Mac Heavenly Creatures Haul

Hey guys, this is just a quickie post to share with you guys the items that I picked up from Mac's Heavenly Creatures collection. I picked up two mineralize skinfinishes and one lipstick. 
I've been really into highlighters lately so I just had to get some of the new msfs from this collection. I got Star Wonder Msf (plumy pink with multidimensional pearl) and Center of the Universe msf (coral with gold shimmer) Both are gorgeous and lets not get started on the swirls. I swear I could stare at them all day! I also got Cut-a-Caper lipstick which is a gorgeous coral pink. 

Mac Center of the Universe Msf

Mac Star Wonder Msf

  
I swatched almost everything from this collection in store and they are all gorgeous. I really think that I will be going back and adding more products from this collection to my own. Btw brown skin beauties do not sleep on Earthshine msf, it is fabulous on brown skin! 


Full Review and Swatches of these products coming soon as usual, so keep a look out. 

Did you get anything from this collection? Let me know in the comments! 

Till next time,

Mac Fashion Sets- Pink Nouveau Lipglass Review and Swatches

Mac recently came out with their Fashion Sets collection that took all of the best selling lipsticks and created matching lipglosses and nail polishes. I had initially given up on getting anything from this collection since I thought that it would not be available here in Trinidad. Lo and behold, I walk into Mac one day looking for the Hey Sailor collection and saw the Fashion Sets for Latin America, I nearly died. The Sets assigned to this region included the Pink Nouveau, Russian Red, Girl about Town, Impassioned, Morange, Please me and Snob sets. 

If you know me then you know I love Pink Nouveau. Its my go-to "look at me pink" so when i heard there was a matching lipgloss I just had to have it. Pink Nouveau because its a satin finish also has a tendency to be a bit drying so a matching gloss is a godsend. 

This Lipglass comes in the standard Mac lipglass packaging which features a clear plastic tube with a black screw top with attached toe-foot applicator. Mac lipglasses are $130 TT.

This lipgloss is a bright blue-toned bubble gum pink that is very similar to the lipstick. Its actually a bit milkier than the lipstick but I still think that Mac really did a great job coordinating this set. You can find my review on Pink Nouveau lipstick here. 


COMPARISON

Mac Pink Nouveau Lipglass and Lipstick (with and without flash)

This lipglass is very well pigmented and almost opaque. It does have a tendency to settle slightly into lines but nothing major. Like all mac lipglasses it has a thick, creamy and sticky formula that helps with wear time. I actually really despise the stickiness of Mac lipglasses and is the reason I dont buy mac's lipglasses. This ofcourse is a personal choice and this may not bother some at all. This lipglass lasts about 2 hours on me. 

Swatches

Pink Nouveau Lipglass without flash

Pink Nouveau Lipglass with flash

Pink Nouveau Lipglass and Lipstick worn together without flash

Me wearing this Pink Nouveau Lipglass

Pink Nouveau Lipglass without and with flash

Pink Nouveau Lipglass and lipstick without and with flash

Overall 

If you are a fan of Mac lipglosses or of Mac's Pink Nouveau lipstick then I highly reccomend getting this one. Its the perfect bright barbie pink gloss. 


Did you get any of the new lipglasses to match your favorite Mac lipstick? What do you think of them?


Love and Barbie pink lipgloss

Mac's Pink Nouveau Lipstick: Review and Swatches

Hey dolls, what are your plans this weekend? I hope to get a chance to see the new Avengers movie. So excited to see the return of Thor. Anyways back to the blogging.  I never considered myself a “pink girl” but I’ve recently noticed a trend in my lipstick loves…pink! Today I bring you another pink mac lipstick and this one is by far my favorite pink lipstick ever…yes I said ever! From the title of this post I’m sure you know by now that its Mac’s Pink Nouveau lipstick. I've had Pink Nouveau for about a year now and have never really got around to doing a full review on it. So when I saw that i was being promoted with the new Mac Fashion Sets Collection, I decided this was a good a time as ever to share my love of Pink Nouveau. 

Pink Nouveau is the perfect blue toned bright pink. This is a true Barbie pink. Although its very cool toned I feel like this lipstick works well on a variety of skintones and looks lovely on brown-skinned beauties. Girls with really yellow undertones will notice that this lipstick will pull a little purple/lilac on them. For those of you who aren't comfy wearing this lipstick alone I suggest a lipliner to help make this shade more wearable. Try a bright pink or magenta liner or for those of you more daring a plum or purple lipliner looks amazing paired with this. Adding a gloss also helps not make your bright pink lips stand out too much.  

This lipstick is a Satin finish so its a bit semi matte and tends to be a little drying on my lips like most satins from Mac. To combat the crustly lip look be sure to prep you lips well before applying this lipstick. I recommend exfoliating you lips and using a lip balm or primer for added moisture. 

SWATCHES

Here are a few photos of me wearing Pink Nouveau

Note: This is a look at me type of lipstick. So yes you will get looks. To avoid looking over-done I suggest keeping your other makeup fairly simple. Perfect skin, natural blush and neutral eyes or even cat eyeliner looks perfect with this lipstick. And finally lipliner is your friend ladies. 

Overview

Brand: MAC

Shade: Bright Barbie Pink

Finish: Satin

Status: Permanent

Price: TT$ 130.00 US $14.50

What do you think of this shade? Do you own this lipstick? 

Barbie Pink Kisses

Mac Force of Love Lipstick- Review and Swatches

So if you follow my blog then you probably saw that I picked up Mac’s Force of Love lipstick when it launched here in Trinidad. I’m only now getting around to doing this review so bear with me. By the way, this lipstick sold out in just one day on the Mac website! 

Mac’s Force of Love is a part of the Mac Chen Man: Love and Water collection. Force of Love is described as a vivid honeysuckle pink by Mac. In my opinion it’s a bright coral-pink. And when I say bright I’m not exaggerating this lipstick is near neon.  It’s just an amazingly beautiful color.

In terms of formula this lipstick is a matte but it’s one of the new matte finishes from Mac so it’s not drying or difficult at all. In fact this lipstick applies well and gives complete, opaque coverage.  It also lasts a really long time on the lips as most mattes do. I get about 5-6 hours normal wear. Less if I’m eating or drinking. 

One thing to note about this lipstick is that it does tend to cling to any flaking or dry skin so it’s very important to exfoliate your lips prior to using this lipstick. A lip primer is always a good idea or simply let a lip balm sit on your lips prior.

SWATCHES

With Flash

  

Overall I LOVE this lipstick. Actually I’m obsessed with it. I’ve been wearing this everywhere for the last two weeks. It’s definitely a statement lipstick that’s not for the faint of heart. I love pairing this with a sexy cat eye and my favorite peachy-pink blush.

What do you think about this lipstick? Were you able to get your hands on it? If not, I have a surprise for you….

Xoxo Chantel