“Oh, sweet thing, don’t you know you’re my everything?”
— Chaka Kahn/Mary J. Blige
Just one look at the MAC Sugarsweet Collection set my sweet tooth throbbing.
This pastel confection of pink, green and peach eyeshadows, lipsticks, glosses and Mineralize Skinfinish Powders reminds me of cupcakes, candies and all the tasty goodies associated with stretchy pants. 🙂
I took a sneak peek at about 90% of the collection (the counter was missing some bits) last night. When the full collection arrives at MAC counters on the 19th, I’ll update the post with the additional swatches. For the entire product list and pricing, here’s a handy thread on Specktra.
Shadesticks (from left to right) in Butternutty, Cakeshop, Lemon Chiffon and Red Velvet
Tri-Color Lipglasses (from bottom to top) in Just Dessert, Simply Delicious and Tasty
Lipsticks in Bubbles, Lollipop Loving and Sweet Thing
Eyeshadows in Aquavert, Dear Cupcake and Sugarshot
Aquavert Eyeshadow
Dear Cupcake Eyeshadow
Sugarshot Eyeshadow
Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping
Mineralize Skinfinish in Refined
Nail Lacquer in Peppermint Patty and Seasonal Peach
Butternutty, Cakeshop, Lemon Chiffon and Red Velvet Shadesticks
Bubbles Lipstick, Lollipop Loving Lipstick, Sweet Thing Lipstick, Just Dessert Tri-Color Lipglass, Simply Delicious Tri-Color Lipglass and Tasty Tri-Color Lipglass
Aquavert Eyeshadow, Dear Cupcake Eyeshadow, Sugarshot Eyeshadow and Aquavert Eyeshadow layered on top of Cakeshop Shadestick
Mineralize Skinfinishes in Perfect Topping, Refined
Peppermint Patty Nail Lacquer
Seasonal Peach Nail Lacquer
All of the swatches
Another shot of the swatches
Aquavert Eyeshadow and Cakeshop Shadestick are on my spring Christmas list. Don’t those greens look good together? I might wear them both layered together on my lid, topping off the look with some false lashes. YUM!
Well, my sweet, what’s your Sugarsweet tooth saying to you about Sugarsweet so far?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Bj says
March 12th, 2009 at 1:20 pmI love how you combined Cakeshop and Aquavert, i was thinking it’d look fab before i saw you did it. Great minds think alike when it comes to makeup too! I’ve gotta get those two! I’m thinking about lollip loving and refined too!
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 1:31 pmHi BJ,
Lollipop Loving is a must! I have it from last year’s Heatherette release and it’s so pretty. It flashes from orange to green… but in a totally good way. 🙂
Christina says
March 12th, 2009 at 1:48 pmIs Red Velvet really a hot pink or is that just my monitor?
Jamie says
March 12th, 2009 at 1:56 pmI need the perfect topping MSF!
Vampy Varnish says
March 12th, 2009 at 2:07 pmKaren is it bad that more than anything I want to eat that cupcake right now? HAHA! Really though Bubbles and Sweet Thing lipstick look awesome and I WANT Peppermint Patty!
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evo says
March 12th, 2009 at 2:22 pmoi…..looking at those swatches makes me want more!!!
Sophielou says
March 12th, 2009 at 2:56 pmOh dear, this is painful…I quite literally want everything now I’ve seen swatches!
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Tami says
March 12th, 2009 at 3:03 pmHey Karen,
I’m loving the Cakeshop shadestick, Refined MSF, and all the sahdows. I already have Lollipop Lovin and it’s great especially paired with Nice To Be Nice lipglass from HK. Also, I am totally digging that Peppermint Patty polish!
Crystal says
March 12th, 2009 at 3:10 pmWhat do you think of the MSfs? Are they chalky? Also, do you think that the Refined or Perfect Topping MSF will look better on me? I have tan, Asian skin with yellow undertones and black hair.
Sheila says
March 12th, 2009 at 3:16 pmThe Skinfinishes look a lot like the Laura Geller’s Balance N Brighten, which I love.
Michelle says
March 12th, 2009 at 3:57 pmOoh that Sweet Thing lipstick looks really pretty!
Doreen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:05 pmMmm, I’m totally taking Aquavert and Perfect Topping. This collection looks gorgeous! Can’t wait until everything comes out. 😉 I also need to snag Stars ‘N Rockets with this collection, ’cause for some reason, my counter is ALWAYS out of that shadow whenever I visit. I’ve been pining for the purple-y goodness since forever.
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:06 pmHi Christina,
Yup, that’s how it showed up on my skin. My skin tends to bring out the blue in products, though, so it may show up differently on yours.
