KITTENISH MAC PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

On their website, MAC recently launched 12 new PatentPolish lip pencils. The PatentPolish lip pencils have the shine of a gloss and the color of a lip pencil. The colors range from corals, pinks to nudes and each is housed in a twist up chubby pencil. I purchased Kittenish which is a mauve-y pink. It has the consistency of a creamy lightweight lipstick and I didn't notice any dryness to my lips when wearing the lip product. Wear time for the Kittenish lip pencil lasted for about four hours and with only one application it seemed to cover the lips like a full coverage lipstick. It also had great pigmentation with no settling into the lip lines. Kittenish currently retails for $20.00 USD and contains .08 oz. of product.

Read more about the entire collection here: MAC PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCILS

ANGUILLA NARS MATTE MULTIPLE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Now available for purchase are seven new Nars Matte Multiples. I purchased three of them and I will be posting reviews for each of them. In the meantime you can read more about the entire collection here: NARS MATTE MULTIPLES

Check out my review of ALTIA here: ALTIA NARS MATTE MULTIPLE SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out my review of LAOS here: LAOS NARS MATTE MULTIPLE SWATCHES AND REVIEW

I saved the best for last! In my opinion, ANGUILLA is the hidden gem of this collection of new Nars Matte Multiples. It is described as a ginger pink - a warm creamy pink with slight hints of coral. It can be applied wet for a more sheer look or dry for a more pigmented look. It blended easily, has a creamy texture and worked well over top of my foundation. During application it stayed moist long enough for me to blend it out and lasted a total wear time of about six to seven hours. I did notice a slight fading within the first 2-3 hours but nothing significant. Out of the three Matte Multiples Anguilla blended into my foundation and skin the easiest. It didn't streak or leave my skin looking splotchy. Although to be quite honest I didn't think I would really like this shade seeing as how it was just your everyday boring pink blush. Sure it doesn't contain the "wow" factor like Siam but this beautiful pink blush perks up the skin and really makes it come to life. It really leaves the skin looking healthy and vibrant!

Nars Matte Multiples are available at Nars.com and in store / online at Sephora. They retail for $39.00 USD and contain .26 oz of product.

NARS MATTE MULTIPLES - NOW AVAILABLE

 In passing I had heard about the new Nars Matte multiples but I didn't really think that much about them. I had seen and tried the regular Nars multiples but they never really worked for me. So I figured these would be something similar. Then today I got an e-mail advertisement from Sephora and I was just blown away by the gorgeous promo pic of them. I immediately clicked on the "shop now" and I was heartbroken to see they were already sold out! How could I have missed these; I didn't think they were even available for another week!

I kept checking the Sephora website all day today and I was overjoyed to finally see six of the seven matte multiples are now available for purchase (see promo pics below). I guess Sephora just hadn't had time to update their website before the e-mail ad was sent out. Anyway, I want at least three of them maybe four. I'm still on the fence about Siam - does it lean more orange/red or pink/red. I mean it is a beautiful red but I'm not sure if it will work for me. I will be sure to post swatches, pics and my review of them as soon as I've tried them so check back or leave me your thoughts / review on them below in the comments section. I'd love to hear how it works out for you!

NARS Matte Multiple - $39.00 USD for .26 oz of product


Check out my review of ALTIA here: ALTIA NARS MATTE MULTIPLE SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out my review of LAOS here: LAOS NARS MATTE MULTIPLE SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Available here on Sephora and there are seven shades but as of today only six are available for purchase:

• Anguilla (ginger pink)
• Exumas (pink apricot)
• Laos (rose coral)
• Siam (poppy red)
• Altai (rose bronze)
• Vientiane (copper bronze)
• Cappadoce (golden bronze) - at this time not available on the Sephora website

The Matte Multiple is safe to use wet or dry on the lips and cheeks.

1. Use dry for a vibrant flush of color.
2. Use wet for a melt into the skin appearance

“Matte Multiples give new possibilities and versatility. There’s no rules no right way or wrong way.” —François Nars

Anguilla - ginger pink

Exumas - pink apricot

Laos - rose coral

Siam - poppy red

Altai - rose bronze

Vientiane - copper bronze

23 ENGLISH ROSE BURBERRY LIP COVER SOFT SATIN LIPSTICK - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Every so often I get the urge to branch out of my comfort zone to splurge on other high-end cosmetic brands. Here lately it seems as though the buzz has been all about the Burberry brand of cosmetics. Several people have been raving about how the whole line of products are wonderful and just so amazing. So I decided to purchase Burberry Lip Cover in #23 English Rose, a soft satin lipstick that is described as a soft mauve-y rose. The formula was very hydrating and seemed to apply almost as a full coverage lipstick even though when swatched it seemed a bit sheer. The lip cover didn't feel heavy on my lips and it applied with ease with no tugging or pulling of my lips. The lipstick case has a magnetic closure which gives it an extra luxurious look and feel. The selection of colors all seemed to be natural lip tones from nudes, fair to medium pinks, peaches and a select few darker shades. Almost all seemed to lean on the warm side with the majority having hints of red or brown undertones. I couldn't discern any noticeable scents, perfumes or flavors associated with the lip covers and wear time for #23 English Rose was around four to five hours with no feathering, smudging or smearing. I did notice a slight fading but overall it still looked fresh on the lips. The Burberry Lip Cover in #23 English Rose is a really beautiful lipstick and in my opinion was definitely worth the splurge!

