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MAC Tres Cheek Collection

The MAC Tres Cheek collection (super cute name by the way!) is a simple launch. It’s just 6 limited edition (duh) blushes. Nothing more. And I LIKE that. No gimmicks or bullshit, just some PRETTY BLUSHES! :)
The collection launches next week officially, but it’s already up for MAC Pro members to purchase, so if you’re fortunate enough to live near a pro store you might want to call and see if they have it in.
The colors are (starting at top left)…
Pink Tea – Pink-beige.
Immortal Flower – Bright peach.
Full of Joy – Lavender.
Lovecloud – Bright mid-tone pink.
Modern Mandarin – Red orange.
Peony Petal – Bright blue pink.
All of these are satins except Full of Joy, which is a frost. I’ve been told Lovecloud actually leans a little peachy. Darker skintones will probably want to avoid Pink Tea and Full of Joy as they will possibly read as a bit ashy on darker skin. Please, please, please check  out Modern Mandarin if you have dark skin. Orange blush can look amazing on anyone but it’s especially stunning on darker complexions. They will be online and at MAC stores/counters, and retail for $20 each.
Yes, I already placed an order… O:) I snatched up Modern Mandarin, Immortal Flower, and Full of Joy. I was tempted to grab Lovecloud and Pink Tea, but I was trying to be good because there’s so many great things coming out from MAC in the near future. I thought the three I picked would be the most unique to my stash. Peony Petal doesn’t speak to me because I prefer softer pinks since I’m so pale, and also being so so so cool-toned I actually like to wear more neutral blushes or even warm pinks. Whatevs. Personal preference.
I’m pretty sure these blushes are all going to fly off the shelves. Will you be purchasing anything from the Tres Cheek collection?
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Urban Decay Mystery Token

I and a bunch of fellow beauty bloggers and vloggers received these mysterious tokens in the mail today from Urban Decay. To me they look like eye shadow compacts (what you can’t see is they flip open just like a MAC pot, but these don’t have a bottom.
If you’ve been on Twitter, you’ve probably seen the hashtag #UD68 floating around. On the inside of the box my token came in was this cryptic message:
“We’re about to blow your mind. Tweet us a photo of your token for more deets. #UD68”
Alright, I’ll bite. I tweeted my photo (the same one as above). I’m pretty sure it has to do with eye shadows, given this little token compact. But what does the 68 mean? 68 new eye shadows? That seems like uh, a lot. What’s going on?
What do you think the mystery is?
I’ll update when all is revealed!
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Coming Soon: The Makeup Show LA

It’s only a little over a month away, so I don’t think it’s too soon to tell you all how excited I am to go to The Makeup Show LA this year! TMSLA is the largest pro-only show of its kind in LA, and features exhibitors and education from some of the top pros of the industry. 
It’s a great opportunity to have all these great pro-driven brands under one roof! I’m definitely going to be hitting up Make Up For Ever, Inglot, & Crown Brush, stocking up at Embryolisse, and checking out any brands that I’m not familiar with. 
One of those that I’m not familiar with, but definitely curious about is Biobliss. They claim to have an anti-wrinkle treatment that is toxin-free and produces results in under an hour. I don’t have a huge concern with wrinkles, but a claim like that got my attention! And there’s also Michael Marcus cosmetics, a line I haven’t had the pleasure of playing with before either. Sometimes there are brands I’ve only seen online that I finally get to experience in person, like the makeup bags from Kim Greene, or the mink eyelashes by Velour. I’ve seen them on Youtube, but never in person! I’ll also be looking in at LashX, a brand that does mink lash extensions and has an interesting cleanser to go along with them (removes makeup without damaging the bonds of the extensions). By the way, both LashX and Velour lashes are cruelty free. LashX’s are synthetic mink, and Velour’s lashes are made from mink from live animals (the hairs are brushed and then sterilized). By the way, how cool would it be to have your job be just to hang out and brush little minks all day? They’re actually really cute. They look kinda like ferrets. 
Mink! Awww.
It might sound silly but I’m really excited that Kiss is going to be there as well. I’ve seen SO many blog posts and youtube videos featuring their nail decals and I can never find them in my drugstores. So for completely selfish reasons I’m excited they’ll be there. Perhaps I can stock up on goodies, and find out first-hand what stores in OC should have the adorable holiday creations Kiss releases every year. Also, T3 Micro will have a booth there and I hope (fingers crossed!) they’re doing demos with their products. I love my T3 hair dryer, but I’m always looking for tips on how to use it. What better place to learn than from T3 themselves?
If you are reading this and thinking “omg! I wanna go!”, well you can. However, this is a pro-only event so you will have to have credentials (students can also attend). For more info about what qualifies, how much tickets are, etc. check this page. Local 706 Union members get in free w/ union card.
Hope to see you at the show! Let me know if you’re going too.
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Madonna Launches First Fragrance

