Dose of Colors Terra Collection

Hi Angels,

Happy National Lipstick Day.  In this heat wave on the East Coast your makeup has to be bulletproof or you'll look a Neopolitan ice cream after you walk down the block.  One of my essentials has been the liquid lipstick.  Dose of Colors released a trio this past May with lovely earthy tones.  Although it might not be available on their site you may still be able to purchase them at places like Naimies.com.  The trio is priced at $58.

Let's take a look at these beauties.

From left to right: Stone, Sand and Brick.

Here they are switched on MAC NW43 skin:

These beauties are true to color and stay on as long as you're not eating anything too oily.  They are a dry matte and stay put otherwise.  Based on these babies the rest of the line is worth checking out. An array of colors are the company website which is doseofcolors.com.  They are priced at $18 a matte lipstick.

So what do we think Angels? Are you curious about the line and other colors?  Have you tried anything else from this Indie brand?  Let us know what you think?

Until next time, Angels!

Happy Haulin'

Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter and Love Sick

Hi Angels,

I know everyone is looking forward to the three day weekend that kicks off the summer. The day off will help me catch up with the makeup that I've purchased in the last few weeks.  You tube and Instagam have been abuzz about Melt Cosmetics.  This line has some killer lipstick colors and at the beginning of the year debuted two eye shadow palettes.  They are in stacks and called that as well.  I bought them both. They are the Dark Matter and Love Sick stacks.

These stacks are essential in completing that beautiful smoky eye or look with that killer pop of color.  Here are pics of the stack 

They are magnetized and have a mirror underneath the Melt cover.  Here is Dark Matter:

From top to bottom: Unseen-caramel

Enigma-rusted brown, Dark Matter-pitch black and Blur-blending beige eraser color. These colors are all matte.

Now let's look at the Love Sick stack.

From top to bottom: Amelie-a rich peach with gold shimmer, Love Sick-a burgundy-red matte, Fixated-matte gray with hints of blue, Promiscuous-bluewith purple  shifts and sheen.

These stacks are gorgeously pigmented and the color is true to the pan.  What you see is what you get. Here are swatches on MAC NW43 skin tone over primer:

From top left to right: (Dark Matter Stack)-Unseen, Enigma, Dark Matter and Blur

From bottom left to right:(Love Sick Stack)-Amelie, Love Sick, Fixated and Promiscuous. Each stack is $48.00 and sold at MeltCosmetics.com.

The colors are different takes on what most of us might already have in our stashes. There was a lot of thought put into these shadows by the ladies of Melt and this Pretty Prescriber appreciates it! 

So Angels, are you familiar with this line?Have you purchased the lipsticks or these stacks?  Let us know what you think.

Until next time Angels?

Happy Haulin'

Kat Von D Everlasting liquid lipsticks

Hi Angels,

Sorry for the break.  We have lots of products we will be reviewing this season.  I'm currently on vacation with the family in Florida.  With this humid boggy weather, your makeup application needs to be adjusted.  One thing for sure if I'm stuck on a desert island I will pack my supply of Kat Von D Everlasting liquid lipsticks. Here are swatches of the ones I have on MAC NW43 skin.

From left to right: Lolita, Bauhaus, Outlaw, A GoGo and Luv.  The first and last lipsticks are always sold out at Sephora.  The Kat Von D line is exclusive to this store. They are $18 each.  

They go on smoothly and last until you have a super greasy meal.  I have tried quite a few of these lipsticks and either they feel like paste on the lips or they have no lasting power.  These are definitely top of the line.

So Angels are these on your makeup wish list or do you already own these babies?  What colors do you have?  Let us know what you think...

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

AJ Crimson Sultry and Matte Lipsticks

Hi Angels,

This past February this Pretty Prescriber attended a makeup class given by AJ Crimson.  Mr. Crimson has been a makeup artist to the stars for years.  He has recently created a makeup line consisting of the industry favorite dual creme foundation. Today he is debuting a lipstick line called Sultry and Matte.  By the looks of the buzz on social media these will sell out. Here are pics of the lipstick courtesy of AJ Crimson's instagram.

