornell dupe of it but the bristles seem really pokey/scratchy to me now at the tip. I've had it for a while and can't remember if it was like that when it was new.

So...for you ladies who've had your 239s for a while, I'm wondering if the MAC 239 gets scratchy after some time? ]]> MAC Chat wetwater http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/do-bristles-239-ever-get-scratchy-hard-169240/