Partnering with Coty, Madonna will be launching her first fragrance! With so many celeb fragrances out there, I kind of wonder what took her so long. The fragrance, called Truth or Dare by Madonna, will launch in April 2012 at Macy’s, and then everywhere else in May. Truth or Dare is described as floral, balanced with woods and vanilla. It was aimed that the fragrance represent the duality of the name by balancing dark and light, or something. I just want to know if it smells good, and comes in a pretty bottle. Well, I can answer one of those questions for you now:

Not bad. Not the most beautiful bottle I’ve ever seen, but at least it doesn’t look like an 80’s alcoholic beverage (ahem– Rihanna). I think it represents the name of the fragrance well. Apparently this is only the first we’ll see of the new Truth or Dare lifestyle brand. When you know what a “lifestyle brand” is, let me know.
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MAC Styledriven Collection Info

MAC Styledriven Collection
Launches September 22nd (North America) / September (International)
Permanent Collection

Pro Longwear Lipcreme – $17 USD / $20 CDN

Soft Sell – Light yellow-pink (cream)
Dress It Up – Light blue-pink (c)
So Very Good – Mid-tone plum with pearl (frost)
Till Tomorrow – Mid-tone dirty mauve (c)
To The Future! – Dirty neutral pink with pearl (f)
Good To Go – Loudmouth orange (c)
Love Forever! – Bright blue pink (c)
Positively Dashing – Mid-tone berry blue-red (c)
Extended Play – Dirty red, yellow undertone (c)
Endless Drama – Deep berry blue-red (f)
Soulfully Rich – Deep dirty purple with red pearl (c)
Pro Longwear Lipglass – $18.50 USD / $22.00 CDN

Patience, Please – Light pink-blue
Ready or Not! – Neutral light coral with slight pearl
Infinitely Likable – Light pink
Show Me! – Mid-tone neutral plum
Whoops! – Bright coral
Full Speed Ahead – Bright pink-magenta
Driven by Love – Red-blue with slight pearl
Lasting Achievement – Midtone purple with slight pearl
Dark as Night – Deep dirty purple with slight pearl
Pro Longwear Lip Pencil – $18.00 USD / $21.50 CDN

Etcetera – creamy beige
Nice ‘n’ Spicy – pink cinnamon stick
Staunchly Stylish – pinky beige
Morning Coffee – dirty rose
Absolutely It – soft burgundy
In Anticipation – soft yellow pink
What a Blast! – bright orange
Kiss Me Quick – yellow red
More to Love – intense bluish pink
Bittersweet – intense brown
Pro Longwear Eye Shadow – $20.00 USD / $24.00 CDN

Carefree – pale white gold (frost)
Pink Frontier – soft golden pink (f)
One to Watch – light warm brown (satin)
Sweet Satisfaction – soft neutral beige (f)
Lie Low – dark frosted golden brown (f)
Weathered – dirty blue grey (f)
Keep Your Cool – dark grey brown (s)
Styledriven – pale white blue (f)
Sunny Outlook – bright golden yellow (s)
Tease With Ease – bright fuchsia (f)
Fresh Flare – bright kelly green (f)
Plush – vivid purple (s)
Hot Paprika – mid-tone burnt red (f)
Thru the Night – deep navy (s)
Make Your Mark – dark chocolate (s)
Legendary Black – warm almost black (s)
This collection also promotes the 239 shader brush, regularly available in the permanent collection. 

