i've not had official ones from mac yet however there are the promo image and a couple of swatches floating around - mainly on european blogs
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i've not had official ones from mac yet however there are the promo image and a couple of swatches floating around - mainly on european blogs
Mac-Guy
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Oh ok. I thought you had seen several swatches as you had such a strong opinion about Elude.
IMO, it is nearly impossible to swatch b/p - in particular those nude shades - and/or MSF as the effect will only be visible if applied correctly, i.e. buffed out. A thick layer of a product will not tell you if a product works for you or not unless you go for a cakey-face-look, which I am certain you don't wan lol.
I'm NW20 as well (probably more NW 15-18 right now) and Elude gives me a great finish, i.e. semi-matte with a sheen that lets my skin look healthy and glowy in a very natural way. I use the BB + F&B as foundation for a dewy look and Elude complements this combination in a very sophisticated manner. Elude is one of those subtle-is-more products and I wish the formula and shade would be perm as it is an ideal winter shade for me. I got three of them so far - I might go for more depending how quickly I go through the first one. I hope you get a chance to swatch it for yourself.
PS: Once my performances are over, I'll try to sort out my camera to post some swatches of GP (and some other goodies of which I have samples).
IMO, it is nearly impossible to swatch b/p - in particular those nude shades - and/or MSF as the effect will only be visible if applied correctly, i.e. buffed out. A thick layer of a product will not tell you if a product works for you or not unless you go for a cakey-face-look, which I am certain you don't wan lol.
I'm NW20 as well (probably more NW 15-18 right now) and Elude gives me a great finish, i.e. semi-matte with a sheen that lets my skin look healthy and glowy in a very natural way. I use the BB + F&B as foundation for a dewy look and Elude complements this combination in a very sophisticated manner. Elude is one of those subtle-is-more products and I wish the formula and shade would be perm as it is an ideal winter shade for me. I got three of them so far - I might go for more depending how quickly I go through the first one. I hope you get a chance to swatch it for yourself.
PS: Once my performances are over, I'll try to sort out my camera to post some swatches of GP (and some other goodies of which I have samples).
princess sarah
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Your exactly the same skin tone as me, I use NW20 but atm im a little lighter coming into summer. I really like the description of this product from you (and you know you are good at convincing me on products!) I wish I could swatch this or even see it for myself but this collection is not coming to either of my MAC stores. This is the one time I am relying heavily on swatches online to decide on products from this collection. Its so up my alley with the packaging and edgy colouring of restrict and vacant. Elude caught my eye early on but have been unsure until I could see swatches. I cant wait to see a swatch from you Mac Guy when you get a chance.
Im getting the buffer from this collection because I dont have one of my own and I know this is the one brush from my collection that I am missing. Once I can buff... my face will be BUFFED OUT!!
Dude you need a blog for us NW20 pale ones!
Im getting the buffer from this collection because I dont have one of my own and I know this is the one brush from my collection that I am missing. Once I can buff... my face will be BUFFED OUT!!
Dude you need a blog for us NW20 pale ones!
it kills me that i can't afford the buffing brush! i wanted to add it to my kabuki collection!
Sparkling like a Sapphire - todays specktra blog post
Sparkling like a Sapphire - todays specktra blog post
gracie90
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Quote: Originally Posted by princess sarah
Im getting the buffer from this collection because I dont have one of my own and I know this is the one brush from my collection that I am missing. Once I can buff... my face will be BUFFED OUT!!
Definitely get a buffer - my foundation looks so awesome since I've started using the 179 from Semi Precious
Im getting the buffer from this collection because I dont have one of my own and I know this is the one brush from my collection that I am missing. Once I can buff... my face will be BUFFED OUT!!
Definitely get a buffer - my foundation looks so awesome since I've started using the 179 from Semi Precious
hun dont stress about it!!
the prices they ask for the brushes in this collection are not realistic or fair and I am a MAJOR mac whore... don't beat yourself up about it xo
the prices they ask for the brushes in this collection are not realistic or fair and I am a MAJOR mac whore... don't beat yourself up about it xo
it kills me that i can't afford the buffing brush! i wanted to add it to my kabuki collection!
Sparkling like a Sapphire - todays specktra blog post
Mac-Guy
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The brush in this collection has the smallest mark up of all the items as the regular 182 is already $ 49.50 and the GP one is $ 60. Now, it is still a lot of money, but I would not call the price unrealistic or fair. It's just what you have to pay for a good kabuki.
Winthrop44
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I would like to know this too. Usually the couture brushes are very noticeably softer than the regular versions.
luvlydee
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idk if this has been posted but i found swatches of some of these products here..
beaut.ie/blog/2011/gareth-pugh-for-mac-pictures-swatches-gothtastic-experiments/
^sorry but you guys are going to have to copy and paste the link.. its the only way i was able to get it to work
beaut.ie/blog/2011/gareth-pugh-for-mac-pictures-swatches-gothtastic-experiments/
^sorry but you guys are going to have to copy and paste the link.. its the only way i was able to get it to work
Richelle83
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Ardent looks gorgeous! Wonder when it will be available?!
martiangurll
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All this talk of buffing out the BP is getting me twitterpated. I need to stick to my no buy but MAC Guy yr making it so hard...
aradhana
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received my order today...!
i usually skip the 'couture' collections due to the price, but i'm so happy with my gp products...
the lipglass packaging is nothing special (reminds me of the colour craft glosses), but the colours are beautiful...
i'm glad they joined the couture collection with the fashion collab...
i usually skip the 'couture' collections due to the price, but i'm so happy with my gp products...
the lipglass packaging is nothing special (reminds me of the colour craft glosses), but the colours are beautiful...
i'm glad they joined the couture collection with the fashion collab...
Mac really need to step it up a lil.... In the last 2 yrs I've practically bought everything from all collex but this and g&i have really let me down and after trying nars blush and multiples wow so so much easier to blend than Mac!!!!
This is just my opinion so pls no one bite my head off
This is just my opinion so pls no one bite my head off
martiangurll
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I am kind of thinking this way too. Not sure if I am just burned out or I have hoarded so much I really don't see too many unique colors and such. The product is generally good, esp. MSF, e/s and piggies and some of the l/s are pretty unique. In general the products are improving but they could do more with the foundations and blush.
aradhana
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ugh... i love kabuki brushes as much as i love pigments! lol! it's an expensive obsession!
it looks like there is a nice kabuki brush collection on the nars website...but don't ask me what it costs, because i was too scared to look!
