MAC - Semi Precious Discussion - Page 75

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Originally Posted by Makeupaddct23 

  

I used the new 234 brush to apply the MES, and let me say that brush works wonders. I only used the MES dry because if I liked them when they were dry I knew they would be even better wet. I was commenting to my MA as I kept testing out different shadow combinations that I can't believe there isn't any fall out. She was impressed as well and was like yeah I can see your really packing on the color as well. The 234 brush blends and applies the MES perfectly and is really soft. I also believe that the brush helped contain some of the fall out that is common with MES. I liked the 234 brush so much I got two of them just in case something happens to one! I also reserved the 235 just because I liked the 234 so much without even testing it. I also tried the MES with the paint pot in Bare Study and that also worked well with the MES. The MES are best seen in person and swatched by yourself because I don't think the pictures do them justice. I had made a list of what I wanted the second time around and still added more on after seeing certain colors in person and testing them out for myself.

   Next I played with the MSF's using the 128 brush. I really like how soft that it was and the way that it applied the MSF'S.

   

Hope this helps! :)

 

 

 Did you use the natural side or the synthetic side to apply the MES?

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 



Wow, I'll add Gem of Roses to my list, then. I swear when I try to skip lipsticks, it never works. I was actually hoping Geo Pink would be on the orange side since that's what I'm obsessed with. Thanks.

I thought you might like the fact that it was a bit orangey tinged!

Yep, I cannot ever skip lipsticks

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Originally Posted by UrbanSweetheart 

^^^A rosier Mehr?! uh oh...*adds Gem of Roses to the list*

According to the light I saw it in :)

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Originally Posted by Mac-Guy 

Are you getting MSF Rose Quartz and Pink? A natural glow sounds lovely! What did you think of Goldstone and Pearl?

Yes, I will get Rose Quartz & prolly Crystal Pink/ CP was a bit more on the shimmey side, but if you buff a bit its glowy. I didn't see Goldstone & Pearl was more shimmery but very pretty,

after seeing temptalia's swatches...i want the MSF in Rose Quartz & Feeling Flush blush. I originally wanted Warmth of Coral, but it barely showed up on her & i'm NC40 so that would be a waste of money.

I put the tip of the 234 brush into the MES then kinda of swirled it around to pick up the color, tapped of the excess and used the synthetic side to pack on the color and then would use the tip again to blend it out. 

I still can't decide on Warmth of Coral blush. I love coral but this sounds so peachy. I have Ripe Peach, Fun & Games, & Hipness to name a few in that color range but they are a different texture. Do I need WOC blush?

I am very pale.

Also re-thinkin FFblush and afraid this will be too bright.

I will probably get the two eye brushes, definitely the smaller one.

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Originally Posted by shadowaddict 

I still can't decide on Warmth of Coral blush. I love coral but this sounds so peachy. I have Ripe Peach, Fun & Games, & Hipness to name a few in that color range but they are a different texture. Do I need WOC blush?

 

I am very pale.

 

Also re-thinkin FFblush and afraid this will be too bright.

 

I will probably get the two eye brushes, definitely the smaller one.

I have all ^those blushes too, but WoC seemed more orange toned on me. Its not orange but more on that side. Everyones own skin tone will vary the color that it is.

FF really isn't bright, but a bit pigmented. Its very cool violet pink tone. Its unique enough for me & no blush is ever too bright, you just have to lightly touch the blush with the brush. :)

This is a pic of me wearing Gem of Roses l/s! As I had said before, it's a very natural looking and flattering pink color. Sorry for the ugly picture, I'm in office now and I was trying to find the best lighting to capture the color as best as I can with my crappy blackberry camera. Lol.

P.S. my lip looks glossy because I put l/s over MAC's lip conditioner (the one in the tube).

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 

Will you be getting Pressed Amber too? It's probably my fave out of the 3 blushes!

 

Goldstone was very, very sheer on me. I'm not sure if it's because the MA gave me the big fluffy #150 to apply it, but I had to layer it 2-3 times before I could see anything. And yes, this one is VERY glittery. But like I said, it's finely milled glitter and not huge chunky ones (thank god).

 

do u knw when this collection will be out in singapore? how lucky that u got to try them early!!

hmm i had wanted to get goldstone but im doubtful now because of the glitter.. shall need to check this out in person. im so worried that everything is gg to sell out before i get a chance to swatch and decide..
 

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

Hey Girlfriend!!!

 

Geo Pink was too orangey than I thought it would be - just not too exciting - but thats just me.

 

Yep, I swatched my Mehr when I got home & yeah I kinda think it is a rosier/pink Mehr!!! Uh Oh
 

 

are u kidding me??!! i want geo pink so badly now!

