Category: New Collections
0 MY REVIEW: MAC MINERALIZE RICH LIPSTICKS
Happy to see MAC extend their permanent line of lipsticks!
Now, the new Mineralize Rich Lipsticks (19 new shades) will be available at all times!
The lipsticks are indeed very very very creamy and full of moisture- so your lips will be hydrated at all times! I always love MAC’s colors but many of them are matte and tend to dry my lips- but these ones are different!
I have 3 shades- and I have been testing it for a few days before writing about them to see their staying power and hydration!
The lipsticks just glide easily onto the lips! That’s what I love most about it. It is super rich in moisture that your lips feel very comfortable. And Also another great thing about it (IT IS NON STICKY)!
What I didn’t like was the similar shades in the collection… The pinks where very similar to each other and the dark reds too- felt like it was very repeated in the same collection!
Here are the pictures I took from Dubai when the collection launched
What you will also realize- These lipsticks have a different plastic packaging! Don’t look like the original MAC lipsticks- and also- they have magnetic caps! I kinda like the magnetic caps because it ensures that your lipstick is closed. Sometimes the original mac lipstick doesn’t close well or the cover breaks so at least the magnet ensures closure.
So these are the shades I took (elegant accent , lush life, glamour era) – a pink, a dark red and a beige
Elegant accent is a medium warm rosy color
Lush Life is a deep cool plum. I love how it is a bit translucent- lets your lip shine through. This color changes under different lighting
Glamour Era is more like a caramel beige
0 MAC & Carine Roitfeld For Fall 2012 – New Collection
MAC’s latest collaboration is with Carine Roitfeld
For those who don’t know who she is- she is a former fashion model, writer and a former editor-in-chief of Vogue,Paris.
Partnering up with MAC, she wants to produce a collection of cosmetics that will make you look, in her words, “tired sexy“.
“Beauty is about a small accident, it is not totally perfect,” says Roitfeld of her collection, which focuses on creating a smouldering smoky eye and was clearly inspired by the ex-editor’s trademark slightly undone look of artfully tousled hair with kohl-smudged eyes.
“Sometimes bad things are the more beautiful things,” she says… “So when you wake up and you haven’t taken off your mascara and you look a bit tired, but tired sexy – this is what I like.”
This collection hits MAC counters on September 6 (USA)
See below what the collection includes
Jungle Camouflage Full Face Kit, Desert Camouflage Full Face Kit, Tropical Mist Lipstick, Feline eye Brow Pencil, Brunette eye brow, black track fluid line, clear brow set, 2 mascaras, studio fix Fluid foundation, mineralize concealer, face&body foundation.
Also, the set includes 49 single lashes, tweezers, lash curler, nail lacquers, and 3 brushes
0 NARS x Andy Warhol Holiday Collection – Pop Art!
Andy Warhol- Pop Art’s most celebrated artist – is the theme of this Holiday collection. NARS decided to bring out a makeup collection full of color and major fun!
NARS founder, François Nars have always loved Warhol’s work and believed it inspired him.
I’m sure you have seen those famous creations below:
Well, NARS creatively incorporates his pop art into makeup!
The collection is split in two
1- A Sephora exclusive launching OCTOBER 1 (includes cheek & eye palette + 5 lip glosses)
2- A line for department stores in NOVEMBER 1 (Silver factory set including shadows, lipsticks, blush and an Edie set)
Take a look Below to see Official Pictures of the Collection
Fabulous pop art!
0 My FULL Review: Maya Loves Aqua Kit from Makeupforever
I have previously wrote about this limited collection before it launched!
You can read about it here ! The link features her amazing photos and how to achieve them!
Well- The “Maya Loves Aqua” kit from Make up For ever launched in lat June 2012 and it is a fantastic collaboration with Middle Eastern Star “Maya Diab” to emphasize Makeupforever’s famous aqua line!
This collection is all about the aqua collection and how it is really super long lasting and waterproof!
FYI ( this kit consists of mini versions of specific permanent products) with a new addition!
You can get it from Faces, Vavavoom, Debenhams & Paris Gallery!
I do suggest getting it from Faces as it retails for 39 BD (lowest) but you get a free makeup session with your purchase!!! How cool
MY REVIEW
I got the kit once it launched but never got the time to review it — so here we are!
The collection includes a silver clutch with side studs (Christian Louboutin) ….
Inside the clutch you will find the following:
Aqua Cream #13 (Beige)
Aqua Liner #13 (Black)
Aqua Rouge 2(rosewood)
Aqua Lip 2 c (rosewood color)
Aqua Smoky lash (Black)
Sens’ Eyes (makeup remover)
Aqua Smoky lash
One of the best selling mascaras- volume, length, darkness & WATERPROOF!! I always use it during summer (beach season) because it is super waterproof!
This is a cute little version of it!
Aqua Eye Liner
A liquid liner which I use nearly everyday! Super Black- very pigmented- sharp precise point to make a winged flick… And Yup .. it is waterproof ! So you can use it for the beach as well!
I constantly talk about this liquid liner on twitter
Aqua Cream #13 Beige
Highly pigmented long lasting waterproof cream… with pearly pigmentation… I have used this product before & it doesn’t crease or smudge ( i suggest using a primer underneath anyways)! It is even hard to wipe off! I do suggest blending it superfast before it dries up! Your finger would do or any synthetic brush.
The shade is a golden beigy shade with a hint of metallic…you can use this for your eyes and lips! It instantly brightens up your eye since it is a light based color.
Aqua Lip 2c
Lip liner which is also waterproof- very water resistant & easy to glide on lips
The color is “rosewood” – super soft so make sure you sharpen it.
Aqua Rouge 2
This is the only product in the kit which is NEW-from the new AQUA ROUGE line- amazing two sided lip rouges with a color on one side and a gloss on the other!
This will be a permanent.
The color is rosewood. The aqua rouge provides intense and long-lasting color .. similar to sephora’s lip stain.. It will stay there fore hours and hours…
If you want it matte – don’t add gloss.. if you want it shiny then use the gloss.
Notice how it becomes matte a few seconds later…
And if you want it glossed up….
The aqua rouge is hard to remove (hence- long lasting) – tried it with a wipe and no use…
The sens eyes (below) removed every trace of it!