If these lipsticks are anything like AJ Crimson's other products, they will be full of color and go on beautifully.  Here are swatches courtesy of AJ Crimson.com.

These luxe lipsticks are encased in a beautiful sleek tube.  They are available today (March 27, 2015)  at AJCrimson.com for $18.50.  I just ordered Pillow Talk, Bondage and SubCulture.  I cannot wait to get these home and review them for you. 

So Angels, do you see a color you like?  Will you be ordering one of these lippies?  Let us know what you think....

Until next time Angels

Happy Haulin'

MAC Julia Petit Collection

Hi Angels,

MAC is releasing a new collection tomorrow (3/19).  They have teamed up with Brazil's Julia Petit for these beauties.  Here's what the brand had to say:

Whether fearless and exotic or classically demure, Julia Petit’s brazen approach to style and makeup artistry has transformed her into one of South America’s most revered lifestyle bloggers, and a cult beauty icon. In her namesake M•A•C collaboration, she brings the alluring women and fantastical urban landscape of São Paulo to life with sizzling sun-kissed hues.

Angels feast your eyes on this promo pic courtesy of MAC:

This definitely is setting the tone for 

Spring. The next pic is of the whole collection.(also courtesy of the brand)

Here's the color story and price for each item.

Lipstick (USD$17.50 )

• Boca Soft pink nude (Satin)
• Petite Red Strawberry cream (Satin)
• Acai Vivid deep violet (Matte)

Lipglass (USD$16.50)

• Purpurine Sheer peach shimmer with pink and gold pearl

Powder Blush (USD$24)

• Linda Soft pink bronze

Prep + Prime Powder (USD$28)

• Transparent Pressed Finishing Powder

Eyeshadow Duo (USD$22)

• Morganite Sunstoned (soft pink champagne, Lustre) / Choco Cake (dark chocolate, Matte)
• Sagu Druzy (dirty mauvy purple, Lustre) / Black Plum (deep blackened plum, Matte)
• Moving Sand Mumu (soft nude brown, Matte) / Noite (black with pearl, Lustre)

The collection also includes rebel lustre drops (repeat from Rihanna collection) Nd a black liquid liner with gold flecks called wet road.  

This next promo pic from MAC displays a few pieces in the beautiful backdrop.

Angels, I personally see a few things I might have to pick up.  Boca lipstick and Linda blush would be a welcome addition to my collection.  Do you see anything you like?  Are you online stalking the release of this collection? This collection will be available at select MAC stores and at maccosmetics.com.  Let us know what you think and what you decide to buy.  

Until next time

Happy Haulin'

Too Faced Selfie Powder

Hi Angels,

I just received word that Too Faced Cosmetics is going make us all honest Selfie takers. Filters will no longer be needed. The brand released a palette of the light filtering powders.

Here is what the brand had to say:

"Selfie Powders are your filters for the real world! Our collection of weightless finishing powders mimic the effects of your favorite photo filters by using light-fragmenting technology to instantly brighten with diffused warmth, bronze with a smoothing glow, or add a cool ethereal light to the skin. Get close-up perfection in photos and look filter-flawless in real life!"

Let's take a look at the palette courtesy of Sephora.com:

From left to right: Sunrise, Totally Toasted and Moon River.  Angels I am intrigued, especially at the price of $39.00.  I have heard others comparing this palette to Guerlain Meteorites which are much more expensive. If you like that angelic, heavenly sheen, this should be right up your alley.   

The Too Faced No Filter Selfie Powder palettes are available at your local Sephora, Ulta, online and wherever else Too Faced Cosmetics  is sold.

So what do we think Angels? Are we going to give this palette a trial run on your Social Media page. Let us know what you think.  

