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post #361 of 584
7/31/12 at 12:15pm

I have seen the palettes last week at Saks counter.

 

I liked the brown one, the especially blush was very beautiful, the eyeshadows were OK.

 

 

I dont know what is the face powder in the green palette supposed to be, because it is neither face powder (unless you are dark skined), neither blush. Sort of like cool grayish bronzer or countouring shade. At least that is how it appreared under store lights.

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post #362 of 584
7/31/12 at 12:19pm
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there is more here

 

http://retailtherapy.onsugar.com/NEW-Giorgio-Armani-Maestro-Fusion-Makeup-Preview-All-Swatches-24220072

http://joeychong.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/giorgio-armani-maestro-fusion-makeup-spf-15-qa/

 

If they are putting SPF 15 into foundations I dont know why do they even bother. Armani researchers should know that it is so not sufficient protection for a face. At least if you have foundation with no SPF you can use your own.

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post #363 of 584
7/31/12 at 12:44pm

Ikram I agree on the spf thing. I would rather not have any spf in foundation but just put mine regular shiseido spf under 

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post #364 of 584
7/31/12 at 7:32pm
Is the foundation really not coming out until October? I'm excited ssad.gif
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post #365 of 584
8/1/12 at 11:27am

Here are swatches of the Neo Black palette and the Rouge d`Armani # 408

 

http://www.beautezine.com/giorgio-armani-easy-chic-collection-for-fall-2012-review-photos-swatches/

 

 

I love the palette  eyelove.gif

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post #366 of 584
8/1/12 at 12:41pm
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Originally Posted by MACina View Post

Here are swatches of the Neo Black palette and the Rouge d`Armani # 408

 

http://www.beautezine.com/giorgio-armani-easy-chic-collection-for-fall-2012-review-photos-swatches/

 

 

I love the palette  eyelove.gif

 

Wow. That's like a Kate-in-a-box. Love the palette and the lippie. I think the blush would be kind of like Nars' "Nico"- something that offers more of a natural glow than noticeable pigmentation. I need another red lipstick like I need a second nose, but I'm very tempted.

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post #367 of 584
8/1/12 at 11:47pm

My thoughts exactly!!!

 

This palette is perfect along with bold lips...no matter if red,pink or purple!

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Wow. That's like a Kate-in-a-box. Love the palette and the lippie. I think the blush would be kind of like Nars' "Nico"- something that offers more of a natural glow than noticeable pigmentation. I need another red lipstick like I need a second nose, but I'm very tempted.

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post #368 of 584
8/1/12 at 11:59pm
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Ooh! This was the new foundation my MUA mentioned- she didn't know anything about it other than it was launching. It'll be interesting to see how this compares to the new foundation Guerlain has coming out. I like that they've provided a more detailed explanation than usual, although without the active ingredients, it doesn't really mean too much. I put some faith behind Armani's research, though, because I was so blown away by their primer.

 

Is it the Fluid Master primer you are refering to? The one in the black tube? My counter has the one in the white tube as well, with SPF 40, and the product itself is beige but colourless once spreaded. I tried it on and like it a lot. But no one applies a thick layer of primer all over the face, so I would still use my regular sunblock with it.

 

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Originally Posted by Monsy View Post

there is more here

 

http://retailtherapy.onsugar.com/NEW-Giorgio-Armani-Maestro-Fusion-Makeup-Preview-All-Swatches-24220072

http://joeychong.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/giorgio-armani-maestro-fusion-makeup-spf-15-qa/

 

th_drool.gif I'm excited about the new red capped glosses! On the pic above it, with 6 EtK and 6 lipsticks, is that the current collection or is it a new collection? The lipsticks look gorgeous!

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post #369 of 584
8/2/12 at 6:14am
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Originally Posted by Miss QQ View Post

 

Is it the Fluid Master primer you are refering to? The one in the black tube? My counter has the one in the white tube as well, with SPF 40, and the product itself is beige but colourless once spreaded. I tried it on and like it a lot. But no one applies a thick layer of primer all over the face, so I would still use my regular sunblock with it.

 

Yes- it was Fluid Master (thanks for reminding me of the name). It was incredible, because I put it on and was actually startled, because it immediately looked like I'd applied foundation. Not that there was any colour to the primer, but it's smoothing and evening effect was so pronounced that it looked like a light foundation even without colour.

 

 

th_drool.gif I'm excited about the new red capped glosses! On the pic above it, with 6 EtK and 6 lipsticks, is that the current collection or is it a new collection? The lipsticks look gorgeous!

