Miley Cyrus for MAC’s Viva Glam Campaign

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Miley Cyrus is seen most of the time with her signature red pout, and this time while campaigning for MAC’s brand new Viva Glam campaign, Miley was seen in red, looking hotttt! The diva is heading the MAC Viva Glam lipstick campaign.

I just came across Miley Cyrus’s latest pictures from the MAC Viva Glam campaign photo shoot. She got crimson pout as a part of her signature style. While for her outfit, she wore a high-waisted shorts alongwith printed crop top. For her hair, she got a platinum blonde wig with bangs in front.

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Miley Cyrus for the very first time collaborated with the premium cosmetic company MAC last fall and was seen in hot pink color. Just like last time, this time too the revenues generated from her Viva Glam shades will go to the MAC Aids fund in order to help children, women and men suffering from HIV or Aids. The Miley Cyrus MAC Viva Glam collection would be available on the MAC website September 8th onwards.

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Review : MAC Craving Lipstick

RATING : 9 OUT OF 10

Currently, I am loving the MAC Craving lipstick. It’s a plumish pink lipstick. I guess the color of this lipstick is such, that goes on well with any skintone. Its having a creamy texture, and is not at all shimmery, which is nice. I don’t like a lot of shimmer on lips.

As I said before this MAC Craving lipstick is having amplified cream finish. Its too creamy and very moisturizing lip color, perfect if you suffer from dry chapped lips. It has the same scent of vanilla which can be found in all other MAC lippies. The color is soft but is highly pigmented. It costs INR Rs 980.

Without touch-ups and re-application, the lipstick stays on for 3 to 4 hours if you don’t eat or drink. Its nothing too glitzy and shimmery, so can be worn for office and also for dinner parties. The MAC lipstick in Craving can go well with both fair and dusky complexioned women. It glides on smoothly and evenly on the lips. It did not settle on the lines in the lips. I love this plumy colored lipstick J

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MAC Brush cleanser review

RATING : 9 OUT OF 10

Most of us clean our makeup brushes with a solution of liquid hand soap or baby shampoo and this is too much time consuming as the brush takes too long to dry or has to be washed twice to be completely clean. The brush may also start to shed after prolonged practice of washing in this manner. But now there is a great solution to this and the magic is called the MAC Brush cleanser. It cleans up the brush so quickly like a miracle.

Product description: The MAC Brush cleanser is described as a disinfectant which cleans and conditions the brush fibers to make it last longer. It is especially designed for high-end high quality brushes and very convenient to use. Leaves your brush smelling fresh and clean and requires less cleaning time.

Price: A bottle of MAC Brush cleanser of 235 ml/7.9 US fl oz costs $14

Packaging: MAC Brush cleanser comes in a transparent bottle with a flip-top cap. There is no spray nozzle. The cleanser is light pink in color.

Scent: The MAC Brush cleanser smells a little alcoholic.

Pros:

• It is much effective and cleans properly without leaving any left-outs.
• The drying time is super fast.
• The MAC Brush cleanser does not leave any unpleasant smell on the brush.
• It is safe for all kinds of brushes whether synthetic or natural
• It lasts longer because only few drops are enough to clean the brushes. You need 2-3 drops for an eye brush and 4-5 drops for a face brush.
• All the light colored brushes retain their color without any stains.

Cons:

• The price is expensive
• The bottle of MAC Brush cleanser does not come with a spray nozzle and so the possibility of wasting large amount of product is high.

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MAC Smolder Eye Kohl review

RATING – 8.3 OUT OF 10

Smolder is actually black eye kohl which comes in a sharpen-able form. The blackest eyeliner available in the market is none other than the much hyped MAC Smolder Eye Kohl. It does not go away if you wash your face as it is water resistant.  The black is rich with a glistening oily finish.

Product description: MAC claims it to be very soft-on pencil liner, gives the eye a defined finish with the most intense, rich black color. MAC Smolder Eye Kohl gives a silky smooth matte finish. It is ophthalmologist tested.

Price: The price is little bit high with INR 790 for 1.36g-1.45 g of MAC Smolder Eye Kohl. Repurchase of this pencil is in the lesser probability ratio due to its hefty price.

Application life: MAC Smolder Eye Kohl starts to wear off in 3-5 hours of application.

Packaging: The packaging is that of any standard MAC kohl and the MAC Smolder Eye Kohl comes as a long pencil of 1.45g. It is classy and convenient.

