MAC LE Fluidline Eye Pencils from A Novel Romance Collection - Review, Swatches

MAC launched A Novel Romance Collection in Kolkata last week and as expected, 90% of the collection sold out on the first day itself. This time I wasn't really too excited about the lipsticks but what I really wanted were the Limited Edition Fluidline eye pencils. And a couple of the Electric cool eye shadows too but again, sold out :(. I managed to get three Fluidlines for myself - Black Brilliance (basic jet black), Water Willow (a dark black-green) and Evil Twin (Blue purple). I also wanted to get Metropolis and Earth Sign but both were unavailable :(.

MAC Fluidline Eye Pencils from A Novel Romance Collection

Gift the M.A.C Cosmetics Look in a Box this Diwali

Look in a Box features a selection of kits offering thoughtfully designed looks in universal shades and finishes to complement your skin tone. Two Face Kits come in colour waves of cool taupe and plum and warm beige and coral. Three Look in a Box Kits are designed in distinct colour schemes of pink, coral and neutral.

Look in a Box – All About Coral:

Look in a Box – All About Pink: features shades of fuchsia and bright blue pink. Includes one Lipstick, one Lipglass, a Veluxe Pearlfusion Eye Shadow Trio and Technakohl Liner –

Look in a Box – All About Nude: features shades of soft pink with pearl and midtone beige-pink. Includes one Lipstick, one Lipglass, a Veluxe Pearlfusion Eye Shadow Trio and Technakohl Liner.

Look in a Box – All About Coral: features shades of soft rosy coral and deep chocolate brown. Includes one Lipstick, one Lipglass, a Veluxe Pearlfusion Eye Shadow Trio and Technakohl Liner

Priced at Rs.4,800


Look in a Box – All About Beige: features shades of soft tan, copper and pewtered bronze. Includes six Eye Shadows, two Powder Blush, two Lipsticks and the duo-handled 275SE Brush/316SE Lip Brush.

Look in a Box – All About Plum: features shades of cool-toned lilac, soft pale pink and silver warm grey. Includes six Eye Shadows, two Powder Blush, two Lipsticks and the duo-handled 275SE Brush/316SE Lip Brush.

Priced at Rs.5,800



Available in select M.A.C stores across New Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Noida, Chennai, Bangalore, Ludhiana.

M.A.C Launches Moody Blooms Collection

Venomous violets, intoxicating ivy and poisonous nightshade glow with a phosphorescent gleam – shrouding eyes in earthy metallic Eye Shadows, intensified by blackened green and plum Fluidline and the drama of False Lashes Black. Vibrant lips suggest a hidden motive as the soft warm pinks of Sheen Supreme Lipglass Tint are overpowered by the deep blue plums and darkened berries of Sheen Supreme Lipstick. A final surge of adrenaline bursts with pink and shimmery bronze Powder Blush.

SHEEN SUPREME LIPSTICK

Moody Bloom - bronze plum
Phosphorescent - electric pink coral
Pheromonal - dark blue pink
Lust Extract - electric violet
Quite the Thing! - deep blue plum
INR 1,800

SHEEN SUPREME LIPGLASS TINT

Bubble Gum- soft warm pink
Gwi-Yo-Mi - mid-tone raspberry
Blushing Berry - mid-tone cool red
Glorious Intent - warm plum
Simply Wow- mid-tone cool mauve
INR 1,450

EYE SHADOW

Artistic License - pinky gold (veluxe pearl)
Deep Fixation - metallic brown (veluxe pearl)
Blooming Mad- mid-tone ultra violet (frost)
Hidden Motive - deep aubergine (veluxe pearl)
Lucky Green- dark yellow green (veluxe pearl)
Green Room - mid-tone teal (satin)
INR 1,200


FLUIDLINE

Copperthorn - glittery bronze
Nightshade - blackened plum
Black Ivy - blackened green plum
INR 1,300

FALSE LASHES

False Black black - INR 1,850

POWDER BLUSH

Bred for Beauty - mid-tone blue pink
Worldly Wealth - shimmering peachy bronze
INR 1,800

BRUSH

211 Pointed Liner - INR Rs.1,600
239 Eye Shader - INR 2,100

The collection is already sold out in Kolkata so you might want to hurry if you are planning to get anything. What caught your eye?

MAC Cosmetics for Varun Bahl, Rohit Bal, Monisha Jaisingh - Makeup Breakdown

Neutral lipstick and subtle eye makeup with falsies and eye liner was the mainstay of most of the looks at Day 3 of India Couture Week. Here are the makeup breakdowns. 

Monisha Jaisingh - 

Rohit Bal - 

 Varun Bahl -

M.AC Cosmetics for Sabyasachi at Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week 2014 - Day 1

Mickey Contractor, Director of Makeup Artistry, M.A.C India added to Sabyasachi’s beautiful collection with a look that was strong on flawless skin and dark lips perfectly in sync with the old world charm of the collection.

