Hiya! I raced to the MAC counter before work, whee! I wanted to catch a glimpse of today’s new releases. Here are product shots and swatches of Suite Array. Let me know what you think. I will also post shots and first impressions of the Cremesheen and Gold Fever collections later in the day.
Eye Shadow Suite ($16)
Blue Zone
- Small Pan: Deep grey/green with silver pearl
- Big Pan: Light ice blue with silver pearl
Counterparts
- Small Pan: Deep forest with gold pearl
- Big Pan: Mid-tone orange with gold pearl
Ocean 2
- Small Pan: Mid-tone blue with silver pearl
- Big Pan: Light blue with silver pearl
Rose Suites
- Small Pan: Intense blue pink
- Big Pan: Light yellow pink with silver pearl
Shallow V. Deep
- Small Pan: Bluish green with gold pearl
- Big Pan: Mint with silver pearl
Smoke & Ash
- Small Pan: Black with silver pearl
- Big Pan: Mid-tone grey silver pearl
Sweet Liaison
- Small Pan: Pale yellow with gold pearl
- Big Pan: Deep brown with gold pearl
Team Violets
- Small Pan: Dark burgundy with burgundy pearl
- Big Pan: Mid-tone violet with gold pearl
Pearlglide Eye Liner ($14)
- Bankroll: Rich green with bright green sparkle
- Black Russian: Black with navy blue glitter
- Fly-By-Blu: Light blue with blue glitter
- Miss Fortune: Eggplant with light pink glitter
- Molasses: Dirty brown mid-tone brown glitter
- Rave: Deep purple with purple glitter
- Spare Change: Mid-tone brown with copper glitter
- Wolf: Deep grey with gold glitter
Off to work, LE SIGH! Be back in a few. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Ms Britt says
September 25th, 2008 at 1:16 pmI LOVE the miss fortune eyeliner! And at $14, that’s a real steal! How big are the bottles?
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 1:23 pmHi Ms Britt,
It’s a normal length pencil. AND girrrrl… they don’t budge. I swear I still have those swatches on my hand, and I used a makeup removal wipe and have washed my hands about five times since I doing them earlier today. LOVING ‘EM!
Daya says
September 25th, 2008 at 1:34 pmI didn’t get to swatch Miss Fortune when visiting the counter today 🙁
The swatch shows it looking kind of lilac-y??
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 1:37 pmHi Daya,
Yup, it’s purple. I think it looks extra violet on me because my skin tends to bring out those tones.
Have you tried your Cremesheens yet?
Elle says
September 25th, 2008 at 1:43 pmI think I like the liners more than I like the shadows. What kind of finish do they have?
Also, I wish there was a really dark black liner in the collection. Like, Feline dark, but with more staying power…
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pmHi Elle,
The shadows are sheer and seem to be a bit chalkier than usual. I will have to work with them more… I’m a bit undecided about them at the moment.
The Pearlglide liners were LOVE though. They felt really smooth and had lots of lovely, shimmery pigmentation.
All Adither says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:10 pmOoooh. Going to have to check those out.
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Laurie says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:14 pmThe shadows aren’t that exciting to me – although I like the packaging. Reminds me of old school Clinque:)
The liners look cool – but they aren’t something I’d usually go for. I think I’ll save my dollars!
Chanel Holiday!! I already got my hands on the beiges de chanel quad and I’m itching to see the rest:)
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Glosslizard says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:20 pmI’m really not that thrilled by the shadow colors, but if the liners have good staying power, I may need to bag me a wolf! 🙂
Elle says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:39 pmThanks Karen! They look a bit chalky in the swatch photos, which is what I’m worried about. Excited to see what you do with them, though!
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:45 pmHi All Adither,
Yeah, the liners are fab! Have fun at the MAC counter. 🙂
Holly says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:50 pmHey Karen,
Im loving the look of the Spare Change liner it looks really nice and rich!!
Im not too taken by the shadows though, ive never really been a fan of duos, Sweet Liason looks nice but I think I have too many similar colours already!
How smooth and easy to apply do the liners feel? Im really loving my Power Khol in Feline at the moment it just glides on and the staying power is surprisingly good for such a soft pencil!
