MAC The Matte Lip Collection (Oct 9, 2014)

ARmakeupjunkie

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Yeah, when I say "hype" I just mean that there seems to be some excitement around it and more attention being paid to it than I'd thought there would be. I don't normally wear that type of color, but that's because I've never had the opportunity to. I'm still rather new to unusual lip colors (and among my friends and family, anything that isn't a mild pink is considered to be "unusual"), so the issue with SiS is that I'm trying to figure out if people want it for the novelty factor (or simply because they're edgy/artsy/fearless), or if this is a color that will work out surprisingly well for most people.

When Dodgy Girl was released, I bought it thinking that it would be sort of a novelty item, that I'd wear it around the house or on Halloween or something. I figured everyone on Specktra was excited for it because they're more artsy or edgy than I am, or because they were like me and liked the novelty of it. When I actually received it and tried it on, I realized that everyone wanted it because it legitimately looks nice on most people. They knew something I didn't know, since they all had more experience with purple lipstick than I did. I'm trying to determine if this is what is likely to happen with SiS. I don't *think* this is the type of color I'd fully enjoy, but then again, that's how I felt about Dodgy Girl at first, and now I own two tubes of it! I think I'm still leaning toward buying SiS just in case. I don't want to regret not buying it.
This is not a collection with someone's name on it so, I think you will find that there will be more available stock. Whilel things will sale out, it will not go as fast as DG did so you should be able to try it on at a counter or store, if there is one near you, without worrying about buying before you know for sure you want it. With all that said, even if you buy it first, on line, get it and not like it, I'm sure there will be people on here that would buy it from you if you put it up for sale, or, you could give it to a friend/family member or just return it. I'm sure people will throw lipsticks at me for saying return an item but, I'm good with that. HTH!
 

Sandy072

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Hey [@]MACina[/@] do you happen to have Cozy Up to compare to pander me? Pretty please? :) The more I look at fashion revival I want it!
 

MACina

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The more I look at fashion revival I want it!
Sorry, I don' t have that lipstick
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MandyVanHook

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I think BGRR looks beautiful, but I think I would have to use something more like Pander Me in order for it to look like BGRR after I apply it to my lips.. Colors always come out much more rosy on my lips, even when it is a seemingly opaque lipstick. I guess it's the cool mauve undertones in my lips that always show through.
 

lipstickaddict

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You are welcome!!!!


@MRV , I am the opposite....I like BGRR better because it is has more "rosiness".Hence it suits me better.
Thank you so much for the swatches @MACina--you are a star!!! I absolutely love how BGRR looks on your skin tone. The "rosiness" is so beautiful on you.
I think that I will likely skip PM because I too like a bit more rosiness (I wear Kinda Sexy a lot and it is perfection, especially as it has that hint of rosiness too). Thanks again!
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sparklyy

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I'd like to know too ._.
a group of friends (myself included there) always check this IG account to look for new swatches, but if she's shady, I might as well unfollow her and look somewhere else.

I really hope I can swatch them in store when they are released, but I'm also afraid I'm not gonna be able to get anything just because I work when the store is opening :(
My ever changing list now is Pander Me, Damn Glamorous and Fashion Revival!
 

breatheonbeat

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I think BGRR looks beautiful, but I think I would have to use something more like Pander Me in order for it to look like BGRR after I apply it to my lips.. Colors always come out much more rosy on my lips, even when it is a seemingly opaque lipstick. I guess it's the cool mauve undertones in my lips that always show through.
same here! maybe this is why we do so well with oranges though?

i'm debating saving my b2m stuff for this (i have 7!!!! lol), but they are already burning a hole in my pocket... i'm sure i'll use them up and end up just buying these anyway. #willpower ...

speaking of willpower, i already bought candy corn. i opened the bag on the way home. i'm brewing pumpkin coffee right now. i couldn't even wait. my birthday is september 8th, so i start around then...

edit: ps, reading about the troll and getting upset.... poor karly. ugh. i would get so angry when people would @ her. my friend (her name is tgifabulous+#'s on ig) isn't even on specktra(i don't think she is, anyway), and ended up telling someone off bc they kept @'ing tm..
 

Dolly Snow

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same here! maybe this is why we do so well with oranges though?

i'm debating saving my b2m stuff for this (i have 7!!!! lol), but they are already burning a hole in my pocket... i'm sure i'll use them up and end up just buying these anyway. #willpower ...

speaking of willpower, i already bought candy corn. i opened the bag on the way home. i'm brewing pumpkin coffee right now. i couldn't even wait. my birthday is september 8th, so i start around then...

edit: ps, reading about the troll and getting upset.... poor karly. ugh. i would get so angry when people would @ her. my friend (her name is tgifabulous+#'s on ig) isn't even on specktra(i don't think she is, anyway), and ended up telling someone off bc they kept @'ing tm..
Happy late Birthday! Also I love Pumpkin coffee, I went to winco and picked some up. Soo good.
And I also saw that, there is no need to @..tm
 

breatheonbeat

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Happy late Birthday! Also I love Pumpkin coffee, I went to winco and picked some up. Soo good.
And I also saw that, there is no need to @..tm
aw thank you!!! and omg it is amazing. off topic, but is winco a westcoast thing?! i've never heard of it- we have 7-11, quick chek and wawa (wawa is a little more south of me in nj though)

if i do b2m, i'll have to do la vie en rouge, because that's one i know i won't end up swapping or anything... if i still have the b2m containers by then :x otherwise i'll just buy it like a normal person.
 

Dolly Snow

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aw thank you!!! and omg it is amazing. off topic, but is winco a westcoast thing?! i've never heard of it- we have 7-11, quick chek and wawa (wawa is a little more south of me in nj though)

if i do b2m, i'll have to do la vie en rouge, because that's one i know i won't end up swapping or anything... if i still have the b2m containers by then :x otherwise i'll just buy it like a normal person.
Yea it is lol, but I think they are branching out towards the east aswell.
But it is amazing, Pumpkin Coffee. Makes the home smell like fall? right?! Love it!
During the winter they have like Gingerbread coffee, and peppermint too. Also a few others I can't remember lol So good!
 

MandyVanHook

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same here! maybe this is why we do so well with oranges though?  i'm debating saving my b2m stuff for this (i have 7!!!! lol), but they are already burning a hole in my pocket... i'm sure i'll use them up and end up just buying these anyway. #willpower ...  speaking of willpower, i already bought candy corn. i opened the bag on the way home. i'm brewing pumpkin coffee right now. i couldn't even wait. my birthday is september 8th, so i start around then...  edit: ps, reading about the troll and getting upset.... poor karly. ugh. i would get so angry when people would @ her. my friend (her name is tgifabulous+#'s on ig) isn't even on specktra(i don't think she is, anyway), and ended up telling someone off bc they kept @'ing tm..
Hahaha, I've been eating on a bag of candy corn for a week! Love the stuff. My hubby calls me Mandy Corn lol. Try to stay strong... or not! Haha, I have no willpower. I think that after Brooke Shields, Rocky Horror, and the mattes, I'm going to have to really crack down!
 
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