Spring 2013: M∙A∙C Baking Beauties.

I love a pastel look for spring and all of these new "beauties" from M∙A∙C definitely fill the need. What could be cuter than a collection based on my favorite sweet, the cupcake? Nothing, really. This is M∙A∙C Baking Beauties.

M·A·C loves everything about a cupcake. Face Powder arrives in exclusively designed cupcake patterns, and Lustre Drops create a luminous finish. Pro Longwear Paint Pots add a touch of dazzle. Haute & Naughty Lash delivers two-in-one coverage. Lipstick lays it on soft and tempting in tones including Devil’s Food and Raspberry Swirl. Mineralize Tinted Lip Balm provides nutrient-rich moisture. Nail Lacquer decorates in glittering Bleu Velvet and Pistachio Crème. And for professional results, two limited-edition brushes with pastel accents. Hello, cupcake!

The Baking Beauties collection:

Lipstick - $15.00
Pure Decoration - light white peach (cremesheen)
Raspberry Swirl - light white blue pink (cremesheen)
Lavender Whip - light cool lavender (cremesheen)
Devil’s Food - glossy deep plum (frost)

Mineralize Tinted Lip Balm - $19.50
Baking Beauty - creamy light peach
Cheery Cheery - creamy mid-tone blue pink
Sweet Tooth - creamy lilac
Glacé creamy - pale baby blue

Haute & Naughty Lash - $20.00
Haute & Naughty Black - black

Brush
252SE Large Shader - $31.00
129SE Powder/Blush - $35.00

Pearlmatte Face Powder - $29.00
In for a Treat - champagne base with matte coral flower and mint leaves
Pink Buttercream - light silvery pink base with dark pink flowers and periwinkle leaves

Pro Long Wear Paint Pot - $18.50
Fancy Frosting - frosted white
Let’s Skate - pale pink with pearl
Mooncake - warm beige
Éclair - light chocolate with gold pearl
Dangerous Cuvée - frosted cool grey

Glitter - $21.00
Reflects Transparent Teal - sparkling white with turquoise
Pink - bright pink

Lustre Drops - $21.00
Pink Rebel - blue pink with gold pearl

Nail Lacquer - $16.00
Confectionary - light blue pink (cream)
Pistachio Crème - light teal mint (cream)
Bleu Velvet - light periwinkle blue (cream)

I seriously can't get enough of the products or the names. Like I said in my favorite cream eyeshadow post, I love the pretty Pro Long Wear Paint Pots in this collection. They create the softest yet sparkly perfect eye for spring. The star products of the collection have to be the Pearlmatte Face Powders though. Just look at them! They are beautiful and either warm up the face in subtle glow of champagne and coral or pink and silver.

MAC Pearlmatte Face Powder In For a TreatMAC Pearlmatte Face Powder Pink Buttercream

The M·A·C Baking Beauties collection is available now at all M·A·C locations and online at maccosmetics.com.

Sneak Peek: M∙A∙C Fashion Sets.

"M·A·C Fashion Sets flash forward with bold and beautiful brights – shades that pop with a vivid edge and modern vibe. Four distinctive sets feature five impactful ways to wear Lipstick, Lipglass, Lip Pencil,
Eye Shadow and Nail Lacquer. Brilliant colour ways set the tone for a season of sophisticated looks that stand out in their allure. From the bright orange apricot of Ablaze to the fuchsia flash of Embrace Me –
the overall effect is stunning in its deep, rich infusion of powerful pigments."

Eye Shadow - $15.00

• Heroine - Bright cobalt blue (matte)
• Ablaze - Mid-tone coral (matte)
• Silly - Clean blue pink (frost)
• Embrace Me - Soft pink (satin)

Nail Lacquer - $16.00

• Heroine - Bright violet cream
• Ablaze - Bright orange cream
• Silly - Bright pink cream
• Embrace Me - Bright fuchsia cream

Lipstick - $15.00

• Heroine - Bright violet/purple (matte)
• Ablaze - Bright apricot cream (matte)
• Silly - Bright pink cream (matte)
• Embrace Me - Bright fuchsia cream (matte)

Lipglass - $15.00

• Heroine - Bright purple (cream)
• Ablaze - Bright orange (cream)
• Silly - Bright pink (cream)
• Embrace Me - Bright fuchsia (cream)

Lip Pencil - $15.00

• Heroine - Bright purple
• Ablaze - Bright apricot
• Silly - Bright pink
• Embrace Me - Vivid pinkish fuchsia

The complete Fashion Sets collection will be available on March 28th at all M∙A∙C locations, maccosmetics.com, Macy's and Nordstrom.

M·A·C Mineralize Rich Lipstick.

M·A·C is expanding their Mineralize line of products to now include lipstick. Yay! You know I love lip products and I was so excited when I read about the launch of Mineralize Rich Lipstick. Now that they are here and I was sent a few to try, I could not wait to tell you about them. They are good!

M·A·C’s love affair with lips has led to the launch of a new M·A·C masterpiece. Introducing MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick – it’s larger in size and scope and lavishes lips with nutrient-rich moisture. Featuring a luxurious formula and gorgeous colour, enhanced with a mineral moist complex that provides lips with nourishment and lasting hydration. Lightweight colour glides on with ease for an intense bright with shade retention.

There are twelve shades in the collection and they are all very wearable. The colors are pigmented, but softly, as in they are not "look at me" lip colors. The colors are buildable though. The finish is somewhat glossy, like a cream gloss.

• Style Surge - Neutral coral cream
• Luxe Naturale - Light beige cream
• Glamour Era - Mid-tone warm brown frost
• Posh Tone - Soft warm nude cream
• Lady At Play - Mid-tone cool tangerine
• Lush Life - Deep cool plum
• Dreaminess - Soft cool pink cream
• Grande Dame - Mid-tone neutral rose cream
• All Out Gorgeous - Deep warm red
• Everyday Diva - True red cream
• Elegant Accent - Mid-tone warm rose cream
• Divine Choice - Mid-tone cool pink cream

The formula is very smooth and light feeling on the lips - very buttery soft. It is made up of 77 minerals to instantly nourish lips.

The new shape of the lipstick tube is different as it takes a nod in the direction of the other Mineralize product caps. It is made of metal and is suprisingly magentized. The cap "clicks" into place on the base.

M·A·C Mineralize Rich Lipstick sells for $22.00 each. Look for them now at all M·A·C locations, Nordstrom, Macy's and online at maccosmetics.com.