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spencer lopez

Posts: 151

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I've had my eye on the Graftobian 12-color dual finish foundation powder palette.... But I wanted to hear what you guys thought about it before I spend the last of my christmas money smile

Is it worth it?

Dec 28 08 05:56 pm Link

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Jessica Jean Myers

Posts: 1487

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I can't tell you about that palette but I can tell you I LOVE my Graftobian hi-def cream foundation!

Dec 28 08 06:39 pm Link

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LisaJohnson

Posts: 10525

Nashville, Tennessee, US

I ADORE my Graftobian dual finish foundation palette.  The most amazing coverage and texture.  It is my go to palette when dealing with oily skin, and also when people have preference for "mineral" foundations, over cream or liquids.  I use this as well on myself.  Very good value for the money - a little goes a long way.

Dec 28 08 07:20 pm Link

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Jessica Jean Myers

Posts: 1487

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Lisa Johnson Makeup wrote:
I ADORE my Graftobian dual finish foundation palette.  The most amazing coverage and texture.  It is my go to palette when dealing with oily skin, and also when people have preference for "mineral" foundations, over cream or liquids.  I use this as well on myself.  Very good value for the money - a little goes a long way.

Very good to know b/c I too was looking into buying this since I love my hi-def cream foundations by them sooo much!

Dec 28 08 07:41 pm Link

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Camera Ready Studios

Posts: 7191

Dallas, Texas, US

I have great news for the graftobian HD foundation lovers....  They are introducing (after ages of nagging by me)  an 18 color pallet (same size as the RCMA sampler) in January, $60.00, they will have a warm, cool and neutral foundation pallet....  I will have it on my site www.camerareadycosmetics.com  in about a week but I dont know when my first shipment will arrive.

I by the way use the dual finish graftobian powder every day myself (over foundation) and I carry it in my purse...  I LOVE IT

I use this more than any other product in my kit... mainly because I do a lot of men and this is the only product I use on most men...  I can even out their skin tone and cover with what they believe is just a powder, most men hate wearing cream or liquid

Dec 28 08 07:48 pm Link

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Jessica Jean Myers

Posts: 1487

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mary wrote:
I have great news for the graftobian HD foundation lovers....  They are introducing (after ages of nagging by me)  an 18 color pallet (same size as the RCMA sampler) in January, $60.00, they will have a warm, cool and neutral foundation pallet....  I will have it on my site www.camerareadycosmetics.com  in about a week but I dont know when my first shipment will arrive.

I by the way use the dual finish graftobian powder every day myself (over foundation) and I carry it in my purse...  I LOVE IT

I use this more than any other product in my kit... mainly because I do a lot of men and this is the only product I use on most men...  I can even out their skin tone and cover with what they believe is just a powder, most men hate wearing cream or liquid

OMG Graftobian HD sampler...sooo excited!!!! Alas I'll have to wait until I'm back from Shanghai...but by then I should need a refill anyway!

Dec 28 08 07:53 pm Link

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_Alma_

Posts: 1872

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

spencer lopez wrote:
I've had my eye on the Graftobian 12-color dual finish foundation powder palette.... But I wanted to hear what you guys thought about it before I spend the last of my christmas money smile

Is it worth it?

I use it a lot for men when shooting in HD. This palette is phenomenal.

Dec 28 08 08:26 pm Link

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_Alma_

Posts: 1872

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Mary wrote:
I have great news for the graftobian HD foundation lovers....  They are introducing (after ages of nagging by me)  an 18 color pallet (same size as the RCMA sampler) in January, $60.00, they will have a warm, cool and neutral foundation pallet....  I will have it on my site www.camerareadycosmetics.com  in about a week but I dont know when my first shipment will arrive.

Great news!!!

Dec 28 08 08:29 pm Link

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Natalie Kameroglu

Posts: 127

Mission Viejo, California, US

To be honest with you i have so many foundation in my kit but I always seem to be reaching for my Graftoban before and over anything else. I have had so many models ask me which foundation I am using on them and alot of them ask me where i get them from and of course I turn them over to you Camerareadycosmetics.com my little heaven on earth website :-) I definitely think its worth the tiny investment. Go for it you wont be disappointed. :-)

Dec 28 08 08:43 pm Link

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LisaJohnson

Posts: 10525

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Oh, this is going to be a great palette, Mary.  YAY!

I agree too about the men "makeup" thing...I do a lot of guys grooming too and this stuff is what they all love.  If I have to cover heavy acne or splotchiness on a man...(rare, but it does happen) I can go over with a darker foundation for a little more color after evening out.  It's great stuff and they don't freak out.

I use a ton of this product for brides....over foundation or not.  The younger skin can take just a little of the dual foundation and not creame foundation.... it's great to use over any foundation or concealer too, for more coverage.

Mary wrote:
I have great news for the graftobian HD foundation lovers....  They are introducing (after ages of nagging by me)  an 18 color pallet (same size as the RCMA sampler) in January, $60.00, they will have a warm, cool and neutral foundation pallet....  I will have it on my site www.camerareadycosmetics.com  in about a week but I dont know when my first shipment will arrive.

I by the way use the dual finish graftobian powder every day myself (over foundation) and I carry it in my purse...  I LOVE IT

I use this more than any other product in my kit... mainly because I do a lot of men and this is the only product I use on most men...  I can even out their skin tone and cover with what they believe is just a powder, most men hate wearing cream or liquid

Dec 28 08 08:43 pm Link

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Elizabeth Gerbino

Posts: 1786

SHERMAN OAKS, California, US

I want this so so badly.

So badly.

