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Can you even believe that it’s been 25 years since The Simpsons first aired on TV? That may be older than some of you reading this, but back then that show was it. Parents didn’t want you to watch it, but you did anyway because it was hilarious and back in 1989 completely groundbreaking. Critics clearly agree since this show is still on and is touted as the longest running prime-time comedy series as well as the longest-running prime-time animated series in US TV history (source). On it’s 25th Anniversary The Simpsons has partnered with MAC Cosmetics to bring you a collection featuring none other than their very own matriarch, Marge.
The packaging is black plastic and the top is yellow with the Simpsons and MAC logos as well as a close up of Marge giving the side eye (of which she is fantastic at). I’m SO HAPPY that the art work is painted on rather than just being a sticker. The boxes are too cute as well being primarily yellow with outlines of the characters as well as the bold blue of Marge’s bouffant.
This collection wasn’t huge but it wasn’t small, so I’m excited to bring you a big portion of what you can pick up. While this collection is limited edition for the most part it’s still available.
The Simpsons 7 Lash ($18.50). These lashes are the quintessential look of Marge some short, some long… all spiky and no-nonsense. These lashes are designed for a glamorous, yet natural effect.
The Simpsons Nail Stickers ($16.50 for 16 nail stickers). I’m obsessed with how adorable these are. They look like the outerbox packaging, all yellow with black outlines of the characters. I feel like to wear these stickers on all 10 of your fingers is a little much so I used them as accents to a mani that is the shade of Marge’s hair. I used Milani Blue Print Color Statement Nail Lacquer as well as some gold studs for the nail art. I found that these applied well and stayed on nicely, though I wish the Marge hair parts would have been blue!
That Trillion Dollar Look Quad ($44.00). This is a fantastic quad containing four eye shadows – Lisa’s Spikes (lime green, frost); Apple Squishee (midtone kelly green, frost); 2 Dozen and One Greyhounds (dirty olive green, veluxe pearl) and Chalkboard Dreams (deep blackened teak, velvet). I was really impressed with the pigment of Lisa’s Spikes and Apple Squishee. They appeared dry in the pan but were really easy to get color from on the lid when using a firm brush (like the MAC 239). 2 Dozen and One Greyhounds, being a vleuxe pearl, is the stuff my dreams are made of. Soft and wonderful it’s one of my new favorite shades! Chalkboard Dreams is a little stiff but gave off good color for a Velvet and I was impressed that I didn’t have to work hard to blend it. Note: the imprint of Marge will fade. I’ve been working in her hair to try and keep those beady eyes level.
In the eye look below I began with a primer (UDPP) and applied Lime Squishee all over the lid. Lisa’s Spikes is placed at the inner corner of the eye while Chalkboard Dreams is at the outer V. I also used Chalkboard Dreams to trace along the outer half of the lower lash line. I blended 2 Dozen and One Greyhounds through the crease and upwards into MAC Grain Eyeshadow which was used as a highlight. For lashes I used The Simpsons 7 Lash. The top liner is Urban Decay Black Velvet and the mascara is Milani Total Lash Cover (two coats on the top and bottom lashes).
The Simpsons Tinted Lipglass ($16.50). Four shades were released and I have three swatched below in Grand Pumpkin (bright creamy orange); Red Blazer (bright fuchsia) and Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy (electric blue violet). These feel just like your usual lipglass, not too sticky but you can feel a bit of tackiness. I thought Grand Pumpkin was a little patchy when applied but Red Blazer and ISS were both borderline opaque and easy to apply – shockingly my two faves!
Sideshow You Blush ($24.00). Sideshow You is described as a light peach coral. Again, like with some of the shadows in the quad, I was shocked at the pigment. It looked rather dry in the pan but when applied there was an intense amount of color, as well as being smooth and easy to blend. Upon first application I had to tone it down. The shade itself really brightens up the face and it’s now, without a doubt, a blush I reach for very often.
In the look below I’m wearing the eye look (break down is listed above within the review of the quad), Sideshow You Powder Blush and Grand Pumpkin Lipglass.
Products from the MAC Simpsons Collection are available at Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Dillard’s and maccosmetics.com.
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When I received MAC Sideshow You Powder Blush in the mail for review I’d already purchased my own, so I’m giving that one away to one lucky reader!
This particular giveaway has a mandatory option of following Blushing Noir on Bloglovin’. After that, every other entry is optional, but will obviously increase your chances of winning.
Please read all of the info below before entering this giveaway. Your entry (entries) in the giveaway state that you understand all of the terms and conditions (listed fully on the Rafflecopter widget).
This giveaway is open internationally and will end at Midnight EST on October 16, 2014.
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The prize? The MAC Sideshow You Powder Blush from the Simpsons Collection! All items are full sized unless noted otherwise. Items are always brand new and in original packaging.
Good Luck!
