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Review & Swatches: MAC Chen Man Love and Water Fluidline in “Waveline”

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Allura

MAC Chen Man Love and Water Fluidline in Waveline

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $15.00

Company’s Description

Ultra-smooth, Fluidline’s gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on “foolproof” with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof.

This review is for the Waveline Fluidline releasing with MAC’s upcoming Chen Man Love and Water Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following color:

Waveline: Navy blue with low level gold pearl

Blacktrack is a permanent color also being promoted with this collection.

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Review & Swatches: MAC Chen Man Love and Water Nail Lacquers

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Allura

MAC Chen Man Love and Water Nail Lacquers

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $16.00

Company’s Description

A limited edition Nail Lacquer shaded to match the sensual spirit of the exclusive M∙A∙C Chenman collection. The Chinese symbol for love appears on the outer sleeve.

This review is for the 2 new nail polish colors releasing with MAC’s upcoming Chen Man Love and Water Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

Pinkly Fresh: Mid-tone blue pink
Breezy Blue: Dark blue

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Review & Swatches: MAC Chen Man Love and Water Mineralize Eye Shadow Duos

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Allura

MAC Chen Man Love and Water Mineralize Eye Shadow Duos

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $20.00

Company’s Description

In the spirit of the M∙A∙C/Chen Man collaboration, two shades of Mineralize Eye Shadow – a mélange and a solid – form the traditional Yin-Yang symbol. The Chinese character for love is depicted in Chen Man’s calligraphy on the outer sleeve.

This review is for the 3 limited-edition Mineralize Eye Shadow Duos releasing with MAC’s upcoming Chen Man Love and Water Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

Supersweet (frost): Half bronze, pink, gold mélange/half solid golden pink
Pink Union (frost): Half taupe, lavender, brown mélange/half solid dark violet
Love Cycle (frost): Half light blue, white, dark blue mélange/half solid dark royal blue

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MAC Chen Man Love and Water Collection

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Allura

*Originally Posted 1/4/12: Updated with official promo picture and product descriptions.

Limited-edition
Release Date: March 2012
Availability: MAC Stores & Online

In March 2012, MAC will be releasing its collaboration collection with Chinese female fashion photographer Chen Man. The collection will feature limited-edition mineralize eye shadows containing 2 colors in a yin/yang design.

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Posted in Brands, Collections, MAC, Previews | Tagged Chen Man, Collection, launch, MAC, preview, sneak peak | 11 Comments

Review & Swatches: Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Lipstick in Shade 01

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Allura

Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Lipstick in Shade 01

Availability: Drugstores & ULTA Beauty
Price: $5-$7

Company’s Description

Lasting Finish Lipstick by Rimmel London locks colour to lips for up to 8 hours wear. 50% more colour. Soft, smooth, comfortable formula.

Rimmel recently released the Kate Moss Collection, which includes 7 new, exclusive shades of its Lasting Finish lipstick. The shade 01 is reviewed, below. You can also read the review for shade 14 here.

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Shop MAC / Cook MAC Tutorial: Call Me Bubbles Eye Shadow Quad

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Allura

Here is a Spring eye look using the Call Me Bubbles quad from the Shop MAC / Cook MAC collection. You can watch the video for step-by-step guidance and see the photos, below.

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Swatches: Nicole by OPI 3 New WalMart Exclusives

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Allura

The Gold Shoulder, Best Pink Ever, “Fabulous” is My Middle Name

Availability: WalMart
Price: $7.99

Here are photos and swatches of the 3 new WalMart-exclusive shades: The Gold Shoulder, Best Pink Ever, and “Fabulous” is My Middle Name.

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Review & Swatches: Benefit Cha Cha Tint

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Allura

Benefit Cha Cha Tint

Availability: Sephora & ULTA
Price: $29.00

Company’s Description

This mango-tinted stain beautifully blushes lips and cheeks with a tropical sunset hue. Smooch-proof and smudge-proof, this sheer stain will have you looking deliciously sun-kissed for hours.

Cha Cha Tint is Benefit’s most recently-released mango-tinted lip and cheek stain.

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Review: Peter Lamas Chinese Herbs Revitalizing Nutrient Mist

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Allura

Peter Lamas Chinese Herbs Revitalizing Nutrient Mist

Availability: Peter Lamas Online
Price: $20.00

Company’s Description

The Peter Lamas Chinese Herbs Revitalizing Nutrient Mist fortifies and replenishes weak, thinning hair while providing body, lift and control. The therapeutic, leave-in treatment mist uses ancient Chinese herbs to condition and repair hair. Formulated for use on all hair types, this product contains Japonica Extract to enhance the health of the hair and scalp. The powerful strengthening effects of Biotin, Niocin and Swertia, combined with volumizing Panthenol and Wheat Protein leaves you with fuller, thicker hair. This lightweight mist pulls moisture from the air to smooth the hair cuticle, eliminate frizz and prep hair for styling.

Peter Lamas’ Chinese Herbs Haircare line contains 5 products. The Revitalizing Nutrient Mist is a leave-in conditioning mist intended to be used in the 4th step.