Monday, March 5, 2012

MAC Chenman Love and Water

MAC Chenman Love and Water is the last of the three new collections that was released last week from the MAC and one of the two that will be available at the counters.  This collection was created with fashion photographer Chen Man and there is a very evident Asian influence in the products and their presentation at the counter.  This is the only full color collection that has come out in the past week, the other two collections are very focused toward lip products but this collection contains products for the eyes, lips, nails, and face.  This collection is based off of Chen Man's obsession with love and water, hence the name.  I can see lots of blue shades in this collection, hence the obsession with the water.  I also see lots of pinks in this collection, showing the obsession with the love.

"East meets West.  A sensual colour collection created in collaboration with Beijing-born fashion photographer, Chen Men, inspired by her infatuation with love and water, yin and yang, pink and blue."  I love that this collection contains the Mineralize Eye Duos, it appears that MAC took this collaboration very seriously and created products that really were inspired by her infatuations.

MAC Chenman Love and Water collection!

Chenman Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo - In the spirit of MAC/Chen Man collaboration, two shades of Mineralize Eye Shadow - a melange and a solid - form the traditional Yin-Yang symbol.  The Chinese character for love is depicted in Chen Man's calligraphy on the outer sleeve.  Limited edition.
- Supersweet - Duo - half bronze, pink, gold melange/half solid gold pink
- Pink Union - Duo - half taupe, lavender, brown melange/half solid dark violet
- Love Cycle - Duo - half light blue, white, dark blue melange/half solid dark royal blue

Fluidline - Ultra-smooth, Fluidline's gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish.  Goes on "foolproof" with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action.  Long-wearing.  Smudge-proof.  Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes.  Brush sold separately.
- Waveline - navy blue with low level gold pearl
- Blacktrack - solid flat black

Chenman Pigment - This smoky blue pigment is a sparkling counterpart to the blue/pink palette of MAC Chenman collection.  The Chinese character for love, depicted on the outer sleeve, was created by Chen Man.  Limited edition.
- Naval Blue - deep smoky blue

Chenman Reflects Glitter - This sparkling blue shade of Reflects Glitter is specially selected to represent the element of water.  The Chinese character for love on the outer sleeve was created by Chen Man.  Limited edition.
- Reflects Blue - sparkling pale blue

Brow Set - A brush-on gel that strokes brows into shape.  Adds shine and style.  No flaking or stiffening.  Tinted or clear.  Also grooms lashes, sideburns, and facial hair.
- Clear - colour-free

Zoom Fast Black Lash - Deeply dark drama.  Same as Zoom Lash, but with carbon black pigment.  Saturates lashes with the richest black ever.  Creamy, velvety formula builds density and conditions.  Feels supple, light, flexible.  Ultra-sculpted brush embraces and separates each lash, hugging every curve.

Chenman Lipstick - A limited edition Lipstick that in shade, finish, and spirit is the perfect soulmate for the MAC Chenman palette.  The Chinese character for love, depicted on the outer sleeve, was created by Chen Man.
- Budding Love - pale lavender
- Force of Love - vivid honeysuckle pink

Chenman Lipglass - These sensuous limted edition shades of Lipglass are a perfect pairing for MAC Chenman Lipsticks.  For a softer, more playful look, wear solo.  The Chinese character for love is depicted in Chen Man's calligraphy on the outer sleeve.
- Budding Love - pale lavender
- Force of Love - vivid honeysuckle pink

Chenman Beauty Powder - Softly hued and lightly sparkling, this Beauty Powder reflects the artist's infatuation with the colour pink.  The Chinese character for love, depicted on the outer sleeve, was created by Chen Man.
- Play It Proper - pastel soft pink with sparkles

Chenman Gloss - A luminous addition to the limited edition collection, this colour-free gloss may be used to add a highly reflective highlight to lip, eye, or any part of the skin.  The Chinese character for love on the outer sleeve was created by Chen Man.

Chenman Nail Lacquer - A limited edition Nail Lacquer shaded to match the sensual spirit of the exclusive MAC Chenman collection.  The Chinese symbol for love appears on the outer sleeve.
- Pinkly Fresh - midtone blue pink
- Breezy Blue - dark blue

208 Angled Brow Brush - Applies colour to the brow.  Use to define or add "fill".  Its precise angled tip provides pro-style application.  Synthetic/natural blend fibre.  Use to apply powder, liquid, or cream products.

I was most interested in the Mineralize Eye Shadow Duos when I first started looking at this collection, I have never found one of these that I have liked enough to purchase it and therefore this is one product that I have never tried.  But these still aren't shades that I like enough to purchase so I won't be trying any of these, perhaps MAC's new Mineralize collection will be more to my liking.  The new Pigment and Glitter shades are the wrong shades for me to ever wear on my eyes so they are out also. 

The lip shades are going to be my best bet from this collection, I love all the pinks that are offered here and they will be perfect for this spring.  From the lipstick shades, I love Force of Love (the bright pink shade) and I want to try Budding Love at the counter to see how the pale lavender shade works on me.  The same two shades are offered in the Lipglass, I will buy the Force of Love shade and I am hoping that I can pull off Budding Love in this formula if the Lipstick doesn't work the way that I want it to.  The last two pieces of the collection that I am interested in are the Nail Lacquers, Breezy Blue is my favorite and the Pinkly Fresh will be a great shade for the spring.  Pinkly Fresh is not all that unique so I will be able to find a shade much like it if it is sold out by the time that I get to the counter.

This might be one of my favorite MAC collections of this season so far!

photo courtesy of MAC

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