Part of MAC Cosmetics Spring Colour 4 Forecast, Bronzilla Lipstick is my absolute favoritelipstick from the entire MAC Spring 2010 Colour Forecast collection. That’s saying a LOT. Did you know the collection contains 12 different lipstick shades? Egads!
This slightly darker than nude shade is laced with a sizzling metallic finish. Bronzilla goes with positively everything, is on-trend, and delivers rich lasting color!
Gold Dust Lipglass is a sheer gloss that leaves just a hint of shimmery gold on the lips. While you can certainly use it stand-alone (it would be a magnificent addition to your beach tote), I love to apply it over lipstick to add more depth and interest.
Retail price is $14 for Bronzilla Lipstick and $14 for Gold Dust Lipglass.
Bronzilla Lipstick Swatch
Bronzilla Lipstick with Gold Dust Lipglass Swatch
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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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As one final Viva Glam post… I wanted to share these swatches of Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick (left) vs. Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick (right). Not sure if your purchase of a Viva Glam lipstick will really help make a difference? Here are some interesting statistics from MAC Cosmetics… showing what the purchase of one solitary lipstick can help accomplish!
WHAT ONE VIVA GLAM CAN DO…
FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS
NORTH AMERICA
Pay for 8 individually tailored, nutritious home-cooked meals
Cover 1 personal nutrition counseling session with a registered dietician
Pay for 2 emergency boxes filled with non-perishable food
Fund the printing of 15 copies of “Tips to Eating Well with HIV/AIDS” booklets
Buy 18 personalized birthday cakes to be hand-delivered to a person living with HV/AIDS (PLWHA) on his/her birthday
Provide 7 nutritious meals
Buy 1 week’s supply of groceries (about 4 bags of food) for 2 clients
Provide 5 nutritionally balanced, home-delivered meals
Purchase 5 healthy snack packs of milk, juice, fruit, yogurt and bread
Provide 50% of the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables for 3 individuals for 1 week
Pay for a 15-minute follow-up visit with a trained nutrition counselor, including a BIA test
(a computer analysis that detects the presence of biochemical influences that affect AIDS)
Purchase 14 blood glucose monitoring strips
Provide fuel for MANNA trucks for 37 deliveries of nutritionally sound meals
Provide 10 medically appropriate meals
Buy 50 pounds of onions, 20 pounds of potatoes or 475 jelly packets
Provide the Sunday meal for 5 people at the Denison Residential Housing Program
Purchase 1 Transit Day Pass for a client in the Homeless Outreach Program to view potential accommodations
Provide 1 weekly meal for 2 clients in the Transitional Housing Program
Provide lunch for 4 at the Jarvis Residence communal dining
Pay for 1 Maxi-Pharmadose Medication Organizer to help a client manage their complex treatment regimen
Pay for 1 private therapeutic recreation session for 1 client
Purchase 1 food pantry bag for a family of 3 for 1 day
Pay for 1 Hospitality Kit containing personal hygiene and grooming essentials for a client entering a housing
program
INTERNATIONAL
Provide 1 nutritious meal for a support group for 2 days
Provide support and education for 5 pregnant women diagnosed with HIV/AIDS giving them the tools to prevent
transmission to their unborn child
Provide 2 children with 2 meals per day at Noah’s Ark for 1month
Buy 1 pair of school shoes for a child orphaned by AIDS
Purchase 1 school starter pack of stationery for a child orphaned by AIDS
Buy 1 vegetable seed starter pack for a community garden
Purchase health education posters for a child care resource centre
Provide 1 Party Pack for a child to celebrate Christmas, Easter or a birthday.
Retail price is $14.
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Generally, I respect a celebrity’s right to lead a normal life free of fan harrassment. I’ve run into my share of famous people while going about my business, and have almost always left them alone.
Except for the time I crossed paths with Cyndi Lauper while roaming the halls of NBC-10 Philadelphia. Understanding the fact that she was most certainly very busy that day, I simply had to stop her for an autograph. There she was, adorably petite, perfect-skinned and yellow haired. I HAD to have proof that I saw her in the flesh! All I had was a post-it note, and Cyndi complied by writing her well-known “love peace” autograph on my little scrap of paper. What a thrill it was for me!
So why did I stop Cyndi? Well, beyond being an amazingly talented singer and songwriter–Cyndi Lauper was a fashion icon for women who came of age in the mid-80s. If my parents hadn’t vehemently objected, I most certainly would have sported her flame-red hairstyle made famous in her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun video! Perhaps it is this deep-rooted love for Cyndi’s feminine but flaunt-it style that makes me gravitate to her Viva Glam Lipstick: Cyndi.