 

I was wondering the same thing. It's a little hard to tell, but I think those are new! The colours don't look quite right to be the Skin Lacquers and those are displayed with the glosses from that collection anyway.

 

I truly wish Armani would start making more of the shades they're coming out with permanent, because there are so many that are truly excellent.

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post #370 of 584
8/4/12 at 8:01pm

swatches pf the neo-black palette

 

the blush color seems true to what I was in store

 

http://www.glittergeek.ca/2012/08/giorgio-armani-easy-chic-fall-2012-collection-reviews-photos-swatches/

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post #371 of 584
8/5/12 at 6:38pm
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More swatches of the Neo-Brown palette, which make it look less warm-toned than the earlier link. I seriously think I could be very comfortable with either of these...

 

http://bestthingsinbeauty.blogspot.ca/2012/08/giorgio-armani-beauty-yeux-teint-face.html

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post #372 of 584
8/6/12 at 12:07am

I caved and ordered both palettes....soooo glad I did!!!

 

They are really stunning...THE perfect palettes for fall IMO!

 

The texture of the eyeshadows and blushes is lovely and it is a pleasure to use them.

 

As I have already said they are both very nice together with bold lips!

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post #373 of 584
8/6/12 at 12:59am

^^ Enjoy! What is your colouring?

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post #374 of 584
8/6/12 at 1:30am

Thank you!!!

 

I am about NC 10 and I think that why the blush included in the Neo Black palette shows up quite good on me.

Not sure how this one would look on deeper complexion.I think that the Neo Brown palette might be a better choice in this case

because I find the blush included in this palette quite pigmented (at least on my pale skin!).

 

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ View Post

^^ Enjoy! What is your colouring?

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post #375 of 584
8/6/12 at 9:26am
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I caved and ordered both palettes....soooo glad I did!!!

 

They are really stunning...THE perfect palettes for fall IMO!

 

The texture of the eyeshadows and blushes is lovely and it is a pleasure to use them.

 

As I have already said they are both very nice together with bold lips!

 

 

Good for you!  Don't tempt me.  I love quick-out-the-door palettes.

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post #376 of 584
8/10/12 at 1:21pm
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Got to see and quickly swatch everything. The red lipstick is amazing- absolute must have. If you're interested in the palettes, the quality is really impressive. The colours aren't the most unique, but the pigmentation and blendability is top-notch. The blushes both seem kind of warm to me- one is a warm beige, the other is peach. I'm not sure they'd go with my colouring, although, again, they really are beautiful to work with. 

 

The pink lipstick is an elegant Rosewood colour, which I think anyone could wear and the nude lipstick is interesting- it's more sheer than most Armani lipsticks. I think you could layer with it very well, although it is pigmented enough to wear on its own. It's got a definite shimmer (but isn't a frost). 

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post #377 of 584
8/11/12 at 6:55am

Ok katred....now I finally caved and ordered the lipstick too!

 

I have been debating on it since I got the palettes but now I am sure that I need it!
Fortunatly it is still available.Can not wait to get it...

 

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Got to see and quickly swatch everything. The red lipstick is amazing- absolute must have. If you're interested in the palettes, the quality is really impressive. The colours aren't the most unique, but the pigmentation and blendability is top-notch. The blushes both seem kind of warm to me- one is a warm beige, the other is peach. I'm not sure they'd go with my colouring, although, again, they really are beautiful to work with. 

 

The pink lipstick is an elegant Rosewood colour, which I think anyone could wear and the nude lipstick is interesting- it's more sheer than most Armani lipsticks. I think you could layer with it very well, although it is pigmented enough to wear on its own. It's got a definite shimmer (but isn't a frost). 

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post #378 of 584
8/14/12 at 6:42am

I got my lipstick today and I am sooooooooooo in love with it bigheart.gif

 

It is such a perfect red for fall IMO and will look lovely together with the Neo Black palette!!!

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post #379 of 584
8/14/12 at 6:52am
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I got my lipstick today and I am sooooooooooo in love with it bigheart.gif

 

It is such a perfect red for fall IMO and will look lovely together with the Neo Black palette!!!

 

Congratulations! I can't wait until they have the collection available here (it was pre-sale only when I saw it). I totally agree that the red lippie and the Neo-Black palette were made for each other.

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post #380 of 584
8/14/12 at 7:39am

Did you pre-order anything from the collection?

 

I have to say that I really love Armani collections....they are relatively small but always classy and sophisticated.

 

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Congratulations! I can't wait until they have the collection available here (it was pre-sale only when I saw it). I totally agree that the red lippie and the Neo-Black palette were made for each other.

