M·A·C celebrates the idea of the Artist in every shade and stripe…ma keup as art form. We’ve selected three individuals who exemplify this idea. Bold, heroic, big; giggly, playful, clever; dramatic, original, abstrac t: Fall ’09 as seen by Richard Phillips, Maira Kalman, and Marilyn Minter. Be inspired!
MAC Cosmetics Make-Up Art Cosmetics Fall ’09 As Seen By Richard Phillips (Painter)
Richard Phillips surprised even himself with this project. Using the expert skills of a photo-retoucher, he subjected his own painting to a M·A·C makeover with the new eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks. Andy Warhol did a cameo on The Love Boat in 1985…and in the same spirit, Richard Phillips’ 1998 painting, Spectrum, made its debut on an episode of the scandalous Gossip Girl – a sign of the times! Recycled and re-imagined ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s advertisments and images, and every colourful issue ever considered when pondering the question of “identity” is what Richard Phillips is all about. His bold and beautiful portraits are highly technical, a refinement of precise, academic painting, so relevant to everything M·A·C artistry is all about. A collection of Eye Shadow quads, Lipsticks, Lipglass, and The Perfect Cheek Blush just leap off the canvas!
Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
Front Lit Light white yellow (Frost) (Limited Edition)
High Strung A deep pink silver (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Lovin’ It Cool neutral with yellow undertone (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Hold the Pose Brown plum with gold pearl (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Full Body Deep red plum (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Lipglass ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
Young Thing Yellow neutral with gold pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Personal Taste Dirty rose with pink and gold pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
New Spirit Light yellow coral (Frost) (Limited Edition)
On Display Purple with yellow pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Skintone Eyeshadow Quad ($36.00 U.S. / $43.00 CDN)
Skintone 1 Light white pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Skintone 2 Dirty gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Notoriety Dirty brown with gold pearl (Velvet) (Limited Edition)
U.S. Launch Date: August 27th, 2009 International Launch Date: September 2009
We’re dramatically lashing out with the help of a preeminent authority on the subject: Academy Award-nominated Hollywood makeup artist, Christina Smith, who’s developed this innovative collection of glamorous Silver Screen style lash looks just for MAC, and that means you’re that much closer to the secrets of being red-carpet ready, runway-ravishing. Part of our continuous commitment to collaborating with the most incredible talents working around the globe, these lashes will step it up and set it off!
Lashes ($12.50 U.S. / $15.00 CDN)
#43 Lash Natural length. Wispy bundles that give even flirty fringe. Blend of black and brown hair. (Permanent)
#44 Lash Unique combo of separate bundles at inner corner and dramatic winged outer corner. Blend of black and brown hair. (Permanent)
#45 Lash Half lash Long separate bundles look both wispy and dramatic. Blend of black and brown hair. (Limited Edition)
#46 Lash Full and short. Blend of black and brown hair. (Permanent in MAC Stores)
#47 Lash Extra long side swept hairs combine with fullness at the base to give an edgy look. Blend of black and brown hair. (Limited Edition)
#48 Lash Slightly more dramatic length. Wispy bundles give flirty fringe. Blend of black and brown hair. (Permanent in MAC Stores)
MAC Cosmetics Colour Craft Collection – Backstage at the Photoshoot
Remember a few weeks ago when we were all wondering just how on earth MAC came up with the makeup used in this look?
Time for an Update!
Last week, we came across some behind-the-scenes photos from the Colour Craft photoshoot, and one of the photos showed a Ben Nye palette. After talking with MAC HQ, the Director of Makeup Artistry, Bianca Alexander, walked us through what was used for the photoshoot.
Here’s the breakdown she gave us:
Use Brush 222 to highlight under the left brow with Passionate Eye Shadow.
Blend Bitter Eye Shadow through the inner and center of eyelid with Brush 252.
Use Smolder Eye Kohl to intensify the waterline, and follow with Rapidblack Penultimate Eye Liner on both upper and lower lashline.
Use Brush 219 to blend Passionate Eye Shadow under lower lashline, diffusing the line outward for an airbrushed effect.
Begin design on the left eye by using Brush 242 to shade a circle of Natural Flare Mineralize Eye Shadow at the browbone.
Switch to Brush 219 to shade a circle of Fashion Patch Mineralize Eye Shadow at the temple.
Switch to a clean Brush 242 to shade a circle of Fashion Patch Mineralize Eye Shadow on the eyelid.
Follow by using Rapidblack Penultimate Eye Liner to outline all circle shapes with a delicate black line.
Begin design on the right eye by using Brush 219 to shade a circle of Passionate Eye Shadow at the browbone.
Use Brush 242 to shade a circle at the temple with Natural Flare Mineralize Eye Shadow.
Switch to the previous Brush 242 used to apply Fashion Patch Mineralize Eye Shadow on the left eye, and shade a circle at the crease to complete the right eye.
Follow by using Rapidblack Penultimate Eye Liner to outline all circle shapes on the right eye with a delicate black line.
Apply a generous coat of Zoomblack Zoom Lash Mascara on both upper and lower lashes.
Hydrate and refine lips with an application of Prep + Prime Lip with Brush 311.
Use Beet Lip Pencil to define lips before shading Lipstick in Trimming Talk along the outer edge with Brush 316.
Highlight the center of the lip with Lipglass in Miss Marble and Girlish Romp Mineralize Eye Shadow.
The ever-talented artist Linn recreated the Colour Craft face chart using the products suggested, and she achieved:
M·A·C Shadows are simply the best… sought after by Legends and Lolitas, Punks and Princesses, and all the pretty girls and boys who know what’s killer when they see it! Season after season they show the love – now it’s our turn with Love That Look!
An intensified take on everything incredible about M·A·C Starflash eyeshadow, with a formula so astro-silky, creamy, cushion-like, and pearl-finished, in a fantasia of 12 fabulously frosted shades. Four pearlglide liners to give the people what they want, essential Zoomblack Mascara and the 217 blending and 239 eyeshadow brushes that can make any first-time-tryer a true believer. Love That Look… Everybody interesting does!
Starflash Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
Grand Entrance Frosty neutral peach beige
Dreammaker Frosty yellow gold
Smoke & Diamonds Frosty dirty taupe
Glamour Check! Frosty reddish brown
Strike a Pose Dirty/Deep blue green
Ego Light yellow pink
Fashion Groupie Light blue violet
Unbasic White Bright off white
One-Off Mid-tone green with silver pearl
Rated “R” Bright yellow green
Style Snob Dirty pink brown with gold pearl
Fashion Light grey green with gold pearl
Pearlglide Eyeliner ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
Black Russian Black with navy blue glitter
Rave Deep purple with purple glitter
Molasses Dirty brown with mid-tone brown glitter
Fly-By-Blu Light blue with blue glitter
Zoom Lash ($13.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN)
Zoomblack Rich black
Brush
217 Blending Brush For shading or blending of colour or creamy products ($22.50 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)
239 Eye Shader Brush Soft and dense to shade or blend eyeshadow or emolient-based products. ($24.50 U.S. / $29.50 CDN)
Availability: July 23rd, 2009 and July 30th for North America locations. August 2009 for international.
MAC Makeup Art Cosmetics Collection – Promo / Product Photos
Here are promo photos and product photos for MAC’s fall collection launcing August 20th, 2009. You can read collection details here. Continue reading →