Pros:

• Glides on smoothly and has a soft texture
• The smolder pencil is really long and thus lasts long for its price.
• No allergies or the MAC Smolder Eye Kohl does not make the eyes watery or itchy.
• Good pigmentation of intense black
• Easy to sharpen and soft while applying on the upper lash line
• Best to get a subtle Smokey look
• It fades off evenly
• Ophthalmologist tested, it is found to be perfect for eyes with contact lens and sensitive eyes

Cons:

• Smudges easily and wears off fast
• It gets transferred into the water line easily but the overall quality and staying power is poor.
• MAC Smolder Eye Kohl is oily and greasy.
• It also causes a crease if applied without a primer on the shadow
• It starts to smudge fast if applied in many coats.

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Mac Lip Prep and Prime Review

RATING : 8.7 OUT OF 10

The Mac Lip Prep and Prime is an all in one solution to all your lip and lipstick issues.It is basically like a chapstick that is light, heavily moisturizes and extends the stay  of lipsticks.  It creates a smooth surface for any lip product to be glided on.

Claims of the company / product description

MAC Lip prep and prime is a colour-free base to wear beneath your lipstick. It adds light moisture, smoothens and refines the lips. It also improves the appearance of products applied on the lip.

It is available in 3 different shades

·       Bright forecast – soft and light  peach

·       Light boost – pale and beige yellow

·       Radiant rose – Soft , rosy pink

Price

The MAC Lip prep and prime is sold at a price of  Rs 1000

Quantity

The MAC Lip prep and prime comes in a 1.7 g / .05 oz tube

Ingredients

The ingredients of the product has not been specified anywhere except for on the packaging of the MAC Lip prep and prime

Packaging

The packaging is a Chic, classy and compact black rectangular box for a handy black tube of Mac lip prep and prime.

Fragrance

MAC Lip prep and prime has a slight hint of a vanilla fragrance.

Pros

·       The MAC Lip prep and prime provides a smooth and creamy application

·       It also prevents the lipstick from drying out easily and thus gives a constant glossy look

·       It lasts for a long time

Cons

·       No specific  usage directions by Mac for application of the lip prep and prime

·       Your lips might feel a little waxy

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MAC Marilyn Monroe Beauty Powder review

RATING – 8.9 OUT OF 10

MAC Marilyn Monroe Beauty Powder is slightly tinted sheer pearly peach with a hint of shimmer and can be used for overall finish or just as a soft blush. The idea is pretty good because there is no one who does not crave for the flawless skin of Marilyn Monroe. It is amazing for all types of skin owing to its matte finish

Price: $28.50 USD/ $34 CAD for each compact of MAC Marilyn Monroe Beauty Powder weighing 0.35 oz/10g. The cost is little pricey but a fair bargain for fair or pale skin.

Staying Power: When used without any base MAC Marilyn Monroe Beauty Powder last for 5 to 6 hours before starting to fade. When used with proper base it can last longer.

Packaging: MAC Marilyn Monroe Beauty Powder is packed in a special black limited edition compact featuring a photograph of Marilyn Monroe on its lid. It also has a mirror inside. The packaging and the name are the highlights of this Mac’s Marilyn Monroe collection which make it a dream collection for make-up lovers.

Color/texture: It is very lightly pink tinged peach hued. The color looks more intense peach in the pan but when applied it turns pinkier. Though described as sheer, the color is buildable and has pigmentation with effortless blend. The texture is soft and chalky. It also looks powdery at times.

Pros of the product: Perfect for a natural looking blemish less Marilyn Monroe like skin. MAC Marilyn Monroe Beauty Powder is non-drying and lasts for long time. It can be used as highlight for any skin tone and blush for fairer skin, but great when used as overall powder. It is suitable for normal to oily complexion as it tends to look dry. It also blends easily and comfortable in application.

Cons of the product: It is not that much of sheer and sometimes looks chalky on some skin tones. MAC Marilyn Monroe Beauty Powder looks incredible on fair skin and not totally suitable for darker skin. On medium toned skin it gives an ashy look.

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MAC Sketch Eyeshadow review

RATING – 7.8 OUT OF 10

The MAC Sketch eyeshadow is described as ‘burgundy with red shimmer’ and the shimmer particles are almost invisible. It gives a matte warm look and is a multipurpose shade which can be used in many ways. It can be used as overall light was over the eyelid or apply on the crease with a smudge for a soft smoldering look.