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

MAC Cinderella Collection

Hi Angels,

The remake of Disney's Cinderella is coming to theaters on March 13th.  As per usual MAC is the brand chosen to release a collection.  It will be released tomorrow (February 26th) online at maccosmetics.com.  The in store release is slated for March 5th.  Let's take a look at the promo pic courtesy of Allure.com.

This is gorgeous.  The packaging of the products is in the beautiful Cinderella blue with gold letters. Here is a picture of the 17 piece collection courtesy of Allure.com

Lipstick $17.50 

• Free as a Butterfly Semi-sheer golden nude (Lustre)
• Royal Ball Fleshy pink (Lustre)

Lipglass $16.50 

• Happily Ever After Cool milky pink with bluish pearl
• Glass Slipper Light milky pink with pinkish pearl

Eyeshadow x 6 / Stroke of Midnight $44.00 U.S. 

• Phloof! Frosted off-white (Frost)
• Quarry Soft muted plum-brown (Matte)
• Omega Soft muted beige-taupe (Matte)
• Vapour Peach-pink with violet pearl (Velvet)
• Stroke of Midnight Black plum with sparkle pearl (Velvet)
• Satin Taupe Taupe with silver shimmer (Frost)

MAC Studio Eye Gloss $23.00

• Lightly Tauped Light beige gloss with pearl
• Pearl Varnish White gloss with pearl

Fluidline $17.50 

• Little Black Bow Grey with silver pearl
• Macroviolet Deep smoked violet with red pearl

Iridescent Pressed Powder $28.00 

• Coupe d’Chic Light golden peach with gold shimmer

Glitter $23.00

• Reflects Pearl Fine white glitter with pearl sheen

Pigment $24.00 

• Evil Stepmother Black plum with plum pearl
• Pretty It Up Olive with pearlized pigments

Beauty Powder $28.00 

• Mystery Princess Pink beige with silver shimmer (Matte)

Brushes

• 217 Blending Brush $24.00 U.S. 
• 168 Large Angled Contour $35.00 U.S. 

This collection is sure to be a hit for the MAC collector, Disney fanatic and fair skinned beauty.  All in all everyone can find something they'll like.

So what do we think Angels?  Will we be stalking the website tomorrow?  Do you already know what you want to purchase?  Let us know what you think.

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash

Benefit Cosmetics has just released it's newest mascara.  The makers of the They're Real Mascara have made some bold claims.  Here is what the brand had to say:

"The innovative mascara with a 12-hour setting formula that hooks, lifts, and curls lashes. What it does: Benefit Roller Lash Mascara lets you create ultra-long, full lashes to achieve your best wide-eyed and gorgeous lash look. With a brush that’s designed to grab and lift lashes for a super-curling effect, it’s perfect for all types including short and straight lashes."

Let's take a look at this mascara courtesy of Sephora.com:

Roller Lash is slated for release on the 27th of February.  Sephora VIBs are able to score this pretty online on the18th and 19th while supplies last.  

I for one am interested. The brush and packaging are adorable.  If it does what it says, I will be a big fan.  

So what do we think Angels?  Are you interested in Roller Lash?  Are any VIBs going to take advantage of the early release?  Let us know what you think...

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

O'Keeffe's for Healthy Feet Foot Creme

Hi Angels,

This Pretty Prescriber has a confession to make.  I had rough feet.  During the winter months my feet can give sand paper and rocks a run for their money. No amount of scrubbing and filing did the trick.  All of the expensive dry skin creams didn't even get through the thick skin.  

That is Until I was at my neighborhood Bed Bath and Beyond.  Yeah, I said Bed, Bath and Beyond.  I was looking at the products by the checkout stand and I saw this:

This O'Keeffe's Healthy Foot Cream.  At $6.99 I figured I didn't have much to lose so I bought it.  So after two weeks of twice a day usage my jar looks like this:

My feet feel like my baby's bottom.  All the flaky skin is gone as well as the cracked heels.  You better believe I will be going to buy another just so we never have a repeat of my dry cracked feet.

