M·A·C Says Give Me Liberty of London.

I'm sure you have seen the recent Liberty of London craze that hit the United States. The busy, bright prints have made their way to clothes, shoes, bedding, house wares and now cosmetics, with it's collaboration with M·A·C Cosmetics.

M·A·C says, "From the unstudied, Sienna Miller style of Spitalfields Market to the grit and glamour of Portobello Road, the swinging London girl has always been an unstoppable M·A·C makeup force! Spring 2010 blooms with the ultimate flower fusion as M·A·C joining forces with Liberty, creating cool Britannia compacts and Lipsticks, Eye Shadows, Powder, Blush, Nail Lacquers and blushing, bountiful, quite British accessories."

I say, that if you haven't seen this yet, be prepared to be delighted.

Here is the complete Give Me Liberty of London collection:

Beauty Powder - $25.00

  • Shell Pearl Pale peach with gold pearl

  • Summer Rose Soft violet pink with pearl

Eyeshadow - $14.50

  • Give Me Liberty of London Flat creamy pink

  • Free to Be Creamy true coral

  • Dame’s Desire Frosty mid-tone reddish purple

  • Birds & Berries Frosted dark green blue
    My pick of the shadows. I love this shade and it's perfect for spring!

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Tabloid Beauty from M·A·C.

You know when you read the tabloids and a lot of the "news" seems far from the truth? Then you are shocked to find out that, that "news" is "news" because it is TRUE? Well, that is just what we have hear with this collection from M·A·C. You see, beauty lovers rave about these M·A·C beauties and swear by their somewhat outlandish claims - which are not so outlandish, as a true beauty would know. These are workhorse products from M·A·C - tested, tried and true. 

M·A·C says:

     "Anyone can make a claim, but not everyone can back it up.  These products are a collection of M·A·C faves, each with claims that we’ve clinically tested and proven.  And each claim is displayed proudly on each package:

PRO LONGWEAR LUSTRE LIPCOLOUR - Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full 8 hour day!

PRO LONGWEAR LIPCOLOUR - Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full 8 hour day!

PLUSH LASH MASCARA - 112% increase in fullness, 125% increase in curl!

PENULTIMATE EYE LINER - Extremely long-wearing – 12 hours!

PREP + PRIME LINE FILLER - Improves firmness, visible lifting, visibly diminishes lines in eight weeks!

PREP + PRIME SKIN REFINED ZONE - Immediately reduces the appearance of visible pores over time, reduces clogged pores by 25%, shrinking the appearance of pore size by almost two-thirds! 26% improvement in smoothness and skintone, 24% reduction in sebum, 32% reduction in the appearance of pore size!"

These products are definitely part of the M·A·C permanent collection, but you don't know how long they will be in this adorable Tabloid Beauty packaging. Check them out soon online at MACCosmetics.com or at your favorite counter or store.

*Press sample submitted by brand or brand rep.

The M·A·C & Milk Collection: Bringing Backstage Beauty to the Masses.

M·A·C Cosmetics creates the looks on thousands of models each year at various Fashion Week's around the world. I've witnessed the insanity of backstage, and how these artists do their creative work astonishes me each time I witness it. It takes a unique talent and hand to work backstage.

Making it easier, if just a bit on the artists; are some select core products, or backstage basics, if you will, that artists reach for time and time again. To highlight these products,  M·A·C has just introduced the M·A·C & Milk Collection, available exclusively online at MACCosmetics.com. It is named M·A·C & Milk as M·A·C will journey through Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week beginning this week, at Milk Studios, in New York City.

“Radiant skin, smokey eyes and beige lips seem to be a part of the beauty trends every season. The M·A·C & Milk Collection are the iconic products that create these trends. No makeup artist can live without these products during Fashion Week,” says Gordon Espinet, Vice President of Global Makeup Artistry, M·A·C Cosmetics. 

Take a look at the entire collection to see what you will need to stock up on for your very own backstage beauty basics.

SKINCARE

Strobe Cream – $29.50 – The ultimate quick fix for skin. This cream brightens and clarifies with iridescent particles and antioxidants, enhancing the effect of light on the skin.

Fast Response Eye Cream – $30.00 – This caffeinated cream de-puffs, firms, soothes and softens skin around the eyes.

Fix + – $18.00 – One spritz of this vitamin and mineral blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, and a scent of Sugi leaves the skin radiant and fresh.

EYES

Kohl Pencil in Smolder – $14.50 – This intense black eye pencil lines, defines, and shades with rich colour and a silky smooth finish.

Brow Set in Clear– $14.50 – This brush-on clear gel grooms and slicks brows into shape without flaking or stiffening the brow.

Eye Shadow in Copperplate and Brown Down – $14.50 each – This teddy bear brown and muted mid-tone grey are highly-pigmented shadows, apply easily and blend well to create a sultry, smokey look.

MASCARA

Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack – $13.00 – This smudge-proof and long-wearing mascara provides instant volume and length to the lashes in a rich black shade.

FACE

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – $25.00 – This luxurious face powder contains baked in minerals that provide a dimensional yet natural-matte finish. Perfect to set and fix foundation.

Face and Body Foundation – $32.00 – This water-based and water-resistant foundation provides sheer, natural looking coverage in a long-lasting formula.

LIPS

Lipglass Clear – $14.00 – Containing Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips, this clear gloss creates a high gloss, glass-like finish that lasts.

Lipstick in Fleckletone and Fleshpot (PRO) – $14.00 each – These neutral peach and soft pinkish-beige lipsticks provide colour and texture that is guaranteed to stand out on the runway.

TOOLS

Brush #187 Duo Fibre Brush – $42.00 – This large full circular brush made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres can be used to blend face powders or pigments to create soft layers or add textures.