I bet you didn’t know I filled in for Wonder Woman once…
Unless you’ve been holed up in your secluded superhero lair (every hero needs one, yo!), chances are you’ve probably heard rumblings about the new MAC Wonder Woman Collection, which twirls onto shelves February 10 in North America and internationally this March.
MAC teamed up with DC Comics this time to create a limited edition makeup collection inspired by one of the toughest ladies in comic book history. She fights crime in foxy hot pants (and sometimes a skirt) and has a penchant for practical accessories, like bullet-deflecting bracelets, magic lassos and boomerang headpieces, too!
There’s no denying it — this girl is tough AND cute.
Not bad for 2,000 years old (I wonder which face cream she uses).
Just like Diana Prince right before a beam of magic light transformed her into Wonder Woman, I’ve been practically spinning in circles in my knee-high boots ever since I saw the first promo pics for this super-sized 33-piece collection for eyes, lips, face and nails.
And now it’s time…
Sit back, relax, and have a look, fearless reader. Let me know what ya think.
But first, a comic interlude… 🙂
MAC Wonder Woman Collection: Pictures and Swatches
Eye Quad in Defiance
Eye Quad in Lady Justice
Eye Quad in Valiant
Opulash Mascaras
Opulash Mascaras from the left: Black, Army of Amazons, Themyscira and Victorious
Penultimate Liner in Rapidblack
Lipglasses from the left to the right: Athena’s Kiss, Wonder Woman, Emancipation and Secret Identity
Wonder Woman Lipsticks
Lipsticks from the left to the right: Russian Red, Spitfire, Heroine and Marquise d’
Marquise d’
Russian Red
Mineralize Skin Finishes
Mineralize Skinfinish in Pink Power on left and Golden Lariat on the right
Golden Lariat
Pink Power
Powder Blush Duos
Powder Blush Duo in Mighty Aphrodite on the left and Amazon Princess on the right
Amazon Princess
Mighty Aphrodite
Pigments and Reflects Glitters
Clockwise from the reddish pigment on the lower left: Pigment in Bright Fuchsia, Pigment in Marine Ultra, Reflects Glitter in Reflects Bronze and Reflects Glitter in Reflects Pearl
Reflects Glitter in Reflects Pearl on the left and Reflects Bronze on the right
Clockwise from blue pigment on lower left: Pigment in Marine Ultra, Reflects Glitter in Reflects Bronze, Reflects Glitter in Reflects Pearl and Pigment in Bright Fuchsia
MAC Wonder Woman Utility Belt Face Brush Set
MAC Wonder Woman Invincible Mirror
MAC Wonder Woman Swatches on NC35 Skin
Eye Quad in Defiance swatches from the left: Defiance, Paradise Island, Star Studded and Real Drama
Eye Quad in Lady Justice swatches from the left: Lady Justice, Insurmountable, Deep Truth and Bold Babe
Eye Quad in Valiant swatches from the left: Manila Paper, Valiant, Diana Undercover and Spinning Transformation
Eye Quad swatches with the flash
Eye Quad swatches without the flash
Swatches of the Powder Blush Duo in Amazon Princess from the left: bright yellowish pink and deep bluish pink blended together; deep bluish pink and bright yellowish pink
Powder Blush Duo in Mighty Aphrodite from the left: warm peach and bright color blended together; bright coral and warm peach
Mineralize Skinfinish in Pink Power swatches from the left: shimmery pink, matte brown, shimmery peach and all the colors mixed together
Mineralize Skinfinish in Golden Lariat swatches from the left: shimmery coral, matte dark brown, shimmery gold and all the colors mixed together
Mineralize Skinfinish and Blush Duo swatches without the flash
Without the flash
Swatches of the Reflects Glitters and Pigments from the left: Reflects Glitter in Reflects Pearl, Reflects Glitter in Reflects Bronze, Pigment in Bright Fuchsia and Pigment in Marine Ultra
Swatches of the Lipsticks from the left: Marquise d’, Russian Red, Spitfire and Heroine
Swatches of the Lipglasses from the left: Emancipation, Wonder Woman, Athena’s Kiss and Secret Identity
Reflects Glitters, Pigments, Lipsticks and Lipglasses with the flash
Without the flash
Swatches of the Opulash Mascaras from the left: Victorious, Army of Amazons, Themyscira and Black
Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack
Swatches of the Opulash Mascaras and Penultimate Liner with the flash
Without the flash
Lipstick in Marquise d’
Lipstick in Russian Red
Lipstick in Spitfire
Lipstick in Heroine
Lipglass in Emancipation
Lipglass in Wonder Woman
Lipglass in Athena’s Kiss
Lipglass in Secret Identity
Nail Lacquer in Spirit of Truth
Nail Lacquer in Obey Me
Eye Quad in Lady Justice
Eye Quad in Valiant
Eye Quad in Defiance
Opulash mascaras clockwise from the lower left: Themyscira, Victorious, Black and Army of Amazons
On my eyes: Eye Quad in Defiance, Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapid Black and Opulash Mascara in Black; on my cheeks: Powder Blush Duo in Amazon Princess and Mineralize Skinfinish in Pink Power; on my lips: Lipstick in Russian Red and Lipglass in Wonder Woman
On my eyes: Eye Quad in Lady Justice and Opulash Mascara in Black; On my cheeks: Powder Blush Duo in Amazon Princess and Mineralize Skinfinish in Pink Power; On my lips: Lipstick in Spitfire and Lipglass in Athena’s Kiss
On my eyes: Eye Quad in Valiant, Opulash Mascara in Black and Opulash Mascara in Army of Amazons; On my cheeks: Powder Blush Duo in Mighty Aphrodite and Mineralize Skinfinish in Golden Lariat; On my lips: Lipstick in Marquise D’ and Lipglass in Secret Identity
Now that you’ve had a closer look at the release, what do you think? Do you feel like a Wonder Woman, or is this not your cuppa tea?
One last thing… A video with some of my favorite items from the collection. See you soon.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Since you’re here, it’s probably safe to assume that you like MAC Cosmetics as much as I do. 🙂 Have you seen my MAC Gallery? It’s a visual way to search for MAC reviews and looks on Makeup and Beauty Blog.
megan says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:02 amhaha thanks for this post Karen…you’re too funny!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:15 amYou’re welcome, Megan. See anything you like from the collection?
LC says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:55 pmI agree–you’re so funny! What a creative post!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:03 amThanks, LC! <3
megan says
January 27th, 2011 at 1:14 pmJust the Athen’s Kiss lipgloss…but Im on a no buy for l/g:(
Roxanne says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:04 am1) This comic is HILARIOUS. 2) THANK YOU FOR THE SWATCHES!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:16 amI’m a comic book fan so it was a lot of fun to make. Glad you liked it!
Barbara says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:05 am🙂 I love it! You’re the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:16 amHey Barbara,
What do you think you might pick up?
Christina says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:07 amI haven’t even looked at the swatches yet but this post is the best. post. ever. THANK YOU.
I always knew you were a superhero :D.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:17 amYou’re a superhero, too, Christina! 🙂
Have a great day!
Astha says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:08 amNew nickname – K – Wonder! That comic was hilarious, it made my day! Almost made me forget how much I want Spitfire
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:17 amI gotta say — Spitfire is THE JAM. It’s probably one of my favorite things from the release.
Fabby says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:10 amHahahahaha wat een leuke strip, ik wil echt alles, wordt hebberig van al die mooie foto’s!
xxx fabby
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:30 amHi Fabby,
Wow, so I have no idea what this means… but I hope it’s good! 🙂
l33n3r says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:53 amHi Karen!
