MAC Divine Night Collection (October 17, 2013)

[liba]

Dammit!

I just checked beautypedia's info on Loreal Nude Magic and they shoot it down due to poor sun protection (not a problem as I can wear sunscreen underneath) and a high content of alcohol (which is a big no no of mine)

On the other hand, the Mineralize foundation recommended by liba et al, while it is apparently aimed at dry skin, it is categorized in the "Best" section

I am beginning to feel like finding the perfect foundation is impossible!

It's not impossible to find a perfect foundation, but personally, my attitude is it's better to have at least 2 different foundations, with different finishes, for different types of looks and different occasions. I use Matchmaster for when I want a porcelain bisque, formal sort of finish and I use Mineralize for more day to day wear. I'm not the sort of person who wears foundation every day, but for all day ware, I'd rather have something gentle and with some hydration for my dry skin. For going out at night, I'm less picky about that, but I avoid foundations that are for oil control or oily or combination skin. My main thing is I care about how the finish looks - for day to day, I only want the most natural looking finish I can find, and for me, that's something with a little dewiness, to combat the dry skin.

Once you start thinking of it in terms of finish and whatever other goals you have for your foundation, it becomes easier to narrow it down. Of course, you need the best possible skin tone match too (MAC works really well for me on that, but there are a lot of people who never feel like they're getting a good match with MAC, so there's that). You must go somewhere in person where you can be assisted in matching a perfect shade for you - with good lighting and knowledgeable people to help you and obviously testers and hopefully samples to take home before you decide.

 

[liba]

I noticed the PRO discount is applying now to the items from DN that I have saved in my shopping cart... to buy or skip? Decisions decisions! HeeHee

I'm not sure what's in your cart, but if Lavish Living is in there, I am going to have to say BUY.

 

[lyseD]

GET. THEM. ALL. I got into MAC pigments when I discovered a CCO had opened in my city. I bought three old holiday sets because I wanted to try pigments without buying full sizes. And I actually prefer the vials because I can't possibly use up a full size jar! Took a little while for me to learn how to work with them bc I am eyeshadow challenged (loose or pressed smh). Now I am obsessed with collecting them! I've been combing through the CB and there are tons so get tah gettin' lol! All I know is, this year's sets have grey glitter AND I NEED IT NOW!

I'm still planning to get them all. Don't have any yet and like you I can't imagine using a full size jar, so the sets look like a great way to start (no CCOs around here).

Not good for my wallet though, especially as I'm not sure if we'll get any break at all between Divine Nights and the sets launching here. My list for these holiday collections is far too long, something might have to give, just not sure what!

You're right about a full size jar. I pulled out my sample (from the MAC counter) of Old Gold yesterday and there is probably enough in the sample to last me a lifetime.

I did go to the dollar store and buy some small jars so I could give samples to my niece. I took 1/2 tsp. out of each and you couldn't even tell.

 

[lyseD]

Would someone mind telling me what a CCO is?

Cosmetics Company Outlet.

 

[singer82]

Loving all the pigment love! I just adore them. With every collection I'm always hoping for new colors! The only one I'm almost out of is Violet. But I've had it for years. And have it in the old jar. I wish they'd bring the old packaging back. It's hard to get my brush in there. And used to use the color on the lid first. Oh heck yeah girl! They are what made me fall in love with MAC. And you should also get some mixing medium for them They are amazing wet!

All this talk about pigments have me curious. I don't have any either. Should I just purchase all of the sets? I thinking about doing that unless I get talked out of it. But then again this is Specktra...home of enablers! :haha:

 

[Addict4MAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by singer82

Loving all the pigment love! I just adore them. With every collection I'm always hoping for new colors! The only one I'm almost out of is Violet. But I've had it for years. And have it in the old jar. I wish they'd bring the old packaging back. It's hard to get my brush in there. And used to use the color on the lid first.

Oh heck yeah girl! They are what made me fall in love with MAC. And you should also get some mixing medium for them

They are amazing wet!

