The Fancy Face: Chromaline

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May 21, 2010

MAC Chromagraphic Pencils - Thoughts...

MAC Chromagraphic Pencils - Thoughts...

These pencils are a part of a MAC PRO Collection which means they are only available at MAC PRO Stores and on the MAC PRO Website only. Remember of course that you can always call in an order via the 800 number (1-800-866-6464).

From MAC:

Draw on your creativity. The fundamental tool of body art, this pencil's soft, smooth new formula is destined to enhance and invigorate your art. Sketch, outline, doodle, blend - with eight key shades, these are the real score.

A creamy, soft-point pencil ideal for use as a liner, or to outline and define designs. Provides a bold, intensely smooth application with a well-defined, pigment-rich line.

Price: US$14.50, Net Wt.1.36g/0.048 US Oz

These pencils have been long awaited since the beginning of the year but first I encountered these at the Makeup Show in NYC.

They are a follow up to the existing MAC Chromalines which are waterproof colored gel/cream liners. So they are available in the same colors and names as the MAC Chromalines. The colors are basic and include red, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange, white, black. They also threw in the PRO colors Blue Cyan and Process Magenta along with the Nude Story concealer/foundation colors NC15/NW20, NW25/NC30 and NC42/NW35.

These pencils are not meant to be waterproof and are not declared as such. They smudge easily and wear very well but will not stay on the waterline. They do however have good wearing power on the lashline. I love the bright array of colors and the ease of use of the pencil form. They pack a lot of pigment in a couple of swipes. The yellow is the only bothersome one I encountered but it still had decent color payoff.

Overall, if you have been looking for fun colored eye pencils you will love these....but don't expect them to be waterproof like the chromalines.

I got:

Pure White - Whitest white
Landscape Green - Lush bright green
Genuine Orange - Bright orange
Primary Yellow - Bright clean yellow
Hi-Def Cyan - Cyan blue
Process Magenta - Matte magenta

I didn't get the Marine Ultra (Blue), Black Black (black) or Rich Purple (dense purple) because these were not unique/standout colors for me and they can easily be duped. Basic Red (Primary red) would be a good one to get but it is of course not eye safe.

Feb 11, 2010

The 'Grape and Orange' Look

The 'Grape and Orange' Look

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. Then I applied MAC Genuine Orange Chromaline as a base just on my lid leaving the crease untouched. In the crease and up to the brow bone I applied MAC Layin Low Paintpot.

COLOR:

On the lid, I applied MAC Genuine Orange Pigment over the Chromaline base.
Followed by Illamasqua Preen Eyeshadow in the outer crease up to the brow bone and lightly on the inner crease.
Next I used MAC Indian Ink Eyeshadow in the crease and outer lid.
I used MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow on the inner lid and up into the inner crease.
For highlight I used MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline and waterline with black gel eyeliner and applied Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Lust on the lower lashline.

FINISH:
I used MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC45 with MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer in NC45 under my eyes. I set with MAC Loose Blot Powder in Dark. For blush I used MAC Blush Ombre in Vintage Grape.