Pic above after trying to smudge it off with makeupremover wipes!
Sens’ Eyes
Famous makeup remover – which basically removes the anything stubborn. Anything waterproof or that doesn’t get removed by wipes- the sens eyes bottle is the solution! IT REMOVES EVERYTHING MAGICALLY!
Verdict
Great buy- nice clutch … and fantastic products! Great small miniatures to be placed in bags or clutches.. and fantastic sizes especially for traveling!
To be honest- it is actually a fair price- you get a mascara, lip liner, liquid eyeliner, rouge+gloss, creamy eyeshadow and a makeup remover .. and a clutch all for 39 BD!
2 REVIEW: BLACK TANGO PALETTE from Make Up For Ever !
I’m soooooooo excited to have the Black Tango collection in my hands!!!!
The collection is super new and did not launch in the middle east yet- Will launch in Bahrain by Sept 15, 2012 !
Black Tango is an amazing new sultry collection. Danny Sanz, Creator & Artisitc Director of Makeup4ever was inspired by tango dancers and the Latin Spirit of Seduction. Keep in mind Danny has south American Roots! She then created an easy to use and long lasting products to be perfectly tailored to extreme stage conditions!
“For this collection, I wanted to transport us into the hushed atmosphere of the Milonga room.
Black Tango is an invitation to seduction and the world of dance. Behind the delicate lace of a fan, the deep gaze of a woman bewitches a mysterious partner. The two words driving my creativity when creating the products were incredible hold and emotion… for a passionate night of tango.”
Dany Sanz
The collection includes the smoky palette (aqua creams), 3 nail polishes, 1 new aqua cream and 1 new aqua rouge.
The collection is limited Edition- and I’m going to focus on the eye palette now!
BLACK TANGO PALETTE
This beautiful palette shows a beautiful laced fan printed… beautiful packaging! All red and black- colors of seduction.
The palette has 4 new aqua cream shades- all new & limited edition.
They are super pigmented- and they have a pearly effect.
The colors are:
*Black with Red Highlights
*Black with Green Highlights
*Black with Blue Highlights
*Ivory
To me, those color scream smoky & call for mystery! Usually when you hear the word smoky you would straight away think black, but I love how this if focused on other dark shades. Recent Smoky palettes are all powder based- so to be aqua cream and dark really makes this palette unique!
You can apply with your fingers, as they are super creamy or use the double sided flat brush provided in the palette. I usually throw out such brushes, but I actually liked this one !
I really liked how the eyeshadows blended easy & melt away when applied- they don’t need to be mixed with any liquid etc. The colors tend to look matte after application, but with a hint of pearl in them.
I suggest using synthetic brushes with aqua creams- and not ones made from real animal hair!
The ivory I would use for highlighting and the rest I would use for full lids.
To be honest, these aqua eye shadows are super long-lasting!!! They are waterproof too! I also heard that the creamy eye shadows include some oils which Evaporate straightly after application in order for the pigments to be fixed on the skin.
Checkout my swatches below to see how the colors really look like:
Below is a special illustrated guide to show how to use on of the creamy eye shadows!
The only thing you should keep in mind is that the product is very long lasting & waterproof which means removing it is really annoying… U might try wet facial wipes… they won’t remove the whole thing. So I really suggest makeup4ever’s sensitive eyes waterproof removing solution! With a cotton pad, it will be gone in seconds!
The palette will be sold for approx in the 18-20 BD range.
You can buy this product in Make Up For Ever (After the launch on Sept 15) in the following stores:
0 REVIEW: “Earthly” Eyeshadow from MAC Heavenly
FYI: This collection has launched worldwide and will launch Aug 14 in Bahrain.
The other thing which I got from the MAC heavenly creature collection is the “EARTHLY” eyeshadow!
Earthly eyeshadow is basically a swirl of beige, peach and cool brown with some gold.
To be honest.. I dislike this product! What you see is NOT what you get!
The packaging shows you colors of beige, brown & gold… however…. what you GET is actually a taupe grey color!
Once those colors are mixed- the color becomes tinted with grey and very little brown is shown.
I purchased the product thinking that with the mixture of such colors i would get a beautiful brownish gold color- but what i actually got was a metalicish Grey!
If you like greyish eyeshadows with a pearly metallic sheen- then get this one! If you want it so somewhat be brown/gold… then this is the wrong one to take!
Looked amazing on the pan.. but once it was blended.. looked disappointing!
Couldn’t try it in store as they were super neat & the customers did not touch them!!
However, the color payoff is not bad and good pigmentation!
0 MAC Heavenly Creature – My review on “Light Year” Mineralize Skinfinish
So the heavenly creature collection by MAC has launched everywhere in the world- except here- well… I have got my share from MAC in Spain !
This collection will launch in Bahrain AUG 14 (most probably)- so I hope this will help in knowing what to buy!
The collection resembles “planets“! The full collection is mineralize products. Something exciting in this collection also is the return of the famous volcanic ash!! I have reviewed the special volcanic ash exfoliator here in case you have missed it!
There has been major chaos in the beauty industry that this is the WOW collection from MAC… but to be honest… When I saw it- I didn’t go crazy! I just got 2 products – it wasn’t that attractive to me! (PERSONAL OPINION)..
BUT IF YOU DESPERATELY NEED HIGHLIGHTERS… THEN THIS IS THE COLLECTION U SHOULD FOCUS ON!!
Well, I wanted to review something I liked from the collection- the “LIGHT YEAR” Mineralize Skinfinish!
Light Year is a skinfinish with a peachy pink and gold shimmer. It has a swirl of peachy coral pink with a bigger swirl of gold.
You can use this skinfinish as a blush or highlighter!
It has very high pigmentation – and the color is gorgeous. Rose goldish shade…. that is not tooo glittery/shimmery. That is what i liked about it- when the gold is blended with the pink it gives off a beautiful color! Surprisingly it is very similar to “REDHEAD” skinfinish from the MAC Naturally collection- if you missed the review read about it here !!
Check out the swatch below to see how the color looks like
Beautiful golden sheen!
Close up!
