Blogosphere Buzz : MAC To The Beach Collection

The much anticipated MAC collection, To The Beach, is definitely not disappointing. The summer collection launched in U.S./Canada a few days ago, and most of the collection had already sold out online and in stores. This is one of the biggest collections that MAC had came out with recently, with 31 products debuting all at once. The retro and summer themed packaging attracted many attention, and certain items, such as the Marine Life Highlight Power ($26), has been the talk of the blogosphere world. Unfortunately, the collection is flying off the shelve so quick that if you are interested in any of the products, go get it now.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the highlight powder. However, both my MAC counter and MAC store said that they are expecting another shipment of Marine Life soon, so if any of you ladies is still looking for it, call your MAC and ask about their restock date. Luckily, I was able to get everything else on my wishlist from this collection.


Blush

• Hipness ($18.50) : is a very beautiful coral blush with pink undertone. It was originally released with the Fafi Collection. The subtle golden shimmer in the blush is very pretty but not overwhelming. This is the blush to have for the summer.

Eyeshadow

• Firecracker ($14.50) : is a coral shade with a very strong orange undertone. Under certain lightening, it is almost an orange color. It has very high pigmentation and shows up beautifully.
• Sweet & Punchy ($14.50) : is a very unique yellowish green color. It is the most anticipated shade from this collection and is definitely not something that you usually see from MAC. It is very similar to Nars Rated R Duo Eyeshadow ($32), which has a much stronger greenish tone.

Lipstick

• Thrills ($14) : is a very pretty rosy red color with golden shimmer and a bronze undertone. The color is a perfect shade to hit the beach with.

Lipgloss

• Easy Lounger ($14) : is a baby pink shade with silver shimmer. It's not something special and can be easily duped. The color is also very sheet. I got it only because I had some B2M empties. Otherwise, I probably would have just skipped this.
• Flurry of Fun ($14) : is a peachy color with very beautiful teal shimmer. It is also very sheer but the teal shimmer is very unique. This is my favorite out of the 3 lipglosses.
• Splashing ($14) : is a blue toned pink shade. It can easily duped and would be nice to pair with Angel lipstick ($14).

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Tokidoki Prisma Lip Gloss Makes Me Proud To say "I Have Burgers On My Lips"

Many of you have already read my review on the Tokidoki Fantastico Lip Stain ($15), and you didn't really think that I would have left the collection with just one product right? Well, the second cutie up for test is the Prisma Lip Gloss ($15, 16 shades) in the color Burger, which is a bright orange shade.

More about the brand: Mischief abounds in the magical world of tokidoki, where one glance is never enough. Creator and Italian artist Simone Legno brings his cult-favorite designs and colorful interpretation of life to a new makeup and accessories line that exposes the criminally cute and irresistibly edgy sides of beauty. Presented exclusively at Sephora, this Japanese-inspired collection captures the true spirit of tokidoki: Every day brings another opportunity to dream.

I don't remember why I picked Burger out of all the shades, but I think the names of these lovely tubes really caught my attention. I mean, who doesn't want to say, "I'm wearing burger on my lips" (laughing out loud at my geekiness ).

The first thing that I saw when I grabbed the lipgloss is that it is big, definitely a giant among my small MAC ones. Size wise, these Tokidoki lipglosses are comparable to LipFusion Color Shine ($38, 14 shades), which I have reviewed one of its colors (Sun) before. These may not be the most convenient ones to carry around, but at least you know you are getting a bargain with the much bigger tubes.

As with other products in the new Tokidoki collection, Prisma Lip Gloss comes with unspeakable cuteness and are scented with sweet and fruity fragrances. I guess sometimes it is ok for burgers to taste like candies. The color pigmentation is quite sheer but is very nice because certain shades (Adios, Ninja Dog, SANDy) worry me a bit if the finish is too bright. What I especially love about this product is the fact that it doesn't settle into fine lines and really makes my lips look fuller. It gives you the kind of glossy and sexy lips that every girl adores.

One unique feature of the Prisma Lip Gloss that I want to mention is its applicator. Unlike the usual brush or sponge tips, these lipglosses come with paddle applicators. It did felt a bit awkward at first and took me few tries to get used to it, but the paddle tips actually work wonderfully and apply products evenly onto the lips. As you can see, my praise for this is nonstop. If you are interested in this new makeup line, definitely give the lip gloss a try.

Left: Tokidoki Prisma Lip Gloss (Burger)

Pick It or Not ? 

• Quality: 45 (out of 50)  
• Packaging: 20 (out of 20)  
• Price: 20 (out of 20)   
• User Friendly: 5 (out of 5)   
• Availability: 5 (out of 5)

Angela's Ultimate Pick: A

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Tokidoki Fantastico Lip Stain : Fantastic On My Lips But Reminds Me of That Movie (Gone In 60 Seconds)

I apologize again that due to a family emergency, my absence from blogging had to be extended for a bit longer, but everything is good now. I am so excited to be back because I have so much to share with you all. The mega cute and dreamy makeup line Tokidoki, created by artist Simone Legno, brings wonderland to Sephora. And it is no doubt that the limited edition collection has been the talk of the town. As the usual me who is a big sucker for girly packaging, I couldn't resist the temptation and picked up a few from the recently launched line.

More about the brand: Mischief abounds in the magical world of tokidoki, where one glance is never enough. Creator and Italian artist Simone Legno brings his cult-favorite designs and colorful interpretation of life to a new makeup and accessories line that exposes the criminally cute and irresistibly edgy sides of beauty. Presented exclusively at Sephora, this Japanese-inspired collection captures the true spirit of tokidoki: Every day brings another opportunity to dream.

The first up for test is the Fantastico Lip Stain ($15, 5 shades) in Cactus Friends, which is a bright coral color.

I have to admit that I was never a lip stain girl. I actually don't really understand why some people like them. Lip stains are usually very dry, lack in variety of colors, and often stain my lips. So I really didn't have high hopes for the Tokidoki one.

However, the packing is indeed awfully cute. It shapes like a marker and applies like one. The pointed tip is also very easy and convenient to use. The lip stain is very small and slim, so it can fit into any pockets and would be perfect to toss in your purse. What I like about this more than other lip stains I've tried is the fact that it is not as drying as the others. The color pigmentation is also buildable for both subtle or dramatic looks. It does take a few practices to achieve an even finish, but the result is well worth it. Plus, I don't often find bright reds suite me, but I actually love how Cactus Friends looks on my lips.

Of course then, certain features of the lip stain also annoys me a little. One downside that I noticed is that the marker seems to dry up quite fast, although I always keep the cap on. At this rate, the stain would be out in a few weeks, which with a not-so-low price tag, it just doesn't seem worth it to me. And on top of all these, the major weak point is the fact that the lip stain is not really long-lasting. If you think this is as enduring as the MAC Pro Longwear Lipstain Marker ($16, 9 shades), well, you really need to think twice. This lip stain fades away in just a few hours, and even some minor drinking or eating will rube the colors off. Sure, the color enduring ability is slightly higher than a regular lipstick, but not that much better.

Middle: Tokidoki Fantastico Lip Stain (Cactus Friends)

Just applied:

After lunch:

Pick It or Not ? 

• Quality: 35 (out of 50)  
• Packaging: 20 (out of 20)  
• Price: 18 (out of 20)   
• User Friendly: 5 (out of 5)   
• Availability: 5 (out of 5)

Angela's Ultimate Pick: B

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