Those are lovely. I didn't buy *any* of the mineralize items, but they are so very pretty. One of the things that drives me nuts about them is the variation in veining. I tried on a very grey Ether at one counter, and a very teal one at another! They also change as you use them further down.
They are aesthetically pleasing! I have heard stories of them cracking and spinning in the pot though and I've actually received an MSF in the past that was detached from the pot base - that was how I discovered the phrase 'hand-baked in Italy' or 'Made in Italy' stamped into the ceramic (terracotta?) base of the product.
I'm actually confused. So how many MSEs in this collection? Are they sized the same as the MSFs? If that's the case, don't think they'll ever be used up. Hee. I love the bottom right one. That's Ether?
Quarry Sky - Blue with olive, coral, and beige veining (LE, frost) By Jupiter - Light taupe with beige and deep brown veining (LE, frost) Mercurial - Yellow gold with lilac and chestnut veining (LE, frost) Lovestone - Raspberry with wine and copper veining (LE, frost) Tectonic - Yellow gold with lime green, warm brown, and black veining (LE, frost) Ether - Deep aqua with silver, black, and gold veining (LE, frost)
MSFs:
Gold Spill - Pink peach with warm brown and cream pearl (LE) Global Glow - Mid-tone brown with gold pearl (LE) Northern Light - Creamy mid-tone pink (LE, cream)
The MSEs are smaller than the MSFs but bigger than regular MAC shadows. I think around Stila pan size or bigger? They seem the same size as my MUS e/s :)
The bottom right one is Mercurial. Love the name. It's quite complex - it seems like a lavender at first but a closer look will reveal gold and bronze.
MSE = Mineralised Eyeshadow (it doesn't really make sense but people are so used to writing MSF that they've substituted the F with an E for the e/s)
Both are baked products (baked in Italy, usually) that can be used wet or dry and impart a special effect (a lovely sheen when buffed into the skin; deep metallic colour, when used wet). They're best used with a fibre optic brush. The MSFs are typically used as highlighters or blushes, although some MAs use them as e/s.
mineralised skin finish?? venturing a guess. what about MSE? and yes, also wodnering what do they do. love to see FOTDs with them on. can they be used on the face?
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I'll stick to my palettes. :)
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From Specktra.net:
MSEs:
Quarry Sky - Blue with olive, coral, and beige veining (LE, frost)
By Jupiter - Light taupe with beige and deep brown veining (LE, frost)
Mercurial - Yellow gold with lilac and chestnut veining (LE, frost)
Lovestone - Raspberry with wine and copper veining (LE, frost)
Tectonic - Yellow gold with lime green, warm brown, and black veining (LE, frost)
Ether - Deep aqua with silver, black, and gold veining (LE, frost)
MSFs:
Gold Spill - Pink peach with warm brown and cream pearl (LE)
Global Glow - Mid-tone brown with gold pearl (LE)
Northern Light - Creamy mid-tone pink (LE, cream)
The MSEs are smaller than the MSFs but bigger than regular MAC shadows. I think around Stila pan size or bigger? They seem the same size as my MUS e/s :)
The bottom right one is Mercurial. Love the name. It's quite complex - it seems like a lavender at first but a closer look will reveal gold and bronze.
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The blue ones are gorgeous though!
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MSE = Mineralised Eyeshadow (it doesn't really make sense but people are so used to writing MSF that they've substituted the F with an E for the e/s)
Both are baked products (baked in Italy, usually) that can be used wet or dry and impart a special effect (a lovely sheen when buffed into the skin; deep metallic colour, when used wet). They're best used with a fibre optic brush. The MSFs are typically used as highlighters or blushes, although some MAs use them as e/s.
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