Sushi Blumen » Retrospeck http://www.sushiblumen.com A MAC junkie's bad attempts at good makeup and more! Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:17:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 MAC Cham Pale Collection Swatches http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/12/30/mac-cham-pale-collection-swatches/ http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/12/30/mac-cham-pale-collection-swatches/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:14:00 +0000 admin http://www.sushiblumen.com/?p=1077 UPS man was kind and brought my MAC Pro package today! :) So time for some swatches of stuff I bought from the Cham Pale collection that released on December 26th!!

MAC Dangerous Cuvée Paint Pot
Description: Frosted cool grey. (LE: Cham Pale)
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MAC I Get No Kick Eye Kohl
Description: Metallic nude (LE: Cham Pale)
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MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
Description: Beached blonde (Lustre, Permanent)
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MAC NC15/NW20 Chromagraphic Pencil
Description: A highly pigmented wood-clenched pencil with a firm lead and silky soft application. Use for outlining, defining and drawing. (PRO, Permanent)

Swatching procedure: My skintone is a MAC NW20 (maybe a bit lighter due to it being winter). Retrospeck is applied over Painterly paint pot, so results may be different if applied on bare skin. All photos taken under “natural light” bulbs, which mimic natural daylight.

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I Get No Kick currently sold out on MAC’s website, and I can see why! I think it’ll be the perfect eye kohl for brightening and highlighting my eyes (besides my usual NC15/NW20 pencil that I use on my waterline). Tomorrow I might use Dangerous Cuvée for both work and then my NYE look. Very excited to play around with these new products! ‘Bout damn time I got some new MAC :D

Retrospeck I use as a highlight color often. For being a lustre finish, it doesn’t get too messy on my face.

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I’m just sitting around the house today, so nothing special.  Just felt like having a bit of makeup on.  And using some unused stuff.  :)

Eyes

  • MAC Cakeshop Shadestick
  • MAC Hypnotizing Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • Make Up For Ever Last Fibers
  • MAC Plush Lash Mascara

    • I took some photos, but they looked poo :(

    So finally MAC is releasing a product this year I am actually really excited for. Dangerous Curvee paint pot! Comes out next weekend, and I cannot wait to order it! I’ve been in such a makeup slump for the last 6 months or so, but this excites me.

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    Face

  • MAC Mineralize SPF15 Foundation/Loose in Medium
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Blonde

    • Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Quarry Eyeshadow
  • MAC Shale Eyeshadow
  • MAC Twinks Eyeshadow
  • MAC Patina Eyeshadow
  • MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
  • MAC Brow Set in Clear
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • MAC Plush Lash Mascara

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    ]]>     http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/12/09/bland-neutral-look/feed/ 0     I made mud… http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/11/08/i-made-mud/ http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/11/08/i-made-mud/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:40:36 +0000 admin http://www.sushiblumen.com/?p=1047 But I think I managed to salvage it. It was a bit scary for awhile, but a MAC Wipe and tons of blending saved the day. First time using either of these pigments, so I wasn’t expecting Blue Brown to look so red on my skin…

    Face

  • MAC Mineralize SPF15 Foundation/Loose in Medium
  • MAC Studio Finish Skin Corrector in Pure Orange
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Redhead

    • Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Blue Brown Pigment
  • MAC Deep Blue Green Pigment
  • MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Binge
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
  • MAC Brow Set in Clear
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • MAC Plush Lash Mascara

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    Eh, it has potential.

    At least I’m using up some of this stuff I’ve had a year or longer, but have never used. I actually surprised myself last time I was in a MAC store a few weeks ago… (MAC Pro in Las Vegas) I didn’t buy a single thing! All I did was renew my pro card. Quite weird… I walked around, but didn’t see anything I couldn’t live without. Plus it was mad crowded, as it was a Saturday evening, so I think that also influenced my decision not to buy.

