LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MINERALIZE! OUR OUTSTANDINGLY POPULAR M·A·C MINERALIZE FOUNDATION/LOOSE GETS A NEW LOOK AND WITH THE 188 DUO FIBRE BRUSH SETS OUT TO CREATE ITS FAMOUS NATURALLY RADIANT FINISH. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A SPOT, A BLEMISH, A DARK CIRCLE TO HIDE, THERE’S NEW MINERALIZE CONCEALER. GOES ON SMOOTHLY, DISCREETLY, WITH A TOUCH OF MOISTURE. SHADE PALETTES GO FROM LIGHT TO DARK. FORMULAS MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL AGES, ALL RACES, AND ALL SEXES. YOU’LL FIND THESE TWO ARE A GREAT MATCH.

Available: February 16, 2012 in North American, March 2012 at international MAC locations

MINERALIZE CONCEALER –  $19.00 U.S./$22.50 CDN

  • NW15
  • NW20
  • NW25
  • NW30
  • NW35
  • NW40
  • NW45
  • NW50
  • NC15
  • NC20
  • NC30
  • NC35
  • NC42
  • NC45
  • NC50


 

MINERALIZE FOUNDATION/LOOSE – $30.00 U.S./$36.50 CDN

  • Extra Light
  • Light
  • Light Plus
  • Medium
  • Medium Plus
  • Medium Dark
  • Medium Deep
  • Dark
  • Dark Deep

 

 

 

BRUSH

188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush  – $34.00 U.S./$41.00 CDN

 

 


Try and Buy a delicious, delovely, delectable, divine, degorgeous, de-with-it, degroovy assortment of Eye Shadow x 4 in wearable brights perfect for Spring. Treat yourself to Lipstick in heavenly hues, mouthwateringly Kissable Lipcolour and Cremeblend Blush. This Spring, shop ‘til you drop with a tongue-in-cheek collection that elevates the everyday into the extraordinary. Whether it’s detergent or diamonds, produce or Prada, everyone loves to shop, shop, shop!

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

  • Innocence, Beware! Light yellow pink (Cremesheen) (Repromote)
  • Naughty Saute Bright pepto pink (Cremesheen)
  • Watch Me Simmer Bright pink-orange (Amplified)
  • Quick Sizzle Bright pink (Matte)
  • Dish It Up Berry pink (Lustre)
  • Runaway Red Rich red-blue (Satin) (Repromote)

Kissable Lipcolour ($19.00 U.S. / $22.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

  • Flaunting It Grey mauve (Repromote)
  • So Vain Muted dirty coral (Repromote)
  • Scan-delicious Blue fuchsia (Repromote)
  • Woo Me Light pinky nude (Repromote)
  • Enchantee Light blue pink (Repromote)

Cremeblend Blush ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

  • Optimistic Orange Bright orange (Repromote)
  • Florida Bright coral (Repromote)
  • Restores Dazzle! Rich plum

Shop & Drop Eyeshadow Quad ($38.00 U.S. / $45.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

  • Hypnotizing Frosted greyed mauve (Frost) (Repromote)
  • Sugar Snack Light pink (Matte)
  • Power Boosted Violet (Veluxe Pearl)
  • Shop & Drop Deep blue (Satin)

Call Me Bubbles Eyeshadow Quad ($38.00 U.S. / $45.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

  • Call Me Bubbles Light tan (Satin)
  • Fresh Daily Orange (Frost)
  • Brash Frosty reddish copper (Veluxe Pearl) (Repromote)
  • Full of Flavour Coral (Matte)

Colour Added Eyeshadow Quad ($38.00 U.S. / $45.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

  • Laundry Daze Light yellow (Satin)
  • Colour Added Bright yellow (Veluxe Pearl)
  • Self-Serve Deep grey (Satin)
  • Pre-Packaged Muted turquoise (Veluxe Pearl)

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Brilliant butterflies, flashy florals and gorgeously geometric graphics…A colourful collaboration

between M·A·C and the artist known worldwide as Vera, who merged fine arts with linens, murals,

textiles and silk scarves in her punchy, painted patterns. Now in shades plucked straight from her

most lavish prints, M·A·C Vera embraces the luxe, lighter-than-air spirit that delivers the kind

of startling, look-at-me statement that defines what it means to be an instant classic.