Jeanne says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:53 pmI have been longing for those eyeliners! They all look amazing (and I love eyeliner). Butbutbut I’m moving in a week and shouldn’t be buying new things… (but eyeliners are small, right? They won’t take up that much packing space…)
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Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:57 pmHi Laurie,
Oh yeah, the liners are very cool. I was surprised with how much staying power they had.
Did you get the European version of that quad with the round half domed shadows? I picked that up as a birthday present to myself in June and DAG NABBIT I can’t find it. *tears*
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 2:58 pmHi Glosslizard,
Yeah, they have great staying power… I’m looking at my hand right now and I still see the swatches.
Le sigh, the funny thing is I walk around all day practically dripping in glitter and nobody says anything about it, LOL!
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 3:00 pmHi Elle,
Well, they aren’t as emollient as a kohl liner, for sure, but they are definitely soft and pretty smooth for something with shimmer in it. They aren’t as chalky as the MAC glitter liners from last year’s Holiday release, fo’ sho.
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 3:02 pmHi Holly,
They do have shimmer in them so they aren’t as smooth as a regular kohl, but they’re pretty soft and they glide on easier than other shimmer/glitter liners from MAC that I’ve used in the past. I really like the subtle nature of the shimmer, too. It’s not gritty or in your face.
Eru says
September 25th, 2008 at 3:03 pmMolasses must be mine.
😀
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Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 3:03 pmHi Jeanne,
Good luck during the move… I hope it all goes smoothly. Hmm, maybe pick these up after you get settled in? That way you won’t have to worry about losing them.
p. potter says
September 25th, 2008 at 4:25 pmWhen I was at the MAC counter on Tuesday, the girl working there told me about the new lines. She said I should come back on Thursday…she was right!
Those Pearlglide Eyeliners look TO.DIE.FOR.!
She also let me in on a secret about a formerly discontinued product that will be coming back. She said she could get fired for telling me.
I hope she doesn’t!
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Brittany says
September 25th, 2008 at 5:27 pmOMG I have to get some of those eye liners. I love, love, love them. Black russian, rave, and bankroll all must be mine 😛
I’m also loving the Shallow V. Deep shadows. So pretty. I figured they’re be more expensive.
Brittany says
September 25th, 2008 at 5:28 pmEr..they’d be more expensive.
I think that’s what I meant:P I just got out of sitting in a long boring lecture for 3 hours. My brain is shot for evening.
parisb says
September 25th, 2008 at 6:15 pmEh that looks like a MAC shadow I could use and I like the concept! Thanks for sharing Karen
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lexi says
September 25th, 2008 at 6:25 pmugh so cruel! But I am proud that I went to the mall and purposely did not go into Macy’s so I wouldn’t look at this new collection – well bringing my cranky, hungry daughter with me helped!
me likey!
ME WANT!!!!
Lehea says
September 25th, 2008 at 7:45 pmThanks for the post. I think the only one I’d actually get is the team violets. Love purple eyeshadow!
Dao says
September 25th, 2008 at 8:39 pmI think I may like Black Russian. I don’t know what happens to MAC e/s lately but they don’t seem to be as good as they used to be anymore. So my money’s still in my pocket and I’m waiting patiently for MAC Ungaro collection 🙂
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Ellery says
September 25th, 2008 at 8:54 pmMAC always release the amazing things when I’m saving. *sigh*
I guess a couple won’t hurt.. Blue Zone, Rose Suites, and Team Violets can all be mine. The eyeliners are doin’ nothin’ for me.
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi Eru,
Make it so, girlfriend! 😉
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi P. Potter,
Now you’ve gotta share the secret!
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi Brittany,
All the shades are nice, but I think Bankroll is my fave. You won’t be disappointed when you see it in person!
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi ParisB.,
You’re welcome! 🙂 Lemme know if you end up picking any up.
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi Lexi,
Girl, you’ve got willpower. Aww… you have a lil’ MAC addict in training! Imagine the day when you both will be able to go to the MAC counter… how fun!
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi Lehea,
You’re welcome. 🙂 Yeah, that’s probably one of my faves. I dunno, the colors in general didn’t pop as much as I hoped they would.
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi Dao,
Me too! I can’t wait for Oct. 9. 🙂 Do you know what you’re getting?
