MAC Hey, Sailor! (Summer 2012) Discussion

[Knope2012]

I would say yes. I have pink undertones as well with redness in my cheeks.

The trick is to cancel out the redness first - the emphasis on cancelling it out rather than trying to cover it. I use a tiny amount of Studio Sculpt and mix it with a drop of F&B mixing medium. Apply it to the cheeks and blend it out from there. I use the Set Powder in Soft Yellow to set and further cancel our redness - only apply it to the redness. Mind you, this does not cover redness completely, but it evens out the skin tone and prepares it for shades like Fleet Fast that would be too pink/coral on bare skin for pale NW complexions. Finally, I strongly recommend using a contour color that is neutral-cool (rather than a brown or beige one) as the shadowing will nicely complement the coral in FF without looking too pinkish. I hope this helps.

It helps a lot, thanks! I need to place a Pro order one of these days and pick up Soft Yellow. I think I'd better grab FF off Nordstrom's before it's gone. Thanks again!

 

[Mac-Guy]

I'm not MAC Guy but I have skin similar to yours and I love Fleet Fast.

Me too. It will be (or is) my favorite summer shade. At least for now.

 

[txfordgirl]

I am a newbie to the site....I got my little black box on Friday...

 

[txfordgirl]

 

[rosieposie75]

Texting, ordering/putting on make up and driving don't mix!

Yes I was very responsible, and I still managed to be 15 minutes early for work! I was pretty impressed with myself

 

[xpinkglitter]

So my box was supposed to arrive today so I went outside to see if it arrived yet and it didn't. So I came back in and looked up the tracking information and apparently it was delivered 20 minutes ago...

uh..MAC!?

 

[OhSoJaded]

Do you mind describing FF for me? I so want it but am not sure it will suit me -- I'm NW20 with some redness in the cheeks.

Thanks for your help.

I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner! I didn't notice this until I skimmed through past posts. I'm sure you might have gotten answers already, but I didn't want to ignore you, haha.

I swatched/pre-ordered this at Nordies, so I haven't had a lot of time to play w/ this yet. Picking it up on Thurs but I'm not sure how it'll look w/ redness in the cheeks. Ny initial thought is that it might help bring the peachiness of the blush out? Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

From my initial swatch, it was definitely a beautiful coral, peachy pink. Like the TC blushes, it blended out beautifully and the sheen helped make my cheeks look like I had a natural, "I've just been in the sun" glow.

Hope that helps, sorry I didn't have more info re: the redness.

 

[dollluv21]

yay! my ordered came this morning.

i love everything. i was a little scared of fleet fast, i thought it would be to light on my skin tone ( im nw45 mac) but its gorg and salute is a very nice lipstick i used chestnut lipliner and orange tampera lipgloss its just lovely. getting red racer on thursday and nautical navy

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[Icecaramellatte]

I'm not caught up on this thread but I need to post my initial thoughts before I forget them. I got my box today.

I got:

-Jaunty eyeshadow - haven't swatched yet but it looks like a color I will love. I love all of these neutral taupey colors

-Barefoot eyeshadow - love all golds - someone mentioned henna and I am reminded of it too - I must go dig that one out to compare

-Fleet Fast blush - Love it! Did I need it? No - I have bought so many of these corally pink blushes this season. But it is really pretty.

-Crew highlighter - I'm not caring about the colors so much. I really bought it for highlighter use, not blush so I'm fine with the changing color layers - I just tried this on top of my already made up face and I was just seeing a white color. I did remind me of how Lightscapade was looking on me. I must play around with this more.

-To Catch a Sailor - Oh I should have listened to my Specktra friends and skipped this one. The frost is not bothering me but it is just too light for me. It almost looks white on my lips - ick! I did put
-Blessedly Rich on top of it and I really like the look of them together.

-Riviera Life - I added this one in at the last minute. I just put a bit on my bottom lip and smooshed them together. It looks like a full application. Boy is this orange! I do think Chanel Calypso looks more red than this one. It looks pure orange to me. I really like it though. I may turn into a bright lips girl with this one.
-Emerald Sea power point pencil - I haven't used this yet, just swatched but I had to get it because I have made it my business to own all mac green eye liners

-Au Rose Sun Tint - haven't tried yet

-SunDipped Bronzer - I meant to wait to try this in store but somehow it ended up in my cart. I was really looking for a lighter bronzer to use in winter months. I'm pretty happy with Stila Sun 2 - my favorite and refined golden (second fave) but I find them to be too much when I want to slightly warm up my winter pale skin. I put sundipped under the cheek bones and I can see it but on my temples it looks a little ashy. This might work for winter but definitely not now. I don't know why but it just occurred to me to look for a winter bronzer in winter tirme. Yikes!

167 SH brush - I haven't tried this yet but I really love mini brushes so I had to get it.

I debated whether or not I should post this mini review. I just got the stuff and I already have a full face of makeup on but I know if I wait, it just may not happen. I went shopping yesterday and I'm on product overload. I figured I should post in case it helps someone who is going to the stores on Thursday.

Off to catch up on this thread.

