Are you in love with the sheer application of a gloss, but looking for a bigger color payoff?  Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Gloss Stick is a wonderful solution for you!  Classified as a lipstick, and sold in lipstick form, Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss Stick is so amazingly moisturizing, you’ll be convinced you’re wearing lip balm!  But–very different from a moisturizing lip treatment-Pure Color Gloss Stick delivers shiny, rich color. 

Keep scrolling for some swatches, below!

Swatch above: Night Bloom.  This candy-pink is youthful and bright.

Swatch above: Mauve Mirage.  A dusky mauve/purple.

Swatches above:  Night Bloom (left) and Mauve Mirage (right) 

Retail price is $18.50 per gloss stick.

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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.

Since MAC Cosmetics announced Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga as the new faces of Viva Glam, I’ve been in love with the shade Viva Glam Cyndi.  Viva Glam Cyndi lipstick is still in my rotation, and works well in so many situations.  Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass did not disappoint.  That same bright-coral shade that I love, the shiny lipglass version adds a certain playfulness to the shade, where the lipstick was a touch more glam and sophisticated. 

Naturally, don’t forget that these products layer beautifully!

Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass retails for $14.50.  ALL PROCEEDS from the purchase of Viva Glam products go directly to the MAC Aids Fund!

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ABOUT THE M·A·C AIDS FUND

The M·A·C AIDS Fund, the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics, was established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. MAF is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS funding, providing financial support to organizations working with underserved regions and populations. As the largest corporate nonpharmaceutical giver in the arena, MAF is committed to addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS by supporting diverse organizations around the world that provide a wide range of services to people living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MAF has raised over $150 Million (U.S.) exclusively through the sale of M·A·C’s VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass, donating 100 percent of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.macaidsfund.org.

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.

I’ll admit, Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick didn’t really “speak” to me, but Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass is a bit more tame!  Still, I’d put this gloss solidly in the “20-something” category, as the shade is youthful and a touch daring.  Actually, I think the Viva Glam Gaga shade is a perfect fit for its namesake.  This vivid pink with cool blue undertones stands out much in the way the artist herself does!

Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass retails for $14.50.  ALL PROCEEDS from the purchase of Viva Glam products go directly to the MAC Aids Fund!

Click HERE to shop at MAC online.

Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.

Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.

ABOUT THE M·A·C AIDS FUND

The M·A·C AIDS Fund, the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics, was established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. MAF is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS funding, providing financial support to organizations working with underserved regions and populations. As the largest corporate nonpharmaceutical giver in the arena, MAF is committed to addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS by supporting diverse organizations around the world that provide a wide range of services to people living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MAF has raised over $150 Million (U.S.) exclusively through the sale of M·A·C’s VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass, donating 100 percent of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.macaidsfund.org.

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.

Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga are back for another Viva Glam duet!  The hits keep coming with these new (and gorgeous) product additions to the Viva Glam 2010 collection!  The latest launches by the duo?  Cyndi and Gaga Lipglass, and Cyndi and Gaga Viva Glam Bags!

Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass, shown in the photo at the top, is a mid-tone-dirty coral.  Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass, shown in the photo at the bottom, is a light blue pink.  Both are limited-edition shades with the stars’ signature adorning the lipglass tube.  The formula delivers super-opaque, rich, vivid color.  Viva Glam Lipglass will be available for only SIX MONTHS so grab them if you’re interested!  Want to see how they look on the lips?  Stay tuned for future posts with swatches! 

In the meanwhile, check out  the super-cute makeup bags below.

Each bag is a petite 8.5″ x 5″ x 1.5″.  Perfect for a few essentials, or even cute enough to use stand-alone as a wristlet!  One side is a signature, and the other side is a digitized image of lips.  I have to say, these new Viva Glam product additions are the chicest way to make a charitable contribution!

ALL PROCEEDS from the purchase of Viva Glam products go directly to the MAC Aids Fund!

Viva Glam Lipglass:  $14.50

Viva Glam Bags:  $28

Viva Glam Lipstick:  $14.50

ABOUT THE M·A·C AIDS FUND

The M·A·C AIDS Fund, the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics, was established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. MAF is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS funding, providing financial support to organizations working with underserved regions and populations. As the largest corporate nonpharmaceutical giver in the arena, MAF is committed to addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS by supporting diverse organizations around the world that provide a wide range of services to people living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MAF has raised over $150 Million (U.S.) exclusively through the sale of M·A·C’s VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass, donating 100 percent of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.macaidsfund.org.

Click HERE to shop at MAC online.

Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.

Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.

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.

Trend alert!  Fall 2010 is filled with products that look like lipstick, but are actually glosses!  The latest of these hybrid lip luxuries to cross my desk is the Hi-Shine Hydrating Glosstick, by Jemma Kidd Make Up School.

Inspired by Jemma’s childhood in Barbados (lucky Jemma!) the Hi-Shine Hydrating Glosstick is available in five bouquet-bright shades:  Bridgetown, Hibiscus, Sugar Cane, Holders and Paradise.  The formula is moisturizing beyond belief.  It’s so rich, and so emollient, it feels more like a sinfully luxe lip treatment than a lipstick!  Sun worshippers should also rejoice, as this product has an SPF 15!

