M·A·C Matchmaster Foundation.

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Have you heard about the latest foundation from M·A·C? When I got the information, I was excited as I have always been a huge fan of the M·A·C foundations. When I finally tested out a sample, I was more than excited to tell you about Matchmaster Foundation ($32.50).

Making its debut last week, this range of 14 colors will have you re-think your makeup. Matchmaster comes in the following shades, which actually matches many of the M·A·C shades. 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4,0. 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0. Darker skinned gals will be really happy about the darker shades available. A M·A·C artist will definitely be able to find your shade just by knowing what M·A·C color you usually use.

M·A·C says:

Who doesn’t want a foundation to look as real as your skin tone? With our All Races credo, we’ve redefined what a perfect match should be thanks to the NEW Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation. Simplified, this technology uses translucent pigments to create a formula that enables a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin tone. 

Adding to Matchmaster’s true-to-life appeal is its moisturizing demi-matte finish, medium buildable coverage, and line-reducing soft-focus powders that help soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Add the fact that this formula reduces excess shine-creating oil, and who could resist?

Matchmaster has the ability to resist humidity and perspiration without losing its smooth skin feel. Launching with a spectrum of 14 light to deep dark shades and making its debut on counter with the 193 Angled Foundation Brush and 190 Foundation Brush… isn’t it time you met this match?

I find Matchaster particularly on trend for fall and winter as the look is more on the matte side, but not too matte. I would say it it more of a matte/satin shade, As it cover, skin still shows through, but flaws covered, if that makes any sense. You see, it covers, but looks like real skin as it does so.  As I like a medium coverage, this one suits me.  I am NC30 in the summer and NC20 in the winter. Because I am in between seasons, especially starting to let my tan fade out, I have been mixing a squirt of 2 and 3 to get my shade.

I am anxious to hear what you think about this new one. I find it more on par with higher end foundations (Armani, Dior) and think you will agree.

Matchmaster Foundation is available right now at all M·A·C locations and online at maccosmetics.com. Be sure to look for the MAC Holiday 2011 soon too.

L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope Collection 2011.

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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Partnering again with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), L’Oréal Paris has created its Color of Hope Collection. For this, they will donate $1 for every Color of Hope product sold this month and for each Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag sold, L’Oréal Paris will donate $5 to the cause.

The 2011 Color of Hope Collection offers a beautiful palette of products to achieve a complete makeup look for eyes, lips and nails. Drawing inspiration from the romanticism of the 1920’s, L’Oréal Paris fused deep, smoky hues with soft accents reminiscent of the feminine feathers, rouching and lace of this fashion-forward era.  The nostalgic collection honors a woman’s natural splendor and her contributions to society since the flapper style was en vogue – yet remains modern with wearable, on-trend shades.

The products in stores include:

  • Wear Infinite Eye Shadow Quads ($8.95) in Nostalgic Beauty and Sentimental Splendor
  • Colour Riche Nurturing & Protective Lipcolour ($8.95) in Courageous, Faithful and Color of Hope
  • Infallible Never Fail Lipgloss ($9.99) in Hopeful and Admiration
  • PRO Manicure Nail Polish ($4.99) in Whimsical, Valiant, Mystery, Devotion

L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag ($29.95) is available exclusively through drugstore.com.
The limited-edition silver pouch (pictured above) is newly re-designed and beautifully modern. The bag includes:

  • Wear Infinite Eye Shadow Quad in Nostalgic Beauty and Sentimental Splendor
  • Colour Riche Nurturing & Protective Lipcolour in Color of Hope
  • Infallible Never Fail Lipgloss in Admiration

The Color of Hope Collection is now available available nationwide at leading retailers including Walgreens, CVS and Wal-Mart, while supplies last. Pick up the Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag only at drugstore.com, while supplies last.

To date, L’Oréal Paris has raised more than $19 million on a mission to fund research that will help eradicate the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among American women.  Through this annual cosmetics collection and a sponsored OCRF Hope Line, L’Oréal Paris provides tangible hope for a cure and ongoing support by generating awareness for early detection.

Sponsored: COVERGIRL LipPerfection Fashion Week 7 Day Challenge Follow-Up.

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Have you been following my COVERGIRL LipPerfection 7 Day Challenge? If not, let me bring you up to date.

As I was getting ready to head to New York City to cover Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I was approached by COVERGIRL to take their new capsule LipPerfection Runway Collection for a test over the 7 days of Fashion Week. Of course, I jumped at the chance. Who doesn't want to try a new lipstick, or, seven new lipsticks? I was given 16 of them to try and these are the seven that I tested:

Sultry twitpic.com/6hxv6p
Delish twitpic.com/6ieo30
Fairytale twitpic.com/6iy5mt
Flame twitpic.com/6jirwr
Hot twitpic.com/6jxaxl
Temptation twitpic.com/6khkry
Divine twitpic.com/6kto74

I will still be trying more colors as out of all 44 shades, I think that Pat McGrath, Global Creative Design Director for COVERGIRL, did a phenomenal time in selecting these 16 fashion forward shades.

Not only have my lips looked perfect, but they feel perfect - as in better than ever. Let's just say that by wearing only these lipsticks over the last week, my lips are totally soft. Totally smooth. I have had not experienced any dryness form wearing such a highly pigmented lip color all the time, which is a wonderful surprise. You know how many of the high pigmented, long lasting lipsticks dry lips out? Not these. As each LipPerfection lipcolor is infused with a Silk Moisturizing Complex, my lips are feeling, as I said, perfect.

The Silk Moisturizing complex contains a combination of ingredients that work together to improve the condition of lips as you are wearing. Made up of an olive oil based emollient to provide active moisturization, lips are hydrated as you wear it. This also contains shea and avocado butter along with aloe to provide the perfect slip and just enough shine, along with a silk protein that finishes off the wonderful feel of the lipstick. They also borrowed White Tea from their Olay brand, which is very popular in anti-aging products, to help in the overall appearance of the lips.

Do this. Think of you favorite lip balm. Add in a beautiful, long lasting, highly pigmented lip color. LipPerfection is what that is. For $6.50 and easy availability, you cannot go wrong with LipPerfection. Look for them the next time you are at your favorite drugstore or mass retailer and be amazed.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by COVERGIRL. I was compensated by COVERGIRL for trying a new lipcolor for 7 days and was given the 16 shades in the Runway Collection. This did not influence my opinion of the lipstick in any way. For more information, please see my diclaimer page.

 

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