Hello Glams and Geeks! Todays post is all about this
summer’s most anticipated M.A.C collection, Alluring Aquatic! While everyone
waited (impatiently) for the release of this gorgeous, mystical-sea inspired
collection, we all caught sneak-peeks online, through various sources on the
web. As the much-built hype surrounded the beautiful water specked, aqua-colored
packaging, just as much excitement was expressed from M.A.C fans world-wide for
the array of Extra Dimension bronzers, blushes, and shadows that were released
in the collection. While all of the shades were inspired by mystical and
enchanting sirens and deities of the sea, they are all perfect for the summer
season, and will give you a brilliant glow thanks to the wet-look of the extra
dimension finish. The collection was announced to be released online, May 15,
and in stores, May 22, which brings me to my next topic for this post: M.A.C’s
unannounced, day-early release.
With many anxious fans counting the days, minutes, and hours
to the release of this collection, it came as a huge shock to many, including
myself, when I arrived at my local M.A.C store first thing the morning of the
22nd, just to discover that M.A.C had released the collection a day
early, on the 21st. I took to their social media pages (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram), and couldn’t find an announcement about the early release
anywhere. So, I worked with what I had, and was able to grab 3 items from the
collection: Aphrodite’s Shell Extra Dimension Bronzer, Sea Me, Hear Me Extra
Dimension Blush, and Siren Song Lustre Lipstick. I will admit that it was
unfortunate to have waited so long for the collection to miss out on being able
to purchase anything online, as it sold out so quickly, and even more upsetting
to have gotten up early on that morning, excited to purchase all of the shades
I had been eagerly awaiting, only to be let down so fast. I noticed I wasn’t
the only person who was upset by this, as many people took to their social
media pages to rant and rave about this issue, as well. I can only hope that
M.A.C makes an effort to hear their customers out, and will actually do
something to please them and keep them coming back. Enough of that, now onto
the products!
As I mentioned above, I purchased Aphrodite’s Shell, Sea Me,
Hear Me, and Siren Song. I absolutely love these shades as they are perfect for
creating and achieving an everyday, sun-kissed, summer makeup look, and give
you a gorgeous glow. As for the famous aqua, water specked packaging, it
couldn’t be any more perfect! Its reflective surface, with the 3D flecks of
water droplets covering the compacts of all of the packaging are just so
beautiful and super realistic! I find it to be so much fun, and very summer
appropriate. I think this is the best packaging I have seen M.A.C come up
with, as I don't believe they’ve ever done 3D packaging like such, before. Although I couldn’t
get any other colors from the collection, I noticed that all of the shades are
complimentary to all skin tones. I have seen swatch photos online, and all of
the colors appear very flattering and gleam brilliantly on everyone.
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Aphrodite’s Shell Extra Dimension Bronzer is
a warm, golden brown color. It contains a beautiful light gold gleam that isn’t
very overwhelming, but is just right to give your skin a warm summery glow (no
sun necessary!). Although this is a bronzer, I am planning to use this as a
blush and a highlight, as well, as it is light enough to work with my skin
tone. Because it is an Extra Dimension finish, this can be applied wet or dry
and can make a significant difference in your makeup look. I would recommend applying it wet only if it
is being used as a blush or highlighter. Also, when swatched, it is a bit
sheer, but is very buildable.
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Sea Me, Hear Me Extra Dimension Blush swatches like a burnt,
rose-gold color on the skin. It is a warm color, rich in pigment, and has a
rosey gleam to it with a bit of a gold sheen to it. This is an opaque shade, so I
recommend using a light hand, and building up to your desired opacity. This can
be used wet or dry, depending on your preference, but looks gorgeous and glowy
when it is used wet.
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Last, but not least, Siren Song is a Lustre Lipstick. It is
a sparkling champagne shade that is sheer but buildable, and has a light gold
sheen to it. It can be worn alone,
paired with a lip liner, or worn over any lipstick to add some sparkle to your
lips!
Thank you for reading today's post, and I hope you've enjoyed it! I hope everyone was able to get what they wanted from the collection, and if not, no worries! The Kelly and Sharon Osbourne Collection hits stores this June with plenty of gorgeous shades for everyone!
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