Those lips! Instant love. What do you think of the makeup?

MAC AT WLIFW AW 14 - PIA PAURO AND URVASHI KAUR - Backstage Images and Face Chart

M.A.C Cosmetics partnered with renowned designers for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week AW 2014. The makeup for Pia Pauro and Urvashi Kaur's show was spearheaded by Mickey Contractor, Director of Makeup Artistry, MAC India.

MAC Limited Edition Pleasure Bomb Lipstick - Review, Swatches & How to Create a Dupe

This post is dedicated to the gorgeous and super sweet Shivani of Shivani's Beauty Blog without whom this lipstick would have remained a distant dream. Pleasure Bomb released with the MAC RiRi Hearts Holiday Collection and this was the only thing that I desperately wanted from the collection. Unfortunately and God only knows why, MAC did not get this color to India so as expected there was disappointment all around. I had lost all hope till one fine day, Shivani extends her helping hand and offers to get a few from her seller. I also have to thank Samannita for letting me know of it asap and I was the first one to place the order. A couple of weeks later, the lipstick is delivered to my house and it very soon replaced Party Parrot as my all time favorite lip color!

M.A.C Cosmetics at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn / Winter 2014

M.A.C Cosmetics is excited to announce its participation at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/ Winter 2014 (WLIFW AW 14) to be held between March 26th to 30th, 2014 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. This time M.A.C will be partnering with Abraham & Thakore, Anand Bhushan, Dev R Nil, Jenjum Gadi, Malini Ramani, Mrinalini, Nachiket Barve, Nikasha, Pia Pauro, Rabani & Rakha, Rajputana by Samant Chauhan, Rishta by Arjun Saluja, Sahil Kochhar, Shantanu & Nikhil, Sid Tytler, Tarun Tahiliani, Urvashi Kaur, Zubair Kirmani. M.A.C will also be seen creating exciting looks for the Grand Finale show, Namrata Joshipura.

M.A.C will have a team of ace makeup artists headed by Mickey Contractor, Director of Makeup Artistry, M.A.C India and Sonic Sarwate, Senior Artist, M.A.C India. After being a part of the Paris Fashion Week earlier this season, Sonic Sarwate is all set to cast his artistic magic in the capital city along with his team of dedicated and enthusiastic makeup artists.

In the past, looks created by MAC from WLIFW have been incorporated in international trend charts whilst predicting beauty trends for seasons ahead, thus positioning India as one of the important markets in the business of beauty globally.

Watch out for information on makeup trends and makeup looks straight from the WLIFW the ramp right here from the 26th!

MAC Morning Rose Lipstick - Review, Swatch

In my quest to find some neutral shades that look good on me (which is rarely the case!), I bought another lipstick from the MAC Magnetic Nude Collection that launched recently. The lipstick is called Morning Rose and its a very pretty 'soft cool rose ' in a Cremesheen finish (Even though in the pic it looks brown, the color is actually a lot lighter and has much more of pink/rose in it)!

Cremesheen lipsticks are my least used in MAC and the only one that I've tried is Speak Louder. The formula of that is very different from Morning Rose. Dunno why MAC labelled it a Cremesheen when it would probably fit best in the Lustre or Frost category. The color is a medium rose pink with a frosted sheen. Its perfect for the day time or whenever you want to go with a subtle lip but one area where I'm disappointed is in the pigmentation. I have to swipe it at least 4-5 times to get full coverage and to get the color to show up properly. The wear time is about three hours after which it fades away without leaving a stain behind. A lot of bloggers have written that Cremesheen finishes are usually drying but I've not faced that with Morning Rose. Won't say its hydrating but not drying either. 

I won't say that this is a must have lipstick from the Magnetic Nude collection because the formula did not impress me much. What I love is the color and how soft and 'delicate' it is. Might wash out skin tones darker than NC 44 but on light-medium skin tones, this will look lovely. Check it out if you like the color and not too bothered about the formula or poor wear time. 

MAC Spirit Lipstick - Review, Swatches

Usually I stay far away from nude lipstick shades and I'll always reach out for the bright pinks, corals and reds. But a few days back, I was going out for an event during the day and was wearing a bright blue top so thought of going light on the lips. To my dismay, I realized that I did not have even one nude lipstick in my collection! Not that I never had one. I bought Twig, Taupe, Hot Chocolate from MAC sometime back but then got bored of them and gave them away. That day, I went with a bright lip but two weekends later, I was in a MAC store trying out some nude shades for myself. I had made up my mind to stay away from the pinky nudes and get something more brown but after much deliberation, I came back with Spirit, a satin finish lipstick in a pinky brown/beige color. 

