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BH Cosmetics x ItsMyRayeRaye Palette - Swatches, Review, and Photos

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Hey everyone!

Today I have a review of the BH Cosmetics x ItsMyRayeRaye Palette. This palette isn't a new release, launching about a year ago but I wasn't really tempted until I saw Nisipisa do a travel makeup look with this palette. After that, I saw it on sale at my local ULTA for 50% off so I figured it was a sign to try it.
BH Cosmetics x ItsMyRayeRaye Palette - Swatches, Review, and Photos
BH Cosmetics x ItsMyRayeRaye Palette - Swatches, Review, and Photos

I've only owned one BH Cosmetics palette before (their Foil Eyes palette) and none of the mattes so I wasn't sure what to expect. Click through to read my thoughts, see swatches, and more photos!

MAC x Patrickstarrr Floral Realness Full Face Kit in Me So Chic: Review, Photos, and Swatches

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Hey everyone! Today I have a review, swatches, and three looks using the MAC x Patrickstarrr Floral Realness Full Face Kit in Me So Chic. This limited edition collection is the second collaboration between MAC and Patrickstarrr. I wasn't really feeling Patrickstarrr's first collection since it felt just too neutral but when I saw the Floral Realness collection and the purple tones, it was just so gorgeous.


MAC x Patrickstarrr Floral Realness Full Face Kit in Me So Chic

I loved that Patrickstarrr did two versions with color while also balancing brightness. The Me So Chic Kit has purples in the quad with pinks and peaches in the lip and face products to contrast. The Me So Fleek Kit has brighter pink, purple, and blue together and I think you would be able to find one collection to suit your style. 

Each limited edition kit comes with a full sized Eyeshadow Quad, Lipstick, Lipglass, and Powder Blush Duo. 

Click through to read my thoughts, see swatches, and a look using the kit


Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint in Medium: Review and Swatch

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Today I have a review on the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint in Medium. Though one of the earlier products to be released from the line, I was a little hesitant to purchase it at first because it didn't appeal to me at all with its claims of super sheer coverage.

However, it's funny how the pendulum swings when it comes to makeup trends and preferences over time. I used to be someone who wore either medium to full coverage foundation or no foundation at all and now I've come to appreciate the look of a lighter coverage foundation. This is even with my uneven skintone and hyper pigmentation because it doesn't look so "done" while subtly evening it out. 

Enter the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint. This retails for $26.00 for 30ml/1.0 oz and comes in a squeeze bottle with a dropper top, very utilitarian.


Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint in Medium

I have oily skin so I wasn't too sure how my face would fare with the Perfecting Skin Tint. Click through to read my review and thoughts on the product!


The Bronzer for People Who Don't Use Bronzers: Makeup Geek Bronze Luster in Tawny

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Today I have a review on the Makeup Geek Bronze Luster in TawnyOf all the things I've talked about on the blog, you might have noticed (or not noticed) the fact that I don't talk about bronzer that much. If I'm honest, I think I could count the number of bronzers I've owned in my life on one hand. Makeup Geek had a great Mystery Box deal where you could get a bunch of their products for a great discount so I wanted to give it a try, even knowing the set came with a bronzer. 

The Makeup Geek Bronze Luster Bronzer was released as part of their In the Nude Collection earlier this year; there are three shades available: Sun-Kissed (for light skin tones), Tawny (for medium skin tones), and Burnished (for deeper skin tones). 


Makeup Geek Bronze Luster in Tawny Photo

Click thru to read my review, see photos, and my swatch!


Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby: Swatches and Review

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(Just a reminder, don't forget to enter my blog hop giveaway for either a Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid or Anastasia Modern Renaissance palette or $40 Sephora/ULTA gift card so you're eligible for the $350 cash giveaway. It ends tomorrow at midnight!)

Hey everyone!

Today I have a review of the Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby.  I don't think anyone in the beauty community missed out on hearing about Fenty Beauty/Rihanna's makeup line and I wanted to make sure I didn't miss out. Given Rihanna's penchant for color, I was rather interested in seeing how inclusive their foundation was and how there was such a variety of highlighters to fit so many skin tones.


Fenty Beauty Killawatt Highlighter in Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby

I went back and forth between the highlighters; I swatched a few of the duos and the single Metal Moon before I decided on Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby. 

Product shot of Fenty Beauty Killawatt Highlighter in Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby

Click through to read my review and see my swatches of the Killawatt Highlighter!

