Oct 31, 2010

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Browns, Neutrals

The unique texture of MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow is due to its high pigment density, which makes them last and last. You can obtain maximum coverage with the Matte texture; the Semi-Matte has a silky satiny feel; and the iridescent shades give a transparent sheen.

Size: 0.08 oz, $19

Formula
- Mica, high pigment content , nylon powder, pure pearls
- Paraben free
- Dermatologist tested
Browns, Neutrals
 *****
 17      76      79       84      98
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 127      139      148       163      164
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 17 Espresso (matte chocolate brown)
76 Beige (matte camel)
79 Deep Plum Shimmer Iridescent (purple shimmer)
84 Bronze
98 Brown (matte medium brown)
127 Metallic Taupe (taupe shimmer) 
139 Iridescent Brown Black (brown black shimmer) 
148 Khaki Brown (antique gold shimmer) 
163 Matte Beige Brown
164 Cafe Latte (matte light brown) 
Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Black, Silvers

The unique texture of MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow is due to its high pigment density, which makes them last and last. You can obtain maximum coverage with the Matte texture; the Semi-Matte has a silky satiny feel; and the iridescent shades give a transparent sheen.

Size: 0.08 oz, $19

Formula
- Mica, high pigment content , nylon powder, pure pearls
- Paraben free
- Dermatologist tested
Black, Silvers
 *****
 
04        40         82      144
***** 
 
147        169         170
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  04 Black (matte black)
40 Anthracite (matte dark grey)
82 Silver (silver shimmer)
144 Iridescent Periwinkle Blue (light blue grey shimmer)
147 Metallic Midnight Blue (cobalt blue shimmer)
169 Iridescent Anthracite
170 Iridescent Pearl Grey

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Blues

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Blues 

The unique texture of MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow is due to its high pigment density, which makes them last and last. You can obtain maximum coverage with the Matte texture; the Semi-Matte has a silky satiny feel; and the iridescent shades give a transparent sheen.

Size: 0.08 oz, $19

Formula
- Mica, high pigment content , nylon powder, pure pearls
- Paraben free
- Dermatologist tested
Blues
 *****
  60        72         83      118
***** 
  159        167
***** 
  60 Navy Blue (matte navy blue) 
72 Turquoise Matte (matte vibrant turquoise)
83 Turquoise Shimmer (turquoise shimmer)
118 Light Blue (vibrant light blue) 
159 Matte Blue 
167 Iridescent True Blue 

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Greens

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Greens

The unique texture of MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow is due to its high pigment density, which makes them last and last. You can obtain maximum coverage with the Matte texture; the Semi-Matte has a silky satiny feel; and the iridescent shades give a transparent sheen.
Eyeshadow - Size: 0.08 oz, $19

Diamond Eye Shadow is the marriage of two great MAKE UP FOR EVER products. It combines the subtle iridescence of Diamond Powder with the intense, long-lasting color of Eye Shadow for a spectacular finish. Nylon Powder helps the shadow glide on easily, while pure synthetic mother of pearl emphasizes each shade's color and intensity. 
Diamond Eyeshadow - Size: 0.09 oz, $20

Formula
- Mica, high pigment content , nylon powder, pure pearls
- Paraben free
- Dermatologist tested

Greens
 *****
 91      93      149     168
 ***** 

   302       304        310
 ***** 
91 Apple Green (matte bright yellow green) 
93 Irish Green (matte bright green)
149 Iridescent Flourescent Green (bright green shimmer)
168 Iridescent Lagoon Green
302 Diamond Turquoise (robins egg blue with shimmer)
304 Diamond Lime (lime green with shimmer)
310 Diamond Green (dark teal green with shimmer)


Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Yellows, Oranges

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Yellows, Oranges

The unique texture of MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow is due to its high pigment density, which makes them last and last. You can obtain maximum coverage with the Matte texture; the Semi-Matte has a silky satiny feel; and the iridescent shades give a transparent sheen.

Size: 0.08 oz, $19

Formula
- Mica, high pigment content , nylon powder, pure pearls
- Paraben free
- Dermatologist tested

Yellows, Oranges
 *****
 
02          10
***** 
02 Yellow (matte brilliant yellow) 
10 Yellow Gold (yellow gold shimmer)

 
05     18      24      70
*****
05 Orange Coral Matte (matte vibrant coral)
18 Tangerine (vibrant matte orange)
24 Cantaloupe (matte light apricot)
70 Reddish Brown (soft reddish beige) 

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Ivory, Pinks, Purples

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Eyeshadows - SWATCHES - Ivories, Pinks, Purples 

The unique texture of MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow is due to its high pigment density, which makes them last and last. You can obtain maximum coverage with the Matte texture; the Semi-Matte has a silky satiny feel; and the iridescent shades give a transparent sheen.

