MAC Pearlglide Eye Liner - Undercurrent swatch on Indian Skintone

"An eye pencil that provides rich, luxurious colour with a touch of shimmer and sparkle" 

A teal with pearl is how this pencil being described by MAC. Highly pigmented, smooth on application, full of shimmers. The buttery soft texture makes the application easier, and it's opaque. The wear time is long even in hot weather. I had mine on for one full day till I removed my makeup. It sits comfortably on the upper lash and I wouldn't use this on the water line.

 Price $16.50 bit expensive 

Below are the swatches, and the look of liner on my lids without eye shadow.

MAC Huggable Lipcolor collection review - 2015 - Swatches on NC45 Indian skintone

I was only too happy when I received the newsletter about this launch during fall 2015. I wanted to buy these in 2014 fall but they went out of stock. This time I ensured I get my hands on few colors the day they hit MAC stores and I bought 4 shades which I would be posting swatches and pictures here in this post.

They were priced at $20 each. Mac do not call this product as lipsticks but lipcolor. As the name suggests the formula is like Gel. In simple words I would put it as highly pigmented lip balm. Color payoff is opaque and clings on to lips, which is light and non drying. It has the glossy shine to it which wears off soon. Most shades from this collection goes with Indian skin-tone.

Only disappointment is the wear time. It only lasts for 2 - 3 hours as they transfer while sipping or having any drink.  I love this package it's sleek and cool unlike regular black tubes.

1. Commotion - Deep cool plum cream
2. Feeling Amorous? - mid-tonal fuchsia cream
3. Red Necessity - Deep warm wine cream
4. Flaming Lips - Deep Creamy Red

MAC Huggable Lipcolor Commotion Swatch on NC45/NC43 Deep Indian skintone

MAC Huggable Lipcolor Feeling Amorous Swatch on NC45/NC43 Deep Indian skintone

MAC Huggable Lipcolor Red Necessity Swatch on NC45/NC43 Deep Indian skintone

MAC Huggable Lipcolor Flaming Lips Swatch on NC45/NC43 Deep Indian skintone

Detailed review here.

MAC Vamplify Lipglass on NC45 / NC43 / Deep Skintone girls

Something from 2015 fall collection, I am once again late to post this however had the pictures last September. As some of the products are still available in MAC stores these swatches might be helpful for some girls out there. 

This collection had quite a few cool colors for deep skintone girls like me; This include several neutral shades, pink, red, wine. I wouldn't recommend coral, bubblegum pink, hot pink. The colors aren't scary as the name implies. I am posting swatches and pictures of the beautiful colors from this collection.

1. Suggestive - Intense blue red
2. Peer Pressure - Intense red burgundy
3. What's Going On - Hot intense fuchsia

Speaking of the formula they are non sticky unlike their other lip glasses from MAC. All the colors are highly pigmented and just one swipe is more than sufficient. I do not have to have my hair tied up or pulled back. Color stays on for good 4 - 5 hours. It can be best worm when paired with a lip pencil. I am wearing just the lip glass in the below pictures.

 MAC Vamplify Lipglass What's going on Swatch on NC45-NC43-Deep Indian skintone

 MAC Vamplify Lipglass Suggestive Swatch on NC45-NC43-Deep Indian skintone

MAC Vamplify Lipglass Peer Pressure Swatch on NC45-NC43-Deep Indian skintone

MAC Cremesheen Pearl Collection Lipstick - swatch on Indian Skin

Lipsticks from this collection has some nice colors. They are creamy lipsticks with pearlized pigments and a moisturizing blend. This collection not only had lipsticks but also some nice lipglasses to go along. I am posting pictures from two lipsticks Pickled Plum and Sweet Sakura.

Price - $17

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick - Pickled Plum Swatch

 It's a bright blue pink. Looks little pale on NC45 dusky skin tone yet pretty. I enjoyed wearing this color with or without makeup. It's a perfect summer shade.

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick - Sweet Sakura Swatch

This one is described as 'True Red with Soft Gold Pearl' by MAC. It's creamy and smooth on application. Decent color payoff neither drying nor hydrating. The color is not exactly red but little bright  on dusky skin tone. I had prep-ed my skin and applied little makeup so this color would pop.

MAC M.A.Cnificent Me Collection 2015 for NC45 / Deep skintone

MAC MACnificent collection was launched during 2015 Fall. The lipsticks are still available in stores. I bought their eye shadow palette and couple of lipsticks of different formula. Below are the official pictures from this campaign.

             Image Courtesy - Google

For MACaholics like me it's irresistible to lay hands on the new launches. MAC MACnificent Me Mattenes are Semi Matte Lipsticks.

MAC Mattene Lipstick - Semi Mat - Own the Look Swatch Review

As the name describes it's a semi matte lipstick. MAC describes the color as Deep Intense purple and "A moisturizing matte lipstick that delivers a creamier, softer, glide-on application". The package is slightly different than other lipstick tube, it's long and sleek non slippery tube. The color pay off is good and it didn't dry my lips. It stayed on my lips for good 5 hours without food, leaving a faint purple stain afterwards. I didn't had to reapply though. Below are some of the pictures of the package and swatch.

Color suits medium - deep skin tone very well.