But alas I'm saving up as much money as I can right now for my move sad

Dec 28 08 09:16 pm Link

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spencer lopez

Posts: 151

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

awesome! thankyou so much guys, I just bought a handfull of different shades smile I cant wait to play!

Dec 28 08 09:21 pm Link

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Vincent Ford

Posts: 669

London, England, United Kingdom

How does this powder foundation compare to others like Studio Fix and MUFE duo matte?

Dec 29 08 12:18 am Link

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Elizabeth Gerbino

Posts: 1786

SHERMAN OAKS, California, US

Vincent Ford wrote:
How does this powder foundation compare to others like Studio Fix and MUFE duo matte?

From what I understand it has better coverage, but I need someone to back me up on that to be sure.

Dec 29 08 08:26 am Link

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courthart

Posts: 2365

Los Angeles, California, US

Mary wrote:
I have great news for the graftobian HD foundation lovers....  They are introducing (after ages of nagging by me)  an 18 color pallet (same size as the RCMA sampler) in January, $60.00, they will have a warm, cool and neutral foundation pallet....  I will have it on my site www.camerareadycosmetics.com  in about a week but I dont know when my first shipment will arrive.

I by the way use the dual finish graftobian powder every day myself (over foundation) and I carry it in my purse...  I LOVE IT

I use this more than any other product in my kit... mainly because I do a lot of men and this is the only product I use on most men...  I can even out their skin tone and cover with what they believe is just a powder, most men hate wearing cream or liquid

awesome!!!!!!! i am so on that! wink

Dec 29 08 09:25 am Link

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Elizabeth Lakomsky

Posts: 2235

New York, New York, US

Mary wrote:
I have great news for the graftobian HD foundation lovers....  They are introducing (after ages of nagging by me)  an 18 color pallet (same size as the RCMA sampler) in January, $60.00, they will have a warm, cool and neutral foundation pallet....  I will have it on my site www.camerareadycosmetics.com  in about a week but I dont know when my first shipment will arrive.

I by the way use the dual finish graftobian powder every day myself (over foundation) and I carry it in my purse...  I LOVE IT

I use this more than any other product in my kit... mainly because I do a lot of men and this is the only product I use on most men...  I can even out their skin tone and cover with what they believe is just a powder, most men hate wearing cream or liquid

Oh man, that's awesome! Can't wait to try it. And now I'm thinking of getting the powder too!

Dec 29 08 09:32 am Link

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Monique Heijboer

Posts: 785

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Elizabeth L Perez wrote:

Oh man, that's awesome! Can't wait to try it. And now I'm thinking of getting the powder too!

Thats great news indeed! Can't wait to try it out!

As for the powder palette, alongside my Yaby powder foundations palettes, it's in constant rotation, with Honey Dew being the most popular.
Graftobian and Yaby combined make my Visiora powders virtually obsolete and thats no mean feat.

Dec 30 08 05:27 am Link

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alex collins mua

Posts: 712

London, England, United Kingdom

Why oh why do you guys do this to me!! Just when im happy with my kit another rave review thread starts here and im hankering after something else.

If only makeup grew on trees tongue

*runs off to raid piggy bank*

Dec 30 08 05:57 am Link

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Monique Heijboer

Posts: 785

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

alex collins mua wrote:
Why oh why do you guys do this to me!! Just when im happy with my kit another rave review thread starts here and im hankering after something else.

If only makeup grew on trees tongue

*runs off to raid piggy bank*

It's such a lovely cross to bear though hahaha
Even after all these years I'm still like a kid in a candy store when it comes to make up lol big_smile

Dec 30 08 08:34 am Link

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HFox Makeup

Posts: 442

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Vincent Ford wrote:
How does this powder foundation compare to others like Studio Fix and MUFE duo matte?

It doesn't cake up.  It is truly an amazing dual finish and also my go to palette.  It's great when you have a short amount of time to spend on people.  It really does even out skin tone and has great coverage.

Dec 30 08 09:16 am Link

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courthart

Posts: 2365

Los Angeles, California, US

Monique Heijboer wrote:

Thats great news indeed! Can't wait to try it out!

As for the powder palette, alongside my Yaby powder foundations palettes, it's in constant rotation, with Honey Dew being the most popular.
Graftobian and Yaby combined make my Visiora powders virtually obsolete and thats no mean feat.

how would you compare the graft to the Yaby powder? I need to get a set I just don't know which...

Dec 30 08 10:02 am Link

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alex collins mua

Posts: 712

London, England, United Kingdom

courtney hart wrote:

how would you compare the graft to the Yaby powder? I need to get a set I just don't know which...

I was thinking the same thing!

Dec 30 08 10:39 am Link

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courthart

Posts: 2365

Los Angeles, California, US

alex, ill just start another thread so we get an answer smile

Dec 30 08 12:21 pm Link

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Dianna Quagenti

Posts: 377

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Check the other thread for my comparison... but, to compare them to Studio Fix....

Out of the two, Yaby is more similar to Studio Fix, but, I would say Studio Fix has even more coverage.  The main difference between Yaby & Grafotobian PF and Studio Fix is they actually photograph beautifully.  No worries about them photographing light when hit with a flash.  Studio Fix will fluoresce when hit with a flash... which can work in your favor or look ridiculous depending on what you are doing....

As far as the MUFE, I haven't played with that much, sorry! neutral

I LOVE POWDER FOUNDATION!!! smile heh heh

Dec 30 08 03:22 pm Link

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SmashinBeauty

Posts: 42

Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia

just wanted to see which shades for do you recommend?
I normally work with fair - light and medium olive undertones (with a few neutral undertones)

Jan 14 14 04:25 am Link