It Cosmetics Confidence in Your Glow Face Palettes - Review and Swatches

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Hey everyone!

Today I have a review on the It Cosmetics Confidence in Your Glow, a three-in-one highlighter, blush, and bronzer palette. These are marketed as a "Skin-Transforming Healthy Flush Blushing Bronzer". As a whole, It Cosmetics bases their brand on being a merge of both skincare and makeup, especially their choice to collaborate with plastic surgeons for many of their products.


What's interesting is that it promises your highlighter, blush, and bronzer in one sweep, yet the colors in the pan are running vertically/top to bottom instead of horizontally/left to right. Using a brush to sweep across left to right does a better job at blending the colors together instead of creating a gradient effect of highlighter, blush, and bronzer across your cheeks, but the color you get is still beautiful.

Click through for my review and swatches!

Glossier Cloud Paint in Dusk - Swatches and Review

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Hey everyone! 

Today I have a review on the Glossier Cloud Paint, the brand's new cream-gel blush launch. Glossier makes some pretty lofty claims about all their products (no one garners a case of FOMO (fear of missing out) like Glossier does) so I couldn't resist getting this along with their Boy Brow (which I reviewed here).



Click through to read my review and see my swatches!

Essence Pure Nude Highlighter in Be My Highlight - Swatch and Review

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Hey everyone! Today I have a review of the Essence Pure Nude Highlighter, a baked highlighter that's a new addition to the line. I've been on a real highlighter kick and have been snatching up many of the drugstore I could find. I was so tempted by the fact that it was less than $5.00 so I thought it was so worth a try. You've probably been hearing a lot about this highlighter lately and I'm here to say it's worth the hype!
 Essence Pure Nude Highlighter in Be My Highlight

Where to Purchase: Essence, ULTA, ULTA stores
Price: $4.49 for 6.5 grams/.22 oz
Do they test on animals?: The company does not test on animals.
Packaging: The Pure Nude Highlighter comes in a black compact with a clear lid.


Essence Pure Nude Highlighter in Be My Highlight

Formula:


Essence says "Bring out your natural glow with this baked powder that has a slightly marbled effect. Works on any skin tone and is perfect for adding a subtle shimmer to your face."

Just looking at it in the pan, you wouldn't think that this would be that much of a highlight but oh man looks are deceiving. This is a wonderful golden peachy champagne that doesn't have chunky glitter or obvious sparkle. It applies lighter on the skin than it appears in the pan. It brings a beautiful sheen to your face but what's amazing is that it layers so well so it's buildable to a sheeny highlight without over accentuating pores. This is what you want for days when you want that "lit from within" look but also when you want to look like light is emanating from your face.

The baked formula is smooth and not dry at all so it blends out well. The formula doesn't kick up a lot of powder as long as you're not using a dense brush so you don't have to worry about picking up and applying too much product. If you're someone who wants a versatile highlighter that can give you both the subtle sheen and more glowy highlight, I highly recommend you give this a try. For less than $5.00, you have practically nothing to lose.

Wear Time: I was able to get 7-8 hours of wear over my foundation.

Swatch:

I do think this is a difficult product to swatch. I swatched it with my fingers on the left and with a brush on the right. Though it looks quite dark in the pan, it applies much lighter like a champagne beige on the skin!


Essence Pure Nude Highlighter in Be My Highlight

Conclusion: 

I highly recommend this highlighter, especially if you're still new to the world of highlighters and don't want something too strong. The formula is very forgiving, especially since it's smooth and not powdery so you won't pick up too much product. If you see this in stores, I definitely say pick it up!

What's your current highlighter of the moment? Are you a fan of powder highlighters?

Disclaimer: I purchased this highlighter myself. All opinions are my own. I was not paid for this post. The post contains an affiliate link which provides me with a commission based off your use of the link to make your purchase.

New Makeup Geek Blushes: Swatches/Review and Formula Comparison

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Hey everyone! 

I've been a little radio silent on the blog for a few weeks after my graduation but that's because I landed a job! The great news is that it's exactly the kind of setting that I've wanted to work in but the bad news is that I have to move so I've been busy prepping for that. I have four to eight weeks of downtime until I actually start since I have to wait for my license, which gives me some time to enjoy my summer before work starts. I hope you enjoy the upcoming posts while I have some free time!

