A few MAC Goodies!

Hubby surprised me with some MAC goodies! He keeps a copy of my wish list in his phone.
I was very excited! Generally I stick with the Amplified formula lipsticks. One of my collegues suggested I try Fresh Brew (Lustre). She said it was more wearable than Viva Glam Gaga 2.

I was surprised to see that Tan Pigment has a dupe in my collection. L'Oreal HiP Loose Eyeshadow in TENACIOUS.



Left to right single eyeshadows
Rice Paper
Saddle
Goldmine
Juxt



I cannot wait to play with these colors. Do you own any of these goodies? Are any of them on your wish list?

Micabella Pigments

I received these samples as a gift from a friend some time ago.
Special Thanks to SexyMaof3

Micabella Cosmetics

Micabella's mineral makeup has a high antioxidant level to help protect skin from future damage, premature aging and reduce the appearance of damaged skin. Providing a tradition of customer satisfaction, while revolutionizing the mineral makeup industry, Micabella offers a wide variety of colors, to suit every customer's interest and taste. From day to night Micabella's long lasting mineral makeup will leave you looking fresh and glowing all day long.

PRO
They are highly pigmented

CON
These products are pretty pricey!




Splash (White Shimmer with Cobalt Reflects)




Tango (Copper Shimmer)





Radiance (Red/Pink Shimmer)





Sunset (Orange Shimmer)





Goldbrush (Yellow Shimmer)




Insistance (Green Shimmer)



Turquoise Shimmer
(Possibly Discontinued?)



Check out Shanitra's Review of Micabella Pigments on YouTube



Check out her Blog. (Follow) She's so fashionable!
http://lifashaircup.blogspot.com/2009/10/micabella-cosmetics-swatches-review.html

Lan Mei Loose Eyeshadow Pigments

You can find these on ebay.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/BtHWorld888__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Made in China. They are reasonably priced.
They don't have names for the colors, only numbers.







My favorite colors are #

41 (looks white, but turns lavender if used with a dark base)

13 (pretty dark bronze with gold reflects)

L'Oreal HiP Loose Eyeshadow Pigment Collection

I did not see these on the LorealParisUSA website. However, I still see them in stores. I purchased some of these on ebay and some during BOGO (Buy 1 Get 1 Free) sales at local drugstores.
I am missing only 2 that I'd like to add.
The white that reflects pink
as well as
the burgundy one. I probably don't need the burgundy one because it's rumored to be a dupe for MAC reflects blackened red, which I already own.






SWATCHES





INTREPID (rumored to be a dupe for MAC Brown/Blue Pigment)
Reads differently, depending on what color base you use.


MAC Golden Olive Pigment/L'Oreal HiP REBEL



MAC Golden Olive Pigment/L'Oreal HiP REBEL Swatched



View COLOR MONTAGE from L'Oreal Paris USA
click here

Do you own any of these products? What do you think about them?

MAC Eyeshadow Dupes?

MAC Hi-Def Cyan & Milani Atlantis (MAC Electric Eel)



SWATCHES



MAC Rock-It Yellow & L'Oreal HiP STRIKING *yellow side only



SWATCHES



MAC Pink Bronze & Jesse's Girl Color My World Baked Eyeshadow VOLCANIC



SWATCHES

Supa-Dupa Exciting! Gift Haul

I was pleasantly surprized by my letter carrier today!
I received a gift package from my friend Kebia.

I now OWN my very 1st MAC lipstick! *angelic chorus*

Show Orchid (Amplified Creme)


It smells soooo good!

NYX Current Lip Liner Pencil, & MAC Show Orchid



NYX Current Lip Liner, MAC Show Orchid l/s, MAC Love Alert Dazzleglass



I was delighted to see the "extras"!
Yes, "extras": Pigment/glitter samples.

Primary Yellow & Hi-Def Cyan


Rock-it Yellow & Full_Force_Violet (MAC PRO Items Not Eye Safe)


Pink Bronze & Cocomotion


Surprize Pigment & Reflects Antique Gold


Lidia said it best when she said
"NONE of us would ever be able to use up an entire container of MAC Pigment.
It is best to share with friends when you acquire one."
Take her advice.
If you have makeup buddies, please, SHARE your pigments.

Treat people how you want to be treated & you will reap what you sow.
Pay it forward. You NEVER know, you may just make someone's day.

Special Thanks to my YouTube Sistah



Ck. Out Her Channel!
http://www.youtube.com/user/kokofemme