MAC and Gareth Pugh Discussion

[Mac-Guy]

Regarding Restrict, I would love it if they re-release it, even in regular packaging as well! Then I would buy 5 more BU!

It's never a good idea to try lightening a foundation that is too dark for you with a powder product. I second Ahoy's advice on F&B in White, which is an awesome product to lighten up your existing foundation - given the fact that you seem to like the overall product.

In addition, you can certainly use Elude as a highlight powder. If you are between NW10 and NW15, Elude will be a perfect match.

 

[bstar]

Elude is beautiful. So glad that I got one! Unfortunately I can see the edges of the embossed pattern starting to disappear before my eyes!!

 

[Miss Dynamite]

I'll never understand all the hype about Elude...it's a colorless powder with shimmer in it, not really useful for anything and is extremely expensive. o.o

 

[Mac-Guy]

Elude is beautiful. So glad that I got one! Unfortunately I can see the edges of the embossed pattern starting to disappear before my eyes!!

It goes fast, doesn't it? It's so finely milled, which looks wonderful on the skin, but it definitely can also be a curse. However, I feel once the pattern has worn off, it does not seem to shrink so fast anymore. At least, I haven't completely hit pan yet.

 

[xasperadastra]

It goes fast, doesn't it? It's so finely milled, which looks wonderful on the skin, but it definitely can also be a curse. However, I feel once the pattern has worn off, it does not seem to shrink so fast anymore. At least, I haven't completely hit pan yet.

do you use it everyday? usually it takes 4 months before i finish a powder I use everyday and in big quantities!

 

[Mac-Guy]

do you use it everyday? usually it takes 4 months before i finish a powder I use everyday and in big quantities!

Maybe 4 times a week... I don't really count as I mix & match products pretty much every day, so it's hard to tell. One day I might just use Elude as a highlighter whereas on another day, I use it all-over and/or as a setting powder. I only buy products that I actually use - and get good use out of them. Otherwise it is not worth spending $$$ on it.

 

[HOTasFCUK]

I'm NC20.......will Restrict lipstick be okay on me or wash me out??

 

[VampOwl]

It's never a good idea to try lightening a foundation that is too dark for you with a powder product. I second Ahoy's advice on F&B in White, which is an awesome product to lighten up your existing foundation - given the fact that you seem to like the overall product.

In addition, you can certainly use Elude as a highlight powder. If you are between NW10 and NW15, Elude will be a perfect match.

Thanks for the tips! I ended up caving and ordered Elude last night- I can't wait to try it out! I will post back here after I try it with my impressions, if anyone is interested. I also tracked down Vacant l/g. I have been going back and forth with that one (I already have outrage), but am really glad I bit the bullet. I just thought it would look so amazing over Restrict, being as they both have grey hues. Grey + Lavender + Nude =

I think that this collection was my favorite collection released in 2011 (with Naturally as a close second). My finally haul consists of:

Restrict l/s x3
Fervent l/s
Outrage l/g
Vacant l/g
Elude b/p

I finally got all that I wanted from the collection. Now I don't have to have any regrets!

 

[missah]

When I finally decided that Restrict might look good on my lips, the site went out of stock and it costs $54 on our site

 

[princess sarah]

I couldnt believe the prices on this collection for us and how fast it sold out!!! was like that when it hit stores, it was sold out in a day!

I was so happy with my final haul from this collection - Elude, Restrict, Buffer Brush and Strada.... my favourite collection of 2011 for sure

When I finally decided that Restrict might look good on my lips, the site went out of stock and it costs $54 on our site

 

[dancepig]

Another use for Elude - take a fluffy eye brush, swipe through the Elude and then swipe under the lower lashes and the under eye area, helps to keep the eye liner and mascara in place and helps to hide the dark circles (you'll still need concealer, but it dusts nicely over the concealer). Yep, LOVE my Elude (I'm NW20).

 

[elegant-one]

Another use for Elude - take a fluffy eye brush, swipe through the Elude and then swipe under the lower lashes and the under eye area, helps to keep the eye liner and mascara in place and helps to hide the dark circles (you'll still need concealer, but it dusts nicely over the concealer). Yep, LOVE my Elude (I'm NW20).

Yes! I do that too & its wonderful. No raccoon eyes

 

[MACina]

Thank you dancepig!

I have to try this....sounds great!

Another use for Elude - take a fluffy eye brush, swipe through the Elude and then swipe under the lower lashes and the under eye area, helps to keep the eye liner and mascara in place and helps to hide the dark circles (you'll still need concealer, but it dusts nicely over the concealer). Yep, LOVE my Elude (I'm NW20).

 

[dancepig]

You're welcome! Soooo much easier and neater than loose mineral powder.

 

[VampOwl]

I ordered another Restrict yesterday. That makes BU #3 bringing my total amount of Restricts to 4

I just can't imagine ever being Restrictless!

 

[missah]

I ordered another Restrict yesterday. That makes BU #3 bringing my total amount of Restricts to 4

I just can't imagine ever being Restrictless!

Woah! I would love to have even one

 

[MACina]

Me neither....and I am soooo happy that I got BUs too!

I ordered another Restrict yesterday. That makes BU #3 bringing my total amount of Restricts to 4

I just can't imagine ever being Restrictless!

 

[VampOwl]

Yay for BUs! How many BUs did you get? And if you have Vacant l/g from this collection and/or Borealis Cremesheen Glass from Daphne Guinness, try layering them over Restrict! Vacant brings out the lavender tones, and Borealis brings out the gray tones!

 

[missah]

Yay for BUs! How many BUs did you get? And if you have Vacant l/g from this collection and/or Borealis Cremesheen Glass from Daphne Guinness, try layering them over Restrict! Vacant brings out the lavender tones, and Borealis brings out the gray tones!

But it'll cost me $50-$60...

 

[princess sarah]

Try online sellers that are legit. I got the last one from my lady from overseas but there are still a few that are legit and decent sellers that have them around