 

[luvlydee]

167 SH brush - I haven't tried this yet but I really love mini brushes so I had to get it.

Thanks for your review!

(i reposted the 3 things i ordered from this collection)
Im glad that crew highlighter reminds you of lightscapade because i swatch lightscapade at the store last week and i liked how it looked on me but iw anted to see crew first .
OMG to catch a sailor looked white?!? uggh. i thought it was going to be like a nice golden color
I also ordered the brush because i love mini brushes lol

 

[luvlydee]

yay! my ordered came this morning.

i love everything. i was a little scared of fleet fast, i thought it would be to light on my skin tone ( im nw45 mac) but its gorg and salute is a very nice lipstick i used chestnut lipliner and orange tampera lipgloss its just lovely. getting red racer on thursday and nautical navy

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which other lipstick did you get? i see 2 but you only mentioned salute lol

 

[MACerette]

I think I need a damn anti- MU sponsor!

The Vera powders should suffice. There...

 

[MACerette]

Just got a delivery at work

Now everyone here thinks I'm a nut case for ordering so much makeup.

And what a lovely sight it was...

 

[dollluv21]

which other lipstick did you get? i see 2 but you only mentioned salute lol

oh sorry i got sail la vie. its very nice also . its like a reddish orange, riverea life looks great over it

 

[liba]

yay! my ordered came this morning.

i love everything. i was a little scared of fleet fast, i thought it would be to light on my skin tone ( im nw45 mac) but its gorg and salute is a very nice lipstick i used chestnut lipliner and orange tampera lipgloss its just lovely. getting red racer on thursday and nautical navy

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I love hearing about everyone who's taking a chance on Salute. Post a picture if you can, I know I will after Thurs. rolls around!

 

[Icecaramellatte]

I've got 2 lists! One for my personal favorites and one for the nicest products overall:

My faves: Sail la Vie > Riviera Life > Send Me Sailing > Salute > Seaside body oil

Overall nicest (in no particular order): Fleet Fast, Sun Dipped, Send Me Sailing, Sail la Vie, 167SH (it's sooo soft!)


The drawback for me with Crew is it's quite glittery, which seriously limits it for my skin. It doesn't show pores and the glitter is clear, but I find the sparkles combined with the overall texture accentuate any dryness or fine lines on me - I'd have to be having my best skin days for it not to be artificial looking. Also, that level of glitter I can't really use from the end of fall, through winter into early spring...I only like glitter in very summery situations. I think I'm also biased because the EDSFs are so perfect and flattering for me, that anything without that beautiful sheer finish is a step down in my mind. I think Crew is best on younger folks than I.

I love hearing about everyone who's taking a chance on Salute. Post a picture if you can, I know I will after Thurs. rolls around!

I'm not really getting any glitter from this Maybe once the stripes wear down. I see the off white color looks glittery though.

 

[dollluv21]

I've got 2 lists! One for my personal favorites and one for the nicest products overall:

My faves: Sail la Vie > Riviera Life > Send Me Sailing > Salute > Seaside body oil

Overall nicest (in no particular order): Fleet Fast, Sun Dipped, Send Me Sailing, Sail la Vie, 167SH (it's sooo soft!)


The drawback for me with Crew is it's quite glittery, which seriously limits it for my skin. It doesn't show pores and the glitter is clear, but I find the sparkles combined with the overall texture accentuate any dryness or fine lines on me - I'd have to be having my best skin days for it not to be artificial looking. Also, that level of glitter I can't really use from the end of fall, through winter into early spring...I only like glitter in very summery situations. I think I'm also biased because the EDSFs are so perfect and flattering for me, that anything without that beautiful sheer finish is a step down in my mind. I think Crew is best on younger folks than I.

I love hearing about everyone who's taking a chance on Salute. Post a picture if you can, I know I will after Thurs. rolls around!

i will i was planning to do swatches on thursday, because i want to have red racer lol but i will post pictures of me wearing all the products on thurs

 

[PixieDancer]

Just saw T's review of the make up bags (which I really really want) and the tote. Seriously considering the tote too, even if I know I will not use it much. SO cute...

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???

I think I'm going to take my chances and wait and see if the bags show up at a CCO. I was just at the one nearby a week ago and they still had the Fafi totes. That way I can get them for a discount. And if they don't show up there, it wasn't meant to be. But I'm sure a lot of people will find they bags pricey and will skip them... Fingers crossed!

 

[honey on boost]

Uh oh! I never have stuff delivered to my house because the mail man just leaves them on the front door and anybody can steal them. Did you try looking around your front door/patio? I know my old guy used to hide my packages behind plants, chairs etc. I hope you find it

yay! my ordered came this morning.

i love everything. i was a little scared of fleet fast, i thought it would be to light on my skin tone ( im nw45 mac) but its gorg and salute is a very nice lipstick i used chestnut lipliner and orange tampera lipgloss its just lovely. getting red racer on thursday and nautical navy

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[lyseD]

What's everybody's favorite product(s) from this collection?

Mine are Crew, Fleet Fast, Sun Dipped, and Emerald Sea. Special mentions go to the 167SH!

Happy to see someone likes Emerald Sea!