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post #1 of 164
3/18/12 at 4:43pm
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I know this thread is completely useless without pics, but I saw the lipsticks and blushes in person at the store today!  I'm NW45/47-ish for reference.

 

Reel Sexy:

 

Reel Sexy:

It's *nothing* like any of the coral lipsticks that have come out recently.  It's lighter, softer, and more peach.  It's a lot softer on than it looked in the tube. As usual, because my lips are darker, I could only dab it on before it looked all kinds of crazy. It's a lot like Jazzed on me, but more vibrant/saturated. Shows texture like a mother, but no surprise there.  It had to grow on me, but in the end, I really liked it!  I think a LOT of girls will like this one, especially if you are NW/NC 40 and below.

 

Heroine:

I didn't try on Heroine (Idk where my head was at!), but it looks sooo pretty in the tube!  It's a less radioactive purple version of Violetta.

 

I didn't get a chance to look at Pink Popcorn.

 

 

Trés Cheek:

 

Hits:

 

Modern Mandarin:

This one is lovely.  On my skin, it reminded me a lot of a powder version of Optimistic Orange.  On lighter skin, it was definitely more red-orange. It's kind of reflective, so a sheer layer of it looked a tad ashy on me.  I had to layer it on before I liked the color. 

 

Peony Petal:

Love! lol It's a very bright blue-pink, but it's so fun & vibrant.  Can't wait to pick it up.  I wonder how it compares to Azalea.

 

Lovecloud:

It's a more peachy-pinky shade.  It's quite pretty and girly.  I liked it, but at first glance it wasn't a must-have.  I'm sure I'll change my mind when I see it again, though lol

 

Misses:

 

Full of Joy:

... lawd.... frosty, reflective, greyish.... everything I don't want in a blush.  BUT a friend tried it on (NC20), and it looked beautiful and so unique on her.  It's like Budding Love in a blush form... it's soft & kind of pinky-purpley.

 

Pink Tea:

Okay, I didn't try this one on... but it looked boring, and I could already tell it'd be ashy, so I didn't waste precious swatching time.

 

Immortal Flower:

It's a beautiful, soft shade, but it wasn't pigmented enough to look good on me.  I think NC/NW 42 and lower will like this one.  If you liked Fresh Honey, you'll probably like Immortal Flower. :)


Edited by StyleBlack - 3/18/12 at 4:55pm
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post #2 of 164
3/18/12 at 8:35pm

At first I was saying I was going to pick up quite a few of these blushes but the more I think about it I think im only going to get two or three  . . . MM, PP and FOJ (maybe), im not sure it will look good on NC50.

 

Oh, from Reel Sexy . ..  I think im going to get all the lipsticks except Pink Popcorn cuz I have Budding Love, dont know how similar they are but if its in the the same family I can skip it. Most likely I will pick up ALL the Cremesheen glosses as well

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post #3 of 164
3/18/12 at 10:12pm

All I know that I want for certain is Heroine lipstick. Not really sure about anything else at this moment.

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post #4 of 164
3/18/12 at 10:33pm
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All I know that I want for certain is Heroine lipstick. Not really sure about anything else at this moment.



yesss Heroine is a MUST HAVE in my opinion! 

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post #5 of 164
3/19/12 at 4:35pm

Thank you for your review on this collection.  I can't wait to check out the blush collection.   

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post #6 of 164
3/22/12 at 11:06pm

So far my list includes 2 things Heroine lipstick and Modern Mandarin

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post #7 of 164
3/24/12 at 9:24am

I'm going to ahead and say it. Modern Mandarin seems to be the stand out and the must have for all skin tones from the Tres Cheek collection. I know I want it and so do most of the ladies and gents posting in the Tres Cheek thread. In addition to this blush I'm also going to give Immortal Flower a look. As for the Reel Sexy collection the only thing that has caught my eye so far is Heroine l/s. The rest of it I can't say yea or nay to until  I swatch.

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post #8 of 164
3/24/12 at 10:51am
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So far my list includes 2 things Heroine lipstick and Modern Mandarin



think my list is the same....those are for sures...there is a part of me that actually wants all the blushes but i think i have to hold it back!!

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post #9 of 164
3/24/12 at 10:54am


I had to tell myself that MM is the only blush I could realistically see myself wearing.

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think my list is the same....those are for sures...there is a part of me that actually wants all the blushes but i think i have to hold it back!!



 



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Originally Posted by TXBeautyBaby View Post

So far my list includes 2 things Heroine lipstick and Modern Mandarin



 

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post #10 of 164
3/24/12 at 1:44pm
Thanks Style Black! I am going to go for Heroine lipstick, the darkest cremesheen glass, and Modern Manderin first.
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post #11 of 164
3/24/12 at 3:34pm
Is anyone going to get pink cult. I did not get it in the genius collection and do not know whether it would suit WOC. If someone of color has it could u give me input as to whether it works or not?
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post #12 of 164
3/24/12 at 4:18pm
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Is anyone going to get pink cult. I did not get it in the genius collection and do not know whether it would suit WOC. If someone of color has it could u give me input as to whether it works or not?


