MAC Magentic Nude: Fairly Precious & Magentic Appeal EDSF

MAC describes their Extra Dimension Skinfinish formula as a 

"unique liquid-powder hybrid formula delivering high resolution colour and prismatic reflections in versatile finishes with up to six hours of colour coverage".

GENERAL THOUGHTS

These EDSFs are my favourite type of highlighter. I love the almost liquid metal effect that they create. Whilst other highlighters can be described as overly shimmery or glittery these apply with a beautiful sheen, a metallic glow almost!  Luminous might be a great word to describe the effect of the EDSFs. Additionally, the EDSFs released by MAC in the last few years have been extremely pigmented so go easy when applying. These skinfinishes are also long lasting.

MAC Fairly Precious EDSF

MAC Fairly Precious EDSF

Fairly Precious taken with flash!

When I first found information about the Magnetic Nude collection online I deliberated long and hard over this EDSF. I really wondered if the colour would show up on my skin tone or if it would simply give the much loved metallic glow. In fact, this product ended up being an impulsive add to my cart and was a regret until I received my package.

It is described as a “peach with dimensional pearly green" and is in fact a peachy colour that has some underlying orange undertones and a frosted sheen. The frost is Fairly Precious is a lot more than compared to some of the other EDSFs. The colour payoff is pretty good although it is not as blatant or as strong as I had hoped for on my nc42/43 skin when applied to the face. However, the overall effect is absolutely beautiful and i'm extremely glad I decided to get this one.

The texture is soft to the touch and it blends and applies like a dream. The drawback is that there is a slight emphasis on the skin's texture and pores but the overall effect more than makes up for that. When I wore this out it was going strong after the 4-5 hours that I wore it for.

Fairly Precious on inner arm. Swatch blended out on the right.

Same as above, this time with flash!

Just a snap showing how lighting can really change the colour of an EDSF

MAC Magnetic Appeal EDSF

MAC Magnetic Appeal EDSF

With flash!

Described as a "medium tan with fine gold sheen" this was the more obvious selection for me when I first found the collection information.The gold sheen is not as obvious in normal lighting. On my skintone it shows up as a coppery-brown with orange or red undertones. It definitely does not translate as seen in the pan. It's not as frosted as Fairly Precious nor as metallic. The pigmentation is really great though so a little goes a long way. I haven't had a chance to wear it out as yet so I can't comment on the wear time. Again, the texture is soft and the product blends beautifully.

MAC Magnetic Appeal in normal lighting.

MAC Magnetic Appeal taken with flash.

 Pic showing how the colour appears due to change lighting

These skinfinishes are available online still so let me know what you guys think or get! I would definitely encourage you guys to try out this formula. xx

Mini Haul Alert- MAC Magentic Nude

So I ordered these items way back in 2013..*ahem* okay well it December 23rd is not way back........

ANYWAY there were some delays, weather and otherwise, with my order and finally in 2014 my items have arrived!! Coincidentally they arrived on my birthday so that was a fun 'gift'!! 

These were from the MAC Magentic Nude Collection which was carded to be released on Boxing Day! I must admit since I ordered online I didn't check to see if we got this collection in stores.  Regardless i'm late but you know what they say...better late than never!

MAC Magnetic Nude is described by MAC as:

'Glimmering metallics and natural nudes redefine winter opulence. Skin is radiant with Extra Dimension Skinfinish. Smoky eyes get a metal effect, shaded with vibrant Extra Dimension Eye Shadow. Fluidline shines with a steely touch, while Opulash provides a powerful finish. Flushed nudes in Extra Dimension Blush, Lipstick and Lipglass are subtle yet sexy, for a look that’s naturally magnetic. Apply with the 128 Split Fibre Cheek and 235 Split Fibre All Over Eye Brushes.'

Products include:

Lipstick

• Close Contact -Creamy peach (Amplified)
• Sensual Sparks- Dirty cool caramel (Amplified)
• Carnal Instinct- Deep brick red with gold pearl (Frost)
• Morning Rose- Soft cool rose (Cremesheen)

Lipglass

• A Quiet Roar -Creamy off-white (Repromote)
• Oh My Darling- Pale yellow pink
• Overspiced- Dirty muted coral
• Hell Bound -Brick red with gold pearl
• Steel Kiss -Dirty mauve with green pearl

Extra Dimension Eyeshadow 

• A Natural Flirt- Iridescent light pink (Metallic) (Repromote)
• Sweet Heat -Soft peach pink (Metallic) (Repromote)
• Platinum Love- Bright clean silver (Metallic)
• Amorous Alloy -Deep terracotta copper (Metallic)
• Silver Dawn -Dirty grey mauve (Metallic)

Fluidline

• Chilled- Frosted white gold (Pearl)
• It’s Physical -Brown with purple pearl (Pearl)
• Our Secret- Metallic brown with red pearl (Pearl)

Extra Dimension Blush

• At Dusk- Dirty cool pink (Satin) (Repromote)
• Autoerotique- Dirty coral rose (Satin)
• Pleasure Model- Soft terracotta with pearl (Satin)

Extra Dimension Skinfinish

• Superb- Soft peachy nude with multidimensional shimmer (Repromote)
• Magnetic- Appeal Medium tan with fine gold sheen
• Fairly Precious -Peach with dimensional pearly green

Brushes

• 128 Split Fibre Cheek 
• 233 Split Fibre All over Eye 

I got Fairly Precious Extra Dimension Skinfinish, Magnetic Appeal Extra Dimension Skinfinish, Pleasure Model Extra Dimension Blush and It's Physical Fluidline! Anyway here are some quick pics whilst I work on swatching the products..bear with me because i'm not one who'll have those artsy fancy pics! :(

MAC Magnetic Appeal EDSF

MAC Fairly Precious EDSF

MAC Pleasure Model EDB

It's Physical Fluidline

Hopefully, I'll have some swatches up soon but these are so beautiful. I love the Extra Dimension formula! These are still available online so let me know if guys got anything!