CRUSHED METALLIC PIGMENT X4 – Suggested Retail Price $34.00 U.S./$40.00 CDN

ALOHA

  • Lantern Light Metallic gold/bronze
  • Campfire Rich copper (frost)
  • Shifting Sands Metallic Champagne (frost)
  • Aloha Dirt cocoa brown (frost)

 

STRAWBERRY PATCH

  • Star Crystal Pink Champagne (frost)
  • Rose Light Metallic Yellow Pink (frost)
  • Strawberry Patch Light blue pink (frost)
  • Moon Rose Bright Dark Pink (frost)

BUTTERFLY PARTY

  • Butterfly Party Bright Lilac (frost)
  • Desert Cloud Deep blue purple (frost)
  • Rain Drop Metallic teal (frost)
  • Moss Garden Metallic silver green (frost)

PEARLGLIDE INTENSE EYE LINER – Suggested Retail Price $15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN

  • Lord It Up Bronze with pearl
  • Industrial Periwinkle grey
  • Designer Purple Iridescent violet
  • Undercurrent Teal with pearl
  • Petrol Blue Deep navy with pearl
  • Black Swan Black with pearl
  • Black Line Black with gold pearl

NAIL LACQUER – $16.00 U.S./$19.00 CDN Suggested Retail Price

  • Midsummer’s Dream Pale pink lilac (creme)
  • Play Day Pale milky coral (creme)

PEARLMATTE FACE POWDER – Suggested Retail Price $28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN

  • Sunday Afternoon Clean bright pink/bright clean
  • fuchsia/soft pale pink with white pearl
  • Flower Fantasy Pale coral with slight gold
  • pearl/slightly blue pale pink/soft pale salmon

PLUSHGLASS – Suggested Retail Price $19.50 U.S./$22.50 CDN

  • Fashion Fanatic Creamy pale pink
  • Pretty Plush Extra soft pink with white pearl
  • Confetti Bright orange coral with soft pearl
  • On A Holiday Bright pink with blue pearl
  • Butterfly Dream Mid-tone violet with blue pearl

M·A·C Vera    Available February 9, 2012 through March 1, 2012

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MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Cosmetics Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish

 

This is why we can never judge a book by its cover.  At first glance I would have thought MAC “Blonde” Mineralize Skinfinish would be too frosty, too pale, and too pink; almost like the perfect storm for a bad look.  I was very wrong.  I’m still not sure what made be even consider swatching this color because normally I wouldn’t give this a second glance, let alone bother to swatch it.  Happy I gave it a chance because this MSF is everything!  I’m a huge fan of MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powders but as a makeup hoarder I have to really be able to justify my makeup purchases because I’m running low on room.  Thankfully this one has a place in my everyday makeup bag.

Blonde is described as a “soft pink to rose degrade”, which is meant to deliver a flawless natural look.  This finish is more natural, less noticeable, and shimmer takes a backseat compared to the other Mineralize Skinfinish.  I personally think it should have its own special packaging and category, but that’s just me.  This is one of the few products I use that truly gives a natural glow that looks like it’s under my foundation and not sitting on top.  This is perfect if you’re going for “oh your skin looks great” versus “wow your makeup looks great”.  I do find myself touching up twice a day, so the wear needs some improvement.  Other than that it’s great.

 

Availability:  MAC Cosmetics stores and counters, maccosmetics.com (limited edition)

Price:  $28.00/ 0.38 oz.

Rating:  A-

 

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette ($50)

  • 12 X Foxy (cream bisque with matte finish), Half Baked (golden-bronze with shimmering finish), Booty Call (shimmering cork), Chopper (copper shimmer with silver microglitter), Tease (creamy pale brown with matte finish), Snake Bite (dark bronze shimmer with metallic base), Suspect (pale golden beige with shimmering finish), Pistol (light gray-brown with shimmering finish), Verve (oyster with shimmering finish), YDK (cool bronze shimmer with metallic base), Busted (deep brown with shimmering finish), Blackout (blackest black with matte finish)
  • Good Karma Shadow/Crease Brush
  • 0.11 oz Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Naked (pinky neutral)
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Double-sided Good Karma Brus

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Double-sided Good Karma Brush

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Double-sided Good Karma Brus

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Double-sided Good Karma Brus

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy, Half baked, Booty Call, Chopper

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy, Half baked, Booty Call, Chopper

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease, Snake Bite, Suspect, Pistol

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease, Snake Bite, Suspect, Pistol

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Verve, YDK, Busted, Blackout

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Verve, YDK, Busted, Blackout

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy, Half baked, Booty Call, Chopper

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy, Half baked, Booty Call, Chopper

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease, Snake Bite, Suspect, Pistol

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease, Snake Bite, Suspect, Pistol

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Verve, YDK, Busted, Blackout

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Verve, YDK, Busted, Blackout

Urban Decay Original Naked Vs. Naked 2 Palette

Urban Decay Original Naked Vs. Naked 2 Palette

Foxy – pale yellow tone beige matte.  I was disappointed with the quality of the color, I just couldn’t get it to show and it looks too chalky.  At best I may be able to use it over other colors but that’s about it.

