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!

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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Among the many Fall 2010 makeup collections I am dying to get my mitts on is the latest from Smashbox!  Allow me to introduce the Masquerade collection! Masquerade launches in August of 2010, and can be purchased at Sephora.com, Smashbox.com or Nordstrom.com.  I’m dying over the bold shades in the eye shadow palette, punctuated by pale shades of ivory, pink and white.  Based on my positive experience with Fusion Soft Lights, I’m guessing the Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette in Illusion will be a winner, as well.  What’s on your list?

EYE SHADOW PALETTE in MASQUERADE ($35)
(matte soft peach, shimmering black plum, matte taupe, metallic khaki, shimmering gold, bronze, metallic cabernet, shimmering navy, matte bone)
From subtle to ultra dramatic, the shades in this enticing palette disguise your eyes with a veil of magnetic color. Organized in complementary trios, the shades create coordinated looks for maximum intrigue.

BAKED FUSION SOFT LIGHTS PALETTE in ILLUSION ($32)
(champagne, soft gold, rosegold)
Create the illusion of a lit-from-within glow with this palette of shimmering shades, designed to illuminate cheeks, nose, forehead and décolleté. For the perfect cheek, pair with CREAMY CHEEK COLOR & BRUSH.

CREAMY CHEEK COLOR & BRUSH in INTRIGUE ($29)
(warm pink)
Formulated with antioxidant Vitamin E, this luxurious creamy cheek color will give cheeks a “just blushed” look—the perfect innocent disguise. Glide the creamy formula over the apples of cheeks, then blend with the brush for a flawless pop of color.

LIQUID LINER & LASH OVERLAY in TEAL & BRONZE ($19)
Cloak eyes in an air of mystery with this innovative two-in-one formula for lash line and lashes. Just line the eyes and then sweep the specially designed rod over a coat of mascara to “tip” the ends of lashes for a subtle yet intriguing look.

LIP ENHANCING GLOSS in REVEAL and DISGUISE ($19)
(golden nude, golden pink)
What’s behind that provocative pout? This ultra-moisturizing formula saturates lips with alluring color and shine. Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection and moisturization, while Sunflower seed oil nourishes lips.

O-GLOSS NOIR ($22) EXCLUSIVE TO SEPHORA
This disguise transforms before your very eyes—the sultry lip formula glides on black, then evolves into a custom bold berry hue tailored to your specific skin tone. Formulated with Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract and Goji Berry Extract to boost microcirculation as well as moisturizing Avocado Oil antioxidant Vitamin C and Pomegranate Seed Oil, O-Gloss Noir interacts with your personal skin chemistry to create a shade that’s unique to you.

Yesterday’s Jean Michelle makeup review likely whet your whistle for today’s news!  Thanks to the generosity of the team at Cosmetique.com, Raging Rouge is hosting a fabulous Summer 2010 Makeup Giveaway!

Up for grabs are the exact products I posted about yesterday.  The Jean-Michelle Quartette Lumineux Eyeshadow Quad in Golden Fantaisie (above), retail value $22.50.

The Jean-Michelle Lip Couleur Liquide Glosses (left is 02-Rose Jardin, right is 06-Bordeaux), retail value $15 each.

The total prize retail value is $52.50!

OFFICIAL RULES TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

There are THREE ways to win!

1)  Subscribe to the Rr newsletter!

As always, newsletter subscribers are automatically entered into the random drawing.  If you’d like to enter the giveaway in this manner, the form to subscribe can be found to the right, under the words “Subscribe Here”.  Simply input your email address and click “Submit” and you’re entered! (One entry per IP address).

2)  Comment on this post!

Click HERE to head over to the Cosmetique website.  Surf around their online store and answer this question in the comments area of this post:  If you could pick any one item from Cosmetique to add to this prize, what would it be?  (One entry per email address). 

3)  Post about this giveaway on your blog, and link to this post!  (email a permalink to ragingrouge [at] gmail [dot] com for one entry per blog).

Good luck!

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 24, 2010.

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.

MAC In The Groove will be hitting counters on July 8th, and hanging out until only August!

The collection contains nine NEW Mineralize Eye Shadows, six Cremesheen Lipsticks, six Cremesheen Glass, four Mineralize Skinfinish Powders, and five NEW Mineralize Blush Duos.

