MAC Cosmetics - Prep for Colour Collection

Artists use watercolor, oil, chalk, pastel, pencil, ink. We use makeup. Both require a bold vision and a perfectly primed canvas to start. New innovations to ensure the Artist’s idyll is perfectly realized: Prep + Prime Skin Brightening Serum evens out any skin tone and Prep +Prime Face Protect SPF 50helps stop future damage with ultimate determination. The state-of-the-art way to prepare skin for a flawless makeup application. Prep for Colour helps every skin type become a modern masterpiece.

PREP + PRIME FACE PROTECT SPF 50
Suggested Retail Price $30.00 U.S./$36.50 CDN
PREP + PRIME SKIN BRIGHTENING SERUM
Suggested Retail Price $40.00 U.S./$48.00 CDN
LIPGLASS
Just Add Colour - Fuchsia pink
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
EYE SHADOW
Hey Warm - mid-tone beige
Prepped for Glamour - Ashy/dirty brown
Sorcery - Reddish mid-tone brown
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
Available North America April 8, 2010 at all M•A•C locations

NARS Primer Review

I hate it. I do. I really, really hate it. I am always looking for the next best thing so, after I ditched my Smashbox primer, which I also hated, I ventured into Sephora and found a new primer to play with. I found that the NARS Primer did nothing, absolutely nothing. It did not make my make up last longer. It does not make my make up go on smoother. It did not even have a nice texture, like Smashbox Photo Finish primer did. I generally like to look decent by the end of the day and unfortunately, NARS did not help me achieve this goal. Do not get me wrong, I love NARS. I swear by their blush, lip gloss and lipstick. I have also tried their eyeshadow, which is not bad, but I cannot bring myself to buy any other eyeshadow except Mac’s. I really wanted to love this, because I do really love NARS. On to the next!

NARS Pro-Prime™ Collection

NARS has included two new products to their already incredible collection of make up. Here is the low down on the new goods via narscosmetics.com…


The NARS Pro-Prime™ collection puts the artistry of François Nars at your fingertips. Makeup will look fresh and professionally applied for hours on end.

Pro-Prime products soothe and prepare skin with natural botanicals and vitamins while creating a protective base for longer-lasting, natural looking foundation application and wear



Skin Smoothing Face Prep

Get closer to an Immaculate Complexion with NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep. With one application, skin is smoother and the appearance of fine lines and pores is minimized. A truly multi-use product, it may be used before primer to create a flawlessly matte finish or used throughout the day to combat shine and rejuvenate the complexion. Apply to fine lines, large pores or rough spots for an instant smoothing effect. For all skin types.
• Instantly resurfaces skin for a smoother and more even appearance
• Creates an impeccable matte finish leaving skin comfortable, not dry
• Can be applied under or over makeup
• Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance free. Non-comedogenic


Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

No smudging, creasing or caking. The NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base is the insider trick of the trade. Never looking heavy-handed, this lightweight eye primer creates a seamless canvas that keeps cream and powder color looking brilliant, fresh and just applied, all day.

A polymer and mineral powder blend creates a firm grip on color ensuring hours and hours of gorgeous wear. Fortified with special deep-sea and antioxidant rice extracts, the Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base dries on contact and keeps the delicate eyelid smooth and prepared for color application.
• Extends the wear of eyeshadow, eyeliner and eyebrow pencil
• Instantly transforms to a matte finish and preps skin for color application
• Maximizes color intensity
• Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance free

MAC Cosmetics Primed for Perfection Collection

MAC owns the primers category. Now we’re talking Prep + Prime further than ever. Use it under, it under,over during,after makeup application, and marvel at the ease with which it can accept concealer,cooperate with color. And now, with Prep + Prime Vibrancy Eye, P+P advances eyes, focuses potential. A lightweight, quick fix AND long-term solution for puffy, tired-looking creases and bag that targets the three main causes for dark under eye circles — while illumination the eye area with optical effects for instant luminosity.

Pigmentation, visibly weakened capillaries and shadowing — while illuminating the eye area with optical effects for instant luminosity. Vibrancy eye provides pick-me-up powder and moisturization. On step and you’re prepped for makeup magic. A wonderful new shades highlighter debuts with the collection – Prep + Prime Highlighter is lush and cushiony, yet lightweight — in wonderful hues that provides a sheer wash of color to highlight, brighten and perfect. The click “pen” allows for exact application.

Prep + Prime Vibrancy Eye ($30.00 U.S. / $36.50 CDN)

A lightweight, quick fix and long term solution for puffy, tired-looking eyes

Prep + Prime Highlighter ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

Light Boost Soft yellow cream

Bright Forecast Mid-tone peachy coral

Radiant Rose Light shell pink

Available April 7th!