You know Christmas is around the corner when M.A.C brings out its holiday collection. With its pastels and reference to the confectionery treat, macaroons, the packaging and product are very saccharin and reminiscent of 1950's boudoir. Who doesn't want to feel feminine and glamorous? I know I do, especially with the gloomy, grey skies of winter. I adore the black packaging and the little pin-tucked palettes. I was starting to lose faith in MAC's collections, but the individual products of Glamour Daze has redeemed MAC. I have yet to test the palettes and kits, but swatching those will be next. Trust.
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Extra Dimension Eyeshadows, $22.50 Cdn: A creamy, powder formulation, not new to MAC. Very similar to Estee Lauder's Gelee eyeshadows. Some colours are sheerer and more of a duo chrome than others and all have a lovely amount shimmer. With the exclusion of Tall, Dark and Handsome, each are easy to blend with good pigmentation.
- A Natural Flirt*: similar to Motif- nude pinky-peach
- Ready to Party similar to Seedy Pearl- pearlized lilac pink
- Evening Grey: steel sliver with a hint of green
- Tall, Dark, and Handsome*: pearlized black - not my favourite - not pigmented and harder to blend
- Round Midnight: similar to Smut- deep burgundy plum
- Divine Blue: pearlized aqua, reminds me of Lancome's Personal Style
- Stylishly Merry: similar to Stars and Rockets- bright pink violet
- Stolen Moment: similar to Satin Taupe- taupe with hint of purple
Powder Blush, $26.50 Cdn: Pastel colour with same MAC Powder Blush formulations. Good pigmentation and blending ability.
- Easy Manner*: toned down peachy-pink
- Small Vanity: dusty rose brown
- I'm the One: bright blue pink
Kohl Power Eye Pencil, $20 Cdn: These are re-releases, of which Feline and Mystery were previous purchases. Orpheus and Raven have metallic bits, which make them a touch less smooth to apply. Additionally, the metallic aspect doesn't translate to the eye. Mystery and Feline are so smooth and rich with pigment, but a tad drier than their previous releases.
- Orpheus* - black with gold pearl
- Raven* black with red pearl
- Mystery*- blackened teal-peacock
- Feline*- intense black
Lipsticks, $20 Cdn: Lovely black packaging with a variety of MAC formulations. Varying from pastel to rich and vampy, these conjure up the right 50's boudoir vibe.
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- Beauty*: glaze, milky blue pink- any dry bits will be accentuated
- Innocence*: frost, soft pinky-coral
- Outrageously Fun: creamsheen, mid tone blue magenta
- Glamour Daze:creamsheen, plummy purple
- Dramatic Encounter*: amplified, deep, rich purple- burgundy- very creamy, not drying
Lipglass, $20 Cdn: The sticky, creamy, and long lasting lip glosses remain true to its formulation and my hair sticking to it.Although, some have sheen, my favourites are the creamy, milky colours like Talk Softly to Me and Pink Fade. Whilst, I like the the colours, they are easily duped.
- Talk Softly to Me*: light creamy, peachy-coral pink
- Pink Fade: light creamy baby pink
- Impossibly Sweet: pearlized light pink with gold- nice over other colours
- Deliciously Demure*: pearlized cool brown, champagne and beautiful over other colours
- Flight of Fancy: pearlized rich dark purple
Fluidline, $20 Cdn: Have to be honest, these do not excite me. I want my liner to stand out, not to fade into my skin with flecks of glitter-uh hemmm Feminine Edge. The one I do like is Little Black Bow.
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- Little Black Bow*: charcoal with glitter
- Feminine Edge: metallic pink with glitter- does not show up on the skin
- Catch My Eye:cool taupe grey with glitter
Glamour Daze False Lash Mascara*, $23.50 Cdn: A wet formulation to simulate false eyelashes. It gives you curl, definition and volume. A nice mascara, but nothing a drugstore one couldn't do.
Extra Dimension Skin Finish, $34 Cdn: Re-released highlighter with the same formulation as the eyeshadows.
- Superb: rose gold
- Whisper of Gilt: white gold
Nail Lacquers, $21 Cdn: I have never been a big fan of MAC nail polishes. I feel for $21 Cdn, the formulation needs to be superb and I can't say that it is. Their creams are better than their glitter polishes, but I would look at all the aforementioned before heading to the varnishes.
- In the Limelight:creamy mint green- similar to Essie mint candy apple
- Endless Night: creamy pale grey pink with iridescence
- Girl Trouble: microglitter pink
- Everything That Glitters: multicoloured glitter black
At times, I feel MAC concentrates a little too much on the packaging and ambiance, as well as relying on its name, rather than bringing out a quality product. However, most of the Glamour Daze collection is the latter and is posh, sweet and perfect for the Holidays. The eyeshadows are fabulous, A Natural Flirt , Evening Grey and Round Midnight are my picks, and the lipsticks are beautiful and creamy, with my favourites being Beauty (hard to wear), Innocence and Dramatic Encounter. The biggest issue with this collection is being able to buy it. Online and store displays are sold out of many of the individualized products. However, stores sometimes receive more product, so go and get your name on a list.
Enjoy and cheers,
xo Megs
*purchased
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