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Friday, May 23, 2014
MAC Alluring Aquatic
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Recently MAC released the Alluring Aquatic collection. Pro members got a day early access but regular customers got free overnight shipping.
I wanted more but I just felt that with my NC45/NW44 coloring most of the collection just wouldn't work well. I did pick up three lipsticks. I picked up Mystical, Goddess of the Sea, and Enchanted One. The packaging is to die for! Both the box and the actual box have little water droplets all over. I thought the water droplets would feel rubbery and come off but they are as hard as the packaging itself! Somehow MAC knocked it out of the park with this one. I just wish they would include great products for a variety of skin tones.
On to pictures
All three of them wear well for four to five hours. With Enchanted One, I like pairing it with a brown liner. It doesn't look too good just by itself. Goddess of the Sea is so very pretty. It's a warm purple that looks a lot like Bust Out from a previous MAC collection. Mystical is a very pretty color that learns a bit coral pink on me. They all are very buildable but all seem dupable.
Did you pick up anything from this collection? Please let me know in the comments.
Monday, February 4, 2013
MAC Archie's Girls
Recently the MAC Archie's Girls collection was released online. I thought about getting a ton of stuff but quickly reeled myself in before I could do major damage.
I ended up only getting one item; A Veronica lipstick called "Boyfriend Stealer". I'm so glad that out of all of the lipsticks I made this one mine! The color on my brown skin is perfect! I'm thinking I just may purchase the lip gloss as well. And maybe the Veronica blush. And the other two lipsticks. Lol.
Without further ado.. Here are pictures and swatches.
I ended up only getting one item; A Veronica lipstick called "Boyfriend Stealer". I'm so glad that out of all of the lipsticks I made this one mine! The color on my brown skin is perfect! I'm thinking I just may purchase the lip gloss as well. And maybe the Veronica blush. And the other two lipsticks. Lol.
Without further ado.. Here are pictures and swatches.
Friday, September 28, 2012
MAC Marilyn Monroe Swatches
As promised I ordered two lipsticks from the collection and wanted to show swatches. In addition to swatches I took pictures of the packaging as well. I purchased Scarlet Ibis which is a bright red/orange and pure zen which is a rosy nude.
So without further ado here it is.....
So without further ado here it is.....
Thursday, September 27, 2012
MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection
Recently MAC released its Marilyn Monroe collection to MAC Pro members. I was so excited for this line to be released but I am honestly let down. Most of the colors look as it it just won't work with my coloring. I will be so glad when MAC decides o make a collection with dark bold colors. A Halloween collection would be nice. But I digress.
Here is what MAC says about the collection:
The fascination goes far beyond her beauty. With a persona as enigmatic as it is warm, Marilyn Monroe has forever captivated the collective consciousness as a brilliant and charming comedienne (Some Like It Hot, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) or femme fatale with a secret in her heart (Niagara). She is her own work of art, forever the obsession of artists, photographers and filmmakers.
M A C Marilyn Monroe, a colour collection in shades and formulas distinctively Marilyn: Lipsticks in rapturous reds and gleaming Dazzleglass, a dramatic 35 Lash,False Lashes in Extreme Black and Large Eye Shadows in shimmering metallics and diamond tones. Along with Nail Lacquers destined to be a girl’s best friend and Beauty Powder to evoke that flawless MM skin.
The packaging features images from The Black Sitting,the famous series taken by photographer Milton Greene. These black and white photographs reveal Marilyn with an intimacy seldom seen.
Now I can honestly say I like the packaging. MAC kept it simple, classy and timeless! What I do not like in addition to the colors offered is that the collection contains so many permanent/repromotes. Now I for one like repromotes sometimes because it allows people to either restock up on an item or purchased a missed out on item. What I don't like is that almost the entire collection is permanent. I was thinking new colors or more Marilyn inspired names or something.
Needless to say I almost purchased nothing....and the only reason I did was 50% packaging and 50% because I like the colors of the lipsticks. I purchased Pure Zen and Scarlet Ibis lipsticks. A nude and a red/orange color. I will be sure to put swatches up just as soon as I receive my order this Friday.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
MAC Haul
This past week MAC allowed PRO members to get free second day shipping. I decided that was a good time to place an order for some makeup for myself. Take a looksee!
I actually placed two orders. In one order I purchased two eyeshadow pan refills.
I actually placed two orders. In one order I purchased two eyeshadow pan refills.
Deep Truth
True dark blue (Frost)
US$11.50
Fig. 1
Eggplant purple (Matte²)
US$11.50
I thought the colors were so pretty and appropriate for the fall season or any season really. I paid $6.90 each plus tax of $0.94 brought my total to $14.74 for the two shadows.
As for my other order, I purchased a few more items....
