On Thursday I checked out the MAC style black collection. I really liked it! Finally something different! I picked up quite a few items. The collection may seem a bit intimidating to some, but a lot of these colors are very wearable if you layer them with other products. And for those of you who have a flair for the dramatic, this is for you!
Check out my video haul and mini review!
Here are the swatches! I forgot to swatch Penultimate Liquid liner but it's a typical pen liquid liner that goes on black.
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Out of the two black lipsticks, I picked up the creamsheen since I don't use my matteens very often. I didn't have a black lippie in my collection unless you count my OCC black lip tar. You can wear this as a base for another lipstick to give intense color or even go for a goth halloween look. Not a must have though.
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I love when MAC comes out with new products like this Greasepaint stick. It's a lot of fun to work with...it's like a shadestick but a lot more intense. I like the color on this one, it's a deep purple with like shimmer. Use this under the mineral eyeshadows for a pop of color.
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Out of the glimmerglasses I picked up 2 of the 3. The one on the left, Blackware, would look super chic over a plum colored lipstick to dress it up a bit. The one on the right looks amazing over a red lipstick. Check out my video to see what it looks like. On their own they just look like a gray gloss so these are better paired over another product.
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These Mineralized Eyeshadows were a pleasant surprise in the collection. They are intensely pigmented and give an intense glitter effect. I kind of want to go back for the other 2 colors I didn't get!
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Cream colour bases can be used in many ways. If you use this as an eye base, make sure to wear another base underneath because these do oil up.
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The final look! This is my RockStar smudgy, messy look...it's supposed to be the "I don't care cuz I'm cool look, lol". It's a pretty effortless look that takes 10 minutes to do for the entire face. FYI, I wore this look the entire day and noticed that the greasepaint stick does smear on its own...so it's best to wear a base with it.
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Here's What I Used (All MAC unless otherwise specified):
FACE
-Jan Marini moisturizer and face products
-L'Oreal True Match foundation
-MSF Natural Med Dark
-Brown/Pink Blush from Graftobian Warm Blush Palette
EYES
-Greasepaint Stick
-Young Punk MES
-Texture e/s
-Vanilla e/s
-Anastasia Mascara
LIPS
-Florabundance lipglass
Atlanta Makeup Artist
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I WENT TO MAC && SPENT ALMOST $300... [OMG] FOR THIS BLACK COMMECTION... I LOVE IT. THANX FOR ALL THE VIDS RENREN LOVE YA GIRL...
@PRETTYNIIK
awesome swatches. I saw the collection at my local mac counter and yeah it does look kinda intimidating.
you look good as always ren!
I was wondering where to find the hi lighting powder you use from Graftobian--on the Club look on Joy, also you mentioned something about being able to get a 25% discount. Please email me if you have time elle.ellebang@gmail.com
Thanks!
elle
I love some of those eyeshadows. So shimmery and bright!
Hey Ren
The colors look great on you!
PJd
Niceee! :) I wonder when it comes out here.
love the look...I went to mac last weekend and this collection didnt grab my attention maybe cuz I hardly do smokey looks..but i love how gorgeous the e/s look:D
I looove the collection too! great haul!
I bought the bat black cream color base and layer it under the gilt by association and it looks insane... I really love this collection and am thinking about going back to get more... love your blog by the way... you're so talented!
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