lips

ERNO LASZLO TranspHuse Lip pHixative

By Shimmer on October 7, 2009

I’m a skeptic about lip plumpers, always have been. Probably because my first experience with them was the Lip Venom and despite burning them to a crisp, there was no effect on the plumposity of my lips. Therefore, any product promising plump pillowy Jolie-esque lips is going to get a raised eyebrow and an ‘uh huh’ from me.

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New NARS | Best of Lips Palette and Essential Eyes Palette

By MAC_Whore on August 5, 2009
    NARS Best of Lips Palette

Top: Copacabana Multiple, Chelsea Girls Lacquer and Dolce Vita Lipgloss.
Bottom: Orgasm Multiple, Eros Lipstick and Red Lizard Lipstick.

$50.00/Nordstrom.com

    NARS Essential Eye Palette

Top: Unconditional Love, Night Star and Galapagos
Bottom: Nepal, Ondine and Thunderball

$55.00/Nordstrom.com

I think the lip palette is a definite must if you want a good sampling of NARS cult faves. Anyone interested in these? Do you wear any of these colours? What do you think?

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Illamasqua | Intense Lipgloss Review

By MAC_Whore on August 5, 2009

Being the ever-curious cosmetic fiend that I am, I set my sights on trying out the new Illamasqua items as soon as I could. I have a HUGE crush on any type of lavender, lilac, purple or magenta lip products, so I decided to pop my Illamasqua cherry with their Intense Lipgloss in Petulant.

First surprise….

Click “Read More” below for further info, pics and swatch pic….

My first surprise was that Petulant, which is described as a hot magenta, is not really magenta at all, imo. It is a bright,cherry red-kissed, hot pink. So, whilst it wasn’t the colour I was expecting, it was smashing nonetheless. By the way, when I say this gloss is bright, I mean bright. Petulant, along with all of the Intense Gloss colours offered are really vibrant and amazingly pigmented.

The Illamasqua Intense Gloss is $19.00/.2 fl oz, whereas MAC’s Lipglass is $14/.17 fl oz. The Intense Gloss comes in a long tube with a plastic applicator. You just squeeze to push the product out of the applicator at the top. The applicator system worked fine and I don’t have any complaints there.


Top: MAC’s Lipglass in Steal My Heart / Bottom: Illamasqua Intense Gloss in Petulant

The formula is a bit slicker than lipglass and is definitely not as sticky as lipglass when applied to the lips. The Illamasqua Intense Gloss maintains fantastic colour, comfort and wearability. The glossiness is beautiful. The intense shine really highlights in the vivid colours. The scent is so subtle you hardly notice it. I can’t really put my finger on it. Maybe a slight fruit scent?

Bottom Line: I absolutely adore these and plan on trying more. I highly recommend them.

Who has tried these and who plans on giving them a shot?

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MAC | Trend F/W 09 Collection Product Sneak Peek

By MAC_Whore on August 3, 2009

I know you have been bombarded by MAC info today, but strap on your seatbelts and pop a Dramamine, cuz here comes some more!

    Tone: Grey Quad: (LE) $36.00USD
  • A Warmer White – Pale green grey (Satin)
  • Tone:Grey – Mid-tone grey (Satin)
  • Waft – Dark blue grey (Frost) (Repromote from Smoke Signal’s Gentle Fume quad)
  • The Right Smoke – Rich blue with white pearl (Frost)

Click “Read More” for additional product pics….

L-R: New Berry Lipglass [Deep plum (Cream)], Faultlessly F/W Lipstick[Blackened blue violet (Amplified Creme)]

The lip colours scream dramatic. Love it! What are you guys looking forward to in the Trend F/W 09 collection?

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NARS | Fall 2009 Product Images

By MAC_Whore on July 17, 2009

Fall’s runways were dominated by two words: bold and feminine. Strong shouldered and form-hugging silhouettes, extreme heels and provocative thigh-high boots, and a color palette of classic hues turned up a notch to Technicolor volumes. These trends also illustrate the NARS Fall collection.

“For this collection, I wanted to create something fragile and strong, and seductive but not aggressive,” said François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. The combination of strength and refinement has become a hallmark of NARS, and is particularly fitting this season as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary.

Click “Read More” below for product details and photos….


NARS Fast Ride Lipstick – $24

This seemingly dark purple may intimidate, but swipe it across the lips and its true shade is revealed: a sheer mulberry. A color that falls somewhere between an intense plum wine stain, and a moody, deep violet.


NARS Indian Summer Duo Eyeshadow- $32

A typical Indian summer comes as a surprise, balmy sunshine meets brisk fall. Swipe the summery, frosted champagne shimmer up to the brow, and line the upper lid with the autumnal deep, matte mustard for a striking look, appropriate for every season.