Size: 0.08 oz, $19

Formula
- Mica, high pigment content , nylon powder, pure pearls
- Paraben free
- Dermatologist tested

Ivories, Pinks, Purples
 *****
 03          35          102 
***** 
03 Eggshell (matte ivory)  
35 Buff (matte barely there pink)
102 Lemon (matte butter yellow)

 151         152
*****
151 Mauve (light lavender shimmer)
152 Light Pink (pink pearl shimmer)

 26           74            75
*****
26 Fuchsia (vibrant matte pink)
74 Antique Pink (matte coral rose)
75 Neon Pink (bright fuchsia pink)

9           92
*****
9 Lavender (vibrant matte lavender)
92 Purple (matte brilliant purple)

Oct 30, 2010

MAC A Tartan Tale Holiday Color Collection - Pigments, Eye Shadows & Pearlglide Intense Liners...

MAC A Tartan Tale Holiday Color Collection - Pigments, Eye Shadows, Blush & Pearlglide Intense Liners...

From M∙A∙C:

We're telling a slightly twisted Tartan Tale to celebrate holiday, in all its posh, punk, ancestral, anarchic, noble and naughty glory. Royal and raunchy, colours and patterns collide, fantasies come true, punk fairies take flight with enchanted new looks. Be transformed!

Pigments

Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Does not streak or cake. Easy to blend and long-lasting. Please note: Pigments are sold by weight not volume. Containers can appear to be less than full due to settling of the product.
4.5 g / 0.15 US oz US$19.50

Later - Black w/ transforming purple pearl  
Moonlight Night - Blackened teal w/ teal pearl 
The Family Crest - Blackened bronze w/ bronze pearl

These are the stars of the collection for me with the Pearlglide Intense Liners being the co-stars. These pigments are PERFECT for smokey looks! They are amazing darkened pigments with varying color pearl reflects.

Later is a re-promote from the Alice and Olivia Collection and is a gorgeous purple pearl that can read blue violet at times as well. Moonlight Night is just divine. It's a blackened green with teal and blue pearl. The Family Crest is a blackened brown/bronze with purple, pink and golden bronze pearl. Just look at the swatches to see how beautiful these pigments truly are. They are super pigmented when used dry but the true beauty (as in the pearl reflects) show up when used wet.

 Later / Moonlight Night / The Family Crest

DRY:    Later / Moonlight Night / The Family Crest

 DRY:    Later / Moonlight Night / The Family Crest

WET:    Later / Moonlight Night / The Family Crest


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Pearlglide Intense Liners

An eye pencil that provides rich, luxurious colour with a touch of shimmer and sparkle. Soft, smooth, creamy formula glides on for a perfectly intense line, yet its soft texture allows you to blend. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. 

1.2 g / 0.04 US oz US$14.50


Lord It Up - Bronze w/ pearl
Undercurrent - Teal w/ pearl  
Petrol Blue - Deep navy w/ pearl 
Black Swan - Black w/ pearl

Say hello to the co-stars of the collection - the Pearlglide Intense Liners! These are great and if you have any experience with pearlglides then you know what I mean. They have rich intense color payoff and apply smoothly. These are packed with sparkly glitter and should not be used on the waterline (scratched cornea anyone?).

Lord It Up won me over with it's warm bronze color and subtle golden bronze shimmer. Undercurrent is the winner in this line-up with a beautiful green teal base and yellow gold shimmer. Petrol Blue is a pretty deep blue base and lighter blue glitter. Black Swan is a great black color with multi color reflects - I see blue, purple silver and green.


 Lord It Up / Undercurrent / Petrol Blue / Black Swan

 Lord It Up / Undercurrent / Petrol Blue / Black Swan


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Powder Blush


Colour for the cheeks and face. Various formulas. Different looks.



3.2 g / 0.10 US oz US$18.50
My Highland Honey - Bright coral w/ soft gold pearl

My Highland Honey is a nice light orange coral with very little sheen. It's a great highlight color for darker skin because of the orange hue. It should look great on lighter skin too.




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A Tartan Tale Eye Shadows


Dressed in the playfully tartan pattern finish of the M∙A∙C Holiday '10 colour collection, this storybook array of Eye Shadows seems madly clannish and stylishly irresistible. Limited edition.
3 g / 0.1 US oz US$19.50

A Wish Come True - Dirty mauve w/ bubblegum pink tartan striping  
Glamora Castle - Dark grey w/ teal tartan striping 

These eyeshadows are very sheer and shimmery. They have a beautiful tartan imprint on the top layer of the eyeshadow - it does not go all the way through. A Wish Come True is a light frosty rose pink color. Glamora Castle is a nice frosty gunmetal silver/grey color. These are not too special but are cute for collection purposes. If you like frosty light shades then these may be for you.

 A Wish Come True

Glamora Castle

A Wish Come True / Glamora Castle


MAC A Tartan Tale Collection - Chapter 1: Face & Eye Kits

MAC A Tartan Tale Collection - Chapter 1: Face & Eye Kits

From M∙A∙C:

Peekaboo! Poking a little fun at the kinky part of the kilt, these incorrigible kits for Lips, Eyes and Face have some flasher fun with mirrored compacts, but remain dignified with proper M∙A∙C family crests. New giftables that prove to be seductive, cheeky, good fun.