Um, so. Can we TALK about how exciting this is? An ENTIRELY permanent collection of NEW products in fabulous-sounding shades. YES! I’m excited for these!!! Are you? 
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MAC Art of Powder Collection Info

MAC Art of Powder
Launches Sept 29th (North America) and October (International)
Note, International launch is at select locations only. 
Limited Edition

Highlighter: In The Abstract – $38.00 USD / $46.00 CDN
Soft pink base with yellow gold lines and lavender and midtone pink dots.
Eyeshadow: Street Art Eye Shadow – $38.00 USD / $46.00 CDN
Graffiti design with light brown, white, light cool blue, warm orange, pastel pink, and pastel blue.
Bronzer: Optical Bronzer – $38.00 USD / $46.00 CDN
Bronze with gold pearl and neon pink with gold pearl.
While this collection is certainly pretty to look at, I can’t see myself shelling out $38 a pop for a powder that is too pretty to want to use it. ;) The colors of the highlighter and bronzer do appeal to me though. I’m not wild about the eye shadow palette, but that’s just because the colors aren’t really for me. What do you think of the collection? Will you be adding any of these to your stash?
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MAC Matchmaster Foundation Info

Far be it from MAC to ever do fall launches in moderation, September also sees the introduction of MAC’s newest foundation – Matchmaster SPF 15. This seems truly unlike anything else in the MAC foundation family, and it’s clear that they agree. They even broke away from their traditional foundation nomenclature of NW or NC and a number (or sometimes just N, or sometimes just C!) to make things easier for both artist and consumer alike all around the globe. Anyone else thinking “yes yes finally!” ?
So what’s the deal with MAC Matchmaster SPF 15? Here’s how MAC describes their new brainchild:
  • New foundation technology utilizing translucent pigments for the best possible match.
  • Broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) SPF 15 protection.
  • Moisturizing demi-matte finish.
  • Line-reducing soft focus powders.
  • Reduces excess oil.
  • Medium buildable coverage.
Sounds pretty awesome right? MAC’s goal with this foundation was to create one that would give coverage without looking ashy or chalky due to mismatched tones. Each shade goes darker in depth as the numbers get bigger, but the translucent pigments allow these colors to be undertone-neutral, letting the wearers natural undertones show through for the best possible match. This foundation is more than 2 years in the making, responding to the call from artists for a foundation that would look more lifelike while still offering maximum coverage. How does this new technology work? Here it is in their words:

In traditional high coverage foundations, Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide pigments create skin tone using a mix of red, yellow, white and black pigments. When light hits the surface of these pigments they reflect and produce opacity and shade tonality based on the specific ratio of pigments used to create each shade. Often times the result is masky, dull and/or ashy depending on the wearer’s skin undertone and depth level.
Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 utilizes patented pigment technology of clear acrylate spheres that encapsulate micro-fine Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide pigments. When light hits the surface of these spheres, it enters and refracts pulling the natural skin undertone into the mix of micro fine pigments so that the eye sees a more natural, true-to-life look. In Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15, we combine a proprietary blend of our patented pigment technology along with traditional pigments to give the most vibrant, natural shade, while still providing medium buildable coverage to perfect the look of skin and minimize flaws and skin imperfections.

Exciting for me personally is that this foundation is said to come in MAC’s lightest and darkest shades. As a practically card-holding member of the pasty white club, that is exciting news!

MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 launches on Sept 22 in North America and will retail for $32.50. I know I can’t wait to rush in and try on shade 1.0 to see if it matches me!

Available Shades:

1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0.

I like this nomenclature much better. For example if they discover a need for a shade between 2.0 and 3.0 they could easily insert a 2.5! However, the neutrality of the colors does tend to make them more forgiving and more versatile – two people who aren’t exactly the same skintone but are perhaps the same depth can wear the same shade. I’m very excited for this launch. Are you?

