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Closer Look: MAC Venomous Villains

MAC Venomous Villains – Special Packaging

Bite of an Apple blush, Toxic Tale lipstick, Strange Potion lipglass, and Innocence Beware lipstick

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September 30 2010

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Shew Review: MAC Pro Longwear Foundation and Concealer

If you don’t know by now, I normally don’t care for MAC foundations. They either break me out or look like crap after a few hours. The fact that MAC is continuously releasing new foundations proves that they haven’t gotten it down right quite yet. I’ve been testing out their new Pro Longwear Foundation and I’m happy to say that I’m actually impressed.

Coverage is Medium and buildable. This liquid dries quickly so you need to work quickly. They are recommending a fluffy brush to apply; start in the center and work outward. I’ve been using a flat top kabuki and will probably try it tomorrow with the MAC 182 kabuki brush.

This foundation has a natural matte finish and great oil control. Although I did find this to be a stay-put long-lasting foundation, I can’t honestly say that it lasts 15 hours like it promises. After a full day it was starting to disappear around my nose so I’d say it lasts more like up to 12 hours, still good.

I recommend this foundation to anyone with Normal to Oily skin. If you have severely dry skin this is probably not for you. I am sensitive and acne prone and have not had a bad reaction. This is comparable to Estee Lauder’s $40 Double Wear foundation which I love but have to mix two colors for a good match. Thanks MAC for finally getting something right

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September 20 2010

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MAC Pro Longwear Collection

MAC Pro Longwear Collection – September 16, 2010

Pro Longwear Lipcreme – $16

Lightweight texture, creamy finish and comfortable longwear combine in this has-it-all pro-class lip colour. Slick in use, applies without need of a top coat- and still lasts up to 12 hours. Won’t feather or transfer, and the colour stays true. Helps lips stay soft and hydrated.

Overtime – Light baby pink (Cream)
Sweet Ever After – Copper (Frost)
Till Tomorrow – Grey mauve brown (Cream)
Unlimited – Mid-tone dirty rose (Cream)
Good to Go – Loudmouth orange (Cream)
Love Forever! – Bright blue pink (Cream)
Goes and Goes – Blue violet (Cream)
Perpetual Flame – Pink cranberry (Cream)
Prolong – True red (Cream)
Extended Play – Blackened brick red (Cream)
Made to Last – Deep plummy brown (Frost)
Faithfully Yours – Blackened dirty purple (Cream)

Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation – $29.50

A long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection.

NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC40, NC42, NC45, NC50
NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50

Pro Longwear Concealer – $16.50

A lightweight fluid concealer that provides medium to full coverage with a comfortable, natural matte finish. Colour-true formula lasts up to 15 hours. Helps conceal and correct the look of under-eye circles, and discolorations. Comes in a clear glass vial with a matte black pump.

NC15, NC20, NC30, NC35, NC42, NC45, NC50
NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50

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September 16 2010

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Closer Look: MAC Fabulous Felines

MAC Fabulous Felines launched yesterday in stores and at counters.

Here are my top picks from the MAC Fabulous Felines Collection…

Of Royalty (cremesheen lipstick)

Of Royalty is a light creamy blue-pink. It is deeper than Viva Glam Gaga and more pink/less purple than Saint Germain. If Gaga and St. Germain were too cool-toned for you, you may do better with Of Royalty. Coverage is nice, easily buildable.

Kittenish (cremesheen lipstick)

Kittenish is a deep red berry color. Deep lips are always in trend for Fall. Kittenish is smooth and moisturizing. In my opinion it is the most standout lipstick in this collection.

Utterly Game (mineralize blush)

Utterly Game was my favorite of the three mineralize blushes, but I am partial to peach tone blushes. Utterly game has great color payoff. It has a tad of shimmer but nothing over the top. If you are more of a pink blush gal you should go for Pet Me mineralize blush. I passed on Pet Me because it is similar to Dainty mineralize blush, which I already have.

I honestly wasn’t that impressed with the majority of this collection. I like the idea of the new superslick liquid eyeliners but have heard bad things about stickiness and difficulty removing.

Have you or will you purchase anything from this collection?

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August 27 2010

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MAC Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi Lipglass

MAC lipglass versions of Viva Glam Gaga and Viva Glam Cyndi will be hitting stores in September. These will retail for $14.50 each and will only be available for a six month period.

As always, 100% profits will go to the MAC AIDS Fund.

In other MAC news… the Rodarte Collection was pulled and will not ship after all. MAC Cosmetics will still donate the collection’s projected global profits to a charity that benefits the women and children of Juarez, Mexico.