Okay ladies! Thank you all for your feedback. I don't know if there is a CCO near me but I will look in the Clearance Bin for sure! I have a question, do these types of sets generally sell out fast? I guess I will check the color story to see if I can get a sample of some. I do recall there being some perm pigments and repromotes.

 

[tstcsdn61]

Hello ladies,
There is any collection sale here in Toronto MAC or Estee Lauder?
Please let me know
Thank you,

 

[LinenWhite7]

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Just a suggestion, I just bought jouer matte moisture teint a few weeks back and I have been wearing it everyday since! Its so natural with great coverage

I have been wanting to try that! Where did you order it? Did you use any sort of discount code? I saw on one makeupalley review that someone got 50% off for joining the Jouer site but I haven't had luck with that.

 

[MoForMakeUp]

:grouphug: Okay ladies! Thank you all for your feedback. I don't know if there is a CCO near me but I will look in the Clearance Bin for sure! I have a question, do these types of sets generally sell out fast? I guess I will check the color story to see if I can get a sample of some. I do recall there being some perm pigments and repromotes.

Don't know what part of Maryland ur in but there is a CCO in Arundel Mills and Queenstown. The one in Arundel Mills is inside the Saks.

 

[Addict4MAC]

Don't know what part of Maryland ur in but there is a CCO in Arundel Mills and Queenstown. The one in Arundel Mills is inside the Saks.

PG County. That's a little hump but if I ever drive out there I will definitely go in and check it out. Thanks!

 

[josephine90]

I I have been wanting to try that! Where did you order it? Did you use any sort of discount code? I saw on one makeupalley review that someone got 50% off for joining the Jouer site but I haven't had luck with that.

I saw that in makeupalley too, no luck on that for me either.if you google jouer cosmetics coupon code, i think theres one on retallmenot for 25%. I dun remember the exact code but u could give it a try? It worked when i bought it

 

[MoForMakeUp]

PG County. That's a little hump but if I ever drive out there I will definitely go in and check it out. Thanks!

Arundel Mills isn't too bad even tho I do feel like something like that at the National Harbor would be perfect.

 

[misfitted]

I'm still planning to get them all. Don't have any yet and like you I can't imagine using a full size jar, so the sets look like a great way to start (no CCOs around here). Not good for my wallet though, especially as I'm not sure if we'll get any break at all between Divine Nights and the sets launching here. My list for these holiday collections is far too long, something might have to give, just not sure what!

Yea, I considered waiting to see if these make it to CCO's but I'm too impatient lol. I've cut down my weekly allowance a little bit for the next few weeks to cover my MAC purchases for the rest of the year. Still gotta stick to the budget lol!

You're right about a full size jar. I pulled out my sample (from the MAC counter) of Old Gold yesterday and there is probably enough in the sample to last me a lifetime. I did go to the dollar store and buy some small jars so I could give samples to my niece. I took 1/2 tsp. out of each and you couldn't even tell.

Yep! I'll only consider buying a full jar at retail if I REALLY want it or I've exhausted all other options in finding it.

Loving all the pigment love! I just adore them. With every collection I'm always hoping for new colors! The only one I'm almost out of is Violet. But I've had it for years. And have it in the old jar. I wish they'd bring the old packaging back. It's hard to get my brush in there. And used to use the color on the lid first. Oh heck yeah girl! They are what made me fall in love with MAC. And you should also get some mixing medium for them They are amazing wet!

I've seen a couple of listings for Violet in the CB so please check it!

:grouphug: Okay ladies! Thank you all for your feedback. I don't know if there is a CCO near me but I will look in the Clearance Bin for sure! I have a question, do these types of sets generally sell out fast? I guess I will check the color story to see if I can get a sample of some. I do recall there being some perm pigments and repromotes.

I think they will make it to CCO's but I don't feel like waiting. And I only say this bc I've found sets at my local CCO. I never see pigments as something that will sell out whether perm or LE.