It’s Dutch: (via Google Translate)
Hahahahaha what a great comic, I really want all that is greedy for all those nice pictures!
fabby xxx
Great post…. it just made my snow day! Would love to pick up the Wonder Woman Russian Red… still recovering the holidays. :^)
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:03 amThanks for the translation! 🙂
And you must pick up Russian Red. It’s a MAC classic.
Livy says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:11 amI love it!!! Do you have an international/european release date? I can’t wait to get my hands on quite a few items 😀
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:19 amHi Livy,
The collection’s launching March internationally — still don’t have firm dates for the individual countries, so you’ll probably want to keep checking with your counter to see when they’ll be getting it in. 🙂
Livy says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:18 pmThanks! I think I’ll have to be popping down to Harvey Nich’s every Friday/weekend to check hehe 🙂
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:04 amAwesome! I’m a “counter stalker too,” so I totally know how that goes. 😉
Christina says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:11 amAnd now that I’ve actually read the post, even better! I love the looks and the detailed swatches and face looks!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:20 amYay! I’m glad you’re liking the collection. What are you thinking of picking up?
Cindy says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:11 amThank you so much for all pictures, swatches, and… the comic, great, i really enjoyed it !
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:21 amHi Cindy,
Aww, thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I had a LOT of fun putting it together.
Do you think you might pick a few tidbits up?
Cindy says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:35 amAt first i didn’t like the collection, but i might pick up a lipgloss and a lipstick, the pink ones i think, and perhaps one lacquer 🙂
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:56 amThe pink ones are my faves. They look great on top of each other.
Lemme guess — you’re gonna get the blue nail lacquer?
Radhika says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:13 amWowwww…how do you think up these posts!!!!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:23 amLOL, it all happens in the shower, I swear. It is the best place for creative inspiration, no joke.
Chelsea Foglio says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:14 amI LOVE THIS POST , Karen! SOOO flippen cute! 😀 You make me want to dress up like wonder woman and go to starbucks and order a chai latte! 😀 Soo cute!
<3
Chelsea
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:24 amHey Chelsea,
Every girl’s gotta do it at least once in her lifetime. 🙂
Here’s to you and to all the Wonder Women out there! *raises chai latte*
Lauren Sutherland says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:14 amOkay the comic is officially why this is my favorite blog. So funny and unique!!!!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:26 amThanks, Lauren. 🙂
Have a great Wednesday!
Appu says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:16 amhahah you’re soooo funny, Karen 🙂 Amazing post and thanks for the swatches!!! I kinda don’t like the packaging that much but I might pick up lipglass in Wonder Woman alone 🙂
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:28 amI’ve heard that a few times about the packaging. It’s a little cheesy, sure, but I think it’s a fitting homage to old school Wonder Woman. 🙂
You’ll love Wonder Woman Lipglass, btw!
Tiffany says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:16 amlove the comic – that will be the best part of my day for sure!
I gotta have both MSFs and the Mighty Aphrodite blush – those are my top picks! thanks for the swatches!!!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:29 amI was just about to email you to tell you that you NEEDED both the MSFs, haha!
Isn’t Mighty Aphrodite super crush worthy? I loooove it!
Tiffany says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:34 amthey will be mine! even though my MSF basket is already full 🙁
mighty aphrodite + golden lariat looks like it will be the bomb dot com!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:44 amThere’s ALWAYS room for super-sized MSFs in your heart!
Tiffany says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:22 pmam just watching the vid since I’m home from work. LOL @ put you back in to it 🙂
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:05 amSeriously, you kinda have to! Those suckers are big!
Audrey says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:19 amOMG – you are too AMAZING!!! Awesome and hilarious post! You are too cool for school 🙂
(and awesome product pics and swatches, too!)
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:34 amAudrey, YOU are amazing. 🙂
Constanze says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:22 amOMG you’re lookin gorgeous! And what a HUGE post… you must have been working for ages… Thanks! And the comic- and it’s featuring Tabs *yeah* 😀
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:35 amYou know Tabs is all about the comics, Constanze! 🙂
Constanze says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:00 pmI know 🙂 That’s why I’m always excited about Sunday with Tabs. He’s the most talented cat-model around. And he kinda reminds of me of my cat… At least the “lazy assistant, give me turkey!” part.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:06 amHaha, aren’t they all that way, though? If you don’t do anything short of worshipping them cats don’t want anything to do with you.
Gotta love ’em. 😉
applepark says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:27 amWow Karen! You REALLY outdid yourself this post! This such a fun, cool and entertaining piece of writing! Bravooooooooo! You are officially my superhero.
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:38 amHey Applepark,
GURL, this was a lot of fun to write! I’m really glad you like it. If I could I’d so be rockin’ that outfit Every. Single. Day. No joke! 🙂
How’s your Wednesday going? Good I hope!
applepark says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:58 pmHi Karen,
It’s a hump day! But your post really has been a pick me up. I showed it to my non-makeup gfs, and they loved it. It’s great to see someone doing something they love. You are having fun and it shows! I even thinks Tabs was having a good time! 😀
Seriously, great piece!!! MAC should give you use of WW’s invisible jet plane for this.
Robin
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Morgan says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:27 amAt first I thought I was going to get just a few things from this collection, but after this post, I realize it will be much, much more.
PS Your comic was AMAZING! You are hysterical!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:46 amHi Morgan,
That comic was all Tabs! He’s the star of this show, for sure. 😉
What items are you thinking of picking up?
June says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:30 amBest. Post. Ever. <3 !!!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:57 amThank you, June! <3
Heidi says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:30 amLoved this! Glad Tabs was rescued from that tree ; )
I think I’m going to have to check out the skin finishes and the blushes. They look beautiful.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:58 amHe was worried for a second that he was going to miss his nightly chat session with Missy, LOL!
Lindsay says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:31 amA post like this is just the reason I follow your blog. You’re just so dang talented in your writing abilities. I’m glad WW was able to save poor Tabs from the dangers of the tree. Thanks for the swatches!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:00 amHi Lindsay,
Thank goodness he was able to get out of that tree! Otherwise he would’ve missed his nightly dose of gravy. 😉
Holly says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:33 amI love this blog! This comic is a riot. Somehow, I don’t think Tabs would be very grateful to be lassoed even if you were saving his life. I really like the look you did with the Lady Justice quad, but I don’t tend to wear blues very well. Thanks for the video!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:01 amHe’s actually REALLY obsessed with the Lasso of Truth. Like, he stalks it and has snuggled with it a few times OBSESSED. 🙂
Anywho, I sometimes have trubs with blues too — this palette makes it particularly easy, especially with Deep Truth Eyeshadow.
Solangel says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:33 amKaren you are so adorably dorky! xD I’m intrigued by those mascaras, I was ready to spend 23$ on a blue Estee Lauder one but this MAC one might just save me those extra dollars o.o Also damn, that’s bigass makeup! Good thing I’m not known to be all sophisticated, cause taking something like that out of a purse in front of people takes courage! Thanks for the post, very informative 😀
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:04 amGURL, you will love this mascara then. The blue is NO JOKE!
Amy says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:34 amOh my you have totally impressed me Karen!! I love the costume!!!! Great review–thanks! 🙂
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:06 amGlad you like the collection, Amy! What are you thinking about picking up?
Amy says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:23 pmKaren, this one is just not for moi, but I love love LOVE your presentation! 🙂 So fun!
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Carly says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:35 amHi Karen,
Are the brushes the normal quality of the travel brushes or are they a little nicer? I love the blue handle!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:08 amHi Carly,
They’re a little better (at least the 109, 224 and the 213 are). They’re not as scratchy as the ones I’ve tried in the past, which is a big plus!