    ]]>     http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/11/08/i-made-mud/feed/ 0     Look for October 4, 2010 http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/10/04/look-for-october-4-2010/ http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/10/04/look-for-october-4-2010/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:17:56 +0000 admin http://www.sushiblumen.com/?p=1000 Face

  • MAC Mineralize SPF15 Foundation/Loose in Medium
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping

    • Eyes

  • MAC Artifact Paint Pot
  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Swish Eyeshadow
  • MAC Sketch Eyeshadow
  • MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
  • MAC Brow Set in Clear
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • MAC Plush Lash Mascara

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    ]]>     http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/10/04/look-for-october-4-2010/feed/ 0     Lustre Love http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/07/23/lustre-love/ http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/07/23/lustre-love/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:56:07 +0000 admin http://www.sushiblumen.com/?p=970 It’s MAC most hated eyeshadow formulation… and I gave it lovin’ today. It’s not terrible, except for the glitter bomb that explodes on my face when I apply it…

    Face

  • MAC Mineralize SPF15 Foundation/Loose in Medium
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping

    • Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Expensive Pink Eyeshadow
  • MAC Mulch Eyeshadow
  • MAC Honey Lust Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon
  • MAC Brow Set in Clear
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • MAC Plush Lash Mascara

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    After about an hour or so of wear the Mulch in my outer V really faded, but it’s still a nice look. Honey Lust is a really pretty color, just wish it didn’t get glitter everywhere.

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    Face

  • MAC Mineralize SPF15 Foundation/Loose in Medium
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping

    • Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Expensive Pink Eyeshadow
  • MAC Shale Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • MAC Pearlglide Eye Liner in Rave
  • MAC Brow Set in Clear
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • MAC Plush Lash Mascara

    • Lips

  • MAC Prrr Lipglass

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    I just love it! This also the first time I am posting up a look using Shale. I use Shale a lot, but never seem to post those looks. I’ll have to do it more often :)

    ]]>     http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/07/22/963/feed/ 0     Another take on yesterday’s scheme http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/07/02/another-take-on-yesterdays-scheme/ http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/07/02/another-take-on-yesterdays-scheme/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:09:03 +0000 admin http://www.sushiblumen.com/?p=911 Face

  • MAC Mineralize SPF15 Foundation/Loose in Medium
  • MAC Studio Finish Skin Corrector in Pure Orange
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20
  • MAC Powder Blush in Cantaloupe

    • Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Patina Eyeshadow
  • MAC Copperplate Eyeshadow
  • MAC Espresso Eyeshadow
  • MAC Omega Eyeshadow
  • MAC Orb Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • MAC NC15/NW20 Chromagraphic Pencil
  • MAC Brow Set in Clear
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • MAC Plush Lash Mascara

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    ]]>     http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/07/02/another-take-on-yesterdays-scheme/feed/ 0     Bringing out the color… http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/03/21/bringing-out-the-color/ http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/03/21/bringing-out-the-color/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:43:20 +0000 admin http://www.sushiblumen.com/?p=786 Sundays are my day off, so I took the chance to do a look I wouldn’t otherwise do, especially for. Decided to give a blue look another chance. I’m STILL finding blues awkward :(

    (Nothing on my face today… just eyes)

    Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Fade Eyeshadow
  • MAC Aquadisiac Eyeshadow
  • MAC Deep Truth Eyeshadow
  • MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
  • MAC Cloudbound Eyeshadow
  • MAC Auto-de-blu Technakohl Liner
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

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    Different I suppose :)

    The last few days of work last week I did this look:

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    Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Woodwinked Eyeshadow
  • MAC Tempting Eyeshadow
  • MAC Soft Brown Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow

    • I love it! I think it might become my “routine” look for work, maybe with substitutes here and there for some of the colors. It’s quick and easy, and all of those shades easily blend together, so I don’t have to spend a lot of time blending out difficult finishes.

    ]]>     http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/03/21/bringing-out-the-color/feed/ 0     Loathing Honey Lust… http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/02/02/loathing-honey-lust/ http://www.sushiblumen.com/2010/02/02/loathing-honey-lust/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:32:18 +0000 admin http://www.sushiblumen.com/?p=626 The topic of MAC’s Honey Lust eyeshadow came up last night when I was formspringing my friend… realizing I haven’t used it in literally years (that I can remember), I decided I’d give it a try today. I really loathe that eyeshadow, I really do. It’s just about the only MAC eyeshadow I’ll flat out say I hate. And guess what? Still loathe it. I think I ended up with more fallout all over my face than I did with actual product on my lid… sucks, because it is a pretty color! It’s just a glitterbomb. I suppose I could try applying it wet, but is it worth that amount of effort?!

    I paired it with Trax so I could have a look of what seems to be MAC’s two most hated eyeshadows according to people on the forums, heh. Now I do like Trax, so all hope wasn’t lost today!

    Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot
  • MAC Honey Lust Eyeshadow
  • MAC Trax Eyeshadow
  • MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow
  • MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Eldorado
  • MAC Brow Set in Clear
  • Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

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