MAC Alluring Aquatic First Impression/Review | TheMakeupDiaries

WARNING: This blog post is going to be very long but definitely worth it so keep reading:)
A few days ago on May 22, 2014 MAC came out with the new limited edition Alluring Aquatic collection. Both of us desperately wanted products from this collection and were lucky enough to get our hands on a few things. Before the collection came out Roshelle and I watched a bunch of YouTube videos and read many blog posts which gave us an idea of which products we wanted to purchase. Planning what products to buy beforehand is a great thing to do. It saves you the time of looking around and gives you a clear visual of what you're looking for. Anyways, the collection is absolutely stunning. The packing is by far the best MAC packaging we have seen. It's so cool, creative and we've never seen anything like it before. (You'll here more about our thoughts on the packaging later.. haha) Before we get into the first impression/review, here is an overview of what the collection has to offer.

Silver Sun, Soul Serenade, Lorelei, Fathoms Deep, Sea Worship

Seduced at Sea, Sea Me, Hear Me

Aphrodite's Shell, Delphic

Refined Golden, Golden

What Comes Naturally, Half-Red, Black Line, Black Swan

Siren Song, Pet Me, Please, Enchanted One, Mystical, Goddess of the Sea

Clear Water, Peachstock, Water Deities, Seducing Sound, Modern Lure

Submerged, Neptune, Shimmerfish

Makeup Bag, 127 Split Fibre Face Brush, 233 Split Fibre Eyeshadow Brush

CAN WE JUST TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE HOW CUTE AND FUN THAT PACKAGING IS?! It represents summer and water and the choice of colour is beautiful. There are 3D droplets of water on the packaging which takes it up a notch and completes the packaging perfectly. MAC has separated the collection into two categories Alluring Aquatic: Face and Alluring Aquatic: Colour. MAC describes Alluring Aquatic: Face as "Bronzing Powders and Extra Dimension Bronzer in gentle, pearlized shades set skin aglow for summer. Limited-edition compacts in aquatic teal are dramatically accented with crystal clear droplets. Anticipate waves of adoration when carrying the coordinated chic, teal clutch, with texturized water droplet finish and translucent sides in aqua". This part of the collection includes the following products.. 127 Split Fibre Face Brush, Alluring Aquatic Makeup Bag, Alluring Aquatic Bronzing Powder and Alluring Aquatic Extra Dimension Bronzer. The second part of this collection is the Alluring Aquatic: Colour. MAC describes this as "Sirens of the deep inspire an aquascape of shades, as waves of tarnished olive, seafoam and darkened plum surrender to water's enticing spirit. Sultry eyes take on a subtle radiance, while luminous Extra Dimension Blush waters over cheeks, creating a goddess glow. Under the sea, nails glisten in aquatic chrome and metallic Nail Lacquer, as in Lipstick, Lipglass and Lip Pencil dive deep into colour. Limited-edition teal packaging, dramatically accented with sheer water droplets". This part of the collection includes the... Alluring Aquatic Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner, Alluring Aquatic Extra Dimension Eye Shadow, Alluring Aquatic Tinted LipGlass, Alluring Aquatuc Lip Pencil, Alluring Aquatic Lipstick, Alluring Aquatic Nail Lacquer, 233 Split Fibre Eyeshadow Brush and Alluring Aquatic Extra Dimension Blush. Now that you know more about this fantastic collection, it's time to stop rambling and start the first impression/review.

Alyssa's First Impression Review:
Purchased Products

Packaging

Products I Purchased

Mystical Lipstick

Mystical Lipstick

Lorelei

Fathoms Deep

• Cremesheen Lipstick in Mystical

Before the collection officially came out, I knew I needed to get my hands on the Mystical lipstick. Not only was it a cremesheen my favourite finish but, the colour caught my eye. I don't have anything like it. Of course the packaging sucked me in as well. The formula of the lipstick is wonderful. It glides on easily and it's very creamy. It's also very moisturizing, glossy and long lasting. Mystical is described as a midtone creamy rose and I totally agree! I am a huge fan of how natural the lipstick is and I think it would look good on everyone and look great with a variety of different makeup looks. I cannot stress how ecsatic I am about having this lipstick in my collection. Honestly, I wish I picked up the matte lipstick in Enchanted One as well. 

• Extra Dimesnsion Eyeshadow in Lorelei
• Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Fathoms Deep

Once I saw the collection at the MAC store I immediately fell in love with everything. I planned on just buying the lipstick but I got sucked into buying these two eyeshadows. They are so gorgeous. I feel that no words can express just how pretty they are. They are metallic, pearlized and shimmery. Also, they are very opaque and have phenomenal colour pay-off. I picked up Lorelei a shimmery golden beige and Fathoms Deep a lovely deep blue.

Hi guys!! So as you can see, Alyssa did a very detailed post already so I'm gonna keep it short. I got the same lipstick as Alyssa in Mystical. Mystical is a cremesheen, and it's my first cremesheen! I usually go for lustres, but I really love the formula of cremesheens. It feels very creamy, and buttery, and when swatched, it goes on super pigmented and smooth. The colour is soo gorgeous, and perfect for days when you just want your lips to stand out but not be to bold. And obviously the packaging! So cute. I've never seen such clever packaging. I really want to try the blushes in the collection as well!