Three More Sheer Glosses that Remind Me of Spring

MAC Cremesheen + Pearl is a new collection now available online (and will hit stores on August 9th) that features eight lipsticks (all with Cremesheen finishes) and seven Cremesheen Glasses. All fifteen lip products are new, but here’s the surprising news: they’re also permanent! This post features these three Cremesheen Glass shades: Pagoda (frosted cool pink), Paper Lantern (frosted soft warm pink), Rising Sun (frosted bright orange).

• Pagoda is a cool-toned, lilac pink with white shimmer. It doesn’t have too milky of a base, but it does settle into lip lines a bit and doesn’t apply as evenly as I’d like. Because the color coverage is semi-sheer, it doesn’t read as cool-toned as it looks in the tube. MAC Enchantee is cooler-toned and more opaque. MAC Japanese Spring is more opaque, milkier, no shimmer. MAC Going Casual is lighter. MAC Lavender Wind is more iridescent.
• Paper Lantern is a sheer pink=beige with soft white shimmer. It’s virtually colorless on my lips–it just adds some shimmer and shine. As a result, it looks like any number of sheer lipglosses.
• Rising Sun a semi-sheer tangerine orange with soft golden orange shimmer. It warms up my natural lip color while giving it an orange-brown kind of tint. MAC Secret Identity is darker, more orange. NARS Hopi is darker, more opaque. MAC Kumquat is lighter and more opaque.

As mentioned earlier, I’m not finished testing the wear of these shades and will make more progress as the day continues.  From the Cremesheen Glasses, I’ve tested Paper Lantern (two and a half hours), Rising Sun (two hours), and just finished wearing Double Happiness (hour and a half).  These glosses typically wear between an hour and two hours on me–sometimes a little longer, but usually between one and two hours. It’s a rather short-wearing formula for me, as I usually average three to four hours on gloss.

I’m not someone who likes to reapply often, but I know that it’s not a deal-breaker for a lot. I do want to point out that these contain less product than the average gloss: these only have 0.09 fl. oz. To contrast, MAC Lipglass has 0.17 fl. oz., while it is an improvement over Dazzleglass, which has a mere 0.06 fl. oz. Combined with frequent reapplication, you’re likely to go through a tube far faster if you use it regularly.

Cremesheen Glasses have a creamy, not quite gel-like, but close, texture that’s thin without being too thin. It’s non-sticky, and it’s a nice alternative to those who find Lipglass to be too heavy/sticky. It is vanilla-scented but has no noticeable taste. They come with a doe-foot applicator inside a clear plastic tube.

The Glossover

	MAC Cremesheen + Pearl: Cremesheen Glasses Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2) B
	If you don't mind more frequent application (or the below-average-quantity) of the gloss, you might like it. I know lots of readers like Cremesheen Glasses for their non-sticky texture and like how comfortable they are to wear.
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MAC Pagoda Cremesheen Glass

MAC Pagoda Cremesheen Glass

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MAC Paper Lantern Cremesheen Glass

MAC Paper Lantern Cremesheen Glass

MAC Paper Lantern Cremesheen Glass

MAC Paper Lantern Cremesheen Glass

MAC Paper Lantern Cremesheen Glass

MAC Paper Lantern Cremesheen Glass

MAC Rising Sun Cremesheen Glass

MAC Rising Sun Cremesheen Glass

MAC Rising Sun Cremesheen Glass

MAC Rising Sun Cremesheen Glass

MAC Rising Sun Cremesheen Glass

MAC Rising Sun Cremesheen Glass

Are You Ready for Sheer, Spring-like Colors for Fall?

MAC Cremesheen + Pearl is a new collection now available online (and will hit stores on August 9th) that features eight lipsticks (all with Cremesheen finishes) and seven Cremesheen Glasses. All fifteen lip products are new, but here’s the surprising news: they’re also permanent! This post features these four Cremesheen Glass shades: Double Happiness (frosted light nude), Dynasty at Dusk (frosted neutral pink), Floating Lotus (frosted soft rose), and Imperial Light (frosted light peach).

