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MAC Quite Cute Is…Oh, That’s Too Obvious :)

March 24th, 2011 by Karen 67 Comments

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I wish I could hop into a time-traveling Delorean with the upcoming MAC Quite Cute collection and zoom back to 1984 (to when I was in 4th grade). Even though I wasn’t allowed to wear makeup back then, I would have done flips for these pastel treats for cheeks, nails, lips and eyes.

When I was a kid, I was crazy for anything and everything pastel. My favorite colors were mint green, lavender, peach and/or baby pink (not necessarily in that order). The colors of the MAC Quite Cute collection would have driven my 9-year-old self into fits! I probably would have locked myself in my room with it, loaded Duran Duran’s Notorious tape into my mint green Casio portable radio and danced around my purple painted room like an ’80s fairy princess. 🙂

Now in my thirties, I still have a deep and abiding love for pastels, and I felt the same familiar flutter in my tummy today when I saw Quite Cute up close for the very first time.

Talk about cute overload, right? Pastels AND hearts in the Mineralize Blushes? TO DIE!

The collection will join two other new releases (MAC Primed For Perfection and MAC Bronze Everyday) on North American MAC counters this April 7 (internationally, some time in April). Yes, it’s safe to say that’s going to be a pretty big day.

The 23-piece release looks sweet like candy with a young and fun sense of style. I picture Japanese and European tourist gals in bright pink Hello Kitty bikinis walking in Louis V. heels at Waikiki Beach.

If it feels familiar, you may be recalling MAC Sugarsweet, another pastel-powered collection, that one from 2009. Sugarsweet was similar but had more pink and green, whereas Quite Cute has a thing for more purple and peach.

I also get a strong anime vibe from it and can’t help but think of lines like Tokidoki, Eyeko and the new Hello Kitty at Sephora. That carefree quality may not appeal to all, but the colors are what I think of when I think of makeup for spring.

So take a look around, and let me know if you see something you like. More to follow, of course, over the coming days… 🙂

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Mineralize Blushes in Giggly (left) and Sakura (right)

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Cutie Eye Shadow X4

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Lipsticks from left: Playing Koi, Playtime and Quite Cute

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Plushglass in I Love You

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Lip Pencils in In Synch (left) and Boldly Bare (right)


Cutie Eye Shadow X4 swatches from the left: Goody Goody Gum Drop, Boy Crazy, Moshi Moshi! and Azuki Bean


Swatches of Mineralize Blushes in Sakura (left) and Giggly (right)


Swatches from the left: Lipstick in Playing Koi, Lipstick in Playtime, Lipstick in Quite Cute


Swatches from the left: Plushglass in I Love You, Lip Pencil in In Synch and Lip Pencil Boldly Bare


Cutie Eye Shadow X4


Lipstick in Play Time on lips and Mineralize Skinfinish Blush in Sakura on cheeks


Plushglass in I Love You on lips and Mineralize Skinfinish Blush in Sakura on cheeks


Lipstick in Quite Cute on lips and Mineralize Skinfinish Blush in Giggly on cheeks


Lipstick in Playing Koi on lips and Mineralize Skinfinish Blush in Giggly on Cheeks


Lip Pencil in Boldly Bare atop Lipstick in Playing Koi on lips and Mineralize Skinfinish Blush in Giggly on cheeks

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S.

MAC Quite Cute: The entire collection includes…

Mineralize Blush ($23 U.S., $27.50 C.D.N.)

  • Miss Behave — light beige with pearly mint green heart
  • Giggly — light pink with pearly plum heart
  • Sakura — Lavender with pearly magenta heart

Nail Lacquer ($14 U.S., $17 C.D.N.)

  • Little Girl Type — creamy pale lavender
  • Ice Cream Cake — creamy blue pink
  • Mischievous Mint — creamy pale blue mint

Lash ($14 U.S., $17 C.D.N.)

  • #7 Lash

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S., $17.50 C.D.N.)

  • Playing Koi — creamy white peach pink (satin)
  • Quite Cute — creamy bright whitened lavender (cremesheen)
  • Saint Germain — clean pastel pink (amplified)
  • Candy Yum-Yum — matte neon pink (matte)
  • Play Time — creamy intense violet (cremesheen)

Plushglass ($18.50 U.S., $22 C.D.N.)

  • Bubble Tea — creamy pale nude
  • Fashion Fanatic — bright light blue pink
  • Girl Loves Boy — bright light blue pink
  • I Love You — creamy mid-tone purple

Lip Pencil ($13 U.S., $15.50 C.D.N.)

