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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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Trend alert, readers! Make Up For Ever has informed me that orange makeup is hotter than hot! I had the opportunity to test drive a couple of orange makeup shades by Make Up For Ever… and here’s the skinny. They’re much more wearable than you think! Check it!
Above is an image of me wearing Make Up For Ever Glossy Full Couleur in #2. This bright shade of tangerine can be layered. One swipe=sheer. Two swipes=severe! Love this juicy-lipped look, and it’s universally flattering.
Ok… Lipstick #201 by Make Up For Ever is definitely for a special kind of gal. This shade is super-opaque and vibrant to the extreme. I assure you… you WILL GET NOTICED! If coral lips are too “tame” for you, you’ll love this lipstick.
Below is content provided directly from Make Up For Ever, for the readers of Raging Rouge!
This spring’s hottest new hues come straight from the runways. Shades of juicy ORANGE were embraced by make up artists on models’ eyes, cheeks and lips during spring 2010 fashion week’s biggest shows.
MAKE UP FOR EVER offers a bold yet wearable palette of orange make up must-haves to keep your look in line with the rising temps.
Celebrated make up artist Pat McGrath embraced a bold orange lip at Prada. McGrath perfected the models’ pouts with Lipstick #201 for long-lasting creamy, glossy color and topped it off with
Glossy Full Couleur #2 for an eye-catching neon look.
Models at Balenciaga flaunted vibrant orange eyes that can be recreated with highly pigmented Eye Shadow #18. Swiped on inner corners of the eye or on the entire lid, this shade can add an unexpected pop of color to everyday make up.
Layer Star Powder #952 over any shade of neutral toned eye shadow to add a hint of orange shimmer to the eyes.
For color that won’t quit, choose a waterproof pencil like Aqua Lip #17C to set your lipstick or gloss.
Eye Shadow / $19.00 ~ Star Powder / $19.00
Aqua Lip / $17.00 ~ Lipstick / $19.00 ~ Glossy Full Couleur / $19.00
All products available at Sephora.com
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This Spring, glominerals has launched FIVE new products to celebrate the season. Their goal? To ensure the new shades are universally flattering, yet on-trend. Not an easy task!
Glominerals nailed it, with the gloMetallic Smoky Eye Kit, pictured above. One of their latest makeup inductees, four shimmery earthy shades raging from pale to dark combine to create looks perfect for day or evening. To ensure the kit is also easily useable, it comes complete with do-it-yourself instructions on how to apply the base, lid, crease and liner shades to your lids to create a beautiful neutral smoky eye!
As always, I love the texture of glominerals eyeshadow. Glominerals shadow applies smoothly, and the color is rich and vibrant. Those interested in targetting those fine lines in the eye area will be happy to read the formula includes glominerals blend of vitamins A, C, E and green tea to help keep your skin young and glowing!
Seems like every Spring, gloMinerals introduces yet another “must-have” shadow palette. For the record, I still use my gloEye Maven Kit from Spring 2009 ALL THE TIME!
Retail price is $32. To buy this product, (and to read the step-by-step application instructions online, CLICK HERE to head over to gloskincare.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.
More, more, more Urban Decay eye shadow, please! Consumers are so crazed with Urban Decay eye shadow (proven by how quickly “Book of Shadows” palettes fly off of shelves), the brand recently launched an entire new line to keep up with demand!
How is it different? These colors are all super-shimmery, as if the brilliant power of the stars themselves was captured to formulate them.
Appropriately named “Stardust”, this collection of eye shadow is extremely pigment-rich. I was impressed with how opaque the shadow was, even without a primer underneath! Check out the swatch below! On the left, each shadow was applied with no primer. On the right, Stardust shadow was applied over Urban Decay’s Primer Potion in “Sin”. You’ll note that the primer intensifies the color, but the color was really ALREADY INTENSE! Impressive.
While I’m throwing around star metaphors, I need to note the packaging is equally brilliant. Just squeeze the sides of the pan, and the lid pops right open! No more wedging a nail under the lid, and chipping your manicure to open your eyeshadow!
Top shade: Void. Bottom shade: Atmosphere.
Retail price is $20.
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The 80s are back, baby… and this glossy white eye shadow palette proves it!
Part of the smashbox Heartbreaker collection, the “Hot Date” eyeshadow palette contains 6 shadows: three must-have neutral shades, two in-your-face shades of aqua and one dusky-matte gray.
I’m enthralled by the green-blue shadow shades. One is a deep, dark, sparkling shade of marine. The other is a super-pale seafoam. What a total throwback to the 80s!
This pocket-sized palette wins extra popularity points for its portability, and included mirror. It measures at a petite 3.5″ wide, 2″ high and slightly under 1/2″ deep. It’s barely detected in the pocket of your favorite denim, and yet the mirror is just the right size for on-the go application.
This palette will definitely accompany me on my next vacation.
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Click HERE to buy Smashbox Heartbreaker Eye Shadow Palette, Hot Date from Beauty.com
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I’ll admit, I am a total makeup snob. “Value” brands utilizing cheap ingredients are no value at all in my eyes.
The ingredients in Avon’s smooth minerals eyeshadow plants them in the “luxe” camp. Formulated with 100% naturally derived pignments, these shadows feel as smooth as silk when applied (a big selling point for me), and the colors are rich, intense and so blendable.
Each shadow is allergy and dermatologist tested. Avon gives smooth minerals eyeshadow a stamp of approval for those with sensitive skin.
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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.
What eye makeup would Lois Lane use for a hot date with Superman at his icy Fortress of Solitude? Most certainly Avon’s True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Textured Teal!
Textured Teal is a fairly new addition to the Avon color collection, introduced in Fall 2009 as part of “Tribal Teals”. Though Fall slowly morphed into Winter, this quad is still extremely relevant. Packed with cool, snowy blues an icy gray and ashen taupe, the palette of colors resembles a snow-scape on a clear day.
The price tag of this palette is as compelling as the colors! The true color eyeshadow quad is a mere $8!
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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.
I’ve been having such fun dabbling in the latest MAC collections, I’m dedicating a week to sharing swatches with you, my dear makeup enthusiasts! Be sure to head here each morning AND afternoon this week, for your MAC makeup swatch-fix!
To kick it all off, here are four recently-launched shadows.
From left to right:
- Mulled Cider (a warm toasty shade of nutmeg, part of the Warm & Cozy collection)
- Showstopper (a dark roasted coffee shade, part of the All Ages, All Races, All Sexes collection)
- Love Lace (a cool, steely shade of blue, part of the Love Lace collection)
- Banshee (a shimmery shade of dusty pink, part of the All Ages, All Races, All Sexes collection)
Retail price is $14.50 per shadow.
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Each Spring in recent history has been defined by one makeup color. Spring 2009 was a sizzling shade of coral. Spring 2008 was all about pink. Spring 2010 is the year of blue.
