MAC Pret a Papier Discussion

[Rinstar]

OMG Coral Crepe p/p is amazing!!!! I'm wearing it today with Tissueweight as a highlight, Coral Crepe all over the lid, with a bit of Hot Hot Hot, and Cut to Fit in the crease. I really love it!!!!
I love Tissueweight, it's an unusual highlight color for me. I usually like highlights with more punch like Solar White or Vellum. But it's nice to have a really natural looking one too!

 

[jpohrer]

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Originally Posted by clslvr6spd Is Tissue Weight similar to Sundays Best? When I swatched TW is seemed like it would be.

Yes. Sunday Best is a good substitute. Tissueweight is very similar.

 

[stv578]

I just needed to comment on Instant Chic blush... because it's AMAZING! Well the colour anyway. Never been too crazy about sheertone blushes, find they can look a bit powdery and don't have the greatest lasting power, but Instant Chic is sooo pretty. On me it's a perfect slightly pinky toned coral that is on the neutral side. It was seriously flattering. Thinking of picking up another one to keep at work since I see myself using this a lot.

 

[thelove4tequila]

I didn't buy anything but did anyone else just want to walk out with those awesome giant paper MAC lipstick/gloss and e/s?

 

[monter]

Went to Nordies yesterday to get Opulash, and I managed not to get Gazette Grey. It just wasn't calling to me, even though there's been so many raves about it here! I was proud of myself for passing!

 

[aeroerin]

I ended picking up Coral Crepe p/p yesterday. SO gorgeous! I used it as an all-over base with Cork in the crease and Patina all over the lid except for right above the lashline, where I let the p/p remain uncovered, and I lined my lower lid with Indianwood p/p. Love it! I forgot to swatch Gazette Grey e/s, which I've been thinking about getting--I need a warmer grey eyeshadow.

 

[Princesa Livia]

I found these magazine scans that have pictures of Pret a Papier products, as well as a gorgeous model wearing them. They're from ViVi magazine, which is one of the most popular magazines in Asia. I have no clue as to which products she is wearing in the two looks, so can anyone here read Japanese and kindly help me find out which products she is using? They're in the 'How To Make Up' sections

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/305-1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/304-1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/306-1.jpg

 

[GlamYOURUs]

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Originally Posted by thelove4tequila I didn't buy anything but did anyone else just want to walk out with those awesome giant paper MAC lipstick/gloss and e/s?

You mean the cardboard cut outs? Haha I sure wanted to! Oh and the scissors.

 

[cutemiauw]

Made it to the MAC counter again today, this time with hubs so I tried again Made To Order l/s. I think the other one I tried (last Friday, at another place) is somewhat greasier so now I had a totally different result. MTO looked really pretty on, it brightens up my complexion.. made me looking so fresh

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I also tried Fold and Tuck l/g on top of MTO, but I didn't really like it... it just look too bright for me. I'm not into prominent lip colors btw.

Also this time I got a really nice MUA and she recommended Instant Chic for me. It looked very pretty as well... But I wasn't sure because I thought it reminded me of NARS Gilda. So, when I got home, I cleaned one cheek and put on Gilda to compare them both. Instant Chic is a bit more pink than Gilda, but it's not that different on my skin. And Gilda looks better IMO, I like the finish better. So perhaps I'd just wait for Hipness and see how that fares out.

 

[omgitzstephanie]

I'm guessing I need Instant Chic now?