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:06 pmHi Jamie,
It looks good enough to eat. 🙂
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:07 pmHi Vampy Varnish,
LOL! I was actually thinking about walking to the bake shop down the street in a few to get a red velvet cupcake. 🙂
Peppermint Patty looks like a lot of fun. That shade of mint green was my favorite color in sixth grade, LOL!
How’s your day been? I’m so ready for Friday.
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:07 pmHi Evo,
🙂 MAC will do that to a girl! What’s on your wish list so far?
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:07 pmHi Sophielou,
Hee! It’s a very intriguing collection. Normally I’m wary of pastels, but these really appeal to me. There’s something very Barbie Loves MAC about it, too…
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:07 pmHi Tami,
I hadn’t thought of doing the Lollipop Loving and Nice to Be Nice combo! Thanks for suggesting that. What eyes do you usually wear with it?
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:07 pmHi Crystal,
They didn’t seem chalky to me, just a bit lighter than I expected. For you I’d probably go with Refined, just because it’s more peachy, which I think willl mesh better with yellow-toned skin. Still, you never know until you try something on… maybe do both when you get to the counter?
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:08 pmHi Sheila,
I’ve heard nice things about Laura Geller. I always walk by her stuff at Sephora, but I always seem to get distracted by everything else when I’m there.
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:08 pmHi Michelle,
It does! Not only is it pretty, but it also makes me want to bust out into song. “Ooooh, sweet thang…”
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:10 pmHi Doreen,
Aquavert has my heart, too. 🙂 Shoot, now I’m thinking I need some purply Stars N’ Rockets goodness in my life!
Camellia says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:29 pmahh, karen!
i really want peppermint patty nail polish, refined msf (i’ve never owned one before), and one of the shadesticks .. but i’m not sure which is best.
out of all the things i’ve listed ? which two would you prefer most?
Camellia´s last blog post..O_o”
Karen says
March 12th, 2009 at 4:57 pmHi Camellia,
Out of those you listed would go with Peppermint Patty Nail Polish and one of the Shadesticks (I’m partial to Cakeshop). While those MSF colors are pretty, I prefer ones that are less pastel.
Vampy Varnish says
March 12th, 2009 at 5:32 pmOh man, if I could WALK to a bake store that would be sooo dangerous for me!
My day was kinda crappy. The company I work for is merging with a Swiss company and there is a lot of uncertainty about what’s going to happen with jobs and benefits and company culture, etc. It’s very stressful!
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Marisol says
March 12th, 2009 at 6:20 pmThose MSFs are mine! I think I may have to break my no buy.
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Stephie says
March 12th, 2009 at 6:28 pmThat picture of the cupcake got me drooling for a bit 😛 The lipglosses look so cute, there’s a part of me that wants to snag ’em up just to stare at them. Aquavert is such a pretty shade of seafoam green. For some reason I’m thinking of the those McDonald’s shamrock shakes 😛 Lollipop loving looks pretty promising too!
ponikuta says
March 12th, 2009 at 6:28 pmI’m interested with the tri-Color Lipglasses. I can’t wait for it to hit our shore!! Nice swatches Karen. Loved them!
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wendy says
March 12th, 2009 at 6:46 pmLove it, thank you so much for the swatches Karen!
My list will be:
Lemon Chiffon – Shade stick
Cake Shop – shade stick
lipstick – Bubbles
Peppermint patty – Nail polish
Perfect topping – Mineralized skin Finish
Miss QQ says
March 12th, 2009 at 7:07 pmHi Karen. Very pretty swatches! Thanks!
Ashley Jean says
March 12th, 2009 at 7:20 pmThis collection is so up my alley, I love makeup that looks like you can eat it! I’m particularly liking the shadesticks, eyeshadows, Bubbles, Perfect Topping and Peppermint Patty. If only my mac counter could also sell me one of those red velvet cupcakes up top, mmmm… Don’t be a-scared of the pastels Karen! I think anyone can wear any kind of color if applied and edited well.
Tami says
March 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pmHey Karen,
I test drove that combo, actually didn’t come up with any ideas for eyes and cheeks yet. Perhaps I’ll try it out with the colors in the Lucky Tom Palette and a peachy cheek. Mmm, what do u think? Any other suggestions?
cloudburst says
March 12th, 2009 at 8:41 pmI’m digging Cakeshop & Aquavert e/s…Peppermint Patty is nice but it looks like it might be streaky. I like the MSF’s too, especially Perfect Topping.
Karen B says
March 13th, 2009 at 5:59 amLooks great (even though I’m not too fond of pastels)
Btw, is it me or does Dear Cupcake e/s look a lot like one of the Ungaro collection eyeshadows?