Rachel says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:38 amOmg Karen, you ARE my favorite.
While I love the look of the lady justice quad, I find as blue eyed blonde I struggle to make blues not look cheap on me :/ I will absolutely be picking up the quad in defiance, though. What beautiful colors! I cannot wait to go get it! Thank you so much for this post 🙂
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:09 amHi Rachel,
You’re welcome! I also put up swatches of the entire collection on lighter skin here, which you might find helpful:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/more-mac-wonder-woman-swatches-on-nw20-skin/
Have a great day!
Amber says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:39 amThat was amazing.
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:10 amSeriously… it’s all Tabs. 🙂
☆Lola A♠★ says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:40 amLoved this!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:10 amThanks, Lola! 🙂
Nika says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:42 amI’d have to agree with everyone else. This has got to be the bestest post so far! The comic strip did it!! I love your humor, Karen!! Keep ’em coming! 🙂 🙂
Oh, and I might get either the Russian Red Lipstick or the Wonder Woman Lipglass for my birthday. 😀
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:13 amHappy early, birthday, Nika! 🙂 I thoroughly believe that you should buy yourself presents for making it through another year of life. Gotta celebrate, ya know?
Vicki says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:42 amYou look fab Karen! I think that the lipstick in Heroine is different and looks good on you. I like the look of the Eye Quad in Valiant.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:15 amHi Vicki,
You’re right, it’s a really different color than I’m used to. Different, but still pretty. Do you wear bronzes like that often?
Vicki says
January 26th, 2011 at 4:09 pmI recently got a bronze eye pencil which I like but I have never really tried a bronze lip colour – maybe I ought to expand my horizons and give it a go!
Jaclyn Rose says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:44 amhi Karen,
the comic is too cute!! I love that costume on you!! thanks so much for the detailed post and swatches!! I am officially now wanting to start buying makeup again!! can’t wait for these to come out! 🙂
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:16 amHey Jaclyn Rose,
It’s been a while, girlie! How have you been? Good I hope. 🙂
Andreita says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:48 amLOL I’m always the silent reader but the comic cracked me up kudos and thanks for the swatches : )
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:18 amHi Andreita,
Thanks for stopping by to say, “Hi”! It’s great to meet you. 🙂
Christina says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:50 amThis is totally my third comment, but check out all natural Nutella: Rawtella! Hahahahaha.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20406798_2,00.html
PPS. I’m trying hard to resist but that packaging makes me want to snatch up everything. I know a lot of people said it was campy, but I love it!
Christina says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:50 amWhoops! Wrong link. Hahahahaha
http://www.vitaljuice.com/entry_detail/everywhere/11410/Spoon_up_this_healthier_chocolate_spread_.htm?referrer=fitsugar
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:19 amLOL, thanks for the link to the fat burning breakfasts too — I’ve been wanting some new things to eat in the morning.
As for the Rawtella… COME TO MAMA!
Christina says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:34 amDo let me know how it is. $16 on Rawtella kind of scares me. I might stick to apple butter. Mmm apple butter.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:52 amI used to date a guy (this was way before El Hub) whose mom was like straight up Martha Stewart. She would make me homemade apple butter and it was DAYUMN DELICIOUS. Like, she’d pick the apples from their orchard at the crack of dawn delicious. I never really missed the guy after we broke up (we were just too different), but I really, REALLY missed his mom’s homemade apple butter.
Jennifer says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:51 amThis is the best post I’ve seen for the new Mac Wonder Woman Makeup Line! Love your costume and the video. Thanks for sharing the line with us.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:21 amHi Jennifer,
I had so much fun doing this post! 🙂
What are you thinking of getting from the release?
jennifer says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:48 pmProbably the wonder woman lip glass and possibly a eyeshadow set.
Kim says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:51 amSo, Karen, you said you’ve had a couple of big projects? What on earth could they have been? 🙂 This is fantastic – I just have to rave about the whole thing because from the amazing “comic book” to all the swatches and all the FOTDs, it’s an incredible amount of work! We’re so lucky that you’re doing this blog!!!
I have to say that I need some time to digest this because I want everything in this collection. Even things that I know I would never use. It’s deep breath time! The things I actually know I’d wear are the Lady Justice Quad and Secret Agent lipglass. I’m really interested in Russian Red since you and others like it so much. I don’t think I could pull it off, but I may as well swatch it! Speaking of, Heroine looks great on you but would most likely be a disaster on me. Anyway, thanks for all this hard work. I can’t wait for this collection to come out. And I’m soooo jealous of those red and white boot toppers!!! 🙂
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:24 amDude, you could TOTALLY work Russian Red. It might be a little shocking to see yourself in such a bold lip if you’re not used to it, but maybe try wearing it around the house first just so you can get acclimated to seeing yourself in it. I swear it looks GREAT on everyone. Hey, if it was good enough for Madonna’s world tour…
Anywho, I’m thinking of wearing those crazy boot toppers out to the grocery store later on today. We’ll see how adventurous I’m feeling.
Let me know if you have any more questions about the collection — I’m always happy to help!
Kim says
January 27th, 2011 at 5:43 amI’m going to give the RR a try and hope I don’t scare the hair off the cats walking around the house in it. 🙂 The Hubs and the kids have seen much worse looks than that, so they probably won’t bat an eye!
I think you should take a spin through the store with the whole costume on and just have the air of “oh, hey, grapes are on sale…”. I had to run in to our local store as “sexy Princess Leia” once and people loved it. It was around Halloween and I assume everyone knew we were off to a party, but still. 🙂
DonnaN says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:53 amOMG Karen, you are simply AMAZING!!! LOVE THIS!!! And Tabs makes a great sidekick!!
I so appreciate the product pics…..I was totally going to buy the WRONG stuff! Now, I know what I need to pre-order from my MAC store.
You just save me some $$, so thank you although, I will probably filter it over to get some Chanel or Dior stuff, for my trouble…….LOL
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:26 amHi Donna,
He’s kinda working that lasso, isn’t he?
So, tell me what you’re thinking of getting!
DonnaN says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:37 pmWell, I’m definately getting the MSF in Pink Power and the lipstick in Marquise d’. I’m also eying the Mighty Aphrodite blush and the Green Opulash mascara.
The sheer size of the Penultimate e/l and the lipglasses scared me away!!
Crystal says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:56 amOMG you are the best, I really wanted to see how everything looked in detail and I got that and a big smile on my face too! I’m going to a preview event on 2/1 so you helped me finalize my shopping list! Thanks again!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:26 amAwesome, Crystal! You’re going to have so much fun at the preview event!
What’s on your list so far?
Crystal says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:41 amI’m so glad I saved up for this collection my list is long! You helped me add Amazon Princess blush the magic words you said:Dollymix in the video! I also added the Golden Lariat MSF, your swatches were beautiful for that! I had Russian Red & Spitfire lipstick, black opulash mascara, and all the eyeshadow quads on my list already. Thats enough, so excited!
Carrie says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:57 amYou’re awesome! =) I love the boxes. They’re fantastic. I’m also loving the Valiant quad. Can’t wait to get my hands on this collection.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:30 amThe artwork on the boxes is amazing.
Marina says
January 26th, 2011 at 10:58 amHehe, love the comic! You’re so talented, Karen!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:30 amHi Marina,
The comic was so much fun! Glad you like it. 🙂
Connie says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:00 amBEST. REVEAL/REVIEW. EVER!
I still dislike this collection but I love, love, love your enthusiasm and amazing pics! You play the part of wonder woman perfectly!
Thank you!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:31 amThanks, Connie! 🙂
jennifer says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:04 amWill definitely be picking up a few things from this – first time commenter but long time reader! Love your blog!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:32 amHi Jennifer,
Thank you for saying hi! 🙂 It’s good to meet you!
