MAC Cosmetics Colour Ready Collection. The Colour Ready Collection much like its name is a collection of brilliant bright colors that we can wear as everyday beauty. This collection comes just time for spring 2009 as we know bright colors are always a must for spring. Bright eyeshadows, lipsticks and even a new finishing powder ( which minimizes the appearance of pores without clogging, and visibly diminishes them over time). The Colour Ready collection makes its bright debut April 2, 2009.
Lipstick ($14.00 US/$16.50 CDN)
Show Orchid Vivid hot pink
Impassioned Amped up fuchsia
Eyeshadow ($14.50 US/$17.00 CDN)
Bitter Vivid bright golden green flecked with shimmer
White Frost Vivid bright white with icy shimmer
Penultimate Eye Liner ($16.50 US/$20.00 CDN)
Rapid Black True Black
Eye Brows ($14.50 US/$17.50 CDN)
Stud Deep rich blackened brown
Prep + Prime Line Filler ($19.50 US/$23.50 CDN)
Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone ($19.50 US/$23.50 CDN)
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder ($21.00 US/$25.00 CDN)
Brush ($34.00 US/$41.00 CDN)
129SH All-purpose for blush or face powder. This brush is particularly good for blush application. The fibers are soft and form a full, rounded shape.
Available: North America, April 2, 2009. International, April 2009
January Makeup Look of the Month. Our makeup look of the month comes from Freida Pinto. Her makeup at the 2009 SAG Awards looks flawless and naturally radiant. One of the newest beauty trends is the blue eyeshadow and she wears the shade brilliantly with her warm complexion. Paired with peachy cheeks and pink shimmering lips she gives us the perfect example of spring makeup looks.
Mac Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection Review. I gave the collection 5 out of 5 stars one of the best Mac collections in a while. The lip gloss colors are great, the msfs degrades give your skin a nice healthy glow, and the eyeshadow colors are highly pigmented and long lasting. If you buy one thing from the collection do yourself a favor and pick up the Msfs. Look below for swatches and my video.
Swatches of the Eyeshadows Brunette and One Redhead Color
Msfs Degrades in Blonde and Brunette
Brunette
Blonde Lipgloss Swatches Brunette and One Blonde Shade (far left)
Pics of Me Face Breakdown Cheeks Brunette MSF Lips Quick Tease Eye Henna and 100 Strokes
What's in the collection that I Purhcased Lipglass # Quick Tease (Brunette) Red purple # Soft Wave (Brunette) Tan bronze # Strawberry Blonde (Blonde) Deep pink red
Eye Shadow # Deep Shade (Brunette) Dusty blue (Frost) # Henna (Brunette) Dark gold (Veluxe Pearl) # Femme-Fi (Brunette) Frosty golden cream (Veluxe Pearl) 100 Strokes (Redhead) Ice pink (Frost)( I said it was blonde in the video sorry :(
Mineralize Skinfinish Brunette Soft coral to copper bronze degrade Blonde Soft pink to rose degrade
Coastal Scents 10 Piece Professional Blush Palette. Great blush for beginners I give it 5 out of 5 stars. The palette is nicely made with good quality pigmented blushes. You get 10 for 16.95. You can purchase the palette here. Watch the video for more info plus see swatches below.
My Top Current Skincare Faves, you can find all of these items on Sephora's website.
Hope in a bottle When Hope is not enough Purity Made Simple Bright and Even Exfoliating Toner Rx for Brown Skin Rare Minerals Cleanser Rare Minerals Moisturizer Pur Minerals Mudd Mask http://www.purminerals.com/
My Current Makeup FavesDec 2008. All of my favorite current makeup faves from BE bare minerals, to Urban Decay eyeshadow primer. Watch my video for all faves.
The name of that product was Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch
December Makeup Look of the Month. Since December if full of Holidays I choose a hot holiday makeup look for the month. This month's favorite makeup look is of Charlize Theron wearing the perfect holiday look. Her makeup is very soft and natural and perfect for the holidays. Soft peach blush, pretty peachy nude glossy and her inner eyes are awaken with white corners. A hot trend this season.
