My review on the collection (which you can read here) was quite lengthly, so I thought I would make a separate post about what I purchased. While I did have some mixed feelings about the collection, I have a weak spot for limited edition things, and simply could not resist getting a few of the products.
The packaging is unique and tactile, I love the teal and the water-droplet effects!
I purchased:
- “Lorelei” and “Soul Serenade” eyeshadows. Most of the eyeshadows were too green or plum-toned for me, with the exception of these 2. “Lorelei” is a GORGEOUS shimmery golden-beige. I have a serious addiction to this sort of colour, it’s absolutely stunning. “Soul Serenade” is described as a deep plum-brown, but to be perfectly honest I see it as more of a dark shimmer with VERY subtle plum undertones, and more of a silver sparkle (honestly, it looks like more of a dark blackish silver to me). It definitely doesn’t look nearly as purple-toned as some of the others.
- “Refined Golden” bronzer: I really love this bronzer, its more pigmented than the others and works really well for more of a bronzed/tan look! It has fine sparkle that appears as more of a shimmer on the skin.
- “Sea Me, Hear Me” blush: mac describes it as a beige-pink which I think is really inaccurate as it definitely has more of a plum-pink tone. It’s not super pigmented, however that can be a good thing as it’s really easy to apply and build the colour to your personal preference. This is such a nice not just for the summer, but for all year!
Here are some quick swatches: (respectively, from top to bottom)
Have you guys tried the Alluring Aquatic collection? What are your thoughts on it?
I’m so jealous these are not keeping in stock well you’re lucky! haha <3
I went and got these on the first day of the launch! I’ve heard they’re selling out so quickly! Hopefully you’ll be able to get some and try them out! 🙂
Wow! That blush looks gorgeous 🙂 I LOVE the packaging too xox
The packaging is just stunning! :O