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MAC Posh Paradise Official Info

A couple of weeks ago I gave you preliminary info on the MAC Posh Paradise collection. I now have official info and pictures to share! I gotta say I am not really loving the visual with this collection (above). I think the fact that her dress looks like it has worms or something is freaking me out…
But hey, new paint pots!
MAC Posh Paradise Collection
Launches September 15th (North America – October for International)
Mattene Lipstick – $14.50 US/$17.50 CDN
Naked Bliss – Neutral light pink
Rare Exotic – Bright mid-tone blue pink
Legendary – Mid-tone brick red
Unknown Pleasures – Deep red blue
Seeds of Desire – Deep brown plum
Eden Rouge – Bright blue-red
Delectable – Orange-beige
Potent Fig – Deep blue grape
Deliciously Forbidden – Mid-tone berry
Fresh Amour – Light lavender
Paint Pot – $17.50 US/$21.00 CDN
Treasure Hunt – light pearled yellow
Half-Wild – mid-tone purple
Hyperviolet – deep biolet
Nubile – light peachy nude
Idyllic – mid-tone copper bronze
Genuine Treasure – reflects antique gold
Pure Creation – mid-tone frosty blue
Imaginary – blackened navy
Nail Lacquer – $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN
Immortal Gold – pale gold
Rain of Flowers – blackened violet with violet shimmer (Repromote)
As a lover of paint pots I’m excited for this launch. I also am a fan of mattenes. If you’re balking at the idea of a matte lipstick, keep in mind these are semi-matte. They’re matte enough to still be called matte but not enough that you look dried out and dead. However, they are packed with pigment! Not for the faint of heart in the brighter shades. Is anyone else delighted at the lack of repromotes (with the exception of Rain of Flowers lacquer)? Personally, I think both lacquers can be skipped. There are loads of pale golds and violet shades out there, and the MAC formula generally isn’t worth the $15.00. But the rest of the collection sounds lovely! As usual, this collection is limited edition. It’s available through November 10th.

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MAC Posh Paradise Preliminary Info

Please note this is preliminary collection info. I do not have official images yet, and all of this is subject to change! Information from Emily via Temptalia.


MAC Posh Paradise – Fall 2011
Launches: September 15th, 2011 (North America) / October 2011 (International)

Mattene Lipstick ($14.50)

  • Naked Bliss – neutral light pink
  • Rare Exotic – bright mid-tone blue pink
  • Legendary – mid-tone brick red
  • Unknown Pleasures – deep red blue
  • Seeds of Desire – deep brown plum
  • Eden Rouge – bright blue red
  • Delectable – orange-beige
  • Potent Fig – deep blue grape
  • Deliciously Forbidden – mid-tone berry
  • Fresh Amour – light lavender
Paint Pots ($17.00) (All are a frost finish.)
  • Treasure Hunt – light pearled yellow
  • Half-Wild – mid-tone purple
  • Hyperviolet – deep violet
  • Nubile – light peachy nude
  • Idyllic – mid-tone copper bronze
  • Genuine Treasure – reflects antique gold
  • Pure Creation – mid-tone frosty blue
  • Imaginary – blackened navy
Nail Lacquers ($14.00)
  • Immortal Gold – pale gold (Frost)
  • Rain of Flowers – blackened violet w/ violet pearlized pigments (Frost) – repromote
Hmm, this collection sounds interesting. Mattene lipsticks, when you give them a chance are actually really, really nice. Most of them aren’t 100% dry as the desert matte, which makes them more wearable. They are not for the faint of heart though, as in my experience the Mattene formula packs quite a punch, pigmentation-wise! I’m excited to see new paint pot shades, though I’m hopeful they won’t be quite as glittery as the more recent new paint pots. The frost finish has me a little nervous about that. The nail lacquers seem kinda thrown in the collection as an afterthought, but I’m sure they’ll be pretty.
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MAC Me Over Color Stories – Fall 2011