Price: It costs $11 for a pan of 1.5g/0.05 US oz and $15 for a tube package is surely worth the money when its longevity and amount is considered.

Application life: MAC Sketch eyeshadow needs a base underneath to stay longer. Without a base it lasts for 3 hours and when used over a base it can stay for 5-6 hours before starting to fade.

Packaging: MAC Sketch eyeshadow comes in classic Mac container which is easy to carry in travel bags or pouches.

Color: It is described as burgundy shade in velvet finish. MAC Sketch eyeshadow also has a red shimmer. It gives a gorgeous wine purple tint with no shimmer and matte finish rather than velvety plum. The color is builadable and looks great when mixed with neutral or dark colors or paired with pink. The texture is awesome for a super classy look.

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Pros of the product: It does not give any chalky look and is a lovely crease shade in purple-tone. MAC Sketch eyeshadow can be used to effectively to draw the upper and lower lash lines. This element makes it perfect for smokey eyes and crease or outer V. It also stays for a long time with base with decent pigmentation and versatility. This one color suits everyone.

Cons of the product: Pigmentation is not so strong and takes much effort to blend smoothly. MAC Sketch eyeshadow sometimes gives a punched look due to the deep purple shade. It appears splotchy and uneven.

 

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MAC SNOB LIPSTICK REVIEW

RATING – 6.5 OUT OF 10

MAC Snob lipstick is a mauvish pink lipstick. I was looking for some mauve lipsticks and hence I picked up this shade from MAC stores. You can build up the color as and how you want, that’s the best part of this lippie. You can wear this lightly and get a subtle tint of color on the pout or else go bold and dab on more to get a brighter shade of pink on the lips. But I personally feel if I apply it a lot, it makes me look dark.

Now if you are a tanned beauty, I ofcourse wont be recommeding this MAC Snob lipstick, as I feel this wont be suitable to the skin tone then. But ofcourse you can try it out for yourself, and if you like it on you, then why not!

The lipstick is pigmented. But is a purely matte lippie, which I generally like, but with this particular shade and the texture/consistency of the lipstick (satin) I find it is hard to strike the right note. As MAC Snob is too matte, there is a probability of looking so fake-ish!

What I do is that I layer another pink lipstick or lipglass on top of this MAC Snob lipstick to get the right color on my lips. That kinda makes the lips look natural. But generally matte lipsticks are drying, while this particular MAC lipstick does not dry out the lips.

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Review : MAC Shy Girl Lipstick

RATING – 7 OUT OF 10

MAC Shy Girl Lipstick is described by MAC Cosmetics as – creamy neutral coral beige color. This lipstick has got a cremesheen finish. Basically it is a peachy beige color with a touch of pink in it. Also there is an undertone of coral in it. The lipstick has got nice sheen in it.

As because the lipstick color is not too warm, therefore it complements a lot of skin tones. It delivers more or less full coverage and is mostly opaque. The MAC Shy Girl lipstick can be applied evenly, but it is not very moisturising or creamy. The finish is bit drying, though it cant be called a matte lipstick. It has got a vanilla scent in it, just like any other MAC lipsticks. It lasts for 3 to 4 hours.

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MAC Shy Girl is a favourite of many ladies. It costs US $ 14.50 and can be found in MAC stores. The shade is quite a lovely one, and though I do not apply this daily, but at times this looks good on me. If the cremesheen finish does not dry out your lips too much, you might consider buying this one.

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Review of MAC Expensive Pink Eye shadow

RATING : 8 OUT OF 10

MAC Expensive Pink has a Veluxe pearl finish, and is basically a pink eye shadow with duo chrome. It costs INR Rs 680 for a refill pan. It has coral undertones in it. This eye shadow is suitable for almost all skin types. If you are much into brown eye shadow for everyday purpose, this pink eye shadow will bring an instant change in your looks.

You can use the MAC Expensive Pink eye shadow as an overall eye color all over the eyelids, and then just for the winged eyeliner. However you can also pair this eye shadow by simply lining your upper lash line with a brown eye pencil. The eye shadow has golden shimmers in it which gives the duo-chrome look.

MAC Expensive Pink eye shadow is not highly pigmented, but it is more or less having an okayish pigmentation. This MAC eye shadow is smooth and non-powdery. It stays on for a long time on the eyelids, and can be worn every day, it’s a wearable shade, I must say.

