Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Cool Eyes
MAC Cosmetics Trip II Collection
Launch Date: April through August 2009 at Duty Free Shops (at Airports)
Launch Date (Updated): Now available as of March 23, 2010 online at MACCosmetics.com.
UPDATED/EDITED MARCH 23, 2010
Hi all! MAC has put the Trip Collection online for sale — this collection is not new. It was originally released in Summer 2009. It consists of permanent or previously released limited edition shades, but there are no new or exclusive shades to the collection. It is available ONLINE ONLY at this time. If I have swatches or a review available, you will find the collection that the shade was from originally linked. Might be a good way to snag some old LE shades you missed out on if you’re newer to MAC 
Cool Eyes Palette
- Prismique Off-white with silver frost (Lustre) (Adorn)
- Springtime Skipper Mid-tone minty green with gold pearlized pigments (Veluxe Pearl) (Barbie Loves MAC)
- Water Nymph Soft teal with emerald pearlized pigments (Frost) (Lure)
- Knight Divine Black with silver pearl (Veluxe Pearl) (Permanent)
- Flashtrack Bright midnight blue with silver reflective pearlized particles (Veluxe Pearl) (Discontinued)
Neutral Eyes Palette
- Bisque Soft muted pinky-beige (Matte) (Permanent)
- Mineralism Softly tarnished silver with frost (Lustre) (Lustrevision)
- Say, Yeah Peachy coral with yellow frost (Veluxe Pearl) (Rebel Rock)
- Sable Gold plum with bronze pearl (Frost) (Permanent)
- Bateau Wood brown (Matte) (D’Bohemia)
Warm Eyes Palette
- Whistle Pastel pink (Veluxe Pearl) (Barbie Loves MAC)
- Da Bling Pink with gold pearl (Veluxe Pearl) (Permanent)
- Parfait Amour Blue-violet with shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)
- Leisuretime Low-key plum with pearl (Veluxe Pearl) (Belle Azure)
- Cassette Blackened eggplant (Veluxe Pearl) (Heatherette)
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
This is an archival post, meant to help direct anyone looking for certain information or reviews regarding collections MAC released in 2009.
Previous 2009 Launches
U.S. Launch Date: January 8th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: February 5th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: February 12th, 2009 (Unveiling Parties February 3rd, 2009)
- Official Information: Preliminary Details, Preliminary Photos, Photo Preview, Promo Photos, Additional Images, Accessories Images, Product Images,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Review, Swatches, Product Packaging Photos, Lipglasses & Lipsticks Photos, Eye Palettes, Glitter Liners, Pigment Photos, Face, Cheek, Nail Photos, Lipstick Lip Swatches, Lipglasses/TLC Lip Swatches,
U.S. Launch Date: March 5th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: February 5th, 2009
- Official Information: Preliminary Details, Collection Information, Promo Product Photos,
- Sneak Peek: Sneak Preview,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Review, Swatches, Product Photos, Lipstick Lip Swatches, Cremesheen Glass Lip Swatches,
U.S. Launch Date: March 12th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: March 19th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Promo Product Images, Official Collection Info/Images,
- Sneak Peek: Sneak Peek, Temptalia Exclusive Sneak Peek, Bjooti Sneak Peek,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Review, Photos, Swatches, Lip Swatches, Nail Lacquer Swatches,
U.S. Launch Date: April 2nd, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: April 23rd, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Promotional Preliminary Photos, Official Collection Information/Photos, Promo Photos,
- Sneak Peek: Sneak Peek Swatches, Sneak Peek Product Photos,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: A Rose is a Rose Eyeshadow Quad, Lip Swatches, Product Photos, Swatches, Review,
U.S. Launch Date: April 30th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Promotional Preliminary Photos, Official Collection Information/Photos,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Review, Swatches, Lip Swatches (Part 1), Lip Swatches (Part 2), Product Photos,
Launch Date: June-August 2009 at Duty Free Shops, requires international ticket
U.S. Launch Date: May 28th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information (Part 1), Collection Information (Part 2), Promotional Preliminary Photos (Part 1), Promotional Preliminary Photos (Part 2), Official Collection Information/Photos, Promo Product Photos, Additional Promo Photos, Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Lip Combinations x4, Lip Swatches, Product Photos, Review, Swatches,
U.S. Launch Date: June 11th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Promo Product Photos, Official Collection Information/Photos,
- Sneak Peek: Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek, Exclusive Temptalia Sneak Peek #2,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Product Photos, Lip Swatches, Swatches, Review
