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I got my Neutral Pink e/s in the mail the other day and IMO it is a dead ringer for Nobility in the Royal Assets Warm Eyes Palette. Okay, there might be a very slight difference, but it's close enough that if you want to save the $ for a different color you could. I wish I had. In fact, several of the e/s shades in the N Collection, which I love by the way, seem similar to the shades in the Royal Assets Warm and Smoked Eye Shadow Palettes. I've just ordered Modest Tone and hope it isn't too similar to Seedling from Strange Hybrid.
I'm also wondering about:
Nanogold - Maid of Honor (first 3 from Cool Eyes Palette)
Rich Flesh - Majestic
Remotely Grey - Palatiial
Dark Edge - Showstopper (from Warm Eyes Palette)
I also got the 2N l/s. It's very pretty and I don't have anything quite like it. I like to wear Out for Fun l/g over it for some sparkle.
Which MSF Natural would you recommend to me as I`m NC40? Medium Deep or Medium Dark? I canīt make up my mind and I have to buy it online as the closest MAC counter is so far away.
I bought the Medium Dark and its actually my skin tone. Because it blends in well and I am a NC35. I tried on Medium Deep and it was slightly darker for me.
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I've just ordered Modest Tone and hope it isn't too similar to Seedling from Strange Hybrid.
I'm also wondering about:
Dark Edge - Showstopper (from Warm Eyes Palette)
I can tell you that Modest Tone isn't anything like Seedling. Modest Tone was more in the vein of a ricepaper, on my skin. Seedling is more taupe and almost olive.
If the Showstopper you are speaking of is the same as the one in the Smoking Eyes quad then no it's different from Dark Edge. Dark Egde is darker and more Grey. It actually looks just like Brun.
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i loved this collection on a whole. the colors looked so beautiful together. i had to restrain myself however, because though they looked great sitting there, i knew some of them would not go well with my skintone.
that aside, i ended up getting 3N lipglass, warmed MSF and neutral pink eyeshadow. i LOVE every item that i got. this was my first MSF, it is gorgeous, it blends well with my skin providing the perfect highlight. 3N lipglass is beautiful also. it's medium caramel brown w/ gold shimmer. neutral pink is fantastic! a beautiful pale pink that lends for a classy neutral look.
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I ended up with way more of this collection than I thought I would. I am definitely not a neutral kind of girl but I threw up a challenge to my fave MAC MAs at Seattle downtown Nordies to convince me I could wear this collection and they came through with flying colors (for reference NC 20 green eyes with light brown hair). I got:
MSF in Light Flush
Soft Ochre pp
Nanogold e/s
Dark Edge e/s
Neutral Pink e/s
1N l/s
2N l/g
4N l/g
Revitalizing Water
And I love all of it. Have spent the weekend trying to think of innovative ways to incorporate pieces of this collection with my favorite more funky colors (hello beloved Crimsonaire Shadestick and Stars N Rockets e/s LOL). Am also thinking about heading back for Warmed MSF (although I usually embrace my pale side this is calling to me) as well as the 2N and 5N lippies. Do you think these will work on me as well? TIA!
You know, this collection is kind of whatever in person because it contains colors I wouldn't use together. However, when you look at the collection as individual pieces that you can add to existing looks you create or as pieces to add to your collection it really is pretty great. I found several colors that I felt I had been missing or looking for. For example, when I do my makeup I always think, "I need a color like _____" or "man, this would look great if I had a color that was a little like this and I could put it here." I think this collections fills in a lot of voids and blanks.
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I got my Neutral Pink e/s in the mail the other day and IMO it is a dead ringer for Nobility in the Royal Assets Warm Eyes Palette. Okay, there might be a very slight difference, but it's close enough that if you want to save the $ for a different color you could. I wish I had. In fact, several of the e/s shades in the N Collection, which I love by the way, seem similar to the shades in the Royal Assets Warm and Smoked Eye Shadow Palettes. I've just ordered Modest Tone and hope it isn't too similar to Seedling from Strange Hybrid.
I'm also wondering about:
Nanogold - Maid of Honor (first 3 from Cool Eyes Palette)
Rich Flesh - Majestic
Remotely Grey - Palatiial
Dark Edge - Showstopper (from Warm Eyes Palette)
I took this at night with a flash, but if you need better light, I can reshoot in the daylight.
You don't have to worry about Modest Tone and Seedling, as you can see, they are very different. Seedling is very taupe in comparison.
Dark Edge and Showstopper are different enough, since Dark Edge is warmer and browner.
I didn't even think about Nobility in the Royal Assets Warm Eyes, but you're right, they are similar, although I prefer Neutral Pink at the moment, since I like the pinkier tone.
I thought I could find something close to Sunday Best, since you menioned Royal Assets Warm Eyes, but I don't have anything similar, so ignore it.
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I got nano gold e/s, the 2 msfs and the pinkish colored one!! aaah forgot the name. I bought the 187 brush, I know its not new, just promoting it, but so far Im liking it better and better..
I got the 1N and 3N lipsticks today. God, they're perfect. Its hard to tell what will be right for you just by someone's description. Everyone on here says how much gold is in 1N...but once its on me its not like a metallic gold with sparkle, its just a gorgeous nude. I also tried on 4N lipstick (which I wanted, just had to budget) and 1N lipglass.
I think I'm going to buy the warmed MSF, and maybe 3N lipglass, 4N lipstick, and I didn't even try the 2N lipstick. I feel like I'd be safe buying any of the colors though, because they seem to go with any skintone.