• Double Happiness is a pale rose-tinted peach nude with pale champagne shimmer. On lips, it gives a lightening effect with a noticeable milkiness and fine shimmer. It does settle into lip lines somewhat. MAC On the Scene is milkier and has less shimmer. Estee Lauder Star is cooler-toned. MAC Soft Dazzle has larger shimmer. MAC Devilishly Stylish is more opaque and has larger shimmer. MAC You’ve Got It is slightly less milky but fairly similar. MAC Partial to Pink is pinker and has less shimmer.
• Dynasty at Dusk is a pink-coral with light gold shimmer. This one had semi-sheer color coverage–it added a healthy dosage of color but still looks like a gloss (with a certain level of translucency). MAC So Vain is pinker. MAC Richer, Lusher is pinker, less coral. MAC Strange Potion is a bit pinker with pink shimmer. Chanel Pensee is similar but has less gold shimmer and is sheerer.
• Floating Lotus is a light-medium pink with soft gold shimmer. It looks just slightly cool against my skin tone, and it’s semi-sheer–some color but not full color. This one looks splotchy on my lips, though. Tom Ford Sugar Pink is just slightly pinker and more opaque. Bobbi Brown Cosmic Pink is sheerer. Chanel Confidence is similar but has pink and white shimmer. Chanel Pink Teaser is brighter.
• Imperial Light is a peachy brown with peach-gold shimmer. It has semi-sheer color coverage, so it adds noticeable color to the lips without covering them up. MAC Celestial Kiss is a smidgen pinker and doesn’t have gold shimmer. Burberry Cameo is more orange. Revlon Rosegold is rosier and has a ton more shimmer. Bobbi Brown Beach is darker.

I was only able to squeeze in testing of one shade yesterday, but I was able to get up early enough to get in an early morning test of another shade I will be testing a few more today, too. So far, though, I’ve been able to wear Dynasty at Dusk for two and a half hours and Rising Sun for two hours. Cremesheen Glasses typically wear between an hour and two hours on me–sometimes a little longer, but usually between one and two hours. It’s a rather short-wearing formula for me, as I usually average three to four hours on gloss.

I’m not someone who likes to reapply often, but I know that it’s not a deal-breaker for a lot. I do want to point out that these contain less product than the average gloss: these only have 0.09 fl. oz. To contrast, MAC Lipglass has 0.17 fl. oz., while it is an improvement over Dazzleglass, which has a mere 0.06 fl. oz. Combined with frequent reapplication, you’re likely to go through a tube far faster if you use it regularly.

Cremesheen Glasses have a creamy, not quite gel-like, but close, texture that’s thin without being too thin. It’s non-sticky, and it’s a nice alternative to those who find Lipglass to be too heavy/sticky. It is vanilla-scented but has no noticeable taste. It’s not drying, but they’re not overly hydrating.  They come with a doe-foot applicator inside a clear plastic tube.  A couple of these shades were on the milky side, which did lead to color settling into lip lines.

The Glossover

	MAC Cremesheen + Pearl: Cremesheen Glasses Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 1) B
	If you don't mind more frequent application (or the below-average-quantity) of the gloss, you might like it. I know lots of readers like Cremesheen Glasses for their non-sticky texture and like how comfortable they are to wear.
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MAC Double Happiness Cremesheen Glass

MAC Double Happiness Cremesheen Glass

MAC Double Happiness Cremesheen Glass

MAC Double Happiness Cremesheen Glass

MAC Dynasty at Dusk Cremesheen Glass

MAC Dynasty at Dusk Cremesheen Glass

MAC Dynasty at Dusk Cremesheen Glass

MAC Dynasty at Dusk Cremesheen Glass

MAC Dynasty at Dusk Cremesheen Glass

MAC Dynasty at Dusk Cremesheen Glass

MAC Floating Lotus Cremesheen Glass

MAC Floating Lotus Cremesheen Glass

MAC Floating Lotus Cremesheen Glass

MAC Floating Lotus Cremesheen Glass

MAC Floating Lotus Cremesheen Glass

MAC Floating Lotus Cremesheen Glass

MAC Imperial Light Cremesheen Glass

MAC Imperial Light Cremesheen Glass

MAC Imperial Light Cremesheen Glass

MAC Imperial Light Cremesheen Glass

MAC Imperial Light Cremesheen Glass

MAC Imperial Light Cremesheen Glass

More Easy-to-Wear Lip Color by MAC

MAC Cremesheen + Pearl is a new collection now available online (and will hit stores on August 9th) that features eight lipsticks (all with Cremesheen finishes) and seven Cremesheen Glasses. All fifteen lip products are new, but here’s the surprising news: they’re also permanent! This post features these four lipstick shades: Pure Zen (frosted warm nude), Saigon Summer (frosted bright orange), Shanghai Spice (frosted neutral pink), and Sunny Seoul (frosted light warm pink).

