The MAC Makeup Thread

[Miwi]

We don't have MAC in my country and I usually buy their products while travelling abroad. Few weeks ago I tried the Matchmaster foundation for the first time but I didn't end up buying it. My skin has changed dramatically in the past few months and it's not dry anymore so I thought I could give MAC foundations another chance (years ago I was using Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Sculpt). A friend of mine brought me the Pro Longwear Foundation in NC15, because they didn't have the Matchmaster. It was 25% off and I thought well, why not, it has quite good reviews (anything rated more than 3, 5 on MUA has to be a miracle worker ).
I was quite surprised at how differently and orange it looked in the bottle compared to SFF and SS. At first I thought it was a mistake and she bought the NW instead of NC. When I swatched it it didn't look any less orange. Oddly enough (and thank god), it looks completely different when applied properly on the face. It's a perfect match! It sets very fast and it dries semi-matte which I really like at the moment. I hope it was the right choice.

I also got the Girl About Town lipstick which is an old favourite of mine.

 

[ladygodiva]

Does anyone know a dupe or something similar to face and body? I absolutely love it but it makes my skin break out so I had stop using it.

 

[Melisande]

I finally cracked for Russian Red and the lipliner Brick to go with it. I was never 100% sure, because of the lighting in certain boutiques, but I think I actually like it and I'm sure it will grow on me. At worst, I can mix. It's very matte, which is good for a red. It'll be a good alternative to my Dubonnet, which is a tad bit too sombre for certain occasions. Plus it goes with my nails, which is always a plus.

My powder hit the pan in the center again, which is frustrating because there is so much on the sides and now I know it'll be more fragile... I tried my best from the beginning to not touch the middle...Isn't there a way to wear out pressed powder evenly???

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Not evenly exactly ... but I now swirl my brush in a circular motion that I think helps. You have b2m (back to MAC) where you are? When the bald spot starts to bother me, I put whatever it is in my b2m bag

 

[Melisande]

Not sure we have B2M...will check it out.
Ahh, a brush, do you think using a brush is a better solution than the sponge?

BTW, I've just stopped even trying to buy lipsticks other than MAC because I wear only dark reds and need to be able to trust that it won't bleed on me. So far, I've never had a problem!

Anyone try their lip primer?

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ I think it will be better for more even wear ...

 

[fashionista-ta]

Just ordered a few things from the Isabel and Ruben Toledo collection ... several lip glosses and a mascara. Packaging and colors look great ... lots of reds.

 

[fashionista-ta]

PS Received my order ... the packaging is amazing, best of any MAC collection I've ever seen. Have only tried one item, the Oxblood gloss, which is actually a nude color. I quite like it.

 

[marcBarna]

MAC adds to Mineralize portfolio with new Timecheck Lotion



moodiereport.com

Brand: MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Timecheck Lotion

Launch: The latest addition to the brand’s extensive Mineralize portfolio is available now in travel retail worldwide.

Details: Infused with nourishing minerals and ingredients said to “fight against time”, Mineralize Timecheck Lotion incorporates new innovative polymer technology to create the optical illusion of blurred lines and wrinkles, while helping to shrink the look of pores.

 

[marcBarna]

MAC adds to Lightful portfolio with new two-in-one treatment



moodiereport.com

Brand: MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Timecheck Lotion

Launch: The latest addition to the brand’s extensive Mineralize portfolio is available now in travel retail worldwide.

Details: Infused with nourishing minerals and ingredients said to “fight against time”, Mineralize Timecheck Lotion incorporates new innovative polymer technology to create the optical illusion of blurred lines and wrinkles, while helping to shrink the look of pores.

 

[fashionista-ta]

I got the Lightful C eye cream, and it is 1) irritating and 2) ineffective ...