Burberry Lip Covers currently retail for $30.00 USD and contain .13 oz of product. They are available at most higher end department stores and online at Nordstrom or Burberry.

LOLLITINT BENEFIT COSMETICS LIP AND CHEEK STAIN - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

The Pantone 2014 color of the year is Radiant Orchid and Benefit Cosmetics newest smudge-proof lip and cheek stain, Lollitint, has nailed it. It's a beautiful bright candy orchid tint that can be applied to the cheeks or the lips for a flush of pink. The color in the bottle may seem extreme but when applied it blends into a nice pink color. Nothing over the top but of course if you prefer a more bolder look with a stronger intensity then reapplying will definitely amp up the color.

The first time I applied Lollitint to my cheeks I used the brush applicator but I felt like I had less control when applying and it deposited way to much product. The next time I wore the tint I tried using my fingers but it didn't blend as seamless as what it should - it looked rather splotchy. What I finally found to work the best was the MAC 188 duo fiber brush; especially for small application areas. For larger application areas the larger MAC 189 duo fiber brush worked beautifully. Both allowed me to deposit small amounts of product and then blend it in without any streaking, smearing or splotchy-ness. Wear time for the tint on my cheeks and face was 10 hours with little to no fading. By the 12 hour mark there was some slight fading but the flush of pink was still very apparent.

For my lips I used my fingertips to pat and blot the tint on rather than the brush applicator or a lip brush. When I used either of them the tint seemed to settle into my lips and it didn't apply as evenly. Once the tint dried down somewhat then I applied a clear gloss over it for a bit of shine. Wear time as a lip tint was about four hours although I did reapply the gloss which seemed to revitalize the lip tint and then I was able to extend the wear time by an additional two hours.

Lollitint currently retails for $30.00 USD and it contains .42 oz of product.

CHANEL SPRING 2014 NOTES DE PRINTEMPS COLLECTION - DETAILS AND PROMO PICS

Spring makeup strikes a colourful chord with light, joyful notes. At the heart of the collection, a chorus of fresh, luminous reds sets the season’s tone for cheeks, lips and fingertips.

NOTES DE PRINTEMPS is Chanel's newest Spring 2014 collection. It isn't even Christmas yet and the entire collection has already started to arrive at counters. So far its been spotted at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and online at Dillards.com and Chanel.com. Whew, that is really rushing things just a bit! LOL

So far the only information I have is what's listed below. I will continue to update the post as I get more information so keep checking back or you can reach out to me on twitter. I'm always close by should you have any questions.

Check out swatches and review for the quad here: 537 QUADRILLE CHANEL LUMIERES FACETTES EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review for the duo here: 70 ROSE MAJEUR CHANEL EYESHADOW DUO - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Diapason here: 92 DIAPASON CHANEL ILLUSION D'OMBRE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Impulsion here: 93 IMPULSION CHANEL ILLUSION D'OMBRE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review for Sonate here: 178 SONATE CHANEL LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Chamade here: 67 CHAMADE LE BLUSH CREME DE CHANEL

Check out swatches and review of Tapage here: 605 TAPAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Charivari here: 603 CHARIVARI CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

LUMIERES FACETTES (Iridescent Effects) LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYESHADOW - $59.00 USD

Create unlimited eye looks with this luminous palette, a harmony created exclusively for the Spring 2014 collection. Lavender grey, golden ivory and rosy apricot are united in a joyful Spring accord, accentuated by intense brown. Versatile formula can be applied dry for subtle shading, or dampened for more intense colour. Dermatologist tested. From COLLECTION NOTES DE PRINTEMPS.

537 QUADRILLE (limited edition)

OMBRES CONTRASTE EYESHADOW DUO - $42.00 USD

This foolproof pairing of complementary shades - in two unique textures - is housed in one convenient compact. The softly shimmering light shade is a creamy powder, which can be worn alone for a luminous effect or as a base to extend the wear of the accompanying deep-toned shadow. The dark shade has intense micronized pigments for true color application and a matte finish to create depth and contour. Two applicators are included: a foam tip to apply the shadows and a brush to blend.

