Ask an Artist Email: X-Rocks Dupe and NC35 Smoky eyes.

[miss_bailey]

Hello Hannah,

Thank you for taking the time to email us at MAC Cosmetics Online. I'm happy to
assist you with a replacement shade recommendation for X-ROCKS Sheertone Shimmer
Blush. For an alternative, try FLIRT & TEASE Sheertone Shimmer Blush. It is the
closest match that we can recommend for your needs.

Choose these key shades to create a gorgeous smoky look to complement your
colouring:

MAC Eye Colours
Frost Eye Shadow - NYLON - an icy pale gold
Frost Eye Shadow - RICEPAPER - a pale shimmery golden beige
Velvet Eye Shadow - SMUT - a deep shimmery cool brown
Eye Kohl Pencil - SMOLDER - a smoky black
Pro Lash Mascara - COAL BLACK - a rich black

MAC Cheek Colours
Matte Blush - PRISM - a neutral pinkish brown

MAC Lip Colours
Lip Pencil - HODGEPODGE - a warm taupe brown
Lustre Lipstick - FRESH BREW - a glossy nude creamed coffee
Tinted Lipglass - C-THRU - a glossy nude

To view these shades on our Web site, visit us at:

M·A·C Cosmetics | Products

Here are step-by-step instructions for creating this look:

Eyes:
- Highlight your brow bone with NYLON Eye Shadow using MAC Brush #242.
- Apply RICEPAPER Eye Shadow over your eyelids with MAC Brush #252 as a base.
- Pat SMUT Eye Shadow over your eyelids with the same brush, blending it up just
past the crease. Use MAC Brush #224 to blend the colour for a smoky, diffused
effect.
- Sweep a bit of the SMUT Eye Shadow along your lower lashline with the tip of
the #252 MAC Brush.
- Line your lashlines with SMOLDER Eye Kohl Pencil, and smoke the line out with
MAC Brush #219. Top your lashes with 2 coats of Pro Lash Mascara in COAL BLACK
-- thick, lush lashes are key to the smoky look.

Cheeks:
- Keep cheeks looking healthy, but very natural. Apply PRISM Matte Blush to the
apples of your cheeks, blending outwards towards the hairline with MAC Brush
#129.

Lips:
- Create a beautiful nude lip with HODGEPODGE Lip Pencil and FRESH BREW Lustre
Lipstick. Layer C-THRU Lipglass (a pale sheer nude) on top for nude shine.

[miss_bailey]

I also asked what would be a dupe for Spaced Out from NeoSciFi and she said Springsheen which IMO isn't a dupe at all, but I guess it would be the closest.

[monter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by miss_bailey

I also asked what would be a dupe for Spaced Out from NeoSciFi and she said Springsheen which IMO isn't a dupe at all, but I guess it would be the closest.

Springsheen is pretty close to Spaced Out. Springsheen, to me, is a more pigmented version of Spaced Out. If I use a very light hand with Springsheen, I get essentially the same color as my regular, less careful application of Spaced Out. Certainly not a dupe, but it can create the same effect.

HTH!

[_Kaitie_]

Quote:

Originally Posted by monter

Springsheen is pretty close to Spaced Out. Springsheen, to me, is a more pigmented version of Spaced Out. If I use a very light hand with Springsheen, I get essentially the same color as my regular, less careful application of Spaced Out. Certainly not a dupe, but it can create the same effect.

HTH!

Oooh! Thank you! I have X-Rocks, but was dying for Spaced Out. I'll have to pick up Springsheen instead! Thanks!