MAC In The Groove Swatches and Review Part 2

For MAC In The Groove Initial Swatches and Review For Stereo Rose, Petticoat, By Candlelight MSFs and Mineralize Eyeshadows, CLICK HERE.

For MAC In The Groove Initial Swatches and Review For Cremesheen Glasses and Lipsticks, CLICK HERE.

Cremesheen Lipsticks:





I am loving the cremesheen lipsticks because they are really smooth in application but quite pigmented at the same time. As I have said in the initial review, I believe they are a cross between Amplified Cream and Lustre formulas. It is more pigmented than Lustres and yet a little lighter in feel and not as thick as the Amplified. I really like the Cremesheen formula.

My favorite of the lot is of course Jazzed, a bright coral pink, and Go For It, a midtone blue purple. Go For It reminds me so much of one of my favorite purple MAC lipsticks ever, Orchidazzle. I will compare the two in a future entry.

All Styled Up is a bright yellow pink that is very summery. I like it paired with a darker lipglass. Call My Bluff is a midtone creamy coffee that would work best on darker skintones. Creme D'Nude was a cult fave although it was too light on me - a pale muted peach beige. Lastly, I Like It Like That is a deep blue pink that I would love to have, if only I didn't already have a lot of lipsticks similar to that shade.

Cremesheen Glasses:

See the rest of the swatches and reviews after the jump!


I have to admit, I am really, really liking the cremesheen glasses better than any of my dazzleglasses and dazzleglass creams, and even *gasp!* lipglasses. Why? Because they feel so damn LIGHT and airy on the lips! It is scorching hot here and it feels really light, whereas my other lipglasses/dazzleglasses feel really warm on the skin, maybe because of the thicker, stickier texture. Not only are the cremesheen glasses so light, they give a high-watt, luscious shine to the lips that I really love.

My favorites are Chillin', the light white blue that goes so well with anything and everything, and Going Casual, a sheer lilac that would work very well with my pinks and purples, especially my Go For It lipstick. I am definitely getting Going Casual and will be a staple in my makeup kit.

Fashion Whim, a light beige, is also a shade that I frequently reach for as it is very versatile. The simplicity of this cremesheen glass is the thing that reels me in everytime.


Right Image is a mid-tone blue pink that would work well with I Like It Like That. On The Scene is a light coral beige that is of course the partner of Jazzed. You've Got It is a dirty silver grey that would work well with Call My Bluff because of its darker tone.

Mineralize Eyeshadows:

As I had said in my previous review, these new mineralize eyeshadows are mostly satin in finish - it has a very slight shimmer sans the glitter, which is an answered prayer for those who don't like glitter or sparkle in their shadows.



Soften the Mood is indeed an easy trio to work with because it features mostly neutrals. Described as Satin light brown/Pearly rose/Satin light blue.


In the Groove is another easy to work with neutral trio - Satin green/Pearly burgundy/Satin coral.



If you love greens, Calm, Cool and Collected is an excellent choice. These greens are actually very wearable and not over-the-top. They are easy on the eyes and can even pass for neutrals.

Fresh & Easy is a pretty palette composed of Satin pink/Pearly burgundy/Satin grey. If you like pinks, this is for you.



Togetherness is one of my faves because of the pearly purple and satin grey that can also be used as a liner. The third shade is a satin lavender.


Blue My Mind is nice, if only I wear a lot of blues. Sadly, I don't. It's composed of Satin light blue/Pearly deep teal/Satin black that would definitely be a good palette for smokey blue eye look.


Satin Influencer is not really a fave because I feel the colors do not go well together. I do love the Satin Silver and early deep blue. The third is a satin mauve brown.

Mineralize Blushes:

I am not a fan of mineralize blushes, which is weird because I love the mineralize skinfinishes (MSFs) which are close cousins of the mineralize blushes. I don't use the latter that often and are just languishing in my drawer, but looking at how pretty the swatches are, I might break them out real soon.





A Little Bit Of Sunshine is a Satin light brown/Pearly beige that would work great as a bronzer, hence the name. Band Of Roses is so feminine, a marriage of Satin blue pink/Pearly light plum. Hang Loose is a Satin bright pink/Pearly lavender that reminds me of Moon River mineralize blush that I rarely use, but will be brought back to life pretty soon.



Happy Together is the mineralize blush I like the most from this collection. It is Satin caramel/Pearly beige that is probably the simplest in color but will surely bring forth the natural skin color of the wearer, only better because it lends a slight warmth and color to the skin.

What's up next? I will be having a MAC Stereo Rose mineralize skinfinish Giveaway real soon, so follow this blog and stay tuned!