Karen says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 pmHi Ellery,
Ahh, really? They’re really nice in person.
Glosslizard says
September 25th, 2008 at 9:33 pmThat’s because you ooze style and can pull such things off! 😉
Laurie says
September 26th, 2008 at 3:38 amKaren,
No, that sounds pretty though. I hope you find it! I picked it up at Saks – got some bday presents for folks and was enticed in the process:)
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Dao says
September 26th, 2008 at 5:42 amHi Karen,
I chatted with a MAC person online yesterday and she told me the Ungaro launch is going to be on 9/30. I’m planning to get Pure Rose lipstick and Essential Beige paint pot ‘cuz you know how much I like it 😀 How ’bout you?
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Karen says
September 26th, 2008 at 8:20 amHi Glosslizard,
Ha! Or people are used to me walking around looking like a glittery, slobbery mess… LOLOL. Welcome to my world!
Karen says
September 26th, 2008 at 8:20 amHi Laurie,
Me too. *tears* It’s somewhere up in this mess! 😉
I end up doing the same exact thing when I go holiday shopping. “One for you, one for me…
Karen says
September 26th, 2008 at 8:20 amHi Dao,
That’s probably the online launch date. Counter launches are usually the following Thursday, which pushes up the date 9/2. Gahh! So much MAC!
I will have to see it all in person first but I’m liking the lip products, blushes and the powder. 🙂
Daya says
September 26th, 2008 at 12:29 pmHi Karen!
Happy Friday!!
I did wear Fanfare yesterday after I bought it. Its almost a salmon pink on me but its pretty. 🙂
Have a great weekend!!
lexi says
September 26th, 2008 at 2:16 pmHey Lady!
I just wanted to report back to you – I did end up buying Smoke and Ash at the Bloomies MAC counter – the girls there rock – they babysat my daughter while I paid for my shadow! I can’t wait to play with this duo set – $15.50 for two shades – so worth it!!
MAC is evil – they seem to know when to release new colors when I’m trying to save my money!
Then we strolled (literally) to the NARS counter – bought Gothika gloss – LOVING it!
Marisol says
September 26th, 2008 at 9:22 pmI should have not seen this post. Oh man! I really want some of those pretty products.
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Karen B says
September 27th, 2008 at 8:16 amOMG. I love this collection. I am so going to wait three months for it *pouts* Can you believe the current lim ed collection out in Belgium is Cool Heat? Frickin’ Cool Heat!!! Summer’s over (well there never really was a summer but you get my point).
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Karen says
September 27th, 2008 at 10:25 amHi Daya,
Yay! I’m glad you like it. 🙂 You have a great weekend, too.
Karen says
September 27th, 2008 at 10:25 amHi Lexi,
I love the Bloomies MAC counter in SF! They are so fab… how cute that your baby girl (aka MAC Addict in Training!) was your partner in crime. 🙂
Oh Nars… have you tried their blushes? My two fave NARS blushes of all time are Amour and Torrid!
Karen says
September 27th, 2008 at 10:26 amHi Marisol,
LOL, just go in a play! You know you wanna…
Karen says
September 27th, 2008 at 10:26 amHi Karen B.,
Are you serious? Well, Cool Heat’s a good one at least, LOL. And, on the bright side, three months is a long time to make a decision as to what you want to get!
Karen B says
September 27th, 2008 at 11:08 pmI know. But still, it’s long.
Nearly off to Sevilla. On Tuesday. It’s so not sinking in. We have to perform the entire Requiem by Mozart… twice. I’m pretty nervous. Let’s hope I can find a MACstore there that is a bit before Belgium’s… lol
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Natalie says
September 28th, 2008 at 10:26 pmI went beyonf my budget to get these new eyeliners, and let me tell you, they are sooooo worth it! They are so beautiful with fabulous staying power. They don’t move, smudge, budge entill you take them off. Yet they go on so creamy smooth. I love all the colors, and I did get all 8, plus I got a couple of sets, since they are a limited edition! Wish MAC would keep them on as their permanent product. Get these you guys, they are gorgeous!! I’m not too much into eyeshadow, but wear liner everyday, and mascara. These by far are the best eyeliners MAC came out with. LOVE THEM!!!!!!