Lipstick (Cremesheen)
Call My Bluff Mid-tone creamy coffee
Jazzed Bright coral pink
Crème d’Nude Pale muted peach beige
I Like It Like That Deep blue pink
All Styled Up Bright yellow pink
Go For It Mid-tone blue purple
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

Cremesheen Glass
On the Scene Light coral beige
You’ve Got It Dirty silver grey
Going Casual Sheer lilac
Fashion Whim Light beige
Right Image Mid-tone blue pink
Chillin’ Light white blue
Suggested Retail Price $18.00 U.S./$21.50 CDN

Mineralize Eye Shadow (Trio)
Love to Love Satin beige/Pearly bronze/Satin brown
In the Groove Satin green/Pearly burgundy/Satin coral
Making It Easy Satin red brown/Pearly beige rose/Satin dark beige
Togetherness Satin Lavender/Pearly purple/Satin grey
Style Influencer Satin silver/Pearly deep blue/Satin mauve brown
Soften the Mood Satin light brown/Pearly rose/Satin light blue
Fresh & Easy Satin pink/Pearly burgundy/Satin grey
Calm, Cool & Collected Satin deep green/Pearly green/Satin beige
Blue My Mind Satin light blue/Pearly deep teal/Satin black
Suggested Retail Price $19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN

Powerpoint Eye Pencil
Stubborn Brown Deep rich brown
Permaplum Deeply plum with pink shimmer
Navy Stain Royal blue with shimmer
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Zoom Lash
Zoomblack Rich black
Suggested Retail Price $13.00 U.S./$15.50 CDN

Mineralize Blush (Duo)
Happy Together Satin caramel/Pearly beige
A Little Bit of Sunshine Satin light brown/Pearly beige
Hang Loose Satin bright pink/Pearly lavender
Band of Roses Satin blue pink/Pearly light plum
New Vibe Satin deep rose/Pearly bronze
Suggested Retail Price $23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN

Mineralize Skinfinish
By Candlelight Golden Pink
Stereo Rose Coral with golden bronze shimmering nuances
Comfort Golden bronze
Petticoat Pale rose with gold and amber veining
Suggested Retail Price $28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN

Brush
187 Duo Fibre Face A large, full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments.
Suggested Retail Price $42.00 U.S./$50.50 CDN

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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!

A collaboration with Stacey Bendet of alice + olivia fame, MAC’s latest limited-edition collection will hit counters on July 8th, and will be available until August of 2010. 

Filled with fun, vibrant colors with a city-girl edge, the collection features three new shades of Dazzleglass Creme, three pigments and three must-have nail lacquer shades.

DAZZLEGLASS CREME
Sparklicious: Creamy, softest pink with multidimensional pearl.
I.Want.Candy: Electric yellow with a sparkling edge.
If It’s Pink: Shimmering, hot to trot pink.
$18 U.S., $21.50 CDN

PIGMENT
If It Sparkles: Frosty white plus a touch of pink.
Partylicious: Groovy turquoise mixed with silver sparkle.
Later: Deepest black with a hint of purple pearl.
$19.50 U.S., $23.50 CDN

NAIL LACQUER
So Rich So Pretty: A party-ready purple with a hint of frost.
Morning.After: Creamy, get-noticed turquoise.
Military: Black matte with silver suede.
$12, U.S., $14.50 CDN

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The Bobbi Brown Denim & Rose collection has beauty bloggers in a buzz!  Scheduled to launch in July 2010, this Fall 2010 limited-edition makeup collection contains deep blues and dusty pinks.  Denim & Rose is quintessential 80s, ladies!  Check out the model, above! 

Limited Edition Denim & Rose Palette (above)
Perhaps the most coveted item from this limited-edition collection, the Denim & Rose Palette has eye, lip and cheek color packed neatly into a denim case with zipper closure.  Price: $60.00

Limited Edition Denim & Rose Mini Brush Set (above)
Housed in an adorable denim makeup bag, these travel-friendly brushes make an amazing gift!  Brushes included are: Mini Lip Brush with Cap (I live for Bobbi Brown’s lip brush!), Mini Blush Brush, Mini Eyeliner Brush, Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush.  Price: $55.00

Other products from the Bobbi Brown Denim & Rose collection:

NEW Limited Edition Highlighter Pen
Price: $32.00

Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Denim Ink
Price: $22.00

Limited Edition Sparkle Eye Shadow in Denim
Price: $24.00

Limited Edition Extreme Party Mascara in Denim
Price: $22.00

Limited Edition Shimmer Lip Gloss in Raspberry
Price: $20.00

Click HERE to shop Bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Part of the Too Faced Summer 2010 collection, I simply ADORE Lip Insurance!  Lip Insurance lip primer makes any gloss perform like a lipstick.  Color is richer, bleeding is controlled, fine lines are filled and wear is infinitely longer. 

What’s not to like?  It’s the product you never knew you needed, until that first eternally lasting gloss application!

Retail price is $19.

Click HERE to buy it from TooFaced.com

Click HERE to buy it from Beauty.com

Click HERE to buy it from Sephora.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.