MAC - Colour Ready Discussion

[dreamer246]

I got my lippies (Impassioned, Show Orchid, & GAT)!!!!!

I've also posted swatches in the swatch thread, if anyone's interested.

And now picture time! (sorry these were a little crappy, and please ignore my bad skin I wasn't wearing makeup)

Impassioned

Show Orchid

Girl About Town

Ahhh, I'm a happy kitten now.

 

[SmokeSignal16]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 I got my lippies (Impassioned, Show Orchid, & GAT)!!!!! I've also posted swatches in the swatch thread, if anyone's interested. And now picture time! (sorry these were a little crappy, and please ignore my bad skin I wasn't wearing makeup) Impassioned Show Orchid Girl About Town Ahhh, I'm a happy kitten now.

You rock those lip colors girl!

 

[nunu]

Winnie, the lippies look amazing on you!

 

[Holy Rapture]

@Winnie

Whoa, nice!!

 

[coachkitten]

Very pretty Winnie! I love your new avatar as well.

 

[jungleland]

They are really nice on you!
And the last picture is so sweet !

 

[Yagmur]

Winnie you look awesome with your new Lippies and in your new Avatar.

I love Impassioned l/s

 

[amber_j]

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Originally Posted by RebekahR really wanting the powder...but..at £15 plus..need to be sure its going to be invisible and not powdery looking.. my MSF is driving me mad at the moment so thinking this may be a good alternative..whats annoying me is the colour transferring all over my office desk..hands..hair bands..err..everything I touch! if this stuff is invisible and sets..it will be my hero!

Did you get the P&P powder in the end? That stuff is amazing! The first time I applied it with a 182, then I tried a 181. Both picked up too much product and I looked ever so slightly ashy. I now apply it with a 188 dupe and the result is flawless. You can still see the glow of my MSFN coming through, but my t-zone is more matte and I get less product transfer from the MFSN (that really annoys me too!).

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Originally Posted by NeonKitty I am so frustrated. IDK WTF but the last few days my foundation in my t-zone looks like $hi-. After like 2 hrs it's migrating and peeling. I am uber annoyed. I'm cleaning, exfoliating, moisturizing, moisturizing again, moisturizing AGAIN, priming, refined zone, studio sculpt, transparent powder....I'm at a loss. I feel like there is some big secret to foundation application I'm not aware of. Either that or all foundations in the known universe have declared war upon me (clearly this is the most logical explanation).

Maybe you're using too much moisturiser?

If I use too much I find my primer and make-up can't hold on to my skin and they just slide off after a while.

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Originally Posted by petitetamtam Hi girls I bought the prep and prime powder yesterday, since I wanted something against my shiny forehead. But when I applied it, it seemes to have like no effect at all actually not a lot of product got on my face with my brush... So need your help which brush do you use to apply it and is there anything else I have to think about???

I use a 188 dupe. I prefer that to kabuki brushes.

 

[petitetamtam]

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Originally Posted by amber_j I use a 188 dupe. I prefer that to kabuki brushes.

thanks for your recommendation well the prob. was that my brush didn´t pick up enough powder...basically I didn´t open it right...silly me

 

[alka1]

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August 2009 BEST $$$ M.A.C. Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder ($21). This loose powder is described as “an invisible way to set makeup.” It has a finely milled cornstarch-based texture that feels weightless and, despite its pure white color, actually does go on transparent. I asked a M.A.C. makeup artist with a darker skin tone to show me how this powder looked on her hand, and sure enough, it didn’t appear whitish or ashen. This finishes matte with just a hint of shine, and is a good choice for oily skin that needs extra absorbency. This is not recommended for blemish-prone skin because cornstarch can “feed” the bacteria that contribute to acne. This powder can be used over most shades of foundation without affecting the color.

I don't know if this was posted or not, but Paula Begoun (cosmeticscop.com) rated the P+P powder as the best product for the month of August. she can be very picky with these ratings so it's a big deal that she chose this as the best of the month!

 

[MzzRach]

Thanks for that, alka. Interesting to read - I did not know cornstarch could "feed" acne bacteria, that is useful information to have!

 

[TISH1124]

Winnie you look hot in those lips!!! Rock it girl...you really need London life...Fuschia / berry colors look hot on you


Amber_J...welcome back!!!

 

[coachkitten]

Welcome back Amber! You were missed!!

 

[MzzRach]

^^^ Ladies, that post from Amber is dated in May - so I do not think she has returned yet. I know she is on my mind a lot!

 

[TISH1124]

^^^ you are so right...I forgot how old this collection is!!

 

[coachkitten]

Duh! I totally forgot as well!