The MAC Makeup Thread

[The_Ida]

Want. Need.

MAC Cream Colour Base in Virgin Isle on cheeks and lips

temptalia.com
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[FleurDeLys]

^^Gorgeous! Is it permanent or limited edition?

Just got MAC's creamblush in ladyblush. It's my first creamblush actually. It's unreasonably cold here atm, lots and lots of snow.. and altough my skin doesn't feel dry, it looks dry/dull when I use powder products. Never had this problem before. I'm open to anything that can give me nice, dewy skin.

 

[serendipity8777]

^^Gorgeous! Is it permanent or limited edition?

Virgin Isle is permanent at Mac PRO.

 

[serendipity8777]

Anyone know when the cham-pale collection is released in the UK? It looks gorgeous!

January 2011 for all international locations. Dec. 26 for North America.

 

[lucy92]

does anyone have any good recommendations for a good under-eye concealer from mac?

 

[The_Ida]

The Studio Finish concealer is crap, photographs really bad. You need to go a shade lighter with the Studio Sculpt concealer, which is OK. Don't remember how it photographs. If you don't need a lot of coverage, go for the Select Moisturecover.

 

[FleurDeLys]

I just bought the studio finish concealer... . I don't use it as an undereye concealer though, it's too dry and emphasizes my fine lines. I only use it on blemishes/redness around my nose...etc. I got it in NW15, but it's slightly too light. NW20 is too dark, should I go for an NC15 then?

I also got Naked lunch e/s that I want to use along with Bronze e/s and Chanel rouge coco in Mademoiselle for a Christmas look. Naked lunch actually differs more from Schroom e/s (which I also own) than I thought. Schroom is more neutral.

 

[oh me]

I just bought the studio finish concealer... . I don't use it as an undereye concealer though, it's too dry and emphasizes my fine lines. I only use it on blemishes/redness around my nose...etc. I got it in NW15, but it's slightly too light. NW20 is too dark, should I go for an NC15 then?

you don't seem to be happy with it
I wanted to try it out, because the pixiwoo girls were using it and they said it's a good concealer. I love my BB cremy concealer, but I just wanted smth new

 

[FleurDeLys]

I was referring to Ida's comment about the studio finish concealer, that it photographs really bad (but I haven't experienced that yet, I haven't been on any photo's since I got it ;-)).
I'm actually quite happy with it! It's really good for concealing blemishes or redness. Personally I prefer more liquid consistencies for under my eyes, but the pixiwoo girls seem to love it for that too...
I actually wanted to buy BB concealer but can't seem to find it in stores here and bc I don't like to order online, I just got the studio finish instead .

 

[The_Ida]

^The pixiwoo girls have been using it because they couldn't find anything with more coverage, but they complain about it in photos too. They seem to like both the BB creamy concealer and studio finish. The Creamy Concealer can actually be used under the eyes, it's not dry at all

 

[The_Ida]

you don't seem to be happy with it
I wanted to try it out, because the pixiwoo girls were using it and they said it's a good concealer. I love my BB cremy concealer, but I just wanted smth new

Just be warned that the Studio Finish is very dry and cakey compared to BB Creamy Concealer. Studio Finish doesn't layer well either. It does have slightly more coverage though, but it also has SPF 35, which is the reason it looks crap on photos.

 

[loonaka]

^The pixiwoo girls have been using it because they couldn't find anything with more coverage, but they complain about it in photos too. They seem to like both the BB creamy concealer and studio finish. The Creamy Concealer can actually be used under the eyes, it's not dry at all

But they both work/worked for MAC right? If I worked at MAC and got loads of free/cheap stuff I would use it too.. I don't want to buy any MAC products here because I know they're overprices.

 

[The_Ida]

^They don't any longer. They get nearly all their stuff for free, so I trust their opinions.

 

[mrsjamesdean]

I don't wear alot or need foundation so would you recommend the Mineralise Satin finish or any other ones? Just to brighten the face however I have really dark circles but reading at the previous comments about MAC concealers I suppose I'll look for another brand.

 

[The_Ida]

Face & Body is what you're looking for...either that or a tinted moisturizer

 

[mrsjamesdean]

^Thanks for the quick reply, I'll check out my mac counter and yes I've also been looking for a tinted moisturiser as well for everyday use and I just recently received a Physicians Formula Organic Wear one but I haven't tried it out. I'm only looking for a foundation for nights out without my skin suffering plus I gotta impress

 

[The_Ida]

Face & Body looks really awesome on. It's not for oily skin types though

 

[fashionista-ta]

you don't seem to be happy with it
I wanted to try it out, because the pixiwoo girls were using it and they said it's a good concealer. I love my BB cremy concealer, but I just wanted smth new

This is not the place to look for change in your life, when you have a concealer you're happy with Innovate anywhere else I like Cle de Peau ... it's expensive, but it lasts more than a year. Plus it's amazing how it disappears into your skin. MAC foundation/concealer doesn't work for me ... but it's pretty much all I use for color.

 

[Berryciaga]

woooow, virgin Isle looks amazing!! I need to get it! Btw, I just got angel lipstick some days ago, what can I say? It's gorgeous! Does not wash me out or anything, it's lovely.

 

[SJPdeux]

I have run out of my Carbon shadow pot and I am just at a total loss. Didn't realise how intergral to my make-up bag it was! I need to get me to a House of Fraser a.s.a.p!