  • Naked Liner — light neutral
  • In Synch — bright yellow pink
  • Boldly Bare — dirty red brown

Penultimate Eye Liner ($17.50 U.S., $21 C.D.N.)

  • Rapidblack — true black

Loud Lash Mascara ($14 U.S., $17 C.D.N.)

  • Noisy Black — black

Zoom Lash Mascara ($14 U.S., $17 C.D.N.)

  • Zoom Black — rich black

Cutie Eye Shadow X4 ($36 U.S., $43 C.D.N.)

  • Goody Goody Gum Drop — light white pink (satin)
  • Boycrazy — pale lavender with silver pearl (lustre)
  • Moshi Moishi! — pale white green gold (frost)
  • Azuki Bean — mid-tone dirty violet (frost)

MAC Quite Cute Collection / Originally published March 24th, 2011

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  1. House Of Photo Props says

    March 24th, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Play time,Mischievous Mint nail polish and both blushes plz!
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    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

      Cute!

      Reply
  2. Carrie says

    March 24th, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I’m loving Play Time, Sakura, Playing Koi and I Love You. So pretty!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:24 pm

      Sakura is adorable! I think MAC should have hearts in all their blushes, LOL!

      Reply
  3. Princesa Livia says

    March 24th, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    This collection definitely looks a bit cool-toned, but its still quite cute 😀
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    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:24 pm

      It’s totally cute. I think a few of the things might be a little too cool for me, but I still like looking at them. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessi (Lacquered, Painted, Polished) says

    March 24th, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Ohh, I’m really liking the cooler tones and lighter colors of this collection. While I don’t usually do pastels, these are really calling out to me. Thanks for the swatches and the looks Karen. Everything looks fabulous no you as always.
    Jessi (Lacquered, Painted, Polished) recently posted … NARS Purple Rain and something fun

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    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      You’re welcome, Jessi. Are you thinking about picking up a few pieces?

      Reply
  5. Tracy says

    March 24th, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    LOVE those blushes! You look so glowy!
    Tracy recently posted … Sebastian Potion 9 Lite

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    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks Tracy! Will you be snagging a few blushes?

      Reply
  6. amy says

    March 24th, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    The blushes are so adorable!
    amy recently posted … The Body Shop Baked to Last Blush Duo in Coral

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:19 pm

      Don’t you love the hearts? 🙂

      Reply
  7. Shannon B. says

    March 24th, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    The Cutie Eye Quad…drool! And, both blushes O-M-Goodness. These colors look fab on your brown eyes…I’m a brown eyed girl, too. 🙂
    I don’t know if I could pull off those lips though.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:16 pm

      The really light lip colors are tough. I’m wearing ’em here by themselves just to show how they look on lips, but I probably wouldn’t wear either without a warmer pencil like Boldly Bare layered beneath.

      Reply
  8. Katherine says

    March 24th, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Im totally in love with Play Time Creemsheen. Amazing, cant wait!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:15 pm

      Awesome, Katherine! Glad you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  9. baby1black says

    March 24th, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    hey karen what color is playing koi,it does not look quite peach? for some reason i thought sakura would look more lilakey and do u think it would show up on darker skin tones?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:14 pm

      Playing Koi is a very opaque light peach. It looks like a regular peach in the tube but on the lips… oh mama. It’s a color I find hard to wear on its own, but if you wear very light pastels well you could rock it.

      Reply
  10. Samantha says

    March 24th, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    OMG… I absolutely HAD to love this post because within in first few words you made a back to the future reference…one of my all time favorite movies! Oh and, and love Deloreans so double bonus points!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:13 pm

      I can’t begin to count how many times I’ve seen both the first and second movie!

      “Yes. Yes. I’m George, George McFly. I’m your density. I mean… your destiny.”

      Reply
  11. Sarah says

    March 24th, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    I’m liking the blushes and eyeshadows!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:12 pm

      The hearts in the blushes are too cute. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Nina says

    March 24th, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    the hearts in the middle of the blush are so adorable! 🙂

    and those lipsticks are pretty hawt!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:30 pm

      I love the hearts in the center too. I wish MAC did that will all their blushes. 🙂

      I feel kinda goofy in the lighter shades, but they should be fun layered with other pencils and glosses.

      Whatcha up to? I’m about to make some soup and watch Jersey Shore, LOL. Yes, I’m all about quality television.

