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post #151 of 1269
5/25/08 at 1:23am

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i cant wait..i better get to saving some money
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post #152 of 1269
5/25/08 at 8:10pm

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YAY!! I want the ENTIRE collection. Can't wait!

Can anyone tell me what the difference between the regular shadows the MES is??? I've read that alot of people don't like the MES. Is this collection coming out in July or August?
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post #153 of 1269
5/25/08 at 9:38pm

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Mineralize eyeshadows are baked just like mineralize skinfinishes are. They can be used wet or dry depending on the desired effect, and are usually made of a single color with a complimentary color "veined" throughout. Mac seems to have a mes collection every year.

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Originally Posted by Stephie Baby View Post
YAY!! I want the ENTIRE collection. Can't wait!

Can anyone tell me what the difference between the regular shadows the MES is??? I've read that alot of people don't like the MES. Is this collection coming out in July or August?
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post #154 of 1269
5/25/08 at 9:44pm

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Originally Posted by Stephie Baby View Post
YAY!! I want the ENTIRE collection. Can't wait!

Can anyone tell me what the difference between the regular shadows the MES is??? I've read that alot of people don't like the MES. Is this collection coming out in July or August?
I personally like the MES.
The main issue that makes people not like them is the fact that there is a lot of fallout involved with them and glitter, they can be messy.

I personally love the shimmer and color payoff of the MES.
But glitter sometimes is an issue, I have to admit.
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post #155 of 1269
5/26/08 at 2:06am

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Originally Posted by darkishstar View Post
I personally like the MES.
The main issue that makes people not like them is the fact that there is a lot of fallout involved with them and glitter, they can be messy.

I personally love the shimmer and color payoff of the MES.
But glitter sometimes is an issue, I have to admit.
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post #156 of 1269
5/29/08 at 10:31am

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Talking about anticipating a collection...just had an afternoon nap (that happens quite often if you own a cat) that turned into hours of sleep with wildest dreams

I dreamt Electroflash was released, but not in the design that was shown here on Specktra. Eyeshadows were in thin rectangle-like container and the top surface was of the same colours as the eyeshadow inside.

I tried to sketch one up for you guys, it looked so amazing in my dreams! I copy&pasted Sea and Sky eyeshadow in the sketched shape

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post #157 of 1269
5/30/08 at 8:05pm

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My PayPal account is growing so I can buy all of the MES! When does this come out? I haven't seen a specific date yet.
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post #158 of 1269
5/31/08 at 9:16pm

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My PayPal account is growing so I can buy all of the MES! When does this come out? I haven't seen a specific date yet.
I wanna know the exact date too!! First I read it was August then July, so Idk.
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post #159 of 1269
5/31/08 at 9:24pm

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I'm anxious for this collection but I actually do hope it comes out in Aug. I'm going to need time to financially recover from Colour Forms!
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post #160 of 1269
6/1/08 at 2:08pm

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Originally Posted by darkishstar View Post
I personally like the MES.
The main issue that makes people not like them is the fact that there is a lot of fallout involved with them and glitter, they can be messy.

I personally love the shimmer and color payoff of the MES.
But glitter sometimes is an issue, I have to admit.
I'll also add that it's hard, for me at least, to wear more than a few of the MES at once. Like I can't do a look with only MES. I tried and it was a HAM. I still like them though, just pared with traditional eye shadows.
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post #161 of 1269
6/1/08 at 2:13pm

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle View Post
I'll also add that it's hard, for me at least, to wear more than a few of the MES at once. Like I can't do a look with only MES. I tried and it was a HAM. I still like them though, just pared with traditional eye shadows.
I agree. I think it's because they are so frosted/shimmery/glittery. It's hard to work with them alone.
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post #162 of 1269
6/1/08 at 3:32pm

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle View Post
I'll also add that it's hard, for me at least, to wear more than a few of the MES at once. Like I can't do a look with only MES. I tried and it was a HAM. I still like them though, just pared with traditional eye shadows.
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I agree. I think it's because they are so frosted/shimmery/glittery. It's hard to work with them alone.
3rd this.....Damn near impossible.

But that being said, I love, love, love MES's.
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post #163 of 1269
6/1/08 at 10:06pm

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I will have to see these in person....being that people are on the fence about them...I won't order any without knowing the texture and whether or not I'll use them

But hot contrast is just so striking...
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post #164 of 1269
6/2/08 at 4:22pm

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC View Post
I will have to see these in person....being that people are on the fence about them...I won't order any without knowing the texture and whether or not I'll use them

But hot contrast is just so striking...
If you can handle shimmer, a bit of glitter (depends on the MES), and the fall-out, or this sounds like some of the eyeshadows you use already, I'd say pick one up.
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post #165 of 1269
6/2/08 at 5:55pm

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If you can handle shimmer, a bit of glitter (depends on the MES), and the fall-out, or this sounds like some of the eyeshadows you use already, I'd say pick one up.
I use Ether and Mercurial from my MES most and there isn't any fall-out.
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post #166 of 1269
6/2/08 at 6:58pm