U.S. Launch Date: July 2nd, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: July 9th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Sneak Peek Promo Photos, Sneak Peek Photos, (Face), Official Collection Information & Photos (Colour), Behind-the-Scenes Photoshoot, Face Charts, Promo Photos,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Product Photos (Part 2), Lipstick Lip Swatches, Lipglass Lip Swatches, Swatches, Review (Part 2),
U.S. Launch Date: July 9th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: July 9th, 2009 (MAC Store Exclusive)
U.S. Launch Date: July 23rd, 2009
Love That Look
U.S. Launch Date: July 23rd, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: July 30th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: August 20th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Official Info & Photos (Marilyn Minter), Official Info & Photos (Maira Kalman), Official Info & Photos (Richard Phillips), Promo Product Photos, Promo Video, Interviews,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Eyeshadows, Photorealism Eyeshadow Quad, Notoriety Eyeshadow Quad, In the Gallery Eyeshadow Quad, Technakohls, Pigments, Glitters, Lipglasses, Lipsticks, Blushes, Review/Round-up, Lipstick/Lipglass Lip Swatches,
U.S. Launch Date: August 27th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: August 27th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: September 10th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: September 17th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: September 24th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: September 24th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Promotional Photos, Sneak Peek Promo Photos,
- Photos, Reviews, & Swatches: Overall, Mineralize Eyeshadows, Glimmerglasses, Lipstick/Mattenes, Cream Colour Bases, Greasepaint Stick, Nail Lacquers,
U.S. Launch Date: September 24th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: October 15th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: October 15th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information (Kits), Collection Information (Collection), Collection Information (Lip/Eye/Brush Bags), Additional Holiday Sets, Promotional Photos,
- Sneak Peeks: Temptalia Sneak Peek,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Cremesheen Glasses, Dazzleglasses, Devil May Care Eyeshadow Palette, Face Kits (Hocus Focus / Fab-racadabra), Lip Kits (Possessed by Pink! / Heavenly Dish), Lipsticks, Mineralize Blushes, Mineralize Eyeshadows, Mystic Cool Eyeshadow Palette, Nail Lacquers/Softsparkle Pencils, Overall, Smoke & Mirrors Eyeshadow Palette, Sorceress Eyeshadow Palette,
- How-to Wear: Collection, Devil May Care, Mystic Cool, Smoke & Mirrors, Sorceress,
U.S. Launch Date: November 5th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: November 25th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2009
U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2009
- Official Information: Collection Information, Promotional Photos,
- Photos, Reviews, Swatches: Overall, Eyeshadows, Lipglasses, Lipsticks, Mineralize Skinfinishes, Nail Lacquers, Shadesticks, Tinted Lip Conditioners
U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2009
Monday, December 21st, 2009
MAC Spring 2010 Collections
As always, MAC has a whole slew of collections collections up their sleeves this spring season, and here’s a round-up of everything from now until April (just FYI, spring is considered February through April!). I’ll be sure to let you know as soon as I have photos available!
What collections are going to make you go broke? Which ones will you have to see in person first?
Friday, December 11th, 2009
MAC Cosmetics All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection
U.S. Launch Date: January 7th, 2010
All Ages, All Races, All Sexes is our credo. Now M∙A∙C takes the “One World” idea further than ever, with a multi-culti colour story intent on a universal focus – spectacularly shaded and shaped brows for all, because beautiful people come in colours! Miraculously matched to the individual, Impeccable Brow Pencil is the ultimate artist’s tool to fill, lengthen and shape, with a firm tip that sharpens application for high-performance precision. Penultimate Brow Marker, in one shade suits all, has a liquefied glide adept at the all-important arch. But that’s not all: Lipstick, Lipglass, Eye Shadow and Nail Lacquer shade extensions speak your language, a match for every international skin tone.
RE: New Pigment Packaging
Yes, indeed — it’s true, there is new packaging for pigments. I checked with MAC, and each pigment contains 4.5 grams (at least for All Ages, All Races, All Sexes). The packaging is permanent going forward and the price is still the same. MAC will be phasing out the old jar packaging. This generally means until they’ve run out of stock. I do not have a hard date, but I expect we’ll see it in 2010, since the new packaging will launch first in the All Ages, All Races, and All Sexes collection on January 7th.
Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
- Myself Creamy pale yellow beige (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
- Equality Light dirty mauve with traveling pearl (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
- Empowered Creamy mid-tone neutral brown (Satin) (Limited Edition)
- 5N Plumy sheer brown (Lustre) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Lipglass ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
- Glamour for All Sheer pale baby pink with pearl (Limited Edition)
- Spirit & Soul Frosted dark cool brown (Limited Edition)
- Liqueur Frosted mid-tone pink brown (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
- Naked Frost Sheer taupe with silver pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
- All Races Cool light mauve tapue (Matte) (Limited Edition)
- Cross-Cultural Dark yellow brown (Matte) (Limited Edition)
- Banshee Dirty taupe with frost and sparkle (Lustre) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
- Showstopper Deep blackened brown (Matte) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Pigment ($19.50 U.S. / $23.00 CDN)
- Universal Mix Sparkly white gold (Limited Edition)
- Rich Life Dark cool brown with silver pearl (Limited Edition)
Beauty Powder Blushes ($19.50 U.S. / $24.00 CDN)*
- Personal Style Light mauve taupe (Limited Edition)
- All’s Good Cool deep rose (Limited Edition)
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
MAC Cosmetics Warm & Cozy Collection
U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2009
A fireside fantasy far from the maddening crowd is undeniably appealing. Seek refuge in the warmth, the glow of skin rosy with Refined Golden Mineralize Skinfinish, Shadesticks in Cuddle, Nurture and Snuggle shades, cozy as a mug of cocoa on a bearskin rug. Curl up with the cashmere kiss of Warm Me Up Lipstick or Light That Fire! Lipglass; the woodsy, rustic chic of Mulled Cider Eye Shadow and Dim the Lights Na il La cquer. Like being in a majestic lodge surrounded by all of life’s real comforts. Natural beauty, the way M∙A∙C makes it modern.
Warm & Cozy Face, with Ca re Blends Essential Oils in Sweet Orange + La vender, or Grapefruit + Chamomile feels soothing and sultry when elements are harsh and extreme…add M∙A∙C signature innovation with Mineralize All-Over Moisture Lotion, and see new radiance, revivified lustre,optimum health. Like going on retreat and communing with nature, it’s an earthly way to bring back what the city takes away, and a sensual solution to make life simple, but luxurious. Winter beauty begins here.
Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
- Spiced Tea Warm bronzed brown (Glaze) (Limited Edition)
- Warm Me Up Creamy mid-tone neutral pink (Amplified) (Limited Edition)
- Siss Muted golden beige (Satin) (Permanent)
Lipglass ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
- 2N Creamy neutral yellow pink (Cream) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
- Feeling Dreamy Pale neutral pink with pink pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
- 3N Neutral brown with gold and pink pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
- Light That Fire! Mid-tone burnt coral with pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
- Chamomile Creamy pale yellow (Satin) (Limited Edition)
- Modelette Mid-tone warm camel (Satin) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
- Milled Cider Dark warm brown (Satin) (Limited Edition)
- Embark Intense reddish brown (Matte) (Permanent)
Shadestick ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN)
- Nurture Frosted pale neutral pink beige (Limited Edition)
- Relaxed Frosted dark chocolate brown (Limited Edition)
- Cuddle Frosted light golden yellow (Limited Edition)
- Warm & Cozy Frosted burnt amber with red and gold pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
Mineralize Skinfinish ($27.00 U.S. / $32.50 CDN)
- Comfort Golden bronze (Limited Edition)
- By Candlelight Golden pink (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquer ($12.00 U.S. / $14.50 CDN)
- Blissed Out Creamy light nude (Limited Edition)
- Dim the Lights Creamy warm dark chocolate (Limited Edition)
Tinted Lip Conditioner ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
- Close for Comfort Pinkish brown (Limited Edition)
- Feelin’ Good Light neutral beige (Limited Edition)
Friday, December 11th, 2009
MAC Cosmetics Love Lace Collection
U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2009
Every couturier has forever had a fascination with the mysterious and alluring qualities of Lace. From Evita to Marlene Dietrich to some of the best-dressed of our red-carpet modern screen stars, it’s a long love affair. This salon-intimate collection is all about a dramatic, intense, smoky eye, with shadows that flash frosty grey to deep blue. Kohl Power is brought back for a limited time in favourite shades plus a new blackened marine blue. And naturally, 44 Lash adds the depth and desire. Lips stay pleasingly pale and Nail Lacquer in Light Affair adds a hint of danger. If ever there was a moment to do away with the winter doldrums and add some instant intrigue, this is it.
Lipstick ($14.00 U.S.)
- Pretty Please Pale pink pearl (Lustre) (Permanent)
- Intricate Frosted cool icy taupe (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Lipglass ($14.00 U.S.)
- Icescape Sheer pale pink with pink pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
- Utterly Discrete Sheer frosted cool icy mauve (Limited Edition)
Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S.)
- Pincurl Dusty white (Frost) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
- Hypnotizing Frosted grey mauve (Frost) (Limited Edition)
- Love Lace Frosted mid-tone greyish blue (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
- Suave Intentions Light frosted silver blue (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Kohl Power ($14.50 U.S.)
- Sense of Style Blackened deep marine blue (Limited Edition)
- Raven Intense red with black pearl (Limited Edition)
- Feline Rich black (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquer ($12.00 U.S.)
- Light Affair Creamy pale grey taupe (Cream) (Limited Edition)