MY VERDICT: If you really need a highlighter- this will be a fabulous one! But i don’t suggest using it if you are very pale!
2 The Volcanic Ash Exfoliator Scrub – My Review
So I recently got this new exfoliator scrub from MAC !
I decided to try it out during my holiday here in Spain….
MAC Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator
FYI – this product was sold a few years ago… and it got discontinued! They have recently launched it now in the MAC heavenly creatures collection (in Europe & USA) ….. and I believe it won’t stay for that long! So grab it before it’s finished!!!
This exfoliating scrub is not only for exfoliation purposes- but also cleansing. The ingredients that make up this scrub: Actual volcanic ash mixed with some fine sugar crystals. It also has silica.
This scrub will basically refine your skin and unclog any pores making your skin feel extra soft, smooth and clean. The product is filled with MINERALS… so you can use it also on your full body!
Well as you can see, the scrub is BLACK! Probably from the “ash” ! But I am loving this product!! I have tested it for a few days now and it is really a fantastic scrub to have on your bathroom shelf. It deeply exfoliates … feels like I have something that Spa’s who give high end facials would use. Smells ashy too… but you will really feel that it is working deep into your skin.
Keep in mind- Silica will actually scratch you so be very careful.
As adviced on the tube, use no more than 3 times per week. Apply on your clean face and rub, then rinse off.
My advice: apply moisturizer afterwards as your skin will be hungry to absorb moisture.
Below is a a quick guide on how to use it… I scrub my face but I am showing you an example on my hand.
Just remember to work it into your skin, so keep rubbing in circular motions!
After this, rinse off with water and you will feel how smooth your skin is! Don’t forget to moisturize!!
I really loved this scrub … unbelievably amazing and does the job without stressing the skin or making it red or anything like that.
0 Le Vernis “Holiday”- Summertime De Chanel- My review
This beautiful collection from Chanel “Summertime De Chanel” screams summer. It includes a mixture of sophisticated nude & coral lips, a mix of muted browns and a focus on glowing bronzed skin!
Chanel- always keeping it classy- opt for pretty simple and subtle shades instead of extra bright hues for the summer.
As Chanel describes it, “Sun-kissed cheeks, magnetic eyes, and radiant beauty”.
I don’t blog about Nail polish- but this color is really beautiful- from the same collection !
“Holiday” nail polish is a lively orange – which defenitly matches Calypso LIPGLOSS!
It’s orangy with a hint of red….
The collection also includes 2 other nailpolishes: ISLAND & DELIGHT. Island is a pearly golden beige and Delight is a shimmering bronze.
The nailpolishe’s retail price is 13 BD
Summertime De Chanel Full collection is available in Bahrain.
You can get yours at:
2 MAYA DIAB- “MAYA LOVES AQUA- Special Edition Trousse 2012″ for Make Up For Ever
This season, Maya Diab … The rising Middle Eastern Star – worked closely with Make Up For Ever to come up with a personalized Aqua Kit which contains her must have products!
This campaign is called “Special Edition Trousse 2012“
THIS WILL LAUNCH IN BAHRAIN THIS WEEK!!! RETAIL PRICE 40 BD
As you all know, the Aqua line from Make Up For Ever (MUFE) gives long lasting makeup throughout the whole day…. also being waterproof!
In this special post, I will provide you with the special looks Maya is portrayed in … So that you can understand the versatility and long lasting effect of the Aqua Makeup- and how it can go with day or night looks.
To understand the Aqua line- See what Maya has to say about it:
The Limited Edition Kit for this campaign includes:
- A silver clutch with side studs, designed by Maya to reflect how edgy & glamorous her personality is. Special Thanks to Christian Louboutin
- Aqua Cream #13 (Beige)
- Aqua Liner #13 (Black)
- Aqua Rouge 2c (nude beige)
- Aqua Lip 2 c (rosewood color)
- Aqua Smoky lash (Black)
- Sens’ Eyes (makeup remover)
How she was inspired to design the clutch
Now I’m going to post the different looks of Maya and how to achieve them!
How to get a flawless complexion
The Backstage look
The Promenade Fashionista
The Stage Diva
The Fashionable Diva
Summer Radiance
AMAZING LOOKS… GET READY TO PURCHASE THIS AMAZING KIT!
0 Calypso Lipgloss- Summertime De Chanel Collection- My Review
This beautiful collection from Chanel “Summertime De Chanel” screams summer. It includes a mixture of sophisticated nude & coral lips, a mix of muted browns and a focus on glowing bronzed skin!
Chanel- always keeping it classy- opt for pretty simple and subtle shades instead of extra bright hues for the summer.
As Chanel describes it, “Sun-kissed cheeks, magnetic eyes, and radiant beauty”.
The lipgloss “Calypso #337 ” is a transparent with a hint of deep orange.
The gloss is limited edition ofcorse!
It is deep orange but also with a hint of pink, golden and fuchsia micro shimmer.
I tried it on- and it is very lightweight & moisturising. The shimmer instantly makes your lips glow.
When you apply it on your lips- it will last 3-4 hours. I love how it looks very coraly when applied- with a pop of tangerine too! What makes it great it how it is not actually ORANGE.
It can be slightly simmer to NARS “wonder” but calypso is a hint lighter.
TIP: you can mix the coral lipstick from the same collection (EN VOGUE) with the gloss! The pic below is the lipstick
It is a great pop of color- welcoming for summer!
The lipgloss’s retail price is 14.5 BD
Summertime De Chanel Full collection is available in Bahrain.
You can get yours at:
0 The Peche Cuivre bronze eye pencil- Summer De Chanel collection- My Review
This beautiful collection from Chanel “Summertime De Chanel” screams summer. It includes a mixture of sophisticated nude & coral lips, a mix of muted browns and a focus on glowing bronzed skin!
Chanel- always keeping it classy- opt for pretty simple and subtle shades instead of extra bright hues for the summer.
As Chanel describes it, “Sun-kissed cheeks, magnetic eyes, and radiant beauty”.
The Crayon Khol from this collection is a really unique one!
Unlike the classic crayon khol’s from the permenant collection- Noir, Blanc & Clair- this one is totally different.
It’s “Peche Cuivre” #75 eye pencil ..