What are you thinking of getting from the release?
Amanda says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:05 amI don’t know if I’ll get anything….nothing is really calling out to me. I do love the two bright pink lippies and blush, but think i have similar items already.
BUT-I loved this post, and I love that you have a Wonder Woman outfit, and *WORE* it on. On your blog. With a comic. EPIC>
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:32 amIf I could I’d rock that outfit on the daily. For real.
Olivia A says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:05 amOh my gosh, this was so fun to read – awesome comic 🙂 And thanks for the swatches! I must agree with earlier comments: Spitfire looks sooo nice! I’ll have to check it out – might just pick it up…
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:34 amHi Olivia,
Spitfire is definitely one of the standouts in the release! 🙂 Do you have any hot pink glosses to pair it with? Might be a nice thing to add to your collection!
Bunny says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:08 amThe comic is soooooo cute!!! I think this is your best post ever. Thanx for the swatches.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:40 amYou’re welcome, Bunny! See anything you like in the swatches?
DoDe says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:10 amTHAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!! Love love love the comic book. so funny and yet cut. I was going to pass on this collection but this post might have persuaded me to get a couple things
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:53 amHi DoDe,
Good to hear you’re giving it a second look! There are a LOT of beautiful pieces. What are you thinking about?
Erin says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:14 amThis is seriously the best post. I want the purple mascara and Marquise’d definitely. That Valiant quad is tempting too!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:56 amThe purple mascara is a lot of fun. It pops even more when you layer it on top of black mascara.
Wendy says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:15 amI love the comic strip, haha! Can I also just say that your photos of the product packaging is FANTASTIC? I mean normally your photos are but these were really outstanding angles and nice shots.
As for the products, I’m a bit disappointed 🙁 I wanted the green quad but it looks a bit poorly pigmented, will have to swatch in store. The blush in Mighty Aphrodite looks amazing but I’d have to compare it to my Sleek Rose Gold. I will probably get Spitfire and Russian Red though 🙂
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:00 pmThanks, Wendy. I really enjoy photography and wonder sometimes if I missed my calling… I still feel like there’s always so much to learn, but I really enjoy it.
Anywho, I don’t know if you saw this post yet, but here’s Valiant swatched on lighter skin:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/more-mac-wonder-woman-swatches-on-nw20-skin/
It shows up a little bit more khaki…
Jenna says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:15 amKaren you are amazing. Love love love your comic. Haha, genius.
This entire post is a masterpiece.
Thank you!
J.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:01 pmThank you, Jenna. <3
lexi says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:16 amOMG Karen, you are my NEW HERO!! That costume is all kinds of RAD!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pmI’m so wearing that outfit to Trader Joe’s!!
Connie says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:22 amyes, it’s me again. you should get an award for this! Seriously. =P
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pmYou are too cute, Connie! If some sort of award came along Tabs certainly wouldn’t turn it down. 😉
Cain says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:23 amLove this post Karen! I was kinda *meh* about the collection, but now I’m totally looking forward to it!
Excellent comic roll!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:04 pmThanks, Cain!
What are you liking from the collection so far?
Lisa S. says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:25 amKaren, you are the BEST! You have it all, great info, swatches, and the best production of any blog out there! Not to mention you have an awesome sense of humor! I’m so looking forward to this collection and did I ever mention I made my own bullet reflecting bracelets out of foil when I was a wee one? They were the wrong color, but I did not care!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:06 pmHi Lisa,
Every little girl needs her own pair of bullet reflecting bracelets!
Did you ever twirl ’til you made yourself dizzy when you played Wonder Woman with your friends? We did that all the time.
Nina says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:26 amyou are very, very, very awesome! much like a wonder woman of the beauty blogging world!
<33333
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:07 pmHi Nina,
I think we’ve all got a lil’ bit of Wonder Woman inside of us!
Big <3 back from both me and Tabs!
Nina says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pmyes we do 🙂
pls tell Tabs he is pretty much awesomesauce with gravy on top too! 🙂
Christina says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:34 amok its things like this that make this the first blog I check out^_^ I was lol’ng at my computer love the comic! Thanks for all the swatchs too!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:08 pmYou’re welcome, Christina!
See anything you like from the collection?
Katrina says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:36 amHahah! The comic made my day. Totally awesome!! I’ve never been into DC comics much, but some of these look like must haves. I am very excited at the prospect of the mascaras! i want the purple and the green.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:41 amNot gonna lie — I’m a Marvel girl, too.
I love me some Wonder Woman, but how awesome would a Storm collection be?!?
kana says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:38 amhaha! i loved your little comic! Since you’ve posted about this collection I have been patiently(not really…) waiting for it come! I think i’ll first try some of the lipsticks, they look fantastic! I think I was more excited for this than Hello Kitty, and i absolutely LOVE h.k. 🙂 I can’t wait!! I’m counting down the days!! 😛
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:55 amHi Kana,
You’re so cute. 🙂 Yes, the lipsticks are all sorts of fantastic — especially Spitfire! You have to try it on when you hit up the MAC counter.
leo says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:41 amKaren, it’s great!! Now we do know what superheroes are made of… Nutella!!! 😀
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:09 pmYES! Jars and jars of Nutella!
Rae says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:42 amHaha, I love the comic! Thanks for making my day, Karen 😉
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:09 pmSo what are you liking so far, Rae?
kirsty says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:47 amLOVE THIS POST! You’re so adorable 🙂
Disappointed in the valiant quad, the swatches look more brown than green. Would it be possible to get some comparison pics to see the size difference on the supersized things?
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:10 pmHi Kirsty,
Sure, I’ll try to do a follow-up post soon!
gio says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:48 amLove the comic, it’s so funny! And thank you for the swatches.
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:10 pmYou’re welcome, Gio!
KC says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:53 amI love the comic! You look so pretty! And I need that Reflects Pigment or whatever in the bronze shade. It looks soooo pretty, and the Penultimate eyeliner is adorable. I love this whole collection!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:11 pmOh yeah, Reflects Bronze! It’s gorgeous in real life, but man… the MAC Pigment packaging is a hot mess. I’ve dropped it about three times already. 🙁
Glad you love this collection!
Sofia says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:56 amLol! I LOVE YOU, Karen. I’m going to pass on this collection but it was worth reading this post JUST for your awesome comic strip. You’re a blogging genius! Don’t ever leave my life!! =)
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pmI’ll stick around if you do the same, Sofia. 😉
Have a grrrrreat Wednesday!
Shannon says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:01 pmOK. This was SERIOUSLY AMAZING. Awesome comic (that looked like lots of work!) and loads of fantastic swatches. You have confirmed your status of Queen of Beauty Bloggers.
Thank you for the fun time. ; )
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:16 pmIt’s all about Tabs, really! He’s the special sauce. 😀
Advah says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:04 pmAMAZING post Karen, this has quite possibly made my week! Can’t get enough of the comic! 😀
These eyeshadow quads!! I must have the blue one, your smoky eye looks just goorgeous! I love the green set too, but somehow the swatches don’t look as good..
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:17 pmHi Advah!
Ya know, both the blue and the green quads are pretty, but the blue has a little more flava to it, if you know what I mean. 🙂
Anything else in the collection catch your eye?
Advah says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:15 pmThat pot of Nutella! 😛
Hmm I love the colour of the golden pigment and the Heroine lipstick. They’re not colours I’d wear or could pull off, but they must look just gorgeous on dark skintones!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:17 pmHAHA! Wonder Woman needs a sticker on her jet that says, “Powered by Nutella.”
