MAC - Grand Duos Discussion

[ABB113]

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbell4726 I just purchased moon river and I'm excited!!! I should be getting it on monday and I hope it looks as pretty as it does me as it does on you girls!

Oh, Moon River....can't get you out of my head! Do I really need you??

You look so loverly!

 

[ladyJ]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 LadyJ, you're Korean?! Hmm well ok since you're born in America that makes you American, but I didn't know you had Korean blood in you. Does anyone know how Light Over Dark compares to Brunette MSF? Swatches or pics, anyone? Is there anyone else who finds Hot Planet orangey looking on the cheeks? I haven't tried it on yet, but I still think it looks kinda orange...

Haha yeah. My parents are both Korean but I count myself as Korean-American since I've never been to Korea ever. I know how to speak Korean and understand it. I was raised by my grandmother (full korean) and my grandfather (American solider/grandmother remarried) so I learned both languages at the same time. My dad used to live in Singapore a long time ago. He did some journalism work there or something. Most people think I am Chinese though.

Geeko- Hot Planet looks great on you. I think you may be lighter than me but I hope that it looks like that on me too!

Darkishstar- I don't show up to class if I am late also. I feel like it is rude to go into lecture late plus when I go in I'm gonna be confused anyway lolz!

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by nunu I want these so bad!

So I presume you're not on Team No then?

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Originally Posted by MACosine Do you know where is the Singapore Indoor Stadium? I stay in the private estate around there. There's only one bus service... ONE! And usually, if i miss the bloody bus, I have to wait 30minutes for the next one. The longest I've waited was 1 entire hour. Most people staying here are expats or locals with housing and travel allowance so they usually drive or take the cabs. I haven't passed my theory yet... boohoo! I'm contemplating between the grand duo blushes and the sugarsweet MSF. Either I get Moon River and Love Rock or Refined and Perfect Topping...

Erm ok, having one bus service sucks! I hardly go to the Indoor Stadium because I find it very inconvenient to travel there.

If you have the dupes for Love Rock, skip it (Tippy + Moon River or Tippy + Blonde MSF). I prefer the look of Perfect Topping, but since you're so fair skinned you can probably use both of them as blushes... See if you prefer a warmer or cooler toned one!

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Originally Posted by ladyJ Haha yeah. My parents are both Korean but I count myself as Korean-American since I've never been to Korea ever. I know how to speak Korean and understand it. I was raised by my grandmother (full korean) and my grandfather (American solider/grandmother remarried) so I learned both languages at the same time. My dad used to live in Singapore a long time ago. He did some journalism work there or something. Most people think I am Chinese though. Geeko- Hot Planet looks great on you. I think you may be lighter than me but I hope that it looks like that on me too! Darkishstar- I don't show up to class if I am late also. I feel like it is rude to go into lecture late plus when I go in I'm gonna be confused anyway lolz!

I thought you were Chinese too! Judging from the pics... Oops.

It's pretty cool that you have access to so many different cultures (Korean, American, and maybe a little bit of Singapore?).

Going in late to class is one thing. Going in late with dramatic makeup (which is not a norm here) - now, that definitely gets the stares from everyone else.

 

[Face2Mac]

These are gorgeous, I don't get the hate.

Earth to Earth, that is pretty, brown/gold/bronzey shimmer. I like that a lot.

Grand Duo-too pretty, raspberry.

I wanted to love Light over Dark, the orange looked like Firespot e/s, on my skin. Not better than my beloved Brunette.

Hot planet, love this, plum and a gold/peach shimmer melange side.

I put Earth to Earth on my cheeks, and there was glitter on my cheeks but I feel like I can tap my brush before I apply.

So this collection is gorgeous, so put together and coordinated perfect.

Update: NOOO!!, the duos broke me out, I have two huge bumps sitting on my cheeks. I used their 188 but it was washed but it could be from the makeup cleaner.

 

[jen77]

I just have to add again how much I love Moon River! I'm so glad I snagged one b4 it was to late. I orginally wanted Love Rock until I saw the Tippy/Blonde MSF swatches, I'm happy I got The Moon River. I don't have anything like it, and it shows up beautifully on my NW20 skin. I put on a little NARS Deep Throat, then layered MR over today, all I can say is gorgeous!

Now that I've saw Grand Duo swatches I'm really considering it now.

 

[nunu]

Dreamer, i wasn't on Team No for these

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by nunu Dreamer, i wasn't on Team No for these

You and I are gonna start a "Team Maybe"

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by nunu Dreamer, i wasn't on Team No for these

Which ones are you eyeing?

 

[nunu]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 You and I are gonna start a "Team Maybe"

we should, shouldn't we?
I remember when i wanted these at the start, then when i saw how sheer the swatches were i went to "hmm maybe". Now i want them!!
Same thing with the MSF's from BBR and SS hahaha

Go TEAM MAYBE! (proud members Tish and Nunu

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 Which ones are you eyeing?

Hot plant
grand duo
light over dark
love rock
intenso

 

[geeko]

eh I thought Tish was on Team yes... lol.

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 You and I are gonna start a "Team Maybe"

 

[Yagmur]

Have I ever told you all how much I looove my Love Rock?!

 

[chickatthegym]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 You and I are gonna start a "Team Maybe"

I am in for team Maybe

As in I really want more of these (Only bought Love Rock) but MAYBE I shouldn't because my husband will kill me haha

 

[ABB113]

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Originally Posted by nunu we should, shouldn't we? I remember when i wanted these at the start, then when i saw how sheer the swatches were i went to "hmm maybe". Now i want them!! Same thing with the MSF's from BBR and SS hahaha Go TEAM MAYBE! (proud members Tish and Nunu ) Hot plant grand duo light over dark love rock intenso

This one is

for me....have I said that enough? LOL

 

[chickatthegym]

I finally got to try my Love Rock the other day! It is a lot less pigmented when I put it on than it looks in the container (I am NW25). But nevertheless it is GORGEOUS! Beautiful pinkish glimmer! Here is a pic of it on:

I also got the 188 brush but I am not too thrilled with using it with Love Rock... I don't think it puts enough pigment on so I tried the 168 and liked that better.

What brushes are you guys using for Grand duos?

 

[geeko]

I'm using my MAC 116 for all my mineralized blushers

 

[MzzRach]

I think I may break down and get Moon River from this collection. I have been working really hard and think I might treat myself.........

 

[Face2Mac]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach I think I may break down and get Moon River from this collection. I have been working really hard and think I might treat myself.........

Do it, Treat yourself, you work hard. After seeing these in person, they are cute.

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by Face2Mac Do it, Treat yourself, you work hard. After seeing these in person, they are cute.

Thanks! I really shouldn't, but I think I will anyway. Sometimes you just gotta.

 

[Yagmur]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach I think I may break down and get Moon River from this collection. I have been working really hard and think I might treat myself.........

Good Choice

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Originally Posted by MzzRach Thanks! I really shouldn't, but I think I will anyway. Sometimes you just gotta.