It is a tanned/bronzy eye pencil! It seems to be peach but when used it shows goldish/bronzish hues. It captures the exact color of bronze mixed with copper.
So you apply it inside the eyelid rim- and it instantly adds sparkle to your eyes and also makes your eyes look bigger- since it’s a light color. My suggestion is to layer it more than once to really show the color (you really need to apply a lot to see that golden sheen). The formula is smooth and glides easily. You can always use it on the outer part of your upper lid- instead of the black winged eyeliner- will look gorgeous for summer!
This eyepencil can be used all year and not just in summer.
If you ever tried the pigment “TAN” from MAC- you will notice that it is quite the same color!
I’m a huge huge huge fan of Chanel pencil liners- I consider their crayon khols the holy grail of all pencil liners.
Long lasting + fantastic quality + intense color – In all their shades!
The beautiful eye pencil compliments your bronzed cheeks! Yes, it is limited edition…
Sadly… so get your hands on it now before it disappears.
See my swatches below
This beautiful pencil liner retails at a price of 11.5 BD
Summertime De Chanel Full collection is available in Bahrain.
You can get yours at:
0 Harmonie Poudre De Soleil – Summertime De Chanel Collection- My review
This beautiful collection from Chanel “Summertime De Chanel” screams summer. It includes a mixture of sophisticated nude & coral lips, a mix of muted browns and a focus on glowing bronzed skin!
Chanel- always keeping it classy- opt for pretty simple and subtle shades instead of extra bright hues for the summer.
As Chanel describes it, “Sun-kissed cheeks, magnetic eyes, and radiant beauty”.
So I have this bronzer from the collection- and I can tell you- from just seeing it- you will feel that it is the MOST natural bronzer you will ever see, due to its very subtle colors. BTW- this bronzer is used on the model’s face in the above photo.
The bronzer “Harmonie Poudre De Soleil” #907 Sable Beige is the bronzer’s name. The collection does have another one called “Sable Rose” with some pink & gold to give some hint of blush.
It comes in a cute velvety pouch
Sable Beige bronzer has a mixture of beiges & browns. You will notice that the colors range from soft to intense, all in form of blocks! This will make it easier to swipe the different colors and give your face a beautiful mixed glow (light & dark)- Not just dark as other bronzers (orangy result)!
So it has 7 color strips. They blend beautifully and naturally contour (which I LOVE- not a dark shown contour).
If you want a super natural bronzer- this is the way to go. For extra dark bronzed look- this is the wrong choice.
However, it will go beautifully if you are tanned & want to add a hint of a natural glow. You will feel that this bronzer is super lightweight!
I like using these type of bronzers/blushes with a KABUKI brush- easier to use and take on all the different colors.
Can’t wait to be fully tanned again in a week so I can really feel how this bronzer will give me a natural glow!
My swatch is below- notice how very natural it looks- a beautiful reflecting sheen… but you can always add more for it to show
The bronzer’s retail price is 28 BD
Summertime De Chanel Full collection is available in Bahrain. It’s limited editon so get yours asap! It is one of those chanel powders (like Blush De Horizon-pink) which are causing a huge stirr in the beauty industry!
You can get yours at:
0 Rouge Coco Shine- “Empreinte” from SUMMERTIME DE CHANEL collection – My Review
This beautiful collection from Chanel “Summertime De Chanel” screams summer. It includes a mixture of sophisticated nude & coral lips, a mix of muted browns and a focus on glowing bronzed skin!
Chanel- always keeping it classy- opt for pretty simple and subtle shades instead of extra bright hues for the summer.
As Chanel describes it, “Sun-kissed cheeks, magnetic eyes, and radiant beauty”.
This beautiful lipstick “Rouge Coco Shine #437 Empreinte” is a soft beige.
COLOR
The lipstick is more of a sheer formula with a wash of color. The color can be described as a sheer nude. It might seem slightly pinkish but it is more nude. I believe it will not really show on your lips if you have fair skin- but if you have olive skin or you are tanned- it will really pop! The formula does have tiny bits of sparkling shimmers (micro shimmers) – which don’t show as much when worn on lips- only in sun.
TEXTURE
You might think that this super shiny lipstick is sticky- but not at all! It is super moisturizing. Oh … and it smells nice. The shine tends to make your lips fuller. I absolutely love how this lipstick doesn’t have a MATTE color to it. That is what makes it so summery! Light and moisturizing. Most of the nudes being sold in the market are matte and dry- but this nude moist shade will become everyone’s favorite.
MOISTURE
This lipstick is unbelievably MOIST! It’s like a lipbalm with a hint of color. I tried it and I feel that my lips are fully soothed and moisturized. You don’t actually feel that you are wearing lipstick because of how moisturized your lips feel.
So if you are someone who loves light lipsticks or more of a lipbalm person- then this is definetly the way to go- as you will love the texture and sheer natural color.
See my swatch below
The lipstick’s retail price is 17 BD
Summertime De Chanel Full collection is available in Bahrain.
You can get yours at:
0 Rouge Coco Shine- “En vogue” from SUMMERTIME DE CHANEL collection – My review
This beautiful collection from Chanel “Summertime De Chanel” screams summer. It includes a mixture of sophisticated nude & coral lips, a mix of muted browns and a focus on glowing bronzed skin!
CHANEL- always keeping it classy- opt for pretty simple and subtle shades instead of extra bright hues for the summer.
As Chanel describes it, “Sun-kissed cheeks, magnetic eyes, and radiant beauty”.
This beautiful lipstick “Rouge Coco Shine #447 En Vogue” is basically a shade of energizing tangy coral.
COLOR
The lipstick is more of a sheer formula with a wash of color. The color is more towards a peachy coral. It tends to look pinkish too sometimes. The formula does have tiny bits of sparkling shimmers (micro shimmers) – which don’t show as much when worn on lips- only in sun. The color is similar to Chanel Rouge Coco Shine “Monte Carlo” #62 but with lesser red.
TEXTURE
You might think that this super shiny lipstick is sticky- but not at all! It is super moisturizing. Oh … and it smells nice. The shine tends to make your lips fuller. I absolutely love how this lipstick doesn’t have a MATTE color to it. That is what makes it so summery! Light and moisturizing.