• Pure Zen is a rosy beige nude with semi-opaque color coverage. MAC Lazy Day is slightly grayer. Chanel Rose Dentelle is a bit pinker. Napoleon Paradis Havana is similar. Cle de Peau #129 is very similar, a smidgen less pale. MAC Angel is pinker.
• Saigon Summer is a subdued mandarin orange with subtle gold shimmer. It’s semi-opaque applied to lips. Chanel Sari d’Eau is richer, brighter, more red-toned. Clarins Clementine is brighter, more orange/red. A lot of orange lipsticks have a stronger red base, and they appear more vibrant.
• Shanghai Spice is a dirty rose with a hint of brown. It has semi-opaque color coverage. Revlon Pink Truffle is redder and several shades darker. NARS Montego Bay is similar, warmer. MAC Gem of Roses is a little pinker and darker. Bobbi Brown Heather Pink is darker and more opaque.
• Sunny Seoul is a subtly yellow-toned medium pink with white shimmer and semi-opaque color coverage. If you feel like you just saw this color, you’re not crazy–this is the yellow-toned version of Pink Pearl Pop. The two are marginally different, and depending on your natural lip color, you may or may not see the difference. Tom Ford Indian Rose is darker, dustier. Becca Valentina is very similar. Guerlain Rose Ensoleille is a smidgen less pink. Guerlain Bloom of Rose. is much darker. Lancome Pink Sapphire is creamier.

Yesterday, I tested as many of the products for wear as I could fit into the day, and I will continue to test additional shades today (so you might see some updates or rating changes if anything performs significantly above/below past Cremesheens).  Cremesheen lipsticks typically wear between three and four hours on me, with some of the really dark shades lasting up to six hours (think Hang Up).  The formula is thin, barely creamy, and tends to deliver semi-sheer to semi-opaque color coverage. It’s supposed to be a hydrating formula, but they’re typically not drying or somewhat drying on me.  They are vanilla-scented, like other MAC lipsticks, but have no discernible taste.

Of these four, I was only able to test Shanghai Spice yesterday, which wore for four hours.  I also tested two other shades from the new launch, Coral Bliss and Pink Pearl Pop, which wore three and a half hours and three hours respectively.  My lips were lacking in hydration after I wore these three shades in a row.  All four shades applied evenly, though, so you’ll notice an increase in the pigmentation score. Watch this space for any updates, as I plan to test a couple more shades later today.

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	MAC Cremesheen + Pearl: Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2) B+
	I know many readers love Cremesheen finishes--if you find these hydrating, I don't think these felt any different compared to the many other shades of Cremesheen MAC has put out. I consistently find they are less comfortable on my lips, just slightly drying, and they don't glide on as easily as other finishes.
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MAC Saigon Summer Lipstick

MAC Saigon Summer Lipstick

MAC Saigon Summer Lipstick

MAC Saigon Summer Lipstick

MAC Saigon Summer Lipstick

MAC Saigon Summer Lipstick

MAC Shanghai Spice Lipstick

MAC Shanghai Spice Lipstick

MAC Shanghai Spice Lipstick

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MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick

MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick

MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick

MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick

MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick

MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick

Spring and Summer Linger into Fall

MAC Cremesheen + Pearl is a new collection now available online (and will hit stores on August 9th) that features eight lipsticks (all with Cremesheen finishes) and seven Cremesheen Glasses. All fifteen lip products are new, but here’s the surprising news: they’re also permanent! This post features these four lipstick shades: Coral Bliss (frosted light coral), Japanese Maple (frosted light beige), Peach Blossom (frosted cool nude), and Pink Pearl Pop (frosted midtonal pink).