Today's post is a review of three Makeup Geek Blushes I picked up while at PHAMExpo. These blushes are their revamp of the blush formula. I got Heart Throb, Infatuation, and Summer Fling. I also have Summer Fling from the old formula so I'll also be doing a comparison of the old vs. new formula and share my thoughts on any differences I see. 
New Makeup Geek Blushes

Continue reading to see my swatches, read my review, and my comparison between the old vs. new formula.

Swatch & Review: Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in Beige Naturel - For the Everyday Skin Look

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Today I have a review of the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in Beige Naturel. I've been looking for something lightweight to wear, that manages my oily skin, while also providing a bit of coverage. I typically wear the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation but I wanted something that wasn't as heavy. I got the Matte Moisture Tint at Generation Beauty and wanted to test out if it lived up to my needs.



Check out the review below!

Make Your Cheekbones Glow with Ofra Cosmetics You Dew You Highlighter

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Hey everyone! Today I have a swatch and review of the Ofra Cosmetics Highlighter that they did in collaboration with the women behind the Dupethat Instagram. They collaborated and launched two shades, You Glow Girl and You Dew You (the shade I got). I was super happy to get You Dew You, which looks up my alley as a shade to wear to get out of the wintery blues.



SWATCHES & REVIEW: PÜR Cosmetics Cameo Contour Dual-Ended Contour Stick

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Hey everyone! Today I have for you a review on the PÜR Cosmetics Cameo Contour Dual-Ended Contour Stick. The Cameo Contour is does double duty and gives you one shade for highlighting and one shade is for contouring. The range comes in five colors: Light, Medium, Tan, Dark, and Deep. The product is handy since you can apply the highlight shade as needed and flip it around to get the corresponding contour shade. 

Now there are two ways you can highlight your skin; you can use a shimmery product to catch the light or you can use a lighter toned product to brighten the area. The Cameo Contour works by using lighter tones to bring out any high points, which can be a great option for people who don't like shimmery products emphasizing any pores or scarring. The formula also incorporates Ceretin® Complex, which is a blend of hydrating ceramides and vitamin A.




REVIEW: Luminess Air Airbrush Makeup

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I remember being introduced to the concept of Airbrush makeup when I went to The Makeup Show LA. All these professionals were touting airbrush makeup as an alternative to heavy or cakey foundation, especially in HD or 4k conditions. I used to think airbrush makeup was strictly for professionals until I heard of Luminess Air from my fellow Youtubers and Bloggers.

Luminess Air is an airbrush makeup brand for consumers and professionals alike but is especially consumer-friendly. I received the Legend System with a Black and Pink Compressor and Silver Airbrush Stylus. The system comes with two shades of Foundation, a Primer, a Blush, and a Highlighter. You can mix the foundation as needed to get a color that will match your face!

I've had a few weeks now to try the system + airbrush makeup out and I wanted to share my thoughts on it and airbrush makeup as a whole.

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Get an Out of this World Glow with Life's Entropy Galaxy Glow Illuminators

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When it comes to the "strobing" trend, it's truly a case of "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet". That is, strobing is the same as highlighting/illuminating and though it's a recycled trend, I'm down for looking as lit as possible. 

Granted I've been hesitant in the past when it comes to illuminators or highlighters for fear of enhancing my pores. Nowadays I've learned to deal with it because if I'm looking like the light is shining from my face, no one's going to care about a few obvious pores. Today's review will be on the Life's Entropy Galaxy Glow Illuminator. 

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Where to Purchase: Life's Entropy Cosmetics
Price: A sample costs $1.50-$2.00 for 1 gram, the full size costs $12.00 for 16 grams
Do they test on animals?: The company does not test on animals.
Packaging: The samples come in clamshells and the full sizes come in a tube with a pump applicator.

If you're looking an indie illuminator to try, feel free to scope the review! I have two shades to share today, Constellation and Solstice.  

RCMA Highlight and Contour Palette: Swatch, Review, and Photos

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Highlighting and contouring has been the new trend recently with the makeup world but it's not new for anyone on stage or on photoshoots. Under the hot and bright lights, highlighting and contouring would have been essential to emphasize features that would normally be washed out. Though there have been tons and tons of new highlight and contouring products released lately, there's been one product waiting patiently in the wings for its moment to shine. Meet the RCMA's Highlight and Contour Palette.
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NARS Dual-Intensity Blush in Frenzy: Swatch, Review, and Photos

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NARS is already so well-known for their original Blush line so I was quite interested in trying out their newest range, the Dual-Intensity Blush. This range consists of six color-coordinated duos and I got the shade Frenzy courtesy of The Makeup Show LA. Unlike their original line, these blushes could be used wet and dry.


