MAC - Surf Baby Discussion

[liba]

Try applying them over a shadow (I've used Sun Blonde and Surf USA for this). This will get rid of the sheerness right off, surprisingly without really altering the color of the pigment. This also makes it easier to apply them directly with a brush, rather than using a finger.

I think the reason may be that these pigments have such an oily binder, you need to apply them to a surface that won't get reactive with the oils. Most bases create a barrier effect against the skin and are really more for holding down dry powders, not something as emollient as these crush metals. If you have a powder underneath, it'll grip all that oily pigment base in them. I haven't had any migration issues at all with either stack, but it occurred to me that when I haven't used an eye shadow underneath them, I've at least used my Careblend powder, since that is normally what I put all over my face (including eye area) when I'm going above casual lately. I've also used Big Bounce shadows underneath without any problems, but those have a different texture than base and primer too (and have a lot of mineral powders in them, for that sparkly look they have.)

Short version: try a good amount of powder underneath them, especially eye shadow if you want to get rid of the sheerness. Also, don't wet your brush with these - it gets a funky oil + water effect...the pigment goes on more densely, but it winds up doing some weird chemical reaction and gets crumbly later on as the day goes by.

 

[Pinkdollface]

I like to use a natural colour with it like Blushbaby when i do a brighter eye. When i do a neutral eye i like something like Marine Life, but Blushbaby looks nice with a neutral eye as well.

I got my Surf USA today

and I wore Hibiscus. Finally I am impressed with the Cremesheen formula, but to wear Hibiscus I definitely need a blush. Any recommendations?

 

[bis]

[quote name="Pinkdollface" url="/forum/thread/172561/mac-surf-baby-discussion/4650#post_2126360"]I like to use a natural colour with it like Blushbaby when i do a brighter eye. When i do a neutral eye i like something like Marine Life, but Blushbaby looks nice with a neutral eye as well.
 


 
[/quote] Thanks for the recommendation, I do not have Blushbaby but Prim&Proper will work just fine

 

[EngineerBarbie]

Picked up Good Luvin' from Nordstrom when I was getting some Pro Longwear concealer. They actually had Hibiscus but I didn't bite--damn Bloggers Obsession collection coming up and all...

 

[Mac-Guy]

MAC is getting their act together. I placed an order for Sun Blonde yesterday evening and I already received a shipping notice. I wasn't expecting to get one until Monday. I guess they are working on w/e now.

 

[mac_aiken]

Any suggestions for using Surf USA and Stars and Rockets together without looking too OTT?

 

[Allura Beauty]

Oooo, I'd do S&R on the lids (with a neutral brown blended into the crease) and then Surf USA as a liner only on the bottom lashes. And brown liner on the upper lid to keep it from being too harsh.

Any suggestions for using Surf USA and Stars and Rockets together without looking too OTT?

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[ladyarwen]

I FINALLY wore the silver pigment from the STO stack today. I put it all over the lid and put the dark blue in the crease. The dark blue blends well, but a little too well. It went farther than I wanted it to go and had to do a bit of cleaning with a makeup wipe. Not a big issue though. I can't wait to use the bronze/gold on my lid with some colors from my UD Naked palette.

 

[dreamer246]

Hello to everyone who still remembers me! I see a lot of new names here after being absent for almost 5 months...

Anyway I'm glad I got to haul from this collection! I was (luckily) on medical leave when my MA texted me saying the collection had just launched that day. What's a MAC addict to do? I immediately rushed down to the counter and arrived within 30 minutes. Hehe.

I wanted to get Gilded White initially, but I found it to be somewhat similar to Cuddle shadestick. Blue Noon is pretty but still passable. The pigment stacks were too shimmery/metallic for my liking. Surf USA was honestly my fave out of the eyeshadows (unexpectedly), but it's not a color I would wear often so I couldn't justify buying it. Sun Blonde didn't wow me, and I thought Saffron was rather chalky which is a pity. Having owned quite a few purple lipsticks, I thought Bust Out! was nothing special. Same for the lipglosses, except Krazy Kahuna (when sheered out or lightly patted on - using fingers - it is amazing especially when it is put on top of any other lipstick to add some warmth and color. My MA patted it on top of Naturally Eccentric and Bombshell to demonstrate, and the effect was BEAUTIFUL).

Here's what I ended up with (I'm so glad I walked away with only 5 items because my original wishlist consisted of about 12 items!!!):
- Hangin' Loose n/l
- Hibiscus l/s
- My Paradise cheek powder
- Lush-Light-Bronze (soooo gorgeous when worn on the cheeks as a blush)
- Naturally Eccentric l/s

I may go back for Krazy Kahuna, Gold-Go-Lightly, and maybe Solar Riche. I've been on a bronzer kick lately, especially since I recently dyed my hair a warm copper-brown color which requires warm-toned make-up to compliment it. What's holding me back is that I paid for my diploma in make-up course with my savings, and it cost me about $4k in total (including additional course materials that have to be bought). Which means I'm quite broke right now.

