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MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Review

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When I was still a student, a friend and I took a much-needed break from studying and headed to a local department store for a makeover. I was very pleased with my new eye look, which consisted of deep plums and earth tones. But when I saw my friend’s smoldering smoky eyes, I turned green with envy. Her baby blues were positively illuminated! I explained to my makeup artist that I’d like my eyes to look more like my friend’s. The devestating reply? My brown eyes simply wouldn’t “pop” the way her baby blues did.

Fast forward to the MAC launch of Haute & Naughty Lash, now in stores. With the above story in mind, the first thing I must note is that the blue-black shade of this mascara is a brown eyed girl’s best friend. The shade makes my boring browns glow like hot coals. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever encountered another product that accomplishes this successfully, with such ease. LOVE that!

The genius of this product packaging is astounding. The MAC Haute & Naughty Lash tube contains not one, but TWO applicators, that are nested inside of each other. The thin mascara wand (at the top of the above image) is actually housed inside of a thicker wand (seen at the bottom with the thin wand stored inside). For dramatic lashes, apply the volumizing mascara first, and then top it off with the lengthening mascara. Coupled, the two mascara formulas produce the most incredibly full lashes you will ever see! The lengthening formula used stand-alone, is great for day wear.

Sadly, there is a downside to this mascara. I find the volume mascara to be a bit clumpy upon application. It’s something easily remedied by running a finger over the lashes after application, but I still felt it had to be mentioned! The lengthening formula, on the other hand, doesn’t clump at all. Overall, despite the clumpiness, I have to rate this product as a “buy”. Especially if you’re a brown-eyed girl looking to shine!

Retail price is $18.

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MAC In The Groove Swatches: Mineralize Eye Shadow Trios!

More MAC In The Groove Swatches for you today, readers! Here are descriptions and swatches of three Mineralize Eye Shadow Trios, for your perusal!

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MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Soften The Mood Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio

Eons ago, I wrote a post entitled “The New Neutrals” (over three years ago!) where I explained how pastel blue shades work well with earthy shadow shades, without being too over-the-top. MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio in “Soften The Mood”–part of the recently-launched MAC In The Groove Collection–is a perfect example of this! The pale baby-blue shade actually appears an almost icy-white when applied, with just a tiny hint of blue.

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MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Calm, Cool & Collected Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio

Green-eyed girls, rejoice. This silvery-cool trio of greens from light to dark will really call attention to your eyes.

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MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Making It Easy Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio

The terracotta red neutrals in this trio work with any skin-tone. I like to think of this trio as “bronzer for the lids”. It’s perfect for the Summer season, and wins the title of “must-have” of all of the trios in this collection!

Retail price is $19.50 per eye shadow trio.

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Beauty Blog Giveaway: MAC Cosmetics Alice + Olivia Pigments!

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Are you loving MAC Cosmetics Alice + Olivia collection? Me too! Well, I have good news for you… If you’re reading this post, you have a chance to win the entire selection of MAC Alice and Olivia Pigment!

OFFICIAL RULES TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

Entering to win this giveaway is SUPER EASY! Simply CLICK HERE to head over to MAC Cosmetics. Surf about and find the names of the Alice + Olivia pigments pictured above. Enter the pigment names in the “comments” section of this post (and don’t forget to enter your email address). One comment will be randomly selected from the bunch as the winner!

Don’t be alarmed if your comment isn’t immediately published! I moderate comments on this beauty blog, to prevent spam. I promise your comment will be published in time!

Sorry for my international gals, but the giveaway is for US residents only. Winners must be over 18, and must explicitly agree to my disclaimer. Winner must respond to email notification within 48 hours of drawing or prize will be forfeit and a new winner will be selected. Raging Rouge reserves the right to substitute any prize listed with a prize equal or greater in value, if need be. Winner will be randomly selected at midnight on July 31, 2010.

Alice + Olivia pigments retail for $19.50 each.

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Smashbox Fall 2010: Masquerade

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Among the many Fall 2010 makeup collections I am dying to get my mitts on is the latest from Smashbox! Allow me to introduce the Masquerade collection! Masquerade launches in August of 2010, and can be purchased at Sephora.com, Smashbox.com or Nordstrom.com. I’m dying over the bold shades in the eye shadow palette, punctuated by pale shades of ivory, pink and white. Based on my positive experience with Fusion Soft Lights, I’m guessing the Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette in Illusion will be a winner, as well. What’s on your list?