Angels, I suggest you run, not walk if your feet are not doing well in this cold weather.  This cream saved my feet, sheets and marriage. Lol!!!

So Angels, have we tried this foot cream?  If so what did you think?  Let us know you think....

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

New Eyeshadows from Sugarpill

Hi Angels,

I was minding my own makeup business today when I received a message in my inbox. Sugarpill, a brand we have featured before is releasing new loose eyeshadows today at 2 p.m. PST.

Here's a look at the shadows courtesy of Sugarpillcosmetics:

Do you see what I'm seeing?  Penelope and Holy Ghost are speaking to me. If these are true to Sugarpill's reputation, what you see is what you get?  I can't wait to see them in person? 

What do we think Angels?  Are you interested in any of these loose shadows?  Let us know what you think and tell us about what you bought. 

Until next time Angels

Happy Haulin'

Lily Pulitzer for Target

Hi Angels!!

 Happy New Year again from us here at the Pretty Presciption!  

The blogosphere has been abuzz about Target's next spring collection. On April 19th the Lily Pulitzer collection will be released online.  Lily Pulitzer is the queen of prep whose designs were worn by her schoolmate Jackie O.  Her bright understated patterns are quite a hit in the resort wear department at high end department stores.  

The collaboration is a one stop shop for this vacation season.  It features everything from bikinis, glassware, throw pillows and lawn chairs.  The clothing will also have plus sizes so everyone can be included. The price points are from $2-150.

Here are some pics courtesy of the Huffpost, PopSugar and ForbesLife. 

More beach/resort wear 

Poolside

Footwear 

I do have to say, although the reactions to the collection has been positive, there are a lot of unhappy campers. Some People on Social media that have other Lily Pulitzer pieces fear that this collection will make their pieces seem more common.  

As someone that has a collection of Target Philip Lim bags, I highly doubt that someone would mistake the high end articles with the Target ones.  The styles, colors and in this case even the patterns are exclusive to Target. So I don't see the need for the worry.

All in all this will be a great collection for Lily Pulitzer lovers.  It has a little something for everyone.  So what do we think Angels?  Will you be stalking Target.com on April 19th or is this a pass?  Let us know what you decide.

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

New Releases

Hi Angels,

I hope your new year is going well.  After a bout with the flu this Pretty Prescriber is ready for some new makeup.  Three of our favorite brands have released some eye catching products.  

MAC has just released their Viva Glam

collection with Miley Cyrus.  We spoke about this a few months back.  Well now it's online and ready to be purchased.  Here's the promo pic to refresh your memories (courtesy of maccosmetics.com):

We reviewed a palette by LORAC a while back called the UNZIPPED palette.  It was this brand's take on the naked craze that all makeup lines are following.  The brand is back with a follow up called  UNZIPPED GOLD. It is currently available at Ulta.  Here is a promo pic courtesy of Ulta:

Last but not least NARS has just released a new foundation to join the family.  It is called All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation.  The brand calls it instant polished perfection in one drop.  Here is the pic courtesy of NARScosmetics.com

Angels, we here are excited to try these items and hear what you think of them.  In this game called make up, you'll never know what you like until you give it a try.  

Let us know if any of these items are a yes or no and of course why? 2015 is looking exciting in the world of makeup.  

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

Happy New Year Angels!!!

We here at the Pretty Prescription are wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year.  We appreciate you and look forward to more adventures in style and beauty in 2015. 

Until next time Angels

Happy Haulin'

LA GIRL GLAZED LIP PAINT

Hi Angels,

 

If you're our Facebook friend or one of our Instragam followers you saw us feature this product in our take on Splurge vs Steal. We're now back with a review on the LA GIRL glazed lip paints. These little beauties can also be great stocking stuffers for this time of the year.