Anywho, about that glitter… I’ve already spilled it three times. 🙁 There is glitter all over my frickin’ desk and living room! If you are clumsy in any form/fashion you have to be very careful with it.
Heidi C. says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pmhahaha KAREN! This post is freakin’ awesome! Are you going to be at the Union Street launch party in SF next wk? I’ll be there — hope to see you again there!
Kiran says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:14 pmHi, just wondering what is the price of the makeup brushes and do you recommend them in terms of quality?
Thanks xx
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:01 amHi Kiran,
They’re better than the ones I’ve tried in the past (not as scratchy, a little more dense), but honestly I prefer the full-sized brushes to these. I think they’re much better quality.
Doreen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:18 pmLOVE this!!! The comic is fantastic, and the product photos definitely gave me heart palpitations…the good kind. Thanks so much and I’m glad that Tabs is safe!
Saffron says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:20 pmThat comic may be the most awesome I will witness for some time. I am in awe.
Lucia says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:30 pmThis is such a great post, Karen, I love how you saved cute little Tabs! I had a few questions…first, I heard there were supposed to be four eyeshadow palettes- a brown one besides the three you posted. Do you know if there’s any truth to that? Also, how do you like that penultimate liner, do you find it long lasting?
Thanks for any answers you can give and for all the awesome swatches/pics!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:00 amHi Lucia,
As far as I know, the official promotional materials only show three quads, not four. I think this is it (not that I’m disappointed!).
And re: the Penultimate Liner — yes, it does last long (one of the reasons why I loooove it), but I find it extremely difficult to use. The tip is really stiff, which makes it hard for me to draw a straight line. If you want recs for an easy-to-use liquid liner just let me know…
Adelle says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:35 pmLoved the Wonder Woman outfit !
Meghan says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:35 pmSo to be honest I am loving ALL of these colors but the packaging is not my favorite!
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:57 amYeah… I’ve been hearing that from some gals/guys. I think it’s more of an old school homage to the campy ’70s WW.
I’m glad you like the colors, though!
Ashley says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:48 pmDid you get yourself a wind machine for the beginning of the video??
You’re too funny, Karen! The comic was priceless LOL
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:51 pmLOL… yes, I borrowed one from Mariah Carey!!
House Of Photo Props says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:53 pmI just might pick up my 1st Mac eyeshadow in Defiance,I also like Spitfire and Mighty Aphrodite and the Invincible Mirror!!
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Christina says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:54 pmAwesome! 🙂 I guess I found a new youtube channel to subscribe to 🙂 I love your review! Thanks a lot xx
Avi C says
January 26th, 2011 at 12:58 pmLove this. The swatches ares great and I am now convinced to get something from this collection. Thanks hun! Great job!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:58 amYou’re welcome, Avi!
Anna says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:04 pmYou are so great. This is the best post ever hahahaha. I can imagine how long it took you to write it up! Yay for having the first swatches i’ve seen yet. Hmmm I dunno, all those blushes/msfs are looking mighty sparkly, I don’t know if I will get one after all…
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:25 pmHi Anna,
The MSFs are pretty sparkly. Golden Lariat has bigger bits of shimmer in comparison to Pink Power, so it’s much more BAM! Both are pretty though.
Annie says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:07 pmYou Are So Fly I Love It
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:23 pmThanks, Annie! <3
kellie wilson says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:14 pmbeyond awesome review! LOVE your voice too! 🙂 so cute!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:22 pmAww, thanks! I sometimes can’t believe that’s how I actually sound when I hear it, but I guess that’s how it is for a lot of people.
What are you liking from this release?
Amanda says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:29 pmNice swatches and beautiful pictures but the real stand out here is your awesome comic! OMG so cute. I showed it to my boyfriend and even he liked it (and he hates my make up addiction)! That must have taken a lot of work – excellent job!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:21 pmThanks, Amanda! 🙂 Really, it’s all Tabs! 😉
Kate & Zena says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:32 pmPoor Wonder Woman getting a chip…those things can definitely damper the mood of a rescue.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:20 pmSo true. Frizzy hair messes things up, too.
steph b says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:33 pmThere are no words to express how hard you rock!
I want something from this collection because I was a total WW fan (how can you not love Lynda Carter?) but *nothing* is calling my name. Maybe a lipglass, just because.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:19 pmOkay, so I know it’s a little bright, but I’m gonna have to push for Athena’s Kiss for you. It’s too awesome to pass up. Really.
steph b says
January 26th, 2011 at 7:44 pmI’m definitely going to check out that and Wonder Woman. The closest thing I have to a red is Capricious and I rarely wear it. Maybe I’ll have more courage with a gloss.
@PTTScarlet says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:38 pmThis is such a cool comic strip! Amazing work Karen – I can’t wait to try out the range!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:18 pmCan’t wait to hear what you think of it!
TJ says
January 26th, 2011 at 1:43 pmLove this!!!!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:18 pmThanks, TJ!
Nicki says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:06 pmThe comic is so cute and I want everything from this collection. Alls of it!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:15 pmIt’s a great collection to lust after! 🙂 What are your favorite pieces?
suzyQtoo says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:10 pmSo much fun!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:14 pmTabs had a lot of fun doing the comic. 😀
Mrs. Kinne says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:40 pmSo many fabulous products– thanks for all of the info! And, that comic was the best thing I saw all day. 🙂
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:14 pmThanks, Mrs. Kinne! 🙂
Rowena says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:43 pmOmg I really liking EVERYTHING in this one. Such great colors. And your comic was so funny! Thanks for the great photos/reviews.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:13 pmHi Rowena,
The collection turned out to be pretty darn great, yah? 🙂
What are you thinking of picking up?
Lily says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:43 pmHAHAH this comic made me giggle to death. I’m loving all the Opulash colors! I’m definitely getting the purple & blue shades. Unfortunately, the shadow quads aren’t cutting it for me. How many times have they freaking used Deep Truth now?!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:12 pmYeah, I hear you. It’s still a great color though!
Evelyn says
January 26th, 2011 at 2:59 pmLOL love your post … too cute!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:11 pmThanks, Evelyn!
Whitney says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:00 pmKaren, You have a magical way of making my day.
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face every morning 🙂
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:06 pmHi Whitney,
Thank you for reading the blog. 🙂 I really enjoy getting to know you and all the ladies here.
Have a great rest of your week!
darcey says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:05 pmAHHHHH I want it all!!!!! Two fav things MAC + WW!!!!!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:04 pmDarcey! I know, right? MAC + WW = a recipe for awesomeness!
Amy says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:14 pmYou are so talented. i heart you.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:02 pmI heart you too, Amy!
Sylvie says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:16 pmWow you’ve must have put in a lot of effort into making that comic strip just to amuse us! Thank you!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:02 pmYou’re welcome, Sylvie. 🙂
Does anything from this release catch your eye?
lo says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:17 pmI like: all 4 lipglasses, Pink Power Mineralize Skinfinish, Valiant quad, and Defiance quad.
I LOVE: your comic! That is seriously the coolest thing I’ve seen all day, hands down. Reason why I am obsessed with this beauty blog above all others, CHECK! Karen, you are thebomb.com. And possibly the real Wonder Woman.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:01 pmNo Lo, YOU are thebomb.com! Your comment totally made me smile!
Nicole O. says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:32 pmGirrrrrrl, you better WERRRRRK! You’re rockin’ that Wonder Woman costume.
The lippies stand out the most for me.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:59 pmLOL! You know I’m all about knee-high red boots, velvet bustiers and gold accessories!
The lippies are awesome, btw. Which color’s your fave?
