Mac’s New Collection – Mexican-Chic or Tacky and Cheap?
By July 16th, 2010
Every year MAC comes out with several collections intended to tempt and intrigue potential buyers, and this year is no different. This year, MAC has teamed up with fashion-house Rodarte for a collection inspired by Juarez, Mexico. The new collection will feature blush, lip gloss, eyeshadows and nail polish in shades titled “Factory,” “Juarez,” “Ghost town,” “del Norte,” and “Quinceanera.” According to ColorLines, designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy were inspired by the “lines of women workers who’d make their way to factory jobs in the middle of the night.” The problem is, Juarez is less than romantic. Juarez is one of the world’s deadliest cities, with thousands of unsolved deaths a year, mostly women who were on their way to and from work.
MAC has been getting a lot of flack for the new collection, and rightfully so if I may say. Glamorizing a city known for the rape and murder of thousands of women a year (6,000 so far THIS YEAR) is irresponsible. But let’s not bash MAC too soon. In a statement released to blog Temptalia, a MAC spokesperson says:
Tags: Juarez, mac cosmetics scandal, MAC for Rodarte
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Free Gift Time at ULTA!
By July 16th, 2010
I personally have never been to an ULTA – apparently I’ve never lived in a city that had one. But I do know that they have some awesome sales. Here are the latest GWP offerings from Sephora’s cousin, ULTA.
Tags: Almay, Beauty Sales, Benefit, Benetint, Hydroxatone, Max Sheer All Day, Murad, Peter Thomas Roth, Physicians Formula, Purminerals, Studio Gear, Ulta
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Current Cravings – July 2010
By July 14th, 2010
Summertime is here, and I’m more than ready for the vibrant makeup and glowing skin. And thankfully, our favorite cosmetic lines are happy to oblige. Check out my current cravings for July 2010!
1) Jurlique Herbal Recovery Eye Cream – What good is a golden glow if your eyes look tired and old? Enter Jurlique’s Herbal Recovery Eye Cream. This high-performance eye cream with potent botanicals and Australian native flower extracts helps brighten, de-puff, and refresh the delicate eye area, all while protecting against free radicals and environmental aggressors.
Where to find it: The Herbal Recovery Eye Cream can be purchased for $40 at Sephora or Jurlique.com.
2) DDF’s Blemish Foaming Cleanser - Summer skin is hot enough, so why not try something refreshing and cool? DDF’s Blemish Foaming Cleanser helps fade post-inflammatory red spots while minimizing future blemishes. A blend of salicylic acid, azelaic acid, red clover, and golden seal extract delivers clear, healthy results.
Where to find it: Pick up DDF’s Blemish Foaming Cleanser at Sephora for $32.
3) Tarte’s LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain - The last thing a girl needs is her makeup melting in the summer heat, so put those old lip sticks away.! Instead, try Tarte’s LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain. Each of the matte shades boasts the high-pigment concentration we love from matte lipsticks, but unlike drying lipsticks, these stains are infused with a High-Performance Natural LipSurgence technology, which is clinically proven to increase moisture content by an astonishing 6000% after 28 days. This proprietary blend effectively increases skin’s water content for a ‘plumped up’ appearance. The result is naturally fuller, healthier lips without any irritation or stinging.
Where to find it: Find it at Sephora or tartecosmetics.com for $24.
4) SEPHORA by OPI Havana Nights Mini Collection – Enter the sophisticated glamour of the Havana with OPI’s new Havana Nights Mini Collection. This long-lasting, chip-resistant polish ensures flawless results with each application, and its green ingredient list excludes DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde. Shades include Read My Palm, Rumba Romance, Caliente Coral, and Teal We Meet Again.
Where to find it: Only at Sephora for $18.
5) bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara – Long, lushious lashes have always been a necessity for me. And bareMinerals new Flawless Definition Mascara looks like a winner to me! This 100% pure mascara accentuates and separates each lash for a flawless and well-defined finishing touch to your eyes. The seriously tapered wand lengthens, darkens, and lifts for all-around beautiful lashes. Infused with 100% pure bareMinerals, antioxidants, and natural extracts, the smudge-free, paraben-free mascara conditions, fortifies, and protects lashes all day long.
Where to find it: At your local Bare Escentuals boutique, Ulta, or Sephora for $18.
Tags: bareMinerals, Blemish Foaming Cleanser, DDF, Flawless Definition Mascara, Havana Nights Mini Collection, Herbal Recovery Eye Cream, Jurlique, LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain, Sephora, Sephora by OPI, Tarte, Ulta
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