The MAC Makeup Thread

[Trista]

Unfortunately I can't think of one that is really similar...Pink Swoon is a sheertone pink, but it's a bit cooler than Moon River. Posey blushcreme is a bit brighter as well, but it's not shimmery.

 

[Guessgirl96]

I usually use creme blush or stains but my skin has been really oily lately and I want a powder. Cool light sheer pinks look best on me and I'm thinking of either the HK tippy or pink swoon, does anyone know how they're different? My mac counter doesnt have tippy anymore to compare and it's hard to tell from pics.

 

[jjbunny79]

SURGARWEET IS OUT ON THE CANADIAN WEBSITE
i will be conservative over the Perfect Topping MSF and the eye stuff, but Loillipop loving here i come
(maybe the new viva glam lipstick too, i wanted to try a soft blue pink for a while )

(i will get pink swoon once i done my loreal blush, trista, and guessgirl96 tippy is a brighter, cooler pink then pink swoon, plus pink swoon is sheerer too.)

 

[Trista]

I usually use creme blush or stains but my skin has been really oily lately and I want a powder. Cool light sheer pinks look best on me and I'm thinking of either the HK tippy or pink swoon, does anyone know how they're different? My mac counter doesnt have tippy anymore to compare and it's hard to tell from pics.

The main difference between Tippy and Pink Swoon: Tippy is a Beauty Powder blush, so it is very pigmented but it's pearlescent in a way like how the Beauty Powders are. It's on the sheerer end, but still more pigmented than a Sheertone blush. Pink Swoon, on the other hand, is a sheertone blush, so almost a matte finish but very buildable. The other main difference are the colours-Tippy is a bright midtone blue-pink, while Pink Swoon is a clean lighter pink.

As far as Sugarsweet goes, I have to wait a couple weeks to get what I want, but that's okay.

 

[Suburban Snob]

I haven't seen Sugar Sweet in person yet but I think I really need CakeShop ShadeStick. I hear they are a lot creamier than the old ones were. I used to have a few of those but I ended up throwing them away because they never went on very nicely. CakeShop looks to be the perfect color for me as well. I think it is the only thing I REALLY want from the collection. I am not big on MSFs unlike most other MAC fans.

The Rose Romance collection looks good too, mostly because I am very fair and cool toned and a lot of the colors seem suited for my coloring. Although I must admit the last thing I need is more makeup. It just calls me though. LOL!

 

[Carly.S]

I can't wait for Sugarsweet to be realised here in the UK, Lollipop loving I missed it last time round

 

[Trista]

I haven't seen Sugar Sweet in person yet but I think I really need CakeShop ShadeStick. I hear they are a lot creamier than the old ones were. I used to have a few of those but I ended up throwing them away because they never went on very nicely. CakeShop looks to be the perfect color for me as well. I think it is the only thing I REALLY want from the collection. I am not big on MSFs unlike most other MAC fans.

The Rose Romance collection looks good too, mostly because I am very fair and cool toned and a lot of the colors seem suited for my coloring. Although I must admit the last thing I need is more makeup. It just calls me though. LOL!

The shadesticks are definitely creamy, I never really tried out any of the older ones because I'm bad with cream shadows, however Red Velvet is a colour that I would use frequently. As far as the MSF's go, at least give them a try because these are reformulated as well, with the least shimmer of any that I've seen.

Rose Romance is nice but I only want the beauty powders...the shadows are nothing interesting, I already have Mutiny (and if I wanted a backup I'd hit the outlet), and I've got a lot of pink lipsticks already. Not to mention Dazzleglasses are launching around that time and I am hoping to get a few. Beauty Powders are a nice alternative to MSF's, IMO.

 

[jjbunny79]

i bought Sheer Pressed power in NC 15 (and well, Lolipop Loving too), I am not too sure the goldeness from NC15, it is very different from the yellow I wanted (more beige/ivory type of yellow)
should i try NW15 then?

 

[Guessgirl96]

I just saw sugar sweet and I liked the purple and green shadows, both were very soft and pretty. The purple is very vibrant. I'm not sure how I'm going to wear the green though, I would usually do the smokey look with brown, bright green in the middle and lighter green in the corner but I dont think this color would look good like that. I may end up returning it.

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Is there a MAC MUA you like? They should be able to figure something out for you ...

 

[Trista]

I just saw sugar sweet and I liked the purple and green shadows, both were very soft and pretty. The purple is very vibrant. I'm not sure how I'm going to wear the green though, I would usually do the smokey look with brown, bright green in the middle and lighter green in the corner but I dont think this color would look good like that. I may end up returning it.