Joyce B says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:33 pmDon’t think I’ll be buying anything from the collection, but I loved your Day in the Life. Tabs is lucky he has his own Wonder Woman!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:58 pmThanks, Joyce. Can I just say that Tabs is obsessed with the Lasso of Truth? He stalks it, snuggles with it, gnaws on it… he just loves that thing!
Lucie says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:40 pmI think I can resist everything but the eye quad is defiance and the lipstick in heroine. Lately I’ve been on a weird coppery brown lipstick kick. According to everything my grandma told me, we of fair complexions can not rock anything close to brown on our lips, and maybe it’s true, but those rusty colours get my heart a-pumpin! Can’t resist, even if i look like a fool!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:57 pmYou’re so funny. My granny likes to offer beauty advice as well… she’s all about the orange coral lipstick (a la Revlon Orange Flip). Gotta love grandparents. 🙂
Oh, and I think if a color makes you smile, then go for it!
Faye says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:53 pmOMG, Karen, is that actually you wearing a Wonder Woman costume? Because if so, despite the fact that we both have husbands, I may have to ask you to marry me. We can work out a Big Love type arrangement.
Thank for a much-needed laugh after a day from h-e-double hockey sticks. You are *awesome!*
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:55 pmLOL, Faye! Okay, but know that the cat comes with me… we’re a package deal!
Faye says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:21 amNaturally Tabs comes with! I promise to keep him in fancy cat food and all the feline makeup he desires :).
Tracy says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:53 pmThis is the BEST post! Your comic is so hilarious! Love it!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:53 pmThanks, Tracy! I hope you had a great day today. 🙂
Lucia says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:54 pmKaren, you are so creative and funny, this blog brings a smile to my face everyday =D And this is the first time I’m excited about a MAC collection, I love Wonder Woman!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:52 pmHi Lucia,
I LOVE HER TOO! Did you ever wish you could be her when you were little?
IB says
January 26th, 2011 at 3:57 pmDo you think Heroine and Secret Identity will look good on NC 45/50 skin?
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:51 pmHi IB,
Oh, for sure! It’ll look great if you love wearing rich, bronzy browns.
Nellie says
January 26th, 2011 at 4:04 pmWow — Best. Post. Ever!!!
Thanks so much for the swatches — I may end up buying more than I originally planned. The mirror will be mine, and I may get two or so quads instead of just one. It’s so hard to pick!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:50 pmHi Nellie,
Oh sweet! What quads are you thinking about getting? Maybe I can help you narrow it down.
Marissa says
January 26th, 2011 at 4:13 pmFirst of all awesome post, I love it! Second, what iPhone case is that? It looks like the Kate Spade one! I want to get this but I’m on the fence!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:49 pmHi Marissa,
Yes, it’s the Kate Spade case (I got it for Christmas). I like that it feels sturdy and love how it looks. One thing that kinda annoys me, though, is that now when I put the phone on vibrate it sounds SO LOUD! The hard case amplifies the sound so if I have it sitting on a table then it scares me when it goes off.
juliana Cabral says
January 26th, 2011 at 4:28 pmvery beautiful! the comic was really good!
How can I buy? Thanks
Juliana
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:47 pmHi Juliana,
The release dates vary. It’ll be on counters in North American on February 10; internationally in March. HTH!
Styrch says
January 26th, 2011 at 4:32 pmKaren, I think this just became my favorite post I’ve seen all year from anyone! (that is, in the last 365 days, not the last 26). Totally Awesome!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:46 pmHey Styrch!
Glad you like this post. 🙂 What are you thinking about getting from this release? Is anything catching your eye?
trystan says
January 26th, 2011 at 4:47 pmthis was beyond adorable. i want to be WW for halloween now. and i want…this entire collection. -___-
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:45 pmYou should totally do it!!! And then wear the gold crown for, like, days afterward, LOL!
Sis says
January 26th, 2011 at 4:53 pmOhhhmygawwwwd! This is my favorite product review of all time, on any website EVER!!!!!
You so totally rule, Karen. Also, I hadn’t realized you’re in Novato, of all places–that’s where I spent several years of my childhood! I went to Lynwood Elementary School (my brother went to San Jose Jr. High), and lived near the Indian Valley College campus. Now I’m in Davis, so not too far away. 🙂
I’m definitely getting the “Defiance” shadow quad, and maybe “Valiant” too…and the blushes look cute…oh, and I think I need a couple of the lipsticks…*warming the credit card up* HA!
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:44 pmHi Sis,
Wow, it really is a small world. I just moved here last year and I really like it a lot. Coincidentally, I also lived in Davis for five years (went to school there… GO AGS!).
We’re like ships crossing in the night or something, LOL!
Dimplez says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:02 pmNice costume Ms. K 🙂 what i like is the defiance quad, russian red lipstick, athena lipglass, glitters in reflects pearl, amazon duo blush. 🙂
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:42 pmHi Dimplez!
All of these are great choices. You’ll be able to do a lot of fun looks. 🙂
Stacey F. says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:17 pmAwesome post!
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:42 pmThanks, Stacey! Hope you had a great Wednesday!
reen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:25 pmthis is seriously the best blog post i have ever seen in my entire life.
Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:41 pm<3 Tabs is sending you some seriously big kitty hugs, Reen!
Paris B says
January 26th, 2011 at 5:51 pmYou’ve outdone yourself Karen! This is the best Mac Wonder Woman post I’ve seen! 😀
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:08 pmParis, what a nice thing to say! 🙂
I hope you have an awesome day!
Arianne says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:05 pmO HAI Spitfire + Athena’s Kiss. Scherbie wants me to get that lip combo. 😛
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Karen says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:07 pmIt’s only right that you give in to your cat’s demands.
Makeup Morsels says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:17 pmmmm sadly none of those mascaras are as pigmented as I would’ve liked, but on the bright side, the lip products are gorgeous! btw, this is pretty much the best comic I’ve ever read loll
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:56 amThanks, girl!
Alice says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:21 pmWhat a great post! This is why you’re my favorite blogger 🙂
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:55 amI’m glad you like the collection, Alice!
Chelsie says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:25 pmOh my goodness! I adore your creativity with photography! Anything with Tabs the Cat makes it 200 jillion times better.
Having said that, I love the Lipglass in Wonder Woman, but I would have to see it with my own complexion since I’m a pasty pale NC 20/25. Thanks for the swatches!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:55 amHi Chelsie,
I also did swatches on lighter skin as well! Check out this post:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/more-mac-wonder-woman-swatches-on-nw20-skin/
Evelyn says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:25 pmsweet merciful crap, this is by far the best beauty blog post I’ve ever seen. You rock my socks.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:54 amYou rock my socks too, Evelyn! 🙂
Eleanor says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:35 pmWow Karen! That was really great. You are so creative! I really enjoy your blog.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:53 amThank you, Eleanor! 🙂
Stephanie says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:39 pmAwesome! This was packed with good information. It’ll still be hard to decide on an eye quad…likely the green or blue. Your comic strip was fantastic and hilarious.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:52 amEither quad would be a great choice! Which colors can you see yourself wearing more? Maybe go with that one.
Dana C says
January 26th, 2011 at 6:48 pmI love the comic! Its like a mix of cartoon and real images! Really cool and cute! Also thank you for the swatches!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:51 amYou’re welcome, Dana!
Amy says
January 26th, 2011 at 7:01 pmLOL! I LOOVVVVEE the comic panels you did! How cute and creative!!! LOL> nice work :).
AWESOME! It makes me want to give MAC Wonderwoman a second look!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:49 amAwesome, Amy! What pieces from the collection catch your eye?
Ariel says
January 26th, 2011 at 7:21 pmYou’re so funny, Karen. Awesome post!
