MAC Glitter and Ice for Holiday 2011

 MAC plans to feature Olympic skater and three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir in their upcoming Glitter and Ice Holiday Collection

The New York Post reported that Weir was in Miami earlier last month shooting promotional materials for the cosmetic line, which he uses during competition.Weir is sitting out the 2011-2012 ice-skating season to oversee his nonskating ven tures, including the MAC deal, his dress line and a reality show, "Be Good Johnny Weir," on Sundance Channel.

More details about this collection as it becomes available.

Product REVIEW and THOUGHTS: EOS Lip Balm - Smooth Sphere

eos lip balm that makes you smile.

Long-lasting moisture

Shea butter & vitamin E

Smoothes on clear

New smooth sphere precisely glides on to lips

Twist-off top

Gluten-free

Paraben-free

Petrolatum-free

Phthalate-free

eos lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.


My Thoughts:

The packaging is unique, its sphere shape makes it different then the traditional lip balm look. Its non slip, twist-off top makes it easy to hold on to. My first purchase was the Lemon Drop with SPF 15. Its natural lemon flavor was not over powering as one may think when they see lemon as a key ingredient. As for the texture it was not sticky or greasy, and it applied smoothly. It was a good 3-4 hours between applications. I like the fact that it has SPF 15 included in it, especially with the summer months coming up.   

All in all I am pleased with this purchase. I did go out and purchased 2 additional lip balms Summer Fruits, Sweet Mint. I think this product is worth the amount, and I would purchase it again.

Size: .25 oz (7g)
Price: $3.29 USD

Available at: Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Target or online at www.evolutionofsmooth.com

Makeup Expiration Dates

Question: Does an expiration date apply when it comes to makeup?

According to a March 9, 2000, FDA report (revised October 15, 2002), "There are no regulations or requirements under current United States law that require cosmetic manufacturers to print expiration dates on the labels of cosmetic products. Manufacturers have the responsibility to determine shelf life for products. Consumers should be aware that expiration dates are simply ‘rules of thumb,’ and that a product’s safety may expire long before the expiration date if the product has not been properly stored. Cosmetics that have been improperly stored – for example, exposed to high temperatures or sunlight, or opened and examined by consumers prior to final sale – may deteriorate substantially before the expiration date. On the other hand, products stored under ideal conditions may be acceptable long after the expiration date has been reached.”


Behind most cosmetic products is a small yet noticeable picture of a open jar or a open container. Printed on that jar or container is a number and the letter "M" listed next to it. This information will determine approximately how many months that particular product may be good for according to the manufacturer.

For cosmetic products that may not have a expiration date listed on it, the following information can be used as a guideline to determine the appropriate time to throw out any old makeup.


Foundation: 3-6 months

Concealer: Wand applicator concealers should be tossed within 6 months since they’re likely to grow bacteria. Stick, twist-up tubes, or compact concealers can last up to 12 months, especially if you use a makeup brush to apply the product.

Pressed powder cosmetics: Facial powder, blush and eyeshadow should be thrown out after one year. If you get an eye infection, however, you’ll have to toss out any eyeshadow you’ve used, to avoid re-infecting yourself.

 Lip gloss and lipstick: 1 year

Mascara: You should always replace mascara after 3 months. And toss it immediately if it becomes dry, or you develop an eye infection. Remember: Never, ever
share mascara!

Eye and lip pencils: If you sharpen them every few days, makeup pencils can last a year or longer. It’s time to trash them when they become dry, crumbly, and hard to apply.

All-natural cosmetics: Because these products do not contain preservatives, they should be used or discarded within 6 months.

Another great source of information to determined the shelf life or expiration date of a particular cosmetic item would be to visit http://checkcosmetic.net.

Checkcosmetic is a site that is able to search for the expiration date based on the brand and the batch code that is printed on all cosmetic products. This batch code can consist of letters or numbers and even at times both.

So what better time to pull out all of your makeup and start reviewing what items may need to be thrown out. Many makeup brands (if they haven't done so already) will be launching their 2011 Spring/Summer Collections. This is the perfect time to update your own makeup collection.

Happy shopping!!! ☺

MAC Semi-Precious Collection for Summer 2011

U.S. Launch Date: July 7th 2011
International Launch Date: July 2011

We can all admire a woman with a 30-carat diamond. But the new dazzle is Semi-Precious. Gems that are rare in spirit, rich in substance and worn not as jewels but far more fluidly, on the skin. In MAC Semi-Precious, three mineralize formulas just became richer with the infusion of four finely milled gems each bringing their own earthy and spiritual affluence to the mineralize collection.
Consider the beauty of bronzeite with the regal golden-bronze flashes; mysteriously electric black tourmaline; golden glittering pyrite and lepiodlite, a calming crystalline lilac stone. Imagine the impact, gleam, and depth of color as they work their mystique on Mineralize Eye Shadows, Mineralize Skinfinishes and Mineralize Blush. Setting them off: Lipsticks, Cremesheen Glass, Zoom Fast Black Mascara, Mineralize Satin Finish SPF 15 Foundation, Mineralize Face + Body Lotion and Revitalizing Energy Mineralize Charged Water.
For skillful application, four new limited-life split fiber brushes a concise half and half compilation of natural and synthetic fibres both sides deposit and distribute color for a soft diffused look use the natural side; for an application the blends, buffs and fuses the color to the skin, use the synthetic. Like any limited edition, these elements start off rare, and tend to get rarer… get rich while you can!

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

• Gem of Roses Mid-tone strawberry pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Lush Amber Light nude beige (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• One of a Kind Mid-tone rosy neutral (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Musky Amethyst Deep plum (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Cremesheen Glass ($18.50 U.S. / $22.00 CDN)

• Geo Pink Strawberry pink (Limited Edition)
• Natural Flare Light caramel nude (Limited Edition)
• Pure Magnificence Light grey pink (Limited Edition)
• Looks Like Sin Mid-tone reddish plum (Limited Edition)
• Richly Revered deep brown plum (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Blush ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

• Feeling Flush Melange of pink, deep blue-pink, soft brown (Limited Edition)
• Warmth of Coral Melange of peach and coral (Limited Edition)
• Pressed Amber Melange of nude, beige, brown (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Skinfinish ($28.00 U.S. / $33.50 CDN)

• Semi-Precious Pearl Beige champagne base with inner circle of white, plum, bronze (Limited Edition)
• Semi-Precious Crystal Pink Pink champagne base with inner circle of pink, mid-tone green, bronze (Limited Edition)
• Semi-Precious Rose Quartz Rosy pink base with inner circleof silver, lime, white-pink copper (Limited Edition)

Brushes

• 128 Brush Split fiber cheek brush ($32.00 U.S. / $38.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• 179 Brush Split fiber angled buffer brush ($47.00 U.S. / $56.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• 234 Brush Split fiber blending brush ($22.50 U.S. / $27.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• 235 Brush Split fiber all-over eye brush ($30.00 U.S. / $36.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Eyeshadow ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

• Blue Sheen Navy, black, peach melange (Limited Edition)
• Dark Indulgence Forest green and black melange (Limited Edition)
• Smoky Ruby Burgundy and black melange (Limited Edition)
• Golden Glaze Gold and black melange (Limited Edition)
• Rare Find Violet, brown, gold melange (Limited Edition)
• Jade’s Fortunate Bright yellow, blue, lime, black melange (Limited Edition)
• Mint of Sapphire Pink violet, teal, copper, blue melange (Limited Edition)
• Faux Gold Coral, gold, lime, bronze melange (Limited Edition)
• Quartz Fusion Soft pink, silver, deep pink melange (Limited Edition)
• Unsurpassable Green, teal, purple, copper melange (Limited Edition)
• Clarity White, copper, grey melange (Limited Edition)
• Mineral Mode White, copper, grey melange (Limited Edition)

Zoom Fast Black Lash ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

• Deepest Black Deepest black (Permanent)

Mineralize Charged Water ($22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Revitalizing energy – this refreshing hydrating mist rebalances the complexion and instantly replenishes the skin. infused with minerals that are essential in helping skin stay healthy and young looking.

Mineralize Face & Body Lotion ($29.50 U.S. / $38.00 CDN) (TBA)

This gentle non-sensitive rich moisturizing lotion can be used on the face and body and is free of fragrance and color.

