Senior MAC Artist Louise Zizzo gives us the low down on how to rock the new matte shadows with the right bases and brushes!
Temptalia: What is the best way to apply the new Matte2 shadows? Louise Zizzo: The matte2 shadows are super smooth, very fine pigment and silky because of this you need to ensure that you apply them to a base that is already matte, meaning that you will have a hard time applying them directly on to an emollient surface, like cream color base.
Temptalia: (Makes mental note: do not use with CCBs!!) What products should be used as a base? What have you found that works well? Louise Zizzo: Here is what I have found works really well. MAC Paints once dry, the matte textures v’s the frost to keep that matte finish. Paint pots in the cream textures rather than frosts to keep the shadow looking matte, again the paint pot needs to have dried down. I also find a sheer layer of concealor works well but you MUST set with a pressed or loose pressed powder.
Temptalia: What products specifically would make good bases? Louise Zizzo: Yes, Painterly is perfect and Bare Canvas. Just a sheer application, don’t pack it on and let it dry completely, I would say may be a couple of minutes. Also when you are using your 224 keep your touch light, don’t press hard with the brush.
Temptalia: What brush do you think works best with the matte shadows? Louise Zizzo: As far as brushes my favorite is the 224, use this and gradually build up the color to the intensity you require.
Temptalia: Any other tips or suggestions to make mattes work flawlessly? Louise Zizzo: Like any matte shadows especially when you are using darker shades you have to build rather than getting too much on and then trying to blend down as you could end up with a blotchy mess!
Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion is an amazing moisturizing lotion that can be used on any part of your body from face to feet to hands to legs.This product works differently in comparison to other moisturizers in that is uses a shielding method where the lotion helps to moisturize and then locks in moisture to rebalance your skin’s natural moisture.It’s important to follow the directions, because you do not need very much product to do a full application.I have been using this mostly for my face and feet, and this lotion really does work to reduce overall dryness and requires me to use it less and less over time.Users are recommended to apply the product to skin every four to eight hours for the first few days to a week, and then users can taper off the frequency of their applications as their skin adjusts and starts to moisturize itself.
I absolutely love how light weight it is, and it absorbs incredibly quickly even better.It makes a great hand lotion to minimize dryness because there is no oily residue or slippery feeling left minutes later.Really, the lotion absorbs in less than a few minutes.Skin MD Natural is also hypoallergenic, not tested on animals, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free.I love fragrance-free lotions when it comes to my face, so this is definitely on my list of top three facial lotions.
This is one product I very much endorse and hold out as a miracle worker when it comes to aiding dry skin.
You can find Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion www.skinmdnatural.com! You may also find it a retail location, which you can find through the site, as well.
Here’s a list of the upcoming colletions, which will take your wallet through the end of the year! Watch out, MAC is throwing out some curveballs come November and December!
Mattene: Launch of 16 new slim semi-matte and matte finish lipsticks in a variety of shades. We’ve reviewed the collection here, have product photos here, and even have swatches here.
US: October 4, 2007 | Internationally: October 2007
MAC for McQueen: Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra inspired collection designed by Alexander McQueen for MAC Cosmetics. Our review, swatches, and product photos are here.
US: October 11, 2007 | Internationally: October 2007
Antiquitease: Antiquitease will launch a full collection this October, with the typical holiday sets releasing later. Our review is here. You can find swatches and product photos here.
US: October 18, 2007 | Internationally: November 2007
Antiquitease: Royal Assets: These are the much acclaimed holiday palettes; they are rectangular travel-size palettes that have six eyeshadows. Find information and photos here. Our review is here.
US: October 25, 2007 | Internationally: November 2007
Antiquitease: Heirlooms: Get your MAC brush-fix on by checking out the holiday brush sets, which are short handled, travel-size brushes for a great price (much cheaper than buying individual, full-sized brushes), so they make perfect holiday gifts (to yourself or others!). Find product photos and information here. Our review is here.
US: October 25, 2007 | International: November 2007
Keepsake: Nordstrom/The Bay exclusive. Information is here.
US: October 25, 2007 | Internationally: November
Viva Glamourous: View our swatches and product photos here.
US: October 25th, 2007 | Internationally: November
Kids Helping Kids: Find photos here.
US: October 25, 2007 | Internationally: November
Signature Bags US: November 15, 2007 | Internationally: December 2007
Curiositease:Are you sick of Holiday 2007 yet? Find information and product photos here. Read our review, see product swatches and photos here.
US: November 15, 2007 | Internationally: December 2007
MAC of Beauty: Gorgeous beauty powders will be launching, which make great blushes and highlighters. View product photos and information here.
US: November 15, 2007 | Internationally: December 2007
Antiquitease: Finery: These are the lip sets, which also come in travel-size palettes. See our review, swatches, and product photos here.
US: November 21, 2007 | Internationally: November 2007
Metal-X: New formula of cream-to-powder shadows and glitter liners. See product photos here. Information is here.
US: November 21, 2007 | Internationally: December 2007
The Stylistics: Remember last year’s Couture collection? Stylistics is MAC’s foray into true high-end cosmetics with inventive design in packaging and products not available in normal collections. View information and product photos here.
US: November 29, 2007 | Internationally: December 2007
Wait, there’s MORE? Oh, yeah, there’s more. See what’s coming in December!
Overall, Mattene is impressive in its range of hues and shades (dirty corals to vibrant reds to deep berries) coupled with a deliciously smooth texture. One of my reasons for not owning many matte shades is due to the fact that they tend to be incredibly dry and without some sort of gloss, look quite awful on my lips. While I really am a gloss girl, so I doubt I’ll be sporting any of the true mattes (didn’t you know, half are semi-matte!) sans gloss, just because that’s a personal preference. Now, for those that love a great matte lip, look no further, Mattene lipsticks are the answer to that quest! You’ll find at least one color, if not a handful (armful?) that suits you beautifully. Remember, half are matte and the other half are semi-matte (you’ll see it noted in each individual product review); even the semi-mattes are incredibly close to being classified as a matte, so don’t let that put you off! My personal favorites were Seriously Rich, Immodest, Classic Dame, and Rapturous (bold colors I love, but how rarely I wear them!).
Keep reading for a detailed review, and don’t forget to view Temptalia’s swatches of all 16 new Mattene lipsticks here.
Makeup tips: what three makeup tips do you have for a makeup beginner? Makeup tips – everybody has them, but will you share your coveted secrets with the rest of us? I want to know what make up tips you’d bestow upon someone just learning about beauty and makeup today!
