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post #61 of 752
9/18/08 at 10:16pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

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OMG! I love MUFE!! That line is so friggin' awesome. By far, the best foundation and correctors, but the color payoff on the shadows are AMAZING!! Just had to give it a shout-out.
Shouting out with you. MUFE is da bomb.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming......starring: MAC!
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post #62 of 752
9/19/08 at 4:30am

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

oh i cant wait i hope the packaging will be nice
ive just got a mystery powder from the stylistics ..i thought the prize was ok..it came with a refill....and i really like the compact ...its heavy as hell though
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post #63 of 752
9/19/08 at 5:08am

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

I agee with cantaffordmac i already can't afford the prices mac is charging for its new stuff. What makes them think i can afford there limited addition luxe collection. I skipped last years because it was so expensive i can not justify spending 22.50 on a lipstick, I can barely justify spending 14.00 on a lipstick. I am sorry i am ranting but why cant all mac collection just be the same price?
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post #64 of 752
9/19/08 at 12:11pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

uhm $22 for lipstick? No thanks! I'll be skipping this collection! I have other things to buy for people besides myself this season- like my son.... This is my first "unselfish" christmas as it's his FIRST christmas- and im mad excited to spend money on HIM-- I'll be kicking my own ass if I friggin spend that much money on LIPSTICK- pahleeze!
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post #65 of 752
9/19/08 at 12:26pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

I look forward to see these, but not the prices for the UK.

If you say the lipsticks last year were $22 (£11) in the USA, that is the price for regular lipsticks here..
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post #66 of 752
9/19/08 at 1:10pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

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I look forward to see these, but not the prices for the UK.

If you say the lipsticks last year were $22 (£11) in the USA, that is the price for regular lipsticks here..

omgi couldnever buy makeup if that were the case!
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post #67 of 752
9/19/08 at 1:31pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

Ohhh but The Scene lipstick from last years Stylistics is soooo worth $22 IMO! Its not just the packaging that is more "couture"... the product itself is by far better than any regular MAC lipstick I own (in terms of texture, staying power, etc.)

Its the only "couture" MAC item I've ever bought though. So maybe I just got a lucky item
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post #68 of 752
9/19/08 at 1:52pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

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Ohhh but The Scene lipstick from last years Stylistics is soooo worth $22 IMO! Its not just the packaging that is more "couture"... the product itself is by far better than any regular MAC lipstick I own (in terms of texture, staying power, etc.)

Its the only "couture" MAC item I've ever bought though. So maybe I just got a lucky item

Please dont make me want this collection.....
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post #69 of 752
9/19/08 at 3:47pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

Judging by previous years collections, I don't think I'll be overly fussed on this one. Luxe to me suggests cream, champagne and gold silk or maybe deep red or purple velvet.
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post #70 of 752
9/19/08 at 6:38pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

Gah. I want more info!!!!
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post #71 of 752
9/19/08 at 6:43pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

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Originally Posted by elmo1026 View Post
I am sorry i am ranting but why cant all mac collection just be the same price?
Well, the Couture collections cost significantly more to produce, so it makes sense that they would cost more. The casing is metal and embellished, which I'm sure is more expensive to produce than the usual plastic cases. (Plus they are different designs, it's not like the limited casings which are just different colored plastics in the same molds)

Also things like the powders really aren't that expensive when you factor in the fact that they come with refills.
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post #72 of 752
9/19/08 at 6:45pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

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Originally Posted by AdlersMommy22 View Post
Please dont make me want this collection.....
I'm no good at talking people OUT of buying MAC... I'm only good at convincing them to buy it
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post #73 of 752
9/19/08 at 11:38pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

^^Haha its okay -if it wasn't you, it'd be someone else.. or my own mind.. convincing me to buy it. *sigh*

I wonder if im going to look back on this in 30 years and think "did I really need all this makeup???"

Of course I'll be rich with a millionaire husband that i scored with my amazing good looks courteousy of my MAC...and the answer will of course be "yes!!"
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post #74 of 752
9/20/08 at 12:54am

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

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If you say the lipsticks last year were $22 (£11) in the USA, that is the price for regular lipsticks here..
Regular lipsticks here (in Australia) are US$29 You can see why so many of us buy from the US and pay hefty shipping...its often still cheaper!
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post #75 of 752
9/20/08 at 6:17pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

I can't wait to see pics of the packaging.
Are there pics anywhere yet? Or on another site?
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post #76 of 752
9/20/08 at 6:20pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

Last year the prices were as follows: (In USD)

Lipsticks: $22
Lipglass: $20
Pressed Powder Compacts: $22
Powder Compacts: $45
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post #77 of 752
9/22/08 at 12:39pm
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Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

I generally dislike the lipsticks and lipglass from these collections. They're too sheer and not special enough in my opinion. It's just MAC trying to be Chanel. =/ Ultra sheer and deluxe but not really.

I like the Mystery face powder ALOT. Deff get another of those. Probably one of the eyeshadow/highlighters whatever just for the novelty. Maybe a brush, maybe the clutch, idk.
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post #78 of 752
9/22/08 at 12:44pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

Okay Im sorry if this has been asked, but:

What on earth is a mystery face powder? Like, is the shade called Mystery, or is it a mystery what color it will be? And what is it...like a blush, or a beauty powder....?

