MAC - Grand Duos Discussion

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by *lolly Are any of the GD's HG material?? I'm still contemplating getting Moonriver and Earth to Earth but I also have on my list to purchase is Perfect Topping, Refined and Brunette MSF (from BBR). I need to shorten my list Hello Kitty made me broke so I can only purchase things that I can use on a regular basis... TIA !

What's your skintone? I

Moon River and Earth To Earth!

Guess I'm not being very helpful here.

 

[RayannaBanana]

I'm still waiting for my Moon River I was suppose to get it 5 days ago. There was a problem in shipping so hopefully I'll be getting it on Monday!

 

[*lolly]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 What's your skintone? I Moon River and Earth To Earth! Guess I'm not being very helpful here.

I'm NC30

I have asian skin (filipino)

Those are the two that I really really want to get but with Colour Craft coming out later this year, maybe I should just wait...

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by *lolly I'm NC30 I have asian skin (filipino) Those are the two that I really really want to get but with Colour Craft coming out later this year, maybe I should just wait...

I'm NC35, Asian skin too. Moon River is probably not going to show up much on you, I use it mostly for highlighting and layering over blushes. Earth To Earth is a very natural looking shade on the cheeks, hence it's not a very obvious color on (if that's what you like). But I have to say these 2 blushes look really pretty in the pan though.

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by *lolly Are any of the GD's HG material?? TIA !

If you like pink blushes, Love Rock is definitely HG! Grand Duo and Hot Planet are nice too.

 

[Nzsallyb]

i checked these out yesterday - did not rock my boat at all! i was not very impressed, ill have my dainty and merrily thanks

all the more money for colour craft!

 

[yummy411]

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Originally Posted by *lolly I'm NC30 I have asian skin (filipino) Those are the two that I really really want to get but with Colour Craft coming out later this year, maybe I should just wait...

i'm nc40-42 (studio stick) not asian skintone, but i love earth to earth.. i love peach/tan/bronze cheeks and some how MAC still finds a way to amaze me. i was trying to overlook them, but i put earth to earth on at home.. *sigh* LOVE.

my picks were earth to earth and hot planet. earth to earth definitely shows up on me and hot planet is something i'd have to use with a light hand. yeh go on and get earth to earth

 

[nunu]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs How similar is Grand Duo And Love Thing? The darker side of GD of course. I had it but returned it and forgot to swatch it. lol And is Hot Planet similar to Nars Super Orgasm? Like realistically speaking, would I need both?

I don't have Love thing so i can't compare it for you. I do have Hot planet and Super orgasm and they are not similar. Hot planet is darker and plummier whilst Super orgasm is a pinky peach with gold shimmer.

Here's a few swatches:
Flash:

Daylight:

Super orgasm (left) and Hot planet (right)

With flash:

Hope this helps.

 

[Nzsallyb]

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Originally Posted by *lolly Are any of the GD's HG material?? I'm still contemplating getting Moonriver and Earth to Earth but I also have on my list to purchase is Perfect Topping, Refined and Brunette MSF (from BBR). I need to shorten my list Hello Kitty made me broke so I can only purchase things that I can use on a regular basis... TIA !

IMO you should wait. there will be lots of beautiful colours in colour craft, and you could always pik stuff up through the clearance bin. i saw them, and nothing grabbed me. if hello kitty has made you broke, dont put yourself into strife because you kinda couldnt afford a grand duo.
thats me being tough, its how i think now with mac, as they are always going to have something fantastic around the corner

 

[sweetie]

Does anyone think that hot planet looks like x-rocks? I picked up x-rocks this weekend but I'm thinking they may look too similar.

 

[*lolly]

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Originally Posted by Nzsallyb IMO you should wait. there will be lots of beautiful colours in colour craft, and you could always pik stuff up through the clearance bin. i saw them, and nothing grabbed me. if hello kitty has made you broke, dont put yourself into strife because you kinda couldnt afford a grand duo. thats me being tough, its how i think now with mac, as they are always going to have something fantastic around the corner

Thank you for the encouragement!!! I think I will give Grand Duo's a miss and save up for Colour Craft... those MSF's have my name written all over them

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by sweetie Does anyone think that hot planet looks like x-rocks? I picked up x-rocks this weekend but I'm thinking they may look too similar.

There are comparison pics in the swatch thread, go check it out!

 

[MissResha]

bought Intenso yesterday. so now i have five of them. Intenso and Grand Duo are probably my favorites. GORGEOUS.

 

[dreamer246]

Grand Duo is my least favorite actually.

My faves and most commonly used ones are Hot Planet and Moon River (it is gorgeous when layered over blushes).

My MA and I have hand-picked a Light Over Dark that has a marbled side that is very different from all the others, and it's now reserved for me at my counter.

 

[RayannaBanana]

I like to wear Moon River with Light Flush MSF over top! It looks so glowy!

 

[Liya2007]

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Originally Posted by MissResha bought Intenso yesterday. so now i have five of them. Intenso and Grand Duo are probably my favorites. GORGEOUS.

I love Grand Duo too, the marbled side is my favorite highlighter ever, I even use it with other blushes.

 

[Face2Mac]

Earth to Earth is a very natural blush. you can layer it over anything. i have tried pinks and deeper plums, just perfect.

And i don't get the glitter-bomb, that some people talked about, I use a 187 and i didn't have glitter that couldn't be swiped away.

I want so more, but figuring I will find them sooner or later, somewhere.

 

[coachkitten]

Grand Duo is my favorite as well. Granted it is the only one I own but I still love it!

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by MissVega I like MoonRiver, I don't think I love it though. I do think it is very pretty but just doesn't float my boat enough for me to consider it a must have. THat being said I forgot to mention tahat if you're still on the fence about Moon River, try it over dollymix. I think it is such a pretty combo. I think I've said a gazillion times before how love rock is my fav and then the other day I got a photo of myself from a dance performance and you can see it LOL. It's looks a bit darker than it is because most likley myy cheeks were flushed by that point in the dance. It was pretty funny since I stepped on my skirt getting up from the splits and nearly fell on my butt Very close call lol! Here is a video from the day if anyone is curious YouTube - Rhaehana & friends Bellydance recital and Show - Cassandra's Caribbean Bellydance Fusion

Girl!! You can shoowwwllll shake dat a$$!! you make me want to get up and dance everytime I see your vids.....Work It!!!!

 

[TheCollector]

I never wear blush, but these were too gorgeous to pass up. I bought Earth to Earth, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I'm also using it as a light bronzer. I'm NC15. I'll be buying a back up!