The MAC Expensive Pink eye shadow is the most flattering eye shadow for medium skin tones, though I assume that the glittery golden particles stand out more prominently when a dark skinned beauty uses the eye shadow. Just remember to apply a good eye primer, so that the eye shadow will last longer.

Some pink eye shadows make the eyes look sullen and tired, so in order to test whether the MAC Expensive Pink eye shadow suits your skin tone, please try it out on the MAC store before buying it.

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MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer Review

RATING – 6 OUT OF 10

Recently when I rummaged through the vanity and found no new concealers to try on and write a review on, I decided to buy a MAC concealer. And finally I got this MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer. It contains 10 ml or 0.33 oz of the product, and the price tag is US $ 18. In India it costs approximately, INR Rs 1000. The packaging is quite simple, a tube with a black cap.

What Mac claims about the MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer?  : Liquid camouflage for the skin. Texture-free, virtually invisible. Comes in a tube. Blends in. Brightens and lightens dark areas, erases spots, evens-out skin tones. Makes skin flaw-free. Use pre-foundation, or on its own. Don't reveal it, conceal it!

Just as you apply any concealer, you can apply this MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer too in the same way. Its easily blendable, so I use my finger to apply it around the nose, on the blemishes on my cheeks and chin, and just pat it in the problematic dark areas. The packaging is travel-friendly, no spilling of the concealer! It does not cake, and is not very heavy, having a medium consistency.

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For dry skinned girls this is a great concealer, as this is slightly creamy and is not at all drying. However after using this and going out for long hours, I noticed my skin is breaking out. But gosh, I just cant give this MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer to anyone as this is MAC after all! I mean see the price, you will get 2 concealers from Indian brands within Rs 1000.

The MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer does conceal the slight darker zones, but the stubborn marks on my skin due to acne, need special care and attention to make them invisible. Also I use a full coverage foundation anytime, so the efficiency of this concealer is highly doubtful, as it seems to me this delivers medium coverage. Anyways, as I am having oily skin, this concealer is not much of help for me, as this is way too creamy for me, and also I am getting pimples after using this.

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Review : MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow

RATING – 9.5 OUT OF 10

MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow is a golden bronze eyeshadow. It costs in India INR Rs 720 for a refill pan, and I would suggest to buy refill palettes at first for any MAC eyeshadows, as even if you do not like the color afterwards, you wont be making a huge loss. Anyways, as MAC describes Woodwinked is a “warm antique gold” color.

The finish of the MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow is Veluxe pearl, that means, its not too matte/dull and neither its heavily shimmery. In between the 2 types … I would say. The eyeshadow is not yellowish gold, and rather is a metallic one, but that too is subtle and not harsh. So infact it’s a very wearable shade.

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For Indian weddings, this eyeshadow is just awesome. You can pair the MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow on your peepers with eyeliner on the upper lash line, and kohl on the waterline, and then curl the lashes and put on mascara, even better if you can manage to put on falsies, and I am sure the look is gonna rock! You can wear any kind of maroon or red or berry shades of lipsticks.

Coming back to the eyeshadow again, MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow is highly pigmented, the texture is smooth and silky. I got almost no fall-outs while packing on this eyeshadow on my eyelids. Also the eyeshadow stays really long, with or without primer. Superb eyeshadow!

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MAC Modern Mandarin Blush Review

RATING – 8 out of 10

Orange or tangarin is very IN this season. Therefore I picked up a new blush from my makeup stash for today’s review, and it is named the MAC Modern Mandarin Blush. It cost US $ 20, having a satiny finish. As described by MAC, this blush is “Red Orange”.

Basically this is a subtle tangerine orange and has a nice soft sheen in it. It has a tint of red, but not a LOT! And basically that’s what makes MAC Modern Mandarin Blush different from an orange blush. Its bright, yet very muted, so be assured to get not just a pop of orange on your cheeks. Something beyond that!

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You can build up the color if you so want, it is pigmented! MAC Modern Mandarin Blush is not a frosted blush and has a natural sheen in it, that is really great. I would suggest to apply it with a lighter hand at first and then gradually build up the color as you want. The blush does not highlight the skin flaws, rather adds a glow or luminosity on the face.

MAC Modern Mandarin Blush blends out really well. The blush is soft, and can be used as a springtime blush for the cheeks. If you are a dusky beauty, this MAC blush will be a favourite stuff for you. But even if you are a fair-skinned diva, you can use the blush with a light hand, and you will look beautiful! The blush stays pretty well, though I do not know if this stays upto 8 hours or not, as in genral MAC blushes are supposed to hold up till 8 hours.