MOISTURE
This lipstick is unbelievably MOIST! It’s like a lipbalm with a hint of color. I tried it and I feel that my lips are fully soothed and moisturized. You don’t actually feel that you are wearing lipstick because of how moisturized your lips feel.
So if you are someone who loves light lipsticks or more of a lipbalm person- then this is definetly the way to go- as you will love the texture and sheer natural color.
See my swatch below!
The lipstick’s retail price is 17 BD
Summertime De Chanel Full collection is available in Bahrain. Get it now before it’s finished! Limited Edition
You can find it in:
1 PEONY PETAL- The Blush inspired by the Paeonia Flower
I got this blush last week- from the MAC Tres Chic Collection!
The collection was wainly focused on blushes- made up of 6 blushes only. You have the reddish orangy shade, the neutral and the pink/mauve.
To be honest, majority of the shades look very similar to the MAC permanent blushes- so i was hesitated to purchase the rest.
The one I really loved and got is “PEONY PETAL“
A gorgeous pink- with a hint of mauve with it!
Named “Peony Petal”- after the beautiful flower “PAEONIA”
The color is not just pink- it does have some blue undertones with it- So it can be described as a “BRIGHT BLUE PINK”!
The color is candy pink – and the texture is satin/matte.
You can achieve a sheer look with this or intesify it too! So it is easily buildable.
FYI: since the color has blueish undertones- it will go better with cooler complexion. If you have a warmer complexion (yellow undertone) then you should match it with a similar color lip to have something to compliment!
Check out the Swatches below to see the color. As you can see, my skin is slightly tanned- yet it goes beautifully with it!
0 WARM THUNDER- MAC ‘In Extra Dimension’ Eyeshadow Review
As you know, I have purchased a few products from the MAC “In Extra Dimension” Collection recently…
I also got some eyeshadows. And I’m going to give you my feedback on the eyeshadow ” WARM THUNDER” !
PACKAGING
Those eyeshadows come in the normal MAC eye packaging- but it is double the size of the permanent MAC eyeshadows…. So I believe this will stay for a very long time. So thank god they are big in size as they are limited edition. The eyeshadows are eye catchy!
FORMULA
Other than the 3D texture, it is considered a new formula- can be used WET or DRY. It does stay up to 6 hours- but I love applying a primer before to make it last even longer. The Finish of this product is more frosty but not very metallic (like what they claim it to be).
COLOR
I describe this color as a dirty greyish silver. It is not silver and not grey- but both mixed together. What I noticed is the blue undertones that this shade has- when applied on the eye it does give a light blue tinted sheen.
The color is vibrant (good pigmentation) ! And I have realized that there is slight shimmery particles that don’t show unless zoomed in.
I love how buildable the color is.
The color brightens up the eye- and It looks darker in the pan that when it is actually applied on your eye.
You can wear this color on its own, or add a hint of soft brown around the edges!
0 ‘Rich Core’ – A beautiful shade of rich purple -MY REVIEW
So I recently purchased some products from the MAC “In extra Dimension” collection! Don’t worry I will review them all soon- hopefully!
I got this one product which I absolutely fell in love with… Other than their amazing highlighters.
I’m not a fan of colored eyeshadows- meaning I’m more of a neutral shades person- I love the browns and sandy shades the most.
BUT THIS PURPLE SHADE TOOK MY BREATH AWAY!!
The eyeshadow is called “RICH CORE“… the color lives up to its name.. VERY RICH INDEED! Keep in mind that it is LIMITED EDITION!
THE PACKAGING
It is double the size of normal MAC eyeshadows. And the 3D texture is what grabs the attention! I love the presentation of this collection’s eyeshadows….
THE FORMULA
A special formula- liquid power … with the 3D prismatic effect it will instantly sculpt what ever you want. The formula consists of some shimmer. It is cool, creamy and silky and I believe it will create a beautiful defined finish. Yes.. they blend easily!
THE COLOR
I describe this color as a rich yet dirty eggplant color. A plum like/purplish color! The color gives of a burgudy sheen too. So it has some brownish undertones that reflect within the purple. When you take a closer look, you will realize there are tiny shimmery particles which- don’t show as much unless you zoom in.
I wore this color the other day & I have recieved a lot of compliments! You just have to make sure you blend the edges… and build the clor of course. One coat is not enough.
When applied- it is like I have mixed two MAC eyeshadows together– Satin taupe + Sable… to get this result.
Below is another hand swatch where the rich color is shown clearly!
Image taken from Temptalia
0 “Eta a Fleur de Peau”- Givenchy’s Summer 2012 Collection
Wow- this mini collection is all about super soft subtle simple colors! More towards pink & beige ! It will be available in June 2012 (USA)
Let’s see what this collection has to offer:
Ombre a Fleur de Peau Luminescent Cream Eyeshadow
Creamy eyeshadow- you will barely feel that it is there- gives you a fresh look & great for summer,
Shades are : Pearly Rose & Pearly Nude
Magic Kajal Eye Pencil Intense Look
Delicate Nude #2
(I LOVEEEEEEEEE NUDE PENCIL LINERS)!!
Mascara Phenomenon
Phenomenon Brown
Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick
Delicate Rose #56 & Delicate Brown #28
Vernis Please! Nail Lacquer
Delicate Brown #179
0 Summertime De Chanel – Chanel’s Summer2012 Collection
With this collection, Chanel focuses on the tones of bronze, gold & copper. With the lips it ranges from pastels to corals.
The Collection consists of:
Luminous Bronzing Powder
Every bronzer has 7 shades. It gives you warmth and shimmer. The two bronzers are each made for a specific skin tone. The softer peach palette is for lighter skin while the pinkish bronzer is for darker skintones.
Shades in: Sable Beige & Sable Rose
Eyeshadow Duo
Sable-Emouvant
Le Crayon Khol & Precision Eye Definer
Peche Cuivre & Brun
Rouge Coco Shine
Empreinte & En Vogue
Glossimer
Sirocco& Calypso
0 Miami Collection- Bobbi Brown for Summer 2012
Another soft & simple collection launched for Bobbi Brown!
It is beach inspired- hence – Miami!