 

[AkeshialuvsMAC]

So if u guys only could get one pigment set which one would it be? I wanna narrow it down to one I could use every day or special occasions? I'm likin the black and gold one

 

[IHughes]

So if u guys only could get one pigment set which one would it be? I wanna narrow it down to one I could use every day or special occasions? I'm likin the black and gold one

Yeah I'd like to know too! If I could get only one and I haven't got ANY pigments, which would be the best. How can you use the glitters? I have pink glitter, the MUA at the stand convinced me because she said it looked amazing all over the eyelid

 

[martiangurll]

Cosmetics Company Outlet.

I will expand on that a wee bit. Cosmetics Company outlets are stores where discontinued items (or items that are overstock and not selling fast enough) go to be resold at a discount, I think at 30% less than retail. They are like other outlet stores, like for Guess or Nike where the items are transferred from the department stores like Macy's etc. for resale at a lower price. Most of the products are not seconds or defected, like you see with Ross or TJMaxx, they are perfectly good items just didn't sell for whatever reason. With MAC items, they are usually but not always LE items that are left over and the department stores send them to the CCO to make room for new collections. They are sometimes a treasure trove for discontinued or LE items that can no longer be found anywhere else and are unavailable, as Out of Stock on the MAC website. So, finding things there is really sweet, and the 30% discount is icing on the cake! I often get foundation and other skin care products there for the discount but they don't always have my shade--its pretty random. Besides MAC, they sell other brands under the Lauder umbrella, including but not limited to Estee Lauder, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Smashbox, Origins, etc.

 

[GlamQueen21]

On that note, you get Mr Little Eye-Big Eye...

lol! I know! I don't have my mom's camera anywhere since I'm staying with my uncle until the new house is ready. I plan to get more goodies from this collection at my MAC store.

 

[erine1881]

Yeah I'd like to know too! If I could get only one and I haven't got ANY pigments, which would be the best. How can you use the glitters? I have pink glitter, the MUA at the stand convinced me because she said it looked amazing all over the eyelid

I can't choose just one, because they're all so fabulous (all have at least one you can't get anymore ). As to how to wear the glitter- now I'm a stickler for safety, but i blow safety outta the water when it comes to glitter. Even tho they aren't eye safe, i wear em all over my eye! Just MAKE SURE you have a good glitter adhesive to prevent fallout so glitter doesn't get in your eye. It's not horrific if it does, unless you wear contacts. But yon can also mix glitter with your lipstick/gloss, hair gel/spray, body lotion, nail polish, you name it, you can glitter it! Just DO NOT use craft glitter! I can't tell you how many YT/IG MUAs i see using craft glitter on their face. I'm sorry, but when that happens, to me, you're not a professional MUA.

 

[IHughes]

I can't choose just one, because they're all so fabulous (all have at least one you can't get anymore ). As to how to wear the glitter- now I'm a stickler for safety, but i blow safety outta the water when it comes to glitter. Even tho they aren't eye safe, i wear em all over my eye! Just MAKE SURE you have a good glitter adhesive to prevent fallout so glitter doesn't get in your eye. It's not horrific if it does, unless you wear contacts. But yon can also mix glitter with your lipstick/gloss, hair gel/spray, body lotion, nail polish, you name it, you can glitter it! Just DO NOT use craft glitter! I can't tell you how many YT/IG MUAs i see using craft glitter on their face. I'm sorry, but when that happens, to me, you're not a professional MUA.

Thank you ever so much!! I really love the holiday sets so maybe I'll ask for one for Christmas! I don't think I'll get more than one but you never know, lol! I feel a bit happier about using my glitter, thanks! I'm also more interested in these sets again!!

 

[erine1881]

Thank you ever so much!! I really love the holiday sets so maybe I'll ask for one for Christmas! I don't think I'll get more than one but you never know, lol! I feel a bit happier about using my glitter, thanks! I'm also more interested in these sets again!!

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