MAC Glitter and Ice Discussion

[Mac-Guy]

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Overall, the MES have amazing an amazingly buttery texture, which makes it very easy to work with them. As always, I swatch them lightly as this is how I would wear them. You are certainly able to build them up to a more opaque color or apply them in any way you like. Also, each MES looks different depending how the light hits it. In this picture, the light hits on of the BP (the two on the far left are the BP's).

I absolutely adore the TK's. They go on very soft - at least on my hand - and it's a great mix of darker as well as "glitter & ice" colors.

 

[internetchick]

I see a couple of MES I might want.

 

[Mac-Guy]

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I only had a few minutes between fittings and I was running out of time (and out of space on my hand and the store was low on wipes). Will post more swatches in the next few days.
Apologies for the rather dull swatches of two p/p (above the tk's). Taupe lovers will find that Morning Frost is a very light taupe, similar to Treasure Hunt in shimmerness, but completely taupe. Let's Skate is rather baby pink, but on my NW20 skin anything pinkish is easily absorbed and it will not swatch as pink as on NC skin.

 

[xasperadastra]

great!!! I still have to figure out which product is every swatch... but I can see that quality is very good and the shades are light and "fairy" glittery XD sooo paint pos are over the TK? The white one is really pigmented!!! And if I'm right there is a BP with few (or without) shimmer while the other has a beautiful brown/coral sheen (but it reminds me something I already own.... seaside??)

 

[xasperadastra]

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I only had a few minutes between fittings and I was running out of time (and out of space on my hand and the store was low on wipes). Will post more swatches in the next few days.
Apologies for the rather dull swatches of two p/p (above the tk's). Taupe lovers will find that Morning Frost is a very light taupe, similar to Treasure Hunt in shimmerness, but completely taupe. Let's Skate is rather baby pink, but on my NW20 skin anything pinkish is easily absorbed and it will not swatch as pink as on NC skin.

uhhh thanks... indeed let's skate looks white on you! Morning frost looks quite sheer but probably it's only because of application (I have a heavy hand)

 

[Mac-Guy]

I see a couple of MES I might want.

Honey, make this at least four or five

 

[Mac-Guy]

great!!! I still have to figure out which product is every swatch... but I can see that quality is very good and the shades are light and "fairy" glittery XD sooo paint pos are over the TK? The white one is really pigmented!!! And if I'm right there is a BP with few (or without) shimmer while the other has a beautiful brown/coral sheen (but it reminds me something I already own.... seaside??)

How Beautiful is a beauty-powderized version of Seaside.

Snowglobe is very sheer but perfect for my NW20 skin as an all-over-glow.


Both p/p are nicely pigmented, but the colors are light as expected to fit the G&I theme. I had no room on my hand left to swatch the dark one....

 

[ansimi]

I'm calling it now - Shimmermint will be the first thing to sell out from this collection.

Thanks for the pics Mac-Guy

 

[Mac-Guy]

I'm calling it now - Shimmermint will be the first thing to sell out from this collection.

Thanks for the pics Mac-Guy

That's a no-brainer

 

[RayannaBanana]

So which BP looks like Seaside CCB?

 

[ansimi]

Do you think the veining is particularly important for Shimmermint? I might be inclined to order it online since it's likely to sell out. It doesn't seem like a very complex colour so I'm thinking veining might not be as important as with a lot of MES?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Do you think the veining is particularly important for Shimmermint? I might be inclined to order it online since it's likely to sell out. It doesn't seem like a very complex colour so I'm thinking veining might not be as important as with a lot of MES?

Well, if you get one that is almost white with no mint veining, then you are screwed... But it's really up to you. I'm particularly picky about MES/MSF as I know how much difference it can make.

 

[Mac-Guy]

So which BP looks like Seaside CCB?

See above post. I posted the name of the BP to make it easier.

 

[RayannaBanana]

I was only going to get one BP now I don't know which one!

 

[duckrodeo]

Yup, I still want Snow Globe! Thank you Mac-Guy for swatch sharing !! Shimmermint is really gorgeous. I love light green / teal colors and it's a shame they're so hard to come by! I initially wanted Whirls and Twirls l/s but I'm not really impressed with the sheerness. My lips are naturally very red so I think it would just look like sparkles exploded on my lips.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I was only going to get one BP now I don't know which one!

Do you want it as a blush or all-over? This should help with decisions...

 

[RayannaBanana]

Do you want it as a blush or all-over? This should help with decisions...

I guess a light blush or highlighter.

 

[katred]

I actually don't own a single glaze... Isn't that crazy?

Yes, yes it is. Just kidding. They don't really come out with a lot of glazes and there aren't very many in the permanent collection, so it's not that surprising.

That said, I really love them. I find the coverage is pretty good (assuming you realise that it's not intended to be a high-impact colour) in almost all the ones that I have. They work almost like a stain, but with a bit more depth.

 

[Calla88]

Thanks for the swatches Mac-Guy! I knew I wanted Shimmermint, pre-ordered it , but now my list has increased thanks to your handy work! Back to Mac I go this weekend. I saw the collection today when I was breezing through Nordstrom but had no time to play! Hopefully I'll have time this weekend.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I guess a light blush or highlighter.

Honey, not sure how to break the news, but in this case, you probably need both.