Beyond the fabulocity of the product itself, the packaging is also beautiful and unique.  The angular cut of the lipstick (called “chisel bullet”) assists with precise and even application.  The matte black tube is adorned with a glossy black grapevine design that is so beautiful, I wish I owned a matching mirrored compact!  The lipstick tube locks into the lid.  Once pressed in, the tube is ejected from the lid for application.

Jemma Kidd Make Up School Hi-Shine Hydrating Glosstick SPF 15 in Holders, swatch above.

Retail price is $25.  Click HERE to shop for Jemma Kidd Make Up School products at SpaceNK.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.

You may recollect that in the Spring of 2010, MAC launched a HUGE collection of color cosmetics, arranged into four distinct color groups.  Yes, it was MAC Spring Color Forecast, and in the world of the makeup-addicted, it was a much heralded event!

Well, in an attempt to outdo themselves, MAC has introduced Fabulous Felines for Fall 2010!  Inspired by the slinky movement and fierce independence of the feline, the MAC Fabulous Felines collection is broken up into three color families perfect for Fall.

Palace Pedigreed:  Purples, blues, greys and silver are the focus of this cool-hued Fall makeup collection (photo of Palace Pedigreed below). 

Leopard Luxe:  Traditional browns and golds are always a must-have, and this makeup collection has them all (photo of Leopard Luxe below)!  

Burmese Beauty:  Rich browns and neutrals punctuated with red and olive are super-chic (photo of Burmese Beauty below).

Reviews and swatches from these Fall makeup collections will be posted soon… but if you’re already in love, shopping info is below!

Click HERE to shop at MAC online.

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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.

At this point, I’ve sampled many shades of Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss… and seriously love EACH ONE.  Makeup Mavens can tell Tom Pecheux’s team at Estee Lauder put careful consideration into which gloss colors were modern and classic enough to make the cut.

My latest favorite from the Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss collection is pictured above:  Star Pink.  Introduced as part of the Blue Dahlia Fall 2010 collection, Star Pink was part of the “Surreal Violet” makeup look.  This shade is a lighter-than-air sheer pink.  Terrific to wear on its own for a natural look, it’s also my “go to” gloss for layering over lipstick.

The non-sticky formula and sweet Estee Lauder signature fig scent are helping this gloss win the hearts of beauty addicts everywhere!

Retail price is $20.

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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.

The MAC Cosmetics Dare To Wear Collection is for a special kind of gal… the one who not only refuses to be ignored, but makes a complete scene in order to be the center of attention!

Dare To Wear–a limited-edition makeup collection for Fall 2010– contains super-bright shadows in rainbow colors, and daringly bold lipglass shades with metallic finishes.

I’m loving these in-your-face shades, though I must admit they wouldn’t really look appropriate for my day-to-day.  Still, I plan to keep Wind Me Up in my rotation, and I’m stashing Bold & Brash for the next date night!

Swatch above:  Wind Me Up, a molten coppery-bronze shade that would ROCK on a redhead (though this brunette loves it, too!)

Swatch above:  So Bad, a bright coral shade.

Swatch above:  Bold and Brash, a red shade with hints of pink, and a metallic finish.  Perfect for a hot night out!

Retail price is $18 per gloss.

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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.

I (sniff, sniff) am not preparing to go “back to school”.  But those who are should should be on the hunt for a lip treatment with SPF, like the latest from NARS. 

NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment has caused quite the stir in Hollywood!  But aside from its status as a beauty staple among the glitterati, there are some practical reasons for co-eds to select this product.  1)  It’s available in a variety of shades, from dark to pale.  2)  It imparts a natural look, perfect for day wear.  3)  It has an SPF 15, to help protect your pucker from the sun while you’re attending all of those Fall football games.  4)  The added Vitamin E helps to keep lips moist and healthy.

I had the opportunity to sample two shades of NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment:  Aurore and Greta.  Both are gorgeous neutral shades that are universally flattering.  In fact, I’m still not sure which I prefer… they’re both so gorgeous!

Swatch above:  Greta on Left, Aurore on Right

Swatch above:  Aurore.  A peachy/pink fleshtone shade.

Swatch above:  Greta.  A pale tan fleshtone shade.

Retail price is $25.

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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.

‘Tis the season for the beach read!  Just in time to entertain sun-bathers everywhere, Brenda Novak’s latest:  White Heat, will be launching today!  Personally, I’m really hoping to have the opportunity to curl up with this romantic suspense novel.  This book is the first of a three-part book series:  White Heat, Body Heat and Killer Heat.  Interesting fact:  Brenda’s career was launched when she discovered her daycare provider was drugging her children to induce sleep.  Horrific!  Since ditching the drug-pushing nanny and staying home, Brenda has written about FORTY novels.  She’s my idol!

So why is a beauty blogger writing about a novel?  It just so happens that Three Custom Color Specialists will be launching a gloss in honor of White Heat today!

This sizzling pink shade will retail for $21.50, and will be available for purchase on ThreeCustom.com starting TODAY to coincide with the release of Brenda Novak’s new novel. As a special gift with purchase, the first 50 online customers to purchase the gloss will receive a free autographed copy of “White Heat.”

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.