Bobbi Brown Friends and Family 20% Off. For all of us beauty shoppers we can still get some great deals from Cyber Monday even though its Tuesday. Now through Wednesday you can get 20% from Bobbibrown.com plus free shipping. Just enter in code BFFO8A at checkout.
Make Up For Ever Hd Primer Review. The new Make Up For Ever Hd Primer is great to use with the Hd Makeup. (For the review on the Make Up For Ever Hd Makeupclick here) I originally purchased the primer because Its the first primer that I have ever seen personally that offers a range of coloring shades for different problems. Its a correcting primer at its best to give you the finish your lust after.
List of Shades and What Each Does
0 Neutral-Adds natural luminosity to the complexion 1 Green-Minimizes redness 2 Mauve-Counteracts sallow undertones 4 Caramel-(Make Up For Ever needs to learn to count, what happened to three?)-Combats ashiness in medium to dark skin tones 5 Blue-Adds radiance to fair skin and reduces minor imperfections 6 Yellow-Lightens dark complexions 8 Pink-Brightens the complexion and counteracts sallow undertones
What Make Up For Ever Says It Does: HD Microperfecting Primer deeply nourishes, moisturizes, and softens the skin, creating a glowing effect. Creates a protective layer on the skin allowing foundation to glide on easily and last longer.
What I Say It Does: Let me first start by saying I purchased number 4that combats ashiness in medium and dark skin tones. The reason being sometimes in the winter my skin can get a bit dry which I hate. So I wanted something to give me a brighter appearance. I'm so glad that I brought this. I also purchase number 6 because I wasn't sure which one would work for me. My suggestion is that if you are African American or a woman of color if you have more yellow undertones get number 4 and if you have more warm or red get the number 6. (The 4 will darken/warm you a bit while the 6 will lighten you up.) The bottom line with this product is this, it warms up my complexion while adding a little bit of coverage. I like to use it on my neckline and my chest (decolletage) so that my face and neck look more cohesive. This product also last all day and holds my makeup well so it isn't running off my face by the end of the day. It also gives you a bit of a glow and if you are looking for a bit of moisture this will give you a tad for those cold winter days.
MAC Cosmetics Monogram Collection. The Mac Monogram Collection will be released November 27, which is right around the Thanksgiving Holiday. I can't wait to go shopping on black Friday the day after Thanksgiving. The packaging is suppose to be red and gold and many are saying it's the products from MAC's annual couture collection (like MACCouture and The Stylistics). Here's what's in the new collection.
Monogram Lipstick
Flourish Frosty mid-tone red (Frost)
All Mine Creamy mid-tone blue pink (Frost)
Marque Soft light neutral pink (Frost)
Status Symbol Warm mid-tone reddish brown (Frost)
Monogram Lipglass
Posh Life Mid-tone bright pink with gold pearlized pigments
Identity Pale baby pink with gold pearlized pigments
Distinguished Sheer yellow beige with gold pearlized pigments
Monodramatic Bronzy brown with gold pearlized pigments
Sheerspark Pressed Powder
Commemorate Frosted pale gold with gold pearlized pigments
Keepsake Frosted pale pink with gold pearlized pigments
Personal Touch Frosted light peach with pink pearlized pigments
Old English Frosted light bronze with gold pearlized pigments
Sheer Mystery Powder
Light Medium Pale ivory
Medium Plus Tan beige
Dark Secret Deep caramel
Brushes (Not available internationally)
129 Monogram SE Brush Full, round-edge brush with ultra-soft, extra fine, luxe fibres and special decorated handles
224 Monogram SE Brush Full, tapered brush with smooth, extra fine, luxe fibres and special decorated handles
Monogram Fragrance
Air of Style
Monogram Clutch
Glossy patent clutch in midnight red with red and gold monogram plaque/closure
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