MAC & Marcel Wanders - Luxe Couture collection

Launch: 24 November 2010 [US/Canada]

“If I have a basic motivation, it’s to inspire people to make their life a Masterpiece!” Is that not what we do every day at M∙A∙C? So it is that the Dutch industrial designer – known for everything from his “Happy Hour” Chandelier to his futuresonic way with old Delft porcelain, and for co-founding now-iconic design collective Droog AND the amusing, classicism-meets-futurism objects of his own group, Moooi (from the Dutch word for “beauty,” but with an extra “o” for extra-beautiful!) – wandered HERE…It had to be! M∙A∙C partners with Marcel Wanders – his first foray into the world of cosmetics – and design sophisticates (and people with innate and irreverent tastes) will be bonkers for these limited-edition Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Sheer Mystery Powder, Air of Style Scent Concentrate, and his signature brush and clutch creations, not least of all for their arresting packaging – fine collectors’ items all! But also for the rich palette, inspired by 17th-century Flemish painting, and particularly, Vermeer – “The Girl With a Pearl Earring” – and the idea of an artist painting a portrait, and falling in love. “Always, with a sense of love in the product…” he says. Marcel speaks our M∙A∙C language.
M∙A∙C & MARCEL WANDERS on counter starting November 24, 2010 until December 26, 2010

Lipstick [US $ 22.00]

Martha Golden champagne with pearl/frost (Frost) (Limited Edition) Gesina Red with slight pinkish undertones (Cream) (Limited Edition) Catharina Fuchsia (Cream) (Limited Edition)  Digna Blackened red (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Lipglass [US $ 22.00

Mary Light gold (Limited Edition) Beatrix Golden nude (Limited Edition) Aleydis Fuchsia (Limited Edition)  Gertruyd Blackened red (Limited Edition)
Mystery Powder [US $60]

Light Medium Pale ivory (Limited Edition)  Medium Plus Tan beige (Limited Edition)   Air of Style Scent Concentrate [US $30]

Brush Clutch [US$ 65]

 
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I'm really feeling the packaging on this collection. It looks more elevated and would make great Christmas gifts for anyone!

Lipstick Remover

Lip Makeup Remover

By Maria

Your lips are the most sensitive part of your body and you need to keep them moisturized. The lips do not have any oil glands unlike the rest of the skin so they are more prone to drying and cracking. All women love to apply lipstick on their lips and some even consider their beauty regimen incomplete if they do not apply their favorite lip color. Lipsticks are available in a variety of textures and forms and you will be virtually spoilt for choice. There are some long wearing lipstick and lip stains available in the market that stays on for up to 8 hours without smudging. Unfortunately these lipsticks are more difficult to remove than the conventional variety and most of us do not bother to remove it before going to sleep. Here a lip makeup remover comes to the rescue and helps to effectively get rid of all traces of lip color from your lips.

Lip Makeup Remover Tips

There are many different types of makeup remover available in the market from all leading brands. Considering that the lips are very sensitive, waterproof makeup removers specifically meant for taking off lipsticks from lips are also available. Below we will discuss some tips for removing lip makeup.

• Although you can purchase good lip makeup remover from a departmental store, there are products in your kitchen that works just as well in removing lipsticks. Natural rose water is very effective as a lip makeup remover. Just dip a cotton ball in rose water and rub your lips in with this in a back and forth motion. Be careful to rub gently and you will see that the lipstick has come out in the cotton ball. You can keep the rose water chilled in the refrigerator for a refreshing effect.
• The best lip makeup remover that you can use to effectively remove lipstick is pure coconut oil or olive oil. Soak a cotton ball in coconut oil or olive oil and rub this on your lips until all the makeup has come off. Using coconut oil and olive oil as a lip makeup remover is a good option for women who might be allergic to certain ingredients in a conventional makeup remover. Moreover coconut oil as well as olive oil will keep your lips moisturized and will help to soften them.
• You can also apply a small amount of petroleum jelly on your lips and keep it on for a few minutes. Take a soft tissue and wipe your lips. You will find that the lipstick will come off very easily. You might like to know abouthomemade lip balm.
• In winter when your lips are chapped and the lipstick has bleed into the fine lines of your lips, it is very difficult and painful to remove lipstick. Dab a little cold cream in your lips and wipe it off with a moistened cotton ball for easy lipstick removal.
• If you use waterproof lipstick or long wearing lipstick, you might have a hard time removing it from your lips at the end of the day. Do not try to remove it by rubbing hard as this will end up injuring your lips. The best natural lip makeup remover for these kind of lipsticks is milk. Dip a cotton ball in cold milk and rub your lips in a circular motion. The milk will not only cleanse your lips must also keep them soft and conditioned.