MAC Me Over – Fall 2011 Collection
Launches August 25th (North America) / September 2011 (International)
This collection is divided up into three color stories: Basics, New Black, and Icelandic Cool. However, products from each story really would also work well with each other so I plan on definitely doing some mixing and matching! I’m most excited about the eye quads, I think. But that may change when I actually see the goods! I’m also really curious to see how Avenue fluidline differs from Blitz & Glitz. What are you liking from the color descriptions?
All prices listed are in USD.
Lipstick ($14.50)
  • Secret Lover – pale pink w/ yellow pearlized pigments – Lustre (LE)
  • Peachstock – neutral peach – Satin (Permanent/PRO)
  • Offshoot – mid-tone neutral pink – Cremesheen (LE)
  • Oh, Oh, Oh – plum bronze with pearlized pigments – Lustre (LE)
  • Rebel – vivid pinkish purple – Satin – (Perm)
  • Prince Noir – deep blue-purple – Matte (LE)
  • Smoked Purple – deep eggplant purple – Matte (Permanent/PRO)
  • Runaway Red – rich red-blue – Satin (LE)
Lipglass ($14.50)
  • Illicit – creamy neutral pink (Repromote/LE)
  • Social Light – neutral pink with pearlized pigments (LE)
  • Curvaceous – light grey pink (LE)
  • Plum Fun – neutral plum with purple pearlized pigments (LE)
  • The Wee Coquette – naked neutral pink (Repromote/LE)
  • Good Times – pale mauve (LE)
  • Spite – muted plum taupe brown (Perm)
Lip Pencil ($13.00)
  • Spice – pink cinnamon stick (Perm)
  • Chestnut – intense brown (Perm)
Evil Eye Eyeshadow Quad (LE) ($38.00)
  • Evil Eye – deep yellow grey (M)
  • Palace Pedigreed – deep berry w/ soft pink (?) – repromote from Fabulous Felines
  • Spellcaster – blackened violet (M)
  • Moody – blackened green (VP)
Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad (LE) ($38.00)
  • All Races – cool light taupe mauve (M) – repromote from All Races
  • Tendersmoke – muted silver lilac (F) – repromote from ?
  • Lady Grey – light frosted green-grey (S)
  • Hazy Day – mid-tone grey (VP)
Eye Shadow Singles ($15.00)
  • Creamy Bisque – mid-tone ivory w/ pearlized pigments (F) LE
  • Moleskin – nude brown (M) LE
  • Outre – mid-tone mustard (M) LE
  • Satin Taupe – taupe with silver shimmer (F) Perm
  • Mythical – frosty copper red (VP) LE
  • Carbonized – frosty dark brown (VP) LE
Eye Kohl ($15.00)
  • Teddy – intense bronze (Perm)
  • Smolder – intense black (Perm)
Shadesticks ($17.50)
  • Butternutty – frosted light neutral (Repromote/LE)
  • Cakeshop – frosted pewter (Repromote/LE)
  • Tundra – icy silver (LE)
  • Heirloom – light icy pink (LE)
  • Street Cool – mid-tone grey violet taupe (LE)
Fluidline ($15.00)
  • Dark Diversion – darkened plum (Repromote/LE)
  • Avenue – charcoal black w/ gold pearlized pigments (LE)
  • Midnight Blues – blackened blue (LE)
  • Dark Envy – blackened green (LE)
Nail Lacquer ($15.00)
  • Purple Majesty – deep purple (Cream/LE)
  • Deep Sea – deep teal (Cream/LE)
  • Quiet Time – beige nude (Cream/LE)
  • Fatigues – army green (Cream/LE)
Blush ($19.50)
  • Equilibrium – light bronze (Satin/LE)
  • Stunner – light coral pink (Satin/LE)
Cream Color Base ($17.00)
  • Take Root – rich red brown (LE)
  • Seaside – soft peach rose (LE)
Brushes
  • 211 Pointed Liner Brush – $18 (Perm)
  • 214 Short Shader Brush – $24.50 (Perm)
  • 226 Small Tapered Blending Brush – $24.50 (Perm)
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