This deep shade is described as “light coral red” by MAC. To me, it’s appearance is more of a deep hot pink, with just a touch of coral. It’s the perfect bright-mouthed lipstick shade for Spring 2010… and don’t forget that 100% of the proceeds are donated to the MAC Aids Fund!
Retail price is $14.
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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.
Lady Gaga was apparently very pleased to put her name on this 80s inspired shade for MAC Viva Glam. This super-sheer light blue pink shade is easily layered to create a more intense, pale-mouthed look. This Viva Glam lipstick is an excellent pick for youthful makeup lovers, or just those young at heart!
Retail price is $14.
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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.
On February 11th, MAC Cosmetics and the MAC AIDS Fund introduced their two new spokesmen: Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper!. As part of the “From Our Lips” campaign, M∙A∙C will introduce Viva Glam Gaga and Viva Glam Cyndi lipsticks. Each lipstick will retail for at $14.00 with 100% of the selling cost donated to the M·A·C AIDS Fund.
Want a more in-depth look at these fabulous new Viva Glam lipstick shades? Head back tomorrow for a peek at Viva Glam Cyndi and Viva Glam Gaga swatches!
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.
I’ve reviewed many a CLEAN fragrance here on Raging Rouge… and I love them all. Among my top favorites is “Warm Cotton”. It smells exactly like a freshly washed load of laundry, right out of the dryer. It’s just–well–clean!
If you’ve always wanted to try the scent, I have good news! The first 50 readers to visit www.facebook.com/cleanperfume and enter the code “CLEANragingrouge” will receive a free sample of CLEAN Warm Cotton perfume! Note that this offer is only good until March 31, 2010 (or while supplies last), so be sure to head on over before it’s too late!
Once you’ve become a fan of CLEAN, you’ll also be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three CLEAN Grand prize gift sets or 10 runner-up prizes.
Prize details: Three lucky CLEAN fans can luxuriate in the refreshing soft scent reminiscent of a soft warm towel right out of the dryer with a CLEAN Warm Cotton gift set. The gift set includes a 2.14 FL. Oz of Warm Cotton Perfume, a .34 FL. Oz Warm Cotton Rollerball to keep in your purse, a Warm Cotton Bath & Shower Gel (6 Fl. Oz.), a Warm Cotton Body Lotion (6 Fl. Oz.), and a Warm Cotton Clothing & Linen Spray (6 Fl. Oz.). With notes of citrus, lilac, jasmine and hints of amber and musk, CLEAN Warm Cotton leaves the sweet smell of refreshing comfort on your skin long after the last droplet has evaporated. Runner-up winners will receive a 2.14 FL. Oz bottle of Warm Cotton Perfume.
In February 2009, Kenzo introduced three brand-new Japanese floral fragrances to their illustrious collection. Named the “Eaux De Fleurs” collection, Kenzo recruited three perfumers to each create a fragrance to launch the collection with three scents: Eaux de Fleurs Silk, Magnolia and Tea.
In February 2010, Kenzo has introduced Eau de Fleur de Plum, the latest member of the Eaux de Fleurs collection! This collection of scent is inspired by the blossoms of Japanese trees. Plum blossoms are a symbol of Spring, blooming immediately after the winter chill. Apparently, Japanese tradition claims this blossom has powers to fend off evil!
Refined, feminine and elegant… this new powdery almond floral scent conjures up images of a woman dressed for tennis, relaxing at a country club, with rolling green hills in the background. It’s classic elegance, captured in a bottle!
Each bottle is contained in an origami-inspired box, and is tinted in pale shades of the season. The curvy bottle is worthy of display! Promise me you won’t hide this perfume in a drawer!
Other scents include de soie silk (a fruity floral), de magnolia (a bright hesperidianfloral) and de tea (a floral with notes of green tea and musk).
A 1.7 oz. spray bottle of Eaux de Fleurs retails for $55. Check it out at Kenzousa.com.
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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
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Time to EASE into the weekend, makeup lovers! What better way for me to celebrate the end of a long week? I’m wrapping up my coverage of MAC Riveting with these swatches of their matte nail lacquer! MAC Riveting includes three shades of nail lacquer with a matte finish! In each image, the colors are as follows from left to right: Black Enough, Wham Bam Glam, and Studded.
If you’re a woman with an edgy side, matte nail lacquer is for you! This was my first time sampling nail enamel with a matte finish. I must say, after years of wearing high-gloss polish, the matte look is quite captivating! It’s all about the unexpected.
Retail price is $12 per bottle. Formula is free of DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde (yay MAC)!
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