Since I boldly proclaimed MAC Spring Colour Forecast 4 as my favorite of the bunch… I figured it made sense for me to begin my makeup reviews here! The top image is from MAC, of the entire collection. The photo below it is mine, of the products that I sampled. I’ll state it plainly… I love each and every one of these four products, and recommend them ALL highly!
The Eyeshadow x4 compact contains the following (starting from top left): Manila Paper (pale frosted white gold), Flip (bronze gold), Aztec Brick (frosted true copper) and Creole Beauty (frosted dark golden brown). My favorite way to apply these shadows is as follows: 1) Apply Manila Paper on lids, 2) Apply Flip from crease up to browbone, 3) Apply Aztec Brick in crease and 4) Use Creole Beauty as an accent (upper and lower lashline). This shadow quad has quickly become my “go-to” Spring makeup pick for its versatility (skip the darker shades for a more casual look, or use them for more drama). I also LOVE the magnetic closure on the palette!
The latest limited-edition introduction by MAC is a smash hit. The gradient design of Blush Ombre in Springshine makes the product so versatile! Swirl it to use as a bronzer, or just for a touch of tan on the cheeks. Or, use the darker section for contouring, and the paler section for highlighting! Either way, you end up with a sun-kissed look that is most welcome!
Retail price is $25 for Springshine Blush Ombre, and $36 for Eye Shadow x4 Colour 4.
Head back tomorrow for my full review of Bronzilla Lipstick and Gold Dust Lipglass!
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The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Four color stories, and four distinct moods captured in the form of cosmetics! Known for their breadth of product selection and depth of color options, the MAC Spring Colour Forecast is a dizzyingly immense collection even by MAC standards… and–while well loved–was quite a homework assignment for me! In the coming days, I’ll be posting reviews and swatches of products from each of the four makeup groups.
Spring Colour Forecast by MAC Cosmetics contains four different sub-collections: Coral, Pink/Lavender, Yellow/Gold and Plum/Burgundy… The collection also includes two new limited-life introductions: Crush Metal Pigment and Blush Ombre.
What do I love most about this collection? Sampling different colors from each of the groups, I learned something interesting about my personal makeup preferences. While I assumed after a quick glance that Spring Colour Forecast 2 would obviously be my favorite, sampling the products has me wholeheartedly endorsing Spring Colour Forecast 4 as the “must-have” pick for Spring. Filled with shimmery nudes, subtle bronzes and sheer golds… it’s easy to make these shades work for just about any style or complexion.
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Not soon after I published my review of H2Pro’s 1 inch flat iron… this little tidbit of info crossed my desk!
For those of you looking for a flat iron that heats up fast and takes frizz to task… H2Pro has launched their Presto Flat Iron in a 1 1/4 inch version!
Have long, thick hair that needs straightening? Then you’re in need of a flat iron with larger plates… otherwise the process will take FOREVER!
Suggested Retail Price: $180
Additional Size: 1 Inch
Visit www.h2probeautylife.com for more info!
Beauty News, hot off the presses! MAC has launched a collection that includes all of the beauty products that have hit “legendary” status in the world of makeup. Allow me to introduce MAC Tabloid Beauty!
Below are the items included in the Tabloid Beauty collection. All of these beauty products are available in the permanent collection, but are temporarily available in special “tabloidesque” packaging. Each box declares loudly and proudly the amazing results you can expect when you use these products!
PRO LONGWEAR LUSTRE LIPCOLOUR
Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full 8 hour day!
PRO LONGWEAR LIPCOLOUR
Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full 8 hour day!
PLUSH LASH MASCARA
112% increase in fullness, 125% increase in curl!
PENULTIMATE EYE LINER
Extremely long-wearing – 12 hours!
PREP + PRIME LINE FILLER
Improves firmness, visible lifting, visibly diminishes lines in eight weeks!
PREP + PRIME SKIN REFINED ZONE
Immediately reduces the appearance of visible pores over time, reduces clogged pores by 25%, shrinking the appearance of pore size by almost two-thirds! 26% improvement in smoothness and skintone, 24% reduction in sebum, 32% reduction in the appearance of pore size!
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With colors specifically selected to embrace your inner-rocker, MAC Cosmetics launched the “Riveting Beauty” limited-edition collection of color cosmetics on February 18th. Containing lipstick, lipglass, powder blush, and more… the stand-out products in this collection are the super-edgy matte nail lacquers. Swatches and full reviews will be posted soon… but if you like what you see, you should shop ASAP… before these shades sell out!
