I already told you how excited I am to see MAC's Boxing Day collection coming up... and I told you all about Love Lace, the delightfully cool-toned Winter spectacular. What I didn't tell you, though, was that there's a bit more coming out on December 26th!
Gotta admit: I've heard a ton of great things from MAC's National Artists about this collection. A TON! Keep reading for more...
Let's start with In The Studio, because it's the smaller of the two. If you don't care a whit about it, skip directly to the Warm & Cozy coverage by clicking here.
In The Studio
Dramatic, daring Lashes have been a chic and urbane part of the modern Artist's persona since Edie and friends made it all happen Downtown, on block-print canvas or grainy 16-millimeter film. Multi-media, counter-culture, the ultimate cool. In The Studio is the epitome of the look updated, featuring new Studio Fix Lash in Black Fix or Studio Brown, with the latest thermoplastic synth-rubber moulded brush, designed to kill clump as it separates lashes. The perfect complement? Studio Fix Powder, a powder and foundation-in-one, combining complete coverage with ease of application, goes on dry with a matte, velvety texture. Silica keeps the matte flat and absorbs oil, and talc smooths it out. Go for the bold stroke, as they do In The Studio.
Studio Fix Lash
Another new mascara from MAC. We know that's one of their weak spots, so hopefully they've broken through the barriers this time. This info doesn't tell us much: a black, a brown, new brush, no clumps. Is it a basic mascara a la Mascara X and Maybelline Great Lash, or does it lengthen? Volumize? I guess time will tell...
Black Fix | Black
Studio Brown | Brown
Studio Fix Powder
This is a repromote of Studio Fix. *rolls eyes*_________________________________________________________
Warm & Cozy
A fireside fantasy far from the maddening crowd is undeniably appealing.
Seek refuge in the warmth, the glow of skin rosy with Refined Golden Mineralize Skinfinish, Shadesticks in Cuddle, Nurture and Snuggle shades, cozy as a mug of cocoa on a bearskin rug. Curl up with the cashmere kiss of Warm Me Up Lipstick or Light That Fire! Lipglass; the woodsy, rustic chic of Mulled Cider Eye Shadow and Dim the Lights Nail Lacquer. Like being in a majestic lodge surrounded by all of life’s real comforts. Natural beauty, the way MAC makes it modern.
Warm & Cozy Face, with Care Blends Essential Oils in Sweet Orange + Lavender, or Grapefruit + Chamomile feels soothing and sultry when elements are harsh and extreme…add MAC signature innovation with Mineralize All-Over Moisture Lotion, and see new radiance, revivified lustre, optimum health. Like going on retreat and communing with nature, it’s an earthly way to bring back what the city takes away, and a sensual solution to make life simple, but luxurious. Winter beauty begins here.
Lipstick
- Spiced Tea | Warm bronzed brown (Glaze) (LE)
- Warm Me Up | Creamy mid tone neutral pink (Amplified Cream) (LE)
- Siss | Muted golden beige (Satin) (Repromote)
Lipglass
- 2N - Creamy neutral yellow pink (Cream) (Repromote from N Collection)
- Feeling Dreamy - Pale neutral pink with pink pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
- 3N - Neutral brown with gold and pink pearlized pigments (Frost) (Repromote from N Collection)
- Light That Fire! - Mid tone burnt coral with pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
Eye Shadow
- Chamomile | Creamy pale yellow (Satin) (LE)
- Modelette | Young, natural peach (Satin) (Repromote from Tempt Me Quad from Tempt Me Tease Me Collection)
- Milled Cider | Dark warm brown (Satin) (LE)
- Embark | Intense reddish brown (Matte) (Permanent)
Shadestick
- Nurture | Frosted pale neutral peach beige (LE)
- Relaxed | Frosted dark chocolate brown (LE)
- Cuddle | Frosted light golden yellow (LE)
- Warm & Cozy | Frosted burnt amber with red and gold pearlized pigments (LE)
Mineralize Skinfinish (MSF)
- Comfort | Golden bronze (LE)
- By Candlelight | Golden pink (LE)
Nail Lacquer
- Blissed Out | Creamy light nude (Cream) (LE)
- Dim the Lights | Creamy warm dark chocolate (Cream) (LE)
Mineralize Face + Body Lotion
Care Blends Essential Oils
- Sweet Orange + Lavender | This nourishing oil leaves skin feeling energized and moisturized with the look of a healthy glow
- Grapefruit + Chamomile | This oil will help soothe, calm and clarify the skin with a soothing aroma
Tinted Lip Conditioner
- Close For Comfort | Pinkish brown (LE)
- Feelin' Good | Light neutral beige (LE)
Lip conditioner Tube
- Clear (Permanent)
Lip Conditioner Stick SPF15
- Clear (Permanent)
Images: Lushious Beauty and Pinkmelon.
Thoughts
Guys, the Care Blends Essential Oils are what the artists were raving about over, and over, and over again! I can't wait to try them! Fashion Week, this is one of the only things I heard repeated - "the oils". What do you think?
Siss is an old-school color that has a ton of fans. Anyone here in their ranks?
Much of the rest of the collection will be warmer than I think I'm interested in, though I'll be scoping out the MSFs for sure! The pink and coral lippies will be checked out carefully, of course, because I have an addiction! If you missed N Collection and like nude lippies, check out 2N and 3N, both are gorgeous! And I may need to grab Chammomile (because I adore pale yellow shadows!) and Modelette (it's peachy good!). Is it wrong that I may get all of the Shadesticks? I love them...
If you haven't tried the Tinted Lip Conditioners, you should snap up one or two. They're great all year around, but especially handy in the Winter. And they fit in the tiniest bags and right into the pocket of your jeans without being gangly, so they're easy to keep handy!