MAC Purples and Neutrals

[caramel_geek]

I'm trying to get a purple that is very versatile and not too OTT.

Fig. 1 / Satellite Dreams / Purple Haze / Nocturnelle

And am also trying to choose 2 out of this lot (to add to my current neutrals collection):

wedge, omega, soba, rye, patina

My current neutrals are:
Espresso
Mulch
Woodwinked
Bamboo
Texture
Go (from Starflash)
Brown Down
Cork
Brule

I don't live near a MAC store and I'm having a hard time deciding just by looking at random swatches all over the net. So, it would be great if you ladies/guys can help by giving me some suggestions or point me to any comparison swatches

just in case it helps, i'm a NC25 and MSFnatural in medium and Dark Brown Eyes

TIA! ~hugs to all~

 

[purrtykitty]

I'd say go for Satellite Dreams for your purple. It would look divine with your eyes and skintone. And for neutrals, I'd get Patina and Wedge.

 

[Zantedge]

I'd go for Patina and Omega. And for purple, Nocturnelle.

 

[TDoll]

Out of the purples you listed, I would choose Nocturnelle. Have you tried Shale? Its a really pretty darker purpleish-gray color.

Out of those neutrals considering the ones you already have, I would choose Soba and Patina. I wouldn't get Wedge because you have Cork, and those are similar.

 

[VDUB*BELLA]

I'm nc30 (nc25 in my palest 'winter' mode) and I just loooooooooove Nocturnelle. You will definately not be disappointed with this colour.

Satellite Dreams is a beautiful colour too but not as versatile as Nocturnelle

Fig 1 is a darker purple and its a matte which is an awesome crease colour... again not as versatile as Nocturnelle.

 

[coconut]

I don't have any of the purples you mentioned, but I second the recommendation for Shale. It is very versatile and not over the top at all...might not be as purple as you want, though (definitely a grey-purple). I also think Omega is a useful neutral as it can be use for the lid or crease (and if you have blonde eyebrows, it can be used as an eyebrow powder!).

 

[Lauren1981]

leisuretime & star violet

 

[glam8babe]

i would choose nocturnelle for purple, it's one of my faves!

 

[FiestyFemme]

Out of the purples you mentioned, I like Satellite Dreams and Nocturnelle.
If I had to pick one first, I'd go with Nocturnelle. It's a great crease or outer V shade, and it could easily be paired with some of the neutrals you already own.

I only have Wedge and Patina from the ones you mentioned, and I'd definitely recommend Patina.
You might should skip Wedge if it's similar to Cork, but I do love Wedge.

 

[caramel_geek]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiestyFemme Out of the purples you mentioned, I like Satellite Dreams and Nocturnelle. If I had to pick one first, I'd go with Nocturnelle. It's a great crease or outer V shade, and it could easily be paired with some of the neutrals you already own. I only have Wedge and Patina from the ones you mentioned, and I'd definitely recommend Patina. You might should skip Wedge if it's similar to Cork, but I do love Wedge.

Thanks for the rec

I'm pretty new with using purples. So which neutrals can I pair with Nocturnelle?

 

[FiestyFemme]

You might want to try it as a crease or outer V shade with Go or Woodwinked.
I swatched them on my hand, and they looked pretty together.