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post #1 of 38
8/9/08 at 8:13pm
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Do you guys think that Vanilla pigment could work as a all purpose highlighter for dark skin too?

I want 1 pigment than can go with any shade of eyeshadow i'm wearing.

The swatch on the MAC site makes it look way too white but people seem to love this shade.

Does anyone know how this compares to Fairylite pigment?

TIA
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post #2 of 38
8/9/08 at 8:19pm

Re: MAC Vanilla Pigment

Though I'm not of colour, Vanilla is a really sheer white, with golden caramel reflects, so it's not like OMG WHITE!!!!

I'm sure it looks great on all skintones, and it's buildable if it's too sheer!
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post #3 of 38
8/9/08 at 8:43pm
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Thanks Jen, I didn't realise it was sheer.

That would explain why everyone loves it!
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post #4 of 38
8/9/08 at 8:48pm

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I find that Vanilla piggie is very close to NARS Albatross. Very sheer and great highlight.
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post #5 of 38
8/9/08 at 9:00pm
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Re: MAC Vanilla Pigment

Thanks beauty,

Do you think it would go well with most eyeshadow colours?
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post #6 of 38
8/9/08 at 9:12pm

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I use vanilla pigment to highlight and I'm NC42+ at the moment... (with a 188 dupe from silk naturals)

also currently loving it in my lower water line... peachy gold mmmm
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post #7 of 38
8/9/08 at 9:16pm

Re: MAC Vanilla Pigment

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Originally Posted by beauty_marked View Post
I find that Vanilla piggie is very close to NARS Albatross. Very sheer and great highlight.
Really? I picked up a sample yesterday and find Albatross to be more pale gold.

More on the subject, I love it's "buildability", it goes on really nice sheer or you can pack it on for something more foiled like. It's warmth should work really well sheered out on darker skintones. Totally dig it.

Also, am I the only one who thinks that it can resemble Dazzlelight e/s?
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post #8 of 38
8/11/08 at 12:21pm

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Originally Posted by esoterica View Post
Thanks beauty,

Do you think it would go well with most eyeshadow colours?
Yes! Vanilla is my new go to [eyeshadow] highlighter.
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post #9 of 38
8/11/08 at 12:22pm

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Originally Posted by j_absinthe View Post
Also, am I the only one who thinks that it can resemble Dazzlelight e/s?
Hmm, I can see that, although they are a little different, I just can't articulate how.
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post #10 of 38
8/11/08 at 12:34pm

Re: MAC Vanilla Pigment

how close to Loreal Hip pigment "Restless" is this?
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post #11 of 38
8/11/08 at 2:58pm

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I love Vanilla. Everyone should own at least a sample. It works because it's everything - sheer and opaque, white and gold, pink and peach. Amazing color.

It's completely different from Fairylite. It's has more of a metallic finish and it has more dimension in terms of color.
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post #12 of 38
8/11/08 at 3:29pm

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I say yes
I am M skin tone, but my friend is dark skin and i use Vanilla pigment on her and it looks wonderful. In my opinion i belief that this pigment is very versitile that anyone can use it. If you dont have the pigment and are wondering how it might look on you, i recommend you to go to a Mac store and try it. Dont forget to get a sample and play with at home and try different ways of using it.
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post #13 of 38
8/11/08 at 3:36pm

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It's completely different from Fairylite. It's has more of a metallic finish and it has more dimension in terms of color.
Thank you for the awesome description/comparison...
now I can scratch fairylite off my "to do" list
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post #14 of 38
8/12/08 at 7:14pm

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Totally OT, aziajs, but who are those stunning beauties in your avatar?
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post #15 of 38
8/14/08 at 6:34am

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I absolutely love this color. I could actually see my going through a whole jar of it.
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post #16 of 38
8/14/08 at 7:39am

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Vanilla is my lifesaver, lol. There have been times (like.... today, actually haha) where I've used it as a brow highlight and then without putting more on the brush, I just bring down the color over my lids if I feel my eyeshadow is a little too dark for daytime. Brightens it right up for me. <3
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post #17 of 38
8/14/08 at 7:22pm

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Originally Posted by MissAlphaKitty View Post
Thank you for the awesome description/comparison...
now I can scratch fairylite off my "to do" list
DON'T! I think that Fairylite is great, and different enough to own as well as Vanilla. Try a sample.
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post #18 of 38
8/15/08 at 10:07am

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i use vanilla pigment every single day! Its gorjus!!!!!
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post #19 of 38
9/2/08 at 12:50am

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I use my piggie to the max please believe it and sometimes I mix it with my moisturizer and it works great everyones always like your glowing as for a h/l its perfection!
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post #20 of 38
9/2/08 at 1:02am

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Vanilla pigment is versatile and GREAT for AA skin tones!

I used it as a high light for my brow bone and cheeks, and as someone mentioned, you can add most to a moisturizer for a glow.
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post #21 of 38
9/2/08 at 2:03am

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There's nothing Vanilla pigment can't do as far as I'm concerned. I bet it would end world hunger and poverty if it wasn't so busy being fabulous.
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post #22 of 38
9/3/08 at 12:39pm

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There's nothing Vanilla pigment can't do as far as I'm concerned. I bet it would end world hunger and poverty if it wasn't so busy being fabulous.
I'd love to see a jar of it get the troops out of Iraq...
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post #23 of 38
9/3/08 at 10:14pm

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Originally Posted by esoterica View Post
Do you guys think that Vanilla pigment could work as a all purpose highlighter for dark skin too?

I want 1 pigment than can go with any shade of eyeshadow i'm wearing.

The swatch on the MAC site makes it look way too white but people seem to love this shade.

Does anyone know how this compares to Fairylite pigment?

TIA
I wear the Vanilla pigment as a brow highlight all of the time. I am NW47/MUFE 85/180.
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post #24 of 38
9/4/08 at 4:54pm

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Okay, I must really be missing something!!! I bought Vanilla and have yet to use it. But that's about to change!
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post #25 of 38
9/23/08 at 6:36pm
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Well, i caved and got vanilla pigment! It's funny because it's not white at all! It almost looks slightly golden on me which is odd. I will be trying it with different shadows as time goes on to see what colour it really is. It is much more subtle than it looks on the site.
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post #26 of 38
9/25/08 at 10:32am

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OMG...How could I not have none about the greatness that is Vanilla Pigment? I've had this pigment for a year or two now b/c I got it in a holiday set. I NEVER used it.. why I don't know... But, I used it yesterday and I fell in love. I will definitely add this to my regular rotation.
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post #27 of 38
1/22/12 at 2:54am

Vanilla pigment is one of my favorite pigments of all time.  It's a beautiful highlight color.  I have to try it on the cheeks and mixed with my foundation.  

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post #28 of 38
1/23/12 at 12:00am

Yeah, you ladies are right. Vanilla is an excellent colour for more pigmented skin. It shows up like a warm champagne gold colour on me (NW45 & up). I only use a bit to create a soft wash of colour. 

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post #29 of 38
2/5/12 at 7:25pm

I don't care about the colour.icon_eek.gif

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post #30 of 38
3/3/13 at 10:01am

I just bought my first pigments vanilla and tan.  Vanilla has a few small ball-like clumps of product but my tan does not.  Is this normal or could this mean I could have mistakenly gotten a used product? It seems fine but I don't see why such a soft product would "ball up".  I can easily smash them loose with my brush there is nothing stiff or hard about the product.  anyone.gif

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