The Collection Includes:
Shimmer Cheek Glow
This illuminating powder+gel will give a beautiful glow. Shades are “Miami” & “Gold”
Bronzing Powder
Shades in: Dark, Deep, Golden Light, Medium, Natural
Long-Wear Cream Shadow
Shades include: Nude Beach , Bronze Sugar , Candlelight , Copper
Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15
Sunset Beach, Orchid Pink, Pink Seashell, Peach Sorbet
Shimmering Fragrance Oil
A Beach shimmering fragrance oils with some shimmer & a scent!
Beach Eau de Parfum
Bobbi’s best selling fragrance ( blend of jasmine, sea spray& mandarin)
0 “BETH DITTO”- MAC Collection for Summer2012
This is a limited edition collaboration with Beth Ditto- (Mary Beth Patterson)- the famous american songwriter and for her unique (crazy/funky) makeup!
The collection is said to be launched in JUNE 2012 (USA). Some products are limited editions, while others are repromotes.
The Collection Includes:
Pro Longwear Lipcreme
Booyah!!! , Dear Diary , Heart Hangover , Love Long Distance , You’re Perfectly Already
Lip Pencil
Embrace Me , Entertain Me , In Synch, Nightmoth
Shade & Smoke Shadow/Liner
Beth mask , Little Miss Moffet , Drag Strip, Beth or Glory
Cheek Powder
Powder to the People
Liquidlast Liner
Point Black
Zoom Lash Mascara
Plum Reserve , Blue Charge , New Hue
Also, Nail Polishes are part of the collection
0 Aqua Eyeshadow Pencils from Make Up For Ever.. A new addition to the Aqua Family
I personally love Makeup4ever’s aqua cream eyeshadows… And they have just made it easier!!
They have added CUTE CRAYON LIKE Pencils to the Aqua family.
The colors are smudge-proof and long lasting. Greater news- it works well against humidity!! The formula in each of those pencils has a special ingredient that locks water out!
The pencils come in 12 shades:
Matte black, Matte brown, Matte taupe grey, Matte navy blue, Matte green, Pearly taupe, Pearly coper, Pearly pink, Pearly peach, Pearly beige, Pearly pink beige and Pearly white
Just apply it directly on the lid and you can blend it with a brush or fingers!
0 Bobbi Brown- “Long-Wear” Collection for Spring 2012
This collection targets the busy woman…With those long-wear products- she will look beautiful all day long!
I’m loving this look already! So simple!!
The collection includes:
Intensifying Long-Wear Mascara & Long-Wear Eye Pencils
Black Mascara for fuller lashes & Anti Smudge long wear eye pencils (waterproof) will stay put for 12 hours!
Long-Wear Cream Shadow
Creamy eyeshadows- anti creasing! I’m loving the colors!
You can use a brush or your fingers to apply it! Super soft beautiful colors !
1 MAC SUMMER 2012 Collection “Hey, Sailor!”
Another Collection from MAC… well it is with a theme ofcorse- a SAILOR theme- with all the stripes!
Ok- i have seen the pix… and to be honest- I’m not impressed with this collection. The packaging is too much- tooo much stripes. The stripes on the packaging makes it very distracting to see the actual color of the product!
The collection is out worldwide except the lovely middle east- hopefully soon!
The collection includes:
Lipstick
Salute! , To Catch a Sailor, Red Racer Sail La Vie
Lipglass
Cut Loose , Orange Tempera , Blessedly , Riviera Life , Send Me Sailing
Pro Longwear Lip Pencil
Saunter , Throw Me a Line , Shore Leave
Eyeshadow
Crystal Avalanche, Barefoot , Jaunty, Feeling Fresh , Nautical
Bronzing Powder
Soft Sand, Refined Golden
Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder
Nude on Board, Sun Dipped
High-Light Powder
Crew
Blush
Launch Away! , Fleet Fast
Nail Lacquer
Verstral White, Touch of Red, Gold Knot
Suntints SPF 20
Sea Mist , Abalone, Au Rose
Powerpoint Eye Pencil
Handforged , Emerald Sea, Blue Stripe
Pigment
Old Gold , Naval Blue
*Pictures taken from temptalia.com
1 Emilio Pucci for Guerlain- The Terra Azzurra Collection Summer2012
This collection is pretty much focused on the famour Terracotta powder (Guerlain) – which is known to be one of the best selling bronzing powders in the world.
For this collection, Guerlain’s creative director “Oliver Echaudemaison” & Laudomia Pucci (director of Pucci) carefully designed this collection! The Packaging is simply beautiful!! The famous Pucci print was on on the packaging and the collection screamed “SUMMER”!!
Different colors are combined to make up this collection. Other than the bronze, there is coras, pinks and blues.
It will be available End of May 2012 for the Middle East (hopefully)!
The collection includes:
Terra Azzurra Bronzing Powder & Blush
Being the focus of this collection, the powder combines a bronzing powder and a blush! Actually the powder includes 4 shades. Shades include peachy coral, cool toned pink, peachy white
& a bronzer.
Meteorites Perles d’Azur
This is the cute product in the collection. Basically, it’s a tub filled with multi-colored pearls. The packaging ofcorse is beautiful!
What grabbed my attention- there is some blue pearls in the tub- well the blue actually corrects the skintone!! Makes it more flawless.
Meteorites Pucci Brush
A kabuki brosh with blue bristles- Tres Chic!
4 Couleurs Eyeshadow
Capri Warm tones
Le Deux Mascara
Blue mascara to open up the eyes
Khol Kajal
Ocean blue Kohl to let your eyes pop! Will compliment a lot of skin tones
Terracotta Gloss
To give your lips a beautiful shine- 3 shades of glosses and one blue one (but is transparent)
3 MAC- ‘Reel Sexy’ Collection- Summer 2012
Another Summer collection….
REEL SEXY.. however the model in the picture doesn’t look sexy to me- looks freaky…
This collection is about bold colors- intense & bright reds with coral tones. Bringing back the Eyeshadow Duos & Mineralize Skinfinish lipsticks. Many of the products in this collection are re promotes from MAC Cook MAC collection (you can check it out here ) .
It will be available (April 5th) 2012 for USA and (May 2012) Internationally.