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Where to Purchase: Sephora (affiliate), NARS
Price: $45.00 for 6 grams/.21 oz
Do they test on animals?: The company does not test on animals.
Packaging: The blush duo comes in a square compact, with a mirror in the lid. The compact is slightly rubbery like the other NARS compacts.

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Click thru to read the rest of my thoughts and see my swatch!

Make Up For Ever HD Blush in #215: Swatch and Review

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I knew going into The Makeup Show LA that I was already so stoked for the upcoming Make Up For Ever HD Blush (the replacement for their somewhat notoriously persnickety HD Microfinish Blush in the tube). Just the words "Second Skin Cream Blush" made me anticipate its performance.

For someone who is a blush doof like me, it's perfectly amazing. It's damn near fool-proof, applying and blending out into a natural finish. There are some deeper and brighter colors in the mix (like 515 Tangerine and 520 Blackcurrent to cater to more skin tones and for those who want a bolder look.



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Where to Purchase: Sephora.com (affiliate link), Sephora stores
Price: $26 for .09 oz of product. 
Do they test on animals?: The company does not.
Packaging: The HD blush comes in a small plastic compact with a mirror, emphasis on the small. It is actually smaller than my palm and I've got tiny hands. Still though, it's very travel-friendly and slim, easy to stash.

I got the shade 215 Flamingo Pink. It looks like a bright flamingo pink on me but I've noticed on lighter skin tones (like Emi at Project Swatch, scope her review!), there is a lot more coral coming out. On my tanner skin tone, it's more pink than coral on me.


This is a product that I think you should swatch in stores, mainly because some of the colors look very similar in the compact but apply very differently on the skin.


Swatch: 


The HD Blush was swatched heavily on the left and blended out on the right. This photo was taken in natural daylight with no flash.



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Formula:


Application is easy peasy, either with a brush (I've been using the Real Techniques Contour Blush from the Core Collection) or with fingers. There's no rough dragging or pulling on your face, you can tap and blend out the product easily with no harsh edges. The formula isn't too matte or dewy, it's got a natural demi-matte finish. You could describe it as cream to powder but I think that implies a super matte or dry finish whereas it feels smoother than that. The wear time isn't as strong as I'd like (it was still there 6 hours later but had faded some) but it's fair for a cream blush. I think the ease of application due to the formula is what makes the blush different and worth it. 


There's also a hole in the back of the compact so you can depot this if you'd like. However, the bottom of the pan doesn't have a label or sticker so you'll need to add a label if you want to keep track of which color is which.


Application Pro Tip from James Vincent, Makeup Artist Extraordinare: If you're seeking that "flushed from within" look, apply the HD Blush underneath your foundation or tinted moisturizer. You won't have any trouble blending out the edges with the blush but applying it beneath really makes it look seamless.


My only complaint would probably be that there's not that much product in the compact (.09 oz) but I can see myself using the blush everyday since it's not only quick but easy to apply. Although Make Up For Ever is heavily catered for the professional, I think the everyday consumer will enjoy the blush!


Disclaimer: I received this HD Blush courtesy of The Makeup Show. All opinions are my own and I was not paid or compensated for this review. The link marked as an affiliate link gives me a commission based off your use of the link when you make a purchase and the commission just goes to support running the blog!


Fyrinnae 50s Retro Collection Eyeshadows, Finishing Powder, and Lip Lustre Swatches, Review, and Photos

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Fyrinnae recently came out with a 50s Retro themed collecting consisting of six eyeshadows, a finishing powder, and two lip lustres. I picked up one eyeshadow, the finishing powder, and both lip lustres myself and received one of the other eyeshadows in the collection as a free sample. The eyeshadows, finishing powder, and lip lustres are more subdued than what Fyrinnae is typically known for but I think it was a nice change of pace for them! 

From left to right: Hollywood Sorcery Finishing Powder, 1952 Lip Lustre, Housework Pearls, Glamorous Rebel, and It Beautifies!

