MAC - Colour Ready Discussion

[LMD84]

Ernie i don't find that using refined zone adds that much extra time on my face! it dries very very quickly so you can pretty much put your foundation or powder on straight after.

i'm still loving the powder! it's sooo soft! i've never used loose powder before though so i'm not used to a sifter! i made a big of a mess this morning when shaking it about!

 

[Meryl]

I have now had the Line Filler for over a week and every day this week, I have forgotten to use it.

All these extra steps are too much for me.

I have the RZ and never forget to use it because it is a just a light dab on my nose. For some reason, I remember the pores on my nose.

I bought the white powder today, I'll let you guys know what I think about it tomorrow. I can't imagine I could like it better than my Sheer Select in NC5.

 

[fm7228]

Could someone please post the ingredient list to the Prep + Prime Line Filler?

Thanks in advance.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by fm7228 Could someone please post the ingredient list to the Prep + Prime Line Filler? Thanks in advance.

 

[Ernie]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 Ernie i don't find that using refined zone adds that much extra time on my face! it dries very very quickly so you can pretty much put your foundation or powder on straight after. i'm still loving the powder! it's sooo soft! i've never used loose powder before though so i'm not used to a sifter! i made a big of a mess this morning when shaking it about!

Okay, maybe I'll get this too then!
Yeah, I made a mess too, on my black pants...

 

[LMD84]

lol! at least my powder only went on the bed sheets and my naked leg! for some reason i always put my makeup on when in my underwear! never fully clothed! it just doesn't feel right!

 

[Meryl]

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Originally Posted by Kitiara Im kinda sad there arent alot of reviews on the powder yet. Alot of "i loves" but no like explaining it much. Mine is for sure gonna be here tomarrow. Anyone with really dry skin try this yet? If so, what were the results?

I used it properly for the first time today and as I suspected, I don't love it as much as my Select Sheer Pressed.

I don't wear foundation, so my Select Sheer Pressed gives me a sheer, translucent glow with just a hint of NW5 colour. Exactly what I want.

The Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder doesn't give me a translucent glow, it just takes away the shine. I think it would look better if I wore foundation, but I don't, so this powder may be useless to me.

I wonder if I should return it, I almost never return anything.

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

I ordered the powder today, so excited to get it.

 

[wifey806]

I'm using MAC's Matte Texture pretty much everyday and have zero complaints. Sometimes i use Givenchy's equivalent instead. How would u ladies/gents say the Refined Zone compares to Matte?

 

[Nzsallyb]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 I checked out Color Ready yesterday. This collection is LE here (besides Refined Zone which is an Asia exclusive product). Plus we did not get Show Orchid nor Impassioned, in place were Lustering (which I already own), and Chatterbox (which I've tried on before and didn't like it). BOO! I am so disappointed because I've been wanting Show Orchid since forever. I bought the powder, but I think I should get a backup since it's LE here. Arrrgh.

ah damnit if it is LE in singapore, it will be guaranteed to be LE in NZ (WHEN it eventually gets here!?!?!?!)

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Originally Posted by LMD84 lol! at least my powder only went on the bed sheets and my naked leg! for some reason i always put my makeup on when in my underwear! never fully clothed! it just doesn't feel right!

haha me too!

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by Nzsallyb ah damnit if it is LE in singapore, it will be guaranteed to be LE in NZ (WHEN it eventually gets here!?!?!?!)

I hope not! It sucks when the perm stuff comes over as LE.

 

[MrsMay]

^^ There's no TOD on the Aussie website, so hopefully these will be perm online here too.

I bought the line filler today, will see how it goes. Will probably go back and get the refined zone as well.

 

[melmaha]

Hey guys, here's my experience with the transparent powder:

My skin is pretty dry, so I generally don't use powder for the oil control - it's to combat the oily residue left by my tinted moisturiser! I used my 181SE kabuki for application, but it's a little small - I might upgrade to the 182 or try my 129. The sifter container was very easy to use.

My NW15 skin is usually quite sensitive, but I'm pleased to say that there were no breakouts, the powder was not visible, nor did it cling to any dry patches, and there was definitely no white cast. Since I work indoors, the air conditioning makes me a little oily in the afternoon, but at 5pm my skin was completely normal. I feel like this might clear up the acne I've been experiencing on my t-zone lately.

I bought this as a possible substitute for Laura Mercier Translucent Powder, which is a fantastic product but is getting too expensive for me nowadays. I also used less product than I normally would if I was using LM. It cost $42 AUD and the counter tells me this will be permanent even in Australia, so it looks like I'm making the switch to MAC - sorry Laura!!

 

[dreamer246]

I picked up my backup of the powder today.

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

I love the Line Filler and Refined Zone. I use them over moisturizer, under makeup. :3

 

[bis]

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Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny I love the Line Filler and Refined Zone. I use them over moisturizer, under makeup. :3

Where are you using the line filler? Under your eyes under the concealer as well?

 

[Nzsallyb]

i am hoping to pick up the powder on friday (if it has arrived!!) please be there mac!!!!

 

[coachkitten]

I finally went to the MAC counter today and bought the powder and the refine zone. I can't wait to try these out.

 

[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).

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

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Originally Posted by bis Where are you using the line filler? Under your eyes under the concealer as well?

I use it on my forehead and cheeks, because I have acne scars. It's not really meant to fill those, but it does help soften the look of my skin and reduce the appearance of the scars. :3