More MAC In The Groove Swatches for you today, readers! Here are descriptions and swatches of three Mineralize Eye Shadow Trios, for your perusal!
MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Soften The Mood Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
Eons ago, I wrote a post entitled “The New Neutrals” (over three years ago!) where I explained how pastel blue shades work well with earthy shadow shades, without being too over-the-top. MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio in “Soften The Mood”–part of the recently-launched MAC In The Groove Collection–is a perfect example of this! The pale baby-blue shade actually appears an almost icy-white when applied, with just a tiny hint of blue.
MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Calm, Cool & Collected Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
Green-eyed girls, rejoice. This silvery-cool trio of greens from light to dark will really call attention to your eyes.
MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Making It Easy Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
The terracotta red neutrals in this trio work with any skin-tone. I like to think of this trio as “bronzer for the lids”. It’s perfect for the Summer season, and wins the title of “must-have” of all of the trios in this collection!
Retail price is $19.50 per eye shadow trio.
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Are you loving MAC Cosmetics Alice + Olivia collection? Me too! Well, I have good news for you… If you’re reading this post, you have a chance to win the entire selection of MAC Alice and Olivia Pigment!
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Entering to win this giveaway is SUPER EASY! Simply CLICK HERE to head over to MAC Cosmetics. Surf about and find the names of the Alice + Olivia pigments pictured above. Enter the pigment names in the “comments” section of this post (and don’t forget to enter your email address). One comment will be randomly selected from the bunch as the winner!
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Sorry for my international gals, but the giveaway is for US residents only. Winners must be over 18, and must explicitly agree to my disclaimer. Winner must respond to email notification within 48 hours of drawing or prize will be forfeit and a new winner will be selected. Raging Rouge reserves the right to substitute any prize listed with a prize equal or greater in value, if need be. Winner will be randomly selected at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Alice + Olivia pigments retail for $19.50 each.
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Both gloss shades provide buildable color and have a delicious ripe strawberry scent. The scent appeals to my inner child, and the luxe minimalisting packaging speaks to my adult self.
I absolutely adore shadow quads. When beauty brands pick the shades that compliment each other, it takes all of the guesswork out of makeup application! I was thrilled when I recently sampled the Jean-Michelle Quartette Lumineux Eyeshadow Quad in Golden Fantaisie (swatches below). This eyeshadow quad teams up a deep chocolate shade, a rusty warm bittersweet shade, an always-useful ivory and an edgy golden military green. They’re neutral, but with a special twist to make them stand out in a sea of browns.
Jean-Michelle shadow is so silky and blendable, it made application seem a cinch (even with the darker shades). The shadows in Golden Fantaisie are decidedly sophisticated, and the long-wearing formula makes it the perfect pick for any woman with a jam-packed calendar.
Retail price is $22.50 on Cosmetique.com.
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Yes, we’re only about a week into Summer… but in the world of beauty it’s all about Fall 2010! While Urban Decay’s Fall 2010 makeup collection won’t hit stores until August 1, the collection is already up for grabs at UrbanDecay.com!
Oh. My. GOD.
Literally, my jaw hit the floor when I spied the super-chic Naked Palette. Based on this product alone, I can tell I’m going to love Fall 2010!
Best-Selling Eyeshadows included:
Gunmetal- gunmetal gray w/silver glitter
Half Baked- subtle, lustrous bronze
Naked- matte buff nude
Sidecar- cocoa w/golden sparkle sheen
Sin- champagne shimmer
Smog- deep coppery bronze
Toasted- rich copper
Naked Palette Exclusives:
Buck- matte nutmeg
Creep- onyx w/gold sparkle
Darkhorse- bronze patina
Hustle- plum brown satin
Virgin- satin chamois
The palette also comes with a double-ended 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero and Whiskey (similar to Bourbon, but minus the sparkle).
Retail price is $44.
Click HERE to check out the entire Fall 2010 makeup collection at UrbanDecay.com!
Sure… I love sampling beauty product. But my absolute favorite thing to do is publish advice to save my readers money!
That’s why I’m so pleased to be giving a huge two-thumbs up to Rimmel London makeup! The recently released Spring 2010 collection contains sizzling brights that work for Spring and sail right through Summer. Best of all, and they retail for a SONG.
Glam-Eyes Eye Shadow is a great way to save some cashish! If you’re afraid to splurge on bright, trendy blue and luminous white eyeshadow, a budget option is a terrific way to get the look. Rimmel London’s Glam’Eyes Eye Shadow is only $3.49 per shadow, and the pigment-rich formula blends beautifully and lasts!
