MAC for Marilyn - Page 256

I've had several lippies arrive from MAC that don't have that lovely vanilla smell, although I couldn't tell you off the top of my head which ones they were.  The Party Parrot I got even had an unpleasant 'off' smell, but they were unable to replace it as they had sold out.  Luckily I was able to purchase one from a lovely Specktra member.

Ok.  Call me crazy, but I have unopened CIS and DA sitting in my drawer.  I just can't decide if I should give them a try, or keep them unused for swapping/selling.  I don't wear reds usually, and haven't had good luck with reds that I've tried in the past. OTOH, I've worn LG twice, and got compliments each time :)  So, back to the untested reds - do you guys think they would work on me, I'm NW20, brunette, brown eyes.  My skintone is very pink.  Should I give them a try?  I did try DA at the MAC store, but couldn't make up my mind.  Some red-ish lipsticks I love are VG Cyndi, Fire Sign and Laugh a Lot.

Oh bummer. Sorry to hear.

Ok.  Call me crazy, but I have unopened CIS and DA sitting in my drawer.  I just can't decide if I should give them a try, or keep them unused for swapping/selling.  I don't wear reds usually, and haven't had good luck with reds that I've tried in the past. OTOH, I've worn LG twice, and got compliments each time :)  So, back to the untested reds - do you guys think they would work on me, I'm NW20, brunette, brown eyes.  My skintone is very pink.  Should I give them a try?  I did try DA at the MAC store, but couldn't make up my mind.  Some red-ish lipsticks I love are VG Cyndi, Fire Sign and Laugh a Lot.

I'm also a NW20 brunette with brown eyes and pink undertones, and I really like Deeply Adored, I don't have CIS but it looks absolutely gorgeous and I would definitely keep it if I had it. I was thinking about selling/swapping my unopened LG but the way I look at it is it's highly unlikely that MAC will ever do another Marilyn Monroe collection, and they seemed to do a pretty perfect job making these lipsticks great for all skintones, but especially the pale beauties with skintones similar to Marilyn's, so I would personally regret swapping my lippies away but really it's a personal matter about what you think is going to make you the most happy/what you're going to get the most use out of :) I would keep them though, they're very pretty classic colors.

I'm really in love with the e/s. Preferred Blonde as a wash of color over Genuine Treasure. Carbonized from MAC Me Over in the outer V and lover lashline. How to Marry on the tearduct and on the outer lower lash to further open the eyes. It looks very natural. Simply divine. Love it, especially as Preferred Blonde and Carbonized actually melt to a nice taupe-y shade with the most incredible sheen ever!

Ok.  Call me crazy, but I have unopened CIS and DA sitting in my drawer.  I just can't decide if I should give them a try, or keep them unused for swapping/selling.  I don't wear reds usually, and haven't had good luck with reds that I've tried in the past. OTOH, I've worn LG twice, and got compliments each time :)  So, back to the untested reds - do you guys think they would work on me, I'm NW20, brunette, brown eyes.  My skintone is very pink.  Should I give them a try?  I did try DA at the MAC store, but couldn't make up my mind.  Some red-ish lipsticks I love are VG Cyndi, Fire Sign and Laugh a Lot.

I got my shipment notification for Charmed I'm Sure! I will be selling that lipstick too once I get it for those ones that missed out on the restock again and only shipping it out to anyone that lives in the US.

Thank you, but it actually worked out! I got the item from MACs restock! =) should be here tuesday, but its a christmas present for my friend =) I already recieved all of my items and love them all!

Actually, I think they'll work a lot better on you than the warmer toned among us. I can't wear CIS - it's way too pink for me. Even DA is pinky on me, but I can get away with that one. If you like Fire Sign, I think you'll like CIS. The pink undertone is stronger and has a very different finish, but it will probably look great on you. It's a gorgeous shade and I love the finish - I wish it worked for me.

I'm going to swap CIS away if I can - maybe with someone who finds SI too orange for them. I could pull that shade off no problem.

Ok.  Call me crazy, but I have unopened CIS and DA sitting in my drawer.  I just can't decide if I should give them a try, or keep them unused for swapping/selling.  I don't wear reds usually, and haven't had good luck with reds that I've tried in the past. OTOH, I've worn LG twice, and got compliments each time :)  So, back to the untested reds - do you guys think they would work on me, I'm NW20, brunette, brown eyes.  My skintone is very pink.  Should I give them a try?  I did try DA at the MAC store, but couldn't make up my mind.  Some red-ish lipsticks I love are VG Cyndi, Fire Sign and Laugh a Lot.

I prefer pairing LG with process magenta liner to bring out the pink in it. On my skin that is much prettier than pairing it with beet, which makes it redder. Both liners give a totally different effect. Question: whose LG smells weird? Mine smells different from all other MAC lipsticks? Not like it has gone bad per se, but just...  ?

You crack me up CartoonChic!  It sounds like you're doing it correctly, trying out brushes to see which works best for you, etc.  Just based on your photo/avatar you look more NC than NW.  I'm glad you got the BP and hope you'll try more in the future.....

hey Medgal, what brush do you use for the bp?  

At some point, I'm planning to stock up on Holiday and short handled brushes at a CCO. I want them for travel so I won't have to worry about something happening to my full size brushes. There's a few more full size brushes I'd like to get first. You know, it would've been nice if a brush came out with the Marilyn collection to use with the Beauty Powder.

I have the 128 and 234, but I haven't used them yet. I didn't get them when they initially launched last year. I picked them up July of this year. I remember Mac Guy saying something useful about them, so I tracked them down and saw that Nordstrom still had them in stock (they still do!). But I can't remember what was said about them to make me get them in the first place. I think it had something to do with the Heavenly Creature collection.

I have the 234 - I use it for concealer. I apply with the natural side and then set with powder using the synthetic side. It's a nice size for that area.

I use any one of the following, in no particular order other than I like to use/give all of my brushes some love: 128, 129, 134, 150, 182, 179 & 188.  I also use a Laura Mercier fan brush.  If I feel as though I've been using one or the other too often, I switch up.  I do prefer a larger brush to give a light dusting to pull the entire look together w/o giving me an artificial look.

I use any one of the following, in no particular order other than I like to use/give all of my brushes some love: 128, 129, 134, 150, 182, 179 & 188.  I also use a Laura Mercier fan brush.  If I feel as though I've been using one or the other too often, I switch up.  I do prefer a larger brush to give a light dusting to pull the entire look together w/o giving me an artificial look.

Do you apply the Beauty Powder before your makeup or after?

I haven't used a lip pencil with it yet, but I would use a brown one close to my skin tone. Probably MAC Cork or a NYX brown liner.

If I'm using it as a highlighter I put it on after my foundation, and on top of my P & P light boost that I've applied under my eyes in a large triangle. I actually use the light boost pen to draw the triangle, fill it in with the light boost product and then blend it really well with the 130 SH.  I then put the beauty powder on with my 116.  If I'm using it as an overall face powder, I put it on after everything...including MSF, contour cream & powder and blush, this time with a larger face brush.

I combined them, too. I also used PM with Moxie (even though it's too cool for it), because all the other liners I have seemed too red/pink/orange. Is there a good liner for Moxie?

I use NYX Pinky l/l for Moxie and it works wonderfully!  HTH