6 Beauties Play It Cool Eye Shadows

Our Tartan Tale is full of beauties like these six Eye Shadows. Watch them play it cool in shades of Heather Belles, To the Ball, Magic Moor, Hold My Gaze, Altered State and Silverware. All can be found in their own tartan compact with M∙A∙C crest. Limited edition.

5.3 g / 0.19 US oz US$36.00

Silverwear - Metallic lavender (Frost)  
Hold My Gaze - Medium grey (Frost)  
To the Ball - Dusty Lavender (Satin)
Altered State - Purple Grape (Veluxe Pearl)
Magic Moor Blackened Plum (Veluxe Pearl)
Heather Belles - Dark charcoal/carbon (Satin)

This palette contains 6 beautiful cool shades of purples. Siverwear is a light shimmery lavender that reminds me of Crystal or Digit Eyeshadow. Hold My Gaze is a great medium shade of grey with golden reflects. It's a very unique and gorgeous shade. To The Ball is a darker lavender grey color with a near matte finish. Altered State and Magic Moor are nicely pigmented darkened plum and grape purple shades. Heather Belles is a dark charcoal almost black color with a almost matte finish. All the shades are pigmented and great to work with (used a primer/base of course).  

  Top: Silverwear / Hold My Gaze / To The Ball
Bottom: Altered State / Magic Moor / Heather Belles

 Top: Silverwear / Hold My Gaze / To The Ball 
Bottom: Altered State / Magic Moor / Heather Belles 

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A Triumphant Blush Face Kit

With its peachy allure, how could this not be triumphant? Enjoy the highlight/contour/blush-up effects of Smooth Harmony Beauty Powder, Peachtwist Sheertone Shimmer Blush and Melba Powder Blush in our double-decker tartan face compact. Limited edition.

US$38.00

Smooth Harmony - Natural mid-tan (Beauty Powder) 
Melba - Soft coral peach (Matte)
Peachtwist - Golden peach (Sheertone Shimmer)


This kit is just instant love for me. Melba is already one of my favorite blushes and is available in the permanent line. It's a great matte peachy coral. Peachtwist is also permanent and is a pretty golden peach with shimmer. Smooth Harmony is a fantastic golden highlight color on my skin. It's a re-promote from the Heatherette Collection.

Sweet Harmony / Melba / Peachtwist

Melba / Peachtwist / Sweet Harmony

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Hark The Heraldry Face Kit

The tartan double-decker compact with its M∙A∙C crest speaks of the regal lineage of this fabulous face trio! Highlight, contour, perfect and shimmer. Enjoy the heraldic mix of Oh So Fair Beauty Powder, Plum Foolery Sheertone Shimmer Blush and Dame Powder Blush. Limited edition.

US$38.00


Oh So Fair - Pale pink (Beauty Powder)
Dame - Sophisticated blue/pink (Satin)
Plum Foolery - Faint dusty plum (Sheertone Shimmer)

Dame is a permanent shade and is a medium blue pink that can work well on lighter and darker skin tones. Plum Foolery is also permanent and is a nice rose pink color with a light sheen. Oh So Fair is a re-promote from the Venomous Villains Collection last month and is a very light pale pink that can be used as a highlight for darker skin (think of that lighter under-eye look that's so popular now) and a nice light flush on lighter skin. 

 Oh So Fair / Dame / Plum Foolery

Dame / Plum Foolery / Oh So Fair

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Oct 29, 2010

'Iced Green Tea' Look

'Iced Green Tea' Look

Hey guys! Happy Friday. I'm having fun with these beautiful pigments sent to me by Niala of Magnolia Makeup. I think the colors are fantastic but I wish the prices were a tad cheaper. Anywho...here it goes...

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my lid up to the brow bone. I applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte beige) all over my lid and on my brow bone as my primary base.

COLOR:
On my inner lid I applied MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow (matte ivory).
Next on the middle of the I applied Magnolia Makeup 005 Green Tea Pigment (chartreuse green w/ gold shimmer).
On the outer lid and crease I applied Inglot #58 Eyeshadow (matte bright green).
For the inner crease I used Magnolia Makeup 015 Colures Pigment  (minty turquiose w/ shimmer).
To define the outer V I used Inglot #391 Eyeshadow (matte black).
For highlight I used Bare Escentuals Clear Radiance All Over Face Color (shimmery light pink).
For my lower lashline I used MAC Undercurrent Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner (shimmery teal w/ gold shimmer).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud and NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (matte blackened brown).

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Wet 'n' Wild Gel Eyeliner in Black.
I lined my lower waterline with L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black.
I used MAC Opulash Mascara in Black for my lashes and added Beautee Senses Annie False Eyelashes for effect.

Lips:

POLISH:
For my lips I used MUFE # 40 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick (bright orange).

Face:

FINISH:
I prepped my skin with MAC Oil Control Lotion. I used MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NC45 for my face set my t-zone with MAC Blot Powder in Dark. I used MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW35 and NC45 under my eyes set with Benefit Powderflage Set.
I used MAC Ripe Peach Blush Ombre (orangy coral) for my cheeks and MAC Highland Honey Blush (matte light orangy coral) for highlight.

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