The MAC Cosmetics collaboration with Caitlyn Jenner is a collection of really beautiful and elegant shades. The limited edition offering features several favourites such as Whirl and Soar Lip Pencils (Whirl being a favourite of Caitlyn’s daughter Kylie), and a host of other shades that flatter everyone.
I was lucky enough to test out the Whirl Lip Pencil, Malibu Bronze Eye Shadow, Kindness Cremesheen Glass and Buddy Powder Blush Duo, all of which were beautiful and immensely flattering on my chocolate skin tone.
First up, Whirl Lip Pencil. I was late to the game with Whirl. Kylie Jenner made this lip pencil and matching lipstick incredibly popular. So much so that every time I tried to buy it, it was perpetually sold out for about two straight years. I finally got my hands on a set about a year ago and it has become a major favourite in my makeup bag. Whirl can be described as “dirty rose” – a deep pink brown that really highlights my medium dark skin tone. In this picture, I filled in my lips with the lip pencil and added the Kindness Cremesheen Glass lip gloss over it. I have also included a picture of me wearing the Whirl lipstick and lip pencil. It goes with everything thanks to its neutral tone, yet looks great for both day and night looks. I reach for Whirl pretty much every time I rock a smoky eye. It is the perfect complement.
Next, I swatched the Malibu Bronze Eye Shadow and Buddy Powder Blush Duo. The eyeshadow is GORGEOUS. I’m so sorry I didn’t get a chance to show a full makeup look. I was recovering from some dental surgery and looked like I went ten rounds with the devil last week. But TRUST, this bronzy ash-brown colour is so lovely and eye catching, I’ll be wearing it on repeat and will promise to do a follow up post. The eyeshadow has a rich “velux pearl” finish – meaning it has a wonderful shimmer with great, intense colour payoff. I plan on using this in the crease of my lids as it is dark enough for a nice, dramatic effect. It will also look beautiful smudged underneath the eyes.
The Buddy Powder Blush Duo is contour-lover’s dream. Featuring two shades – the bottom half a lovely peachy-pink tone with pearlescent finish, and the top half a rich mid-brown with plummy pink undertones. I contoured my cheeks with the darker brown tone, and then dusted the tops of my cheeks with the peachy-pink, finishing off with a few pops on the apples of my cheeks. The peachy pink colour made my cheeks glow and the darker colour gave me the cheekbones I was born without. Truly beautiful and very easy to use.
Lastly, the Kindness Cremesheen Glass. WOW. Kindness is the most beautiful golden gloss I’ve seen in a long time. Immensely flattering, highly glossy and blessedly non-sticky (great for windy days), it makes me long for the time when lip gloss was super in. It elevates everything I swipe it on, making my Ruby Woo lips look like candy apples, and transforming my Whirl Lip Pencil from perfectly nude to très kissable. I absolutely love this shimmering gloss and it’s possibly my favourite of the collection. I’ll keep you guys posted after I pick up the Tolerance Cremesheen Glass, a fabulous-looking pinky-brown lip gloss with a hint of purple. Looks like it would be a perfect nude gloss for me.
This limited edition and very wearable collection is available now at MAC Cosmetics stores and online. What do you think of the collection? Please share in the comments!
*Thank you to MAC Cosmetics for providing these samples in exchange for my honest opinion.
Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.
These all look like great items! That bronze eyeshadow is incredibly pigmented and gorgeous, I love that pearly finish!
xo
Sami
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Thank you, Sami! It’s super pigmented. Really lovely….
I really love all of these, but the blush would be my favorite! Great colors! And can I just say your lips are amazingly beautiful! (hope that’s not too creepy!)
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Awww Chrissy! You simultaneously made my laugh and made my day. Not creepy at all! As a kid, people made fun of my lips and my mom always said that “people pay good money for those!!!” Hahaha!
Hi Dominique, these MAC cosmetics are amazing! I love the colors on you. The limited edition collection will be great gifts for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
~Jessica
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Thank you so much, Jessica! Yes – I personally, would love the receive something from this collection!
What an absolutely GORGEOUS collection!
Coming Up Roses
All the colours are beautiful and those lip products look amazing on you! That gloss is the first product I would reach for cause I love glosses. 🙂
These items look really pretty! I like!
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They really are. MAC curated a beautiful collection of neutrals and classic reds here!
these colors are so pretty and your makeup looks on point!
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Honestly, I havent really paid this collection much attention. I’ve heard of it once but thanks for providing me with some insight!
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Sigh. That’s the feedback I’m getting. Glad I was able to spread the word! The colours in this collection are truly flattering. Give it a chance.