Mac's new Studio Waterweight foundation is a great addition to their permanent range. Serum foundations are huge right now. It's the "it" formula every brand is releasing from drugstore to Armani. Mac's is no exception in quality. 

I love this foundation for my dryer skin. It has a glowy sheen (no glitter) and doesn't accentuate any dry patches I might have. I find that it does become a tad bit too glowy towards the end of the day but it's nothing a little setting powder can't tackle. I think this will be great as a winter foundation because of that though. It doesn't feel greasy, just moisturized throughout the day. I'm not sure if those of you with oily skin would enjoy this product or not. It's worth a try to go to your local counter or store and test it out though!

The coverage is light to medium but buildable. I purchased shade NW20 and at first glance I thought it might be too dark but once blended, it looked perfect! It's a super natural finish that still lets your skin shine through. 

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Today's lip of the day is a combination of Urban Decay's 24/7 Lipliner in the shade Deep and Mac's Yash lipstick. The two make an interesting combination with the rosy brown tones of Deep combined with the yellow tinged brown of Yash. I would definitely wear this look again in the future! What was your lip combo today? 

Mac has released a group of eyeshadow palette that come with 9 of their shadows but in mini form. I believe these are permanent additions.

I would say they are about the size of a dime, maybe a little larger. I didn't know this when I first ordered but it is actually pretty nice for traveling. The case is compact and sleek with the shadows protected behind the clear plastic to reveal what shades are inside (I love that feature).

The only negative I can think of is when you run out of one of the colors, how do you refill it? Unless Mac is coming out with mini refills for these palettes, it's kind of a bummer. But I guess that kind of goes with any eyeshadow palette that is not refillable... 

The palettes each cost $40 and include mostly permanent shades but do include one or two new colors. The pigmentation is pretty standard Mac. I would suggest using a primer underneath for higher color payoff but other than that I really like this concept. 

This is the Burgundy palette that includes a monochromatic color scheme leaning towards burgundy shades. I like the fact that I can just grab this palette when I have that certain color palette in mind. That's another really great travel aspect with these, each palette has a color theme so just grab that color group and go!

Find it here!

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It's happened, Mac as announced the release dates for their upcoming Cinderella collection! I cannot wait and the fact that it is being released online the day before my birthday makes it even more special! What can I say, it's the Disney princess and makeup addict in me. 

So far I definitely need the eyeshadow palette and the highlighter. I thought the packaging would be a little more than it is but the color is still perfect. 

Availability: February 26th, 2015 online at maccosmetics.com, March 5th, 2015 at select MAC locations (North America), March 2015 at select locations (International).

*All images and release dates found at Temptalia.com

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Feeling festive as the holidays approach? Try anything crimson! Mac's new limited edition Red Red Red collection is just that, red! From lips to eyes they have you saturated in the seductive hue.

As if having the new Pantone Color of the Year be a rich burgundy brown wasn't enough, I am super excited to try these red themed eyeshadows from Mac. I've been really into the red/burgundy/rust eyeshadow trend lately and this just adds to my fire. How about you guys, will you be trying out this daring red look?

Find it here!

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Mac always has a great collection during the holiday season and it is definitely one of the brands I look forward to checking out this time of year. Although the last couple years their pigmentation in limited edition palettes has been below average some of them are still worth checking out. 

This year, like every year, I purchased their smoky eye holiday palette. I am always drawn to those types of colors and I know it is something I will use on a regular basis. This year's palette is a nice collection of 8 colors that include both matte and shimmer. It also includes their permanent shadow in Satin Taupe which is one of my all time favorite eyeshadows.

The pigmentation of this wasn't fantastic, I wanted a little bit more but when i applied it to my eyes with my brushes it applied much better than I thought and looked a lot better than it did when I swatched the colors below with my finger. So definitely keep that in mind. I would also suggest going to your local Mac store or counter to check these out in person. 

Find the palette here!

The Shades:

Fancy Dress - matte white beige 

Kid - soft beige

Honey Lust - coppery shimmer with golden sparkles

Satin Taupe - taupe with a silver shimmer

Forgery - white sparkle

Divine Rule - frosted grey mauve

Noble Spirit - matte warm black brown

Carbon - matte black

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Mac has just started releasing their holiday 2014 collection and some of the pieces look pretty awesome. I purchased two products so far, this Modern Majesty pigment is one of them and I'm so happy I got my hands on it. The one thing I will say that disappointed me is that the permanent pressed pigments are much larger and this is regular eyeshadow size for the same price. But, pressed pigments do last a long time so I still think it's worth it since it is limited edition. 

Anyway, the color is a beautiful kind of duo chrome burgundy plum but when watched it turns kind of reddish brown. I really love the tones this has and it's really elegant. This is also a really gorgeous color for fall. 

