MAC Strength Collection Discussion (December 2012) - Page 114

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Originally Posted by Medgal07 

Welcome Spectacular!!!                

Aww so sweet! Thank you! 

K, so update! I have to admit I wasn't as crazy as I hoped to be about Firm Form when I finally put it on. I'm a WOC about NW 45 and I had all these fantasies  based on what I'd been reading from others. (leaning brown, gold sparkles, etc.) Well when it finally came in the mail and I put it on it was just meh...REALLY similar to MAC Grey Friday actually (which I'm also meh about but at least the unusual shade is worth keeping). So I was considering what to put on it to give it a little oomph...looked around my gloss collection and saw a gold gloss (semi-clear/semi-yellow) with gold flecks inside...

OMAGAH...

Girls...

Yes. 

If you're not loving Firm Form then a gold gloss will really AMP the gold already present in Firm Form. On my lips Firm Form is semi-opaque so the gloss doesn't really dilute the color. In fact I think it removes the ash shade that makes it so reminiscent of Grey Friday and just BRINGS OUT all of that yummy brown. 

Suffice to say my relationship with Firm Form just got serious.

I wore AP tonight, and it's a fantastic red! Most red lipsticks look kind of severe on me, but this one doesn't at all. It might be because it's a matte texture.

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Originally Posted by LAKESHA1908 

HEY!!! Medgal so, finally today I took your advice and I called the pro store in Green Hills aka Nashville!!! They had both PiPi and PaPa in stock and the manager said he re-ordered more!!! He also, said "they had sold out so fast during Iris Apfel that, MAC sent him a lot this go round"!!

That's GREAT news!    

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Originally Posted by Spectacular 

 

Aww so sweet! Thank you! 

 

K, so update! I have to admit I wasn't as crazy as I hoped to be about Firm Form when I finally put it on. I'm a WOC about NW 45 and I had all these fantasies  based on what I'd been reading from others. (leaning brown, gold sparkles, etc.) Well when it finally came in the mail and I put it on it was just meh...REALLY similar to MAC Grey Friday actually (which I'm also meh about but at least the unusual shade is worth keeping). So I was considering what to put on it to give it a little oomph...looked around my gloss collection and saw a gold gloss (semi-clear/semi-yellow) with gold flecks inside...

 

OMAGAH...

 

Girls...

 

Yes. 

 

If you're not loving Firm Form then a gold gloss will really AMP the gold already present in Firm Form. On my lips Firm Form is semi-opaque so the gloss doesn't really dilute the color. In fact I think it removes the ash shade that makes it so reminiscent of Grey Friday and just BRINGS OUT all of that yummy brown. 

 

Suffice to say my relationship with Firm Form just got serious.

Awesome!  I'm so glad you didn't give up, persevered and found a friend in Firm Form.     

Just gorgeous...the lips look amazing and the entire look is just awesome PrettyKitty.    

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Originally Posted by PrettyKitty 

Absolute Power lipstick :

 

 

More pics on my blog :

http://www.crystalcandymakeup.com/2013/01/face-of-day-return-of-sexy.html

Finally my orders from 12/23 are coming in!

I got my Apres Chic order today as well as a side order of Strong Woman lipstick, and one single Pink Pigeon I got on a fluke when the site went glitchy and I started cycling through the add to bag and checkout process in a tizzy lol.

Tomorrow I'll get Absolute Power and All Woman quad delivered to me. I skipped Firm Form from this collection, and I did B2M and get Party Parrot and Pink Pigeon BUs, wheww.

Here's a quick lip swatch of Strong Woman, which (to my surprise) is pretty darn awesome  I wasn't much of a fan of Heroine, but I'm glad I took the plunge and decided to get Strong Woman after all! This is Strong Woman straight up, no liners, just Prep+Prime lip underneath :)

I'm wearing Poised blush which is one of my new favorites in my stash 

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Originally Posted by admmgz 

Yay! MAC didn't waste any time getting my Embrace Me lip liner to me I got it today
When I'd received my original order, I'd gotten just an opened liner box along with my lippies inside the infamous black box but CS took care of it 👍

So glad that worked out for you.  They're pretty good about correcting mishaps.  I once received a broken MES, I took a pic of it and sent it to the store.  They immediately shipped another.  Gotta love technology--we get immediate gratification and resolution!    

