Mac Pro Palettes discussion - Page 12

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Originally Posted by DanceLovesMAC 


I have a couple of these palettes. No logo, all black. Definitely not as sturdy as the MAC palettes. My main issue with them is that the MAC pan only eyeshadows that come with the magnets attached don't stick to the pans. They fall out so easily so you really have to be careful with how you handle them. You could of course attach the round steel stickers to the bottoms but then you cover the names and they will no longer stick to any MAC palettes.

I agree that the magnets on the back of the MAC eyeshadows are not as strong as the Inglot and Urban Decay pans, but when I flip my palette upside down, none of the MAC eyeshadows have fallen. I actually like that the magnets on the back of the MAC eyeshadows are not as strong because they're easier to remove from the palette and easier to re-organize. The Inglot and Urban Decay eyeshadows are soooo magnetic that you really have to be careful when you remove them from the palette or else you might nick/damage the eyeshadows.

I am kinda upset that the 15 insert is not included because the pro palette x$4 with the clear top came with the 4 insert and i could remove it if i want since its all magnetized and not glued.  I think the insert should have been included.  such as shame.

 I will still get the palette though since i love how the pro pan x4 looks better than the old one. idk if i will get the insert only because i removed the inserts of my two old 15 pan palettes to fit more shadows lol so unless i buy 3 of these there is no point in buying inserts anytime soon since i have more than 30 pro pans/ depotted shadows.

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Originally Posted by XxMoOmOoxX 

 

I agree that the magnets on the back of the MAC eyeshadows are not as strong as the Inglot and Urban Decay pans, but when I flip my palette upside down, none of the MAC eyeshadows have fallen. I actually like that the magnets on the back of the MAC eyeshadows are not as strong because they're easier to remove from the palette and easier to re-organize. The Inglot and Urban Decay eyeshadows are soooo magnetic that you really have to be careful when you remove them from the palette or else you might nick/damage the eyeshadows.

ITA!

Not sure I am digging the inserts.  I am thinking of sticking with the old style 15 pan and 4 pan palettes for trips.  Z palettes for everything else.

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Originally Posted by meg_curls 

Guess that answers my question.  Thanks for checking in on this

You're welcome, I was wondering that myself. Are you going to stock up on old style palettes/buy some other brand?

cant find the pictures... :/? im kinda not so smart/quick lately...

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Originally Posted by Piarpreet 

cant find the pictures... :/? im kinda not so smart/quick lately...

I posted pictures earlier in this thread (or maybe in the early buzz). Just browse through the threads.

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Originally Posted by skratikans 

I've been waiting sooo long for these palettes to come out...but I have gone ahead and purchased the dome z palettes for my mineralized es and went ahead and purchased a mac 15 shadow palette..no sense in paying extra..

how do you like the z palletes?

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Originally Posted by meg_curls 

I really don't know if I want to stock up on the current palettes or wait.  $18 is unreasonable if they are sturdier but having to purchase the insert separately is a pain.  I have removed the insert in half my palettes (the one's I don't travel with) but I like the stability of them.  But probably not for $9 more.  I guess if the bottom is magnetized it shouldn't matter.

The bottom of the old ones wasn't magnetized either I think. I believe it has some kind of metal on the bottom and therefore the magnets on the shadows stick to the palette.

If anyone is concerned about whether magnets will or will not stick, have you seen the new Stick With It palettes?  No magnets required http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvQlbVj52nM

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Originally Posted by Pinkdollface 

The bottom of the old ones wasn't magnetized either I think. I believe it has some kind of metal on the bottom and therefore the magnets on the shadows stick to the palette.

Yes it is just a sheet of metal glued in but at least it was there!

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Originally Posted by OhSoJaded 

You're welcome, I was wondering that myself. Are you going to stock up on old style palettes/buy some other brand?

I always liked MAC palettes for their slimness and the fact their size fits them perfectly in my traincase, so I never ventured into other brands.  I'll probably purchase more of the old style when I can, but that might not be for another week and I hope they are still here.  I only have room in my traincase for 5 more palettes though, so that is helpful for setting a limit I guess.  I have 15 mac palettes already.  