NARS Brumes Duo Eyeshadow- $32

These new hues perfectly capture the moody shades of a cool twilight sky. Brumes pairs a velvety matte charcoal with a sparkling, blue state for a smoky eye that is both confident and serene.


NARS Silk Road Duo Eyeshadow- $32

This new shade mirrors the hues from traditional damask fabrics. Classic meets edgy in this new duo — an icy pink is paired with a warm rose gold with golden flecks


NARS Mekong Single Eyeshadow- $22

This is the perfect addition to the NARS woman’s adventurous palette. The intense, blackened espresso hue scattered with rose gold is a study in contrasts. Applied liberty across the lid it exudes a sexy attitude, or applied lightly, a simple, fashion-forward sophistication.


NARS Tokaido Express – $16

This new hue is a cult classic in the making. Named after Japan’s most heavily frequented high-speed rail route, this lacquer is an opulent blackened amethyst doused with ultra-fine gold dust particles.

The NARS Fall 09 collection is now available at NARSCosmetics.com and Nordstrom.com. Remember, if you happen to be purchasing this on the Nordies site, check out their NARS beauty exclusive Modern Love palette. All Nordies beauty exclusives are available as of today!


NARS Modern Love palette – $55

This Nordstrom exclusive six-well palette of signature NARS eyeshadow shades is the ultimate achievement in day-to-evening elegance for the eyes. Features single shades from six different NARS Eyeshadow Duos to create endless expressions for the lid, bridge, highlight and lash line. Shades included in palette are Alhambra, Jezebel and Habanera (top row), and Tokyo, India Song and Pandora (bottom row).

Happy hauling! xoxo

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MAC | Make Up Art Collection Product Images

By MAC_Whore on July 14, 2009

Art is part of M·A·C’s DNA. M·A·C Makeup Artists are influenced by all forms of art from painting to photography to images in film, using makeup as their personal means of expression. The human face and body are the ultimate canvas for makeup artists. Makeup and brushes are quite literally the tools.

This Fall M·A·C joined forces with three renowned artists to create work inspired by the Fall Colour Collection, MAKE-UP ART COSMETICS. Launching 20 Aug 09, the Makeup Art Cosmetic Collection will be a collaboration between MAC and photographer Marilyn Minter, illustrator Maira Kalman and painter Richard Phillips.

Lipsticks: $14.00USD

Full Body – Deep red plum (Lustre) (LE)
Hold the Pose – Brown plum with gold pearl (Lustre) (LE)
Front Lit – Light white yellow (Frost) (LE)
Lovin It – Cool neutral with yellow undertone (Lustre) (LE)
High Strung – A deep pink silver (Frost) (Permanent)

Lipglass: $14.00USD

On Display – Purple with yellow pearl (LE)
New Spirit – Light yellow coral (LE)
Personal Taste – Mid-tone rose with pink gold pearl (LE)
Young Thing – Yellow neutral with gold pearl (LE)

Quads: $36.00USD (LE)

Photo Realism
Photorealism – Gold shimmer with gold pearl (Frost)
Fresh Approach – Cool mint green (Veluxe Pearl)
Image Maker – Mid-tone grey green (Frost)
Grey Range – Deep blue green (Veluxe Pearl)

In the Gallery

Lightfall – Pale pink (Satin)
Look at the Eyes – Light violet
In the Gallery – Mid-tone blue pink (Matte)
Private viewing – Deep brown plum (Matte)

Notoriety

Skintone 1- Light white pink (Lustre)
Skintone 2- Mid tone gold (Frost)
Noteriety – Mid tone brown with gold pearl (Velvet)
Rich & Earthy – Rich coral bronze (Veluxe Pearl)

Mascara: (Permanent) $12.00USD

Plushlash Mascara in Plushblack – True black

Powder Blush: $18.00

The Perfect Cheek – Mid-tone pale pink (Matte) (LE)
Notable – mid-tone brick brown red (Satin) (LE)

Eye Shadows: $14.50USD

Crest the Wave – Rich yellow (Frost) (LE) (Repromote from Naughty Nautical’s Stowaway quad)
Off the Page – Mid-tone mustard orange (Frost) (LE)
Haunting – Light turquoise blue (Satin) (LE) (Repromote from MAC for Alexander McQueen)
Violet Trance – Deep blue purple (Matte) (LE) (Repromote for Balloonacy’s Pandamonium quad)
Purple Shower – Mid-tone magenta with silver pearl (Satin) (LE) (Repromote from Turquatic)
Maira’s Magic – Yellow pink (Satin) (LE)

