Monday, July 12, 2010
Dancing to MAC In The Groove!
This is major and I dont know if I should be incredibly proud of myself, or disgusted and just ask everyone I meet to slap me!!
I bought MAC :D *nose bleed*
No, not that MAC. The other one.
Not just one. Nope, not content with dropping (what is) a whole bomb of money on just 1 product, I had to go and get 2!!
Now I've been a firm advocate of good and cheap cosmetics, but sometimes, it's hard to ignore the hype and reputation of a brand like MAC. For the past few months or so, I've been preparing myself to try and buy something from MAC for myself. My first official MAC product was a few months ago when my mum bought me the Shell Pearl Beauty Powder from the MAC Give Me Liberty of London collection (which I love and adore and have been using at every possible opportunity).
One of MAC's most interesting products are their Mineralized Skinfinishes (MSF). I read up a lot about them over the past few months and from what I understood, these babies can be used as a blush, bronzer or highlighter depending on the shade and your skin tone.
So when I found out that MAC would be launching a new collection soon with some Mineralized Skinfinishes that were a must-have, I've been following it's progress very closely until the long-awaited moment it lands in Malaysia.
That moment, was last Friday.
I had a fairly intense conversation with a MAC sales assistant over the phone like so:
"Hi, I'm calling to find out when will the latest MAC collection be in the stores? The In the Groove collection?"
"Oh, that one? We just received the products today and we're unpacking it in the store right now."
"HOMAIGOD."
The latest collection from MAC is called "In the Groove" and it only just recently launched in USA in the first week of July. I assumed that it would reach KL sometime in late July or early August, so thank goodness I decided to call and find out!
The entire crazy collection.
There was only 1 thing I really wanted to get from "In the Groove" that made me do something as desperate as call the shop - the Mineralized Skinfinish in Stereo Rose *haaaahhhhhh godly sound*.
When I first started reading up on what Mineralized Skinfinishes were about, Stereo Rose kept popping up everywhere. It was a revered name, mentioned only in hushed whispers and with much looking over shoulders. If I didnt know any better, it sounded like a legend MAC made up. It came out in some collection back in 2005 (limited edition) and it's been on everyone's must-have list since then! Apparently, it's extremely hard to find and going for exorbitant prices on e-bay, until it's been repromoted in this collection.
So of course, for my first step into the world of MAC Mineralized Skinfinishes, I just had to get the one that everyone else wants :P
But then... I checked out "In the Groove" for myself last Friday (I made David run to MAC in Suria KLCC to grab Stereo Rose before anyone else can hahahhah), and with one swipe on my pale, lifeless and hitherto fugly cheeks, I caved and bought another Mineralized Skinfinish. Crazy or not, you tell me.
Behold, the popping of another cherry!
L-R: MAC "In the Groove" Collection - Mineralize Skinfinish in Petticoat and Stereo Rose.
I quite literally squealed when I saw these in person. They're just so pretty to look at!!
MAC Petticoat Mineralize Skinfinish
Petticoat is described as a "pale rose with gold and amber veining". I'm not too sure about the "pale rose" bit. Mine looks more pale berry-ish pink to me. But then again, all Mineralized Skinfinishes will look slightly different because each on is pretty unique. Mine doesnt have a lot of the gold and amber veining, so it isnt too glittery (which is good).
For the skeptics.
Isnt it beeyooteefool?? :D
Swatched on my (slightly tan) skin, it's a nice pink blush that looks quite natural with golden pink shimmers. I am pleased.
MAC Stereo Rose Mineralized Skinfinish
On the MAC website, Stereo Rose is described as "coral with golden/bronze shimmering nuances". Okay. Whatever they say.
My version of Sterero Rose hardly has any of the golden glittery veining, but it is definitely a gorgeous shade of coral. I've been holding off getting a coral blush until I could get my hands on Stereo Rose. Looks like I wont be needing anything else after this.
I kid you not.
Really glad I managed to get Stereo Rose! When used, it's a perfect peachy coral on my cheeks with a slight hint of bronzer. Light hands are a must with this. I turned out Oompa Loompa orange on my first try.
Doesn't Petticoat look like the beautiful surface of some glittery planet? David says Stereo Rose looks like dirt -____-"
I know a review needs swatches on skin, but I didnt have time to do it just yet. Will try soon :P
I highly doubt I'll be getting the other 2 Mineralize Skinfinishes in this collection. Comfort is a little too brown for my liking and I already have one or two bronzers that should suffice. By Candlelight is too light and I'll probably only be able to use it as a highlighter; something which I already have a few of too.
How crazy are people going over MAC's In the Groove collection, specifically the Mineralized Skinfinish? The day it was launched in the US, Stereo Rose was sold out online almost immediately. And now, Petticoat too. At Pavilion last Friday night (the day it launched in KL), one of the Mineralized Eyeshadow Trios was sold out. Insane!
To be honest, I was planning to get only Stereo Rose and perhaps one of the Mineralized Blush Duos, but the colours for those were either too similar to something I had, or not quite right for me. But then again.. Happy Together is starting to look nicer the more I look at it.. *slaps self*
MAC In the Groove collection is now available at all MAC counters. The Mineralized Skinfinish is RM115 a pop.
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