 

[marcBarna]

Giambattista Valli Resort

From left: Lipstick in Bianca B, Margherita, Tats, Charlotte, and Eugenie; Crystal Glaze Gloss in Lena​

style.com

You Can Afford to Buy Every Piece in the Newest Giambattista Valli Collection
Just when you think you can’t possibly justify another lipstick purchase, MAC comes along and dangles an irresistible new line in front of your face. This time, the proverbial carrot is a sophisticated collection created by Giambattista Valli. The designer channeled his endless fascination with flora and color—two things not “considered cool by the fashion industry” but always beloved by women, as noted in Style.com’s recent review—into a bouquet of five matte lipsticks. (For those who can’t resist a touch of shine, a Crystal Glaze Gloss dubbed Lena lends a pearlescent finish to lips.) From whitish-pink (Bianca B) to a sexy black cherry (Eugenie), the romantic range of shades plays off the soft blush, vibrant coral, and classic crimson found in many of the pieces for Resort and epitomize the “DNA of GBV,” Valli explained. “I am inspired by flowers from all around the world. If I’m in Kyoto, it’s cherry blossoms. Sometimes in New York you can see the most beautiful tulips. Or in Paris there are roses that feel very Marie Antoinette.” While not everyone is lucky enough to don the designer’s sumptuous creations (like the couture confection Rihanna wore to the Grammys), adding at least one tube to your cosmetics wardrobe is certainly within reach. And perhaps nobody sums up the power of lipstick better than Valli himself: “Makeup not only completes a look, it often makes the look.” We couldn’t agree more.

Lipstick, $17.50 each, Gloss, $23; available July 9 at maccosmetics.com

 

[fashionista-ta]

Has anyone seen the Dita Von Teese lipstick?


I noticed that the blot powder formula has changed and now smells terrible ... I will probably switch to Charlotte Tilbury (have bought her powder to try--still using up the last of my MAC).


Curious whether anyone has tried the new Huggable lip products. From the reviews, it sounds like the lipstick is very sheer, perhaps similar to Lustre. I really like Sheen Supreme, but it looks like they're phasing it out. Just ordered the Can't Resist I like from another store (Nordstrom).


Also got Plum Dandy lipstick with my back to MAC ... tried it on my hand. On, it's more pale than I would like, so probably won't get it again.

 

[Belowen]

I have a couple of birthday vouchers leftover for a store that sells MAC. I'm thinking of treating myself to a couple of things, but I'm not sure what to get. Possibly Soft & Gentle, and maybe the Creamblend blush in Ladyblush, because that's an old favourite of mine...

 

[Jinadaze]

Bridal lipstick

Which shade would you recommend for a fresh, natural wedding look? I would like a neutral my-lips-but-better tone with a hint of pink or coral. Preferably in amplified, matte or satin finish. Thanks!

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ What about Syrup or ... darn, there's another similar one I've worn, and the name is escaping me. I've already taken it 'back to MAC' too ...

 

[Jinadaze]

Judging by the swatches is looks like Syrup will be much too cold for me ... Combine my blonde hair and pale skin with cold pink shiny lipstick and the look will be trashy instead of fresh and natural. Truth be told, I find it really difficult to find suitable pink lipstick. Red is another story, but I am not going for that look with my dress.

 

[fashionista-ta]

I don't think Syrup could possibly look trashy, it's far too subtle for that. It is a blue pink ... I have cool pink skin, so I often wear colors with a blue tone. But I also have warm brown eyes ... I guess my hair has been darkening to a cooler tone, but it used to be a warm chestnut brown. So I also wear warm colors like Can't Resist, a lipstick color I think of as maple--probably some version I wore many years ago had that in the name.


I cannot remember the name of the natural pink I had more recently, and couldn't find it on the MAC site ... I wish they would just group all the colors together so I could look thru them all easily.

 

[Jinadaze]

Just wanted to report back that I picked Kinda Sexy shade this weekend. It's a gorgeous peachy nude shade and although it's matte like I wanted, it looks very natural and flattering on my skintone. Definitely not pinkish, as per their describtion. I also got a lip liner, but after trying both at home I actually think that the lipstick looks better without.

 

[D A N A]

Mac's mineralized skin finishe's are amazing, highly recommended for setting the under eyes & setting makeup in general.