Technakohl Liners: $14.50USD

Full of Fuschia – Deep blue magenta (LE)
Artistic License – Bright turquoise blue (LE)
Obviously Orange – Mid-tone coral (LE)
Colour Matters – Bright lime (LE)
Graphblack – Rich graphic black (Permanent)

Pigments: $19.50USD

Brash & Bold – Bright magenta (LE)
Push the Edge – Deep bright purple with pearl (LE)
Cocomotion – Dirty gold with olive undertone and gold sparkle (LE) (Repromote from Rushmetal)
Heritage Rouge – Deep burgundy with red and brown pearl (Permanent) (Pro) (Also a repromote from Overrich)

Glitters: $19.50USD

Fuschia – Sparkling fuschia (Permanent) (Pro)
Gold – Sparkling chunky gold (Permanent) (Pro)
Reflects Rust – Sparkling warm red (Permanent) (Pro)
Reflects Copper – Sparkling saffron (Permanent) (Pro)

Gloss Texture: $TBD

Clear (Permanent) (Pro)

What product is enticing you? Personally, I am dying to get my hands on those eye kohls. Well, actually, I can’t wait to play with all of it!

Thanks to Rocking Chick @ Specktra.net for the product image pic and to erine1881 @ specktra.net for the swatch pics! ;)

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Red red lips

By Retropinuplady on June 29, 2009

I am in love with Mac lipglosses and Russian red lipgloss is gorgeous its my fave red x


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MAC | Dazzleglass Creme Swatches

By MAC_Whore on June 24, 2009

Here’s a view of the much-anticipated Dazzleglass Cremes.

Click “Read More” below for further pics…

The Dazzleglass Cremes are a limited edition product and will retail for $18.00USD. These will launch on 24 Sep 09. These are they are thick like the Dazzleglasses, but have the texture of the Cremesheen Glasses.

  • Soft Dazzle – Mid-tone peach pink with gold pearl
  • Sublime Shine – Light coral brown with gold pearl
  • My Favourite Pink – Light blue pink with pearl
  • Perfectly Unordinary – Bright yellow pink with gold pearl
  • Luscious Spark – Light orange with gold pearl
  • Do It Up – Bright blue pink with pearl
  • Totally Fab – Bright yellow red with pearl
  • Amorous – Deep brown red with pearl
  • Creme Allure – Bright yellow plum
  • Thanks to erine1881

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    MAC | DSquared² Full Collection Info

    By MAC_Whore on June 21, 2009

      Lipsticks: (LE) $14.00USD
  • Nude Rose – Light neutral pink (Lustre)
  • Blood Red – Clean deep berry (Lustre)
  • Click “Read More” below for full collection details….

      Lip Erase: $TBD
      A flesh-toned balm that visually neutralizes and erases natural colour from the lip. Shine- and texture-free.
  • Dim – NC37 (Fleshtone)
    1. Tinted Lip Conditioner: $14.50USD
  • Fuschia Fix – Deep pink sheen (Permanent)
    1. Grease Paint Sticks: $TBD
  • Black – True black
  • B – Bright blue violet
  • V – Bright yellow blue
    1. Kohl Power Pencil: (LE) $14.50
  • Feline – Glossy black (Repromote from Blue Storm and Alexander McQueen for MAC)
    1. Sculpt and Shape Powder Duos:
  • Bone Beige/ Emphasize – Palest cream / Tan (Pro permanent) (Repromote from Sculpt and Shape)
  • Accentuate/Sculpt – Pale blushed beige / Soft taupey brown (Pro permanent) (Repromote from Sculpt and Shape)
    1. Gloss Texture: $TBD
  • Clear – A colour-free gel formulated for full-on shine, M·A·C Gloss adds polish, shine and highlights to bare or made-up skin. May be used on the face or any part of the body where shine is desired. (Permanent) (Pro)
    1. Tools:
  • #165 Brush – Medium-sized tapered brush with soft, natural bristles. Provides perfect application and blending of powder products. Can be used to highlight the cheeks or all over the face.(LE) (Repromote from Brunette Blonde Redhead) $34.00USD
  • This collection is due to launch 12 Oct 09

    Photo: austinlynnaustin

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    MAC | Dazzleglass Cremes Collection Info

    By MAC_Whore on June 21, 2009

      Dazzleglass Cremes: ($18)
  • Soft Dazzle – Mid-tone peach pink with gold pearl
  • Sublime Shine – Light coral brown with gold pearl
  • My Favourite Pink – Light blue pink with pearl
  • Perfectly Unordinary – Bright yellow pink with gold pearl
  • Luscious Spark – Light orange with gold pearl
  • Do It Up – Bright blue pink with pearl
  • Totally Fab – Bright yellow red with pearl
  • Amorous – Deep brown red with pearl
  • Creme Allure – Bright yellow plum
    1. These will be launching on 24 Sep 09

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