Half Baked – metallic champagne gold

Booty Call – pale peach tone beige frost

Chopper – penny copper frost with flecks of silver micro glitter

Tease – muted brown-mauve matte.  The quality of this one was disappointing as well, which is bad because this is one of my favorite colors in the palette.  It works a lot better over a pale base patted with an eye shadow brush.

Snake Bite – dirty bronze metallic

Suspect – pale champagne with a balance of yellow and pink

Pistol – frost gray-brown taupe, with green tones

Verve – frost pale pink

YDK – metallic brown with copper and pink tones

Busted – deepened shimmer brown with violet tones

Blackout – matte black.  Another one that fell short in the color payoff department.  If you’re plan on wearing it alone or using it as the main color is may not be the best, but it works great to create depth.

 

Packaging

The Naked 2 is noticeably heavier than its predecessor.  The case if made from painted tin, which I’m sure will catch every nick and dent from being in bag.  The internal components are made with hardened plastics.  I can appreciate the newly added hinge which ensures the case is closed, as oppose to the original Naked Palette that was secured using magnets.  Overall, I like the packaging and it doesn’t feel cheap or heavy, but I wish it was lighter because it’s added weight more weight to my already over capacitated handbag.

Quality and Value

There’s no denying that this is a great value; 12 eye shadows, 1 double-ended eye shadow brush, and a mini Lip Junkie, all for $50.  You can’t beat a deal like that.  With the exception of Foxy, Tease, and Blackout, I found the rest of the colors to be very pigmented and only requiring a single swatch for full opaque color.

If you already own the original, I don’t think you’ll see the need for another palette because they run along the same lines.  But as a makeup lover or collector having both is great and you can alternate the two.  If I could put the two together to make a baby I’ll be one happy girl.  There’s something great about both of them.

Availability:  Urban Decay and Sephora.  If you’re still undecided don’t worry, both the original Naked and Naked 2 are permanent palettes, but they will be in high demand right now.

Price:  $50 – Fill Weight: Eyeshadow: 12 x 1.3g e 12 x 0.05 US oz, Lip Junkie: 3.23ml e 0.11 US fl oz

Rating:  A-

 

P.S. I forgot about the gloss it’ll be posted shortly.

 
CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab Liquid Foundation

CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab Liquid Foundation

CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Liquid Foundation Base

CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Liquid Foundation Base - 1 pump, which was just enough to do my entire face

CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Liquid Foundation Base

CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Liquid Foundation Base - Excess removed then blended with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush. As you can see, the foundation has great even coverage with an airbrush finish. The blemish on my hand is hardly noticeable.

CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Liquid Foundation Base

CoverGirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Liquid Foundation Base - The color is almost perfect but does run a little dark, but I can completely work with it.

See gals… I’m listening to you lovelies and I’m trying more drug stores foundations.  I can honestly say I love the challenge, but I never thought it would be this difficult.  The fact that I can’t swatch the product is a bit of a challenge but I find myself scrutinizing the packaging description more than ever.  I’ve always said that my biggest issue was drugstore foundations are that they lack skin care benefits and color range.  With cosmetic return policies being so easy these days, I find the inability to swatch the color just a minor inconvenience.

I just so happen to find this drug store gem of a foundation on an end-cap near the nail polish at Target in the back off the health & beauty section.  I was surprised to see that it included a base and hydrating serum (by the way of Olay).  This foundation is luxurious!  The single pump was enough for my entire face so I removed the excess and blended using my Real Techniques Buffing Brush.  It glided across my skin and hovered over find lines, it feels almost slippery.  I was pleased with the medium coverage and it felt great on the skin throughout the day.  I was hydrated and didn’t notice an increase in oil production.  I was able to get a full day of wear.

If you’re sensitive to fragrances you may want to hold off on this purchase.  It smells like Olay body moisturizer and I found it to linger a while; it’s a tad annoying and could be a lot lighter.

As for the price point…I think it’s fair.  I went back and forth about this a lot but considering the hydrating benefits and serum that’s in the foundation I feel that it’s fair.

