Of Beauty Discussion

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by jilliandanica

I really want the 183 and 188. I just got the 222 and it is seriously my favorite eye brush!

The studio lights interest me the most. I haven't seen them in person yet but for those that have or have used them before....what's the texture like? I don't know my MAC face shade but I'm guessing I'm a NC42/NW43, what shade do you think will suite me? TIA

The Studio Lights are very smooth & creamy yet light. They are more for highlighting the face...lightly tap over concealer or other areas of the face where you would highlight. Slight iridescence to them. I have the Frangipan (NW15) which helps in eliminating redness & brightens. I'm sure a MAC artist on here can give further details.

I ordered the Ideal Pink because thats what a MAC MUA suggested for me to brighten up my face.

[lethaldesign]

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Originally Posted by gracetre123

ok...maybe a stupid question...but the 222 is an eye brush??

Even though the 222 is meant for your eye area, you can also use it on your face. I actually use my 224 to highlight my cheekbones - its much more precise &allows for a lighter application than any of the face brushes I own or have tried.

[Divinity]

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Originally Posted by panther27

How much are these?TIA

Beauty/loose powders are $21
Studio Lights are $14.50

[yummy411]

of beauty wasn't at my macy's counter today!! is only at MAC stores?

[AmyHeimo]

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Originally Posted by yummy411

of beauty wasn't at my macy's counter today!! is only at MAC stores?

I picked Of Beauty up at the Macy's in Tysons...

[KimSwim]

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Originally Posted by yummy411

of beauty wasn't at my macy's counter today!! is only at MAC stores?

Of Beauty wasn't at my Bay Counter yesterday either. I was talking to one of the MAs about it, and she said they got the displayer, but there was a problem with shipping and they just didn't get any of the products in time for it's launch. She didn't know when they would be coming in either...

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

^^ My fav. counter didn't get the display, the 188 or 222 for the display, and were missing two of the Beuaty Powders. It was fine because I got what I needed, and had to go to the Free Standing Store anyway. I am a little annoyed that the MA gave me a wrong shade of the Studio Lights and now I have to go back. Always check your bags ladies (and fellas)!

[gigglegirl]

ok for those of you who have been lucky enough to have purchased a beauty powder from either your counter/freestanding/pro store
1. How would you say it compares to an MSF?
2. Or if you're not an msf person, how about a Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick?

I'm one of those ppl whose counters didn't receive the shipment and are not sure when they would be coming in.....

So any help is greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!

[lsperry]

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle

^^ My fav. counter didn't get the display, the 188 or 222 for the display, and were missing two of the Beuaty Powders. It was fine because I got what I needed, and had to go to the Free Standing Store anyway. I am a little annoyed that the MA gave me a wrong shade of the Studio Lights and now I have to go back. Always check your bags ladies (and fellas)!

The Belk’s counter I went to in Destin, FL, did not get the display, either. I got 3 beauty powders and “smoothspice” studio lights! Smoothspice reminds me of YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighter; except this one highlights better on me than the YSL one does…..And it’s much cheaper than the Touche Eclat (which is now $39.50!). I’d much rather pay $14.50 for this one……Loving it!

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Originally Posted by gigglegirl

ok for those of you who have been lucky enough to have purchased a beauty powder from either your counter/freestanding/pro store
1. How would you say it compares to an MSF?
2. Or if you're not an msf person, how about a Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick?

I'm one of those ppl whose counters didn't receive the shipment and are not sure when they would be coming in.....

So any help is greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!

I’m an NW45. When I saw my MA today, who is an NW50, she was wearing “Dancing Light”. I couldn’t believe it…..she tried it on me and I loved it. I got Dancing Light, Sunspill and Soft flame (which has enough color to double as a blush as well as a highlighter).

I’ve never used MAC’s BPs and was excited to try them. To me they are better than the MSFs. They are sheer and very forgiving if you use them w/a heavy hand. She convinced me to get the 183 brush, but really, you don’t need it. I tried them out w/the 183 and 188 and both works great.

I know I’m gushing about these powders but they are a miracle….I love the subtle, slight shimmer-effect they give. They are perfect. I am so glad they released this collection to a counter near me so that I could try them out. I couldn’t take a chance ordering these on-line, sight unseen.

You cannot go wrong when you apply these; unlike some MSFs which can leave a glittery-mess on your face and make you look oily. These are almost ethereal looking. Maybe someone here can make a recommendation for you.

These BPs will definitely be at the top of my list for the "What was MAC's Best and Worst of 2007" thread.:yes:

[gigglegirl]

thank you lsperry--thats the kind of review I was hoping for!! I still haven't had a chance to see them. I have New Vegas msf and its alright but lots of glitter. So hearing this as a slight/subtle shimmer, I'm so sold!! Thanks!!!

[Winthrop44]

Thanks so much lsperry. Ethereal is exactly what I've been searching for! Do you know if these contain bismuth?

[thewickedstyle]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

The Studio Lights are very smooth & creamy yet light. They are more for highlighting the face...lightly tap over concealer or other areas of the face where you would highlight. Slight iridescence to them. I have the Frangipan (NW15) which helps in eliminating redness & brightens. I'm sure a MAC artist on here can give further details.

