I HAVE A VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE: I am hosting my FIRST GIVEAWAY!
- Mac Cosmetics Pure Heroine Perfume
- Pure Heroine Laurie B
- Mac Cosmetics Pure Heroine Brightening
- Pure Heroine Extended
After much anticipation I finally decided to pickup Mac Pure Heroine from Lorde. Ok so let’s start off with the original Heroine. Heroine was a greatly loved limited edition lipstick that MAC decided to make permanent after great demand. As a New Zealander and a budding makeup artist, I had to pick one of these up. Holy crap I’m excited. Here I’ve swatched MAC Heroine (left) and MAC Pure Heroine (right) to compare the two. MAC Heroine is much more matte, and a little more purple. MAC Pure Heroine is an amplified finish, and it is the most amazing velvety texture.
Recently I had to make an EMERGENCY MAC PURCHASE (!) and thought I’d carpe diem the opportunity to pick up TWO of a certain lipstick colour so I could GIVE ONE AWAY. ARE YOU EXCITED YET?! ARE YOU SICK OF ME TYPING IN CAPS LOCK YET??! DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS??!
Naturally, I’m talking about the MAC x Lorde Pure Heroine lipstick, which is very wittily titled. As a New Zealander and a budding makeup artist, I had to pick one of these up.
Holy crap I’m excited. Here I’ve swatched MAC Heroine (left) and MAC Pure Heroine (right) to compare the two. MAC Heroine is much more matte, and a little more purple. MAC Pure Heroine is an amplified finish, and it is the most amazing velvety texture.
The colour is kind of like they added a tiny bit of Rebel to MAC Heroine and then made the finish FANTASTIC. They could have just as easily called it “Winter Heroine” because it has that wintery-berry feel while still retaining that Heroine quality.
This is Pure Heroine on my face. It’s much more of a satiny finish than Heroine as you can see, and it feels a little more moisturizing. I am in LOVE with this colour, and I feel like it’s one I’ve been trying to recreate for a long time. GOOD WORK LORDE, GOOD WORK MAC.
Now YOU have the chance to win a MAC x Lorde Pure Heroine lipstick for yourself. Just jump on over here to enter! There are bonus entries for tweeting about the giveaway too so get tweeting and make sure you’re following my Facebook page for more updates.
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THANK YOU TO YOU ALL FOR BEING TOP NOTCH READERS AND BEST OF LUCK FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
MAC Cosmetics has long been an innovator in the cosmetics industry, and they haven't stopped creating cool, new products for their loyal customers. The MAC Shadescents are new fragrances inspired by the brand's most iconic lipstick shades and to promote them, they've asked celebrity icons to help. The MAC Shadescents ambassadors are a killer collection of influencers whose personalities shine through the different lipstick-themed shades the brand is crafting.
The Shadescents are set to debut online at Macy's and MAC on Nov. 30, but if fans of the brand want to smell the scents in-store before purchasing, they can head into a MAC on Dec. 8 for the full shopping experience. Until then, shoppers can check out how some of the ambassadors feel about their new favorite scents.
The Shadescents come in six different fragrances all inspired by the vibes given off by their namesake iconic MAC lipsticks. Velvet Teddy, Ruby Woo, Creme De Nude, Lady Danger, My Heroine, and Candy Yum-Yum are the six lippies being converted into fragrances, and they've all got very personalized notes based on the color of the lippies. From the sexy vibe of Creme de Nude to the fun and flirty hue of Candy Yum-Yum, there's a scent for everyone.
Who are the Shadescents ambassadors, though? It's a diverse group.
1. Crème D’Nude
1. Kacey Musgraves
This outspoken country singer is a killer ambassador.
2. Arielle Charnas
This blogger's got serious style.
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3. Lustrelux
She's seriously one of the most talented influencers.
2. Velvet Teddy
1. Ashley Benson
This Pretty Little Liars star is the perfect choice.
2. EJ Johnson
Rich Kids of Beverly Hills alum EJ Johnson is just as fab as this new scent.
3. Christen Dominique
Velvet Teddy is Dominique's staple shade, so this may just be her staple fragrance now.
Ruby Woo
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1. Tracee Ellis Ross
Ross knows this shade is many things, just like her.
2. GiGi Gorgeous
This incredible activist and influencer is the embodiment of MAC.
3. IAMKARENO
Karen Yeung's style is everything, and so is her shade of choice.
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Lady Danger
1. Bella Thorne
This talented actress is a perfect MAC ambassador.
2. Dascha Polanco
Polanco knows that Lady Danger is all about being fearless.
3. Desi Perkins
Perkins is all about that danger.
Candy Yum Yum
1. Blac Chyna
Chyna is all about that strong but feminine fragrance of Candy Yum Yum.
2. Kelly Osbourne
Who doesn't love the gorgeous pink of Candy Yum-Yum?
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3. Kandee Johnson
This bubbly, lovable influencer was a no-brainer.
Heroine
1. Justine Skye
Pure Heroine Extended
Skye is all about the unique, and that's why people love her.
2. Gabriel Zamora
Zamora keeps things bold, just like Heroine.
These celebrities and influencers are from diverse backgrounds with killer experiences, and their positions as MAC Ambassadors is perfect.
Images: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics