Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 MAC Cosmetics: A Mei Review and Swatches
A Mei Amore! Growl! Can I just say how impressed I am over this collection! For starters, the details on the eye shadow palettes are incredible! Beautiful stitching! And, the packaging is to die for, of course! The Biggest hit of this collection, that you will hear me raving on about, is the lipstick, Siss! OMG! If you love neutrals, you have to have this lipstick! In my personal opinion, it is the best true "nude" lipstick out there! But, I knew this lipstick was going to be a hit because it sold out in a matter of hours online. 
LIPSTICKS: Siss, A Muted golden beige (satin). This is a completely nude lipstick. When I hear the term "nude," the first thing that comes to mind is Christian Louboutin nude high heel shoes. And, that is exaclty the color of this lipstick. It is not sheer whatsoever, it is a matte to satin lipstick. I have been on a hunt for a true nude beige lipstick for so long, and I am so excited about this! This literally sold out in a matter of hours when MAC released it online. Good news is MAC has it back online, and it's only a limited supply, So don't miss out! Ruby Woo, A Vivid blush red (matte). This is a very pretty and intense matte red lipstick. I would almost have to describe it as a Christina Auguilera red. I love bold red colors, so I was quite pleased with the color also.
LIPGLASS: She's a star, A Lustre-shined light neutral gold (Frost). This is a must have with the Siss lipstick. Since the lipstick is a matte to satin, the lipglass gives it a polished look, which is gorgeous. Love Rules, A Fuchsia with white sparkle pearl. This is more a a dark fushia pink color with alot of shimmer. The MAC website swatch looks completely lilac purple, and it's not at all! It gives Ruby Woo that kick and shine it needs if you don't like matte lipstick. For those who didn't get a chance at the Malibu Barbie lipglass, from the almost instantly sold out, Barbie loves MAC collection, well Love Rules is VERY VERY similar. The only difference is Love Rules is just a tad bit darker, but, just as shiny and beautiful as Malibu Barbie Lipglass. I'm going to try to get a swatch up today comparing Love Rules and Malibu Barbie.
EYE SHADOWS: Bold Eyes. Three shades of Eye Shadow Venus (S), Freshwater (VP), and Carbon in a compact featuring the traditional needlework pattern of A Mei’s native Taiwan embroidered onto a plaque insert. Venus and Freshwater are MAC standard colors. Freshwater was my favorite out of these colors. Neutral Eyes, Three shades of Eye Shadow Vanilla (V), Mulch (V), and Brown Down (VX) in a black compact featuring the traditional needlework pattern of A Mei’s native Taiwan embroidered onto a plaque insert. All three are MAC standard colors. Overall, the eye shadows packaging was more impressive than the colors. But, if you don't have these colors, it's well worth it. A 213 SE eye brush is included in both palettes.
Overall, I loved this collection. Buy worthy is the lipsticks and lipglasses. If you love nude, and I do mean "nude" Siss lipstick is for you. It can also be spiced up by a pink or peachy lipglass that would look great. I love this color so much, that I'm going to order me another one before they are gone! Update: The Siss lipstick sold out AGAIN, in just hours after MAC recieved some in stock! Ruby Woo lipstick has also sold out. If you had a chance to get this, please let me know how you like it!
{Photo via: Steph's Closet}
Posted by steph at 01:58:am
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CherriesJubilee said on Jan 18th, 2008 3:03 am
I have never been able to afford MAC cosmetics.Those are lovely shades.
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Steph said on Jan 19th, 2008 12:56 pm
I know MAC is truely a makeup investment. I was the same exact way. But, in the long run it really does pay off. If you love eye shadow you really should try at least one shade. That is the only product of MAC that I will sware by. I am actually in the process of testing NYX cosmetics, the next best thing to MAC at a great price. So, stay tuned.
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