Heaven & Earth
Frost deep teal/Satin black
US$20.00
I really wanted a black. As if I need any more black eyeshadows...but I thought getting a duo would be a great way to try two colors for the price of one. With my discount I paid $12 for the duo.
Pro Longwear Concealer
NC50
US$17.00
I already have the concealer in NC45 and NW45 but neither color is perfect alone. The NC45 is slightly white on my skin while the NW45 is too red. I thought maybe the NC50 would be a great choice for me. BTW, I use this concealer as foundation which is why I wanted a perfect match! With my discount I paid $10.20 for the concealer.
Naked Dark
Medium beige with pearl
US$20.00
Naked Deep Dark
Dark beige with pearl
US$20.00
I ADORE these two pigments! I love using naked dark as a highlight. It is just perfect for my skin tone. I hate using white as it looks ashy and a tad drag queenish on me. I think these two pigments are pro only so you might not be able to find them unless you call the pro number or visit a pro store. If you are wanting to purchase them, they can be found under "Multi-Use"....Those little wonders were hiding something fiercely on the site! I purchased the pigments at $12 a piece. My only regret is waiting so long to purchase them. I had them in my cart when they were $19 and with the old bigger jar but I would remove them each time I made a new purchase. Silly me!
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
NC50
US$26.50
This foundation is suppose to give full coverage. I wanted to use it with the concealer to see if it indeed does give me the coverage I'm looking for. I am going for full coverage without feeling full coverage! I hate that "I know I'm wearing makeup because I feel it on my skin" type of coverage. I want that "Did I put on makeup because my skin looks flawless but I can't feel it" type of coverage. For this foundation I paid $15.90.
As I stated I got free two day shipping so YAY!!!!.... For my last order my subtotal was $62.10 after my discount. With tax of $4.19, my total was $66.29. So with both purchase I spent $81.03! Great deal for some MAC products!
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Teal Dreams
Here's another makeup look by yours truly!
For this look, I used a mixture of pigments and pan eyeshadow. On the inside corner I used naked dark and melon MAC pigments. The teal color is MAC surf baby. The litter v is MAC pigments in black black. To blend the colors together, I used a matter brown color in the ELF 32 color palette. For my highlight I used naked dark.
I have on MAC hibiscus cheek powder on my cheeks and hibiscus lipstick on my lips. Over that is lipgloss in strange potions. I blotted that off and put on a hot pink lipstick from elf. I blotted again and what you see is what I got.
Hope you like!
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Purple Haze
I just wanted to share a makeup look with you all! I am a sucker for pigments so I created a look using only MAC pigments.
I used Melon on the lid. Grape was used in the crease along with a tiny bit of black black. For a highlight I used naked dark and also in the tear duct.
For my eyeliner I used E.L.F.'s waterproof eyeliner in plum. On my lips is MACs Bust Out! from the summer collection. On my cheeks I used MAC's Hibiscus cheek powder.
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Back 2 Mac
Recently I've gone through my makeup stash and realized that I haven't turned in some of my empty MAC containers. I was thinking of sending them back through the mail since some stores are iffy on accepting depotted eyeshadow containers. If anyone has used the Back 2 MAC program, what was your experience?
I will more than likely pick out a lipstick. Any recommendations? I'm leaning towards the color "Lady Danger". Beautiful color that will be great for the fall.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
MAC Surf Baby Collection
The Surf Baby collection from MAC is out in parts of the world and in the US for pro members. Of course I ordered!...Well I ordered what I REALLY wanted first and might go back for more later.
Surf-cultured. Shine-right. Boldly floral sun-bright or delicately nude-y, these lipsticks wear their summer stripes with the cool grace of a real surfer dude. Add their white casing and there's no doubt - summer starts here.... Limited edition.
I get 40% off with my pro discount so my lipsticks were $9.30 each.
Summer's highest, most power-charged shine...shaded for the season. Features a white cap and the vibrant striped pattern of M·A·C summer. Limited edition
I didn't get to pick up Strange Potion with the Venomous Villains collection so I scooped it up with this one. With the discount I paid $9.30 for it.
Micro-fine, creamy...flatters summer skin and freckles with low-to-buildable coverage. Add a peach shade with gold hibiscus overspray and, sun or none, you're ready to glow. Oversize white compact features M·A·C Surf, Baby! logo. Limited edition.
The cheek powder with my discount was $16.80. I plan to use it as a blush but because it is a cheek powder it might be bigger than a typical blush powder.
My subtotal was $44.70. With tax of $4 and shipping of $7, I paid $55.70.
Hibiscus
Cremesheen
Bright orange coral
3.0 g / 0.1 US oz
Bust Out!
