MAC Archie's Girls Collection...It's still not over

To see my previous posts on this collection, click here or here.

Just when I thought I was close to being done stalking this collection, I return to post more goodies. I made, yet another trip to my local MAC counter, only to learn that many of the items from this collection are still in stock. I decided to take a closer look at some of the products that I passed on, in addition to finally picking up the eyeshadow palettes from this collection.

 

I’ve had some time to play around with my new found goodies, and I’m ready to share my experience.

 

Let's start with the lip products...




Mall Madness (right) and Stay Sweet (left)




Stay Sweet lipgass (a light lavendar pink)



Mall Madness (a midtone pink violet)



Stay Sweet (right) and Mall Madness (left) swatched with Flash



Stay Sweet (right) and Mall Madness (left) swatched without Flash

 

 

 



Now for the eyeshadows...



Spoiled Rich (right) and Caramel Sundae (left)



Caramel Sundae: Cheryl Chic, Dreammaker, Caramel Sundae, and Showstopper



Spoiled Rich: Pin-up Purple, Spoiled Rich, Ron Ron Run, and Gravel



Look created using the Caramel Sundae Palette.
Caramel Sundae (lid color), Cheryl Chic (inner corner),
Showstopper (outer-v and crease color), and
Dreammaker (brow bone/highlight color)



Look created using the Spoiled Rich Palette.
Spoiled Rich (lid color), Pin-up Purple (inner corner),
Ron Ron Run (outer-v and crease color), and
Gravel (outer-v color)

 

These eyeshadows were very easy for me to apply.  I didn't experience any trouble with the pigmentation, build of color, or even blending.  It was refreshing to know that these were palettes that I could create complete and cohesive looks with.  With many of the palettes I've purchased in the past, I found myself reaching for other colors to complete an eyeshadow look.  These palettes may actually make great travel companions for me, with their compact size, handy mirror to see my work, and will be great for day to night looks.

 

 

I won't suggest that I'm done with this collection (especially judging from the number of posts I've dedicated to MAC's Archie's Girls), so...stay tuned.

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MAC's Archie's Girls Collection

MAC’s Archie’s Girls Collections invokes the nostalgia of childhood, standing in the grocery store checkout line, waiting to purchase the newest comic release.  I’ll admit that it was only weeks ago that I learned of the anticipated launch of this collection, although there have been press releases dating back to last summer.

I pounced on MAC’s website and signed up to be updated on the launch of the Archie’s Girls Collection and yesterday, I was ripped from my nap when I received the text.  By the time I was coherent enough to check the website, some of the most coveted items from the collection had already sold out, even though the collection has yet to launch in stores.

Today, I scurried to my local MAC counter and expressed my exasperation over needing to see these products in person.  I have come across a couple of blogs with the most wonderful and complete look at the collection, including swatches, but I could not find anyone of a similar skin color to myself.  I’m a shopper who needs to see, smell, and swatch a collection…okay, maybe not smell…before I buy it.  One of the MA’s ran to the stockroom and grabbed the bag of products.  I could tell that I was the first person to swatch the products as there were no visible signs of trauma to the products.  I also noticed that the pearlmatte face powders were not in the bag (I later learned that they had not been unboxed yet and I was only able to stick around for the unboxing of one of the two powders). 

Below, you will find the images of the swatches I took on my cell phone...I know...I know...not ideal, but here you go...

The Lippies...





Archie's Girls Lipstick swatches...Left Column features Veronica's lipsticks in shades, featured from top to bottom Boyfriend Stealer, Ronnie Red, and Daddy's Little Girl.
The Right Column features Betty's shades, Oh Oh Oh, Betty Bright, and Girl Next Door.

 






Archie's Girls Lipglass swatches.  Top row features Betty's shades and bottom row features Veronica's shades.
Betty: (from left to right) Summer Sweetheart, Stay Sweet, and Kiss & Don't Tell
Veronica: Mall Madness, Feelin' So Good, and Strawberry Malt.


Now, I must say that I personally, am not the biggest fan of hand swatches, but today it was a necessary evil. I was lucky enough to be able to see the products, but overjoyed at the opportunity to swatch them before the actual store launch. The lipsticks seem to be pretty opaque and one color seems to disappear on my hand altogether.

What can I say about the lipglasses...they are downright delicious.  I was especially drawn to "Kiss & Don't Tell".

The Eyes…




Caramel Sundae Eyeshadow Palette: Cheryl Chic, Dreammaker, Caramel Sundae, and Showstopper.




Spoiled Rich Eyeshadow Palette: Pin-up Purple, Spoiled Rich, Ron Ron Run, and Gravel (flash).




Betty and Veronica's Pigments: Cheers My Dear, Lucky in Love, Black Poodle, and Magic Spells (flash).

Betty's Caramel Sundae eyeshadow palette seems like the perfect band of neutrals to wear for an everyday look, while Ronnie's palette seems to lean more toward the dramatic, sultry, night on the town appeal.  As far as the pigments...it amazes me  that "Frenemies" such as Betty and Veronica, would have products that seem to complement eachother so well.  I'm interested in seeing the creativity that comes from these pigments.  I haven't seen a look produced with the pigments yet.

The Face…




Powder Blush: Cream Soda and Prom Princess (swatched heavily).





Betty's Pearlmatte Face Powder: Flatter Me.




Betty's Pearlmatte Face Powder: Flatter Me (with flash).

When I saw promo pics of Betty's Cream Soda blush, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it.  Some images seem to make this blush lean more orange and warm.  I'm not sure that translates on the hand  swatches I posted.  I think Veronica's Prom Princess will probably be the most universal when it comes to skin color.

I was only able to swatch one of the two Pearlmattes that were released with this collection.  As you can see in the first image, Betty's face powder in "Flatter Me" appears to do just that; however in the image with flash, it does give a white cast.  Product placement will be key when it comes to using this beauty.




Growing up, I've always though of myself as a "Betty" girl.  I appreciated her easy-going/girl-next-door personality as opposed to the posh and pompous Veronica Lodge, so it pains me to say that I actually found myself more in love with Veronica's side of the collection.

Which way will you go?

 

For a complete look at promo pics, visit Chic Profile or MAC Cosmetics.  To see pictures of the products and swatches of the full line, visit Karen at Makeup and Beauty Blog.  Please note some images were captured with a flash while others were not due to the auto setting on the phone.

 

For Updates on Swatches/Reviews for the products featured in this collection, check the following posts:

MAC Archie's Girls...Part 1.1

MAC Archie's Girls Collection...It's still not over

 

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