LIPSTICK
Metal Maven Pale frosted silver (Frost)
Bubbles Sheer pale white pink ice (Glaze)
Riveting Mid-tone dirty mauve taupe (Glaze)
Show Orchid Vivid hot pink (Amp lified)
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
LIPGLASS
Rock Out Light icy silver with pearl
True Babe Creamy mid-tone bright blue-pink
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
PENULTIMATE EYELINER
Rapidblack True black
Suggest ed Retail Pric e $16.50 U.S./$20.00 CDN
POWDER BLUSH
Full Fuchsia Very bright iridescent fuchsia
Dirty Plum Deep plum
Suggested Retail Price $18.50 U.S./$22.00 CDN
NAIL LACQUER
Studded Matte true silver with pearl (Matte)
Wham, Bam, Glam Matte cool, dark taupe (Matte)
Black Enough? Matte black (Matte)
Suggested Retail Price $12.00 U.S./$14.50 CDN
188 SMALL DUO FIBRE FACE
For expert application of cheek contour. This brush is a large angled contour – the fibres form a buffed edge and are soft and firmly bundled.
Suggest ed Retail Price $34.00 U.S./$41.00 CDN
LASH
48 Longer wispy bundles with an even edge create a flirty fringe that verges on the dramatic.
Suggested Retail Price $13.00 U.S./$15.50 CDN
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The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
This Spring, Marc Jacobs will introduce a limited-edition Daisy bottle! Housed in the revamped bottle (adorned with adorable blue daisies) is the original Marc Jacobs Daisy scent.
Top Notes: Wild Strawberry, Violent and Ruby Red Grapefruit
Heart Notes:Gardenia, Violet Petals and Jasmine Petals
Base Notes: Musk, Vanilla and White Woods
whimscial unexpected surprise
Marc Jacobs Daisy is $57 and available at Fine Department Stores national. Make sure to visit www.daisymarcjacobs.com for more info!
Of the myriad Spring 2010 color collections recently launched, the makeup recently introduced by tarte cosmetics ranks high on the list of makeup I’m dying to get my mitts on! A collaboration between celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow and tarte, the “Flower Child” collection contains shades that accentuate natural beauty.
My most coveted item? The adorable, marker-esque gel lip stains pictured above (retail price $24). Apparently, these stains are mint-infused, and deliver all day color. Impressive! I’m also equally enthralled with the color range. From a deep berry to an orangey peach, these six shades have all of the beauty bases covered.
With four earthy hues and six shades that POP, the Flower Child Eyeshadow Palette includes a double-ended eyeliner in matte brown and shimmering jade. Of course… let’s not forget the flowery design! This palette doubles as a chic Spring accessory!
Retail price is $44.
Naturally, any makeup collection by tarte would be incomplete without a new shade of their iconic natural cheek stain.
The shade “Flower Child” was inspired by the natural glow of the flower children of the Haight-Ashbury era, and boasts a deep golden rose shade.
Retail price is $30.
Click HERE to check out the line at tartecosmetics.com.
Oh, how I wish I could claim to have coined the term, “Rougeoir”! In fact… wouldn’t that make a great blog name? But no… Charlotte Tilbury used it to describe the makeup on the runways at LAMB!
“The feeling was 1930’s prostitute – trampy, smoky eye, deep ‘rougeoir’ lips and beautiful pale skin.”
– Charlotte Tilbury
Want the look? Here’s your “how-to”!
EYES:
Eye Kohl in Sm older and Fluidline in Blacktrack- blended and smudged around and into the eyelid for a feline-shaped eye
Lip Treatment – dabbed on eyelid over eye kohl for a wet look effect
FACE:
Face and Body Foundation – Applied all over face to give pale, doll-like skin
LIPS:
Lipmix in Crimson (PRO only) and Burgundy – Blended together and applied to the lip
Lip Pencil in Burgundy – app lied around the lip to give an over-drawn shape to the mouth
The products listed above can be purchased at MacCosmetics.com.
Someday, readers… I will be reporting to you directly from the tents of New York’s Fashion Week! But until that is possible… here are some makeup looks from MAC to whet your whistle!
This red-lipped, bronze-cheeked look is right off the runways of Vena Cava. As quoted by Lloyd Simmonds, “The designers wanted the girls to look like they spent a day skiing and horseback riding – fresh, flushed but tanned.”
Want to recreate the look? Here are the magic ingredients:
Eyes:
M·A·C Pro Powder Blush in Taupe – Softly brushed along the crease of the eyelid
Style Predator Eye Shadow – Brushed over the whole eyelid
M·A·C Pro Shine Wax – Applied over the eye shadow on the eyelid
M·A·C Pro Lash in Black – Applied only to the upper eyelashes
FACE:
Select Cover-Up Concealer – Applied to the skin as foundation
M·A·C Pro Cream Colour Base in Bronze and Mid-tone Sepia– Brushed across forehead and cheekbones for a slightly windblown effect
M·A·C Pro Shine Wax – Applied over the Cream Colour Base across the bridge of the nose to give a dewy finish
Lip:
Lipmix in Red – Applied to the natural shape of the lip, to give a sophisticated, matte mouth
For any of the products listed above, visit MACCosmetics.com!
Helpful beauty news from the world of CoverGirl cosmetics! For those of you seeking to reduce your makeup expenditures, CoverGirl has recently launched this cool new online tool!
Simply select your favorite high-end makeup product from the menu, and CoverGirl will suggest an inexpensive replacement. Brilliant!
Click HERE to check out the tool. Have fun shopping!
