MAC - In the Groove Discussion

kiss

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Originally Posted by kiss
The only thing I like is Stereo Rose.

I also love shimpagne and petticoat but I didn't mention it 'cause I allready have them.
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shontay07108

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Originally Posted by kiss
Ive been playing with Go For It lipstick and I am exchanging it. I just don't like how it looks and when I first apply it, it looks like the purple swatches but then it mutes into some purple-plum color. It's also too dark. I feel very meh about it and about this whole collection in general. The only thing I like is Stereo Rose.

I've also been wondering about Go For It. In some swatches it seems like it's pretty dark and that's not what I'm looking for. I was hoping for something along the lines of Violetta, but I don't think this is it. Could it be, another collection that I skip?
 

Lisianthus

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Have to say, I found ITG very conservative. The colours are lovely,but a lot of it seemed like things I already have.

This was my first feeling about this collection as well when I saw it today at my pro store. There were a few products missing from the display but overall, it seemed to lack the wow factor that To the Beach had. I was in a hurry so I didn't swatch everything I wanted to. The eyeshadows have a beautiful texture but the blushes didn't really make an impression on me. I was interested Happy Together but it reminds me alot of Nuance. I wanted to see Jazzed lipstick but it was missing from the display and the other lip products didn't really appeal to me. I tried on Petticoat and thought it looked alot like Smooth Merge. I was certain I wanted Stereo Rose, so I bought it but didn't try it on. After putting it on at home, I think it's nice but I'm not sure I love it. It shows up on my skin as a rosy pink rather than the beautiful coral in the pan I was hoping for. I'm going back to pick up Making it Easy MES and perhaps Petticoat or Comfort.
 

RayannaBanana

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Not MAC related, but I also picked up Cargo "Rome" blush and it's
such a pretty, corally summer shade. The pigmentation and buttery texture is so much better than nars and alot of mac blushes. Ill be getting more! lol

Just curious, do you have a swatch of Rome by any chance? I am interested in it but a little scared it would be too orange for my paleness.
 

spunky

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i'm going to check harvey nichols in edinburgh today, and house of fraser in glasgow tomorrow, see if i can pick up any stereo roses they have left for CPs if anyone's missed out. can't promise anything, but i'll try <3
 

lenchen

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Originally Posted by lilMAClady
Those of you that saw it, what did you think of the purple lipstick called Go For It? Would Band of Roses work on chocolate skin? Thanks!

it's beautiful! I wasn't sure about getting it but I have to have it!
also elegant one was right about the trios they are gorgeous!
 

InspiredBlue

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Originally Posted by kiss
Ive been playing with Go For It lipstick and I am exchanging it. I just don't like how it looks and when I first apply it, it looks like the purple swatches but then it mutes into some purple-plum color. It's also too dark. I feel very meh about it and about this whole collection in general. The only thing I like is Stereo Rose.

Could you please do a lip swatch of it before you return it? I am very curious to see it on someone with a lighter skin tone.
 

sapnap

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wow its so long!! came away for exams and am now slated to have surgery tomorrow.. and the one thing am worried abt? tht I may not be able to get my Stereo Rose before I come back to Singapore!! its looks so pretty!!
 

ashtraygirl

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Could anyone swatch Go For It on lips?? I'm debating whether to buy it... I'm NC15 & on the look out for a blue toned purple lipstick, Violetta lipstick looks just bright pink on my lips, would Go For It just behave the same way??
 

NotteRequiem

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Originally Posted by erine1881
they obviously aren't implementing the 4 item per scu purchase policy.
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Well she probably did 2 transactions. I've seen people do that before too.
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Originally Posted by sapnap
wow its so long!! came away for exams and am now slated to have surgery tomorrow.. and the one thing am worried abt? tht I may not be able to get my Stereo Rose before I come back to Singapore!! its looks so pretty!!

Oh dear... I hope you'll be alright. Maybe have someone you're with snag it for you while you're in recovery? I'll be thinking of you, I wish you a speedy recovery.
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PinkBasset

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Originally Posted by ashtraygirl
Could anyone swatch Go For It on lips?? I'm debating whether to buy it... I'm NC15 & on the look out for a blue toned purple lipstick, Violetta lipstick looks just bright pink on my lips, would Go For It just behave the same way??

