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MAC Making Pretty Brush Set (136 and 282 Brushes) Review and Photos

MAC Making Pretty Brush Set (136 and 282 Brushes) Review and Photos

Do You Remember the MAC 136?

MAC Making Pretty Brush Set ($100.00) contains one face brush and one eyeshadow brush.  Both brush handles are covered in faux shagreen with rose gold-tinted metal.

136 is a face brush that can be used for "sculpting, blending, and...

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MAC 3N & Runaway Red Lipsticks (Making Pretty)

Two Well-Loved Lipsticks Make a Return in New Clothes

MAC Making Pretty Lipsticks ($28.00 for 0.15 oz. each) are available in two shades: 3N (milky pastel pink) and Runaway Red (rich red-blue).  Both shades are repromotes, though they were well-received shades....

Two Well-Loved Lipsticks Make a Return in New Clothes

MAC Making Pretty Lipsticks ($28.00 for 0.15 oz. each) are available in two shades: ...

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What makes a collection a hit for you?

What makes a collection a hit for you?

What makes a collection a hit for you? Share!

High quality products across the board. Exceptional textures, payoff, or colors.

Thanks to Alison for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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MAC Light Medium Sheer Mystery Powder

MAC Light Medium Sheer Mystery Powder

MAC Making Pretty has a Mystery--Powder That Is!

MAC Light Medium Sheer Mystery Powder ($65.00 for 0.56 oz.) is a sheer, pressed powder. Each year, MAC launches it with their "couture" collection (typically at the end of the year), and this is one of three shades. Light...

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Too Faced Spun Sugar Glamour to Go Palette

Spin, Spin Sugar

Too Faced Spun Sugar Glamour to Go Palette ($22.00 for 0.418 oz.) contains eight eyeshadows (0.03 oz. each), one highlighter (.076 oz.), one bronzer (0.076 oz.), and one lipgloss (0.026 oz.). It's a holiday palette...

Spin, Spin Sugar

Too Faced Spun Sugar Glamour to Go Palette ($22.00 for 0.418 oz.) contains eight eyeshadows...

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China Glaze Escaping Reality Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Escaping Reality Nail Lacquer ($7.00 MSRP for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "neon raspberry pink." It's a vibrant medium-dark pink with a cream finish. There is definitely a neon element to the color, as it is very bright, and it has the signature quick dry...

China Glaze Escaping Reality Nail Lacquer ($7.00 MSRP for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "neon raspberry pink." It's a vibrant medium-dark pink with...

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Too Faced Marshmallow Bunny La Creme Lipstick

A Pale, Warm Pink Not to Be Missed

Too Faced Marshmallow Bunny La Creme Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "marshmallow pink." It's a soft, light-medium pink with subtle yellow undertones. A lot of lighter pinks like...

A Pale, Warm Pink Not to Be Missed

Too Faced Marshmallow Bunny La Creme Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.11 oz.) is...

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What is the oldest beauty product you still own?

What is the oldest beauty product you still own?

What is the oldest beauty product you still own? What is it? Do you still use it?

I have plenty of products that are nearing seven years in age. Powders are fine, though I can't say I use much, if any, of it. I know I've swatched some of my older eyeshadows, at least! I keep glosses and lipsticks...

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shu uemura Smoky Velvet Eye & Cheek Palette

Karl for Shu - The Smoky Velvet Palette

shu uemura Smoky Velvet Eye & Cheek Palette ($65.00 for 0.245 oz.) consists of two silky smooth eyeshadows, three pressed eyeshadows, and one glow-on blush. 1 is described as a "glitter black"...

Karl for Shu - The Smoky Velvet Palette

shu uemura Smoky Velvet Eye & Cheek Palette ($65.00 for 0.245 oz.)...

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