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Review of MAC Well Dressed Blush

RATING – 7.5 OUT OF 10

MAC Well Dressed Blush is a not-so favourite blush of mine. Its a cool tone pink blush, with a poor color-pay off. The color is buildable but not so appropriate for occasions. As an everyday blush where you need only a flush of rosiness on your cheeks this blush is alright. Its a baby pink colored blush.

The pigmentation of MAC Well Dressed Blush is not upto my expectations, moreover the blush is quite shimmery which i don’t like. But the staying power of the blush is quite good, thats the only nice thing of the blush, i suppose. As i told before, Well dressed blush is a cool toned pale pink blush from MAC, therefore it might look a bit ghastly for yellow skinned girls.

Next thing which i would like to note down here is that MAC Well Dressed Blush is sheer, you need to spend a lot of your precious time blending and building up the color – quite disgusting if you don’t have any time to spare! If you are having dark skin tone, then i doubt this MAC Blush would be showing up properly on your skin or not. I bought this from amazon, which took me US $ 21, excluding other charges.

For amateurs in makeup this MAC blush can be a good option since this is a really light bubble gummy pinkish kind of color, which gives just a flush of pinkness to the cheeks without overdoing the blush part. At least you wont be laughed at! So MAC Well Dressed Blush is a safer blush to work with in your intial days of trying to put on makeup properly. If you want to be having almost a natural look, then well dressed will come to your help certainly.

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REVIEW : MAC Naked Lunch Eyeshadow

RATING : 9 OUT OF 10
This is much talked about eyeshadow from MAC, and is also a bestseller MAC shadow. But i got this Naked Lunch eyeshadow from MAC a couple of days back. Heard its a favourite eyeshadow of Selena Gomez.

What MAC says about the Naked Lunch eyeshadow? Its a minimal pink with shimmer (frost).

You can use MAC Naked Lunch eyeshadow as an all over eyelid color or even as a highlight. So its a multi-purpose eyeshadow, love that feature. MAC categorises the Naked Lunch as a ‘frost’ eyeshadow. It has a lovely sheen in it. Nothing too loud. Its a champagne color, with a bit of shimmer.

MAC Naked Lunch eyeshadow is long wearing eyeshadow just like any other eyeshadows. It costs US $14 to 15. Its smooth and satiny. And love its high pigmentation. If you love monochromatic eyeshadows, you can simply put on this MAC eyeshadow on your lids, and you will be done!

The frosty color with a bit of pinkish undertone makes MAC Naked Lunch eyeshadow so adorable! I use it at times around the inner corners of my eyes too. It makes my eyes look bright definitely.

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Review : MAC Gingerly Blush

RATING – 8 OUT OF 10

Thanks to Kim Kardashian, MAC Gingerly blush which is a sheertone blush has become a quite famous MAC blush, though its not so hyped as that of MAC Peaches blush. Alright so I am going to do the review of Gingerly first, then someday will review the Peaches. Here you go!

First the price, as we know, MAC is expensive, it costs INR Rs 1100. Famous Make-up artist Mickey Contractor had once told that MAC Gingerly is one of his top 10 favourite MAC Blushes. I guess the color suits on Indian skin tone really really well. It’s a peachy brownish cheek color. Even for dark dusky beauties, the Gingerly blush will add a natural warmth to your skin.

MAC Gingerly blush gives a sun-kissed look. As mentioned before, gingerly is a sheertone blush which actually means, the color is buildable. To explain I can say it wont be like high pigmented if you just use one swipe of it, you can control the color buildability, and according to your wish and choice build the color. You can either go with a light stroke to have barely-there cheek color, or with a heavy hand to feel the warmth of the colour. You can control or regulate the intensity of the color, layering is the key.

The color lasts for more or less 6 hours. It has an orangish tinge, but believe me once you apply MAC Gingerly blush on your cheeks, it wont look artificial from any angle. You can even use this blush to contour the hollows of your cheeks or as a bronzer. Pigmentation is average, blends evenly. Its matte, but does not appear to be chalky or ashy. Though the blush is suitable for fairer skinned girls, as the color would show up really well, but as I said on the duskier skin tones it would be looking more natural. The blush is not at all heavy and is very soft to touch, almost silky.

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