Photography geek alert! Everyone please remain calm, but this is kind of a big deal, especially if you’re a fellow photography geek and/or major MAC fan.
When I heard a while back that acclaimed New York photographer Cindy Sherman was going to be taking pics for the new MAC Fall Colour collection, I nearly dropped my DSLR!
Sherman’s probably best known for her self-portraits, where she gets into a specific character and does the whole kit and caboodle herself — everything from her own makeup, to styling, to modeling for the shoots and, of course, taking her own pics — and her work often tackles topics like women in society, media and art.
FUN FACT: Last May, Untitled $#96, a Cindy Sherman original, sold for $3.8 million, making it the world’s most valuable photograph.
Cindy’s pics for the collection look kinda kooky and fun, don’t ya think? A great fit for a brand like MAC.
Coming to counters, stores and online September 29 in North America and internationally this October, MAC Fall Colour features new and repromoted makeup and brushes for eyes, lips, cheeks and face. It’s a pretty hefty release, with 48 pieces spread out among three sub-collections — the first features dark, smoky colors; the second spotlights a bevy of brights; and the third directs our attention to soft neutrals.
I took a look at 8 of the 48 pieces yesterday afternoon — before the server took a nap — and so far I’m really loving the lipsticks and Mineralize Skinfinishes.
The Lipsticks in bright Neon Orange, vivid pink Show Orchid and bright coral Fusion Pink all come in MAC’s Amplified finish, which is one of my favorite lipstick finishes from the line. These particular shades are intensely pigmented and advertise a subtle sheen. Their color lasts for hours, too, yet they don’t dry out my lips, as many other long-wearing lipsticks do.
Simply put, if you’re trying to get someone’s attention, you’ll get it with any of these shades.
Lightscapade (the soft candlelit beige) and Porcelain Pink (the soft pinky coral) bestow a soft, gentle glow to my skin. I like both of them, but dynamic Porcelain Pink is probably my fave between the two. It appears to shift from pink to coral to gold, depending on the light, and I bet it would look brilliant paired up with peach, pink and coral lipsticks and glosses (can’t wait to see what it looks like with MAC Evolution Revolution). 🙂
Have a look at a few pics and swatches here, and let me know what ya think.
Parlor Smoke Quad, $38
Fluidline in Ash Violet, $15
Mineralize Skinfinish in Porcerlain Pink, $28
Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade, $28
Amplified Lipsticks from the left: Neon Orange, Fusion Pink and Show Orchid ($14.50 each)
Lipglass in Orange Tempera ($14.50)
Swatches from the left: 1) Parlor Smoke Quad and 2) Fluidline in Ash Violet
3) Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade and 4) Mineralize Skinfinish in Porcerlain Pink
Amplified Lipsticks in 5) Neon Orange 6) Show Orchid and 7) Fusion Pink; and 8 ) Lipglass in Orange Tempera
Wearing Parlor Smoke Quad and Fluidline in Ash Violet on eyes; Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade and Porcerlain Pink on cheeks and Lipstick in Show Orchid on lips
Wearing Neon Orange on lips
Wearing Fusion Pink on lips
Wearing Lipglass in Orange Tempera on lips
See anything you like? What do ya say we all dress up like Cindy Sherman and submit our pics to MAC?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. TGIF!
P.P.S. I’m glad to report that the server’s firing on all cylinders again and that the missing posts have been restored, but we did lose some of our comments (ones left between 9/5 – 9/8). I apologize for that, but these things do happen from time to time. Luckily, not that often.
Orange Tempera is calling to me, but I already have Porcelain Pink and Lighscapade MSF’s, so I don’t know if I’ll end up with much of a haul from this collex. But, I’m going to an event at my MAC store on the 20th, so I’m sure I’ll be seduced by all the products when I see them in person 🙂
Hi Cathy,
I totally know what you mean. Before I go to those events I usually make a to-buy list… I try to stick to it but I never do, LOL!
What do you think of the Fluidline? It’s another one of my favorites from this one so far.
I mist want to try the Mineralize Skinfinishes. They look gorgeous! And I’m glad you got your server issues worked out; I thought something was wrong with my computer!
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Hi Jessi,
The MSFs = gorgeous. I think both colors would look so pretty on your skin.
How’s your day going? I’m SO relieved that it’s Friday!
Yes! Lightscapade again!!!! HG product for me for sure. I may need a backup. That fluidline is so mine!
Hey Styrch!
I loooove that color. It looks so pretty on the upper cheek bones.
How have you been? Got any plans for the weekend?
Can’t wait for this. Loving the look of Ash Violet. I’m surprisingly not interested in the lipsticks. Bright pinks somehow manage to look awful on me and I’m kinda orange-d out.
Hi Melody,
I wore Ash Violet yesterday and loved it! It has these really cute sparkles that I think take it to the next level.
Also — what brush do you use to apply your Fluidlines?
I’ve just been using an angled brush from one of those Ecotools sets lol. I hear that I need to check out the 211.
I love the Ecotools angled brush for gel liners. I get much more control than my MAC 266.
