Bit By the Beauty Bug

It’s often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Well…if that’s true, then DazzleGlass, meet Lipnotic Gem Gloss. If the expression rings true then DazzleGlass should be blushing from the compliments. Let us look at the facts – DazzleGlass hit MAC counters first, and it really was the first product of its kind. [...]

There’s something strangely appealing about this photo, no? Something very modish, very gothic chic – as though she’s channeling Marilyn Mason. The high contrast colors against her pale skin is overwhelmingly striking – especially to someone who’s skin is equally as pale. The new MAC Sonic Chic Collection is comprised of nine mineralized baked blushes [...]

Who remembers Lightscapade and Glissade Mineralize Skin Finishes from the MAC Danse Collection? Ahhh what fond memories those precious powders evoke. The Beauty Bug remembers buying both powders at the MAC counter at Bloomingdales at the Town Center Mall in Florida in December ’06. Thus began an uncontrollable obsession with these wondrous baked powders that [...]

Summer is a busy, crowded time at the MAC counter – here’s a handy-dandy guide that provides you with all you need to know about each new summer collection: Collection: Neo Sci Fi What it is: This collection runs the gamut of colors from hot fluorescent nail polishes, to beiges and flesh tones. How you’ll [...]

When it comes to eyeliner, there’s a fine line between Angelina Jolie’s elegant, enchanting eyeliner, and Amy Whinehouse’s uneven mess that looks like it was applied with a Sharpie. If you ask The Beauty Bug, liquid eyeliner is one of the most challenging products to apply. You must have a perfectly steady hand and be [...]

After a rough morning at work, at about 11AM, The Beauty Bug had had enough – She dropped everything She was working on and went to the MAC store for a Dazzleglass fix. She deserved it. She had been thinking about it since yesterday afternoon when Michelle from All Lacquered Up planted the Dazzleglass seed. [...]

Right before running out the door to take The Beauty Bug Boyfriend to His birthday dinner, The Beauty Bug grabbed one of Her new Heatherette glosses – Sock Hop. At first glance, when She first saw the gloss, it looked to Her like a natural cream color that belonged in the neutral/nude family. She attempted [...]

The Beauty Bug doesn’t use bronzer regularly because, ironically, it looks best on tan skin. She’ll occasionally use bronzer in the summer, but then still, She chooses her shades carefully so She’s not an instant-a-orange. Her newest fix for a radiant glow in the middle of winter? MAC’s Beauty Powder Blush. Eight limited edition shades [...]

Fafi is the newest household name in the beauty world, thanks to MAC. Her latest collaboration with MAC is causing a stir, not only because of the colors, but also because of the adorable packaging. Hailing from France, she’s a smart, sassy urban pop graffiti artist known for her animated coy, flirtatious Fafinette girls; ageless, [...]

After a very long, stressful, and busy week, The Beauty Bug came home last night to find MAC’s N Collection sitting on Her doorstep and suddenly everything was right again. All the stress and headaches magically disappeared. She had been waiting for this collection since She had previewed it online because it would compliment Her [...]