• Coral Bliss is a soft pink coral with a natural sheen. It yielded mostly opaque color coverage. MAC Ever Hip is slightly pinker and has a glossier/wetter look. MAC So Vain is darker. MAC Razzledazzler is slightly darker and less pink. NARS Bolero is lighter and matte in finish. Burberry Devon Sunset is darker and less pink. MAC Cut a Caper is slightly pinker.
• Japanese Maple is a subdued beige nude with semi-opaque color coverage. MAC 3N is slightly pinker. Make Up For Ever #N40 is pinker. Tom Ford Blush Nude is similar but has a creamier look, giving it a thicker and lighter appearance. MAC Woo Me is pinker. MAC Naked Bliss is cooler-toned. Maybelline Born With It is similar but a smidgen pinker.
• Peach Blossom is a soft rose pink with semi-sheer color coverage. It just barely has a cool-tone to it, and I don’t know if this is what most would conjure up when they hear “cool nude.” Chanel Emprenite is lighter. Guerlani Rose Ensoleille is pinker. Bobbi Brown Miami Coral is more opaque. Chanel Flirt is similar but a smidgen pinker. Guerlain Rose Desir is very comparable in color.
• Pink Pearl Pop is a subtly blue-toned medium pink with soft lilac-pink shimmer. It has semi-opaque color coverage. This shade did not apply as evenly as the other three. MAC Venus is darker and not blue-based. Becca Valentina has more rose in it. Le Metier de Beaute Fiji is cooler-toned. Chanel Paradis is similar. Chanel Belgravia is more intense. Revlon Carnation has a stronger blue undertone.

Yesterday, I tested as many of the products for wear as I could fit into the day, and I will continue to test additional shades today (so you might see some updates or rating changes if anything performs significantly above/below past Cremesheens).  Cremesheen lipsticks typically wear between three and four hours on me, with some of the really dark shades lasting up to six hours (think Hang Up).  The formula is thin, barely creamy, and tends to deliver semi-sheer to semi-opaque color coverage. It’s supposed to be a hydrating formula, but they’re typically not drying or somewhat drying on me.  They are vanilla-scented, like other MAC lipsticks, but have no discernible taste.

Coral Bliss wore for three and a half hours, while Pink Pearl Pop wore for three hours.  Though not reviewed in this post, I wore Shanghai Spice as well, which lasted four hours. My lips felt a little dry after wearing these three back-to-back.  Watch this space for any updates, as I plan to test a couple more shades later today.

Here’s some food for thought: why does MAC make all of these new shades permanent? Why not make some popular limited editions permanent? These aren’t even tested on the market, though I think they’re all general enough to work as everyday shades, so I don’t think they’ll do badly. I’m just surprised by what MAC will make permanent sometimes. I can’t be the only one who thinks this way!

The Glossover

	MAC Cremesheen + Pearl: Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 1) B
	I know many readers love Cremesheen finishes--if you find these hydrating, I don't think these felt any different compared to the many other shades of Cremesheen MAC has put out. I consistently find they are less comfortable on my lips, just slightly drying, and they don't glide on as easily as other finishes.
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MAC Coral Bliss Lipstick

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MAC Coral Bliss Lipstick

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MAC Japanese Maple Lipstick

MAC Japanese Maple Lipstick

MAC Japanese Maple Lipstick

MAC Japanese Maple Lipstick

MAC Japanese Maple Lipstick

MAC Japanese Maple Lipstick

MAC Peach Blossom Lipstick

MAC Peach Blossom Lipstick

MAC Peach Blossom Lipstick

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MAC Pink Pearl Pop Lipstick

MAC Pink Pearl Pop Lipstick

MAC Pink Pearl Pop Lipstick

MAC Cremesheen + Pearl Collection for Fall 2012

A shimmering twist on an instant classic. Cremesheen Lipstick and Cremesheen Glass get infused with crushed pearl in 15 new Asian-inspired shades. Modern pinks, nudes and corals pop and glow against all skin tones with a light-reflecting finish that leaves lips luminously and decidedly lacquered. With foolproof coverage, gleaming shine and creamy gloss, this smooth and seductive update to Cremesheen is Double Happiness for your lips.

Lipstick ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN) (New and Permanent)

• Japanese Maple Frosted light beige
• Pure Zen Frosted warm nude
• Peach Blossom Frosted cool nude
• Shanghai Spice Frosted neutral pink
• Sunny Seoul Frosted light warm pink
• Coral Bliss Frosted light coral
• Pink Pearl Pop Frosted midtonal pink
• Saigon Summer Frosted bright orange

Cremesheen Glass ($19.50 U.S. / $22.50 CDN) (New and Permanent)

• Paper Lantern Frosted soft warm pink
• Double Happiness Frosted light nude
• Imperial Light Frosted light peach
• Dynasty at Dusk Frosted neutral pink
• Pagoda Frosted cool pink
• Floating Lotus Frosted soft rose
• Rising Sun Frosted bright orange

Availability: August 2nd @ MAC Cosmetics; August 9th in-stores (North America), September 2012 (International MAC Locations)

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