Just like Maleficent herself, this collection is about “a lot of crazy purples, blackened shades and beautiful pearlized nails”. So dark, mysterious and right up my alley!
The Mineralize Eyeshadow Duos ($21) are the first to catch my eye. My Dark Magic is a deep pink with dark plum and She Who Dares is a dark navy with deep forest green. When applied dry, the eyeshadows are very glittery and will barely show up with much color. But once you apply them wet, the color is very intense and simply gorgeous. I have always loved MAC’s Mineralize Eyeshadows and these are definitely some of my favorites.
My Dark Magic Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo
She Who Dares Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo
Top to bottom: She Who Dares, My Dark Magic
The Briar Rose Beauty Powder ($25) is a very pretty cool-toned violet pink and makes the perfect blush to go with these dark eyeshadows.
As for the lips, there are two Lipsticks ($15.50) in the Amplified formula with two new, matching Lipglasses ($15.50). Violetta, a gorgeous bright magenta from the Pro line is matched with Revenge is Sweet, a sheer purple. Dark Deed, on the other hand, is a new, limited edition burgundy plum that goes with Wrong Spell, a dark brown.
Revenge Is Sweet Lipglass and Violetta Lipstick
Top to bottom: Revenge Is Sweet, Wrong Spell, Violetta and Dark Deed
Finally, there are three new Nail Lacquers ($13). While the colors look really cool, they apply on the sheer side and will take several layers to get that color you see in the bottle.
Overall, I am really liking the Maleficent collection (it is my favorite out of the four!) and below are my picks:
* My Dark Magic and She Who Dares Mineralize Eyeshadow Duos
* Briar Rose Beauty Powder
* Violetta Lipstick
* Revenge is Sweet Lipglass
Like what you see? Read about the whole Venomous Villains collection here and stay tuned for a giveaway and more reviews!
10/07/2010 at 1:11 am
I’m so sad the Maleficent mineralize e/s are sold out!!! Gragagahadskkdla
10/07/2010 at 5:28 am
r u still in hong kong???
10/07/2010 at 6:30 pm
Aww I’m sorry Tomi! Do you want me to check my local MAC store for you? E-mail me!
10/07/2010 at 6:31 pm
Steph,
I’m already back in Chicago =)
10/07/2010 at 8:47 pm
hi! love your reviews! I was looking for the Urban Decay Naked Palette, and found your blog! Great makeup tips. I’m reading every day now! Do you know where I can find the Urban Decay Naked Palette? I’d definitely pay you for it.
10/07/2010 at 9:20 pm
the lipsticks are really cute! I think the eyeshadows look gorgeous in the pan, but they look a little sheer to me (actually I don’t know how heavily you swatches them, so maybe I’m wrong there).
10/07/2010 at 9:21 pm
*woops, I mean swatched
10/08/2010 at 12:50 am
The Maleficent collection is my favourite of the four as well. I picked up all the nail polishes and I am still debated on getting Briar Rose.
10/08/2010 at 1:15 am
i am going there in a week, so i thought we could meet up. T.T;; do u know any good japanese clothing stores there?
10/09/2010 at 11:08 am
Linda,
The last time I saw the Naked Palette was at my local Ulta store back in August. You might want to call and ask?
10/09/2010 at 11:10 am
makeup morsels,
The eyeshadows are indeed glittery and sheer when applied dry but the color turns really intense when applied wet. I will post swatches of them wet as well.
10/09/2010 at 11:13 am
Steph,
Aww maybe next time =) Are you looking for a specific Japanese brand? If you are just looking for Japanese clothing in general, there are lots of Asian-style malls in Causeway Bay, Mongkok and Tsim Sha Tsui that carry them.
10/11/2010 at 1:38 pm
Hey Philis, Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately, Ulta, Sephora, Nordy’s, etc are out in Washington!