The collection includes
Eyeshadow Duo
Dynamic Duo 1 – coral with yellow pearlized pigments / purple
Dynamic Duo 2 – purple with pearlized pigments duo chrome / purple
Dynamic Duo 3 – mid-tone purple / teal blue
Dynamic Duo 4 – mid-tone pink / blackened purple
Lipstick
Pink Popcorn, Reel Sexy , Watch Me Simmer , Heroine
Cremesheen Glass
Private Screening , Cinestyle, Color Saturation , Star Quality
Eye Khol
Smolder, Heirloom, Resort , Hyacinth
Mineralize Skinfinish
Lightscapade
Blush
Pink Cult & Magenta
Nail Lacquer
Screening Room , Vivid Effect , In the Dark
0 MAC ‘Tres Cheek’ Collection- Summer 2012
Summer collections are already on their way to launch!
Well, this collection is all about BLUSH and ONLY BLUSH! Whether you want to stay subtle or bright- 6 amazing shades await you!
Keep in mind that they are LIMITED EDITION… Will be available in April 5th 2012 (USA) and end of April (Internationally)
Blush
Pink Tea – Neutral beige pink
Lovecloud -Bright mid-tone pink
Peony Petal -Bright blue pink
Modern Mandarin -Red-orange
Immortal Flower -Bright peach
Full of Joy -Lavender
Notice that each shade has a subtle version and a bright version of it!
2 MAC- “In Extra Dimension” Collection
Will be availabile: April 2012 (North America) & May 2012 (International)
I’m in love with the colors in this collection! THE AMAZING SHIMMERY METALLICS HERE ARE TO DIE FOR!
THEY ARE ALL LIMITED EDITION
Extra Dimension Skinfinish (Metallics)
Whisper of Gilt Light
Superb
Glorify
Extra Dimension Eyeshadow
Warm Thunder
Blue Orbit
Grand Galaxy
Lunar
Havanna
Sweet Heat
Modern Pewter
Dark Dare
Young Venus
Brushes
128 & 234
0 ‘Brightening Nudes’ Collection by Bobbi Brown- Spring 2012
If you love glowing skin & bright eyes- this is the collection to get!
The collection includes:
Sparkle Eye Shadow
It brightens the eyes instantly- with shimmery pearls! Sheer beautiful colors with a beautiful shimmer
Silver Moon, Mica, Ballet, Sunlight
Brightening Finishing Powder
6 shades for a natural finish- includes Mulberry, Grapes, Scutelleria & Gentian Root Extract. It will automatically brighten up your skintone.
Brightening Lip Gloss
Lilac Pearl, Pink Opal, Pink Lilac
Crystal Glitter Lip Gloss
An updated version of Crystal Glitter Lip Gloss- extra shiny for a luscious look.
Should be available NOW in USA
0 MAC- ‘TOO SUPREME’ Collection for Spring 2012
SPLASH OF COLORS FOR THIS COLLECTION!!
March 1st(USA) & end of MARCH (internationally)
Focusing on lipglasses & Lipsticks, this is what the collection includes!
Sheen Supreme Lipglass
Jasmine Honey , Fuji , Moon Beach , Cherry Fest , Sweet Bean , Almond Blossom , Mango Sheen , Asian Butterfly , Imperial Red Dress Kimono , Black Tea
Sheen Supreme Lipstick
Supremely Confident , Happy Hibiscus ,Fashion City , Bare Again , Tea Ceremony , Sheer Mandarin, Korean Candy , Supreme Style , Royal Azalea , Blossom Culture , Zen Rose Insanely It , Asian Flower
0 MAC – MARCEL WANDERS 2 Collection- for Spring 2012
MAC collaborates with Marcel Wanders for this collection!
Who is he?
He is a famous Dutch designer, more considered as the ‘lady gaga’ of the design world!
He designs architectural, interior & industrial projects! He is also a product designer!
He designed MAC products for this collection- with some funky packaging!
They look really cool!
It will be available March 1st (USA) and end of March (internationally).
Lipstick
Annelie
Annemiek
Felicienne
Inez
Lipglass
Jana
Julia
Karin Pink
Kim
Sheer Mystery Powder
Light, Medium Plus
Air of Style Solid Perfume
Limited edition perfume
187 Brush
My favorite brush of all time- but this time REVAMPED!!!! Hand made- chrome finished handle!!
Brush Clutch
Mascara
even the mascara loooooks amazing!
0 MAC – Chen Man ‘Love & Water’ Collection for Spring 2012
So MAC is inspired by Chen Man for this collection- an amazing famous Chinese photographer, for her well known photographs all across fashion magazines!
The collection will launch MARCH 1st (USA) and end of March (internationally)!
The collection includes :
Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo
Supersweet
Pink Union
Love Cycle
Beauty Powder
Play It Proper
Fluidline
Waveline, Blacktrack
Lipglass
Force of Love
Budding Love
Lipstick
Force of Love
Budding Love
Reflects Glitter
Reflects Blue
Pigment
Naval Blue
1 ‘La Bohème’ – Make Up For Ever’s Spring 2012 Mini collection
Make Up For ever was inspired by florars, gypsies, embroidery & patchwork for this collection.
‘La Bohème’ reminds me of gypsies… It’s a chic collection… very Bohemian.
(Al though I believe the packagine of the palette you are about to see is more Bohemian than the colors)
According to Make Up For Ever “A collection inspired by nature, to let your beauty desires blossom and give new form to the Bohemian spirit.”
The Palette
The main focus of this collection is the 6 shade eye shadow palette. What is so special about this eye palette? The eyeshadows are baked & consist of minerals! They are such soft colors that create a beautiful romantic look.
They are Pearly & shimmery- but keep in mind the pigment is a bit sheer. They also can be applied wet or dry. MUFE intended to make the color – “looks like it has been washed” – so it might not appear as vibrant as you expect it to be.
Shades are : Lagoon Green, Vegetal Green, Beige, Parma Purple, Brown, Coral
The Packaging
It’s all about the packaging in this collection- The eyepecil is covered with floral design & so is the lipsticks. With regards to the palette- it’s made out of recycled cardboard. It incorporates floral patchwors with some arabesque details.