 

Details:

Liquid/ Cream formula

Dispensing pump included

Light-Medium Coverage

Semi-Dewy finish

Hydrating

Great for mature skin

Heavily scented

Availability:  Mass market retailers and drug stores

Price:  $11-13.99

Rating:  B+

 

The Spring 2012 Collection, created by Founder and Creative Director François Nars, stars a mix of bright and playful colors balanced with rich, saturated hues. Nars chose to photograph model Ginta Lapina for the spring campaign, explaining, “Her delicate features and classic beauty made her an ideal fit for a collection that’s at once fresh and fierce.”

After prepping with Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Lhasa Single Eyeshadow was blended onto Ginta’s lids, extending the color to the upper inner corner of the eye. Her brow bone was highlighted with Albatross Highlighting Blush before Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil was swiped across the upper lash line. It was further defined with Rue Saint-Honoré Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner; a winged effect was created in the outer corner. The lower lash was lined with the same pencil and gently smudged. Brows were defined with Blondie Single Eyeshadow; lashes were curled, then brushed with two coats of Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara. Lips were lined and filled in with Amazon Lipliner Pencil, then topped with Valparaíso Pure Matte Lipstick and Misbehave Lip Gloss for shine. The look was completed with Écume Nail Polish on the nails.

To achieve the makeup look in the campaign image, Ginta’s skin was made radiant with Santa Fe Sheer Glow Foundation and set with Eden Loose Powder to create an Immaculate Complexion. Next, Zen Blush was applied to the hollow of the cheek and blended toward the temple for contour; Gaiety Blush was brushed onto the apple of the cheeks for a pop of color.

NARS Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

NARS Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

NARS Cosmetics Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

NARS Cosmetics Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

NARS Valparaiso Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Valparaiso Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Cosmetics Bilbao Lipstick

NARS Cosmetics Bilbao Lipstick

NARS Cosmetics Douce France Trio Eyeshadow

NARS Cosmetics Douce France Trio Eyeshadow

NARS Cosmetics Lhasa Single Eyeshadow

NARS Cosmetics Lhasa Single Eyeshadow

NARS Paramaribo Duo Eyeshadow

NARS Paramaribo Duo Eyeshadow

NARS Cosmetics Gaiety Blush

NARS Cosmetics Gaiety Blush

NARS Cosmetics Diamond Life Nail Polish

NARS Cosmetics Diamond Life Nail Polish

Source

Ginta Lapina totally looks like Eva Marcille in this ad!  Get it Ginta, YSL… NARS….what’s next?

 

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint Plum Mint

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Ginger Mint

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Plum Mint

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Violet Mint, Ginger Mint, Plum Mint

Disclaimer: This product was sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on http://www.addictedtoallthingspretty.com and from Krissy (aka Krissy90220) remain unbiased and unpaid. For more info, feel free to contact the author.

 
Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

They were trying to stop me from taking pics

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

Fake MAC Cosmetics in Downtown LA

I decided to take a trip to Downtown LA as usual and noticed the high amount of fake MAC Cosmetics.  Lo and behold it is there  and in an abundance!

Downtown LA is the place you can go for everything and when I say everything I mean everything and not everything is fake.  I buy plenty of fragrances there all the time.  Here are a few things I observed while downtown on my mission.

  • The vendors insist their product are real…as real as the Easter Bunny
  • One vendor offered to allow me to make an order that she could have shipped to her store from MAC.  But….I don’t know even know where to start with this one.
  • A lot of the vendors had various brands of knock off cosmetics but MAC was by far the most popular
  • The vendors aren’t very camera friendly, but do you think I care?
  • There’s a store front on 7th and Santee right next to a lady that sells socks and t-shirts, will assist you finding your correct color.  So she’s a knock off cosmetics dealer and makeup artist perhaps?

Nonetheless don’t buy MAC from Downtown LA; if you purchased it from The Alley it’s fake so please beware!  Buying counterfeit makeup can have so many negative side affects, you don’t know what is in these products or what adverse affect it’ll have on your skin.  Seeing as how we live in lawsuit happy Los Angeles who are you going to sue when your fake MAC maims your skin?  Is the $10.00 you spent worth losing an eye? I didn’t think so so with that being said don’t buy your MAC off of a street corner.  Bell Sugar has a great post on how to spot fake cosmetics, so if you’re unsure please check it out here.

 

 

 
Sonia Kashuk Luxe - Agent Provocateur Train Case

Sonia Kashuk Luxe - Agent Provocateur Train Case

Spotted at Bella Sugar, this case is great for makeup hoarders like myself, especially when traveling.  I would love to see it a litte bit more compact because I don’t travel with nearly the amount it would take to fill this case but I love the concept and price (only $30 at Target)

 

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