Satin finish from MAC is a big favorite of mine because it's a combination of the matte and a creamy finish. A lot of people find Satins to be drying but I don't face that problem.  MAC describes this formula as 'A lipstick formula which provides high color payoff and a semi-matte finish' and Spirit is no different. It is from MAC's permanent range and thankfully I paid the old price of Rs 990 for this but dunno how long the stores will still sell products at their old prices. 

MAC Satin Lipstick Spirit

Spirit is a light color but thankfully it does not wash me out as most nudes do. It covers lip pigmentation completely and goes opaque in a couple of swipes. I love the semi-matte finish and the fact that I get about 4 hours of wear time. On fairer skintones, the pink will show up much more but on me it's more of the beige. The only con about this lipstick is that it accentuates the lip lines but that honestly does not bother me much. 

Spirit is a great color to wear if you are going in for heavy eyes or just want a day time lipstick. On skin tones darker than NC43, it might wash you out if worn on it's own so do pair it with a lip liner or lip gloss. On lighter and medium skin tones, this will look great. Check it out at a MAC store when you go next. 

What is your favorite nude lipstick? Do share in the comments below.

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick - Review, Swatches, Photos

I just realized that it's been ages since I wrote about a red lipstick and considering my obsession with reds, that's completely unacceptable! So here I am bringing to you a lipstick that's not yet released in India but a worldwide rage currently. Presenting the MAC Rihanna Viva Glam Lipstick that I picked up in Singapore last month.

In Singapore, MAC lipsticks are for 29 SGD which is around Rs 1400. At that time, my conscience had really pricked me after I bought it. It was saying " Couldn't you have waited for a few more months? It would have launched in India at a much lesser price!!" But now that our dearest MAC have hiked their prices, I know that when it launches here, it will probably be of the same price that I paid for in Singapore. So no guilt feeling now at all :D.

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna lipstick looks different from the usual MAC lipsticks. The bullet is a frosty red and I love how funky yet classy it looks. Strangely, it does not have MAC's signature vanilla smell. It is a frost finish and described as a 'blue-red'. I don't agree with MAC's description at all because it's a bright red with warm undertones and I do not see any trace of blue in it, at least on me. The lipstick has a hint of gold and pink shimmer that does not transfer on to the lips and the pigmentation is amazingly good. The texture of the lipstick is quite creamy and it just glides on the lips. It is slightly hydrating and lasts on me for about 4-5 hours and does not stain the lips on fading. To sum up the review, I love this lipstick and if you love reds too, grab it when it launches here. Don't get put off by the frost finish because it hardly looks frosty on the lips. It just looks HOT!

Here are more pics of the Viva Glam Rihanna lipstick on me. I've gone for a very OTT look here, pairing a bright red lipstick with bright blue eye shadow from The Body Shop Color Crush range. The inspiration is a look that TBS created for Jatinn Kochar's show at the Kingfisher Ultra Bengal Fashion Week that I attended last saturday. I know it's really 'theatrical' but then makeup is all about experimenting and having fun right?

What do you think of the lipstick and the look? Do share in the comments below.

MAC Heroine Lipstick - An Encore

I write encore because I have already reviewed Heroine here when it launched in 2012 as part of MAC's Reel Sexy collection. It remains till date my favorite purple lipstick and I'm so glad that MAC decided to make this a permanent star in their lipstick collection just in time to celebrate the new Pantone Color of 2014, Radiant Orchid.

For those who missed out on getting this last time, here's a quick summary of the lipstick:

1. It's a gorgeous vibrant purple fuchsia with blue undertones 

2. It is in a matte finish with intense pigmentation. Even though its matte, the lipstick is pretty creamy and does not dry out lips. You can wear it either as a stain or go 'full on'

3. Lasts for nearly 6 hours and fades away leaving a purple stain

4. This is a color which is quite bold and needs a bit of makeup to stand out. On a bare face, Heroine will not look good. Just make sure its not too much coz you want your lips to be the focus. Pair it with lots of mascara, winged liner, light blush or bronzer and you are good to go. 

Do check out this shade when it launches in India. This is a stunner!

Do you like purple lipstick? Which is your favorite?

MAC Frost Lipstick New York Apple - Review, Swatches

If it wasn't for the Pixiwoo sisters, I would have totally ignored this very pretty shade from MAC. Frost finishes are something that I run away from so whenever I go to a store, it's always the matte, amplified, cremesheen and satin lipstick finishes that get my attention and love. But after watching one of Nic's videos where she applied New York Apple and looked gorgeous, I just had to check out the shade for myself. I did, I fell in love and wondered how on earth could I not have noticed this earlier!