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Originally Posted by Susanne View Post
I use Ether and Mercurial from my MES most and there isn't any fall-out.
Yeah, I'd say it just depends on which MES it is. I have the Antiquitease MES, so there's a bit of fallout. Engaging not as much as Mi'lady and Earthly Riches though.
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post #167 of 1269
6/2/08 at 7:05pm

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I have Ether from Flashtronic and Silversmith from Antiquitease and both have very little fallout. I had a few others, but the fallout was worse with those.
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post #168 of 1269
6/3/08 at 1:08am

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Originally Posted by darkishstar View Post
If you can handle shimmer, a bit of glitter (depends on the MES), and the fall-out, or this sounds like some of the eyeshadows you use already, I'd say pick one up.
as long as it has good color payoff!
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post #169 of 1269
6/3/08 at 1:56am

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC View Post
as long as it has good color payoff!
That's the thing though, for most of/a lot of MES the colors don't pop unless you use a base. Otherwise you get a sheer wash of color. Especially with the Flashtronic MES but less so with Antiquitease, and also the older MES's. I like the Shadesticks because they reduce fallout, for me anyway.
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post #170 of 1269
6/3/08 at 2:04am

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle View Post
That's the thing though, for most of/a lot of MES the colors don't pop unless you use a base. Otherwise you get a sheer wash of color. Especially with the Flashtronic MES but less so with Antiquitease, and also the older MES's. I like the Shadesticks because they reduce fallout, for me anyway.
That as well as using them wet. I was very meh about the Antiquitease MES until a MA showed me what they look like wet. I think she used Fix+ and the colors really popped.
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post #171 of 1269
6/3/08 at 3:14pm

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That as well as using them wet. I was very meh about the Antiquitease MES until a MA showed me what they look like wet. I think she used Fix+ and the colors really popped.
Good point.
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post #172 of 1269
6/3/08 at 4:17pm

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Is it July yet?It doesn't seem like it's ever going to get here!Of course I always say that with every amazing collection coming out but it just goes by so slow.I want this collection to hurry up and be released already!
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post #173 of 1269
6/3/08 at 4:29pm

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This is going to be the collection of the summer for me, I love MES and how they look, they are shimmery without being too over the top IMO. I do lke to mix them with regular shadows though just to take some shimmery-ness away, but I love love love the texture. Can't wait!
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post #174 of 1269
6/3/08 at 5:31pm

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle View Post
That's the thing though, for most of/a lot of MES the colors don't pop unless you use a base. Otherwise you get a sheer wash of color. Especially with the Flashtronic MES but less so with Antiquitease, and also the older MES's. I like the Shadesticks because they reduce fallout, for me anyway.
That's one of the reasons why I'm hesitant about these. I really want them, but I hated the sheerness of the Holiday 07 ones. It was such a pain in my ass, and I'm still not convinced (IMO lol) that they are worth the effort. Of course, we all know that will change as July and erine's updates come about. lol
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post #175 of 1269
6/4/08 at 2:30pm

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Originally Posted by CantAffordMAC View Post
as long as it has good color payoff!
You may need to use a base depending on the MES. I found the holiday ones were decent, Earthly Riches was one of the better ones IMO. But yeah, these are things you definitely need to swatch to see if you like them or not.

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Originally Posted by newagetomatoz View Post
That's one of the reasons why I'm hesitant about these. I really want them, but I hated the sheerness of the Holiday 07 ones. It was such a pain in my ass, and I'm still not convinced (IMO lol) that they are worth the effort. Of course, we all know that will change as July and erine's updates come about. lol
I guess it really depends on the MES itself, if one or a few of them have good color payoff, it's definitely doable. I can deal with a little fallout as long as the color is gorgeous!
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post #176 of 1269
6/4/08 at 3:48pm

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that Sea and Sky MES looks a bit like Silversmith, don't you think?
I so want to buy these MESs, but I want to buy that brush sets too.. I don't have that many brushes so I think this is a good deal..
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post #177 of 1269
6/4/08 at 4:04pm

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Originally Posted by Shaquille View Post
that Sea and Sky MES looks a bit like Silversmith, don't you think?
I so want to buy these MESs, but I want to buy that brush sets too.. I don't have that many brushes so I think this is a good deal..
I think it does resemble Silversmith, which I have, but the sad thing is I will probably buy this one anyway cause I am a sucker for blues, and MES!
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post #178 of 1269
6/4/08 at 5:12pm

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole View Post
I think it does resemble Silversmith, which I have, but the sad thing is I will probably buy this one anyway cause I am a sucker for blues, and MES!
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post #179 of 1269
6/6/08 at 4:54pm

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I really like the MES, I don't have more fallout with those than I do with pigments.
From this collection, I must say I am liking the look of Hot Contrast (the one with red/silver/black).
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post #180 of 1269
6/7/08 at 1:17pm

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Even though I have loaded up on blues now I think I still want Sea and Sky. That dark half is so beautiful!
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