I'm NW45/47, and it's an ashy mess :-\  I swatched yesterday.  It's similar to Strada.

 

Ladies, Heroine is a HUGE go.  I took a swatch last night, but went to dinner, and I had to wash my hands :'( lol but it's SO beautiful.  Make sure you get it if you like purples.  Violetta is a bit brighter, but it's a very similar shade, and of course, it's matte.  Not the semi-matte like Force of Love, but a truer matte, and not dry feeling.  I love it and can't wait to have it in my greedy little hands.

 

Pink Popcorn surprised me!! I tried it and it is SO wearable for WOC! Way more so than Budding Love.  It's sheer (lustre finish), with a hint of pinky-purple colour.  It's not as dark as Up the Amp or Dish it Up, and not as pink as Budding Love.  It's quite lovely.  On lighter skin (NC 20), it didn't look that special, to be honest.  My friend's lips are naturally pink, so it just looked okay on her.  I liked it a lot more on me. :)

 

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post #13 of 164
3/24/12 at 4:19pm
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Thanks Style Black! I am going to go for Heroine lipstick, the darkest cremesheen glass, and Modern Manderin first.


I tried the coral cremesheen and it's beautiful!  the lavender cremesheen reminded me a lot of the lavender cremesheen (ever so rich) that came out with Cremeteam collection in '09.  Anyway, as with all light lavender anything, I thought it looked terrible on me.

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post #14 of 164
3/24/12 at 4:32pm
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Originally Posted by Baby1black View Post

Is anyone going to get pink cult. I did not get it in the genius collection and do not know whether it would suit WOC. If someone of color has it could u give me input as to whether it works or not?


i got pink cult, and i like it on me...i'm nc 44/45...

i can't recall what i wore it with most recently, but it just kind of brightened things up a little...

 

 

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post #15 of 164
3/25/12 at 6:33pm
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I'm NW45/47, and it's an ashy mess :-\  I swatched yesterday.  It's similar to Strada.

 

Ladies, Heroine is a HUGE go.  I took a swatch last night, but went to dinner, and I had to wash my hands :'( lol but it's SO beautiful.  Make sure you get it if you like purples.  Violetta is a bit brighter, but it's a very similar shade, and of course, it's matte.  Not the semi-matte like Force of Love, but a truer matte, and not dry feeling.  I love it and can't wait to have it in my greedy little hands.

 

Pink Popcorn surprised me!! I tried it and it is SO wearable for WOC! Way more so than Budding Love.  It's sheer (lustre finish), with a hint of pinky-purple colour.  It's not as dark as Up the Amp or Dish it Up, and not as pink as Budding Love.  It's quite lovely.  On lighter skin (NC 20), it didn't look that special, to be honest.  My friend's lips are naturally pink, so it just looked okay on her.  I liked it a lot more on me. :)

 


As I posted above I thought for certain I'd want Heroine but after seeing MAC-Guy's swatch I'm not so sure. I wanted Heroine to be bluer. I wore Violetta today and Heroine seems a lot like it. I may go for Pink Popcorn or something like Seasoned Plum or Goes and Goes instead. 

 

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post #16 of 164
3/25/12 at 7:19pm

So far my list includes:

 

MAC Tres Cheek

Modern Mandarin

Peony Petal

 

I am on a lipstick no buy...I have way way way too many that I never wear!

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post #17 of 164
3/25/12 at 7:30pm
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So far my list includes:

 

MAC Tres Cheek

Modern Mandarin

Peony Petal

 

I am on a lipstick no buy...I have way way way too many that I never wear!


Those two are the ones I'm most curious about. 

 

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post #18 of 164
3/26/12 at 9:49am

I went to Nordstroms yesterday and preordered Modern Mandarin and Herione!mac_addict.gif

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post #19 of 164
3/27/12 at 1:40pm

So much for me skipping these...anyway I want Pink Popcorn so bad now. I have a feeling its everything I wanted Budding Love to be. I do like Budding love now it looks great with green eyeshadow I just wanted that pale purple color with hints of pink. I have a feeling its going to go fast so I better be checking the site regularly. Also I want Herione l/s and I'm thinking of getting WMS, but I need to go look at some pictures of it on more WOC. I'm really not a fan of stuff with orange and corals it looks funny on me, my opinion at least.

 

I don't even know what I want from the blush collection...I need to think on it some more.

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post #20 of 164
3/27/12 at 3:06pm

You have to get WMS on me it turns more bright pinky corally.hope this pic helps.wms2.JPG
 

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So much for me skipping these...anyway I want Pink Popcorn so bad now. I have a feeling its everything I wanted Budding Love to be. I do like Budding love now it looks great with green eyeshadow I just wanted that pale purple color with hints of pink. I have a feeling its going to go fast so I better be checking the site regularly. Also I want Herione l/s and I'm thinking of getting WMS, but I need to go look at some pictures of it on more WOC. I'm really not a fan of stuff with orange and corals it looks funny on me, my opinion at least.