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post #381 of 584
8/26/12 at 11:26am

Are there any swatches of RdA 526 around that anyone knows of?

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post #382 of 584
8/26/12 at 12:24pm
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Are there any swatches of RdA 526 around that anyone knows of?

 

I haven't seen any. As I remember, it's a kind of plummy rosewood colour. Fairly deep, but definitely everyday wearable.

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post #383 of 584
8/30/12 at 5:29am
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I got a mailer from Armani yesterday advertising 3 new launches:

Sept- new foundation.
Oct- Eyes to Kill quators, sounds like we are getting new, permanent quads! The photo was of one with neutrals/ dark brown shades.
Nov- Maestro liquid lipstick. Hey, everyone else is launching one (except Chanel, who discontinued theirs). There are four colour swatches on the card I got. Again, I believe these are perm.

I'll see if I can get a couple of decent shots of the mailer.
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post #384 of 584
8/30/12 at 8:11am
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Originally Posted by katred View Post

I got a mailer from Armani yesterday advertising 3 new launches:
Sept- new foundation.
Oct- Eyes to Kill quators, sounds like we are getting new, permanent quads! The photo was of one with neutrals/ dark brown shades.
Nov- Maestro liquid lipstick. Hey, everyone else is launching one (except Chanel, who discontinued theirs). There are four colour swatches on the card I got. Again, I believe these are perm.
I'll see if I can get a couple of decent shots of the mailer.

Oh my thanks for the update! I've been salivatingnover the new foundation for weeks, possibly months now! Lol
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post #385 of 584
8/31/12 at 12:07am

I can't wait to hear more about the new foundation. I hate that Chanel discontinued the two lightest shade from their Mat Lum.

 

In fact any details on other new foundations would be great if anyone has or gets any info. I just wish for some pale shades.

 

I tried a sample of Dior today and it wore well but still a bit too dark. I wore it over Hourglass primer. I really like this primer so I hope when/if I find a great foundation that they play well together.

 

This is so frustrating as there are many people with very light skin.

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post #386 of 584
8/31/12 at 4:42am
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Neo-brown palette swatches!

 

http://makeupmagpie.blogspot.ca/2012/07/giorgio-armani-fall-2012-easy-chic-face.html

 

I love that the browns are more cool-toned but the blush looks much warmer than I was hoping... 


Kate, I totally agree with you....the browns are very enticing, but I'm not really loving the peach tones of the blush......so I will probably skip given the price tag.

 

Love the idea of the new foundations and new ETK!!  Thanks for the info!!

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post #387 of 584
8/31/12 at 8:43am
^^ I think it is going to go by usual armani shades. Saw a few blog reviews already, one is retailtherpay's. Anyway, I'm a mac nc15-20 and shade 4.5 in lasting silk fits me quite well so I would guess paler ladies would have no problems with armani foundations because they go down to 2 I think smiles.gif
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post #388 of 584
9/2/12 at 3:23am

Thanks, I will check out their foundations. I've never tried them.

 

I guess I've never taken the time to look at them while at the counter, probably too busy trying to decide which ETK shade I cannot live without. 

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post #389 of 584
9/2/12 at 8:11pm

So after months of drooling over ETK,  I bought the eyes to kill set (#28, mascara, liner, roller ball, eye serum) during the nordstrom anniversary sale and then today #20 and #27. I really wanted the white one (madre pearla?) but they didnt have it in stock. Kind of releived about that.

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post #390 of 584
9/3/12 at 3:32pm
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I can't wait to hear more about the new foundation. I hate that Chanel discontinued the two lightest shade from their Mat Lum.

 

In fact any details on other new foundations would be great if anyone has or gets any info. I just wish for some pale shades.

 

I tried a sample of Dior today and it wore well but still a bit too dark. I wore it over Hourglass primer. I really like this primer so I hope when/if I find a great foundation that they play well together.

 

This is so frustrating as there are many people with very light skin.

 

I just tested the new foundations. They live up to the hype in my opinion. Never quite tried a formula like that. Even the applicator (dropper) wasn't enough to piss me off.lol.gif

 

The color range is excellent. There are quite a few pale shades, with several different undertones (rose/neutral/yellow).

 

It is also supposed to adjust to skin tone/undertone/type. It sets matte on me, and I'm among the oiliest among us. I'd LOVE to hear what it does for someone with dry skin.

 

I reviewed it on my blog (in my siggy). Hope that helps shed a little light on the subject!


Edited by Ingenue - 9/5/12 at 11:58am
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