now that wouldn't be bad! it's still a very small haul!
MAC - Surf Baby Discussion
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laylalovesmac
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Kate, your new avatar is gorgeous!!!
Thanks for the pic of the stacks! I can't wait to get my hands on Surf the Ocean. And I'm back to just wanting that and Hibiscus, possibly Bust Out but probably not.
Thanks for the pic of the stacks! I can't wait to get my hands on Surf the Ocean. And I'm back to just wanting that and Hibiscus, possibly Bust Out but probably not.
you're looking beautiful in your new pic Kate!If memory serves, about two hours before Wonder Woman launched, you and I were both saying we were going to skip the whole collection. And I believe both of us caved within minutes of it going on line. So I'm not saying anything about my intentions regarding the blush.
buntewollsocke
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I'm really in love with this collection. At first I wanted to have the blush but the first swatches were too orange. So I've got only the Short Shorts e/s.
Wanna see some first impressions? Here you go:
... and also some swatches:
(left: without base, right: on base)
As you can see it's a very light Yellow which seems to be a little golden too.
Wanna see some first impressions? Here you go:
... and also some swatches:
(left: without base, right: on base)
As you can see it's a very light Yellow which seems to be a little golden too.
My blush is finally here, but when I wanted to take the first pic of it my camera battery died. It contains 12 gramms/ 0.42 US OZ, so the price is really OK. From seeing the colour in the pan, I don't have anything like it. It's warmer and more orange than Marine Life, and is nothing like BOA, which almost looks reallly pink when you hold it next to it. Unfortunately I don't have any orange-y peachy blushes to compare to it, like Peaches or Melba I would think. And the eggshell white packaging has some fine golden shimmer in it when you look closely, I think it's a nice touch. Will post pics as soon as I can.
yay for it arriving! and that foes sound nice about the packaging! i can't wait to see your pictures!
Pinkdollface
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After i read your post i looked a bit closer at buntewollsocke's pictures and i can see some of the shimmer. It looks really nice! Do you by any change have Ripe Peach or Mighty Aphrodite blush to compare to My Paradise?
Pinkdollface
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Uh oh now i noticed that too. I love the colour of Surf USA and now i want the maching polish too!
No, unfortunately not. I'm uploading pics right now. I usually always buy pink blushes, the closest ones I have to compare are Marine Life, BOA and Springsheen. I don't have any real peach blushes.
Pinkdollface
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I buy pink blushes most of the time too, but last year i decided i wanted more colours. Now i really like corals as well, but i don't need ones that are to similar. I will wait for your pics! I really want to know how similar it is to Marine Life.
Pinkdollface
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I just saw the pics and My Paradise looks a lot more different from Marine Life than i expected. Now i'm starting to want it...
RayannaBanana
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I'm still not sure if My Paradise will work for me. Hmmm. I'd really like to see it swatched beside Cargos Rome blush.
Or maybe swatched with Follow Your Fancy pigment.
If My Paradise is anything like Melba I'll have to skip it.
Or maybe swatched with Follow Your Fancy pigment.
If My Paradise is anything like Melba I'll have to skip it.
Blush pics are up in the swatch thread. Sorry I have no blushes to compare that are closer colourwise, I threw in the closest ones I had. The blush is really pigmented, I applied too much first time I used it, the colour payoff is really good. The texture of the peach part is soft and powdery, when you swatch it with your finger it feels soft, almost fluffy powdery, if that makes any sense, LOL. The gold overspray is quite thick as you can see in the pics, so it won't go away right away, it will last some time. The payoff are fine golden shimmer particels. It's not crazy shimmery, and it doesn't feel or look as rough as it might seem. For the swatches I mixed it just like you would when applying it to cheeks, I can't really see much shimmer on my face though, it's not a glitter bomb. The colour itself is not very unique I think, I personally tend to buy pink blushes, but if you're into peach shades like that you propably have or can find something similar. I think it's a great blush for summer, I'm glad I bought it because I don't have any colour like this yet. I have to apply it carefully though, and take some more effort to blend it well, because it's so pigmented, I'm not used to that.
Alisha1
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Thanks for the swatches! Can't wait to get it! Springsheen also looks pretty *ohcrap*
luvlydee
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is it just me or this shadow looks similar to Nars albatross highlighter??
... and also some swatches:
(left: without base, right: on base)
As you can see it's a very light Yellow which seems to be a little golden too.
xasperadastra
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Thanks for the comparisons pics of the blush! Now I like it more because it's different between BOA and also Virgin Isle! I would have liked it more if it were smaller and cheaper!! I don't know.......
thanks so much for your thoughts and pictures!
oh and the white shadow is reminding me of solar white shadow - the gold isn;t as obvious but still similar
shontay07108
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Wow. My Paradise is really orange. It would look great with Hibiscus, eh? As a WOC, I almost feel compelled to buy it. 
BeautyByLele
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I think from now on imma keep my "mouth" shut about what imma def skip bcuz once again after that pic I am considering My Paradise.
Oh crap, imma just go ahead and add My Paradise Blush to my list!
Oh crap, imma just go ahead and add My Paradise Blush to my list!
Wow. My Paradise is really orange. It would look great with Hibiscus, eh? As a WOC, I almost feel compelled to buy it.
