MAC Cremesheen + Pearl Preview

A shimmering twist on an instant classic. Cremesheen Lipstick and Cremesheen Glass get infused with crushed pearl in 15 new Asian-inspired shades. Modern pinks, nudes and corals pop and glow against all skin tones with a light-reflecting finish that leaves lips luminously and decidedly lacquered. With foolproof coverage, gleaming shine and creamy gloss, this smooth and seductive update to Cremesheen is Double Happiness for your lips.

Available online August 2, 2012 in the permanent line

Available in stores August 9, 2012 in the permanent line

Cremesheen Glass in Paper Lantern
Frosted soft warm pink
$22.50 CDN/$19.50 US

Cremesheen Glass in Double Happiness
Frosted light nude
$22.50 CDN/$19.50 US

Cremesheen Glass in Dynasty at Dusk
Frosted neutral pink
$22.50 CDN/$19.50 US

Cremesheen Glass in Imperial Light
Frosted light peach
$22.50 CDN/$19.50 US

Cremesheen Glass in Pagoda
Frosted cool pink
$22.50 CDN/$19.50 US

Cremesheen Glass in Floating Lotus
Frosted soft rose
$22.50 CDN/$19.50 US

Cremesheen Glass in Rising Sun
Frosted bright orange
$22.50 CDN/$19.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Coral Bliss
Frosted light coral
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Japanese Maple
Frosted light beige
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Peach Blossom
Frosted cool nude
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Pink Pearl Pop
Frosted mid-tone pink
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Pure Zen
Frosted warm nude
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Saigon Summer
Frosted bright orange
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Shanghai Spice
Frosted neutral pink
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Cremesheen Lipstick in Sunny Seoul
Frosted light warm pink
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

MAC Too Fabulous

I have a small haul to share from MAC's Too Fabulous collection. The collection features Cremesheen Lipglasses (which are now permanent items - rejoice!) and Mineralize Blush Duos. I was a bit dissapointed in the Mineralize Blushes - many of the colours seemed very brown or rusty. Here's what I got:

Left to Right: Rhapsody in Two, Two Virtues and Double Dare

 

Left to right: Double Dare Cremesheen Lipglass, Rhapsody in Two

 and Two Virtues Mineralize Blush Duos.

(Photo taken in low level natural light, NC 35-40 skin.)

Mineralize Blush Duo LE ($27.50 CA/23.00 US)

Rhapsody in Two - a swirl of golden beige and golden pink combine to form a light golden pink shade, which will work as a highlighter on most. The shimmer is very fine, no chunky sparkles.

Two Virtues - a swirl of bright but soft medium pink and violet combine to give a cool medium raspberry pink. Very pretty and as far as I can recall, a fairly unique colour. Again, the shimmer is very fine with no chunky sparkles.

Cremesheen Lipglass ($21.50 CA/18.00 US)

Double Dare - a surprisingly pigmented coral-rose-red. Very pretty and unique. I think this one would look great on most.

General Thoughts

The formulation of the Mineralize Blush Duos is far superior to the last time we saw them (Grand Duos). The texture is super smooth and not a glittery mess. I only picked up two because I found all the other colours too orangey or brown for my liking. However, if you are looking for some bronze based blushes you might take an interest in the other colours.

I am very happy to see MAC making the Cremesheen Lipglasses permanent. I much prefer the gel texture of these glosses over the stickiness of the traditional lipglasses. They are more expensive (and you get less product), but I can put up with that if it means not having my hair stuck to my lips for most of the day. I was dissapointed that they did not bring back the Petite Indulgence shade from their previous release but I see they have a similar colour, Loud and Lovely which I will have to try.

Anyone get anything from this collection?