MAC - Grand Duos Discussion
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Sanayhs
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I find the staying power of mineralize blushes to be lacking, and I DO NOT have oily skin. My cheeks especially tend to be very... well, normal. Soft, healthy, good skin there. I DO find some shades have better staying power than others, but it's still not enough that I'm impressed. It's unfortunately, because they have a fine shimmer that looks lovely upon initial application, and the colours are delightful.
Beauty powder blushes are like beauty powders in that they provide soft, glowing colour to your skin, but they are more pigmented and intended to be blushes in and of themselves (unlike the beauty powders). I find that these last from morning application til night removal with no problems whatsoever! LOVE them.
Mineralize skinfinishes are bigger, not a whole lot more money and have much better staying power than the mineralize blushes. However, a number of the MSF shades have glitter in them, while the MBs do not. The intensity of the MSF shades tend to vary much more than the MB shades, too, with MSFs being suitable for everything from highlighting to contouring, while the MBs are, well, just blushes!
Beauty powder blushes are like beauty powders in that they provide soft, glowing colour to your skin, but they are more pigmented and intended to be blushes in and of themselves (unlike the beauty powders). I find that these last from morning application til night removal with no problems whatsoever! LOVE them.
Mineralize skinfinishes are bigger, not a whole lot more money and have much better staying power than the mineralize blushes. However, a number of the MSF shades have glitter in them, while the MBs do not. The intensity of the MSF shades tend to vary much more than the MB shades, too, with MSFs being suitable for everything from highlighting to contouring, while the MBs are, well, just blushes!
PrettyKitty
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Well, I don't like this blush and I'll still have the same opinion even if everybody else like it. Why do I need to justify it?
Originally Posted by dreamer246
*Waits for Dainty supporters to show themselves* 
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Well, I don't like this blush and I'll still have the same opinion even if everybody else like it. Why do I need to justify it?
dreamer246
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No, you don't have to justify it. But you probably would have rifled up the feelings of its loyal supporters.
| Originally Posted by PrettyKitty
Well, I don't like this blush and I'll still have the same opinion even if everybody else like it. Why do I need to justify it?
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No, you don't have to justify it. But you probably would have rifled up the feelings of its loyal supporters.
Sanayhs
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You don't need to justify it - people just tend to be very vocal about what they love around here, and it's all in good fun.
| Originally Posted by PrettyKitty
Well, I don't like this blush and I'll still have the same opinion even if everybody else like it. Why do I need to justify it?
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You don't need to justify it - people just tend to be very vocal about what they love around here, and it's all in good fun.
GlamYOURUs
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I have found that using a CCB under mineralized blushes will make these last longer on your face. Just like how a shadow needs to stick onto something to stay, so do these blushes. Blush creams are way too heavy and thick and don't make great bases but CCB certainly does. Just an FYI =)
I bought mine in Hush and I love it! It a muted baby pink but will work for any color.
I bought mine in Hush and I love it! It a muted baby pink but will work for any color.
dreamer246
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What's a CCB?
| Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs
I have found that using a CCB under mineralized blushes will make these last longer on your face. Just like how a shadow needs to stick onto something to stay, so do these blushes. Blush creams are way too heavy and thick and don't make great bases but CCB certainly does. Just an FYI =) I bought mine in Hush and I love it! It a muted baby pink but will work for any color. |
What's a CCB?
GlamYOURUs
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Cream Color Base
| Originally Posted by dreamer246
What's a CCB? |
Cream Color Base
MAC_Fafinette14
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CCB=Cream Colour Base
dreamer246
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Ok, I will look out for them next time!
Susanne
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Unfortunately, mineralize blushes don't last very long on me, no matter if I use a CCB under it or Fix + over it. The blush disappears after a few hours.
But not the BPB! They have a gorgeous finish on me and last very long.
As I still have 5 MB from Sonic Chic, I guess one duo will be fine
But not the BPB! They have a gorgeous finish on me and last very long.
As I still have 5 MB from Sonic Chic, I guess one duo will be fine
rocking chick
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Both BPB and Mineralize Blush last all day on my skin. Just one application in the morning and does not touching up for the whole day.
capmorlovesmac
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I have to resist the other Gran Duo blushes!
There is only room for one and maybe even none in my budget anymore.
HK!
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Originally Posted by Yagmur
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I have to resist the other Gran Duo blushes!
There is only room for one and maybe even none in my budget anymore.
HK!
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| Originally Posted by Susanne
Unfortunately, mineralize blushes don't last very long on me, no matter if I use a CCB under it or Fix + over it. The blush disappears after a few hours. But not the BPB! They have a gorgeous finish on me and last very long. As I still have 5 MB from Sonic Chic, I guess one duo will be fine
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MrsMay
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well I only purchased two MB from Sonic Chic - Merrily and Pleasantry.
I think the issue I have with MB is that their payoff can be very hit or miss. Merrily is SUPER pigmented whereas Pleasantry I have to pile on to show up -and being NW15-20 I shouldnt have to do this...
I will have to wait and see these in person to determine which ones are pigmented or not.
I think the issue I have with MB is that their payoff can be very hit or miss. Merrily is SUPER pigmented whereas Pleasantry I have to pile on to show up -and being NW15-20 I shouldnt have to do this...
I will have to wait and see these in person to determine which ones are pigmented or not.
rockin26
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I was going to skip this one but I'm liking the look of Love Rock and Earth to Earth gaaaahhhh!!! These colour collections are coming thick and fast how are we meant to save in between them all?
I wish they would bring out say 4 or 5 a year and take the time to make them amazing and really blow us away. It feel like their bringing out collections for the sake of bringing out collections.
I wish they would bring out say 4 or 5 a year and take the time to make them amazing and really blow us away. It feel like their bringing out collections for the sake of bringing out collections.
Moxy
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I'm away one weekend and the biggest blasphmey and anarchy of all kinds occurs?!
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Breathes in, breathes out. In, out. In, out. I need a
pill.
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You're damn right I dont like it
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Dainty Deluxe ftw!!
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Dont make me get there and spank you!
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I suppose you dont have to.....but it's so much fun to play all exasperated and shocked that someone doesnt like your fave product
I do like to post in random threads how I disliked Cult of Cherry collection cuz I know it'll make peeps upset
It's ok, I forgive you
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| Originally Posted by PrettyKitty
I hate Dainty. It's just an almost matte pinky peach with gold glitters. I prefer glowy or pearly stuff for my cheeks. |
Breathes in, breathes out. In, out. In, out. I need a
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| Originally Posted by nunu
LOL, yes Moxy isn't going to like that 
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You're damn right I dont like it
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| Originally Posted by dreamer246
Oh yes, not just Moxy but a whole gang of supporters. I swear it has a cult following, with Moxy being the leader.
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Dainty Deluxe ftw!!
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Originally Posted by Yagmur
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Dont make me get there and spank you!
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| Originally Posted by PrettyKitty
Well, I don't like this blush and I'll still have the same opinion even if everybody else like it. Why do I need to justify it?
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I suppose you dont have to.....but it's so much fun to play all exasperated and shocked that someone doesnt like your fave product
I do like to post in random threads how I disliked Cult of Cherry collection cuz I know it'll make peeps upset
It's ok, I forgive you
