RiRi Hearts

Hey MAC collection, you 'da one!! I don't usually look at packaging and while I super duper love Rihanna, I always look at the product qualities. But based on the colors and the impressive matte finish as always from MAC, I am definitely buying the whole collection (friends in the US, I'm willing to buy this 2x its worth! haha please let me know)

Bronze and cool coral combine for a Powder Blush Duo in the unforgettable Hibiscus Kiss, while Retro Matte Lipsticks in RiRi Boy, Heaux and the instant classic RiRi Woo make a statement against sheer, shimmering skin highlighted with rose gold Lustre Drops. Exclusively online.

Availability: North America June 18, 2013 at www.maccosmetics.com at NOON EST, 1.800.588.0070; International June 2013 at www.maccosmetics.com, 1.800.588.0070. (source)

What really strikes me is the limited lipstick line, all with Retro Matte finishes. Riri Boy and Heaux are quite unique in a sense that Riri Boy is a matte version of Up The Amp and Heaux is a completely new color. Riri Woo is very similar to Ruby Woo, thus the name, but based on blog reviews I've researched, the former is quite darker and cooler in tone.

• RiRi Woo Matte cool red (Retro Matte)
• RiRi Boy Matte vivid lavender (Retro Matte)
• Heaux Matte berry (Retro Matte)

As I've said, I'm buying the whole range which is being launched in other countries as a Summer 2013 collection. How can I? =( Below is MAC's look for Rihanna where the focal point is really the lips.

I've heard that MAC is selling in the Diamonds World Tour so since Philippines is included in this, I have a chance right? It's so expensive though!

Nonetheless, Temperature Rising, which is also a Summer collection and which has been recently launched in the Philippines in almost all MAC stores, is average for me, but I like the concept of sultry shades.

Summer's most sensual scene is captured in sultry shades of Lipstick, Lipglass and Nail Lacquer shimmering with seductive allure and Powder Blush glowing in peach satin and berry pink frost. Eye Shadow Quads and Powerchrome Eye Pencil create sleek, smoky eyes - all in limited-edition soft-touch bronze packaging.(source)

What do you think? Nonetheless, I'm loving the All About Orange collection which I'll publish in a few ;)

Reunited With The Flawless

When I was in high school, and all I knew was the smoky eyes, I bought my first makeup book and it was Laura Mercier's. I wasn't aware yet of her great talent as makeup artist and beauty maverick but that book actually pushed me to pursue careers in cosmetics because I was really inspired by her philosophy, professional life and her signature technique - The Flawless - a simple, clean and transformed look . From the book, "The New Beauty Secrets", she said that any reader can consider her as mentor after reading everything and I was so lucky to complete it!

Because for her, beauty is so much deeper than lipstick and powder and I very much agree! "It comes from a little door that opens our minds and helps us celebrate our differences and find pride in our uniqueness" Her ways of doing make-up are very much aligned with this because as you can see below from the book, she has various make-up techniques to different eyes, lip shapes, colors because after all, we are all different!

So when Laura Mercier cosmetics invited me to their holiday launch, didn't think twice! I would love being reunited (after all the makeup brands I've met) and I really owe a lot to her and to her book! And sure it was a very fulfilling and as always, insightful event from Laura.

Used a statement color on the lips! Love the total look! Reds and warm colors go well together!

It was a fun afternoon with friends and artists! After the workshop roamed around and tested Laura's newest products which you'll see later!

beuaty bloggers Earth, Marj, Angel and Martha!

Hi Paul and Alyssa!

Lissa and Angel!

Ana who took great pictures of the event (I grabbed some haha), Sarah Tirona, Bec San Diego and Paul!

The Laura Mercier - Rustan's Team! (Kwa is so kulit and cute!!)

Yummy from East Cafe!

Was looking at this while eating! It's Laura's version of the Naked palette but this limited edition features a dozen of Laura's hand- selected Eye Colours, in both shimmer and matte finishes.

Laura's newest lip color collection which I've featured here!

Just through this photo, you can see the intense color and creamy texture! Review soon!

more new products and lines from Laura!

My top picks: Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Liners in fab colors (upper right), Petite Baked Eye Colour Trio- Wet/Dry (lower left) and the Color-to-go portable paletted for cheeks, lips and eyes (second to the left)! Reviews soon also!

Of course, the newest Art Deco Muse collection! I love the reds and golds here!

Base! I really Laura's concealers and foundations! This is the new The Flawless Face Book, a palette featuring four of Laura Mercier's best- selling complexion products namely Tinted Moisturizer Compact, Mineral Pressed Powder, Secret Concealer, and Secret Camouflage! I really neeed to buy this one!

A first from Laura: Bath & Body collection! I've read from her biography that she's really into scents and shower products so this was not a surprise! I smelled the cremes, candles, perfumes and the gels and oh, the scents are very unique like there's Coconut, Pistachio, etc!!!! WOW!!

I tested the Petite Baked Eye Color on Ana and it was super nice! The color and shimmers are good! Perfect also with the nude lipstick we tested from the Creme Smooth collection!

Can't to review and use these for my LOTD's. Thanks Laura Mercier for inviting me and it was pleasure being reunited with yo. And oh, you should visit Rustan's Shangri-la to get free foundation primer (until supplies last) #lauramercierflawlesshitsmanila ;)