Swatches below: Posh Peacock (left) and Glam Ice (right).
Rimmel London products can be found at drugstores nationwide. To find a location near you, click HERE to visit RimmelLondon.com.
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Sand & Sun (photo at left) and Firecracker (photo at right) are two of the 5 eye shadow shades from MAC To The Beach, Summer 2010. Sand & Sun is a warm peach, and Firecracker is a warm orange/red. Together, they create a Summery sunset eye that anyone can enjoy. It’s so simple to create:
1) After applying primer, apply Sand & Sun to the entire eyelid, from lashline to browbone.
2) Using a crease brush, apply Firecracker to the crease.
Done!
Retail price is $14.50 per eye shadow. See image below for swatches.
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This barely-there shade is named so appropriately! Tissueweight is an eye-opening pale peach shade that will quickly become the most-used shadow in your makeup arsenal!
Tissueweight is the ideal shadow-choice for a fair-skinned woman who generally wouldn’t wear shadow, or for use as a highlight on those with darker skin.
Described by MAC as a “Frosted Pale Peach”, Tissueweight is part of the limited-edition Pret-A-Papier collection… So grab it while you can!
Retail price is $14.50 per shadow.
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More Surly Girly Swatch fun for you, readers!
Surly Girly Cosmetics has super-silky, high pigment shadows for a fraction of the price of department store counter-parts! At only $9 per shadow, it’s easier on the wallet to stock up on your favorites! As an added bonus, these shadows multitask! Surly Girly’s wet/dry formula doubles as eyeliner!
The swatches in the image above are (from left to right):
Dominatrix- A charcoal black with a slight glitter
Drag Queen- Eggplant purple with glitter
Gunmetal- Evergreen shade with a golden sheen
Indiscretion- Golden peach
Flirt- Pale bubblegum pink
Hint of Mischief- a go-to shade of matte taupe
Pillow Talk- Barely there pale grey-green
Angelic- Silvery daffodil yellow shade
Retail price, $9. Click HERE to visit Surly Girly Cosmetics.
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In the spirit of all things candy-coated, Benefit Cosmetics recently added this deliciously shimmery pink beige velvet eyeshadow shade to their collection (buns swatch, at left).
If you’re a sugarbomb addict (aren’t we all?), this eyeshadow shade is a perfect partner for your favorite cheek color! As always, Benefit’s eye shadows are a silky treat, apply smoothly and deliver build-able color for a subtle or more dramatic look.
Off label use: In a pinch, this shadow shade also makes a great blush!
Retail price is $18. Other new shades include Bo Peep (lily pink), fancy pansy (lavender), mermaid (golden turquoise), nice melons (papaya pearl) and shamrocker (iced mint). Don’t be afraid to play with some color this season, ladies!
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US Standard shipping is free with any purchase of $50 or more if you enter promo code PRETTY50 during checkout. International shipping is free with any $115 purchase when you use promo code WORLD115.
Don’t forget to click HERE to check out the Benefit Cosmetics SALE SECTION! You can save up to 75% off of regular retail.
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Now and then, a makeup collection comes along that you want to be seen holding as well as seen wearing. MAC Give Me Liberty Collection, launched in mid-March 2010, is the perfect example. A collaboration with Liberty of London, the limited-edition packaging is white… an almost astonishing departure from MAC’s signature black. The colors are fresh and vivid… such a great way to welcome in Spring!
Pictured above is my #1 must-have item from the Give Me Liberty collection. MAC Beauty Powder in Shell Pearl is described as a pale peach with gold pearl on the MAC website. This fresh-as-fruit shade of apricot is flattering to almost any complexion, and the color works for both Spring and Summer.
Retail price is $25.
An excellent choice for women with darker skin–or consumers in search of a dramatic evening look–Dirty Plum Powder Blush from the Give Me Liberty of London collection is a sheer dark plum.
Retail price $18.50.
My #2 must-have item from the Give Me Liberty of London collection… the ballet-slipper pink shade Give Me Liberty of London Eye Shadow (pictured at right). This understated matte pink simply makes eyes pop. There’s something about the color that made me appear more awake and energetic when applied! Also pictured above, Bough Grey: a grey shade with blue undertones (that also makes an excellent accent shade).
Retail price $12 per shadow.
So… what do these beauties look like when applied? Swatches from left to right: Shell Pearl Beauty Powder, Dirty Plum Powder Blush, Bough Grey Eye Shadow and Give Me Liberty of London Eye Shadow. You’ll be reading more about MAC Give Me Liberty of London collection in the coming days, so stay tuned!
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