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Originally Posted by Richelle83 

 It works!!! 

 

 

richelle!

nice to see you! 

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Originally Posted by duckrodeo 

Finally my orders from 12/23 are coming in!

 

I got my Apres Chic order today as well as a side order of Strong Woman lipstick, and one single Pink Pigeon I got on a fluke when the site went glitchy and I started cycling through the add to bag and checkout process in a tizzy lol.

 

Tomorrow I'll get Absolute Power and All Woman quad delivered to me. I skipped Firm Form from this collection, and I did B2M and get Party Parrot and Pink Pigeon BUs, wheww.

 

Here's a quick lip swatch of Strong Woman, which (to my surprise) is pretty darn awesome  I wasn't much of a fan of Heroine, but I'm glad I took the plunge and decided to get Strong Woman after all! This is Strong Woman straight up, no liners, just Prep+Prime lip underneath :)

 

I'm wearing Poised blush which is one of my new favorites in my stash 

 

 

Yay duckrodeo! Glad your goods are rolling in, and you look marvelous!  The colors are very becoming!!!!      

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Originally Posted by purplemaren 


Strong woman on my NW20 skin. Does it work? I think I like it, but need reassurance

Hell yes it works!!!  You're wearing it well.  ENJOY!!   

I received part of my order today!  I am in love with Strong Woman and Absolute Power!  Absolute Power is so pretty.  I just need to find a back up.

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Originally Posted by ladyarwen 

I wore AP tonight, and it's a fantastic red! Most red lipsticks look kind of severe on me, but this one doesn't at all. It might be because it's a matte texture.

Some matte reds look seriously severe on me. I bet it's just the color balance combined with your skin tone, more than the texture. When you find a perfect red, it makes your skin glow and all your features come alive! 'Sounds like AP is one of those for you  It sure is for me!!

 

 

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Originally Posted by MACJunkie85 

I didn't open my AP. I ordered it by accident. Since I have Charmed I'm Sure, I'm not sure if I want to keep it. I would like a bu of Firm Form. Maybe I'll call the Nashville store in the morning.

It's quite different than Charmed I'm Sure on the lips. If you can swing it, maybe you can sell it or trade it with someone here if you don't want it, since if you return it to the store, they have to throw it away.  I think ARmakeupjunkie down below is looking for it and I'm sure there are others, if that's not too much of a pain in the neck.

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Originally Posted by duckrodeo 
Here's a quick lip swatch of Strong Woman, which (to my surprise) is pretty darn awesome  I wasn't much of a fan of Heroine, but I'm glad I took the plunge and decided to get Strong Woman after all! This is Strong Woman straight up, no liners, just Prep+Prime lip underneath :)

 

I'm wearing Poised blush which is one of my new favorites in my stash 

 

'Looking good!! 

Strong Woman is way better than expected for me too - something about the combo of the texture, red level, and murkiness really works some magic.

'Glad you like Poised - I think it's awesome too, and I usually skip blushes like it for various reasons. I was wondering if it was going to be considered too warm for a lot of folks. I was on Team 4 for the blushes from AP/Strength - that almost never happens.

I want to hear what you think when you try Absolute Power. My bet is you're gonna be screaming! 

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Originally Posted by liba 

Some matte reds look seriously severe on me. I bet it's just the color balance combined with your skin tone, more than the texture. When you find a perfect red, it makes your skin glow and all your features come alive! 'Sounds like AP is one of those for you  It sure is for me!!

 

It's quite different than Charmed I'm Sure on the lips. If you can swing it, maybe you can sell it or trade it with someone here if you don't want it, since if you return it to the store, they have to throw it away.  I think ARmakeupjunkie down below is looking for it and I'm sure there are others, if that's not too much of a pain in the neck.

