Mac Alluring Aquatic Haul + Swatches

MAC has an upcoming collection called Alluring Aquatic. Set to launch in stores May 22nd. Just like any other Mac collection, it becomes on sale on their website 1 week before the usual launch date. Here are the items that I purchased, along with swatches. Enjoy :)

The collection actually has 3d water droplets on each item!

boxes too!

Now on to the swatches...

Mystical, Pet Me Please Me, Goddess Of The Sea, Enchanted One

 Mystical, Pet Me Please Me, Goddess Of The Sea, Enchanted One

Golden, Refined Golden

Aphrodite Shell, Dephic

Sea Me Hear Me

Golden, Refined Golden, Aphrodite Shell, Delphic, Sea Me Hear Me 

(taken in natural light to get the most accurate color)

Water Deities, Modern Lure

Water Deities, Modern Lure

Sea Worship, Lorelei, Fathoms Deep

Shimmerfish

Sea Worship, Lorelei, Fathoms Deep, Shimmerfish

 

Mac 127 and 233 brushes

 I'd have to say, the shades in this collection aren't your "typical" spring or summer colors, but with this amazing turquoise shiny packaging, works for me! I have to admit, I was sold on the packaging alone. But after seeing some colors, I knew I had to have some!

The eyeshadows were really impressive. Nice and smooth, and very pigmented! The glosses, shockingly are my favorites. I'm not a gloss fan, but the 2 I grabbed I love!! Especially Modern Lure. I don't own any similar shades to that one. The color was opaque, and not sticky at all. Mac totally has my vote on those. Need to grab a back up before it sells out! As for the bronzers, they're ok. The Extra Dimension ones surprised me a bit. I expected them to be more on the sheen, metallic sort of side (like Superb, WOG, and others) but on me they pull more towards a matte/satin type of texture. Didn't expect that at all. Lipsticks I can't really speak on just yet, as I haven't swatched them on my lips. But I can already tell Mystical will be the most unique for me. I don't seem to have anything similar to that shade in my collection. The polish was a win for me as Iv'e been looking for an silver sort of metallic polish lately. So that was right up my alley. Sea Me Hear Me...very pretty! Nice berry shade that I can see myself reaching for this summer. And lastly, as for the brushes...they feel super soft!  Can't wait to try those out!

Overall, I'm happy with the items that I chose. If I could I would pass on Golden Bronzer, and maybe Pet Me Please Me. Those 2 were the least impressive in my opinion. As for my loves... Sea Worship, Lorelei, Modern Lure and Mystical. Hope this helps  :)

Have you purchased anything from this collection? 

Do you plan on doing so?

Mac Proenza Schouler Lipstick Dupes + Comparisons

Hello lovelies! As promised in my previous MAC Proenza Schouler lipstick haul post, I went ahead and swatched some Mac lipsticks that I already own to compare to 3 of the new released shades. Continue reading for comparisons and possible dupes.

Woodrose, Pure Zen, Jubilee, Innocence Beware, Freckletone

Pinkfringe, Naughty Saute, Snob, Pink Friday, Pink Plaid

 Mangrove, Lady Danger, Sail La Vie, So Chaud, Scarlet Ibis

As you can see above, I don't own any dead on dupes for any of the Proenza shades. However, Scarlet Ibis was extremely close to Mangrove. In shade comparison and finish. The Proenza collection is live now on the Mac website, Nordstrom, and Macys. It hits stores this Thursday, April 24th. Hope this post was helpful on deciding what shades you will purchase or pass. 

What are your thoughts? Will you be purchasing anything?

Mac Proenza Schouler Lipstick Swatches

Woodrose, Pinkfringe, Mangrove

 Woodrose

 Pinkfringe

 Mangrove

 Woodrose, Pinkfringe, Mangrove

This collection was set to launch April 3rd, but Mac decided to push the date back a bit further to April 24th. However, Naimies released a few items on the original launch date last week so I went ahead and ordered. They only had the lipsticks and liners I believe. I plan on purchasing the blushes as well once it hits Mac online.

