MAC Dark Side Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Dark Side Lipstick The Sultry Season: MAC Dark Side Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep cool-toned burgundy-tinged red with an amplified creme finish.  It’s completely opaque with a very creamy texture.  I love the way it applies–even, smooth–and it wears so well.  I usually get three to four hours with a lot […]

MAC Venomous Villains -- Don't Miss a Thing!

MAC Venomous Villains — Don’t Miss a Thing! Were you off in tropical paradise this weekend? Maybe enjoying the summer weather? Either way, over the weekend we shared a complete preview of everything and anything MAC Venomous Villains. From reviews to swatches to footage of the press event, we’ve got you covered. Below is a […]

MAC Venomous Villains: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations OVERALL, Venomous Villains has some excellent shades and textures; there were very few products that felt like misses and only a couple that disappointed. The majority of products had nice color pay off, soft/smooth textures, and many are flattering across multiple skin tones. There are a […]

MAC Venomous Villains: Maleficent Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Maleficent Review, Photos, Swatches As we continue on, we move to Maleficent‘s (from Sleepy Beauty) “collection,” which includes two mineralize eyeshadow duos, two lipsticks, two lipglasses, one beauty powder, and three nail lacquers. All of the character images are stamped on the products; they are not stickers. You can find […]

MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara Review, Photos

MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara The Tale of Two Mascaras ($18.00) is the latest in mascara innovation from MAC, and though the formula itself isn’t the key innovation here, it’s actually a nice formula. I’m personally a big fan of MAC mascaras — Plushlash is my favorite MAC mascara (and second favorite mascara–Chanel Exceptionnel being […]

MAC To the Beach Collection is Online!

MAC To the Beach Collection is Online! Dust off those credit cards, To the Beach has now launched online @ MACCosmetics.com.  But you have to be SNEAKY.  The full, splashy page is now up on the website!   The collection may officially go live tonight or tomorrow morning… Live!  It’s up on both the U.S. and […]

MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: My Greens -- Limited Edition

MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: My Greens — Limited Edition Next up, greens! 🙂 Some clues… All shades are limited edition (I have all permanent shades in separate palettes) 95% of my limited edition eyeshadows are from 2004-2010, with an emphasis on 2009-2010 There may be duplicates of some limited edition shades Square-shaped shades are from holiday […]

MAC Pret-a-Papier Review is coming!

MAC Pret-a-Papier review is coming… I’m working on it, I promise! My order from MAC literally just arrived at noon (PST) and am working feverishly to get everything up 🙂

MAC "Pop Colour" Collection Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC “Pop Colour” Collection:  Review, Photos, Swatches Debuting today in-store are eight eyeshadow shades, permanent extensions to the freestanding and PRO store eyeshadow ranges. They will only be available in limited quantity and duration at counters (department stores), though. They’re also available online and should be online for as long as they’re permanent (think of […]

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Overall & Round-up

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Overall & Round-up OVERALL, Lillyland is definitely a very bright and colorful collection. It’s something that will catch your eye when you see it on displayer, even if you’re not necessarily into colors. Between the ultra pigmented Cremeblend Blushes and the ultra dazzling Lip Gelees, this is a very bold, bright, […]

MAC Cosmetics Spring Colour Forecast Collection + Photos

MAC Cosmetics Spring Forecast Collection In February 11th, 2010, you’ll see this hit counter…  Debbie confirmed it’ll be in four separate displayers, but on a single day.  Which is worse, because now you can’t spread out the costs! Edited:  Added more product photos! (12/27) Spring Colour 1 Forecast Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN) Bubble […]

The Scarlet Season: MAC Russian Red Lipglass

MAC Russian Red Lipglass The Scarlet Season: MAC Russian Red Lipglass MAC Russian Red Lipglass ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a nearly opaque bright cherry red lipgloss. It’s a beautiful shimmer-less shade of red that goes on easily. MAC’s Lipglass is one of the tackier lipglosses on the market, which is something that I don’t […]

The Scarlet Season: MAC So Scarlet Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC So Scarlet Lipstick MAC So Scarlet Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) was a limited edition shade of a mostly opaque deep ruby red released with the Cult of Cherry Collection. I love the creamy texture of this shade, because it really helps make application a breeze. It can be applied as […]

Win $140 in MAC Style Black Goodies!

Temptalia Gives Away a MAC Style Black Prize Package! It’s my birthday today, but I want to give YOU all something fabulous to celebrate today. We’re having two giveaways – one for Twitter, one for the blog. Good luck!! We’re giving away… Black Knight Lipstick Blackware Glimmerglass Cinderfella Mineralize Eyeshadow Blue Flame Mineralize Eyeshadow Nocturnelle […]

Look - MAC Style Black: Dark Smoky Eyes

MAC Style Black Look: Dark Smoky Eyes Just a quick Style Black I through together this morning before I took a shower. I’m not sold on mineralize eyeshadows whatsoever! I applied these mineralize eyeshadows wet using water-based mixing medium (for better adhesion and to minimize fall out). Admittedly, it’s all over a significantly dark base, […]

MAC Fall Trend F/W '09 Collection

MAC Cosmetics Fall Trend F/W ’09 Collection As designers deepen their fascination with all things architectural, from Raf Simon’s structural dresses for Jil Sander to the futuristic, constructed ‘pod’ shoes that we saw at Balenciaga, so too goes the modern face. The shapes and steely colours in this collection are an expression of the trend, […]

Twitter Giveaway: Win MAC Resolutely Red Lipstick!

Temptalia Gives Away MAC Resolutely Red Lipstick! We’re giving away one (1) MAC Resolutely Red Lipstick, from the limited edition MAC In High Def Collection. All entries must be submitted by September 17th, 2009 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws. Winner will be […]

MAC Style Black Collection - Sneak Peek Promo

Still a month and a half away, MAC’s Style Black Collection continues to create buzz. Slated for September 24th, the collection features a mixture of black shades as well as black-inspired shades (e.g. the mineralize eyeshadows). Are you excited for this upcoming launch? I know I can’t wait for the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator to be […]

MAC Flirt With Fall Collection with Photos

MAC Flirt With Fall Collection 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 […]

MAC Love That Look Collection - Product Photos

Dreammaker MAC Cosmetics Love That Look Collection – Product Photos Here are close-ups of the twelve eyeshadows that debuted with the Love That Look collection! 🙂