I ordered the Ideal Pink because thats what a MAC MUA suggested for me to brighten up my face.

Great info. Do you know what any of the other colors are supposed to do?
Are any of them suitable for dark circles?

I'm NW 20 and I was worried Frangipan would be too warmy (description said "golden").

Any similar info on the BPs? I can't see them in person but I'm dying to order a few.

[susanks1]

I bought the Tenderdusk beauty powder tonight. It is very similar in color to the BLM pearl blossom beauty powder.

[AudreyNicole]

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Originally Posted by susanks1

I bought the Tenderdusk beauty powder tonight. It is very similar in color to the BLM pearl blossom beauty powder.

This is the one I am interested in... do you know if it looks like Hundred Degrees Pearlizer at all?

[elegant-one]

The Frangipan is a beautiful light yellow tone...like those yellow powders you see on tv that get rid of red blotchiness in the skin, or around the eye redness, or the indents around the nose.

I have jellyfish skin..ha..very fair NW15...and it doesn't really come out a particular color on the skin. The Ideal Pink is supposed to be more of a highlight/brightener..lightening up the skin.

I use mine over concealer, or as a last step just to polish off the existing makeup.

[elegant-one]

I've seen all the Beauty Powders on slightly tan skin..and they are all beautiful! A MAC MUA told me yesterday that the lighter the skin tone the prettier they are...her words. She also said that they are buildable in color though.

I ordered Natural Flair...will arrive Monday 19th...so I'll post what it's like on my skin then!

[lipshock]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

A MAC MUA told me yesterday that the lighter the skin tone the prettier they are...her words.

I am thoroughly embarassed that a fellow MAC MA would make such an ignorant statement.

FYI to my WoC -- ALL the beauty powders look great on our darker skintones. It's all about the amount used and the blending technique. I am a NC50 and I wore DANCING LIGHT (yes, the lightest one) underneath my eyes and it looked gorgeous -- I received a lot of compliments on my skin today because of it. Also, these beauty powders are fricking excellent as eyeshadows. I am planning on buying all of them because they're just so gorgeous!

[mollyv6]

These do contain bismuth oxychloride but it's shown as a +/- ingredient near the bottom of the list. I cannot wear most mineral makeup due to the high content of bismuth but I have no problem with these, I have even worn them as eyeshadow. HTH!!!

[gabi1129]

these beauty powders are amazing. i loved the regular beauty powders, but these are 10x better, imo. and i agree they look great on dark skin tones!

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by mollyv6

These do contain bismuth oxychloride but it's shown as a +/- ingredient near the bottom of the list. I cannot wear most mineral makeup due to the high content of bismuth but I have no problem with these, I have even worn them as eyeshadow. HTH!!!

Thanks so much for that! I was disappointed at first to hear about the bismuth, but the +/- thing is really how it's mentioned on all of MAC's blushes and although like you I can't do bismuth in MMU l can wear MAC blushes. It sounds like these may be okay then too!

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by lipshock

I am thoroughly embarassed that a fellow MAC MA would make such an ignorant statement.

FYI to my WoC -- ALL the beauty powders look great on our darker skintones. It's all about the amount used and the blending technique. I am a NC50 and I wore DANCING LIGHT (yes, the lightest one) underneath my eyes and it looked gorgeous -- I received a lot of compliments on my skin today because of it. Also, these beauty powders are fricking excellent as eyeshadows. I am planning on buying all of them because they're just so gorgeous!

I don't think she meant it in a derogatory way...and she was African American. You could tell she had some insecurity issues & her comment was more reflective of that...her own personal view of herself with the powder on.

[gigglegirl]

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Originally Posted by lipshock

I am thoroughly embarassed that a fellow MAC MA would make such an ignorant statement.

FYI to my WoC -- ALL the beauty powders look great on our darker skintones. It's all about the amount used and the blending technique. I am a NC50 and I wore DANCING LIGHT (yes, the lightest one) underneath my eyes and it looked gorgeous -- I received a lot of compliments on my skin today because of it. Also, these beauty powders are fricking excellent as eyeshadows. I am planning on buying all of them because they're just so gorgeous!

So by combining I guess both comments--WoC and pale people (ie everyone) can use any colour and prob make it work for them? I hope so as I'm prob just going to have to do an online order!!

[lilMAClady]

Could someone give me a good inexpensive substitution brush to use with these powders? -Thanks!!

[AudreyNicole]

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Originally Posted by lilMAClady

Could someone give me a good inexpensive substitution brush to use with these powders? -Thanks!!

Since they are repromoting the 188 brush, I am going to suggest the Flirt! Feather Dust-her brush. You can get it at Kohls for $6. I have 2 of them and use them all the time. I bought these to hold me over til I can get the 188! They are excellent for the price!

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

These positive comments make me want to revisit the BP's. I wasn't wowed or anything. I just got a bunch of the Studio Lights and walked away from the powders. Maybe I'll give them another glance.