Are you loving the MAC Dare To Wear collection, for Fall 2010?  Me too!  The three eye shadows pictured above are bold, bright, and yours to WIN!

OFFICIAL RULES TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

Entering to win this giveaway is SUPER EASY!  Simply CLICK HERE to head over to MAC Cosmetics.  Surf about and look at the shadow swatched online to figure out the names of the Dare To Wear Eye Shadow shades pictured above.  Enter the names in the “comments” section of this post (and don’t forget to enter your email address).  One correct comment will be randomly selected from the bunch as the winner!  Which three are they?  Think you can tell?

Don’t be alarmed if your comment isn’t immediately published!  I moderate comments on this beauty blog, to prevent spam.  I promise your comment will be published in time!

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 noon on September 18, 2010.

Retail value is $14.50 each.

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Among the many gorgeous beauty treasures in the Estee Lauder “Blue Dahlia” collection for Fall 2010 is this pretty palette:  Surreal Violet.  For those of you who demand to be “on trend” at all times, this Five Color Eyeshadow Palette is a must.  The hottest eye makeup look for Fall 2010 is all about hues of purple, and this palette contains the very shades you need!

Swatches from left to right:  center shade- deep eggplant, top left shade- medium lavender, top right shade- dark gray with purple undertones, bottom right shade- frosty deep violet, bottom left shade- icy white with purple undertones.

If you’re a fan of pigment-rich color, you’ll love these shadows.  I didn’t even use a shadow primer for this photo, and look at how vibrant the colors are!  I’m beginning to understand the name “surreal”… 

Retail price is $42.

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The author of Raging Rouge 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.

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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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.

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!

OFFICIAL RULES TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

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!

Don’t be alarmed if your comment isn’t immediately published!  I moderate comments on this beauty blog, to prevent spam.  I promise your comment will be published in time!

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.

The author of Raging Rouge 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.

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.

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.

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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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 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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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.

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.

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.