erine1881
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Compact vs liquidAre you referring to Dark in the compact vs liquid or Dark vs Dark Plus??
Compact vs liquidAre you referring to Dark in the compact vs liquid or Dark vs Dark Plus??
Oh okay thanks Erine. What about Dark Plus?? Have you seen any swatches?Compact vs liquid
I was thinking Light 02 looks like it might be a fit but I'm not sure. It might be closest to NC45.Which do you think would be a match for NC42? I ordered medium but its too dark for me, I may send it back or sell it for the price i purchased it for. Any suggestions?
Light 02 looks like it might be a match for me. I might have to try this one instead of the MAC one.I'd say go ahead and get the Sleek BB, it's awesome. I run an NW42-50 in MAC(don't ask) and the Sleek BB in Medium is a perfect match for everything including my deep yellow undertones. I've serioulsy just about given up on American brands to be inclusive to women of colour with their foundation shades, one of the reasons I stopped wearing MAC almost a decade ago. These are the colours of the Sleek BB's, the colours I'm going to be giving away are the Light 01, Light 02, Medium and Medium 01.
Sleek is having 10% off this weekend ladies.Light 02 looks like it might be a match for me. I might have to try this one instead of the MAC one.
Oh good I just ran out of my sleek bb cream! But the one I got is called "fair" :sSleek is having 10% off this weekend ladies.
Dark Plus is ideal for NC45. I am NC45/F&B C7 and I use Dark Plus in BB Cream and Tinted Moisturizer.Was this in the compact or liquid? I was going to purchase Dark in the compact. I might reconsider that. I'm a NC45/50. Have you gotten the chance to try Dark Plus?
Thanks!! That makes perfect sense because I have Dark in the tinted moisturizer and it looks ashy on me so Dark Plus should be it.Dark Plus is ideal for NC45. I am NC45/F&B C7 and I use Dark Plus in BB Cream and Tinted Moisturizer.
Not sure if this helps because I am referring to the previous formulation but the MAC bb did not have enough coverage for me to use as stand alone in place of foundation. I have redness that absolutely has to be concealed if I do a full face. Granted if you are willing to pair it with a good concealer it would work but counterproductive if you are trying to save time. Thats why I prefer the smashbox bb cream. It's more like a tm with medium coverage. This is coming from a certified MAC hoor who otherwise uses MAC for everything else.So did anyone get this in liquid form? I might pick it up this weekend. I want to try a new lighter routine as I go back to work next week. Back to waking up at 6:30am and I'm not sure how much time ill have to do my makeup.
This helps a lot! Funny, I recently picked up a sample of the smashbox bb but the sample was in medium and was too dark for me. Maybe I'll go back and sample the lighter color to see if I like it.Not sure if this helps because I am referring to the previous formulation but the MAC bb did not have enough coverage for me to use as stand alone in place of foundation. I have redness that absolutely has to be concealed if I do a full face. Granted if you are willing to pair it with a good concealer it would work but counterproductive if you are trying to save time. Thats why I prefer the smashbox bb cream. It's more like a tm with medium coverage. This is coming from a certified MAC hoor who otherwise uses MAC for everything else.
*facepalmGirl, you said it! I keep cringing every time I hear someone suggest a client can use BB cream as a primer under foundation. I truly can't imagine how that would look or feel. Especially in this humidity. And powdering with foundation? Lord! That is why I walked out of MAC about 4 years ago. I told the MUA I had really oily skin and asked for a recommendation to keep my makeup from breaking down. She recommended I top the liquid Matte foundation with Studio Fix powder. I said, "Isn't that a foundation?" I was referring to the powder. She said, "Yeah" "So you want me to wear two foundations?" She said yeah again giving me a look like how dare I question her. She hadn't even bothered to stop leaning on the counter to speak to me. Since she was being rude I just laughed in her face and walked out. Who would recommend all that makeup to an oily, acne-prone person. Especially for Chicago in July.
lmao at you laughing and walking out.Girl, you said it! I keep cringing every time I hear someone suggest a client can use BB cream as a primer under foundation. I truly can't imagine how that would look or feel. Especially in this humidity.
And powdering with foundation? Lord! That is why I walked out of MAC about 4 years ago. I told the MUA I had really oily skin and asked for a recommendation to keep my makeup from breaking down. She recommended I top the liquid Matte foundation with Studio Fix powder. I said, "Isn't that a foundation?" I was referring to the powder. She said, "Yeah" "So you want me to wear two foundations?" She said yeah again giving me a look like how dare I question her. She hadn't even bothered to stop leaning on the counter to speak to me. Since she was being rude I just laughed in her face and walked out. Who would recommend all that makeup to an oily, acne-prone person. Especially for Chicago in July.
The complete BB collection runs very light. Definitely try it in store again before you commit to a purchase.So I FINALLY got my hands on this in liquid form. First she tried Medium Deep (?) but it was too light. Then she tried Medium Dark which looked fine in the store. But once I tried it out on my own...it was TOO LIGHT!I should have known better! But once I put on my MSFN in Medium Deep it was fine. Would Medium Plus be the next shade up? I'm NC43 for reference.