New York Apple is a berry based red with light pink/raspberry and gold shimmer. The shimmers are not OTT but blend in beautifully with the color to give a radiant glow to the lips. It's red but not a very 'in your face' red so perfect for those who are apprehensive of bright red lips. Frost finishes usually go on quite sheer but not New York Apple. The pigmentation and coverage it gives is as good as the other finishes and the texture is very creamy as well. New York Apple lasts on me for about 4 hours and it fades evenly without staining the lips. If you have a gold lip gloss, try layering it on top of the lipstick or just dab a bit of gold shadow at the center and apply clear gloss if you want some extra oomph. Looks lovely!

New York Apple is part of the permanent collection so you can get it anytime. Like all MAC lipsticks, it is priced at Rs 990.

What do you think of the shade?

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Fixed on Drama - Review, Swatch

The MAC Retro Mattes have taken the blogging world by storm and most of the shades have already been reviewed .Today I'm talking about one shade that has not really gathered a lot of attention and that is the very dramatic, Fixed on Drama.

Most of the shades in the Retro Matte collection will be added to the permanent line but Fixed on Drama is a limited edition. I am a big fan of dark and vampy colors so was instantly attracted to this rich brownish wine shade when I first saw the pictures. It's a color that is dark and mysterious and perfect for fall/winter. I will not recommend the shade to very young women but if you are in your late twenties and above and  have medium to dark complexion, you have to check it out. To add a killer punch, pair it with smokey eyes and the result is mind blowing. If you want to go light, wear it with only a winged liner and light makeup on the face and you will look super.

The color is a mix of plum, burgundy and brown in a super matte finish. Fixed on Drama is not as smooth as the other retro mattes though and the texture is quite stiff. The lipstick tends to tug and pull while applying and therefore you don't get a smooth finish. The best way is to use a lip brush first and then layer on the lipstick for better coverage. The color payoff is good and it does look a little lighter on the lips than it does in the tube. Since this is a very dark color, it's very important to exfoliate lips and apply a balm before putting on the lipstick else it will emphasize the chapped areas and look terrible. Fixed on Drama lasts for about five hours on me and leaves a light stain behind. The only problem is that it fades unevenly so you have the outer rim intact while the middle is all gone. And I hate that!

Fixed on Drama is definitely not the best shade in the collection in terms of texture. It's drier and stiffer than the others and you do need to put in some effort to make it look good. The color however i love so I'm willing to put in that extra effort. If you want to go for dark lips this season and don't mind a super matte finish and stiff texture, do try Fixed on Drama. It looks great! Price is the usual Rs 990. 

Click here for the review of the Retro Matte in shade Dangerous. 

Have you bought any Retro Matte? Which is your favorite?

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Dangerous - Review, Swatches

Hey Pretties, sorry for MIA for the last few days but I was involved in something really interesting. Attended a workshop in Mumbai along with 19 other beauty and fashion bloggers to learn more about the art of video blogging. The workshop was organised by Be Beautiful (of Hindustan Lever) and You Tube and was super fun. I stayed at the Grand Hyatt, met fellow beauty bloggers Ana, Jyoti, Ritu, Deeptima, Apurva, Samyukta, Hina, Shanaya and a few fashion bloggers, got some good tips on vlogging, ate a lot, spoke a lot and the icing on the cake - got to see Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi up, close and personal. I have put up pictures of the event on my Fb page so do check them out if you are interested.

Coming to today's post, I'm gonna talk about something very dangerous! Nah, don't get scared. Not going to give you any gyan on beauty or health hazards. Just gonna talk about my favorite thing in the world and guess what that is? The Lipstick of course! And this one is a color that came out with the MAC Retro Matte collection a few weeks back. The shade is Dangerous and I freaking love it!

The color is an orange red matte and a close cousin of the famous Lady Danger, which is brighter and has more orange. I picked up five shades from this collection - All Fired Up, Relentlessly Red, Flat Out Fabulous, Dangerous and Fixed on Drama. While All Fired Up and Flat Out Fabulous is still with my sis-in-law in Singapore, the rest are with me and I love the colors. By now, all of you know that the Retro Mattes have a super matte finish and gets really dry. You do need to prep your lips before applying these, else your lips will just look terrible. Make sure to exfoliate and apply a lip balm before putting on the lipstick.

Dangerous is a bright orange with red undertones and will go very well on all complexions. If you love reds and oranges but also want something that's not too bright like Lady Danger, go for Dangerous. If you can still manage to get one at the store, that is. Not sure if MAC plans to make the shade permanent but I really hope they do coz it's a beautiful color. The texture even though is dry does not tug or pull while applying. Don't expect it to glide on the lips but it's not too uncomfortable either. The color stays on for nearly 5-6 hours on me and on fading, leaves a light orange stain. After a couple of hours it does get very dry so a lip balm is very much needed.

This is how Dangerous looks on me. The picture was taken after an entire night of pandal hopping and no sleep hence the zombie like look. And my eyes are really not disproportionate....just due to lack of sleep :D

Did you buy any of the Retro Mattes? Which one is your favorite?