LA GIRL is a good line with makeup artist products for drugstore prices.  Their line is definitely worth checking out.  Let's look at the lip paints we have in our collection.

The colors from left to right are Coy, Babydoll, Blushing, Bombshell and Hot Mess.

Here are our swatches in that order on MAC NW43 skin:

We also have some individualized swatches.

Coy

Babydoll

Blushing 

Bombshell

Hot Mess

As you can see the LA GIRL lip paints are true to color.  They go on smoothly like a lipstick with the shine of a lipgloss.  They wear for 2 hours without eating or drinking.  At the price point of $2.99-4.00  they can be reapplied.  You will not be disappointed with the purchase.  You can purchase them at your local Rite Aid, beauty supply or online at LAGIRLcosmetics.com and ikatehouse.com.

So Angels, what do you think? Are we going to purchase one of these beauties?  Do you already have a shade you love?  Or is this a pass?  Let us know how you feel?

Until next time Angels

Season's Greetings and Happy Haulin'

MAC Nasty Gal Revisited

Hi Angels,

I don't know about you all but we here are feeling the stress of Holiday shopping.  From the day after Thanksgiving we've been bombarded with circulars and emails.  As the Holidays approach, we are slowly seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

The MAC Nasty Gal collection was a welcome distraction. The collection launched on December 4th and we were not dissapointed by the lovely matte lipsticks.  

Here are our swatches (nw43 skin)and pics: [from top to bottom Gunner, Runner,Stunner]

These lippies are perfect for the season and are non drying matte lipsticks.

They are smooth and true to color. The colors are a deep matte purple, matte brick and matte wine.  These three lipsticks can take you throughout this season.  The reds will keep you on trend with Marsala being the Pantone color of the year,  

Here are our pics of the actual lipsticks:

Stunner 

Runner 

Gunner

We are in love over here. A new lipstick will help us brave those holiday sales. Although Gunner is sold out, the other lipsticks are still available on maccosmetics.com.

So what do we think Angels?  Are we in

love?  Did we buy these lippies or are they on our Holiday wish list?  Let us know if you bought them and what your thoughts were.

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

NARS vs Sonia Kashuk dupe

Hi Angels,

I hope you enjoyed your holiday.  I have to say my head is spinning from all these sales.  It's a little overwhelming. LOL. In an effort to focus I decided to try and find the HG Olivia Pope lipcolor for my skintone.  It's this berry/brown/pink that looks like your lips but better.  I went to Sephora and bought NARS' Bahama Velvet Matte lip pencil.  It's a creamy pencil that applies smoothly and in my favorite finish.  

I went to Target the next day and was browsing through the Sonia Kashuk line. I  found a dupe for NARS' Bahama.  It's Sonia Kashuk's Velvety matte crayon in Mulberry.  

Here are my two pencils together:

Isn't that crazy? Let's look at the swatches .

The NARS pencil is on top and the Sonia Kashuk pencil is on the bottom. There is very little difference in color and they wear the same.

 

The next picture is of the actual pencils.

Our last pic will be of myself wearing both pencils.

The NARS pencil is on the left and The Sonia Kashuk is on the right.  As you can see they look the same.  The NARS pencil lasts a little longer but I think that can be overlooked considering the price. The NARS pencil is $25 at sephora and department stores. The Sonia Kashuk pencil is $7.59 at Target. I will definitely be on the lookout for more colors.  

So what do we think Angels? Is this not a great steal? Do you have any of these pencils?  Let us know what you think.  

Until next time Angels

Happy Haulin'

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving Angels!  We are thankful for each and every one of you.  We pray that you enjoy a wonderfully blessed holiday.

MAC PRABAL GURUNG Collection

This past Fashion Week Prabal Gurung debuted his makeup at his Fashion show.   Today November 20, 2014, the collection is available online.  Here is what MAC said about the collection.