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:48 amGlad you liked it, Ariel! Have a good day. 🙂
may says
January 26th, 2011 at 7:32 pmlove this post! =D
also love the colours for the opulash mascaras.. how are they for length & volume?
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:48 amHi May,
They’re above average for length/volume, but I wouldn’t depend on them solely for that if you like really dramatic lashes. I usually like to layer them on top of a black mascara first to bump up the volume.
KSlone says
January 26th, 2011 at 7:36 pmGreat swatches! I love the Packaging! Makes me wanna Put on my “Under-Roos” and save the world!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:46 amLOL, I remember those from back in the day! 🙂
Kate says
January 26th, 2011 at 7:46 pmThank you for showing us all the products. I love your comic strip – very funny:)
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:46 amYou’re welcome, Kate!
What are you liking from the collection so far?
Denise says
January 26th, 2011 at 7:59 pmI nominate you and Tabs for the Kitty Oscar Emmy awards you guy’s are fabulous. I’ll pick up the defiance and lady justice quads. I’ll probably get the mighty Aphrodite and Russian red lipstick also.Thanks for the great review!!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:44 amHi Denise,
You won’t regret either of those lippies. They’re both awesome!
Evan says
January 26th, 2011 at 9:02 pmHi karen! are the mascaras worth picking up?
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:43 amHi Evan,
Well, if you’re looking for a mascara to add some straight up color (rather than massive amounts of thickening/lengthening), these should hit the spot. Which one are you thinking of getting?
Inday says
January 26th, 2011 at 9:06 pmWant. That. Costume. Hella.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:42 amHi Inday,
Every one should have their own WW costume, right?
louella says
January 26th, 2011 at 9:29 pmoh wow! you’ve got the entire collection? *dies with envy*
great swatches and really fun entry! 😀
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:41 amI had a lot of fun writing it, Louella! Thank you for reading and stopping by. 🙂
Thao says
January 26th, 2011 at 11:33 pmI have never wanted MAC cosmetics before, but your Wonder Woman costume and comic won me over. That, and those lippies are screaming to come into my make up collection 😀
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:16 amYou should answer their call then, Thao! 😉
Caroline says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:44 amKaren+comics= awesomeness!!! Seriously you look great!!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:15 amHi Caroline,
Yay, Wonder Woman rocks! Are you thinking of getting anything from the release?
Tessa says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:57 amWow, that comic is amazing! Love the Wonder Woman suit on you!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:14 amThanks, Tessa! I wish I could wear it Every. Single. Day. LOL!
Cynthia says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:05 amSo funny!! I love this creative and amazing post,
greetings from Spain
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:13 amGreetings right back at ‘cha from the San Francisco Bay Area, Cynthia! 🙂
Ruth says
January 27th, 2011 at 4:13 amHey Karen- Best post ever! Thank you for the awesome creativity and amazing swatches! My favorite blog to come to for simple swatches!
One question though…. where did you get your iphone case? I love it!!! 🙂
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:12 amHi Ruth,
That’s from Kate Spade! I got it for Christmas. Here’s the link:
Kate Spade iPhone 4 Hard Cover Case
Rita says
January 27th, 2011 at 4:39 amGreat story! I’m going to get Valiant palette, Mighty Aphrodite blush, Golden Lariat MSF, Marquise d’ l/s (I didn’t get it from BBR, although it was a Redhead colour), and possibly Spitfire l/s, too.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:11 amGURL, you need Spitfire in your life!
Alice says
January 27th, 2011 at 5:23 amAhahaahahhh so funny!
This is one of the funniest posts EVER!
Thank you Karen, that just made my day! 😀
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:09 amThank you, Alice, for reading the site!
Have a good one! 🙂
Shannon Miller says
January 27th, 2011 at 5:26 amYou need a blogger award for this post. I was absolutely obsessed with Wonder Woman when I was a kid. I used to wear my WW underoos 24/7 🙂 You made my day!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 8:56 amTabs wants an award for it… and demands he be paid in the riches of gravy and sliced turkey. 😉
Glad you enjoyed this post, Shannon!
Lisa says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:14 amOMG!!!!! Heeeeeeeeeeeelarious!!!!!!!!! Best post ever!!!!! Tabs should be nominated for an Oscar too!
You are so talented! Seriously! You totally made my day!
Not sure if I’ll be getting anything from the collection, but MAC owes you a debt of gratitude for taking this collection to a whole other level!
Karen, you are the best!!!!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 8:55 amYes he should!
“And the best Best Supporting Feline Actor award goes to… TABS THE CAT!”
Audrey says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:46 amomg karen you look SO fabulous in that costume!! great job with the post!! 🙂
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 8:54 amHey Audrey,
I think every girl needs a Wonder Woman costume. 😉
Jess Lee says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:40 amOMG! So love the way u did this review wit that rockin’comic strip dudette! 😀
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 8:53 amThanks, Jess! 🙂
Nena says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:13 amLol Karen you’re hilarious! LOVE your comic strip, absolutely fabulous! You make a great WW. I’m with ya on the Nutella, Im practically fuled by it!
Louise-Lesley says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:14 amI’m going to be really upset if these products don’t stand the test of time or don’t look good on my skin tone!
never been so excited about a new line before!!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:39 amHi Louise,
YES! I’m glad to hear you’re excited about this release. Oh, did you happen to see the additional swatch post I did for the lighter ladies? Not sure if this is helpful for you, but here it is just in case:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/more-mac-wonder-woman-swatches-on-nw20-skin/
Hetal Patel says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:42 amI loved your comic, really creative and cute! SO excited for this new line just as much as mickey contractor!!! Love the mineralize skinfinish and blush! Karen, how is the eyeliner compared to the Kohl Eyeliner in smolder, i know that one’s a pencil but with the darkness of it? I’ve yet to find an eyeliner that’s as deep and dark/black as smolder. Thanks!!!
Glosslizard says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:43 amKaren, you are just all kinds o’ awesome! 🙂
LoveNectarLove says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:03 amHey Karen,
OMG I LOVE the way to you do reviews, this time you’ve surpassed yourself! Unfortunately I do not really like the collection… But it looks like you have a lot of fun! 🙂
Alisha says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:03 amThanks for the swatches, I loved the comic made me laugh! 😀
Y. says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:24 amAHHH!!! I love this comic!! it made my day:)
SuzQ says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:26 amI loved watching Wonder Woman on t.v. Please, I want to win!
Lena says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:33 amI love the comic! The last panel had me cracking up because guess what I was eating for breakfast?? :p
I always look forward to your swatches because I am nw30, so they are the most helpful! I am totes getting Russian Red, WW lipglass, and Pink Power. On the fence about the blue quad, but I will probably cave, LOL.
Stephanie! says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:36 amLove Love Love how you outshined yourself with this collection!
The video, the comic, maaaany swatched. You pat that wonder-shoulder right now gurl!!! 😉
I also love that Pink POWer MSF! Its my must-have from this collection.
Lana says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:47 amThis is the best post ever! I LOVE IT!!! 🙂 Thanks for putting a smile on my face, Karen.
Barbara Vezos says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:54 amI wait by my inbox every day around 2:00 Eastern, eagerly awaiting my Makeup and Beauty Blog update. You totally make my afternoon and give me the boost to keep going until 5:00! Love the Wonder Woman comic and totally love the video – especially the opening with your hair blowing! I have Russian Red already and I love how you put Wonder Woman lipglass on top so I will probably pick that up. I work at software company to pay the bills, but also work at Sephora part-time to feed my makeup passion! I shouldn’t be buying MAC but I can’t help it 🙂 I love all brands equally! Rock on!
tiffanyterese says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:56 ami really want the msf in pink power…totally into shimmery ckeeks at the moment.
