MAC Cream Color Bases (CCB)

[Mrs.Gooch]

I'm in LOVE! I've had Fabulush for about a year now and I use it as a blush. I just recently picked up Virgin Isle and it's gorgeous.

Anyone else use CCBs? If so what are your favorites so I can buy them :grin:

[LovelyLionessa]

I use Root sometimes in the crease as a subtle contout shade or on lids topped with dark brown shadow. I also have Shell which has a pretty, luminous shimmer. It looks nice in the corner of eyes, on brow or cheekbones. They are actually dicontinuing some shades including Root.

[thwatkins2]

i like the CCB as well. I don't have any favs though. I like how they make the eyes look like skin, but contoured or smooth...basically however you want it to look without the texture of a powder eyeshadow, which is lovely for photoshoots

[trinidarkie1]

Hi Ladies, I use them for highlighting some times on a makeup application. The consistency helps a lot when I'm in the mixing mood and I want to put a hint of color on the cheeks without using a powder blush.

I am not sure if all of them are meant for use around the eyes though, so be mindful to ask those questions or email M.A.C. for the product information :)

[Amethyst85]

I bought improper copper CCB for highlighting (when i had a MAC make-up lesson) but it can't be used near the eyes or mouth and i can't get it to look right anywhere else! I don't know what to do with it, i can't return it. Do you have any suggestions? also what brushes are you using to apply it?

[SleekandBouncy]

Mrs. Gooch, can you describe the virgin isle?

I just bought fabulush yesterday. I think it's a must have for all colored girls (with all the color diversity incl). If you have a warm undertone it's gorgeous, a beautiful coral with gold shimmer. It looks as great on me as my chocolatey mom, as if our cheeks were glowing. I only use it as a blush.

[chellero]

I bought improper copper CCB for highlighting (when i had a MAC make-up lesson) but it can't be used near the eyes or mouth and i can't get it to look right anywhere else! I don't know what to do with it, i can't return it. Do you have any suggestions? also what brushes are you using to apply it?

I don't have that one, but I ignore those eye and mouth recs. :look:

[Butterfly08]

I have fabulush as well, it's the only one I have. What sux is that it's not eye safe. :ohwell:

[Mrs.Gooch]

Mrs. Gooch, can you describe the virgin isle?

I just bought fabulush yesterday. I think it's a must have for all colored girls (with all the color diversity incl). If you have a warm undertone it's gorgeous, a beautiful coral with gold shimmer. It looks as great on me as my chocolatey mom, as if our cheeks were glowing. I only use it as a blush.

Virgin Isle is HOT. It's a creamy bright coral. Very pigmented, no shimmer. Today I buffed it on with my 116 and it just gave a gorgeous warm glow. Got compliments all day. It's a big hit with me.

Yes, I agree Fabulush is a must have!

[Mrs.Gooch]

I bought improper copper CCB for highlighting (when i had a MAC make-up lesson) but it can't be used near the eyes or mouth and i can't get it to look right anywhere else! I don't know what to do with it, i can't return it. Do you have any suggestions? also what brushes are you using to apply it?

Hmm, I was looking at Improper Copper.....

I just use my fingers or my 116 brush.

[PhonyBaloney500]

I'm not a big CCB user. I used to use them as my eyeshadow but lately have used them as a base. Taking notes for the future though!