Watch this space...

It's been 2 years... So much has changed... Watch this space for something a lil different, new and fresh. I'm taking it to the next level. It's not going to be just about makeup but life, fashion (of course beauty will be staying...) etc... Stay tuned, and if you're still with me, thankyou!!

Mel xx

Lightfully Bright

These products are an extension to the Asian exclusive lightening and brightening products that people from Asia are totally lapping up right now. As far as I know these products are Asia exclusive only so if you're travelling in hat direction do try them out and pick them up!

Deep Ultra~moisture creme

Active Softening lotion

Foaming creme cleanser

Charged Essence Serum

Lipglasses $34 (as pictured top-bottom)

Etheral

Astro Cool

Atmospheric

Outer Space

My Picks:

All lipglasses!!!

MAC ~ Cremeblend Blushes

For every contour control freak, for every persistent perfectionist comes this wondrous way to play with blush that gives you the most magnificent flexibility you’ve ever had…Starts creamy, stays creamy and proves once and for all that powder is NOT your only prerogative. You can get back to a new build for that retro “rouge” look Old Hollywood Glamour made modern or stop at subtle and natural; it’s all in your hands. In three aspects, two shades of each: One matched to skin, one for a brighter glow and one darker for cream contouring, it’s perfect for all skin colours, minus the silicone, particularly adept at preventing ashiness on darker complexions. Make powdery a thing of the past.

Cremeblend Blush $40 (all permanent)

Brit Wit ~ Dusty rosy mauve

Ladyblush ~ Warm neutral coral

Posey ~ Warm peach

So Sweet, So Easy ~ Bright yellow pink

Something Special ~ Light coral

Tea Petal ~ Mid-tone reddish brown

My Thoughts/ Picks:

I have So Sweet, So Easy from the Lilyland collection last year and it's beautiful! It's so easy to blend and creates a natural glow. These have replaced the normal creme blushes. I recommend So Sweet, So Easy and can't wait to try Something Special.

MAC ~ Finally Flawless

This is a newly formulated version of the Mineralize Skinfinish compact. I loved this stuff before and cannot wait to try out the new version!

Mineralize Foundation SPF 15 has the exclusive formula – micronized and coated pigments improve blendability, maintain colour purity with SPF 15, and our liquid mineral ferment complex adds nutrients. Light diffusing optics minimize the visibility of imperfections – FINALLY Flawless!

Mineralize Foundation SPF 15
Minerals are the foundation for all living things. The human body is

made of approximately 60% water and skin is approximately 70% water. By fusing minerals and water, Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation is the synthesis of earthly essential elements in the form of a rich, luxurious solid cream compact with a liquid mineral infusion. This uniquely textured, medium buildable, foundation delivers immediate hydration while revitalizing the look o

f dull and dry skin. Used backstage during the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion shows of; BCBG, Carolina Herrera and Baby Phat, it is both a makeup artists dream and a real woman’s skin saving grace.

Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation features an innovative gel based system that provides extreme comfort and creaminess in application, making this formula appealing to all skins but especially normal to dry

. The gel fuses the formula’s high water content (30.5%) with the polymers and coated pigments for the ultimate in silky smooth, yet

long wearing (up to 8 hours), colour payoff. Because of the immediate moisturization benefits, Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation also helps to immediately reduce the appearance of pores and provides skin with a non-sticky, cooling break.

Additionally, a blend of lightweight oils creates a creamy, comfortable feeling on the skin. The innovative wax-free structure helps moisturize skin, while light diffusing optics help minimize the visibility of pores and imperfections for a flawless looking complexion.

Shades

NC15 // 20 // 25 // 30 // 35 // 37 // 40 // 42 // 44 // 45 //50 // 55

NW15 // 20 // 25 // 30 // 35 // 40 // 43 // 45 // 47 // 50 // 55

#130 brush (permanent)

MAC ~ Future Face

MAC forges ahead with a three-in-one force: Powder, Foundation and Tinted Moisturizer altogether.

First, Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder blurs the line between skincare and makeup, with a pressed texture that beautifies as it benefits. Gives a sheer to medium, smooth, even coverage for a flawlessly soft and even tone with caring, comforting properties.

Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 shade extensions fill in

all the gaps.

Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

N18 // NW18 // NW22 // NW33 // NW44 // NW46 // NW48 // NW58

Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15

Medium Plus ~ Tan beige

Dark Plus ~ Neutral tan beige

Brushes

190 ~ Foundation Brush (permanent)

150 ~ Large Powder Brush (permanent)

Studio Careblend Pressed Powder

Light ~ Soft pale beige

Light Plus ~ Pale golden beige

Medium ~ Soft creamy beige

Medium Plus ~ Tan beige

Medium Dark ~ Caramel beige

Medium Deep ~ Rich golden tan

Dark ~ Deep caramel

Dark Deep ~ Rich golden bronze

Wonder Woman for MAC

So MAC have finally done a collection featuring the famous Wonder Woman. I'm an 80's baby and missed out on seeing the original show but I hear all sorts of things about Wonder Woman and from what I hear she was quite the legend. With the collection I'm not really impressed with the packaging. It looks pretty cheap and I'm not quite sure what to think of the jumbo sized products (lipstick and penultimate liner). I feel like this is a bit kiddish and I'm pretty sure even those who loved Wonder Woman in the 70's would find this not so appealing. All products are LE aside from a few that are permanent (not in this packing though, obviously). Prices are to be announced and I know I'm going to be horrified with what they'll be charging, especially with the jumbo products.

Lipstick

Marquise d’ ~ Sandy cream peach (Lustre) (Repromote from Brunette, Blonde, Redhead ’09)
Russian Red ~ Intense bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent)
Spitfire ~ Bright creamy magenta (Satin)
Heroine ~ Brown bronze (Frost)

Lipglass

Emancipation ~ Pale neutral pink

Wonder Woman ~ Bright red with soft pearl
Athena’s Kiss ~ Bright blue fuchsia
Secret Identity ~ Mid-tone copper with soft pearl

Lash $18

#48 Lash (permanent)

Defiance Eyeshadow Quad (pictured)
Defiance ~ Iridescent white pink (Veluxe Pearl)
Paradise Island ~ Soft warm pink (Satin)
Star Studded ~ Mid-tone violet pink (Satin)
Real Drama ~ Dark burgundy with pink pearl (Satin)

Lady Justice Eyeshadow Quad
Lady Justice ~ Bright silver with white pearl (Frost)
Insurmountable ~ Dirty blue grey (Veluxe Pearl)Bold Babe ~ Deep metal blue with white pearl (Frost)Deep Truth ~ True dark blue (Frost) (Permanent)

Valiant Eyeshadow Quad
Valiant ~ Light lime with yellow pearl (Frost)
Spinning Transformation ~ Deep olive bronze with yellow pearl (Frost)
Diana Undercover ~ Dark forest green (Satin)
Manila Paper ~ Pale frost white gold (Veluxe Pearl) (Repromote from
Spring Colour Forecast ’10)

Penultimate Eye Liner

Rapidblack ~ True black (Permanent)

Opulash Mascara

Victorious ~ Purple

Army of Amazons ~ Green
Themyscira ~ Blue
Black ~ Black (permanent)

Reflects Glitter

Reflects Pearl ~ White glitter with pearl sheen (Glitter) (PRO)
Reflects Bronze ~ Sparkling rich gold (Glitter) (PRO)

Pigment

Bright Fuchsia ~ Bright magenta (Permanent)
Marine Ultra ~ Vivid marine blue (PRO)

Nail Lacquer
Obey Me ~ True red
Spirit of Truth ~ Navy blue

Blush Duo
Mighty Aphordite ~ Warm peach coral with gold pearl/Bright coral pink with gold pearl (Satin/Frost)
Amazon Princess ~ Bright yellow pink/Deep blue pink with gold pearl (Satin/Satin)

Mineralize Skinfinish
Pink Power ~ Peachy rose with pink shimmer/Soft rosy bronze/Soft shell pink with fine shimmer
Golden Lariat ~ True coral with fine gold shimmer/Soft suntanned bronze/Soft gold with fine shimmer

Wonder Woman Makeup Bag

Wonder Woman ~ Red
Bulletproof ~ Blue

Utility Belt Eye Brush Set
Includes 224SE, 213SE, and 194SE

Utility Belt Face Brush Set
Includes 129SE, 109SE, and 190SE

Invincible Mirror

My Picks:

All coloured mascaras

Both msf's

Both blushes

Emancipation & Wonder Woman lipglasses

Reflects Pearl glitter

MAC False Lashes mascara

"False Lashes Mascara adds dramatic volume, the rich, creamy, volumizing formula magnifies and multiplies the look of each lash, creating dramatically thick, long, curled, exaggerated lashes. The lush brush applies a deluxe dose of heavy pigment to the lashes and works in combination with the product to create incredible volume, length and density. The pigments in the formula are treated to allow for maximum colour payoff that remains true, deep, uniform and wears all day long. It’s flake- and smudge-resistant, ophthalmologist-tested and safe for contact wearers."

This was first seen in the Marcel Wanders for MAC collection late last year as part of the more expensive collection they do each year. The packaging is exactly the same and I'd say the price is as well as most of their mascara's are about $20 cheaper (fibre rich lash, zoomlash etc etc). This mascara comes only in black and is part of the permanent range now.

I haven't tried it but at that price it had better be better than awesome and in the same par as Lancome or Estee Lauder mascara's.

RRP: $42

Available: MAC Counters at Myer and David Jones and MAC PRO stores in Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney International Duty Free (departures) at the Airport.