Hmmm. I always feel like the Ecotools brush is slip sliding around, but I think it has to do with my eye shape. I have trouble with all kinds of liner lol. I do love the Ecotools for brows.
Need those MSFs!
Hi Erin,
I know, right? Super cute!
I love this collection!
Hi Emma,
Glad you like it! Are you a MAC fan?
I’m eyeing Porcelain Pink and Orange Tempera! This is going to be bad for my wallet if I actually go in the store to look at the collection!
Hi Krystle,
Those two would look really cute together. 😀
Love it all!!!! Wow! I haven’t been this excited about a MAC collection in a while 🙂
Hi Jessica Leigh,
SO many cute pieces! What products are you looking forward to the most?
Hi Karen,
I am probably most excited about the MSFs – but the Ash Violet fluidline is gorgeous! I hope that they make some of the recent LE fluidlines permanent. Hope you and tabs have a great weekend and that the server is back in working order!
I agree — they’ve been releasing some really gorgeous Fluidlines lately! I’ve been collecting them for a couple years and the ones in the last few collections have been very special. 🙂
Things on this end are slowly getting back on track. Yesterday I was really stressed out over the server stuff, but today I feel about a million times better!
What are you up to this weekend? Got any plans?
I’m going to see The Kills tonight at the Fox Theater in Oakland! That will definitely be the highlight of my weekend 🙂
The Porcelain Pink MSF, the Orange Tempera Lipglass, and the Fluidline in Ash Violet have my name written all over them!
Hi Heidi,
The Porcelain Pink = to die. I think Missy would totally approve. 😉
Speaking of kittehs, don’t tell Tabs, but I have a huge crush on this Chausie boy!
youre back! yayyy!
that quad — thats exactly what i think of when i think “fall” …
🙂 It’s been a rough 24 hours, but it looks like the worst is over (knock on wood).
I get the same feeling when I look at this quad, too. Smokey purples make me want to bust out the boots and turtlenecks!
Do you think you might pick anything up from this launch?
probably that quad, and there seems to be a yellow eyeshadow w/ this launch too. im always up for yellow eyeshadow!
Yeah — there’s a sub collection of bright shadow singles. I haven’t seen the yellow in person, but in pics it’s REALLY YELLOW!
uh huh. hopefully more yellow than going bananas! 😀
OOOH you’re so old school MAC right now! I love it. 🙂
i knowww righttttt ????
going bananas has to be one of my most loved (aka used and abused) eyeshadows in my palette. especially this summer. i lurve it so so much!
i also own chrome yellow but nothing has topped the lurve i feel for GB! yetttt!!!
I think I *need* Ash Violet.
Hi Liz,
Ahh, it’s so gorgeous! Are you a Fluidline fan?
I NEED Lightscapade! And now from the way you described Porcelain Pink, I think I might NEED it too! 😀
And all the lipsticks are so PRETTY!!!!
Hi Vonvon,
It’s even more gorgeous in person! You will love it. 🙂
I think I will only pick up the new fluidline and the MSF in Porcelain Pink – the budding art geek in me is excited over this collaboration!
Hi Lexi,
Sooo Porcelain Pink is all sorts of amazing. I love the way the colors flash — it’s very dynamic and complex.
Question for you: what brush do you use to apply your MSFs? I’m a fan of the skunk brush, myself.
I find it strange that a makeup company would do such terrible makeup in their promotional images. I mean, it’s beyond hideous.
But you look lovely. 😉 And I love the colors for the Amplified Lipsticks.
Hi Trisha,
It’s kinda kooky, but I like that MAC pushes the boundaries when it comes to their artwork.
I was wondering if someone was going to say it. I don’t usually trip on the pix when the models looks starved and like cats, etc – LOL but this one is pretty hideous! The blush looks like ash and it’s kind of “Working Girl” style! That’s one of my favorite movies but damn, we don’t need to bring that style back!!! Defintely agree, Karen, you’re a better promo for these colors!!
I agree! I think it looks so tacky.
The Fusion Pink looks a more red to me. But I am liking the Neon Orange 🙂
That color’s fun! It feels kinda Mad Men retro, doesn’t it?
Hope you’re having a great Friday!
OK, in the pic of the quad I see silver, brown, navy, and black…but when I look at the swatches, I see silver, brown, black, and the 3rd swatch looks…like nothing? Was that the navy shadow that looks all sheer and chunky on your arm?
PS OMG U look SOOOOOO good in that Neon Orange lippie.
Hi Brian,
That’s the dark purple. It’s a little sheer in the swatch, but easily builds up.
Not gonna lie — I feel a little crazy in that orange lip! I still love it though. 🙂
Hope you had a great Friday! What are you up to this weekend?
It has been a crazy week, but a decent Friday. I was planning on spending all day tomorrow in a friends pool but my local MAC called me about an hour ago to come fill a freelance shift for tomorrow so I am thrilled!!
So if anyone is in Phoenix, AZ, come to MAC@ Biltmore Fashion Park tomorrow and say Hi!
What are you up to this weekend?