I'm NC15 (well, now I have a "tan" so a tiny bit darker
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), I took couple of pictures of Go For It for you. In some pictures it looked very blue on me, on some more pink purple. It looks so unflattering with rest of the face bare. This one needs whole face made flawless. I don't know if I like it enough to wear it. I tried topping it with a Chanel glossimer (105, it's a bright fuchsia with multicoloured sparkle, close to Mac Electric Fuchsia l/g maybe) on the second picture, but I don't know. Maybe with a lighter baby pink gloss it might look better? I will experiment more! I'm sure when I have foundation and brows done it doesn't look so out of place anymore.

I have also Violetta, but it is missing somewhere in my home full of makeup, so I cannot compare it right now.
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But if I remember correct, Go For It is more blue toned than Violetta.





Forgot to add that my lips are medium pigmented, and there is no liner, no base, just bare lips.
 

PinkBasset

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I have to rave a little about Jazzed! It is perfect! It looks very natural on me, very flattering! I tried it quickly after I wiped Go For It off, but already I love it! I have medium pigmented lips (I guess?), so it tones down it a bit making it more neutral on me. Now I just have to find another orangey lipstic because this wasn't so bright on my lips, but I couldn't have asked for a better surprise! I can't wait to wear it properly tomorrow!
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LMD84

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i have to admit that as much as i am loving the swatches of go for it lippie, i am not that sad that i skipped it. i really don't feel i would get much use out of it!
 

LittleMaryJane

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Originally Posted by LMD84
i have to admit that as much as i am loving the swatches of go for it lippie, i am not that sad that i skipped it. i really don't feel i would get much use out of it!

Agreed. I think I'm going to skip it. I have Lavender Whip and I think one purple lippy is probably enough. Even if they're really different.

It's weird because I was really into this collection and now my interest is dwindling. Still trying to decide if I want to try out Stereo Rose or not.
 

elegant-one

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Originally Posted by stv578
Band of Roses is the only thing I'm interested in! I hope it's not too shimmery, if not, I'll definitely be getting this!

No. it isn't at all - or I would hate it
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dreamer246

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Originally Posted by sapnap
wow its so long!! came away for exams and am now slated to have surgery tomorrow.. and the one thing am worried abt? tht I may not be able to get my Stereo Rose before I come back to Singapore!! its looks so pretty!!

Hey there, why do you need to have surgery? What is wrong?
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If you want I can try to grab a stereo rose for you, if possible. I hope it won't be sold out even before the launch date, just like Marine Life.
 

PinkBasset

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Originally Posted by LMD84
i have to admit that as much as i am loving the swatches of go for it lippie, i am not that sad that i skipped it. i really don't feel i would get much use out of it!

You are not missing out. I never would've gotten GFI if I didn't have the B2M empties, it was never on my list and I got it simply because I got it "free". It is so odd looking on that I know I won't be using it much, although I did go heavy with it for the pictures, it can be sheered out alot! Go For It is not something universally flattering. I would imagine someone with cool, very dark skin could rock this. On me, it's on the edge looking like corpselips, like I have drowned in ice cold water, that's why I thought the pink gloss was needed.

All in all, I wouldn't recommend Go For It for a nice everyday colour for majority. It's something that could work in an edgy photoshoot, gothic and dramatic looks etc., but most of the time, it will be unnatural (except someone with a very cool dark skin, that would be hot like I said) unless sheered out so much that it kinda looses the point. What others think that got Go For It?
 

DonnaN

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Howdy gals.....long time away (I know....bAD Donna!), but I just wanted to post that I stopped at my MAC store yesterday (had not been there since mid-May), and they had all the samples made up and let me play.....wouldn't you know it, I didn't have my camera with me (bad, BAD Donna!)

I did decide on only TWO items....Stereo Rose (DUH!....like I'd pass on that
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) and one of the MES trios---Soften the Mood. Totally on hold for me, waiting for Thursday afternoon to pick them up.....YAY!
 
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