      Reply
      • Nina says

        March 25th, 2011 at 6:03 am

        i agree … that would be so cute! : ) can you imagine a blush like peaches with a tiny silver or gold heart in the center? <3333

        because of your post, i busted out st germain, which is included in this collection. im wearing it today and im amazed at how pretty it looks against my budding tan!

        i watched greys anatomy — yep last night was a night for quality TV. LOL!

        i read a little bit and then crashed! i always seem to be crashing at night — im guessing its the sugar LOL!

        Reply
  13. Theresa says

    March 24th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I like the darker plum Playtime on you! I’m so happy they’re bringing back Boldly Bare! It’s such a pretty color! Can’t wait til next month! Thanks for the review!
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    • Karen says

      March 24th, 2011 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks, Theresa! I like that color too.

      I’m with you on Boldly Bare — it’s a rockin’ neutral.

      Reply
  14. Lauren says

    March 24th, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    those blushes are so cute!!!

    Reply
  15. Lisa S. says

    March 24th, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Too much stuff to want! I love almost everything here. Only things I’m not sure of is the Playing Koi and Quite Cute lipsticks
    Lisa S. recently posted … Life gets in your eyyyyyes! sung to the tune Smoke gets in your eyes

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  16. Andrea says

    March 24th, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    like te colors but one of the lipstics looks kind of chalky dunno if would dear to use it with my skin color. But i absolutly loove the hearts on the blushes

    Reply
  17. Makeup Morsels says

    March 24th, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    aww little hearts on the blushes! I’m going to die of a cute overload. Judging by these pictures, the lipsticks are probably my favorite part of the release. I don’t remember what colors I used to like, I’m pretty sure it was always shades of green for me!
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  18. Jen says

    March 24th, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Both Mineralize blushes remind me of cupcakes! Sakura looks great on you, btw.

    Reply
  19. amy says

    March 24th, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Sakura and Giggly blushes are calling my name. I also really like the heart on the blush and the purple and peach combinations of the collection.
    amy recently posted … The Body Shop Baked to Last Blush Duo in Coral

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  20. Eli says

    March 24th, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Everything’s ok, till we get to the lipsticks – hey, Viktor and Rolf used this kind of ghostly shades on the catwalk, who told MAC they can be worn in daylight?!!!!
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  21. gio says

    March 24th, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    The blushes are so pretty!
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  22. Lucy says

    March 25th, 2011 at 12:49 am

    Liking the sakura blush 🙂

    Reply
  23. gracie says

    March 25th, 2011 at 2:57 am

    well I wanted giggly and miss behave, but now I’m thinking of sakura too…. not sure how I’d pull off lilac blush though as someone who is very very pale with dark hair and eyes. Hmm I’ll just have to swatch in store!

    Reply
  24. Amee says

    March 25th, 2011 at 4:10 am

    MAC’s Quite Cute collection is very CUTE!!!!! M dying for SAKURA blush…

    Reply
  25. Jade says

    March 25th, 2011 at 5:48 am

    Oh my goodness… I WANT. This just brightened my morning. There’s something about the Quite Cute lipstick that quite appeals to me, although I’m not sure I could pull it off. I love it all!

    Reply
  26. Kezia says

    March 25th, 2011 at 5:50 am

    Very excited about the lipsticks- nothing I like more when it comes to lipstick than the words neon pink, lavender and violet! Hope they land in Ireland soon!

    Reply
  27. Kelli says

    March 25th, 2011 at 6:24 am

    I’m not feelin’ this collection. I probably won’t buy anything from this collection. I love the Everyday Bronze collection though!

    Reply
  28. courtney says

    March 25th, 2011 at 6:48 am

    i really like the nude lipstick!

    Reply
  29. Julia says

    March 25th, 2011 at 7:27 am

    Hellloooo lovers! I’m a really big bright-pink-lips for spring look, and I WANT this whole coillection! LOVE!

    Reply
  30. Shrutilaya says

    March 25th, 2011 at 7:42 am

    I want Cutie Eye Shadow Quad and Gigly!
    So Gorgeous. 🙂
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  31. Lindsay says

    March 25th, 2011 at 10:05 am

    With a name like Gigly I just want to say “giggity.” You’re the only person I’ve seen online be able to pull off the lilac lipstick. Looking pretty as always!
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    • Karen says

      March 25th, 2011 at 11:03 am

      LOL… as in “giggity, giggity” from Family Guy?