Okay went back a 3rd time and bought N2 l/g and Neutral Pink e/s with Satin Taupe e/s and Angel l/s as well. haha Oh boy my wallet will have a hole in it soon. :\
Question is...how long do you think I could keep my extra stash? I didn't want it expiring before I get to it.
Can anyone answer this question?? I'm thinking of maybe buying extras and I don't want them to expire before I use them.
Another question: when I was at MAC, he put 1N lipglass over 1N lipstick, 4N lipstick, and 3N lipstick. I know that you don't have to wear 1N l/s with 1N l/g, or 2N l/s with 2N l/g, but I was looking to get a gloss to go over my 3N lipstick. Should I by the 3N gloss (looks a little dark) or should i get the 2N gloss (more pinky)? I like the 1N gloss but I think when its worn over the 3N lipstick it takes the pink away.
Another question: when I was at MAC, he put 1N lipglass over 1N lipstick, 4N lipstick, and 3N lipstick. I know that you don't have to wear 1N l/s with 1N l/g, or 2N l/s with 2N l/g, but I was looking to get a gloss to go over my 3N lipstick. Should I by the 3N gloss (looks a little dark) or should i get the 2N gloss (more pinky)? I like the 1N gloss but I think when its worn over the 3N lipstick it takes the pink away.
I would say 2N l/g with 3N l/s - That's the combo I intend on getting when the collection gets released here. The other lipglasses look slightly darker/brownish according to all the swatched posted.
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Another question: when I was at MAC, he put 1N lipglass over 1N lipstick, 4N lipstick, and 3N lipstick. I know that you don't have to wear 1N l/s with 1N l/g, or 2N l/s with 2N l/g, but I was looking to get a gloss to go over my 3N lipstick. Should I by the 3N gloss (looks a little dark) or should i get the 2N gloss (more pinky)? I like the 1N gloss but I think when its worn over the 3N lipstick it takes the pink away.
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I would say 2N l/g with 3N l/s - That's the combo I intend on getting when the collection gets released here. The other lipglasses look slightly darker/brownish according to all the swatched posted.
I agree....alot of the looks I've seen posted combine 2N l/g with 3N l/s
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Unfortunately I am with the minority on nanogold. I really did not like the way this looked on. I think that the pink undertones (although I know it works well with neutral pink) are what annoy me. I was hoping mine would me more of a shimmery light gold and less of a shimmery goldish/pink. Oh well, I still love my light flush and 3N!!
Can anyone answer this question?? I'm thinking of maybe buying extras and I don't want them to expire before I use them.
Another question: when I was at MAC, he put 1N lipglass over 1N lipstick, 4N lipstick, and 3N lipstick. I know that you don't have to wear 1N l/s with 1N l/g, or 2N l/s with 2N l/g, but I was looking to get a gloss to go over my 3N lipstick. Should I by the 3N gloss (looks a little dark) or should i get the 2N gloss (more pinky)? I like the 1N gloss but I think when its worn over the 3N lipstick it takes the pink away.
It can last for a really long time if stored well. Lipglasses and lipsticks can be fine for a few years after opening. Before opening, even if not opened for a long time, they shouldn't go bad.
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I got my Neutral Pink e/s in the mail the other day and IMO it is a dead ringer for Nobility in the Royal Assets Warm Eyes Palette. Okay, there might be a very slight difference, but it's close enough that if you want to save the $ for a different color you could. I wish I had. In fact, several of the e/s shades in the N Collection, which I love by the way, seem similar to the shades in the Royal Assets Warm and Smoked Eye Shadow Palettes. I've just ordered Modest Tone and hope it isn't too similar to Seedling from Strange Hybrid.
I'm also wondering about:
Nanogold - Maid of Honor (first 3 from Cool Eyes Palette)
Rich Flesh - Majestic
Remotely Grey - Palatiial
Dark Edge - Showstopper (from Warm Eyes Palette)
I also got the 2N l/s. It's very pretty and I don't have anything quite like it. I like to wear Out for Fun l/g over it for some sparkle.
I've got Neutral Pink and Nobility and don't think they are similar at all..at least on me. I don't think Nanogold looks like anything else Mac has released however Dark Edge is exactly like Showstopper.
Can anyone answer this question?? I'm thinking of maybe buying extras and I don't want them to expire before I use them.
Makeup can last a really long time, especially if left untouched in its box. I have opened shadows that were saved for a few years and they are always fine. Lipsticks are usually fine as well.
If it smells or the texture/consistency has changed, then throw it away... but I rarely have to do that. Only my opened and used foundations don't last.
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I showed some restraint and bought Light Flush. I love it! I'm NW 45 and with a tinted moisturizer it gave a great glow on the cheeks.
As for the lippies, I think 4N l/s was pretty close to Instinctive l/s so I passed.
I showed some restraint and bought Light Flush. I love it! I'm NW 45 and with a tinted moisturizer it gave a great glow on the cheeks.
As for the lippies, I think 4N l/s was pretty close to Instinctive l/s so I passed.
I'm looking to buy one of the MSF's but I'm not sure which one. I was going to get Warmed. I don't plan on using light flush as a blush, or warmed as a bronzer. I just want a glowing highlighter. NC42...any suggestions?
Also, does anyone have 2N lipstick that they can describe? This is the only one I didn't try. So I want some descriptions on 2N so I can buy it online
I'm looking to buy one of the MSF's but I'm not sure which one. I was going to get Warmed. I don't plan on using light flush as a blush, or warmed as a bronzer. I just want a glowing highlighter. NC42...any suggestions?
Also, does anyone have 2N lipstick that they can describe? This is the only one I didn't try. So I want some descriptions on 2N so I can buy it online
Hi check this video out by pursebuzz it might help you deciding on the 2N lipstick
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