MAC & Gareth Pugh Collection for Fall 2011

MAC has just announced that they will be collaborating with fashion designer Gareth Pugh for a collection that will launch this November. This Fall collection will feature special packaging, color products and accessories.

From MAC:

"Today, M·A·C Cosmetics confirmed an upcoming collaboration with designer, Gareth Pugh. The brand will celebrate the partnership with Gareth next month at a cocktail party in New York City in anticipation of the global launch starting November 2011. The collection will include multiple colour products and accessories in special packaging. M·A·C has supported Gareth since he first began showing his collections nearly seven years ago".

Gareth Pugh is best known for his otherworldly backstage style which focuses heavily on his much preferred palette of black, white and grays. Many celebrities such as Rihanna, Beyonce and Lady Gaga have been seen wearing many pieces from his collection.

I will be updating my blog as more details become available about this collection.  

M.A.C. Blogger Obession Collection

What would you do if M.A.C contacted you with a opportunity to create your own eyeshadow or lipglass?

Well M.A.C did just that for 9 very lucky bloggers.

These 9 lovely ladies and M.A.C. collaborated a new collection called, "Blogger Obsession". This limited-edition collection will feature eyeshadows and lip gloss, that will only be available between June 21st - August 2nd at Maccosmetics.com only! Below is a listing of the items that will be in this exclusive online collection.

Eye Shadows:

Beauty Blogging Junkie, Amber Katz
Sparkle Neely, Sparkle - A deep rusty brown with champagne-colored sparkle


Temptalia, Christine Mielke
Jealousy Wakes - Seething emerald green with teal and gold pearl


Lipstick Powder N Paint, Lesley Ellen Mirza
Parisian Skies- A muted grey-blue


The Makeup Girl, Lianne Farbes
Hocus Pocus - Dark sooty grey with silver pearl


Lipglass:

Makeup and Beauty Blog, Karen Monterichard
Evolution Revolution - A warm peachy pink with subtle purple, green and blue micro glitter


Afrobella, Patrice Yursik
All Of My Purple Life - Deep purple/grape with subtle sparkle


Beauty Maverick, Lily Nima
Caqui - Persimmon orange

The Shades of You, Aileen De Los Angeles
Sonoran Rain - Deep coral-red with gold and silver pearl

Nitrolicious, Wendy Lam
Nitro:licious 2046 -Intense shiny red

A soon as this collection launches I'll keep you posted on what items I've purchased.

MAC SURF, BABY! COLLECTION

Just in time for summer MAC has launched their Surf, Baby! Collection.

This collection features bright, bold and sun-kissed colour that captures the spirit of summer. The limited-edition packaging is fun and refreshing, which is a nice temporary change from the traditional packaging.

This collection offers so many pieces that are beyond tempting. Be sure that certain items will be sold out within weeks if not days. It's been reported that some locations my have already sold out in some pieces. I made it a point to head to my local MAC store this past Thursday and pick up some of my personal favorites from this collection.



Some of the items I picked up:

My Paradise Cheek Powder

This Cheek Powder is Coral in color with a Gold spray overlay. My Paradise is sure to compliment any shin tone.

Eyeshadows:


















1.  Saffron   (Deep Coral/Caramel...  Satin Finish)
2. Surf USA (Aqua/Teal Pearl... Frost Finish)
3. Sun Blonde (Mustard Yellow/Gold...Frost Finish)

These eyeshadows are very pigmented, and with  great base or primer the shadow will last longer and will not crease.

Powerpoint Eye Pencil:

Blue Moon

The MAC Powerpoint Pencil is Teal with Gold pearl and will enhance your eyes and make a perfect contrast for the mascara and eyeshadow.

Lipsticks:

Bust Out (on left): Is a pink/purple color (similar to Up The Amp) with a luster finish 

Hibiscus (on right): Is a reddish coral color.  Great for summer!


Lipglass:

Strange Potion: Is a re-promote from the Venomous Villains Collection. However it's a beautiful coral lipglass that no girl should be with out this summer.


MAC's  Surf, Baby! Collection has more many more pieces to it, however these are the few that appealed to me. If you haven't done so already, differently head out to your local MAC store or counter to view more from this collection.