      Reply
  32. mint says

    March 25th, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    oh my they are soo cute 😀 I love this range, although i won’t be able to pull off those lip colours. thanks for the swatches. the playing koi lipstick looks beautiful on you, love the look!
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  33. Anna says

    March 25th, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Excited for the nail lacquers – ever since your Chanel post and since we started getting more spring sunshine up here in BC I’ve been jonesing for pastels 🙂

    Reply
  34. gen says

    March 25th, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Aww those are really cute…everytime I wear those light pink lipsticks or glosses, it’s always too chalky for me though, sucks
    🙁 *tear*

    Reply
  35. Diana says

    March 25th, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I ADORE the lipsticks – especially Quite Cute and Playing Koi. Anything with a coolish tone is a standout for me, I do love my bold lips. Previously I’ve worn Lady Gaga Viva Glam, and I’m devastated that it’s not available anymore. Thank goodness I’ve still got the gloss, but I’ve run out of the lipstick 🙁

    Reply
  36. Liz says

    March 25th, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Thanks for the swatches! I’m so excited for this collection. Will you have any swatches on a paler skintone like you did for Wonder Woman? That would be awesome 😀

    Reply
  37. Tone Lise says

    March 26th, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Oh my lord, I can’t wait for this collection. I’ve already put stuff on hold at my local mac counter. Love you pictures btw, co clear and pretty!

    Reply
  38. Lulillan says

    March 26th, 2011 at 5:45 am

    I like the Playing Koi lipstick and also both lip pencils. Looks great!!
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  39. Christina says

    March 26th, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Love the blushes 🙂

    Reply
  40. Judy says

    March 26th, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Hi Karen, Did you find the blushes to be chalky or too powdery? Another website that does swatches says they aren’t as good as they seem and I am now confused. How about the eyeshadows? Did you find it really hard to get a good pigmented color? Did you have to really wipe with your applicator? I am loving the lipsticks. I’m very light and I think I can carry off Quite Cute.

    Reply
  41. Jackie says

    March 27th, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Holy moly!!! Giggly and playtime you are mine!!! I love 🙂 can’t wait to see what candy yum yum looks like!

    Reply
  42. Girl Hearts Makeup says

    March 27th, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    Love playing koi, I <3 you, and the blushes! But I'm still on the fence on whether to splurge on the blush or not since I don't wear blush often…
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  43. Judy says

    March 29th, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    i really want the entire collection, im 20 and i LOVE pastels since i was a little kid ♥ i simply cant get enough! haha, you wouldnt know the date for international launch would ya? 🙂 if not ill just wait…

    Reply
  44. Anh says

    March 31st, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    I am loving this collection! Yay for spring pastels.
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  45. xasperadastra says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I’ve taken Naked, In synch and Candy Yum yum (it’s amazing!!)
    I’ve also tried Playing Koi…I really wanted to love it but it’s too pale (although I love Viva glam Gaga 2 which maybe it’s paler) and shows too many imperfections on the lips 🙁

    Reply
  46. Kitty says

    April 4th, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Hi Karen! Your blog is awesome! You don’t know how much it means to find a Filipina to swatch make-up colors on her skin! Such great help in finding colors that work for our skin tone! Yay! Thank you so much! <3

    Reply
  47. Ayr says

    April 5th, 2011 at 12:55 am

    How did you feel Quite Cute lipstick looked on you? I’m nc30/35 and I’m debating whether or not to buy it online or wait until I go to the counter Sunday and risk it being sold out…I’m not sure how it will look on me.

    Reply
  48. elizabeth sembel-primo says

    April 15th, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    i love the gigly blush and the eyeshadows… you’re totally a perfect gauge for me because i have tan indonesian skin. and i’m loving the color of that blush on you… 😀

    elizabeth

    Reply
  49. marci says

    April 23rd, 2011 at 6:15 am

    Your pictures are so beautiful. You make me want everything.

    Reply
  50. Florentziaart/ Lina says

    April 24th, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    This MAC collection was really cute!
    But i don’t like to buy limited makeup products, because I prefer to buy products I might want to buy again. xD

    Reply
  51. Laetitia says

    April 27th, 2011 at 9:38 am

    So girly, i like to try the blushs, but this is impossible 🙁 No Mac in Morocco :s

    Reply
  52. cat says

    July 23rd, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    I love it when you show the looks on you it gives such a better idea than swatches even though all are good i love this website best makeup blog!!!

    Reply

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