So what happens if you return new items? Do they toss them too???? I have a Haulte Altitute and an Apres Chic I want to return, both brand new. I already offered here and nothing so I was thinking of returning them but not if they are going to kill them!!!

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Originally Posted by MACJunkie85 

I didn't open my AP. I ordered it by accident. Since I have Charmed I'm Sure, I'm not sure if I want to keep it. I would like a bu of Firm Form. Maybe I'll call the Nashville store in the morning.

Yes, I agree with Libia. You should give AP a shot. 

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Originally Posted by CharlieKelly 

So what happens if you return new items? Do they toss them too???? I have a Haulte Altitute and an Apres Chic I want to return, both brand new. I already offered here and nothing so I was thinking of returning them but not if they are going to kill them!!!

 

Yes, I agree with Libia. You should give AP a shot. 

Yep, they get trashed.

Just hang on to them for a couple of days - as soon as people have gotten all their boxes, decided they love something or see enough swatches online, then everything is sold out, you'll find some takers! Tons of people love Apres Chic and Haute Altitude.

Duckrodeo, I just love your bone structure! Amazing. Strong Woman looks great on you also. I skipped this collection in favor of Apres Chic, but I'm glad everyone is loving their lippies.

I agree with everyone above! There will be people looking for these lippies for a while so I would just hold on to them.

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Originally Posted by duckrodeo 

Finally my orders from 12/23 are coming in!

 

I got my Apres Chic order today as well as a side order of Strong Woman lipstick, and one single Pink Pigeon I got on a fluke when the site went glitchy and I started cycling through the add to bag and checkout process in a tizzy lol.

 

Tomorrow I'll get Absolute Power and All Woman quad delivered to me. I skipped Firm Form from this collection, and I did B2M and get Party Parrot and Pink Pigeon BUs, wheww.

 

Here's a quick lip swatch of Strong Woman, which (to my surprise) is pretty darn awesome  I wasn't much of a fan of Heroine, but I'm glad I took the plunge and decided to get Strong Woman after all! This is Strong Woman straight up, no liners, just Prep+Prime lip underneath :)

 

I'm wearing Poised blush which is one of my new favorites in my stash 

 

 

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Originally Posted by erine1881 


Did you call the 800# to see if it's still in stock?

Yes I did but no luck.  I will try a free standing.

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Originally Posted by duckrodeo 

Finally my orders from 12/23 are coming in!

 

I got my Apres Chic order today as well as a side order of Strong Woman lipstick, and one single Pink Pigeon I got on a fluke when the site went glitchy and I started cycling through the add to bag and checkout process in a tizzy lol.

 

Tomorrow I'll get Absolute Power and All Woman quad delivered to me. I skipped Firm Form from this collection, and I did B2M and get Party Parrot and Pink Pigeon BUs, wheww.

 

Here's a quick lip swatch of Strong Woman, which (to my surprise) is pretty darn awesome  I wasn't much of a fan of Heroine, but I'm glad I took the plunge and decided to get Strong Woman after all! This is Strong Woman straight up, no liners, just Prep+Prime lip underneath :)

 

I'm wearing Poised blush which is one of my new favorites in my stash 

 

 

Gorgeous!

Strong Woman is so pretty on me! I am so glad I got it. It was kind of an afterthought thing. Of all the lipsticks I've purchased in the last 6 months (or ever), only two have I liked straight away: Strong Woman and Deeply Adored. Every other lippie I've tried has given me pause and I have to convince myself it's wearable. I don't have a lot of lip liners so had to use Nightmoth which didn't look awesome, but it wasn't wretched. I immediately went to Ulta (where the lippie was complimented) to look for a suitable liner. I highly recommend Strong Woman for those with gorgeous NC45 skin!

Hey Everyone, I tried to like Strong Woman, but, I am not a fan!!! I tried it once and I just can't rock with it!!! I think it's the red undertone I don't like!!! I am more of a blue based purple girl ; )...I guess it will collect dust