70 ROSE MAJEUR

ILLUSION D'OMBRE LONG WEAR LUMINOUS EYESHADOW - $36.00 USD

The intensely shimmering long-wear eyeshadow offers true versatility. An innovative gel texture that is both soft and cushion-y allows it to be worn as an eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for the unique formula.

92 DIAPASON

93 IMPULSION (limited edition)

POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACTE - $45.00 USD

CHANEL POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACTE pressed powder covers your skin in a translucent, natural matte finish while setting your makeup or providing you with an easy touch-up. The ultrafine, lightweight formula features light-reflecting pigments and a luxurious soft feel to give you a beautiful, radiant look.

160 PREFACE (Limited Edition)

LE BLUSH CRÈME DE CHANEL - $38.00 USD

An innovative powder-cream formula offers an enticing new way to blush with sheer yet vibrant pigments for instant luminosity. The silky texture offers a long-wear satin finish—soft and comfortable for every skin type—and is simple to apply with fingertips or brush.

67 CHAMADE

68 INTONATION (limited edition)

ROUGE COCO HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOR - $34.00 USD

CHANEL introduces a modern interpretation of classic creme lip color as an homage to the rich life and legacy of Coco Chanel. New lightweight lip color glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips—even boosting their ability to hold in moisture—for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.

59 DEDICACE

60 TRIOMPHE

ROUGE ALLURE LUMINOUS INTENSE LIP COLOUR - $34.00 USD

The next generation of ROUGE ALLURE dresses lips with unmistakable attitude. The formula includes concentrated, ultra-thin pigments to offer radically intense color with full coverage and a satin finish, leaving lips supple and protected with lasting comfort.

136 MELODIEUSE

138 FOUGUEUSE

ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOR - $34.00 USD

Elevating matte to a new elegance, this next-generation, non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich color and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish.

44 LA DIVA

45 L'ADOREE (limited edition)

LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - $29.50 USD

Gorgeous shimmer and a high-shine glow is delivered effortlessly to lips with just one stroke of CHANEL’s best-selling lip gloss. A wide range of shades, from sheer and natural to sparkling and rich, look beautiful on their own, or over your favorite CHANEL lipstick. Equally beautiful is the conditioning formula's comfort and deep hydration.

178 SONATE

179 MURMURE

LE CRAYON LÈVRES PRECISION LIP DEFINER - $29.00 USD

Creamy-textured pencil offers precise lip lining, to emphasize and maximize the shape of your lips with long-lasting colour. Silicones allow ease of application. Vitamin E helps combat free radicals. Built-in brush for blending; comes with double-bladed sharpener.

70 SONIC PINK

ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ ULTRA WEAR LIP COLOUR - $35.00 USD

Base Colour Coat: Innovative fluid texture delivers long-lasting performance, comfortable application and perfect adherence to lips - without transferring or feathering. Dries quickly, too. Top Gloss Coat: Clear gloss's soft, non-tacky texture provides high shine and comfort throughout the day.

52 PINK TWIST (US EXCLUSIVE)

It is available on the Dillards website - just click on the drop down box and it's the last item.

AQUA CRAYON LIP COLOUR STICK - $26.00 USD

Waterproof, long-lasting lip liner. Automatic pencil never needs sharpening. Delivers a precise, professional line. Waterproof formula stays put for hours and hours without feathering or bleeding.

19 RASPBERRY RED (US EXCLUSIVE)

It is available on the Dillard's website - just click on the drop down box and it's the last item.

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - $27.00 USD

Brilliance to your fingertips with must-have colours from the runways of Paris. State-of-the-art formula strengthens and moisturizes nails. Unique patented non-spill bottle with wiping action for easy application.

603 CHARIVARI

605 TAPAGE

MAC HAUTECORE MATTE LIPSTICK - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

On Black Friday, MAC cosmetics launched it's first matte true black lipstick in HauteCore. This limited edition lipstick was only available on Black Friday although a few lucky MAC cosmetic subscribers were able to pre-order this beautiful lipstick on Thanksgiving day - several hours before the online only midnight launch. No worries though if you weren't able to purchase the lipstick on Black Friday, the Hautecore lipstick will be relaunched in Punk Couture another MAC collection available late December (around the 26th).

Hautecore lipstick is a fun and bold statement making lipstick - one that should be worn with confidence. It is described as a matte lipstick but applies like a cream and I noticed a slight sheen as well. During the application process I would recommend using a lip brush to prevent any unnecessary black smudges around the lip and chin area. If you are wanting to use a lip liner for a more seamless application I would suggest a deep blackberry or a deepened plum lip liner.

The Hautecore lipstick contains .1 oz. of product and it retails for $15.00 USD.