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/WinnieYeo/Swatches/IMG00516-20110704-0843.jpg

 

This is a pic of me wearing Gem of Roses l/s! As I had said before, it's a very natural looking and flattering pink color. Sorry for the ugly picture, I'm in office now and I was trying to find the best lighting to capture the color as best as I can with my crappy blackberry camera. Lol.

i think geo pink looks fabulous! im definitely picking that up!
 

NO! We're Not talking about Geo Pink gloss - we are talking about Gem of Roses lipstick ;)

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

NO! We're Not talking about Geo Pink gloss - we are talking about Gem of Roses lipstick ;)

hahah i dnt knw why i wrote geo pink!! i must be too excited to think clearly. i already wrote geo pink of my list.. gem of roses is definitely amazing!!!! hahaha.. i really need to calm down and think clearly!

can anyone tell me when this will be up on the mac website?

Usually a couple days before release in stores.

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Originally Posted by BeckyBenett 

do u knw when this collection will be out in singapore? how lucky that u got to try them early!!

 

hmm i had wanted to get goldstone but im doubtful now because of the glitter.. shall need to check this out in person. im so worried that everything is gg to sell out before i get a chance to swatch and decide..
 

 

 

Yes, this collection will be launched officially this coming Friday. :) There is one place that is already retailing them here. If you're interested, send me a PM and I'll let you know where. ;)

Goldstone = glitter. It was the first MSF I swatched, and that was the first thing I noticed. It is still pretty though. I'm thinking if I should go back for Pearl, I'm such a sucker for highlighter shades. Sigh. What do you have on your list?

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Originally Posted by BeckyBenett 

hahah i dnt knw why i wrote geo pink!! i must be too excited to think clearly. i already wrote geo pink of my list.. gem of roses is definitely amazing!!!! hahaha.. i really need to calm down and think clearly!

 

Gem of Roses IS amazing!!! I'm thinking of grabbing a backup of this color (and I don't usually do backups).

I decided to do a look with Rare Find after I got over my anger with the Pro Store over Golden Gaze(I am waiting for it to come in the mail from another Pro Store, though just typing that made my anger flair). Anyway, lol, I really am liking Rare Find and I didn't think I would end up picking it up, but I did along with quite a few others, LOL. Anyway. Here is the rare find look. if you are curious about the products that I used they are in my blog(a link to it is in my signature)

So i decided to go back and get unsurpassable and jades fortunes on top of rare find. Am i crazy after i got 5 already?

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Originally Posted by Piarpreet 

So i decided to go back and get unsurpassable and jades fortunes on top of rare find. Am i crazy after i got 5 already?

The ones you got swatched super well, so go for it. You deserve it!

I'm a true mineralize addict and will handpick my goodies on Thursday. No online ordering for me this time.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

 

I thought you might like the fact that it was a bit orangey tinged!

 

Yep, I cannot ever skip lipsticks

 

According to the light I saw it in :)

 

Yes, I will get Rose Quartz & prolly Crystal Pink/ CP was a bit more on the shimmey side, but if you buff a bit its glowy. I didn't see Goldstone & Pearl was more shimmery but very pretty,

 

I have to order it now! I own Mehr, & I love it a little too much...should've bought a backup 
 

very pretty eye look =) Again, sorry about Golden Glaze girl!

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Originally Posted by m0rg3nst3rn 

I decided to do a look with Rare Find after I got over my anger with the Pro Store over Golden Gaze(I am waiting for it to come in the mail from another Pro Store, though just typing that made my anger flair). Anyway, lol, I really am liking Rare Find and I didn't think I would end up picking it up, but I did along with quite a few others, LOL. Anyway. Here is the rare find look. if you are curious about the products that I used they are in my blog(a link to it is in my signature)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by UrbanSweetheart 

very pretty eye look =) Again, sorry about Golden Glaze girl!

 

Thank you so very much!

At least it's on it's way. Though I am pissed I had to go through that, LOL.

^^^ it's all good..I would be pissed too lol

Do you think that If I have Blonde MSF, that I should skip Rose Quartz?

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 

Yes, this collection will be launched officially this coming Friday. :) There is one place that is already retailing them here. If you're interested, send me a PM and I'll let you know where. ;)

 

Goldstone = glitter. It was the first MSF I swatched, and that was the first thing I noticed. It is still pretty though. I'm thinking if I should go back for Pearl, I'm such a sucker for highlighter shades. Sigh. What do you have on your list?

 

Gem of Roses IS amazing!!! I'm thinking of grabbing a backup of this color (and I don't usually do backups).

Hmm.. I'll wait until Friday. Gives me something to look forward to. =)

My list stands at:

Gem of roses l/s

Lush amber l/s

Geo pink c/g

Natural flare c/g

Pearl msf

Rose quartz msf

Goldstone msf

Golden Glaze mes
 

what have u bought thus far other than gem of roses? gem of roses looks great on u so maybe u shld back it up. =)

i know i need to reduce my list but i dont think ill be able to reduce it any further. haha. i ordered mine from a spree so that it will be slightly cheaper. but i want to look at the mes in person and buy it depending on swatches..

