MAC style seeker - Page 29

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

 

I had a hard time swatching the mattes from Marché Aux Puces and Whims & Fancies. I had to do it several times just to get something to appear. But I used my finger. I don't know if they will work better with a brush.

Indie Spirit is very pigmented and blends well for a matte shade. The sample you had was probably dysfunctional due to too many fingers that swatched it before you had a chance. Especially matte shades will not perform well once you touched them with fingers.

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

 

I'm on the NARS blush bandwagon. I started off with a several MAC blushes (Coppertone, Desert Rose, Sweet As Cocoa, Raizin, Plum Foolery, Ambering Rose) with every intention of getting more. But I quickly returned them after getting my first NARS blush (Taj Mahal). I only kept MAC Coppertone because it was my first blush, but I haven't worn it since. I find I had to keep building up the MAC blushes too much before I would see it on my face and achieve the color wanted. The MAC blushes are pretty and I do like them, but I love NARS. I don't know why I'm so proud of my NARS blush collection. I'm definitely getting more, including Outlaw.

Because NARS blushes are the bomb dot com that's why you're proud. 

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Originally Posted by elkaknits 

Thank you,  I am a SAHM so it really doesn't matter but I was thinking of going for some brighter colors than what I currently wear on my cheek {lips okie dokie bright already} and the thing that does bother me bout Nars and led me to the smashbox {which in all honesty I think is the same color} is the glittery.  I tend to mattify everything.  MUA and SAs always go for illumination, Im almost 50 now shhhh, to look youthful and I am matte! matte! matte!  Shiny foundation just looks fake to me :S  Oi I am backwards LOL

I hear you - I'm in my mid 40s myself. I've avoided the really glittery NARS blushes because they just aren't flattering to me anymore. The only MAC face products I own with any kind of glitter are Mineral Skinfinish products and I use them very sparingly and carefully.

Both MAC and NARS offer matte blushes. A few of my MAC blushes have a sheen, but I wouldn't call it glitter (Plum Foolery, Peachykeen, Flower Fantasy) but the rest are matte or satin finishes.

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Originally Posted by Mac-Guy 

 

Indie Spirit is very pigmented and blends well for a matte shade. The sample you had was probably dysfunctional due to too many fingers that swatched it before you had a chance. Especially matte shades will not perform well once you touched them with fingers.

 What did you think of the orange VP shadow in that duo (if you've swatched it that is!)?

Thanks :)

I have Sin and have been wanting Outlaw but keep putting off buying it. I only have a couple Nars products but I really like them. That $28 price tag makes me keep telling myslef to wait a little bit while I get other things first.

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Originally Posted by Copperhead 

C-Thru is really nice on top of nude lippies though. I wear it on top of shades like Fresh Brew, Our Pick, etc.

I know it's a popular shade for nude lips, but I wanted my Restless! Lol, I don't mean to give C-Thru the cold shoulder. I have very few nude lipstick shades. I have Boy Bait and Celestial Kiss CSGs for my nude glosses and prefer those because of the Cremesheen formula.

Thanks guys.  For an extra $8 I might as well stick with Nars although honestly I did swipe on some of that magenta colored blush to back of hand yesterday while picking up some Love Power yesterday and it was so out of the usual and pretty.  I think I am going to turn into a clown with all the pink lips, and washes on lids and ummm now blush.  Oh Well at least I will be a happy clown instead of a tears of the clown clown :P

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Originally Posted by elkaknits 

Thanks guys.  For an extra $8 I might as well stick with Nars although honestly I did swipe on some of that magenta colored blush to back of hand yesterday while picking up some Love Power yesterday and it was so out of the usual and pretty.  I think I am going to turn into a clown with all the pink lips, and washes on lids and ummm now blush.  Oh Well at least I will be a happy clown instead of a tears of the clown clown :P

I love that song LOL

Not very impressed with this collection. Too many orange based products and a due eyeshadow with 2 permanent shadows is ridiculous! Bring back some of the other products that were awesome that didn't get picked for By Request! Okay, I'm done now, haha!

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

I'm on the NARS blush bandwagon. I started off with a several MAC blushes (Coppertone, Desert Rose, Sweet As Cocoa, Raizin, Plum Foolery, Ambering Rose) with every intention of getting more. But I quickly returned them after getting my first NARS blush (Taj Mahal). I only kept MAC Coppertone because it was my first blush, but I haven't worn it since. I find I had to keep building up the MAC blushes too much before I would see it on my face and achieve the color wanted. The MAC blushes are pretty and I do like them, but I love NARS. I don't know why I'm so proud of my NARS blush collection. I'm definitely getting more, including Outlaw.

I'm getting Outlaw too.  I would have bought it already if I could find the Nars SA when I went to the Nordies sale.  I used to have it a long time ago and I'm glad it's back.  I'm also eyeing Taj Mahal.  I don't know why I don't have this color.  It is a me color.

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Originally Posted by AniBEE 

More official photo's and info.

http://www.beautezine.com/mac-styleseeker-collection-for-fall-2012-photos-information/

Apparently the collection goes live online tomorrow.

 

I have to wait and see how Styleseeker preforms because I really want that shade but if it horrible to apply then I'm spend the $19 else where. Local Wares is definitely coming home with me. ^_^

Oh I hope so.  I will start stalking.  I was debating calling the Pro Store to see if they would have this collection tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by HoneyMilk 


Avenue is my favorite too!!!! It was my first f/l purchase. I didn't know it until I bought other f/ls that Avenue was missing about a third of it! They just didn't fill up the container. I get mad thinking about it now, I should've exchanged it but didn't know better.
I am super excited for more fluidlines in this collection.

