MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil & MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy

Hello beauties!
Last weekend my & my hubby went to York Designer Outlet and I couldn't resist popping into The Cosmetics Company Store, obvs... ;-) So I went into the MAC section and found this little beaut set... (it was about £22) - a true bargain!
The lip pencil is as Mac describes it a "dirty, red brown". It is your regular, ordinary, hard working lip pencil. I love layering lip products at the moment as I haven't been having time to top up at work except for after dinner so my lips need to stay on and look good thought the day. And this lip pencil does the job.

MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil & MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy

MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil & MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy

MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil & MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy

The lipstick in Velvet Teddy is described as a "deep tone beige". It's a matte shade but it is definitely not drying. Again, paired up with the lip pencil it stays on for a few hours before needing a touch up. This combo is definitely my favourite Monday lips set, when you need to really focus at work, not worry about lipstick on your teeth (hello red!) and look like you mean business! Love!
A, x

MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil & MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy

MAC Boldly Bare Lip Pencil & MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy

Review: Kelly Osbourne: MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Dodgy Girl & Kelly Yum Yum vs Candy Yum Yum

 Kelly Osbourne: MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Dodgy Girl & Kelly Yum Yum

Dodgy Girl is a lovely, lovely lavender purple that I could not wait to wear. Similar shades: Mac Sheen Supreme in Asian Flower is shiner. Revlon Balm Stain in Darling is less opaque and shiner. Inglot Lip Pencil in 31 is pinker. 

Kelly Yum Yum is a redder version of Candy Yum Yum. They are both very bright but to be honest they are two different colours. Bare in mind that Kelly Yum Yum looks so red on the pictures (pink shades do not photograph well) Similar shades: easily dupable. 

 Kelly Osbourne: MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Dodgy Girl & Kelly Yum Yum

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose (2012 edition)

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

I know you probably cannot buy it anywhere in the UK at the present time (maybe some single mac counters) and I know it is sold out online – it has been so long since I actually got it but there was so many reviews popping up on the net at the time I thought I would just skip it. My mistake. :P

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

Stereo Rose is a very sought-after coral blusher with golden shimmer and a hint of pink. It has frosty finish.  This is my first ever Stereo Rose and I must admit I understand why it is so popular. It is just such a wearable shade. I have been wearing it every day since I got it! The ratio of colour to shimmer in Stereo Rose is just right. It gives you a nice hint of colour while highlighting your cheeks at the same time. It is perfect for daytime looks, night-time looks (you can build it up), looks for special occasions… This product is so versatile it is almost perfect.

MAC Strength Collection Lipstick in Pink Pigeon, Party Parrot, Strong Woman and Absolute Power

 MAC Strength Collection Lipstick in Pink Pigeon, Party Parrot, Strong Woman and Absolute Power

MAC Strength Collection Lipstick in Pink Pigeon, Party Parrot, Strong Woman and Absolute Power

Pink Pigeon is a bright shade of pink. Similar shades: Mac Candy Yum Yum (much brighter and slightly cooler shade), Sleek Makeup Pink Freeze (very similar, slightly warmer) and Rimmel Kate Moss in 20 (a bit darker and has creamy finish).

Party Parrot is a coral shade of pink. Similar shades: Mac Impassioned (very, very similar just a bit pinker).

Strong Woman is a plumish shade of purple. Slightly muted. Similar shades: Collection 2000 in Berry Blast (very similar, just a bit darker and has creamy finish).

Absolute Power is berry red. Similar shades: NYX BLL in Mid-Night Dinner (slightly more muted, a bit more brown), Mac Mattene Lipstick in Eden Rouge (slightly redder).

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

Mac Apres Chic features five eyeshadows: Ice, Winter Pursuit, Silver Birch, Frost at Midnight and Fireside. All limited edition (and thanks for that!...).

Right, but before I go into detail shall we start from the beginning?

Winter Pursuit is a very glittery gold copper shade with silver veins. It looks golden brown when applied. It has very metallic finish. Very wearable shade. This is the most intense out of three. Hard to transfer from your fingernail you're your skin, even harder with a brush. Had to put on a few layers for the colour to show up. Once you get through all of this, it looks okay on your skin.

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

The goodies I purchased from Mac Apres Chic collection are: Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside, Mac Apres Chic Lipstick in Apres Chic and Mac Après Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose.

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

MAC Après Chic Collection Selected Items Preview Photos

I received some lovely goodies from Mac Apres Chic collection and just wanted to share it with you! I bought Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside, Mac Apres Chic Lipstick in Apres Chic and Mac Après Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose. Caaaant wait to do full reviews for you! More photos to follow soon! A. xxx

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Star Wonder

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Star Wonder

Heavenly Creature collection features four mineralize skinfinish shades: Light Year, Center of the Universe, Star Wonder and Earthshine. All limited edition.

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Star Wonder

May I start by saying how much I love MAC mineral skinsfinish products. They look gorgeous on skin, they usually last forever, the smell is addictive (for me anyway) and so on. The only ‘downside’ is that they have no brush included with the product, which would be ideal to make this product bag friendly...

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Year

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Year

Heavenly Creature collection features four mineralize skinfinish shades: Light Year, Center of the Universe, Star Wonder and Earthshine. All limited edition.

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Year

May I start by saying how much I love MAC mineral skinsfinish products. They look gorgeous on skin, they usually last forever, the smell is addictive (for me anyway) and so on. The only ‘downside’ is that they have no brush included with the product, which would be ideal to make this product bag friendly. Anyway...

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Blush in Supernova

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Blush in Supernova

 MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Blush in Supernova

Heavenly Creature collection features four blushers: Ring of Saturn, Solar Ray, Supernova and Stratus. All limited edition.

Supernova is a very bold and intense shade of magenta/reddish pink with a slightly shimmery, golden finish. The packaging is typical for MAC blushers: black and sturdy.

MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Eye Shadow in Magnetic Attraction

 MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Eyeshadow in Magnetic Attraction 

Heavenly Creature collection features nine eyeshadows: Invincible Light, Neo Nebula, Earthly, Aurora, Bright Moon, Magnetic Attraction, Sky, Water and Universal Appeal. All limited edition.

Magnetic Attraction is a reddish-brown shade with a golden shimmer. The packaging is typical for MAC eyeshadows: black and solid.

MAC Heavenly Creature Collection Selected Items Preview Photos

I received some goodies (eek!) from Mac Heavenly Creature Collection this morning and just wanted to share some photos! I bought MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Eyeshadow in Magnetic Attraction, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Blush in Supernova, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Year and MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Star Wonder. Reviews and more photos to follow soon! A. 

L to R: MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Eyeshadow in Magnetic Attraction, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Blush in Supernova, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Star Wonder, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Year

L to R: MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Eyeshadow in Magnetic Attraction, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Year, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Skinfinish in Star Wonder, MAC Heavenly Creature Mineralize Blush in Supernova