I went to a MAC store to check these out today. I have some areas of darkened pigmented areas on my cheeks and above my lips. At the SA's suggestion, I used the orange Recharge cream over the areas. I buffed it into my skin with the 159 brush, which I thought worked really well to allow layer able coverage. To my surprise, the discoloration really disappeared using this orange tone. I didn't need much at all. I didn't want to COVER it like a foundation, just use enough so that it seemed to disappear. I was shocked to see it gone, gone, gone. Just even complexion (with a touch of orange) in the mirror. I used a light bit of the MAC BB cream overall to even out my entire face with the 159 brush. Then I used a a bit of the Adjust pressed powder to set the whole look and add a slight touch of color. The Adjust is a pretty subtle color--it looked like a soft bonne mine effect. I really, really liked the look- it was pretty and glowy. I did get breakthrough glow on my forehead after about 5 hours (not surprisingly, I think the BB is moisturizing?) One thing is that I'm not 100% sure of the longevity of the Recharge CC Cream. Later tonight, I could see a touch of the discoloration showing a bit (although a lot less than usual). One thing to think about, and play with. If anyone has any suggestions or thoughts about longevity, please let me know? I'm NC15. Also, I tried the Illuminate/purple powder as an all-over color at the store (the SA suggested that I try it that way), and I really disliked it. It was far too cool for my warm skin. No surprise I guess, as Erine1881 and Mac Guy say, only where needed.
