MAC for Marilyn - Page 251

So I did my nails using Flaming Rose nail polish today & while I like the color, the quality of the polish itself is just terrible. The consistency was overly thick, goopy, the brush itself was thick so it wouldn't go against the cuticle. Ugghh blech

 

I'm sorry you don't like it.  Can you return it?

 I think I just might because it is soooo bad.

 

I've returned MAC nail polish before as well. At that price point they shouldn't be that disappointing.

Aww, that sucks. The bad reviews on MAC's polishes are why I stick to other brands. Plus, that price point. It's way way too high. I got OPI's Deutsch You Want Me Baby bc I loved the StyleSeeker polish but didn't want to pay that price for a possibly mediocre product.  Now I have Don't You Want Me Baby stuck in my head lol.

 

 

 

Aw, sorry that it didn't meet your expectation. I only have one current MAC polish - Mean and Green. I really liked the duochrome but was worried I'd be unhappy with it. Luckily it seems to be one of their better formulas.

 

I do have one other ancient MAC polish - Chili. It's in a short, square bottle with a tall skinny wand top. It must be about 10 years old, but it hasn't gotten thick or gloopy. I don't think I've used it in at least 7-8 years. I'm just keeping it now because I figure the bottle is almost a museum piece. I almost turn it in each BTM but always pull it out at the last minute. :)

I actually like most of MAC's polishes, the Styeleseeker one is beautiful and good quality IMO. Just once in a while there is one where I'm not satisfied with the quality. In that case I definitely return it.

 

I thought SS was beautiful, actually. I just wasn't up for dropping $19 TWICE. I got M&G instead.

Got my shipping notification for Love Goddess l/s and I am willing to do a CP for the US that has missed out on LG the second time when it restocked.

i have an old one like that in 'goddess'. it's 11 years old...and still not gloopy!

love goddess has to be the best lipstick i have bought this year. i swear it's amazing!! flattering, bright but ok for daytime and it lasts for soooo long! i freaking love it!

BEAUTIFUL ....JUST BEAUTIFUL!

  i know, i kind of hate it. it really stains my lips and then i end up with a line aroud me lips. like the 90's lipliner trend but pink.   it looks like a gel nail polish to me soo pretty. 

 

Maybe try it over Prep and Prime?

     i already did. the next day im back in the 90's and i have to wear a dark lipstick cause you can see the line with a nude.  no pure zen after love goddess.  hahaha 

 

After having some time to play with my goodies, I am in love with this BP but the e/s is just a horrible mess. Patchy, sheer, hard to apply no matter what primer or base (or even without). What a waste.

My counter has heaps of stock left still so I might me grabbing another CIS because I am obsessed!! I have an extra love goddess if anyone is hunting

Hi everyone,

Delurking here finally! I ran out during lunch to get my lipsticks the first day the collex launched in Singapore, and grabbed 2xLG, 1 of CIS, SI, Redd and Beet. Lipsticks retail for US$25 each, but I loved them. Until my GF took my LG backup for herself, but a kind friend helped me out

First time in my life that I wore a red lipstick, and I'm so glad that I took the plunge. I wear it to the office now, and while people are quick to comment 'wow red lips today!' I received so many other compliments. I'm NC15 and yellow reds don't work for me, but LG and CIS are my HG.

Cheers!

I FINALLY got my Pure Zen! I had to call UPS twice to give them a street number for the package (though it was the same they already had) and finally said on Monday that I would go pick it up from them instead. I worked late on Monday so I didn't actually get to go pick it up and UPS had actually delivered it already despite what my tracking information had said. Go figure, tell them to not deliver the package and they finally do.

 

UPS didn't have an explanation for the reason it wasn't being delivered except that maybe it was a new driver who couldn't find my address. That would mean my entire apartment complex wasn't receiving packages for a few days.

I am NC40 and I use the BP as a highlight powder.  It looks great, but I really buff it into my skin to make sure it doesn't look too light or powdery.  I actually wish I would have gotten a BU.

Waiting to receive mine, but what brush do you use to buff it in? I am currently NC35 but should closer to NC30 soon. I really want to make sure that I give it a fair shot before I decide whether or not to keep it. 

 

And I know I've asked this before, but I think it got lost amongst all the restock posts. How are you ladies NC30 and higher using it as an all over powder? What brush/methods are you using? Thanks

Lmao the same thing happened to me!! It was not cute.

I'm close to you NC35 I use my 129 brush put it on like sideways on the brush kinda add more to highlight areas, then add some more to the brush regular on the tip of the brush and put it all over and I love it, no shine!

Thank you for your reply! I will definitely try that out.

 

And now, I wait! The estimated arrival date for my BP CP was yesterday. I got really excited when I checked "tracking" on the USPS website on Monday and saw that it was already out for delivery! I'm not sure what happened, but after it got sorted, it somehow ended up on a post office 20 mins away  I wasn't annoyed because technically it wasn't scheduled to arrive until yesterday (but I admit I was disappointed because it was supposedly already out for delivery). Imagine my surprise when yesterday came along, the website hadn't been updated and my BP still hadn't arrived?! Cue the annoyance. It's been in my city since Sunday morning. Hurry, USPS! I hope that it'll be there when I get home from work tonight! I'm really excited to try it out. 

  I can't believe I am still following this thread, but the stories are interesting.  I am torn, whether to use the products I got from this collection or save for posterity. 

 

Out of curiosity, did anyone get make up just to save as a collector's items?  Did anyone get the whole collection just to look at the prettiness?  In part I want 2 of everything, one to hold onto and one to use but another part of me thinks that this should all be enjoyed not kept for collecting. 

Ugh the dreaded out for delivery but it ends up somewhere else.. That happened to me with my daughters Nintendo ds, I was so mad except mine ended up flying to Washington on the day of delivery!!

Glad you were able to get it. I think you'll love it!

aww that sucks... I can relate, I hate when I do that...   I hope you find one...  

My package from Gracie arrived today. I rushed to test the BP - at first I thought it might be a smidge too light but once I buffed it in I loved it. I'm glad I actually ordered a backup even though I've never done that before.

 

I have a cold so I'll wait to try DA and Showgirl; I don't want to risk contaminating them with sicky eyes or lips. Both look great!

 

Thanks again, Gracie.

Looks great on you! Welcome