MAC and Gareth Pugh Discussion

[liba]

Liba, did you every get a chance to try out the EL Renutritiv powder (I think that's the correct name) before it was d/c? The finish comes very close to Elude. I just loved the EL powder in "translucent." If I remember correctly, it retailed for over 50 bucks but it was one of the most "moisturizing" powders on the market w/o looking too dry, powdery or matte on the skin. I'm so pleased that Elude gives me the same effect as I ran out of all my EL BU's.

Moisturizing powder sure sounds like an oxymoron to me

I'm just happy if powder doesn't make my face feel coated and heavy. I used Shu Uemura powder only for years, even though it was kind of a pain, since it was loose. I also had a Shiseido pressed powder way back when too. I guess back then if you wanted a really light colored, finely milled powder, you had to go Japanese.

The funny thing about Elude's finish is that it's actually pretty retro, as far as I'm concerned; the only difference being you don't have to fuss with it to get just the right ratio of coverage to heaviness on the skin like old powders and that it lightens without leaving a white layer over your natural skin tone like the old ones could do.

I do really love the Careblend formula, but it's definitely more casual than Elude. I am definitely the type that has no problem leaving the house without any powder or foundation and just some blush or highlighter slapped on. My moisturizer is fantastic and leaves a really glowing finish on its own, so that sure helps: http://www.rodial.co.uk/product/prescriptions-anti-ageing/glamtox-day-SPF18/201 Costs a pretty penny, but it's pretty impressive- you see what my skin looks like bare!

 

[princess sarah]

Oh libra.. you are selling me on Restrict!! (And normally that is Mac Guy that does that!) I have been wanting more reviews on this lipstick and you have given a wonderful and honest review. I really think I want this lipstick now instead of the vacant lipglass

Thankyou, Thankyou & Thankyou!

 

[liba]

Oh libra.. you are selling me on Restrict!! (And normally that is Mac Guy that does that!) I have been wanting more reviews on this lipstick and you have given a wonderful and honest review. I really think I want this lipstick now instead of the vacant lipglass

Thankyou, Thankyou & Thankyou!

When it comes to the lippies, in order of must buy to least, I'd say Outrage>Restrict>Fervent>Vacant, just based on most unusual and least likely to be seen again. I think Restrict is only a buy if you know you can use Elude, while Vacant would be more forgiving. Outrage is still the winner overall, though.

 

[Edelmc]

OK - Here's the Elude comparison!

This is in a sunny room, but still with flash. Fresh washed skin with moisturizer and that's it:


And here's same room, same light conditions. Elude applied with a 131 all over the face, nothing else.


Stunning - I love it! Plus it photographs great because it's barely light reflective! I dunno, I might need to be like Mac-Guy and buy backups!

I love your reviews! I think I might get this! I am nw10-15 most of the time with alot of red on my cheeks. I normally wear msfn or prep & prime over face and body, studio moisture tint or studio sculpt. Will elude give me a new finish in my foundation/face powder wardrobe?

 

[Edelmc]

Review of the metal x shadow http://beaut.ie/blog/2011/gareth-pugh-for-mac-pictures-swatches-gothtastic-experiments/

 

[elegant-one]

Liba, did you every get a chance to try out the EL Renutritiv powder (I think that's the correct name) before it was d/c? The finish comes very close to Elude. I just loved the EL powder in "translucent." If I remember correctly, it retailed for over 50 bucks but it was one of the most "moisturizing" powders on the market w/o looking too dry, powdery or matte on the skin. I'm so pleased that Elude gives me the same effect as I ran out of all my EL BU's.

I can't believe this - I loved that EL translucent powder & it was all I ever used! The best powder ever - ever.

 

[katred]

When it comes to the lippies, in order of must buy to least, I'd say Outrage>Restrict>Fervent>Vacant, just based on most unusual and least likely to be seen again. I think Restrict is only a buy if you know you can use Elude, while Vacant would be more forgiving. Outrage is still the winner overall, though.

I'd put them in the exact same order. And Elude looks wonderful on you- so radiant!

 

[Anneri]

I can't believe this - I loved that EL translucent powder & it was all I ever used! The best powder ever - ever.

Mac-Guy and Elegant, as far as I know, the EL Re-Nutriv Pressed Powder was not really discontinued - I think it has a new packaging and was slightly reformulated. The MUAs I met at work last month all raved about it, so I got one too, and its really fab!
It's this one: http://www.esteelauder.com/product/...v/Intensive-Comfort-Pressed-Powder/index.tmpl

 

[Mac-Guy]

I can't believe this - I loved that EL translucent powder & it was all I ever used! The best powder ever - ever.

You are my soulmate

I have one very very very last BU of the EL powder

, but Elude will do a fine job replacing it. Do you remember how much the EL powder was? It was around 50 bucks if I remember correctly...

 

[elegant-one]

You are my soulmate

I have one very very very last BU of the EL powder

, but Elude will do a fine job replacing it. Do you remember how much the EL powder was? It was around 50 bucks if I remember correctly...

I was going to tell you the exact same thing

Yes, I believe it was about $50. I still have some of it left too.

 

[elegant-one]

Oh, I just got my Restrict lipstick & I LOVE LOVE it!

Its a bit darker more slight pinked beige greyed nude than Double Spin. You just can't cake it on. It does not make me look dead at all. It makes my mauvey pigmented lips this very elegant slight pinked slight lilac nude color - just lovely. Its a little sticky but is fine once it warms on the lips. Tastes very yummy vanilla cake like

Any pastel gloss would look divine over it.

 

[elegant-one]

Soooo, overnight free shipping code still worked so I finally talked myself into ordering Elude BP

liba - Mac Guy

And, I just ordered a BU of Restrict ls. I love every pink, lilac, peach, nude, rose other ls that I have lightly applied over Restrict.

 

[elegant-one]

Double Spin - left, GP Restrict - right

 

[HOTasFCUK]

Thanks for the pics elegant-one! Do you have any swatch pics on skin?? I can't decide which one i want!!

 

[Piarpreet]

yes please! swatches

 

[pemily]

still no e/s????
man they are slack!

 

[LMD84]

Double Spin - left, GP Restrict - right

so pretty! i'll be buying restrict

 

[Mac-Guy]

Some of my GP BU's

 

[elegant-one]

Well, the only reason I didn't because the way that it looks on my hand will not look that way on your lips. But sure, I can do that today in natural lighting which I did not have last night.

With this lipstick, I feel like your skin tone & natural lip color will determine if it works for you.

Mac Guy -

 

[elegant-one]

Double Spin - left, Restrict - right

sorry - really cloudy here today. This is the best I could get.



And Peeps - MAC extended its FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING!!!!! WOOT