 

I don't even know what I want from the blush collection...I need to think on it some more.



 

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post #21 of 164
3/29/12 at 12:44pm


After seeing swatches of peony petal...it is def one I have to try on my skin.
 

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Those two are the ones I'm most curious about. 

 



 

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post #22 of 164
3/29/12 at 1:49pm

from reel sexy:

 

-heroine

-pink popcorn

-color saturation

-resort

-dynamic duo 4

 

and modern mandarin from tres cheek.

 

i was going to get magenta blush but i just ordered pomegranate blush and 3 of the new blush by 3 palettes from sleek so i figure i'm good on blush. but modern mandarin seems too good to pass up!

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post #23 of 164
3/29/12 at 2:17pm

Baby1black WMS looks beautiful on you! After looking at the blush swatches I think I want the MM so far. The other orange one looks nice but I don't know how pigmented it would be for darker skintones. I wanna get FOJ its so pretty but I know it wouldn't fit my skintone :(

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post #24 of 164
3/29/12 at 4:13pm
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Baby1black WMS looks beautiful on you! After looking at the blush swatches I think I want the MM so far. The other orange one looks nice but I don't know how pigmented it would be for darker skintones. I wanna get FOJ its so pretty but I know it wouldn't fit my skintone :(

Thankyou. I will probably skip FOJ. And IF they say you have to apply a lot of product for it to show. I really want to get pink cult for the kind of look when u have a bright lippie but I have not seen many pics with Woc wearing it .but asking some specktra around with nc45 skin tones they do say it is wearable. Decisions!
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post #25 of 164
3/29/12 at 4:20pm
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Thankyou. I will probably skip FOJ. And IF they say you have to apply a lot of product for it to show. I really want to get pink cult for the kind of look when u have a bright lippie but I have not seen many pics with Woc wearing it .but asking some specktra around with nc45 skin tones they do say it is wearable. Decisions!


http://thefancyface.blogspot.com/2011/02/mac-jeanius-collection-haul-and.html She hasn't been here lately but PC looks good on her.

 

I'm getting FOJ and MM, the three new lippies and Color Saturation. Might get my sister a Heroine as well.

 

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post #26 of 164
3/29/12 at 5:17pm

I got Heroine l/s and Magenta blush  this morning from Pro. I was going to get more but they are having an event for Reel Sexy next week that they invited me to. So I will get  more product then, I love the matte formula that MAC's doing right now. They aren't your traditional drying mattes. They feel great on the lips. From Tres Cheek I picked up Modern Mandarin and that's it. I can't wait to use these products this weekend.

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post #27 of 164
3/29/12 at 6:42pm
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I got Heroine l/s and Magenta blush  this morning from Pro. I was going to get more but they are having an event for Reel Sexy next week that they invited me to. So I will get  more product then, I love the matte formula that MAC's doing right now. They aren't your traditional drying mattes. They feel great on the lips. From Tres Cheek I picked up Modern Mandarin and that's it. I can't wait to use these products this weekend.



Please tell me about Heroine. I have Violetta so I'm torn. I really like MAC's new matte formula but I kind of wanted Heroine to be more purple instead of violet. I think I like blue purples more than I do red/pink purples. 

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post #28 of 164
3/30/12 at 5:30pm
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Please tell me about Heroine. I have Violetta so I'm torn. I really like MAC's new matte formula but I kind of wanted Heroine to be more purple instead of violet. I think I like blue purples more than I do red/pink purples. 



If you already have Violetta you dont really need to have Heroine as well. They are almost identical in color. However Violetta has a sheen thats lacking in Heroine. Get Heroine if you like Violetta but wanted a shine free finish. Which is what I did. I can always add sheen to Heroine but its harder to take the sheen from Violetta. The color pay off for Heroine seems to be better than Violetta. That's saying a lot since Violetta is a seriously pigmented lippie.

 

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post #29 of 164
3/30/12 at 9:20pm
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If you already have Violetta you dont really need to have Heroine as well. They are almost identical in color. However Violetta has a sheen thats lacking in Heroine. Get Heroine if you like Violetta but wanted a shine free finish. Which is what I did. I can always add sheen to Heroine but its harder to take the sheen from Violetta. The color pay off for Heroine seems to be better than Violetta. That's saying a lot since Violetta is a seriously pigmented lippie.

 



Thanks a lot DILLIGAF. 

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post #30 of 164
3/31/12 at 9:46am
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http://thefancyface.blogspot.com/2011/02/mac-jeanius-collection-haul-and.html She hasn't been here lately but PC looks good on her.

 

I'm getting FOJ and MM, the three new lippies and Color Saturation. Might get my sister a Heroine as well.

 



Pink Cult does look good on her.  I may have to take another look.

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