Spring

MAC Blue Nectar Collection

Give In Amplified Lipstick, MAC Blue Nectar

The MAC Blue Nectar collection just launched, and if you’re looking for a great way to take advantage of the MAC BFF Sale this lip collection is a great place to start. Overall the collection offers an array of lipsticks and Plushglass shades that are mostly cool-hued. If you’re passionate about lips this is the collection for you!

Give In Amplified Swatch, MAC Blue Nectar

If you’re looking for a solid neutral shade with cool undertones, check out “Give In”. This MAC lipstick features an amplified finish. Not sure what a MAC Amplified Finish is? Picture an incredibly high-pigment product with a smooth satiny finish. Retail price is $17.

Ablaze is one of the few “warm” colors included in this collection. This lipstick features a modern matte finish and a bright coral shade. Retail price $17.

Robust Plushglass, MAC Blue Nectar Collection

Robust Plushglass Swatch, MAC Blue Nectar Collection

Robust Plushglass Applicator, MAC Blue Nectar Collection

MAC Plushglass delivers sheer color to the lips, and simply feels amazing! This moisturizing formula feels soothing and nourishes the lips. Robust is a sheer shade of pink. Retail price $20.

There are many other shades in this collection, so be sure to click through to shop MACCosmetics.com. Don’t forget to apply that promo code I posted yesterday to get your discount!

This collection is also available at Nordstrom.com, Bloomingdales.com, Macys.com and Saks.com.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Cargo Eye Contour Shadow Palette

Cargo recently launched the new Eye Contour Eyeshadow Palette. Available in two different color combinations, each palette contains three cool and three warm neutral shades, and a matte and shimmer base to change the finish of the shadow to whatever suits your mood!

Cargo Eye Contour Shadow Palette

To use the palette, first apply either the matte or shimmer base over the entire eyelid. Then decide if you a cool-hued look or a warmer neutral. Apply the light shadow to the lid, the medium shadow to the crease, and the dark shadow to the lash line. As a final step, reapply the base as a highlighter, and your look is complete!

Cargo Eye Contour Eye Shadow Palette Swatches

Shown above are swatches from the Palette named “Warmer Base”. The cool tones are at the left, the warm tones are in the middle, and the base shades are on the right.

One of the things I LOVE about Cargo Eye Shadow palettes? They take the guess work out of application! This handy “how-to” guide included with the palette walks the owner through how to apply the shades for that perfect eye look!

Retail price is $28.

Click HERE to buy yours are CargoCosmetics.com. Other retailers include Ulta.com, and Kohl’s Beauty.

The products in this review were press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

MAC Vibe Tribe

The MAC Vibe Tribe collection is a new personal favorite. I’ll admit, I’m biased to love it because it pays homage to the desert. The collection features desert colors (naturally perfect to wear this time of year), as well as colors that “belong” to the Southwest– like turquoise. The limited-edition cases are decorated in a pattern you’d be likely to find on a Southwestern blanket. Naturally the collection contains hues like bronze, gold, and red. It’s a great choice for the season, and a must for MAC collectors!

MAC Vibe Tribe Color Collection 2016

MAC Adobe Brick blush is a deep red with a satin finish. I know you’re probably spooked by the idea of red blush, but this shade is surprisingly flattering! Retail price is $23.

MAC Broque Technakohl Eye Liner is my new favorite! This deep brown is laced with russet shimmer. Retail price is $17.50.

No one can do bronze quite like Arizona! MAC Firebrush Bronzing Powder is an online exclusive, so you’ll have to place this order online readers! The shade is a peachy bronze with a hint of shimmer. Retail price is $27.

There’s so much more to this collection readers! MAC Vibe Tribe includes an array of makeup brushes with limited edition handles in the Vibe Tribe pattern, matching makeup bags, eye shadow quads, lipstick, and a limited-edition patterned face powder that I’ve GOT TO HAVE!

I have to insist you shop the collection on MACCosmetics.com. MAC products are also available at Nordstrom.com, Bloomingdales.com, Macys.com and Saks.com.

The products in this review were press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Rose Couture by Elie Saab

Elie Saab Rose Courture Le Parfum — Elie Saab Rose Couture Le Parfum

If you’re in search of a classic scent that is truly timeless, it’s time to explore Elie Saab Rose Couture! Introduced in April 2016, this scent comes housed in the easily recognized Elie Saab faceted bottle. Housed inside of a heavy glass atomizer, Rose Couture is tinted pink as a nod to the rose notes within, and matches the heavy parchment box that protects it.

This scent, quite simply, is an elegant classic. I’m generally not a big fan of florals, but the fruity and woodsy notes in this scent provide balance. Rose Couture would make a wonderful gift for an elegant, sophisticated woman. Notes: orange flower, jasmine, rose nectar, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, mandarin tree blossom, gardenia, and warm honey rose.

Retail price is $108 for a 3.0 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, and $80 for a 1.6 oz. Eau de Toilette spray. Grab yours at Nordstrom. Keep scrolling for an image of the box!

The products in this review were press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

elie-saab-rose-couture — Elie Saab Rose Couture Le Parfum

Smashbox Color Correcting Sticks

While color correcting concealers are all the rage, the concept is not really new. In fact, I have been writing for quite some time about the magical effect an orange-hued concealer has on the undereye area, and how yellow and green concealers are great to neutralize both acne and rosacea. The idea of owning more than one concealer shade is now mainstream, and the new Smashbox Color Correcting Stick collection contains four different shades of concealer to highlight, contour, brighten, and even the complexion. If you’re looking to build out your own concealer collection, take a look at these creamy concealer sticks! They apply easily, blend beautifully, and have a unique formula that can even be applied wet!

Smashbox Color Correcting Sticks, Opened

Smashbox Color Correcting Sticks Swatches

Smashbox Color Correcting Sticks are available in four shades: lavender, orange, green, and peach. Each shade specifically nullifies unwanted complexion colors. Not sure which you require? Here’s a handy little guide for you!

Lavender (Don’t Be Dull): Brightens dullness for all complexions (cancels out sallow or yellow tones)
Orange (Look Less Tired–Dark): Undereye perfection for darker complexions! Orange hued concealers are the ultimate camouflage for dark blue-hued under-eye circles.
Green (Get Less Red): Cancels redness! This is your secret weapon to hide that zit, or neutralize rosacea.
Peach (Look Less Tired–Light): Undereye perfection for lighter complexions!

Smashbox Color Correcting Stick Sharpener

I’m a fan of the crayon format. It allows for both precise application and portability. These slender sticks also don’t take up much space in your makeup bag, so toting multiple shades doesn’t waste your precious real estate! Each stick comes with its very own sharpener. The Smashbox Color Correcting Stick is a great tool to achieve that flawless complexion you crave!

Don’t forget if you sign up for the Smashbox newsletter you’ll get a promo code for 15% off of your first online order!

Retail price is $23 per stick. Click HERE to buy yours at Smashbox.com. Other retailers include Sephora, Macys.com and Ulta.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.