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Originally Posted by rockin 

If anyone is concerned about whether magnets will or will not stick, have you seen the new Stick With It palettes?  No magnets required http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvQlbVj52nM

Want! 

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Originally Posted by DanceLovesMAC 


Hmmm. That makes me wonder if the quality of the SMH palettes are consistent. All of my MAC shadows fall out when it's turned upside down. And unfortunately I can't store them vertically because of that. You have no idea how many of my shadows have just decided to jump ship, even with the palette level, after me trying to vigorously load a brush.

When did you buy the SMH palettes? Did you pull out the insert? Do you have the MAC refill pans or do you depot your MAC eyeshadows and buy your own magnets?

I bought my SMH palettes like more than 2 years ago. I kept the insert intact. Also, I bought the thin round magnets that MAC uses for their refills pan on ebay/craft store and placed them on the back of my depotted MAC eyeshadows. I also have some MAC eyeshadows in the refill pans and none of them fall out when I turn my SMH palette upside down. 

Also, I bought all 6 of my SMH palettes directly from the company's website around the same time and don't have any issues with them.

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Originally Posted by meg_curls 

Yes it is just a sheet of metal glued in but at least it was there!

 

I always liked MAC palettes for their slimness and the fact their size fits them perfectly in my traincase, so I never ventured into other brands.  I'll probably purchase more of the old style when I can, but that might not be for another week and I hope they are still here.  I only have room in my traincase for 5 more palettes though, so that is helpful for setting a limit I guess.  I have 15 mac palettes already.  

 You have 15 MAC Palettes? I'm on my 10th one as of now lol

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Originally Posted by meg_curls 


My younger sister uses the Z palettes. She likes that they come in animal print
I started collecting back in high school when all my income could go towards makeup, and then when I found the Clearance Bin here four years ago...I was doomed. I depot everything, even special packaging, and press my pigments which contributes to the insane ammount of palette.

 Awesome! I depot regular and special packaging eyeshadow but I have yet to depot my blushes.

If its true they are getting rid of  the old style im so not happy about that seriously bummed

MAC Pro posted on their site that the palettes (for the US) are delayed, and regrettably, they have no launch date at this time.

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Originally Posted by Mac-Guy 

MAC Pro posted on their site that the palettes (for the US) are delayed, and regrettably, they have no launch date at this time.

Oh no!  This thread is starting to sound like the Glamglass thread with all the delays.

After figuring out how expensive the new palettes would be, I decided to just stock up on the old style (for now). Sorry to everyone who's been waiting for the new launch, but hopefully this gives me a little more time to buy more of the current palette. 

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Originally Posted by Icecaramellatte 

Oh no!  This thread is starting to sound like the Glamglass thread with all the delays.

Ha!

Yep! This thead sounds like Glamglass all over again.

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Originally Posted by OhSoJaded 

After figuring out how expensive the new palettes would be, I decided to just stock up on the old style (for now). Sorry to everyone who's been waiting for the new launch, but hopefully this gives me a little more time to buy more of the current palette. 

Im with you more time to stock up :)

I saw these at a pro store today. They weren't out yet, but the MA that was helping me went in the back and brought out one to show me. Besides the price of the inserts, I really liked them. I literally just ordered my first 15 palette online Sunday because they were sold out in store, and now I don't know if I should return it and start with the new ones.

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Originally Posted by Mac-Guy 

 

I posted pictures earlier in this thread (or maybe in the early buzz). Just browse through the threads.

Didnt find them. anyways... i guess they will show up sooner or later

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Originally Posted by Mac-Guy 

 

A double-sided Pro Palette that accommodates two inserts. See-through lid lets you view shade choices while keeping product secure and protected during transit and storage. High quality, glossy black plastic.

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Originally Posted by Naynadine 

 

Yes, according to that mysterious MAC site: (this is without the insert)

 

 

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Originally Posted by Piarpreet 

Didnt find them. anyways... i guess they will show up sooner or later

Piarpreet! Here are 2 posts I found with pics.  There was another one with a link to one of the Mac international sites that had a pic but I couldn't find it.  I think this is the same pic anyway.