MAC - In the Groove Discussion

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by atoosagurl Sorry if this has been asked already, but can we B2M for the MES or Glosses?

the standard and expanded b2m policy is officially changing, and will be universal throught the US. once all artists have been to the fall update (don't know the official day), the current b2m program will no longer be. this is the new b2m program:

STANDARD
lipstick
basic business, including LE YES
special packaging of any kind NO
pro longwear NO
pro longwear lustre NO
pro longwear creme NO
slimshine NO

EXPANDED
lipglass
clear YES
basic business tinted, including LE YES
special packaging of any kind NO
lustreglass YES
plushglass YES
lipgelee NO
gloss coat NO
dazzleglass NO
superglass NO
cremesheenglass NO

shadow
basic business small, including LE YES
special packaging of any kind NO
mineralize NO
pans NO
quads NO
paint NO
paint pot NO
shadestick NO
pigment NO
CCB NO

 

[atoosagurl]

Thank you so much, I assume it will be the same in Canada then?

 

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by Anitacska I've just posted some swatches on the swatch thread, hope it helps.

Thanks for that swatch. I'm really looking forward to "meeting" Stereo Rose in person.

 

[peachsuns]

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Originally Posted by Anitacska I've just posted some swatches on the swatch thread, hope it helps.

Thank you, Anitacska!

Those are gorgeous swatches! Do I need Stereo Rose? It's kinda close to Springsheen? Still undecided.

Well, fun continues...

Thank you for the list, Erin!

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by atoosagurl Thank you so much, I assume it will be the same in Canada then?

if your current b2m is the same as ours is, then yes, canada will change as well.

 

[Anitacska]

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Originally Posted by peachsuns Thank you, Anitacska! Those are gorgeous swatches! Do I need Stereo Rose? It's kinda close to Springsheen? Still undecided. Well, fun continues... Thank you for the list, Erin!

It is quite close to Springsheen I guess.

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Originally Posted by wetwater Ahh thanks so much! Stereo Rose looks SOOOO frosty in comparison. Does it really show up that frosty on the skin or is it more of a natural glow? How much glitter/shimmer is in it compared to maybe the mineralized blushes or nars deep throat (or orgasm)? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm trying to decide whether or not to buy into the hype!

Sorry, I should have added that the pictures were taken with flash (as it's now evening here), so take that into consideration. It's definitely not glittery, but more shimmery, however less so than some of the mineralized blushes/MSFs (like Petticoat). I don't own Deep Throat, but Orgasm is definitely more glittery than Stereo Rose (less metallic though). I do find that Stereo Rose gives a nice glow rather than frost.

 

[Teggy]

I checked, but still no Groove at the Grove. I'll hit up the Pro store Friday. I just wanted to try stuff on. No biggie.

 

[lovesongx]

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Originally Posted by Anitacska It is quite close to Springsheen I guess.

Would you say it's skipable for someone who already has Springsheen and is on a budget? I do want it but I don't want to waste my money if it is indistinguishable from Springsheen on the skin!

 

[Anitacska]

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Originally Posted by lovesongx Would you say it's skipable for someone who already has Springsheen and is on a budget? I do want it but I don't want to waste my money if it is indistinguishable from Springsheen on the skin!

I cannot possibly take on the huge responsibilty of telling people whether to skip SR or not.

They are not the same, and to be honest, I've never actually found an exact dupe for Stereo Rose, so I would get it anyway, BUT it's up to you what your priorities are and what budget you're on. (Sorry, not helpful at all.)

 

[lovesongx]

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Originally Posted by Anitacska I cannot possibly take on the huge responsibilty of telling people whether to skip SR or not. They are not the same, and to be honest, I've never actually found an exact dupe for Stereo Rose, so I would get it anyway, BUT it's up to you what your priorities are and what budget you're on. (Sorry, not helpful at all.)

That's ok! I think my best bet will be to get it anyway and if I don't like it I can always sell it on Specktra!

 

[aeroerin]

OKAY I am loving that B2M list! I'm nowhere near any freestanding stores, and I get sick of only being able to B2M for lipsticks. Having the opportunity for shadows, lipglasses, plushglasses, and lustreglasses is awesome!

I'm still torn on getting SR. I've had sooo many MSFs that made me look waaaay too glittery/metallic. I much prefer a sheen.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by aeroerin OKAY I am loving that B2M list! I'm nowhere near any freestanding stores, and I get sick of only being able to B2M for lipsticks. Having the opportunity for shadows, lipglasses, plushglasses, and lustreglasses is awesome! I'm still torn on getting SR. I've had sooo many MSFs that made me look waaaay too glittery/metallic. I much prefer a sheen.

no, no, no. you can still only get lipsticks at counters. the standard and expanded programs are the same, its just the free items have changed. counters are still lipsticks only, stores are expanded only when you give your personal information.

 

[Soul Unique]

I am here wondering whether this collection is going to show up in the next half an hour - its almost midnight here! Still no *In The Groove*, perhaps going to the counter or store tomorrow would be the better option rather than refreshing the website.

 

[Boasorte]

It's JULY!!!!!!
MES, my babies, Mama's coming!

 

[aeroerin]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 no, no, no. you can still only get lipsticks at counters. the standard and expanded programs are the same, its just the free items have changed. counters are still lipsticks only, stores are expanded only when you give your personal information.

Oh, crap! I got excited there. Thanks for the clarification, Erin! I guess I'll just sit on my empties 'til a really good lipstick comes along or I find myself near a freestanding store.

 

[PinkBasset]

I wonder how Chillin' looks on top of different lipsticks. On it's own it looks kinda ugly. I would love to see it on top of Go For It if they are to be paired like the collection suggested.

 

[laylalovesmac]

I don't think I am going to get All Styled Up... Just Go For It for me. After hearing the names for Cham-Pale, I am cutting everything back!

 

[shontay07108]

After looking at Karla's swatches, I was about to cut out a lot that I was interested in. No cremesheen glasses for me at all. I only want Go For It (which I knew from the start) and Jazzed lipstick. Clean and simple haul for me.

 

[Teggy]

I really need to see lippie swatches on lips. Makes a huge difference.

 

[LeeleeBell]

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Originally Posted by peachsuns So no rose (lol) in Stereo Rose. Haha. I know what you mean by glitter. I've seen them before. But the lip stuff sounds so pretty. I was not expecting that. Hope I will see them soon. Thank you, LeeleeBell!

Aww! My pleasure *hugs*

I still think it will look different on different skin types and I know MSFs (even same basic color) vary a lot depending on veining etc. I have Petticoat and one of the raspberry veins in it can actually look red on my skin for example. So I think it's best to try n check out the products in person before buying.