Any opinions on Solar Riche though? Is it very orangey on the cheeks? I already have Refined Golden and Lush-Light-Bronze in my stash.

 

[Larrabee]

Fate decided in my favor. I picked Saffron up three days ago. I've worn it twice now and I love it. Yay

I've worn it in the crease with Short Shorts on the lids. I want to try it with Swell Baby too. Probably not the most original or exciting combinations, but it's a new kind of color for me. I don't know yet if I'd like it all over the lid rather than just in the crease... I'll have to find out on a day off.

I think the texture isn't quite what Swell Baby and Short Shorts are, but it still goes on nicely and blends well. And it's definitely not like anything else I had.

 

[LMD84]

Try applying them over a shadow (I've used Sun Blonde and Surf USA for this). This will get rid of the sheerness right off, surprisingly without really altering the color of the pigment. This also makes it easier to apply them directly with a brush, rather than using a finger.
I think the reason may be that these pigments have such an oily binder, you need to apply them to a surface that won't get reactive with the oils. Most bases create a barrier effect against the skin and are really more for holding down dry powders, not something as emollient as these crush metals. If you have a powder underneath, it'll grip all that oily pigment base in them. I haven't had any migration issues at all with either stack, but it occurred to me that when I haven't used an eye shadow underneath them, I've at least used my Careblend powder, since that is normally what I put all over my face (including eye area) when I'm going above casual lately. I've also used Big Bounce shadows underneath without any problems, but those have a different texture than base and primer too (and have a lot of mineral powders in them, for that sparkly look they have.)

Short version: try a good amount of powder underneath them, especially eye shadow if you want to get rid of the sheerness. Also, don't wet your brush with these - it gets a funky oil + water effect...the pigment goes on more densely, but it winds up doing some weird chemical reaction and gets crumbly later on as the day goes by.

thanks for your response! when i used the pigments for the first time i used them wet and wondered why they kinda chipped off throughout the day. it was quite weird and unusual. so that explains it! i shall try them out with shadows underneath next time then

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[peachsuns]

Hello to everyone who still remembers me! I see a lot of new names here after being absent for almost 5 months...

Anyway I'm glad I got to haul from this collection! I was (luckily) on medical leave when my MA texted me saying the collection had just launched that day. What's a MAC addict to do? I immediately rushed down to the counter and arrived within 30 minutes. Hehe.

I wanted to get Gilded White initially, but I found it to be somewhat similar to Cuddle shadestick. Blue Noon is pretty but still passable. The pigment stacks were too shimmery/metallic for my liking. Surf USA was honestly my fave out of the eyeshadows (unexpectedly), but it's not a color I would wear often so I couldn't justify buying it. Sun Blonde didn't wow me, and I thought Saffron was rather chalky which is a pity. Having owned quite a few purple lipsticks, I thought Bust Out! was nothing special. Same for the lipglosses, except Krazy Kahuna (when sheered out or lightly patted on - using fingers - it is amazing especially when it is put on top of any other lipstick to add some warmth and color. My MA patted it on top of Naturally Eccentric and Bombshell to demonstrate, and the effect was BEAUTIFUL).

Here's what I ended up with (I'm so glad I walked away with only 5 items because my original wishlist consisted of about 12 items!!!):
- Hangin' Loose n/l
- Hibiscus l/s
- My Paradise cheek powder
- Lush-Light-Bronze (soooo gorgeous when worn on the cheeks as a blush)
- Naturally Eccentric l/s

I may go back for Krazy Kahuna, Gold-Go-Lightly, and maybe Solar Riche. I've been on a bronzer kick lately, especially since I recently dyed my hair a warm copper-brown color which requires warm-toned make-up to compliment it. What's holding me back is that I paid for my diploma in make-up course with my savings, and it cost me about $4k in total (including additional course materials that have to be bought). Which means I'm quite broke right now.

Any opinions on Solar Riche though? Is it very orangey on the cheeks? I already have Refined Golden and Lush-Light-Bronze in my stash.

Hi, Winnie!

Glad to see you back! Hope all is well with you!
I got Hibiscus and My Paradise, too! OK, and Surf USA, Saffron, and Sun Blonde.

How do you like Lush-Light-Bronze?

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

LOVE IT! did you use a liner or a gloss over it? otherwise, yes, it looks super creamy! can't wait to use this on my vacay!