"After seasons of backstage-to-runway beauty partnerships, M·A·C and Prabal Gurung debut their highly anticipated makeup collaboration. The modern glamour and immaculate style of the designer comes to life with M·A·C in an exclusive colour collection featuring smoky, gilded hues for eyes, lips and cheeks in ultra-luxurious, custom gold packaging."

Here are some promo pics courtesy of MACcosmetics.

 

This is the beauty shot used for the campaign.

Now let's look at the color story:

Lipstick ($30.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)

• Light English Red Sheer beige red (Lustre)
• Carmine Rouge Clean true red (Matte)
• Ultramarine Pink Mid-tone dirty violet (Satin)

Lipglass ($30.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)

• Light English Red Sheer beige nude
• Carmine Rouge Clean true red
• Ultramarine Pink Mid-tone dirty violet

Eyeshadow Duo ($40.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)

• Satin Ochre Soft pale white gold (Frost) / Coral orange (Matte)
• Terre Shimmering neutral beige (Veluxe Pearl) / Mid-tone warm brown (Satin)
• Cinder Smoky cool grey (Lustre) / Dark charcoal (Matte)

Kohl Power Eye Pencil ($20.00 U.S.(Limited Edition)

• Feline Rich black

Chromagraphic Pencil ($20.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)

• NW25/NC30 Flesh-toned

Cream Colour Base ($70.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)

• Coral Lumineux Vivid coral creme

Bronzing Powder ($70.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)

• Matte Bronze Bare shouldered bronze

Brush ($70.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)

• MAC + Prabal Gurung Square Handled Buffer

Here are some pics of the cosmetics.

This pic shows another view of the lush line.

This line will rival the higher end cosmetics like the Marc Jacobs, Aerin and the future Louboutin line. The packaging and the colors are lish and luxe. This is truly for the MAC collectors.  There is no pro discount on this collection.  

So what do we think Angels?  Are you going to be shopping online today or will you be at the stores on the 26th?  Let us know what you think or what you decide to buy.

Until next time Angels

Happy Haulin'

Viva Glam Miley

Hi Angels,

Last month MAC announced that Miley Cyrus will be there next Viva Glam spokes person.  Here is what the brand said about the partnership:

M•A•C Cosmetics is thrilled to announce the next #VIVAGLAM spokesperson: Miley Cyrus. Arriving January 22,2015. Every cent of the selling price of #VIVAGLAM goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Courtesy of USMagazine.com we are showing you the promo pics:

The color story is :

Viva Glam Lipstick ($16.00)

• Viva Glam Miley Cyrus Hot pink (Amplified)

Viva Glam Lipglass ($15.00)

• Viva Glam Miley Cyrus Hot pink with sparkling pearl

And now let's look at the lipstick and lipglasss:

The word around town is mixed about this selection.  People either don't like Miley being the spokesperson or are bored that it's another pink lipstick/lipglass.  I for one will decide when I swatch the lippies.  All in all the purchase goes to a great cause.  

So what do you think Angels?  Are you going to be buying Viva Glam Miley?  Or will you be buying one of the other Viva Glams?  Let us know what you think and what you decide to buy.  

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

Great Discounts

Hi Angels,

I just received some great savings in my inbox this morning.  I'm going to pass them along because that's what friends do!!!!  Ain't no fun if the homies can't shop none!  LOL

Stila is giving an extra 25% off of their line neithe free shipping.  If there is something you've been stalking this is the best time.  Here's the add.  No code needed.

The  next discount is at three brands TODAY. Old Navy, GAP and Banana Republic are giving extra percentages off plus free shipping. The code is festive and is seen below in their ad.

Last but not least is one of my favorite stores.  Bloomingdales is in the midst of their Friends and Family Sale.  We are given an extra 25% off of all items that are not excluded in the fine print.

We here are excited for these extra savings.  We hope you will be able to take advantage of these extra savings.  They will allow you to save some money during the holiday season.