Lustre
Dirty midtone violet
3.0 g / 0.1 US oz
$15.50 each
Surf-cultured. Shine-right. Boldly floral sun-bright or delicately nude-y, these lipsticks wear their summer stripes with the cool grace of a real surfer dude. Add their white casing and there's no doubt - summer starts here.... Limited edition.
I get 40% off with my pro discount so my lipsticks were $9.30 each.
Strange Potion
Soft coral pink
4.8 g / 0.17 US oz
$15.50
I didn't get to pick up Strange Potion with the Venomous Villains collection so I scooped it up with this one. With the discount I paid $9.30 for it.
Paradise
Coral w/Gold overspray
9 g / 0.31 US oz
$28.00
The cheek powder with my discount was $16.80. I plan to use it as a blush but because it is a cheek powder it might be bigger than a typical blush powder.
My subtotal was $44.70. With tax of $4 and shipping of $7, I paid $55.70.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
MAC Pink Friday Lipstick For Sale
P.S. It has never been used or tested!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sephora and MAC Haul!!
I am absolutely awful at NOT spending money....So here is what I purchased from Sephora.com
I know I already have one of the shadow boxes but I decided to purchase another since they were priced at such a lovely price! But I do plan on either giving this to a friend or including it in a giveaway...I just haven't decided yet....Would you want to win this as a prize?
A luminescent complexion enhancer in a convenient, travel-size tube. (.13 oz)
What it does:
This ethereal, pink liquid highlighter creates a radiantly dewy complexion. Designed with an easy-to-use applicator, the barely there, shimmering lotion can be worn over makeup or on its own to create a dewy glow on the go.
What else you need to know:
It's a "supermodel in a bottle" and perfectly alluring on all skintones.
What it is:
Fashion-forward, wearable nail colors for the modern woman who is looking for an effective, safe, environmentally conscious brand.
What it does:
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour puts the final touch on fingertips and toes with a top-quality formula you have come to expect from OPI. The long-lasting, chip-resistant polish ensures flawless results with each application, and its green ingredient list excludes DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde.
What else you need to know:
Sephora by OPI combines the quality and color expertise of OPI, the world leader in professional nail color, with Sephora's reputation for the latest in beauty and sophistication.
I plan on wearing these polishes under my china glaze crackle polishes!
What it is:
An exclusive, limited-edition collection of ADORN Temporary Tattoos.
What it does:
Each tattoo in this set of TEMPTU ADORN tattoos were hand drawn by TEMPTU artisans, and can be worn as a large, single image or cut into smaller pieces and applied individually. The cosmetic-grade ink and ink delivery system render clean, precise, and real-looking results that can last two to five days. Use your imagination and embrace your sexy or sinister self and make a beauty statement—with no risk and no regret.
This set contains:
- 114 individual temporary tattoos (6 sheets total featuring both "sexy" and "sinister" designs)
- 10 Tattoo application pads
- 1 Reusable storage bag
- Application instructions & Care card
What else you need to know:
Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist tested and approved. ADORN is waterproof, sweat-proof, splash-proof, and super long-wearing.
**Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
I really like the stars!...I want to play around with these tattoos to see where I want to put my next tattoo. I also want to put the stars on my face like Kat Von D but I don't want it to be permanent.
A double-ended tube of lip gloss and stain. (2 x 0.17 oz)
What it does:
This combination Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Duo from NARS streamlines your makeup routine by offering two of its best-selling products together in one convenient item.
I've never had anything NARS before so I decided to start with lipgloss and see how I like it.
Now Sephora allows you to get 3 samples and use one coupon code...
Samples:
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I recieved the Milan (sun-kissed apricot) in a previous purchase, which I LOVE. The Brooklyn color is listed as being a harvest fig in coloring. Because I doubt anyone really knows what that is, it is the same color as the picture so I'm thinking a muddy red color. The Buxom lipsticks are suppose to plump the lips but instead it gives a tingling/ peppermint type of sensation. It's quite nice. Reminds me of the Victoria Secrets RUSH lipgloss...the minty one.
Did I mention I ordered a couple of things from MAC too?....lol...I told you I have an addiction to shopping!...I only purchased two things...
I wanted to be able to contour and unfortunately I have yet to discover a bronzer that's dark enough for me liking. This leads me to my purchase from MAC
A powder specially tinted to enhance natural bone structure and sculpt contours into the face. Immaculately shaded to create natural-looking shadow effects, the finish is sheer and matte.
An aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. Adds radiance, finishes makeup. Spray it on. Skin drinks it up!
The reason I got the products for cheaper is because I am a macpro member....I get 40% off most products (just not on most collections).
Original Price: $30
Purchase Price: $16
Price: $10
What it is:A luminescent complexion enhancer in a convenient, travel-size tube. (.13 oz)
What it does:
This ethereal, pink liquid highlighter creates a radiantly dewy complexion. Designed with an easy-to-use applicator, the barely there, shimmering lotion can be worn over makeup or on its own to create a dewy glow on the go.
