I warned folks that LL may be more like a highlight only for certain skin tones. I do have one idea for you, though…you could try to apply a little bit of it where you want the most color concentration with a slightly damp brush. You'll have to be careful to blend the edges out, but it might help bring out the base color a bit. It might also increase the shimmer too, though. Also, different brushes really change how LL looks on me, so you could try a few you don't normally use for your cheeks to see how it comes out. When it works, it works really beautifully….it's still my favorite item from this collection and I've got quite a few I really love. It's a surprisingly subdued color! I actually like the old lady aspect of it, but it was a bit of a shocker the first time I tried it on. A gloss like Narcissus or Richly Revered will change it up really nicely for something more direct and dramatic. I just want to say, personally I knew this collection would have a lot of products that wouldn't be everyone's taste or look good on everyone. That's why I went out of my way to write these detailed reviews. You can count on me! If there's a collection that has pros and cons, 'ole Liba will for sure come right out and break it all down.
This way you save money and hassle and other people can get their hands on the products - win/win situation! I'm REALLY please MAC did this collection, because while it's not for everyone, when it's good, it's awesome and unusual - I'd rather they take some risks and do some collections that are kind of specialized! That's the advantage of lots of collections. There have been collections that were just all wrong for me and when they'd come up, I'd be happy I could save some money and then move on! Divine Night strikes me as a collection that's more targeted to older women and their color and texture needs, but with a few things that will be fun and different for the risk taking people of all ages. When some collection for porcelain pale teenagers comes out (and you know it will), I will smile and nod and wish I could pull everything off, and then put my money back in my purse. (I'm not trying to call you out in particular - just quoting you to be a reference for my comment
) I much prefer layering the MSF colors too, rather than swirling - so many different effects if you do it that way. I layer this one too, to make sure I have just the right amount of gold. I hope MAC does something similar with just that base color too, because it's just beyond gorgeous on its own! Looks really cute! That blush you are wearing is PERFECT for it! Plus your happy smile is cheering up my day :bigthumb: Thanks for that!