Now for the shades. Woodrose is pretty sheer! Took about 5 passes to get the color shown above. Pinkfringe was a bit better with Mangrove being the most pigmented.  Overall, aside of the pretty packaging (which is always my weakness)  I could've totally passed. No unique shades to me. I have shades very similar in my collection already. I will follow up with a dupe post prior to the collection launching. These lipsticks are more pricier at $22 so I may be able to save some a few bucks :)

Will you be picking up anything from this collection? 

What are your thoughts? 

Tom Ford Blushes: Narcissist, Savage, Flush + Swatches

Narcissist, Savage, Flush

Blushes and lipsticks are 2 of my favorite makeup products! I decided to introduce Tom Ford to my collection. I recently purchased 3 blushes, a 3 lipsticks and 1 eyeshadow quad. Here are the blushes I picked up along with swatches.

Narcisisst

Savage

Flush

 

Narcissist, Savage, Flush (without flash)

Narcissist, Savage, Flush (with flash)

Unfortunately of the 3 blushes above, Narcissist is no longer available. It was discontinued some time ago, but you still may be able to find it at your local Cosmetic Company Outlet. My local one here in NY (Tanger Outlets Deer Park) carries Tom Ford products now. Discontinued ones, along with a few permanent shades ranging from lipsticks, quads, perfume, foundation and more. So if you're interested in trying some products out be sure to check there first as they do offer a discount on that brand :)

Do you own any Tom Ford cosmetics? What are your thoughts?

Sacha Cosmetics Kamaflage Palette

First and foremost I'd like to say a huge hellooo to my followers who have waited patiently as I took a break from blogging, and a big WELCOME and hello to my new followers. So sorry for my recent hiatus but I've been busy with life. Being a wife, a mother of 3, working full time, freelancing part time, and recently completing makeup school can play a huge toll on you. But IM BACKKKK and have so much to share! Makeup and all things girly/glam are a passion of mine, so I look forward to the whole blogging experience that I missed so much! So again, thanks for your support! Its greatly appreciated :)

Now on to my first blog post of 2014!

I recently came across a new makeup line called Sacha Cosmetics. A well know vlogger, blogger, and makeup artist Jackie also know as LilPumpkinPie05 and MakeupGameOnPoint recently did a review on her YT channel for some products from the line. Now after completing makeup school as stated above and learning more in depth information about building a kit, a product she used and reviewed stood out more to me. That would be the Sacha Cosmetics Kamaflage Foundation Palette...

The palette can be worn as foundation, concealer and has the pigmentation of a camouflage cream. Camouflage is a step up from concealer. Its more potent with extreme pigmentation. Used to cover more than your typical blemish. Can camouflage skin imperfections such as vitiligo, hyper pigmentation, port wine stains, tattoos and more! So I just knew it would be great to own one for my kit. I went ahead and ordered the Medium-Dark one online using a discount code that Jackie shared.

Here are a few pics and swatches of the product...

 without flash

top row: Warm Beige, Pure Beige, Almond Beige, Perfect Tan, Perfect Caramel

bottom row: Perfect Honey, Cocoa Beige, Perfect Spice, Perfect Bronze, Perfect Copper

 with flash

swatched in front of window (natural light)

Warm Beige, Pure Beige, Almond Beige, Perfect Tan, Perfect Caramel

Perfect Honey, Cocoa Beige, Perfect Spice, Perfect Bronze, Perfect Copper

As you can see the shade C. Beige which stands for Cocoa Beige is a dead on match for my NC50 complexion. It has a creamy light weight feel, and the coverage is insane! I tried it on a portion of a tattoo of mine and it has amazing coverage!! I will be sure to follow up with an in depth review once I really try it out. If interested in trying any products from their line use the code "JACKIE" for 25% off of your total purchase. 

Have you heard of this cosmetic company? Any thoughts?