M·A·C Reel Sexy

M·A·C Reel Sexy

RSVP now for a private screening starring an iconic model as big as anyone who’s ever graced the screen: Kristen McMenamy, photographed and filmed by Miles Aldridge. What is she watching as she laughs, cries and sits mesmerized in a surreal cinema where popcorn is pink, fingernails fierce and the wardrobe minimal? Obviously, it’s REEL SEXY. Miss McMenamy’s bright, bold and brilliant look features a colour collection of enigmatic Eye Shadow Duos, Vivid Lipstick, Creamsheen Glass, Eye Kohl, Powder Blush, Lighscapade Mineralize Skinfinish, Nail Lacquer and Zoom Lash. -- MAC Cosmetics

Sure to be a hit, M·A·C's Reel Sexy is full of corals, purples and blues -- colors that embody fearlessness yet has something for everybody. This collection is quintessential M·A·C in the sense that it doesn't disappoint with pigment and color. While the products aren't new to the line, there are a few items that I'd highly recommend.

M·A·C eye kohl in Heirloom (highly metallicized greyed lavendar) and Hyacinth (a dirtied mid-tone blue). Hyacinth is definitely a must have due to it's deepness. I see this being used on the lower lash line, slightly smoked out.

Ah, yes, the nail polishes. All of these are amazing and I can't say get one without the other. From left to right: In the Dark...Purple (vivid violet), Screening Room (bright mid-tone teal), and Vivid Effect (vivid orange coral). All three are creme formulas - the best in my opinion - meaning they apply smoothly and look great with two coats.

This is creme de la creme (get it?) in the collection. M·A·C's Cremesheen Glasses are my favorites because they're pigmented and can replace lipstick in a snap!From top to bottom: Cinestyle (mid-tone grey violet), Colour Saturation (dark cool wine), Star Quality (bright orange coral), and Private Screening (mid-tone peach). I love Star Quality but the winner here is Colour Saturation. Such a deep wine looks great against dark skin and can stand alone with neural eye makeup and slightly bronzed cheeks. I'm not normally one for wines but this one doesn't look too dark on.

The lipsticks in this collection are nice to haves in the collection. From left to right: Reel Sexy (light bright coral) this is an amplified formula meaning it's creamy and applies slightly smoothly. Watch Me Simmer is a bright pink-orange. Not pictured here are two purple shares one a lavender (Pink Popcorn) and a bright purple (Heroine).

Pro palette eye shadow x2 in Dyanimic Duo 1 (top) and 2 (bottom). Dynamic Duo 1 consists of a coral with yellow pearl and clean purple. Dynamic Duo 2 is a violet duochrome with pearl and clean violet. The mattes aren't the easiest to apply but with a bit of primer and blending, you can get some pretty looks outta these guys.

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