M·A·C Hayley Williams.

Hayley Williams, lead singer of the platinum-selling band Paramore, stands out with vibrant flair as unmistakable as her vocal range. Since breaking onto the scene, Paramore won the world over with their chart-topping singles and Hayley’s singular style – inspiring an online-exclusive collection with M·A·C. Features limited-edition shades that range from the orange pops of Riot Gear Nail Lacquer and Sounds Like Noise Lipstick to the shimmering coral frost of Daydreaming Eye Shadow and Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish.

Available exclusively at maccosmetics.com on April 9, 2013.

Skin in Need of a Quick Fix? M∙A∙C FIX+ to the Rescue.

If you are like me and notice your skin (particularly my face) getting drier or tighter as the day goes on, you probably wonder what you can do for a quick pick me. Now I am talking a full face of makeup on - not something you really can mess with moisture wise.

When I was at the M∙A∙C store last week, I presented this very question to my artist. He suggested FIX+ for a "quick fix". FIX+ is a very lightweight moisture mist in a spray bottle. Infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, with a super fresh and calming scent, it adds hydation and radiance to the skin.

It is very simple to use - with or without makeup. All you do is hold the bottle about 12 inches from you face, and spray a few mists over it. Voila! Instant refreshment; my skin feels so much better for it. It dries nice and quick too.

I have used it in the mid-afternoon the last few days, and it not only made my skin feel fresher, it made my face look much fresher as well.

FIX+ is just $15 and deserves a spot in your handbag. Pick it up at all M∙A∙C locations or online at maccosmetics.com.

M∙A∙C Year of the Snake.

In case you haven't heard, the Chinese calendar says that 2013 is the Year of the Snake. Leave it to M∙A∙C to come up with a collection that embodies everything that this year represents. This is the Year of the Snake collection.

The snake-inspired collection is defined by a palette of vibrant shades and shimmering finishes. Beauty Powder illuminates the skin, eye shadow creates striking contrasts and pigments intensify the effect. Zoom Lash adds definition and Powerpoint Eye Pencil defines a razor-sharp line. Lipsticks quiver with lustre and M∙A∙C's exclusive packaging slithers with chic - featuring Beauty Powder, Lipsticks and Eye Shadows Embossed with a gorgeous snake design.

The collection:

LARGE EYE SHADOW - $21.00
Once Upon a Time… - Metallic vanilla (veluxe pearl)
Aztec Brick - Frosted true copper (veluxe pearl)
Altered State - Deep frosted blue purple (veluxe pearl)
Carbon - Intense black (matte)

PIGMENT - $21.00
Brash & Bold - Bright magenta
Push the Edge - Deep bright purple with pearl

LIPSTICK - $15.00
Freckletone - Neutral peach (lustre)
Plumful - Blossoming rose-plum (lustre)
Cockney - Sheer yellow red with multidimensional pearl (lustre)

BEAUTY POWDER - $24.00
Shell Pearl - Pale peach with gold pearl

POWERPOINT EYE PENCIL - $16.00
Engraved - Rich black

ZOOM LASH - $16.00
Zoomblack - Rich black

I love the intricate snake design that is embossed into the products.

I am thrilled that M∙A∙C brought back the Large Eye Shadow as I love the handy size. Even though I most often use shadow palettes, I love a larger single eye shadow, especially when they are made of shades that will get a lot of use. Once Upon a Time is a wonderful beautiful shimmery vanilla shade that is perfect as a base color, as is Carbon, the ultimate matte black that I like to use as an eye liner.

My favorite product in the collection has got to be the Shell Pearl Beauty Powder pictured above. It is simply beautiful on my skin. It is beautiful when wanting to add a bit of radiance all over the skin. To get this look, I take a large fluffy powder brush and apply it right over my foundation. I also love dusting it over my bronzer and blush to soften and highlight the look.

The M∙A∙C Year of the Snake collection is available at all M∙A∙C locations and online at maccosmetics.com now.