Lala says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:21 pmI LOVE this post. Your comic is really creative and cute. I’m so excited for this release! I’m going to have to check out the blushes and Spitfire lipstick.
saku says
January 27th, 2011 at 5:42 pmLol, this is too cute.
aradhana says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:07 pmgreat post! love the comic….even better than the one that’s part of the campaign….
Kristen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:08 pmThis is so cute and creative! I’m not loving the WW collection but I am totally loving this blog post!
Hope you’ve had a great week, Karen!
-Kristen
Michelle says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:09 pmwow karen, what a great post! Was this one of the projects you were working on? Seemed like a lot of work. Thank you for posting pics for each look! So love this post! Thank you ♡
kia says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:21 pmwow! what a post! great swatches! loved the comic strip lol!
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Candy says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:31 pmSorry if this has already been asked but, what do you think about the pigmentation of the Valiant Quad? Is it worth buying or investing in some individual colors. I’m looking for some good greens and the fact that this one was matte appealed to me but I don’t want to waste money on sheer or hard to work with shadows. Thanks!
Chanice says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:25 pmNot to steal Wonder Woman’s thunder or anything but this collection is so sweet it totally has be hoping there’ll be a Harley Quinn and Ivy release!!
Can’t you just imagine the luscious reds and seductive greens. I mean with Ivy you’d get ALL shades of green from a gold flecked shimmery moss to an iridescent sheer kiwi! Oh and the reds!
Then Harley Quinn would have a lovely collection of blacks, purples, grays, and whites.
This Wonder Woman release has me aching for some more comic book action and I seriously hope after she gets her spot like the good and bad girls of Gotham get theirs!
Leah says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:42 pmLove the comic you did! I love this whole collection and the Mineralize Skinfinish in Golden Lariat is so pretty!
Fefe says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:43 pmThis has to be my favorite post thus far LMAO. Good one Karen.
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Maggie says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:54 pmYou are just too adorable for words! Love it 😀
Chris25 says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:57 pmI love the comic strip, Karen! Rescuing cats is what I do all the time, because Rock n Roll and Jazz get themselves stuck in a cabinet or some place and I have to finding them by listening for their meows.
I think I have finally been convinced to buy Russian Red.
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Brittany says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:06 pmHey, this is the first time ive ever posted BC I’m absolutely in love with this WW collection!!! Let’s see the last time I felt unstoppable was when I got to return to school after a 2 year hiatus, everything just seemed to fit just right and I’m finally realizing my goals!!
Corrine says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:31 pmI’m so glad I found you, you are so funny and you give great reviews. Thank You
Rhiannon says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:32 pmLove the review! looks like you brought out your inner Wonder Woman! lol
Catherine says
January 28th, 2011 at 1:48 amLOL! I totally loved the comic! Definitely picked up my day. 😀 Thanks for the swatches too. I’m not really feeling most of this collection but Wonder Woman lipgloss is so pretty!
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sofia says
January 28th, 2011 at 3:45 amloool this comic is sooooo good! u are relly talented! congrats;-)
Sylwia says
January 28th, 2011 at 3:14 pmyoure so much fun! haha Im obsessed with cats, laugh so hard on this comic! anyways MAC collection looks pretty awesome!
http://peppermint-lips.blogspot.com/
Susan O says
January 28th, 2011 at 5:16 pmOne of the best posts ever! Love this, inspires me to go out and buy the collection.
cuccy says
January 29th, 2011 at 12:13 am🙂 Really nice!
Love your block & Tabs!
Connie says
January 29th, 2011 at 12:46 amHAHA! Tabby hair! spreading its love lol LOVE IT! Love how creative you’ve done with the comics, Karen you are amazing! =D
amalia says
January 29th, 2011 at 1:53 pmomg this is sooo cute and creative! love it! Brings life back into “just the facts” reviews!!
elizabeth primo says
January 29th, 2011 at 6:50 pmLOLOLOLOLOL
Amber says
January 29th, 2011 at 7:17 pmI feel powerful every time I wear Russian Red lipstick and I must have one in the Wonder Woman packaging so I will really feel like a superhero! Lots of other goodies on my wish list from this collection too. 🙂 xoxo love your blog!
Lauren says
January 30th, 2011 at 1:01 amthe comic at the beginning is so funny 🙂
Milka says
January 30th, 2011 at 7:14 pmWow, Karen, that was simply awesome! The comic strip was brilliant and so funny! BRAVO!!!!
Yvonne says
January 31st, 2011 at 5:40 pmIf you look for swatches of Calypso Breeze by Orly, they are almost the same color as the MAC Spirit of Truth polish. Great swatches..I want that Russian Red lipstick.
Fash10npr1nc3ss says
January 31st, 2011 at 5:46 pmWonder Woman was one of my favorites for sure. I would say the it was a show that I loved only next Mr. Rogers and the Electric Company. I watch them on HUB on my DISH Network employee subscription. I also have HD Free for Life. HD on over 200 national HD channels! Love my DISH!
Angel says
February 7th, 2011 at 4:42 amI love your post =) very entertaining. FTW Wonder Woman get-up!
pasang yolmo says
February 9th, 2011 at 11:21 pmloved it! u really work well i mean this is what i call swatches it helped a lot! although i cant buy it i love to see it and i did enjoyed watching this! thank you so much!
Ra says
February 16th, 2011 at 10:07 amHilarious! Thanks for this.
However I wish the products were more ‘special’.
Ilja says
February 19th, 2011 at 9:26 amOMG i love this artice! I had so much fun reading and watching it! I’m glad you’ve saved the kitty <3 pretty collection by the way!
Paigest says
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:09 pmOH my lord! LURV your blog!!! So happy that I was looking at Urban Decay on FB today! I already bought the FUN palette great swatches thanks! BUT THEN I SAW the Wonder Woman MAC!! Can’t believe I almost missed this. Called and they have most of not too far from me! I would have been so sad! You have saved my day for sure Wonder-K 🙂
Paige in Texas!
Nunuiviet says
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:00 amWaoh hahahhaha I laughed so hard at that one, you’re very creative Karen, so you bought this wonder woman costume just for this collection?
Kaitlyn says
February 24th, 2011 at 10:45 pmLOL I love the comic!
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Princesa Livia says
February 27th, 2011 at 11:42 amOh my gosh! I can’t believe I’ve only seen this post now. You are hilarious Karen! xx
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miss chew says
March 3rd, 2011 at 10:11 pmThe best Wonder Woman post I have seen yet! Can’t wait to get my hands on them!
Loved it!!
Emily B. says
March 5th, 2011 at 5:06 pmI’m so in love with these MAC Wonder Woman products – can’t wait to try out!
Belle says
March 8th, 2011 at 5:31 amThis is brilliant!
Super swatches too
Love the comic strip, really pretty awesome
Belle xx
Abby says
March 9th, 2011 at 9:57 pmhahaha you are so funny! very cool i like it! How did you find spitfire lipstick? would you recommend it? thank you for all the swatches 🙂
Judy says
March 28th, 2011 at 9:55 pmyou are a darling! i loved your comic interlude! i love this collection!!! if i could afford it i would get pretty much EVERYTHING! 🙂
Lucey says
January 2nd, 2012 at 12:51 amJust came across this! Love your comic! So unique!
Julia December says
February 9th, 2012 at 12:12 amIt’s very intresting! You are great talant, Karen!!!
Mary says
April 4th, 2012 at 2:39 pmI absolutely love this! Great work, brought so much fun to such an interesting make-up line 🙂
Terb says
July 19th, 2013 at 1:06 amWow, you really took a lot of time and effort to do the comic, and the result is amazing! It’s posts like this that got me hooked on your blog.