I also prefer this over another love of mine: Exxxhibitionist. Again, I prefer this formula. I think the coverage with this lipstick is fuller(for me) and I much prefer the scent of this lipstick over the...different smell of the KLC. I guess I should do comparison swatches. I'll be back.

 

[LMD84]

How did i miss Shontay's beautiful picture?! the lippie was made for you! so perfect and summery looking!

 

[dreamer246]

Hi, Winnie!

Glad to see you back! Hope all is well with you! I got Hibiscus and My Paradise, too! OK, and Surf USA, Saffron, and Sun Blonde.

How do you like Lush-Light-Bronze?

Hi dear! I may have been gone from the boards, but I am still hauling MAC nonetheless.

Lush-Light-Bronze is absolutely gorgeous!!! It had caught my eye since I first saw online swatches of it on beauty blogs, but somehow the bloggers always seem to prefer Gold-Go-Lightly, which left me feeling skeptical about Lush-Light-Bronze... Anyway I'm glad that I bought it in the end. The formula of the careblend bronzers is amazing too - soooo pigmented and smooth!

 

[Mac-Guy]

I actually prefer Lush-Light over Gold-Go-Lightly, mainly because LL has some red (not orange!) in it, which gives you a sun-kissed look, whereas GGL is "just" tan. It obviously depends on your complexion. I have both (and backed up both), but I will use LL more during the summer and GGL more during the winter time. In any case, it is a stunning product that I prefer now over my regular MAC Matte Bronzer.

 

[Piarpreet]

finger but never on crease cos it creases!

I got my Surf USA today

and I wore Hibiscus. Finally I am impressed with the Cremesheen formula, but to wear Hibiscus I definitely need a blush. Any recommendations?

 

[UrbanSweetheart]

Nice haul girl!! I'm also thinking about getting Krazy Kahuna. It just seems unique to me. I don't own anything like it!

Hello to everyone who still remembers me! I see a lot of new names here after being absent for almost 5 months...

Anyway I'm glad I got to haul from this collection! I was (luckily) on medical leave when my MA texted me saying the collection had just launched that day. What's a MAC addict to do? I immediately rushed down to the counter and arrived within 30 minutes. Hehe.

I wanted to get Gilded White initially, but I found it to be somewhat similar to Cuddle shadestick. Blue Noon is pretty but still passable. The pigment stacks were too shimmery/metallic for my liking. Surf USA was honestly my fave out of the eyeshadows (unexpectedly), but it's not a color I would wear often so I couldn't justify buying it. Sun Blonde didn't wow me, and I thought Saffron was rather chalky which is a pity. Having owned quite a few purple lipsticks, I thought Bust Out! was nothing special. Same for the lipglosses, except Krazy Kahuna (when sheered out or lightly patted on - using fingers - it is amazing especially when it is put on top of any other lipstick to add some warmth and color. My MA patted it on top of Naturally Eccentric and Bombshell to demonstrate, and the effect was BEAUTIFUL).

Here's what I ended up with (I'm so glad I walked away with only 5 items because my original wishlist consisted of about 12 items!!!):
- Hangin' Loose n/l
- Hibiscus l/s
- My Paradise cheek powder
- Lush-Light-Bronze (soooo gorgeous when worn on the cheeks as a blush)
- Naturally Eccentric l/s

I may go back for Krazy Kahuna, Gold-Go-Lightly, and maybe Solar Riche. I've been on a bronzer kick lately, especially since I recently dyed my hair a warm copper-brown color which requires warm-toned make-up to compliment it. What's holding me back is that I paid for my diploma in make-up course with my savings, and it cost me about $4k in total (including additional course materials that have to be bought). Which means I'm quite broke right now.

Any opinions on Solar Riche though? Is it very orangey on the cheeks? I already have Refined Golden and Lush-Light-Bronze in my stash.

 

[peachsuns]

I actually prefer Lush-Light over Gold-Go-Lightly, mainly because LL has some red (not orange!) in it, which gives you a sun-kissed look, whereas GGL is "just" tan. It obviously depends on your complexion. I have both (and backed up both), but I will use LL more during the summer and GGL more during the winter time. In any case, it is a stunning product that I prefer now over my regular MAC Matte Bronzer.

^ I love your description of the careblend/pressed powders, Mac-Guy. It makes sense.

You guys make me want to check Lush-Light-Bronze.

 

[Mac-Guy]

^ I love your description of the careblend/pressed powders, Mac-Guy. It makes sense.

You guys make me want to check Lush-Light-Bronze.

Seriously, it's hard to find a pink/red-based bronzer, so I've been stocking up on Lush-Light-Bronze.