Murad Friends & Family Sale 20% Off

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura


Murad’s F&F sale is now on! You get 20% off everything, plus free shipping!

This sale goes until 5/21/2012. Enjoy!

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MAC Hey, Sailor! Collection Video

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura

Here is a video overview of MAC’s Hey, Sailor! Collection. The video includes live swatches and my initial thoughts on the quality of the products.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Allura’s YouTube channel to stay posted on the latest videos and to be eligible for exclusive giveaways.

A giveaway is coming, soon!

Enjoy!


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Review & Swatches: MAC Hey, Sailor! Pro Longwear Lip Pencils

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura

MAC Hey, Sailor! Pro Longwear Lip Pencils

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $19.00

Company’s Description

A new generation of longwearing lip pencil technology. Glides on fluidly and adheres instantly. Defines the lips with an instant release of rich, saturated colour. Pro-longs the hours between re-application. Transfer proof. Packaged in blue and white stripes, it’s a match to everything Hey, Sailor!

This review is for the 3 limited-edition Pro Longwear Lip Pencils releasing with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Saunter: Pale beige nude
  • Throw Me A Line!: Bright true red
  • Shore Leave: Light vibrant coral


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Review & Swatches: MAC Hey, Sailor! Suntints SPF 20 Liquid Lip Balms

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura

MAC Hey, Sailor! Suntints Liquid Lip Balms

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $16.00

Company’s Description

A beach-bound essential. Protects lips against sun, wind and salt in summer’s softest tint with luscious liquid shine. Packaged in blue and white stripes, it’s a match to everything Hey, Sailor!

This review is for the 3 limited-edition Suntints Liquid Lip Balms releasing with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Sea Mist: Peachy nude with multidimensional pearl
  • Rose Au: Poppy pink with gold pearl
  • Abalone: See through hot pink with no pearl


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Review & Swatches: MAC Hey, Sailor! Powerpoint Eye Pencils

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura

MAC Hey, Sailor! Powerpoint Eye Pencils

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $16.00

Company’s Description

A kohl pencil that has all the intensity and colour-power of ultra-soft carbon. Provides deep, fully opaque coverage and an intense, smoked finish with duo-chrome pearl. Versatile in application: blend or smudge. Packaged in blue and white stripes, it’s a match to everything Hey, Sailor!

This review is for the 3 limited-edition Powerpoint Eye Pencils releasing with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Hand Forged: Gold metallic yellow (Repromote)
  • Emerald Sea: Kelly green
  • Blue Stripe: Dark navy


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Review & Swatches: MAC Hey, Sailor! Powder Blushes

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura

MAC Hey, Sailor! Powder Blushes

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $21.00

Company’s Description

Colour for the cheeks and face in a satin finish. Comes in a nautical blue and white striped compact.

This review is for the 2 limited-edition Powder Blushes releasing with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Launch Away! (Satin): True peach
  • Fleet Fast (Satin): Pinky, gold coral


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Review & Swatches: MAC Hey, Sailor! Lipglasses

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura

MAC Hey, Sailor! Lipglasses

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $15.50

Company’s Description

Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It’s pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. Limited edition Lipglass is packaged in blue and white stripes; it’s a match to everything Hey, Sailor!

This review is for the 5 Lipglasses releasing with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Cut Loose: White with gold pearl
  • Orange Tempera: Pale peach
  • Riviera Life: Bright tangerine
  • Blessedly Rich: Pale coral
  • Send Me Sailing: Bright yellow red


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Review & Swatches: MAC To The Beach Body Oils

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Allura

MAC To The Beach Body Oils

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $22.50

Company’s Description

A shimmering body oil formulated to bring a sheer sheen and sexy gleam to skin. Soothing, naturally emollient. Its fusion of three botanical oils helps soften, smooth and moisturize skin.

This review is for the 2 Beach Oils being promoted with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following shades:

  • Seaside: Dirty blushy pink with multidimensional sparkles
  • Man Rays: Glowing tan with gold shimmer multidimensional


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Review & Swatches: MAC Hey, Sailor! Pro Longwear Bronzing Powders

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Allura

MAC Hey, Sailor! Pro Longwear Bronzing Powders

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $28.00

Company’s Description

Combining comfort, flawless sheer-low transparent coverage and long wear, this is bronze with a fully dimensional yet natural finish. Comes in a nautical blue and white striped compact.

This review is for the 2 new, limited-edition Pro Longwear Bronzing Powders releasing with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Naked On Board: Bronzy, yellow tone
  • Sun Dipped: Dirty red tone


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Review & Swatches: MAC Hey, Sailor! Bronzing Powder in “Soft Sand”

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Allura

MAC Hey, Sailor! Bronzing Powder in Soft Sand

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $24.00

Company’s Description

A lightly frosted, tinted powder that gives skin sheer, natural colour effects and highlights. Ideal to enhance and strengthen a tan. Packaged in blue and white stripes, it’s a match to everything Hey, Sailor!

This review is for the new limited-edition Bronzing Powder in Soft Sand, which releases with MAC’s upcoming Hey, Sailor! Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches:

  • Soft Sand: Golden bronze with fine gold pearl

The Bronzing Powder in Refined Gold (Refined Golden) is also included in this collection, but is a permanent color. So you can buy it at any time, and for less money!


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