Avenue is my favorite too!  I'm so sorry I didn't get a BU.  If I remember right, it sold out pretty fast.  They really need to repromote this one.

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Originally Posted by EekaBoo 

I had an awesome time(and too many drinks) at the event yesterday. It was super crowded, but I was able to swatch everything I was interested in. What surprised me was how pretty Worldly Wealth is. It didn't come across as frosty and harsh as it has been in the swatches. I ended up with:
On the Hunt
Hidden Treasure
Worldly Wealth
Restless
And I might go back for Delectable.

I learned my lesson after the Hey Sailor event and was smart this time. I didn't get anything to drink until *after* I bought my items. No more drunken purchases for me. But I'm a light weight to begin with and gravity starts to shift after only one drink. I was floating out of the MAC store with my goodies.

Retrospeck looks soooo different on lighter skin. It's amazing how shadows can look like two totally different colors depending on skintone. I'm thinking one of the duo's and maybe two of the blushes. 

For anyone who went to the parties, can you tell us what looks the MAs were putting on the customers?  From the parties I've gone to, the MAs tend to put one of two looks on the participants.  Just wondering what they were.  Thanks.

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

I learned my lesson after the Hey Sailor event and was smart this time. I didn't get anything to drink until *after* I bought my items. No more drunken purchases for me. But I'm a light weight to begin with and gravity starts to shift after only one drink. I was floating out of the MAC store with my goodies.

 Alcohol sounds so good... mmm... a margarita maybe? Only 29 more weeks for me! 

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Originally Posted by Icecaramellatte 

For anyone who went to the parties, can you tell us what looks the MAs were putting on the customers?  From the parties I've gone to, the MAs tend to put one of two looks on the participants.  Just wondering what they were.  Thanks.

Sorry, I didn't pay any attention. I was too focused on getting swatches and making my purchase. I did notice several models were wearing Camden Chic mattene. One had this really pretty eye look. She had the gold from the Marché Aux Puces duo traced around her entire eye like eyeliner, and I think it was either the cream or light gold color from the Culturalized duo on her lid.

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

 

I had a hard time swatching the mattes from Marché Aux Puces and Whims & Fancies. I had to do it several times just to get something to appear. But I used my finger. I don't know if they will work better with a brush.

I find that Mac mattes are often hard to swatch, but work well on the eyes. I got reminded of that this morning when I put on Gazette Grey (which isn't quite a matte, but behaves like one). It swatches terribly, but has a lot of pigment when applied. I might make a point of testing this one with a brush when I go to visit it in person.

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Originally Posted by Naynadine 

You're welcome :) I'm really looking forward to this collection, I just love the whole theme of it!

 

Allura says Hidden Treasure is a Velvet Finish. Is that a new one? I don't think I own a Velvet blush.

I'm glad you like the theme of this collection! Thank you for all your help!

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Originally Posted by OctoberViolet 

This! I keep meaning to treat myself to Nars' Outlaw blush. I'm going to pick it up with the Andy Warhol collection. It's a must have for the Fall.

You have some great idea!

I think I want the polish and I never dig MAC polish. 

I know this may have been posted earlier in the thread, but which brushes are recommended with the fluidline? Those are the only things I think I'm going to pick up from this collection.

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Originally Posted by pinkcrush 

I swatched Hidden Treasure and honestly its the only item from the collection that I'm even remotely interested in... It definitely has a metalic/shimmery property to it which is different 4 me yet very alluring...

I'm definitely getting Hidden Treasure.

http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/mac-styleseeker-swatches-and-pics

I was thinking of getting Dark Diversion to possibly use as a base but in rockin's swatches, it reminds me of Hyperviolet Paint Pot which I already have so I may skip DD. 

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Originally Posted by Corally 

The lipglasses look great! Way better than I thought they would. Craaap. Let's hope I can restrain myself because I really hate the lipglass formula, it's like super glue to me!

I'm having the same issue... I dont really like lipglass but I want Restless anyway because it looks like a gloss version of Oh Oh Oh....

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Originally Posted by kimbunney 

Retrospeck looks soooo different on lighter skin. It's amazing how shadows can look like two totally different colors depending on skintone. I'm thinking one of the duo's and maybe two of the blushes. 

Yes, I haven't really recognized Retrospeck in the swatches I've seen.  My Retrospeck doesn't look as yellow as in swatches.  The Makeup and Beauty Blog swatches look more like the Retrospeck I know.  Funny, my mother just chose Retrospeck for her first 4 pan.  I was surprised she picked it.

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Originally Posted by EekaBoo 


The MUA put Hidden Treasure, Fashion Nomad (with Restless on top) on me, and the girl next to me had on Whims and Fancies and Camden Chic.

Ooh! Fashion Nomad with Restless sounds nice.  I've been looking for an excuse to get Fashion Nomad.  We'll see.

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

Sorry, I didn't pay any attention. I was too focused on getting swatches and making my purchase. I did notice several models were wearing Camden Chic mattene. One had this really pretty eye look. She had the gold from the Marché Aux Puces duo traced around her entire eye like eyeliner, and I think it was either the cream or light gold color from the Culturalized duo on her lid.

All these looks sound really nice to me.  Thanks.

I think I'll add Hidden Treasure to my imaginary list. Applying blush with a very light hand is a simple task for me. XD (It's a shame the blushes will probably all be sold out online by the time I find out if I have that job or not, which will be a few weeks at the very least.)