 

[cutemiauw]

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Originally Posted by Princesa Livia I found these magazine scans that have pictures of Pret a Papier products, as well as a gorgeous model wearing them. They're from ViVi magazine, which is one of the most popular magazines in Asia. I have no clue as to which products she is wearing in the two looks, so can anyone here read Japanese and kindly help me find out which products she is using? They're in the 'How To Make Up' sections http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/305-1.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/304-1.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/306-1.jpg

I can't read Japanese either but I think there's a letter keycode in the product description, and they mention it too in the 'How To Make Up'. For instance, in the 304-1 pic, she's wearing LIP - G, which I believe is Dressmaker, Dressmaker. HTH!

astrid

 

[sleepyhead]

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Originally Posted by Meryl Can someone compare Instant Chic Powder Blush with Heatherette Alpha Girl. I realize Alpha Girl is a Beauty Powder... but are the two similar in colour?

instant chic is more "dirty" + peachy compare to alpha girl, (and of course more pigmented since it's a blush)

i bet if you mix melba + alpha girl, it'll be a perfect dupe for instant chic

on my skin, i'd say the closest dupe is still dainty even though dainty is a little more pink and shimmery

 

[Princesa Livia]

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Originally Posted by cutemiauw I can't read Japanese either but I think there's a letter keycode in the product description, and they mention it too in the 'How To Make Up'. For instance, in the 304-1 pic, she's wearing LIP - G, which I believe is Dressmaker, Dressmaker. HTH! astrid

Oh I never noticed that! THank you!

 

[Marjolaine]

How would you girls compare Instant Chic vs. Buff (permanent matte blush)?

 

[keijukainen]

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Originally Posted by cutemiauw I can't read Japanese either but I think there's a letter keycode in the product description, and they mention it too in the 'How To Make Up'. For instance, in the 304-1 pic, she's wearing LIP - G, which I believe is Dressmaker, Dressmaker. HTH! astrid

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Originally Posted by Princesa Livia Oh I never noticed that! THank you!

How clever to mark the products with letters so we can read it too

I think in 304-1 she's also wearing Fold&Tuck (D). One thing with these magazine pics is you never know for sure they're using the same products they're promoting but it sure looks like DD+F&T.

 

[sungelly87]

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Originally Posted by HOTasFCUK To all of you who bought Dressmaker, Dressmaker.......what can i pair it with? I ordered it and i'm a little scared to try it on now! I'm NC20 and scared it will look muddy or orange on me.

I am NC/NW 25 (don't know exactly) but I love wearing Ember Glow from color forecast on top of my Dressmaker ^2 and it looks lovely. Really highlights the orange/pumpkin creaminess that is Dressmaker^2.

 

[Princesa Livia]

I already deciphered the products they used in the different looks

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/305-1.jpg
Here she is using:
EYES: Tissue Weight, Memorabilia, Bamboo, Gazette Grey eyeshadows, Studio Fix Lash mascara
CHEEKS: Garb blush
LIPS: Archetype lipstick
NAILS: Brown Bag and Originality nail lacquers (alternating)

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/304-1.jpg
And for this photo, she is using:
EYES: Tissue Weight eyeshadow, Studio Fix Lash mascara
CHEEKS: Coral Crepe paint pot, Instant Chic blush
LIPS: Dressmaker Dressmaker lipstick, Fold and Tuck lipglass

Coral Crepe as blush! Beautiful!

 

[sungelly87]

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Originally Posted by Princesa Livia I already deciphered the products they used in the different looks http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...lyne/305-1.jpg Here she is using: EYES: Tissue Weight, Memorabilia, Bamboo, Gazette Grey eyeshadows, Studio Fix Lash mascara CHEEKS: Garb blush LIPS: Archetype lipstick NAILS: Brown Bag and Originality nail lacquers (alternating)

wow looks like i need to give Archetype another look, looks amazing on the model...well of course she's gorgeous to begin with.

 

[Princesa Livia]

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Originally Posted by sungelly87 wow looks like i need to give Archetype another look, looks amazing on the model...well of course she's gorgeous to begin with.

That is definitely a fair point.

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 I caved and bought Tissue Weight yesterday. SO glad I did. I love the pinky, peachy sheen to it. It's a soft gorgeous color. I like Hey, too, but they are two completely different colors and I don't see the need in comparing them. TW is so great with other items in this collection and it will be a great color to wear all summer and with Memorabilia? Hell yes. LOVE it.

I KNEW YOU WOULD!!!