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The black lip. A uniquely classic and striking look that for some can seem hard to pull off. But with the right products and a mysterious attitude, anyone can rock it! Here is a collection of my favorites and some top selling black lip products.

Lipstick Queen - Black Tie Optional Gloss

The perfect black gloss smooth and slippery but also a little sticky. This is perfect for the beginner looking to expand their horizons. Find it here.

Lipstick Queen - Black Tie Optional Sheer Lipstick

The black stocking for your lips. I love this for a seductive day to night black lip. Another great product for the beginner. It deepens and neutralizes your natural lip color with its sheer black veil of color. 

Mac Mattene Lipstick - Midnight Media

A limited edition matte shade perfect for a long lasting midnight pout. It's complete with an eggplant undertone. 

Mac Cremesheen Lipstick - Black Knight

Limited edition but not limited on its beautiful black pigment, it's a super black creamy lipstick with an added shiny finish.

Mac Glimmerglass - Blackware

The perfect black lipgloss. Sheer but can be built up to a certain point. I love the slippery texture.

Rimmel London Stay Glossy Lip Gloss - Black Diva

A perfect drugstore addition to your night loving collection. It's sheer but adds the perfect patent leather shine to your favorite black lipstick. Find it here.

Wet N Wild Lipstick - Pagan Angel

The cheaper option for those wanting to test out the full black lip look. Find it here.

NYX Retractable Lip Liner - Black Lips

The perfect black lip liner to use with any of these products or to pare with the perfect red lip. A drugstore option with a high end feel. 

Lime Crime Velvetines - Black Velvet

A no going back option! This is the deepest, richest, mattest black you can get. It's a liquid lipstick formula but dries to a velvet matte finish in minutes. Find it here.

Lime Crime Lipstick - Styletto

A basic black lipstick with slight shine. Not heavy but still opaque in their classic purple packaging. Find it here.

OCC Lip Tar - Tarred

True black liquid lipstick formula that dries matte. A little goes a long way with this. You can also use this to darken any of your favorite lip colors. Find it here.

OCC Tarred & Feathered Lip Balm Duo

Probably one of my favorite lip products I own. It's a duo with both a black and a white balm which can be used individually or mixed to make a grey lip but also meant to darken or brighten/lighten your favorite lip colors. Find it here.

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick - 50 Satin Black

The makeup artist's black lipstick. It's a satin opaque texture that has staying power. A classic. Find it here.

Urban Decay Lipstick - Oil Slick

A sadly discontinued product but I had to mention it. It's a sheer glittering charcoal grey. Not black but another great option for the beginner or a daytime look. It leaves a beautiful effect on the lips.

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This is the second and final piece I had interest in from Mac's Rocky Horror collection. This pigment is definitely a good time! I have a love and obsession with anything rosy, red, burgundy, etc. I think it's because I have blue eyes so I find that those types of shades bring them out the most. The color is a shimmering cranberry with cranberry glitter. It's perfect and this container will last me forever!

This color really called to me and I am so glad I purchased it. I plan on using this as eyeliner for the holidays. I can also see this looking really cool mixed into nail polish or to top off a lipstick! 

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After waiting very impatiently to order this palette from Mac's Rocky Horror Picture Show collection (wew, try saying that ten times fast!), it finally arrived! I absolutely love the smoky muted tones and can't get enough of that burgundy and steel blue! The colors are all pretty creamy except Carbon as usual is a little stiff. I understand why they always have this issue with that color in limited edition collections, oh well. Other than that this one is a gem. It could probably use one medium blending shade in the mix too but Oh, Rocky! is decent for that job. 

Overall if you are fan of film or just on the lookout for some moody colors I would definitely recommend this palette. It will make a perfect travel companion with its sleek magnetic case and variety of colors. 

Find it here.

The Shades:

Oh, Rocky! - ivory silver

Crystal - iridescent pale lavender

Blackberry - matte muted burgundy plum

Graphic Style - charcoal gray shimmer

Heavy, Black, and Pendulous - steel blue with shimmer

Carbon Black - matte black

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Out of all the pieces from the Brooke Shield's Mac collection the only one that really called to me was the bronzer in Scone. It looked like the perfect amount of warmth and I was right. 

Scone is a medium peachy beige with an almost reddish tint in the pan but when applied it brings out the brown you would expect from a bronzer. I don't think it would work as a bronzer on deeper complexions as it's subtle, though it is buildable so you might want to try this out in person if possible. The complexion that would find this most useful would be fair to medium light in my opinion. 

I love the healthy color it adds to my face. This will definitely be a favorite for the cooler months when my skin is on the even fairer side. Find this beauty here. 

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Products Used:

Lorac Pro 2 Palette - Buff, Beige, & Navy

Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream - Light/Medium

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder - Dim Light

Too Faced Perfect Lip Liner - Perfect Nude

Mac Lipstick - Blankety

NYX Brow Pencil - Charcoal

Younique 3D Fiber Mascara

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