Fyrinnae 50s Retro Collection Swatches

Where to purchase: Fyrinnae.com 
Price: 
Eyeshadows: $2.25 for a 1/3 tsp mini, $6.25 for 3 grams (by weight) of eyeshadow for full sizes.
Finishing Powder: $7.00 for 7 grams (by weight) in a 10 gram jar and $1.50 for a 1/3 tsp sample.
Lip Lustres: $2.00 for a 1.5 mL trial size, $7.00 for 10mL. I've gotten more than 3-5 applications in the trial sizes FYI.
Do they test on animals? They do not test on animals. All their products are vegan.
Packaging: 

The eyeshadow and finishing powder minis are in a 3 gram jar with no sifter and the lip lustre trial sizes are in a lilliputian lipgloss tube with a doe foot applicator. The full size eyeshadows come in a 5 gram jar with no sifter, the finishing powder in a 10 gram jar, and the lip lustres in a full size gloss tube with doefoot applicator.

Swatches

I'll talk about each product after every swatch. All pictures were taken in natural daylight. The eyeshadow swatches were swiped on dry over Milani Eyeshadow Primer. The finishing powder was swiped on with a blush brush and the lip lustres applied using the applicator.

Eyeshadows

Fyrinnae Hollywood Pearls and It Beautifies!

Housework Pearls: "Soft satiny peach with a gentle gleam, but no shimmer". I wouldn't really call this color peach as I tend to associate that with a more orangey color. This color actually reminds me of the pink/red blush that you see on peaches. The color does have a beautiful satin-ness to it.

It Beautifies!: "Softly gleaming bronze, a tone preferred by 4 out of 5 movie stars! No sparkle but a powerful yet graceful shimmer" I love coppery bronzes and this is no exception. It's almost metallic on the eyes.

Finishing Powder

btw it's super hard to do a good job photographing the effect of something described as a transparent soft glow.

Fyrinnae Hollywood Sorcery Finishing Powder

Hollywood Sorcery: "A completely transparent soft bronze glow, not sparkle, that doubles as a light-diffusing powder. May add a slight hue to pale skin." I sort of got this with the intention of trying to stave off my desire for the recently hyped Hourglass Ambient Powders. 

I think the biggest thing about this is that the effect is subtle, it's not like a highlighter where your skin immediately takes on a light capturing sheen. I was worried that it might look terrible on my large pores but thankfully since it lacks sparkle and has a soft glow to it, it doesn't highlight my skin texture. This isn't a product that you can overapply, it builds up well without making you look super highlighted on the skin.

My skintone is light-medium/medium and I did notice a slight bronze hue to my skin and when Phyrra swatched it, it was more prominent on her fair skin tone.

Hopefully you can see the effects of the finishing powder in this picture. The black line indicates where the bare skin ends and the finishing powder begins. You can really see the difference with the sheen.


Fyrinnae Hollywood Sorcery Finishing Powder


I'm not sure it's for everyone since some people might like to see a more dramatic effect but I think it's worth getting a sample of just to try out. 

Lip Lustres

If you've never tried a lip lustre before, it's worth reading up the product description as it is not a lip gloss. The overall color wear lasted 3-4 hours and faded evenly but unfortunately I noticed feathering after an hour. You will want to wear a clear or reverse lip liner with this. These will slightly stain. I did find these to be moisturizing.

1952

(I know, my skin looks really weird in this swatch but my camera wasn't capturing the tone correctly so I adjusted it slightly in Photoshop.)

Fyrinnae 1952 Lip lustre swatch

1952: "Very bright warm red. It may appear almost orange on some skintones, while leaning cool on others." This was two coats. The color is very very orangey-red, almost more orange than red. I agree with the description that this is a color that'll vary depending on your skintone and also the pigmentation of your lips. It pulls very very warm on me but I saw this picture by Lili_Victoire on Twitter where it pulls cooler on her. Compared to Glamorous Rebel, this was more pigmented and had an opaque coverage.

Glamorous Rebel

Fyrinnae Glamorous Rebel Lip Lustre

Glamorous Rebel: "Bright, rich cherry red. A cool huge but should work for most neutral and olive skin tones as well" This was two coats. Glamorous Rebel was the color I was looking forward to most and it didn't disappoint. This isn't fully opaque but that doesn't mean it's not pigmented. It's got a hint of a translucence to it, almost like jelly but not so sheer but with a squishiness to it (I can't really explain it!). In my experience, I couldn't build this up to opaque coverage like 1952 but thankfully it's even on the lips.