EYE SHADOW PALETTE in MASQUERADE ($35)
(matte soft peach, shimmering black plum, matte taupe, metallic khaki, shimmering gold, bronze, metallic cabernet, shimmering navy, matte bone)
From subtle to ultra dramatic, the shades in this enticing palette disguise your eyes with a veil of magnetic color. Organized in complementary trios, the shades create coordinated looks for maximum intrigue.

BAKED FUSION SOFT LIGHTS PALETTE in ILLUSION ($32)
(champagne, soft gold, rosegold)
Create the illusion of a lit-from-within glow with this palette of shimmering shades, designed to illuminate cheeks, nose, forehead and décolleté. For the perfect cheek, pair with CREAMY CHEEK COLOR & BRUSH.

CREAMY CHEEK COLOR & BRUSH in INTRIGUE ($29)
(warm pink)
Formulated with antioxidant Vitamin E, this luxurious creamy cheek color will give cheeks a “just blushed” look—the perfect innocent disguise. Glide the creamy formula over the apples of cheeks, then blend with the brush for a flawless pop of color.

LIQUID LINER & LASH OVERLAY in TEAL & BRONZE ($19)
Cloak eyes in an air of mystery with this innovative two-in-one formula for lash line and lashes. Just line the eyes and then sweep the specially designed rod over a coat of mascara to “tip” the ends of lashes for a subtle yet intriguing look.

LIP ENHANCING GLOSS in REVEAL and DISGUISE ($19)
(golden nude, golden pink)
What’s behind that provocative pout? This ultra-moisturizing formula saturates lips with alluring color and shine. Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection and moisturization, while Sunflower seed oil nourishes lips.

O-GLOSS NOIR ($22) EXCLUSIVE TO SEPHORA
This disguise transforms before your very eyes—the sultry lip formula glides on black, then evolves into a custom bold berry hue tailored to your specific skin tone. Formulated with Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract and Goji Berry Extract to boost microcirculation as well as moisturizing Avocado Oil antioxidant Vitamin C and Pomegranate Seed Oil, O-Gloss Noir interacts with your personal skin chemistry to create a shade that’s unique to you.

Giveaway Alert: Win A Cosmetique Jean-Michelle Beauty Prize Worth Over $50!

Yesterday’s Jean Michelle makeup review likely whet your whistle for today’s news! Thanks to the generosity of the team at Cosmetique.com, Raging Rouge is hosting a fabulous Summer 2010 Makeup Giveaway! contest, giveaway, blog sweepstakes, blog prizes, blog giveaway

Up for grabs are the exact products I posted about yesterday. The Jean-Michelle Quartette Lumineux Eyeshadow Quad in Golden Fantaisie (above), retail value $22.50.

The Jean-Michelle Lip Couleur Liquide Glosses (left is 02-Rose Jardin, right is 06-Bordeaux), retail value $15 each.

The total prize retail value is $52.50!

OFFICIAL RULES TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

There are THREE ways to win!

1) Subscribe to the Rr newsletter!

As always, newsletter subscribers are automatically entered into the random drawing. If you’d like to enter the giveaway in this manner, the form to subscribe can be found to the right, under the words “Subscribe Here”. Simply input your email address and click “Submit” and you’re entered! (One entry per IP address).

2) Comment on this post!

Click HERE to head over to the Cosmetique website. Surf around their online store and answer this question in the comments area of this post: If you could pick any one item from Cosmetique to add to this prize, what would it be? (One entry per email address).

3) Post about this giveaway on your blog, and link to this post! (email a permalink to ragingrouge [at] gmail [dot] com for one entry per blog).

Good luck!

Sorry for my international gals, but the giveaway is for US residents only. Winners must be over 18, and must explicitly agree to my disclaimer. Winner must respond to email notification within 48 hours of drawing or prize will be forfeit and a new winner will be selected. Raging Rouge reserves the right to substitute any prize listed with a prize equal or greater in value, if need be. Winner will be randomly selected at midnight on July 24, 2010.