By Audrey Dao, on March 8th, 2010,
 Tarina Tarantino Gem Gloss ($19) What it is:
An ultralight, high-shine, low-tack gloss that delivers true, even color.
What it does:
Achieve a full-bodied lip look with medium-intensity pigment suspended in this silky, hydrating formula. Special emollients encapsulate water to keep lips supple while plumping spheres work to draw water into lips for a smooth, voluminous effect. An infusion of exfoliant enhances cell turnover to promote fresh softness.
My Thoughts:
I was was not impressed with this gloss. The gloss is quite sheer and thin, and I had to layer on so much for the color to be the same as it is in the tube. I don’t like the wand/applicator either. It’s flexible so it was more difficult to apply. What I liked about the Gem Gloss is it’s non-sticky and the colors offered are so gorgeously different. I wouldn’t recommend Gem Gloss to anyone. There are drugstore glosses that are better quality. The poor performance was unexpected from a high end brand.
I used Tarina Tarantino Gem Gloss in my Spring Time Look: Bold Blue Eyes. I had to layer on at least 3 layers to get the color I achieved.
By Audrey Dao, on January 7th, 2010,
MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 ($14.50) A protective emollient balm formulated with SPF 15, a sheer wash of colour and an all-natural sheen. Conditions lips, locks in moisture. Contains Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Extract, Wheat Germ Oil, vitamins A and E.
My Thoughts:
This tinted lip conditioner wasn’t very conditioning. The conditioning effect only lasted about an hour, 2 hours tops. I do like the tint of color though. Even though the colors may appear bright in the jar, they appear soft on your lips. A perfect everyday color! Be aware though that the color isn’t very long lasting and you will have to reapply multiple times throughout the day. I don’t like how it is packaged in a jar. You have to use your finger or a brush to apply. If you use your fingers, be sure to clean them before (you don’t want to contaminate the lip conditioner) and after (the color will stain your fingertip). Overall, not worth it. Save your money and just buy a lip balm from the drugstore.
By Audrey Dao, on January 5th, 2010,
 MAC Lipstick ($14) Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.
My Thoughts:
MAC lipsticks are one of my favorite lipsticks. Not only do they carry a wide range of colors, but MAC also carries a range of textures. The lipsticks are pigmented but don’t feel heavy. They glide on so smooth and depending on the texture can be moisturizing too.
Different texture descriptions:
Amplified- pigmented with a shiny finish.
Amplified Creme - super creamy with a subtle shine finish. Pigmented.
Cremesheen – pigmented and creamy with a sheen finish.
Frost - shimmery with a shiny finish.
Glaze – sheer color with a sheen finish.
Lustre – semi-sheer color with a glossy, shine finish.
Matte - super pigmented with a matte finish.
Satin – pigmented with a semi-matte finish.
By Audrey Dao, on October 18th, 2009,
 MAC Magic Mirth and Mischief She-Zam Dazzleglass ($18) Lipcolour that dazzles with light and shine to bring an exciting dimensional pop to your lips. Large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal. Provides exceptional shine with a crystalline iridescence. Non-sticky, non-tacky, lightweight and moisturizing. Glides on. Wear alone, or layer over lipstick or Lipglass for dramatic effect. Features our signature M·A·C vanilla aroma.
My Thoughts:
Out of all the lipglosses that were part of the MAC Magic Mirth and Mischief Collection, I only picked up She-Zam. It is a silvery gloss with flecks of pink and silver shimmer. I admit it looks a little daunting and intimidating at first, but I figured what the heck. Give it a try. I am so glad I did! It looks so wonderful over a dark or light lipcolor. It is similar to a clear gloss, but this adds a bit more oomph than clear gloss. I can’t quite describe it. It just looks awesome! I feel this is the only worth while gloss of all the glosses offered part of the MAC Magic Mirth and Mischief Collection.
By Audrey Dao, on October 18th, 2009,
 MAC Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Put a Spell On You Pink Lip Bag ($36) Pink puts a spell on you, and with its trio of Dream Lipstick, Dervish Lip Pencil and Baby Sparks Dazzleglass, this lip kit is no different. Comes in a small, stylish rectangular makeup bag of polished silvery-pewter vinyl, the zip adorned with a round bead and grosgrain ribbon detail. Limited edition.
My Thoughts:
I love pink lip color. The lipstick, Dream, is a glaze lipstick. The color is more of a sheer, color and it provides a sheen/shine. It reminds me of dark, dusty rose color. Baby Sparks Dazzleglass has a lot of sparkle. A lot. It certainly gave my lips a lot of “bling” and gave the illusion of fuller lips. I love the sheer pink color. It’s perfect for all year round use. Dervish lip pencil is a pink mauve color that gave my lips a perk of color. It’s like a YLBB (Your Lips But Better) color. Out of the 2 lip bags, this is the one I got, because this is goes perfectly with a smoky eye.
 MAC Magic, Mirth, and Mischief House of Mirth Deep Lip Bag ($36) Deep and mirthfully rich, this lip kit features Fantasia Lipstick, Cedar Lip Pencil and Get Rich Quick Dazzleglass. Comes in a small, stylish rectangular makeup bag of polished silvery-pewter vinyl, the zip adorned with a round bead and grosgrain ribbon detail. Limited edition.
My Thoughts:
I actually didn’t get this because I tend to shy away from dark lip colors. I’m not bold enough to rock dark lips even though I want to. When I tried it, it wasn’t as dark as I expected. Fantasia, the lipstick, was a deep rosy color. I felt this lipstick was more pigmented and not as sheer as the lipstick in the Put a Spell On You Pink Lip Bag. If I wasn’t so scared of dark lip colors, I would have gotten this too.
(Photos from Temptalia)
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