You can see in the hand swatch that Glamorous Rebel has a translucence to it that 1952 doesn't have.


Fyrinnae 1952 and Glamorous Lip Lustre


I really liked these lip lustres, much more than the previous two (Romantique and Isis) I'd gotten. In comparison, these were easier to use since I could pull out much more product from the tube and that might be because the product is thinner from the lack of shimmer. I want to be clear that I don't hate the other lip lustres I got, I just think I might like the cream colors better. Glamorous Rebel isn't as opaque as 1952 but it is my favorite of the two (I can't resist a cherry shade). The thinner texture makes it easier to pull out more product on the wand, but it makes it more prone to bleeding/feathering though t I do find these to be moisturizing. It's up to you really, if you can't stand products that bleed, stay away.

Final Thoughts

I think It Beautifies! and Hollywood Sorcery are worth at least trying out in a sample. I'd just get 1952 or Glamorous Rebel in a full size because they are beautiful colors (I'm more partial to Glamorous Rebel).

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So what about you, are you thinking about getting anything from the 50s Retro Collection?

Disclaimer: I purchased these products myself, Housework Pearls was a free sample as part of my purchase. All opinions are my own and I'm not getting compensated for this review.

MAC Shop MAC, Cook MAC and MAC Vera Collections: Event Pictures & Swatches

I got an invite to the MAC Shop MAC, Cook MAC (formerly Shop Shop Shop, Cook Cook Cook) event at my local Pro store so I went there lugging my camera to take some swatch pictures and to check out the Tendertones (I've been waiting years for their rerelease and have been spamming the world about my eagerness for them). They also had the Vera Collection available to check out. I got home from the event a few hours ago and wanted to get pictures up as soon as possible!

I took a few pictures of the outside of the store in addition to swatch pictures of Shop MAC, Cook MAC and Vera.

All the employees had cute aprons and big hair. I loved the mix of bright blues and pink plaid.

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This picture is basically the same as the one above but I was just amused at how it looks like the security guard is giving me a look.

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Here are a few of the decorations in front of the store. This is a small shopping cart with a bunch of themed boxes.

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Here's a better view of the front and everyone inside getting a pep talk before the event

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Another one of the cool decorations in front of the store. The gloves, sponges, and bags were actually given away to some people who got the invite in the mail.

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Here's a closeup of the gifts being given away. I chose to get a tote bag instead of the sponges or the gloves. I will admit that I was hoping the giveaway item was going to be something makeup related. Although they do fit the theme, I didn't expect to be able to choose them so I defaulted and got the bag.

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Now onto pictures of Shop MAC, Cook MAC products.

Here's the Shop MAC part

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and here's the Cook MAC part

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I didn't swatch everything but I swatched a lot of the collection!

Call Me Bubbles Eyeshadow Quad: Call Me Bubbles, Fresh Daily, Full of Flavour, and Brash

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I apologize for the lighting change but the colors look fairly accurate (to me at least!)

Lipsticks: Innocence, Beware!, Naughty Saute, Runaway Red, Watch Me Simmer, Dish It Up, and Quick Sizzle

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Cremeblend Blushes: Florida, Optimistic Orange, Restores Dazzle!

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Fluidlines:

Added Goodness, Midnight Snack, and Wholesome

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I also took product pictures of the fluidlines

Added Goodness

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Midnight Snack

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Wholesome (similar to Blacktrack but not as black)

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and MAC Vera!

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the Vera Plushglasses

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The Crushed Metal Pigment stacks. I love the look of the middle one, it reminds me of a mermaid!

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the Pearlmatte Face Powders: Flower Fantasy and Sunday Afternoon.

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and I also swatched the Pearlglide eyeliners in the collection. I'm a little confused though since the official color story has seven Pearlglide eyeliners listed but I only saw six in the display and I only swatched the ones I saw.

Industrial, Petrol Blue, Designer Purple, Undercurrent, Black Line, and Lord It Up

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I had a nice time at the event and it was my first time ever going to one. When I was swatching the tendertones on my lips (using clean disposable lip brushes), two of the customers there asked me questions on them and watched me try on Hot n Saucy, Tread Gently, and Purring. It was fun to say the least!

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Oh I forgot to say that they had snacks and cocktails available. I didn't drink anything but I got this nice potato snack and they also had little pigs in a blanket!

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