Im just so lost on that lol
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post #79 of 752
9/22/08 at 12:49pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

This was the Mystery Powder description from last years collection -

"An ultra-fine, super-sheer and very sophisticated pressed powder. Mysteriously silky-soft in texture, it glides on to give the skin a velvety matte, slightly luminous and altogether flawless finish to the skin. Exclusive to the M·A·C Couture collection, it denotes its difference through its ultra-luxurious, black square compact with refill."

I don't have one but basically I believe it's an all over face powder for setting the makeup/mattifying the skin or to use in place of foundation to lightly even up the skintone when you don't have a lot of time. Gives that sort of airbrushed finish. I think last year it came in 4 shades such as light, medium etc. Definitely not a blush, similar to a beauty powder in that it sort of has a shimmer, but different as it has very little colour and is of a very fine velvet smooth texture due to the fact it's milled so many times over.

Lots of good reviews of MUA.
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post #80 of 752
9/23/08 at 12:43am

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

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This was the Mystery Powder description from last years collection -

"An ultra-fine, super-sheer and very sophisticated pressed powder. Mysteriously silky-soft in texture, it glides on to give the skin a velvety matte, slightly luminous and altogether flawless finish to the skin. Exclusive to the M·A·C Couture collection, it denotes its difference through its ultra-luxurious, black square compact with refill."

I don't have one but basically I believe it's an all over face powder for setting the makeup/mattifying the skin or to use in place of foundation to lightly even up the skintone when you don't have a lot of time. Gives that sort of airbrushed finish. I think last year it came in 4 shades such as light, medium etc. Definitely not a blush, similar to a beauty powder in that it sort of has a shimmer, but different as it has very little colour and is of a very fine velvet smooth texture due to the fact it's milled so many times over.

Lots of good reviews of MUA.
I'd say the mystery powder is closest to the blot powders in terms of permanent products, although it definitely seems a little heavier / less sheer / more coverage to me. (This could just be because my blot powder is closer to my natural complexion, though.)
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post #81 of 752
9/23/08 at 3:37am

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

WOW from that description, I want the mystery powder....now of course when it actually get's released I'm going to have to talk myself into spending that much on a compact..esp since it's the holiday season....
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post #82 of 752
9/23/08 at 9:35am

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

Yeah I would agree it's got more coverage than a blot powder, I wouldn't just put blot powder on my face alone but I would use a mystery powder.

Purplerinne you do get the compact plus product and then another refill of the product. So in that sense it's not really bad value for money.
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post #83 of 752
9/23/08 at 2:29pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

you guys have got me hooked on the idea of this mystery powder.

i love the look of last years packaging, if i'd of been into mac like I am now, i'm sure i'd have bought a lot. Its right up my street!
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post #84 of 752
9/23/08 at 6:26pm

Re: MAC - Luxe - Holiday Couture Collection 2008

The mystery face powder is excellent and I love that they give a refill. I still have some left from the first couture collection so depending on the package this year I might get a new one. I am dying to hear what the colors are but most likely I will skip it like last year if the colors aren't great.
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post #85 of 752
10/1/08 at 1:27pm

Re: MAC - Luxe/Monogram) - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

what's blot powder?

I hope we get more information on this collection soon!
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post #86 of 752
10/1/08 at 1:36pm

Re: MAC - Luxe/Monogram) - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by dreamiez View Post
what's blot powder?

I hope we get more information on this collection soon!
This is Blot Powder. It also comes loose, although I've never used it. (Except when I broke a pan and put it into a jar so I didn't waste $20!) It's purpose is basically to keep you looking matte and set foundation; it absorbs oils / sweat. It's great on stage. I sometimes use it as a light highlighter, as well, on cheekbones and stuff.
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post #87 of 752
10/1/08 at 1:39pm

Re: MAC - Luxe/Monogram) - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

Oh, golly, just looked at the color story. Something tells me I'm going to need *all* the lip glasses and the brushes . . . and maybe a Mystery Powder for the compact. Sigh. Glad the shadows don't sound too exciting.

"Monodramatic – Bronzy brown with gold pearlized pigments"
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post #88 of 752
10/1/08 at 1:41pm

Re: MAC - Luxe/Monogram) - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

I wish I hadn't come to this thread! I was all set on not getting anything from it, and now I'm gonna pay $45 for a powder? Okay!
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post #89 of 752
10/1/08 at 1:45pm

Re: MAC - Luxe/Monogram) - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

One more thing . . . I'm on a roll. Glad to see that this collection is all about GOLD, since it seems like all the pearl / pigments are gold. Hopefully we will get sassy gold packaging! (Red and gold is fine, too, since it says the clutch is "midnight red" and gold. Sounds awesome)
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post #90 of 752
10/1/08 at 1:46pm

Re: MAC - Luxe/Monogram) - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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I wish I hadn't come to this thread! I was all set on not getting anything from it, and now I'm gonna pay $45 for a powder? Okay!
Two powders! Two! There's a refill! It's barely more than you'd pay for two blot powders.
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