So, these were some ways in which you can remove makeup from your lips. Always use a good quality lip makeup remover from a reputed brand for taking off lipsticks and lip stains.

Lipstick

Flavored Lipstick

By Maria

Lipsticks, being the favorite make up accessory in a woman's purse, is always the reflection of her choice and "taste". In the millions of shades and colors which are presented by the well known cosmetic brands, today there are a number of flavors which they flaunt as well. The whole concept of flavored lipsticks was started keeping in mind that, since most of the times, lipsticks are tasted by the ladies while they are on, they might as well be flavored. Thus came the many lipsticks which were colored in the same colors of the flavor which they boasted. For example, a cherry flavored lipstick was red in color and a chocolate flavored was brown. Like these, there are many flavors in the market today, which are conveniently preferred by women all over the world. Thus find your choice of flavored lipsticks out of the few mentioned in the following paragraphs.

Flavored Lipstick

You must have always wondered why do we feel the taste of a lipstick simply by smelling it? The answer is quite simple as, your ordinary lipsticks which are not sweetened or flavored, only have flavor oils as an additional component. These flavor oils are lip safe fragrances as they only smell but not taste. When commercial brands use these flavor oils to make lipsticks, they only put the smell of a certain fruit or product which gives you the idea of the lipstick. More on long lasting lipstick.

Flavored lipsticks, however have an actual sweetener, commonly aspartame or any other sugar substitute. This sweetener tricks the brain into thinking that the lipstick has the particular flavor but the fact is that you are only smelling it. Thus, when you buy flavored lipsticks, you have a tendency to keep licking your lips and ingesting the flavoring oils. There are many organic cosmetic brands which do not use any animal products to make their lipsticks and only use herbal extracts. Thus, it would be advisable that you use flavored lipsticks, glosses and lip balms produced by these companies.

Common Flavored Lipsticks

Out of the many flavored lipsticks used by women today, we have a few mentioned here, find out which ones are your favorite. More on lipstick ingredients.

Chocolate flavored lipstick: If you're a die hard chocolate fan and wouldn't mind tasting and smelling it the whole day, a chocolate flavored lipstick is all you need. The rich glossy look of the shiny lipstick on your lips and the intoxicating aroma of dark chocolate is definitely a treat for an onlooker as well as you! This flavor of lipstick and lip balm is the most bought and the most used product by many women. Even in the chocolate flavor, there are flavors like, chocolate hazelnut, chocolate orange and chocolate mint which loved by young girls and ladies.

Caramel flavored lipstick: After chocolate the second most sold flavored lipsticks are those with caramel taste. The crispy smell and the sweet taste of these lipsticks are the also preferred by many young women. Caramel is a very different and unique flavor for cosmetics and thus is the second best flavor any girl would want to have on her lips for at least 12 hours of the day. This flavor also has many other flavors to accompany it like Mocha Latte and roasted Almond with caramel.

Bubble gum flavored lipstick: This is another very well known and used lipstick flavor. Many girls like to chew gum every hour of the day and this flavor would definitely save that energy of theirs by providing the yummy bubble gum taste to their tongues. This flavor comes in many colors, preferably shades of pink and peach. They look very natural and go with almost any casual or formal attire, and also taste really good. More on lipstick color guide.

What more can you ask when those shiny and glossy lips are combined with the best of tastes to make lipsticks even more enjoyable. So, have fun with those yummy and luscious flavored lipsticks made only to make your lips more perfect.