So In The Groove is one of the collections coming out in July in the US. It features a bunch of mineralized products which are popular for at least one summer collection. I am definitely interested although M.A.C. can be hit or miss with the formulations, especially for the MES (sometime they come out super smooth like the first set, but others are quite grainy like last year’s).
Note: All information and images courtesy of Specktra
Collection arrives July 8th in the U.S. and in August internationally
In The Groove
Lipstick
Call My Bluff – Mid-tone creamy coffee (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
All Ages, All Races, All Sexes, courtesy of M.A.C. Cosmetics
….Forever!!!!!
Back in the day, I was attracted to M.A.C. for a number of reasons. For one, it was the first department store brand that I discovered that offered an always expansive colour scheme that really allowed me to think outside of the box and experiment. They also did not pigeon-hole consumers into thinking that they could only where a certain colour or a certain product. They were all-welcoming, which I absolutely loved! It did not matter who you were, male, female, black, white, Asian, Latina, young or older! Their mantra of All Ages, All Races, All Sexes is the theme for one of their newest collections, that is very neutral themed and very wearable by everyone. Here are some of what the M.A.C. artists had to say about theme and the collection. All Ages, All Races, All Sexes is available online and in stores now.
JOHN S. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
M∙A∙C is its own melting pot. It’s like riding the New York City subway: Walk into any store, at anytime, and you will experience All Ages, All Races, All Sexes. And maybe even a saxophone player on roller-skates – you never know!
FRED V. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
This credo lured me in immediately, given the fact that I’m a Latin, Spanish-speaking, black gay male! I feel that if there is a niche here for me, then there is a place at M∙A∙C for everyone.
GREGORY A. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
I love the all-encompassing “world clique” that we have created. M·A·C lays out a welcome mat to the world! Beauty is ageless, genderless, and has no ethnic boundaries. Our credo appeals to me on EVERY level, as I love beauty that comes in all packages.
FATIMA T. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
Our credo says, “Come one, come all. Everyone is welcome.” When you work in this business for any length of time it becomes apparent that regardless of skin colour, age or culture, we all want the same thing: to look and feel our best. I aim to make everyone I touch look and feel better.
LYNE D. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
This collection is really in line with what M∙A∙C does best: The art of makeup for everyone! All Ages, All Races, All Sexes is a celebration of skin tones: Everyone will be able to find the right neutrals for them, whether it is for their lips, eyes or even their eyebrows!
TIFFANY J.ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
We’re all in this life together, trying to express ourselves the best way we know how. The greatest part about M∙A∙C is we all have a common thread – the love of makeup and the endless possibilities for who we are while playing with it!
KERI B. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
M∙A∙C is such a special community because we celebrate difference. Embracing All Ages, All Races, All Sexes allows us as a brand to break down the typical concept of beauty.
NADINE L. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
This credo changed the face of make up as I knew it! It was a maverick approach to makeup as art, and I was finally able to find a cosmetic line that did not exclude me. I could actually shop at the same cosmetic location as my mother, grandmother, little sister, big brother and girlfriends!
CAITLIN C. ON ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES
Whether it was at school, going out or going into certain stores, I remember sometimes feeling left out or just not cool enough. But when I joined the M∙A∙C family, I found where I belonged. M∙A∙C is all-inclusive fashion. No one gets left out of this club: no guest list, no bouncers, it doesn’t matter who you know. We are All Ages, All Races, All Sexes.
As I watched the rain pelting down in Port-of-Spain, as 2009 slowly draws to a close, I began to think about all the wonderful and not so wonderful things that have come out in the past year. In a tough economic climate, I had to be very selective about the products that I purchased. I cut down A LOT on my spending on makeup, haircare and bodycare. So here are the things that survived the cut in 2009 and that I thought were great products.
Maybelline Lash Stiletto
M.A.C. Mineralized Eye Shadow in Cinderfella (They did a really great job at this formula, it’s perfect for a festive Old Year’s/New Year’s fete!)
M.A.C. Greasepaint Paintstick
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Uber
NARS Blush in Crazed
Kinky Curly Come Clean
Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream
Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade
And all that purple that reigned!!! (Seriously, I have an all purple wardrobe complete with matching makeup and nail colour!)
All of Zoya’s MatteVelvet polishes
So my list is kinda short, but I’ll fix that in 2010!!!! I definitely hope that I could branch out even more and discover more brands especially natural/organic ones!
So what made your list in 2009??? What do you hope the companies come out with in 2010?
This is the second holiday collection that is coming out on December 26th in North America. There are actually quite a few repromotes and permanent colours in this collection including 2N and 3N lipglasses that came out a few years ago with the very popular N/Naked collection. Another very neutral collection that I am going to probably skip. There seems to be some amazing stuff coming out in 2010 that I am going to wait on. Meanwhile, enjoy….
Lipsticks $14 USD
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 $14
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)
Light That Fire! – Mid tone burnt coral with pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
Eye Shadows $14.50
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 $16.50
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)
Mineralized Skin Finish $27
Comfort – Golden bronze (LE)
By Candlelight – Golden pink (LE)
Nail Lacquer $12
Blissed Out – Creamy light nude (Cream) (LE)
Dim the Lights – Creamy warm dark chocolate (Cream) (LE)
Mineralize Face + Body Lotion $29.50(Permanent)
This gentle non-sensitive, rich moisurizing lotion can be used on the face and body and is free of fragrance and colour
Care Blends Essential Oils $19.50(MAC Store Permanent)
Sweet Orange + lavendar – 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 $14.50
Close For Comfort – Pinkish brown (LE)
Feelin’ Good – Light neutral beige (LE)
Lip conditioner Tube $13.50
Clear (Permanent)
This collection is available on Dec 26, but can be found right now at maccosmetics.com