Aquavert would be really good as a wash over the lid with a darker green pigment in the crease, or in the crease with a neutral eye. DO NOT return it, it's a shadow I have been waiting a year to buy...and it's very rare that a shadow comes out like it. (Just my advice)

 

[Hanne]

I bought Dainty mineralize blush and I ordered Gentle online (since my counter didn't get it). That's all I'll be getting from these collections. I don't like Mineralize Eye Shadows, so that saves me a ton of money.

peacelover142002 how do you like the Dainty mineralize blush, a mistake, 'just okay' or a HG ?

 

[angel]

I got both MSFs, Butternutty shadestick, Lollipop Loving lipstick, and Peppermint Patti polish from Sugarsweet... I might go back and get aquavert and a couple more shadesticks. I love this collection All but the glosses that is - I think they're a big FAIL. They're not pigmented at all except the pink one, and I just don't think they're worth the hype.

 

[jjbunny79]

the tricolour lipglass's purpose is to dissapoint you, i think

people: is prefect topping MSF worth buying? I want to use it as a bronzer for my pale nw15 skin

 

[The_Ida]

These will be out in May

MAC Double Glass Lipgloss

cult-beauty.blogspot.com

Very shimmery indeed...

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Mmm, those look like they could be good ... I loved the LE Sex Ray I think it was called ... maybe there's something similar.

 

[Guessgirl96]

the tricolour lipglass's purpose is to dissapoint you, i think

people: is prefect topping MSF worth buying? I want to use it as a bronzer for my pale nw15 skin

I didnt like it but I dont like msfs as much as a lot of people. I have a bronze and a pink that I sometimes use but I dont understand the need for 9 of these like lots of people. I'm also pale and perfect topping definitely isnt a bronzer but more of a highligher. I think it's too shimmery to use all over and it's a light pinky beige, although it can vary a little with what mixture you get. On my cheeks it looked just like the lightest shade from the blonde degrade.

 

[Trista]

Perfect Topping isn't bronzey at all. If you are warmer, I would definitely go for Refined, but Refined is probably one of my favourite MSF's ever. I am hoping to finally get Refined and Aquavert by early next week, and then potentially Sweet Thing.

I admit, I do have 5 MSF's. Light Flush is my basic all-over highlight, since it's low-shimmer. Glissade is a nice topping for the cheeks, as it is high shimmer. Petticoat is like a blush for me, it's very pink. So Ceylon is an all-over facial bronzer, and Northern Light is a bronzey blush on me. It also depends on the look I am going for. I probably will use a lot more So Ceylon in the summer, as I do tan a lot, while Petticoat gets ABUSED during the winter. I do eventually want to get Perfect Topping, as it would be a nice highlight.

Those new Dazzleglasses are amazing. All the originals are coming back except for Spanking Rich, Ms. Fizz, Comet Blue, Glamour OD, and Pleasure Principle. The new ones are Smile Light (coral with pink/gold pearl), Utterly Posh (midtone orange with pink/gold pearl), Extra Amps (sheer bright blue-pink with pink/blue pearl), Moth to Flame (sheer neutral beige with violet pearl), Girl's Delight (sheer midtone tan with gold pearl), Stop! Look! (sheer violet-mauve with pink/blue pearl), and Goldyrocks (sheer soft yellow with pink/gold pearl). Yes, I want them all.

Also, the US site has up the spring trends, and there are some PRO products available:
Bamboo and Antiqued Gold CCB
Atlantic Blue eyeshadow
Naval Blue pigment
Violetta lipstick
Red Lipmix
Clear Gloss

I would definitely get Antiqued Gold CCB and Atlantic Blue-I am not into mattes but Atlantic Blue would be highly useful for me.

Definitely agree on the Sugarsweet glosses being an EPIC FAIL. As far as Sex Ray goes, you are probably going to get closest with Magnetique lipglass (coming back out with Rose Romance...one of my personal favourites). It does not have the heavy glitter that Sex Ray has, but figure mix it with a little bit of Reflects glitter and you'll get a better effect. I actually wanted Sex Ray for a long time but I love Magnetique+Funtabulous.

 

[The_Ida]

Speaking of the spring trends, I really love this one:

maccosmetics.com

I just don't know how pigmented the Mineralize Eyeshadow Duos are, I'd like something sheer because I'm not really used to applying eyeshadow

 

[Trista]

Most of the MES duos are on the sheerer end-I have three (Engaging, Sea & Sky, and Fresh Green Mix) and Engaging is very sheer, it's perfect for a person who doesn't like a ton of makeup, as they can just throw the white on the lid and the bronze in the crease. The other two I have are amazing, VERY pigmented, but I always use it with Shell CCB in order to get a nice finish. I haven't tried most of the permanent ones, I still do want to get Heat/Element...but because they are the mineral formula they're easy to sheer out if you want that, it just depends on the brush you use. If you want a ton of colour, it is absolutely essential that you use the 231. It's a cheap brush too, but it is the best to apply mineral shadows.