PS, I feel the same way when I wear Morange! But something keeps me coming back…I think my brand of crazy likes it 🙂
I didn’t expect the Porcelain Pink MSF to be so wearable! I guess that’s something I’m adding to my list for when this collection is out… So far, I definitely have my eye on that Fluidline and those bold lip colors, too!
Hi Christina,
Oh, it’s super pretty when you see it in the sunlight! The way the colors change… it’s just so beautiful.
If you like bold lips, you must try MAC Impassioned if you don’t have it already:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/mac-unsung-heroes-impassioned-lipstick-and-watermelon/
It’s one of my favorite statement colors. 🙂
Feline is coming back with this collection. Totally snatching up one or two.
I’m stocking up too! Love, LOVE that color.
Hmmm can’t decide if I should wait for Ash Violet or go for Dark Diversion…
I bought Dark Diversion. You totally need it. 🙂
Agreed. I wear it all the time — such a great alternative to regular ol’ black or brown liner. Here it is in action if you want to take a look:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/quick-change-artists-do-you-plan-to-make-mac-stylishly-yours/
Okay, you got me!
Ash Violet fluidline looks awesome!
All three lipsticks are totally hot!!!
Hi Marina,
Yeah they are! Have you worn any of the Amplified lippies before? They’re amazing!
I don’t especially want anything from this set, but I’m SOOOOO in love with the Cindy Sherman images I just want to walk up to the MAC headquarters and give everyone a great big hug!
Hi Saffron,
They’re pretty cool, yah? I like how they’re always pushing the envelope with their imagery.
That Ash Violet is callin my name!
You need to answer that call, Crystal!
I think the promo pics are absolutely hideous. I won’t be buying anything from this collection. Its about as unflattering as makeup can get. I think I will stick to Chanel’s new releases and some YSL lipstick.
It looks pretty on you Karen. I have different coloring than you though…. this stuff would make me look like a clown…. a VERY SCARY CLOWN!
Ash Violet and Show Orchid look lovely! I like how the latter looks on you too
TOTALLY loving those lipsticks and MSFs! Except that quad – what the chuck is that? A lustre? /loads gun/
I have to admit, I wasn’t a fan of the collection thus far, but the promo pics really don’t do them justice. And those lipsticks look fab on you! I’m losing my tan (sobsobsob) so I feel like I won’t be able to pull them off this season… but may just pick one of them up for when summer comes around!
I have and love all three of these lipsticks and Lightscapade is my all-time favourite highlighter. That quad makes me scratch my head, though. One of the colours looks a little… invisible…
I’m not getting too greedy over the MAC collection, but you are sure looking good wearing them!
OMG I die. The lipsticks, I want all three of them. That is all.
PS: glad server’s back up and running!
LOVE Cindy Sherman!! It really does seem like a natural pairing! I MUST have the MSFs!! The lipsticks are lovely too, but I need to prioritize.
I like the look of Ash Violet, but I’m so in love with Essences’ gel liner that I can’t bring myself to purchase another fluidline right now. (I own 5)
I have a feeling the MSF’s are gonna be sold out super fast! They’re so gorge! I have Show Orchid (when it was released with a previous collection) and it’s pretty amazing. I sometimes mix it with MAC Red to make it a bit more fuschia, since Show Orchid has some pretty strong blue undertones (at least on my cooler-toned skin).
The MSFs look gorgeous on you. I think Lightscapade is gonna be one of the most coveted item in this collection. =)
Those MSFs are gorgeous!
Wow, this collection really suits you!!
And in loving how MAC is going all “art-world” lately, with this and the modern art inspired palettes…makes me crave a museum day 🙂 Cindy Sherman, WOW!
What kind of camera do you have? My baby is my Nikon d5000 that I got for Christmas last year 🙂
I wasn’t planing on buying anything from that collection, but now… damn you Porcelain Pink MSF 😀
Love the fluidline and MSF colors!
Gee, the colors are to die for, but the makeup on Cindy, a butch work. Too much foundation, I see where they were going with the black contouring but not blended, anyway, bad !
Karen you are a bombshell !
i just want the promotional pictures. Cindy Sherman is amaaazing. i don’t think the average consumer will appreciate these images.. Just saying.
you look lovely in these images 🙂
Show Orchid is gorgeous and so is the fluidline!
Cindy Sherman is my idol, so in love with her. She’s not using make up to be ‘pretty’, but to become another person. She just so fully embodies every persona. I must buy from this collection on art principle alone. Even my non-make up loving art friends are excited about this.
Hey Karen,
Was one of the colors in that quad really that bad? It looks like it hardly left color at all! Was that the navy? If so, that was the one I was really excited about 🙁
Great Photos & Swatches. Thanks!
Fusion Pink Looks great on you! The best!!
I loved snow orchid and fusion pink!
I was trying my best to stay away from limited edition in MAC because I know once they are gone they are gone. But I found out that Fusion Pink can be found through MAC Pro alas I am not a makeup artist. Yet you manage to convince to get me a limited edition shade… fusion pink will be my hot pink.