i was the same for t's swatches...i still like seeing them because they are very clear and well lit, but i prefer making my decisions for what to purchase based on in person swatches when possible, and swatches on darker skintones.
I definitely agree Mac-Guy skin tone as well as undertones make a huge difference on how a product will show up. I'm pretty lucky as I'm not cool or warm toned somewhere in the middle but downside to that is usually need to try things on know for sure. Different people see different things with my skin and very few get it right. Back blush talk I think I might have go swatch Peony Petal. Richelle try to find someone with a similar skin tone and undertones , but I do understand as a WOC it is definitely a challenge for us, to find swatches out there before the launch but that's when having good relationship with MUA's helps.