Price $19 currently selling at $20

 

  MAC M.A.C.nificent Me Lipstick Fashion Revival Swatch Review

Priced at $17 Fashion Revival lipstick is described as "deep raspberry" with semi-matte finish. Application is smooth with light creamy texture. Color do not exactly look red on deep skin tone, looks a little pink on me. 

This lipsticks come on regular tube, and has their signature vanilla smell. Well pigmented and stays for good 5 to 6 hours. Doesn't seem heavy on lips or give the dry matte feel.

Unfortunately it's a limited edition and no longer available. Not sure if MAC would bring it back.

Below are the swatches and pictures of me wearing it.

Lipsticks from MAC Veluxe A Trois Collection - On Indian Skin

MAC Veluxe A Trois Collection lipstick was launched 2015 summer. I am late with this post. Just wanted to post the swatches and the look on NC45 / Olive skin tone if someone want to browse through.

This Collection had eye makeup, lip glasses, Mascara and lipsticks. I bought couple of lipsticks from this collection as the third on went out of stock.Review is on Cremesheen Lipstick Flowerscope and Quelle Surprise. I very much would have liked to own Heux, unfortunately it wasn't available.

Price $17.00

Formula is moisturizing, and smooth on application. These are sheen on application might have to apply few swipes. Even though they are cremesheen they provide decent pigmentation. Both of them have the vanilla fragrance. This lipstick can be worn any time of the year.

MAC Lipstick - Flowerscope from Veluxe A Trios Collection

It's a beautiful pink shade with blue undertone.

  

MAC Lipstick - Quelle Surprise from Veluxe A Trios Collection

This lipstick is deep purple berry, with little bit of pink to it. It doesn't look all purplish and dark. Suitable for all skintones.

I am wearing these lipsticks with minimal makeup. I hope this post is useful for some girls. Happy makeup-ing !

My favourite perfumes for Office/daily use from my Collection 2015 !

I go crazy when I find  miniature perfume bottles in store, and I have quite a collection. Some of them are from Estee Lauder, Marc Jacobs, Bvlgari, Gucci etc. I also have small roller ball or spray bottles too. I will do a separate post about it.

For now it's about the perfumes I widely used during 2015 and left with empty bottles now. I have only been using Burberry for years later I started experimenting other brands. I am posting some perfumes from my experience.

Marc Jacobs Daisy - Mini perfumes (Daisy EDT, Daisy Eau So Fresh EDT)

I found them in Sephora and bought couple of them as gift. These minis are from their limited edition collection would be on and off, they sometimes mix it up with their other perfumes. These to bottles come for $15, 4 ml each. Ideal to gift, travel, carry around in your bag. I went ahead and kept on my office desk lol. They look cute with the daisy patterned lid.

The perfume is sweet and alluring with fruity floral notes. It was never over powering. I am allergic to strong smell but this went well. 

Perfume Notes:

• Daisy EDT - Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods 
• Daisy Eau So Fresh - Natural Raspberry, Grapefruit, Pear, Violet, Wild Rose, Apple Blossom, Musks, Cedarwood, Plum.
  

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP 35 ml

I always wanted to try something from Chanel. They have a wide range perfumes several of them are classics which includes No 5, No19,  Chance, Coco Mademoiselle. I have the habit of buying perfumes in 30 ml and seldom go for 50/75 ml. This would help me finish it fast and try something else. The cost factor also matters when it comes to luxury. Anyways this was a hit, I got compliment in work place and people often asked what perfume I use as it smells really nice. It's feminine and chic. Again not over powering even though it's EDP. It's filled with floral fruity notes. I am not sure about the cost though as I bought this in Dec 2014 in Sephora. 

It's a classic piece and the bottle is still there in my closet I sometime get a whiff of it. I would definitely buy this again. This scent is suitable for all ages.

Notes : Bergamot, orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli, vetiver, white musks, vanilla.

Christian Dior - Hypnotic Poison EDT - 30 ml

I adored this perfume bottle every time I visited Sephora or Macys. Dior has some perfumes in similar package Pure Poison, Poison, Dune etc. This comes in a red bottle with purple cap. The bottle itself is Classy, Attractive, Sexy, Seductive and beautiful. The fragrance is all vanilla and soft. It would be a perfect evening perfume for romantic moments. I wear it to work and for other occasions as well. It's worth the money and definitely a good investment. 

Notes: Bitter Almond, Caraway Spice, Sambac Jasmine, Cinnamon, Tuberose, Vanilla, Musk, Mosses, Jucarunda Wood. 

Style - Hypnotizing. Extravagant. Bewitching.

 

MAC Tinted Lipglass / Wash & Dry - Hot/Cold on Indian Skintone

This product has been launched over a year old. Even though I bought it last year could not post swatches at once. This might be useful for dusky/olive skin tone girls if you are trying to buy this lip glass from MAC.

This product is a hit and still available in the market. Wash n Dry lip glass comes in a nice tube with colored lid. The lip glasses from Wash n Dry Collection has intense color unlike other tinted lip colors. MAC describes this color as True Red, I would say it as bright red with little bit of pink to it. I won;t say it as Raspberry red though. It's a beautiful shade. 

The color lasts longer for 4 hours without meals. They have the mild Vanilla fragrance too. I totally loved this Lipglass from MAC.