The case opens up with a silky ribbon and a beautiful flower collection stands out.
Eye Pencil
Also included in the new collection is a limited edition Aqua Eyes eyeliner. It’s a matte dark brownish/black shade
Lipsticks
La Bohème includes 2 sheer lipsticks- “Red coral” & “Peach Beige”. They are also limited edition.
Should be available in the US and soon in the Middle East!
0 Giorgio Armani collection for Spring 2012- ‘Luce d’Oro’
Having Megan fox as the face of armani- this collection focuses on beautiful soft pastels mixed with some shimmer.. and shades of gold (Or0 in Italian)…
Armani is known to love light- & it’s affect on color. So he decided to take light as an inspiration for this collection.
Luce d’Oro Eye Palette
Eye Palette #1
Eye Palette #2
Tourmaline Pink Blush
#1
Waterproof Eye Liner Pencil
#4.. #5 (no pic)
Gloss d’Armani Lip Gloss
Beige (105) , Brown (201) , Rouge (405) , Pink (508)
Will be avaialble in FEB 2012 (USA)
2 Lancome Collection for spring 2012 – ‘Roseraie des Delices’
This collection is very very similar to Dior’s recent collection “Dior garden party” 2012 collection! It’s somewhat always the floral garden collections in spring. . . nothing ironic about that!
The Lancome collection “Roseraie de Delices” - designed by Aaron De Mey, consists of pastel shades .. yet so sweet… beautiful subtle shades for a natural face! Pinks & greens is the focus
The collection will launch in FEB 2012 (USA)
The collection:
Illuminating Powder
La Roseraie: Multi-color blush- with a beautiful 3D rose feature
Color Design 5-Pan Shadow and Liner Palette
Rose Romance
Vert Tendresse
Le French Touch Absolu Nu
Cotton Candy
L’Absolu Nu Replenishing & Enhancing Lipcolor
Rose Petal
Sweet Marmalade
Color Fever Gloss
Green Petal
Tangerine Petal
Rose Petal
0 MAC SPRING 2012 – ‘SHOP MAC, COOK MAC’ collection
Different than any previous collection- this is out of the blue! For Spring- the motto is- “SHOP TIL YOU DROP!” .. So MAC wants you to shop shop shop & shop….. It’s a weird but funky collection theme! You would go grocery shopping.. buy stuff.. the products that you got whether it was sauce, salad, oranges, snacks, sugar etc… it’s all incorporated in this line’s product names! Must say- beautiful colors!
Lipsticks
Innocence- Beware! , Naughty Saute , Watch Me Simmer , Quick Sizzle , Dish It Up , Runaway Red
Kissable Lipcolour
Flaunting It , So Vain , Scan-delicious , Woo Me , Enchantee
Cremeblend Blush
Optimistic Orange
Florida
Restores Dazzle!
Shop & Drop Eyeshadow Quad
Hypnotizing , Sugar Snack , Power Boosted, Shop & Drop
Call Me Bubbles Eyeshadow Quad
Call Me Bubbles , Fresh Daily , Brash , Full of Flavour
Colour Added Eyeshadow Quad
Laundry Daze , Colour Added , Self-Serve , Pre-Packaged
Studio Careblend/Pressed
Medium & Dark
Fluidline
Midnight Snack
Wholesome
Added Goodness
Tendertone Lip Balm SPF 12
Hush, Hush
Purring
Hot ‘n’ Saucy
Tread Gently
Nail Lacquer
Al Fredo
salad dressed
kid orange
Brushes
211 & 129SH
Opulash Mascara
Bad Bad Black
Will be available (Feb 2012) in USA and (MARCH 2012) internationally
Images- Temptalia0 MAC Collection Spring 2012- ‘Vera’
As usual, MAC always collaborates with artists/photographers/icons/models etc to form a line related to the person they are collaborating with.
For this spring 2012 colleciton- it is with the famous artist ‘VERA’. She is known for her unique style of mixing arts with textiles, silk, paint, linens Etc.
This collection conveys florals, colors & graphics. It is limited edition!
Crushed Metallic Pigment x4 – Aloha
Latern Light , Campfire , Shifting Sands , Aloha
Crushed Metallic Pigment x4 – Strawberry Patch
Star Crystal , Rose Light , Strawberry Patch , Moon Rose
Crushed Metallic Pigment x4 – Butterfly Party
Butterfly Party, Desert Cloud , Rain Drop , Moss Garden
Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner (re-promotes)
Lord It Up , Industrial , Designer Purple , Undercurrent, Petrol Blue , Black Swan ,Black Line
Pearlmatte Face Powder
Sunday Afternoon & Flower Fantasy
Plushglass
Fashion Fanatic, Pretty Plush , Confetti , On a Holiday , Butterfly Dream
Nail Lacquer
Midsummer’s Dream & Play Day
Will be Available (FEB 2012) in USA and (MAR 2012) internationally
0 MAC- Spring Collection 2012- ‘Lightfully’
The ‘Lightfully’ collection- made from a unique formula made out of different types of seaweeds. It’s for better radiance & hydration…
They come in a really cool packaging.. In love with the glowing tubes- really resembles light! It looks cool & funky for a skincare line!
The products will be permanent!
The collection includes:
Lightful Cleanser
Lightful Softening Lotion
Lightful Essence
Lightful Moisture Creme
Will be available (Feb 2012) in USA and most probably (March 2012) Internationally
Images – Temptalia0 MAC SPRING 2012 collection- ‘Perfectly Finished’
The collection is mainly focues on the MINERALIZE line! It changes the famous mineralize foundation and loose powder to a more radiant finish!
It even has amazing concealers with a really cool look! This will be amazing!
Mineralize Foundation/Loose
Shades: Extra Light, Light, Light Plus, Medium, Medium Plus, Medium Dark, Medium Deep, Dark, Dark Deep
Mineralize Concealer
Shades: NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50, NC15, NC20, NC30, NC35, NC42, NC45, NC50
Brush
re-introduce 188 Small Duo Fibre Brush – the mini version of the 187 brush. The 188 is amazing for highlighting, contouring & great with powders or liquid! Blends really well!
Will be availbale in USA (feb 2012) & Internationally (March 2012)