What else you need to know:
It's a "supermodel in a bottle" and perfectly alluring on all skintones.
Access 24/7
(opaque juicy magenta pink)
$5.00
Caribbean Cocktail
(opaque ocean blue with metallic silver)
$5.00
What it is:
Fashion-forward, wearable nail colors for the modern woman who is looking for an effective, safe, environmentally conscious brand.
What it does:
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour puts the final touch on fingertips and toes with a top-quality formula you have come to expect from OPI. The long-lasting, chip-resistant polish ensures flawless results with each application, and its green ingredient list excludes DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde.
What else you need to know:
Sephora by OPI combines the quality and color expertise of OPI, the world leader in professional nail color, with Sephora's reputation for the latest in beauty and sophistication.
I plan on wearing these polishes under my china glaze crackle polishes!
$5.00
What it is:
An exclusive, limited-edition collection of ADORN Temporary Tattoos.
What it does:
Each tattoo in this set of TEMPTU ADORN tattoos were hand drawn by TEMPTU artisans, and can be worn as a large, single image or cut into smaller pieces and applied individually. The cosmetic-grade ink and ink delivery system render clean, precise, and real-looking results that can last two to five days. Use your imagination and embrace your sexy or sinister self and make a beauty statement—with no risk and no regret.
This set contains:
- 114 individual temporary tattoos (6 sheets total featuring both "sexy" and "sinister" designs)
- 10 Tattoo application pads
- 1 Reusable storage bag
- Application instructions & Care card
What else you need to know:
Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist tested and approved. ADORN is waterproof, sweat-proof, splash-proof, and super long-wearing.
**Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
I really like the stars!...I want to play around with these tattoos to see where I want to put my next tattoo. I also want to put the stars on my face like Kat Von D but I don't want it to be permanent.
Moon Fleet/ Indian Red
$10.00
What it is: A double-ended tube of lip gloss and stain. (2 x 0.17 oz)
What it does:
This combination Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Duo from NARS streamlines your makeup routine by offering two of its best-selling products together in one convenient item.
I've never had anything NARS before so I decided to start with lipgloss and see how I like it.
Now Sephora allows you to get 3 samples and use one coupon code...
Samples:
- Philosophy Hope In A Tinted Moisturizer - Light, Light to Medium, Tan, Deep (I doubt it will match my skin tone but I wanted to try it anyway)
- Gucci Flora By Gucci Eau de Toilette - 0.06 oz (My mother likes this but I think it stinks!)
- Dermadoctor Wrinkle Revenge Rescue & Protect Eye Balm - 0.067 oz (I don't have wrinkles but I shall use it anyway!)
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Did I mention I ordered a couple of things from MAC too?....lol...I told you I have an addiction to shopping!...I only purchased two things...
I wanted to be able to contour and unfortunately I have yet to discover a bronzer that's dark enough for me liking. This leads me to my purchase from MAC
Shadowy: Deep brown matte
Original Price:$15.50
Price Paid: $9.30
Original Price: $19.00
Purchase Price: $11.40
An aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. Adds radiance, finishes makeup. Spray it on. Skin drinks it up!
The reason I got the products for cheaper is because I am a macpro member....I get 40% off most products (just not on most collections).
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Friday, January 7, 2011
shopcraze.com
So...Maybe I'm late but I just found this site called shopcraze.com and I am in love with it. You can get NYX products for cheaper as well as MAC samples!...
I ended up making one purchase and then going back and making another later that night. lol. Ironically enough the second purchase got here before the first. Go figure...Anyways....In this haul I only purchased 3 lip glosses and three eyeshadows.
Here are the NYX Round Lipgloss:
Here are the swatches on my skin:
I also purchased NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadows:
Here are swatches:
The lipgloss were $1.95 each and the eyeshadows were $1.45 each. The only downside is that the site does not have a whole bunch of brands like Cherry Culture but the shipping and item price for many things are a tad cheaper.
I ended up making one purchase and then going back and making another later that night. lol. Ironically enough the second purchase got here before the first. Go figure...Anyways....In this haul I only purchased 3 lip glosses and three eyeshadows.
Here are the NYX Round Lipgloss:
Honey
(a light golden brown that looks pretty clear when on my brown skin)
Natural
( a great nude lipgloss)
Soap Opera Queen
(I seriously think this is the wrong picture associated with this name. The REAL soap opera queen is more like this:
That's a BIIIIIG difference)
I also purchased NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadows:
White
Nude
Turquoise
Here are swatches:
The lipgloss were $1.95 each and the eyeshadows were $1.45 each. The only downside is that the site does not have a whole bunch of brands like Cherry Culture but the shipping and item price for many things are a tad cheaper.
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