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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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.
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.
Makeup Swatch: Metal Maven swatch (left) and Riveting swatch (right)
The lipsticks favored by women of the 80s ran the gamut of color: white, pink, red… almost anything was game! But those who were teens at the time will recall that pale, shimmery colors like Metal Maven (above left) and Riveting (above right) were favored by the young.
Want to recapture your glory days? You can do it in the form of lipstick with these two shades from MAC’s Riveting collection!
Retail price is $14 per lipstick.
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Grab it while you can, beauties… because MAC’s limited-edition “Riveting” collection is scheduled to be pulled from shelves in mid-March!
The inspiration for this succinct collection of MAC makeup? Edgy, rock-n-roll beauties from the 80s. Did MAC manage to capture that glamour in this collection? I’ll let you be the judge. Below (borrowed with thanks from Amazon.com) is an image of Berlin’s “Pleasure Victim” album cover, circa 1983. Tell me that the makeup on lead-singer Terri Nunn doesn’t look like it was created with some of the makeup I photographed, above?
Bright, almost-neon lips, cheeks with an other-worldly flush, and makeup that looks anything but natural were the style. Oh, how I’ve missed it and love seeing it again! Stay tuned. The next few posts will focus on the collection in more depth.
Already seen enough? Click one of the links below to snag product from MAC Riveting collection!
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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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Recently launched by Avon, Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick is formulated with “breakthrough color magnifiers” to ensure vivid color. The formula actually blends iridescent pearls to provide multi-dimentional shine and color.
Why do I keep reaching for this lipstick? It feels amazingly moisturizing on my lips, so I can skip my usual lip balm. It also has an SPF 15! Of course, the jewelry-lover in me keeps admiring the faceted-gem shape of the lipstick. It’s eye-catching before its even applied!
Available in 10 shades: Brilliant Berry, Charged Berry, Divine Wine, Fuchsia Fun, Kicked Up Coral, Magnified Mauve, Mocha Madness, Never So Nude, Pink Pop (swatch photo below) and Powerful Plum.
Click HERE to buy it at Avon.com. Any budget-conscious makeup lover will have to try this one out. At the time I’m writing this, the regular retail price of $8 has been reduced to an introductory price of $4.99! I’m dying for more shades…
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Giving the gift of color is can be tough, and I don’t know too many men who surprise the women in their life with a lipstick. In an environment where budgets are pinched, the gift of makeup will be more welcome than ever by the women in your life… particularly this luxe line by Estee Lauder.
For Valentine’s Day 2010, Estee Lauder has introduced the most delicious collection of rosy pinks and cherry reds… and this amazingly giftable selection just may convince men that lip-color can be romantic! After all, each tube of product proclaims a message of love!
Cherry Kiss Kissable Lip Gloss (swatch at left): I love this shimmery gloss for it’s seasonless glamour. The deep magenta shade is equally chic in the blustery winter, or for cruise. If you live in Minneapolis, but have a tropical destination in your future, this limited-edition gloss is an excellent choice! Kissable Lip Gloss is available in four colors: Cherry Kiss, Pink Kiss, Coral Kiss and Sweet Kiss.
Coral Kiss Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick (swatch at left): This super pale shade of pink is blended with a golden-hued pale coral. Coral Kiss is a beautiful shade selection to usher in Spring. The lipstick itself is engraved with the word “LOVE” on each side, so every time she twists it to apply… she’ll be reminded of your feelings for her! Hydra Lustre Lipstick LOVE is available in 12 limited-edition colors: Coral Kiss, Chelsea Rose, Rich Berry, Radiant Wine, Lustrous Pink, Portofino Coral, Cherry Kiss, Lush Rose, Radiant Rose, Pink Kiss, Spanish Red and Perfect Pink.
What great alternatives to the standard box of chocolate.. and SO much more useful!
Retail price is $19.50 per signature lipstick and $18 per kissable lip gloss.
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