Shawna says
March 13th, 2009 at 10:10 amThis collection is awesome! I think I will be running to my nearest MAC counter ASAP:)
Amanda says
March 13th, 2009 at 10:11 amthe only thing really calling out to me is refined MSF. BUt lollipop loving is whipsering to me a bit too. 😉
Stef says
March 13th, 2009 at 11:08 amI want Candy!!! I’m loving this collection. I’m just so ready for Spring, and you don’t get much more Spring than this.
That Aquavert/Cakeshop combo is soooo good. With a Lolipop Loving lip? Forget about it, so pretty!
Stef´s last blog post..Green Round Up – von Natur, Lulu Organics and Further Soap
Heather says
March 13th, 2009 at 11:11 amHi Karen,
Thanks so much for the swatches! All of the colors look so beautiful on your skin tone.
Quick Question – What was the consistency like for the Shade Sticks? I have some shade sticks alreay, but I felt that they were very drying. Do you think that made them creamier than before?
Thanks!!
Karen says
March 13th, 2009 at 1:17 pmHi Heather,
You’re welcome! 🙂 Are you getting excited about the release?
I have a few Shadesticks, too, and I didn’t notice any significant difference in the creaminess. I think the formula might be the same.
Karen says
March 13th, 2009 at 1:18 pmHi Stef,
OH mah gawd! I didn’t think of that combo until now. Imagine it with a flushed coral cheek. Oh BABY!
What do you think you’ll be getting?
Audrey says
March 13th, 2009 at 7:28 pmGreat post, Karen! I’m totally intrigued by the Lollipop Lovin’ lipstick. I don’t get the tri-color lipglosses though – can you vary the color you get?
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Stef says
March 13th, 2009 at 9:17 pmOoo…aquavert/cakeshop, lollipop loving with a Benefit Coralista cheek. My gawd, I will want to kiss myself!
I am getting those 3 things. And I think I have to get Bitten from Colour Ready too. Time to start gathering stuff for B2M!
Stef´s last blog post..Green Round Up – von Natur, Lulu Organics and Further Soap
Stef says
March 13th, 2009 at 9:26 pmExcuse me, I want Bitter not Bitten. But if there was a Bitten, I’m sure I’d want it!
Jody says
March 15th, 2009 at 9:42 pmKaren,
Beautiful swatches! Lollipop Loving!! Soooo funny, I just wrote you on the Mac Fafi “Things I do for love” page telling you about how my Mac addiction all started with a Mac Lollipop Loving review that has turned me into an out of control Mac addict. I could have saved quite a few dollars if I would have known it was going to be a repromote! LOL I absolutely love the green eyeshadows too, they are definitely a must for me, so pretty. Can you tell me what Bubbles lipstick is like?
pia says
March 15th, 2009 at 11:22 pmGiven that Bubbles is frosty whitish color, any suggestion how to wear the color? I seem to lemm on the colors that I couldn’t possibly wear out on the street.
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Christineeeee says
March 16th, 2009 at 2:12 pmI am absolutely addicted to mac <3. Ahhhh I can’t wait for the sugarsweet collection! I’m really confused on the MSFs howeverr. I don’t know if I should get refined or perfect topping, I’m Asian and I have tan skin with a slight yellow undertone too. But still, I just don’t know which is better on what! I’m guessing refined is more suitable for me? And does lollipop loving look good on everyone?
Jody says
March 16th, 2009 at 5:04 pmHearing that, I think it would look great under Mac Gel possibly or maybe even under Lavender whip to tone it down a bit, Lavender whip showed up just a little too purple on my lips and I’ve been wearing Pretty Please under it. I’ve never seen Bubbles so I could be sooo wrong. Oh, I dont know but I am definitely going to try it out!!
BINNIE says
March 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pmHI KAREN,
Do you know which one of the Mineralize Skinfinish from this collection would be good for asian skin? im NC 40 ..The Refined Mineralize SF or the Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping xx
Melissa says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:38 amHey oh i’m so in love with refine… what is your opinion on the nail polish… are they good and do they last… don’t want to waste $11 for something that chips in two days…:P thanks for the post and swatches
Karen says
March 21st, 2009 at 8:50 amHi Melissa,
They wear time is just okay. I haven’t had the best luck with them when I wear them just by themselves. If you do decide to buy be sure to use a base coat and a top coat — I think that will help extend the wear time.
Rachael says
March 25th, 2009 at 11:10 amHey Karen!
Did you end up buying the Cakeshop shadestick? I bought it and am having trouble finding colours to pair it with! I find that the colour looked a lot better on my hand at the MAC store than it does on my eyelids, it’s so sheer on my lids! I hate returning products so I am trying to give it a chance, but I have run out of ideas!
Synaesthesia says
April 8th, 2009 at 3:30 amI love the cakeshop shadestick too, of coz I’ve grabbed one before it’s gone again.. kekeke.. I also bought the Perfect Topping MSF..