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Originally Posted by BeckyBenett 

Hmm.. I'll wait until Friday. Gives me something to look forward to. =)

 

My list stands at:

Gem of roses l/s

Lush amber l/s

Geo pink c/g

Natural flare c/g

Pearl msf

Rose quartz msf

Goldstone msf

Golden Glaze mes
 

what have u bought thus far other than gem of roses? gem of roses looks great on u so maybe u shld back it up. =)

 

i know i need to reduce my list but i dont think ill be able to reduce it any further. haha. i ordered mine from a spree so that it will be slightly cheaper. but i want to look at the mes in person and buy it depending on swatches..

 

That is going to cost you quite a bit! ;)

Hmm. What spree? I didn't know they do sprees for MAC collections. And you do have the willpower to wait till Friday! My friend and I have bought ours already. Haha.

I also hauled Blue Sheen MES, Unsurpassable MES, Goldstone MSF, Pressed Amber MB, #234. Plus Gem of Roses l/s, so that's 6 items in total to conclude haul #1.

Are you really not considering the MBs? I think they are the best part of this collection.

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 

That is going to cost you quite a bit! ;)

 

Hmm. What spree? I didn't know they do sprees for MAC collections. And you do have the willpower to wait till Friday! My friend and I have bought ours already. Haha.

 

I also hauled Blue Sheen MES, Unsurpassable MES, Goldstone MSF, Pressed Amber MB, #234. Plus Gem of Roses l/s, so that's 6 items in total to conclude haul #1.

 

Are you really not considering the MBs? I think they are the best part of this collection.

 

the problem with sprees is that you will have to wait for some time before you get the items. hahaha. i only take sprees when im buying a number of items so i save a bit more. im nt sure abt the MBs.. Do you notice much difference between Goldstone and Pressed Amber? I took PA off as I wanted Goldstone more. And Feeling Flush seems dupable. I have Giggly MB and Amazon Princess so I dont know if I should get Feeling Flush. How much is each MB here? 50?

K, Im PM-ing you now about the place. Haha.

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Originally Posted by BeckyBenett 

the problem with sprees is that you will have to wait for some time before you get the items. hahaha. i only take sprees when im buying a number of items so i save a bit more. im nt sure abt the MBs.. Do you notice much difference between Goldstone and Pressed Amber? I took PA off as I wanted Goldstone more. And Feeling Flush seems dupable. I have Giggly MB and Amazon Princess so I dont know if I should get Feeling Flush. How much is each MB here? 50?

 

K, Im PM-ing you now about the place. Haha.

 

Other than the fact that Goldstone is glittery and Pressed Amber is matte? Yes, there is a difference in color. PA is cooler toned, it's more of a beige-brown and it has a rosy appearance to it (perhaps due to its undertone). Goldstone has a very distinct yellow undertone, and it probably has more bronze-peach in it. Very, very different. Sorry the description is so bad, I'm trying my best to recall from my failing memory.

Christine's comps for the lispticks, glosses, MSFs, and blushes are up.

http://www.temptalia.com/mac-semi-precious-lipstick-cremesheen-glass-blush-and-msf-dupes-comparisons

I just saw her comparisons!!! I'm glad Warmth of Coral is so similar to Peaches, which I already have. Her swatches are making me want Band of Roses very badly though. Lol. I think I'll go back for Feeling Flush! :D

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Originally Posted by ladyarwen 

Christine's comps for the lispticks, glosses, MSFs, and blushes are up.

http://www.temptalia.com/mac-semi-precious-lipstick-cremesheen-glass-blush-and-msf-dupes-comparisons

I am so so so glad for this. I have fold and tuck on my WL, and I'm glad to see that I still prefer fold & tuck over ge pink, so now I can take that off. Really want lush amber lippie and the Pearl MSF, though. I agree with Dreamer on peaches, though, since I already have that coming in the mail. And I think Rose Quarts wouldn't show too well on my NC42 skin :c which is a shame, it's such a pretty pink.

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 

Other than the fact that Goldstone is glittery and Pressed Amber is matte? Yes, there is a difference in color. PA is cooler toned, it's more of a beige-brown and it has a rosy appearance to it (perhaps due to its undertone). Goldstone has a very distinct yellow undertone, and it probably has more bronze-peach in it. Very, very different. Sorry the description is so bad, I'm trying my best to recall from my failing memory.

 

haha thanks =) Im going to swatch it and decide then. looks like im going to have to grab PA and FF though as the comparison looks different!
 

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Originally Posted by ladyarwen 

Christine's comps for the lispticks, glosses, MSFs, and blushes are up.

http://www.temptalia.com/mac-semi-precious-lipstick-cremesheen-glass-blush-and-msf-dupes-comparisons

ahh.. christine is ever so helpful! looks like i have to get FF and PA.