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Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

post #1 of 62
10/16/08 at 12:48am
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Hey gang...I was just wondering if I was alone in my blind, searing hate for mineralize eyeshadows. Everytime a collection comes out with them, I'm so tempted because the colors look so gorgeous. And everytime, I kick myself when I get home because at least one side of the duos (don't know about the trios) has poor color payoff for me. The only one I use with any regularity is MiLady, and only the red side at that. I find the purple to be pretty inferior.

Anyone who does love/use them regularly, do you have any tips and tricks that might help me use the ones I have collecting dust? I generally use a 239 to apply, along with a base, usually a paint pot.
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post #2 of 62
10/16/08 at 12:52am

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

Load your brush with color and mist it with Fix+.
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post #3 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:15am

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

I don't have experience with any of the older ones, only the newer duos that came out with Electroflash. In my experience, to get the best color payoff, you have to use a good base of course (probably the stickier the better).. then I spray the brush lightly with Fix+ and pick up the e/s.. Tap off excess to reduce fallout, and apply it by gently patting it on the lid instead of swiping.
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post #4 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:24am
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^^Thanks! I never thought to try Fix+ with them, I'll definitely give it a shot.
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post #5 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:32am

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use them with fix+ and you will forever regret your hate for them!
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post #6 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:35am

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

i actually feel the same way about mes. that is why im not going to buy any from red she said collection.
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post #7 of 62
10/16/08 at 3:05am

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

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Originally Posted by MzEmo View Post
i actually feel the same way about mes. that is why im not going to buy any from red she said collection.
Same here! I was dumb enough to buy them from a couple of different collections, but no more. They're ok, but I just prefer the regular eyeshadows and I do NOT see what all the hype is about.
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post #8 of 62
10/16/08 at 3:13am

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I'm just worried about the mica irritating my eyes. I have really sensitive eyes. Is the new formulations for the Red She Said collection different? This is what I am waiting for...

I guess using the Fix + would tend to keep the mica from migrating.

I really am interested in the MES trios, as I was in the duos but passed them up for fear of buying products that would see no love.
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post #9 of 62
10/16/08 at 3:31am

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I'm just worried about the mica irritating my eyes. I have really sensitive eyes. Is the new formulations for the Red She Said collection different? This is what I am waiting for...

I guess using the Fix + would tend to keep the mica from migrating.

I really am interested in the MES trios, as I was in the duos but passed them up for fear of buying products that would see no love.

ok so this might be an ignornant statment, but does the mineralized shadows have more mica then then regular shadows, and i thought that the mica is what holds the shadows to your skin?
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post #10 of 62
10/16/08 at 3:32am

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i only have Sea & Sky MES and i looove it....it has great color payoff on me and almost no fallout
i have a mineralize eyeshadow in teal from another brand (make up studio) and i love it too
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post #11 of 62
10/16/08 at 3:40am

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Hateee hate hate them. The ones that came out with Electroflash didnt seem as bad as the ones before that, but I still wasn't convinced. Im looking at Danger Zone this time around, I might get it.
I have mercurial from a year ago, and I hate it. Its a terrible e/s imho.
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post #12 of 62
10/16/08 at 12:20pm

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I hate the MES, I seriousely will buy no more of these. I tried with 2 collections already. I know that they may work with Fix+ and all that, I just don't want to go through all that. I'll stick to regular MAC e/s and pigments.

btw, I have some baked mineralized e/s from Pupa and they're excellent. I don't get any glitter fallout and they do not crease on me.
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post #13 of 62
10/16/08 at 12:23pm

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Glitter/sparkle bombs, blech. Does not want.
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post #14 of 62
10/16/08 at 12:32pm

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I don't have an issue with them. even without Fix+ they don't really give me any more fallout than any other eyeshadow or pigment..

I guess it's all up to preference and/or the applicant.. Because I fresh green mix.
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post #15 of 62
10/16/08 at 12:34pm

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I love Fresh Green Mix too I also have Sea & Sky and Earthly Riches and don't have a problem with the fallout more than wiht any other shadows. I mostly use them dry, very rarely wet.
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post #16 of 62
10/16/08 at 12:37pm

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I really dont like the MES, i am not buying any more i can never make them work :-(
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post #17 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:23pm

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use them with fix+ and you will forever regret your hate for them!
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post #18 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:28pm

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

I love the MES. I have never had a problem with them. I have applied them wet or dry, and they always look great!
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post #19 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:30pm

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*looks at her fix+ and schedules the next trip to the store*
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post #20 of 62
10/16/08 at 1:48pm

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

I use the Milady purple a lot with other purples and nocturnal in my crease. I put on UDPP AND a PP when I use the lighter e/s. I also use pigments with it...so i guess you could say I use use it to build up a look. YK? I love the sparkle they have and how they can add to a look. (IMO)
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post #21 of 62
10/16/08 at 2:39pm

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For real? I haven't had a payoff problem with any of mines... Even when applied dry...
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post #22 of 62
10/16/08 at 2:52pm

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I useto hate them! I would get sucked in buy them and then instantly almost get rid of them! BUT NOW! I am in LOVE with them! I use them with make up forever eye seal and their is NO fallout and the color is so intense! I only want to use them these days~

I am also loving the fix plus with the mineral msf's and stuff. I have been using msf as my foundation and loving it!
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post #23 of 62
10/16/08 at 4:20pm
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Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

Um, the difference is ASTOUNDING when you use fix +! For real, I wasn't expecting a miracle here because I was just so fed up, but I tried it out with Odd Couple from Electroflash, and that goldy-color actually looks like a shimmery, rich bronze and the purple is a bright flashy shimmer. WOW. Thanks so much ladies! I was really ready to just B2M some of these, but now they get a stay of execution
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post #24 of 62
10/16/08 at 4:27pm

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I love the MES..I used to hate them...Until I used them with the Fix+ .. Just makes the color so vibrant and they apply so much smoother.
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post #25 of 62
10/16/08 at 5:30pm

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Um, the difference is ASTOUNDING when you use fix +! For real, I wasn't expecting a miracle here because I was just so fed up, but I tried it out with Odd Couple from Electroflash, and that goldy-color actually looks like a shimmery, rich bronze and the purple is a bright flashy shimmer. WOW. Thanks so much ladies! I was really ready to just B2M some of these, but now they get a stay of execution
LOL they were saved from the grips of B2M death.. haha..

Glad you like them now!
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post #26 of 62
10/16/08 at 6:21pm

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

i dont hate them i guess, more like i dont know how to work with the colors.

i have Sea & Sky, Polar Opposites & Two to Glow.


no trying to be racist or anything but, my asian eyes cant really handle blue?
i guess or i dont experiment
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post #27 of 62
10/16/08 at 7:27pm

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

So I agree completely that before picking up a few tips and tricks these were a hated MAC product for me but not so anymore!

After grilling my MAC MUA's here are my favorites.

1. Fix+ which has been mentioned is a good option.

2. Water Based Mixing Medium used to dampen a 242 brush is a better option and the color will stay put.

3. Using a base of Paint and CCB mixed together along with option #2 will yield results that will have you regretting every last Mineralize you didn't buy.
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post #28 of 62
10/17/08 at 5:07am

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

I am not fond of them but I don't hate them either. I have only picked up Mi'lady from last year and Sea % Sky from this year. They are highly pigmented and great colors. But I don't think I would buy anymore.
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post #29 of 62
1/2/09 at 12:23am

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I have Threesome and Danger Zone, I like threesome but not so much danger zone..
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post #30 of 62
1/2/09 at 6:50pm

Re: Anyone else HATE mineralize eyeshadows?!

I love them: )
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