***Red Blazer Lipglass, Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy Lipglass, Sideshow You Powder Blush and The Simpsons 7 Lash were received as Press Samples while Grand Pumpkin Lipglass, Sideshow You Powder Blush (for the giveaway), That Trillion Dollar Look Quad and The Simpsons Nail Stickers were purchased by me. All opinions are my own. For more information, please see the Disclosure Policy. This post also contains affiliate links.
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You look so pretty!
Thank you for this nce giveaway!
Fingers crossed!
Thank you & good luck!
The blush is to pretty ! What a good giveaway you have going on
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I Also Meant to Tell You that I Love your Nail Art & I Follow All your Manicure on a Ton of Different Sites but Especially Bloglovin & Pinterest and I Think also on Bellashoot! I Have Pinned a Ton of Your Manicures b/c I Have the Same Taste as You do When it Comes to Nail Art & Make Up Too Apparently! I Love Color, I Would Much Rather Have Pretty Pastels or Vivid Neons than Plain Old Neutrals! I also am a Hug Fan of Anything Sparkly, Shimmery, or Glittery; I am as Girly as They Come in that Aspect! That’s Why I Love your Manicures; They are Always Fun & Colorful but also Very Unique & Original! I Meant to Tell You that in My Original Comment but I Got So Wrapped Up in the Beautiful Make Up Pictures! I Don’t have any MAC but I Have Worn it before when I Used to Work in Cosmetics and I Can Tell I Must be a MAC Girl b/c All their Make Up is Very Colorful & Shimmery the Way I Like it! I am Going to Ask Santa for that Eye Shadow for Christmas b/c Green is My Favorite Color but I Hope they Still Have this Collection then? Anyways, Sorry for Rambling; I Just get Excited Over Make Up & Nails! Thanks Again for this Beautiful Giveaway, I am Sure it Will Make Someone’s Day! Have a Blessed Weekend! P.S. I Agree that Marge’s Hair Should have been Blue on the Nail Sticker, I Mean Duh! It isn’t Really Marge without Blue Hair but the Blue Nail Polish Pulled Everything Together Nicely! Take Care, Jana
Thank you, Jana!! I’m glad you’re enjoying! I can get caught up on all of those sites looking at all of the pretties, too! I love discovering blogs through them!
Ohhh … your eye-make-up looks amazing! I usually only go for quads when I like at least three of the colors and I must admit that Lisa’s Spikes and Apple Squishee kinda kept me from considering a purchase. Now that I see how you made those colors work I think I need to reconsider being so hesitant sometimes. As to the blush, I’ve set my eyes on that one for a while now, so thanks for the great chance to win it!
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Your Make Up Looks Gorgeous & Green is My Favorite Color! This Blush is Just Beautiful, the Perfect Color for a Brunette, Red Head, or a Blonde! Thank You for Giving Us a Chance to try it Out, I Love MAC but there is Just No Way I Can Afford it but it is Pretty to Look at! Have a Blessed Day! Jana
Such a cool collection!
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thanks for chance! love it!
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This is simply amazing! MAC always does pretty crazy things but the idea with Simpsons is so cool! Your manicure is great!!
I would love love love to win!
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The blush looks promising! Wish I’d win your giveaway 🙂
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I love your innocent look and the products as well 🙂 BTW, I shopped online for my makeup recently at (trend-labs.com) and that’s SHANY Glamour Girl Makeup Kit. The dark shiny colors of eye shadows and cheek blushes made me just overwhelmed 🙂
When I first heard about this collection I was kind of meh about it, but now I think it is actually pretty cool. I love those lip gloss shades.
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I love your look 😀 This collection is fun and funky… definitely cute.
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Thank you, Honey!
This collection looks so fun!
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I love the packaging on this and it’s a really nice looking collection. Love the eye shades.
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I’m always for a giveaway and this is a great one, but I bought 2 of each blush, so I’ll sit this one out!
I didn’t grab the other one… you’re making me think I should have!
Great look! I didn’t think much of the eyeshadows in the pan, but I love how you put them together. I wish I could still get the Itchy and Scratchy lipglass, but it’s sold out!
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Thank you! I was a little worried too when I looked at it, but I love them on =D Especially since the quality was nice!
Love the look you created! And the mani!
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Thank you, Laura!
That is one gorgeous look you created with the Simpsons collection! I think it’s a super-cute collection, but I didn’t know how to use the palette. You rocked it.
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Those lipglasses and the blush are gorgeous!
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What a cute collection. I totally remember when the show first came out and HAVING to have a Bart Simpson t-shirt.
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Cute collection, but MAC repackages and re-promotes so much I never feel like is original any more.
I love the Simpsons but I still can’t wrap my head around this partnership LOL!
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This collection was amazing! Love the blushes & glosses!
The only thing in this collection that spoke to me was Red Blazer.
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This is an adorable collection and your look with the products. Lovely! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! My fingers are crossed. 😀
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I love the green eyeshadow and the pretty purple glosses
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I love the glosses and the nail stickers.
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