Hi Everyone!!
MAC launched their PLAYLAND collection today. This collection is inspired by fantasy land, amusement parks, cotton candy, unicorns etc. The colors are fun and bold. This collection is for those who love to experiment with their looks. It is also for those who want to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. MAC has played around with colors only and not with the packaging. I got a chance to visit a MAC store and see the collection for myself and in this post I will be posting swatches and mini reviews.
MAC says about the Playland collection:
Welcome to M∙A∙C Playland, a funtastical wonderland of enchantment and delight. Luscious shades of Lipstick and Lipglass liven lips in playful pinks, brilliant purples and bright corals. Tease and toy around with a carousel of Casual Colour pots in neon orange and hot pink, to stand out bright as balloons in a blue spring sky. Pigments and Chromagraphic Pencil add a cotton-candy cascade of colour to this season's stylish, fun-packed fantasy.
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EYES
PIGMENTS
MAC says:
Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Does not streak or cake. Easy to blend and long-lasting. Please note: Pigments are sold by weight not volume. Containers can appear to be less than full due to settling of the product.
Net Wt.: 4.5g/0.15 oz
Price: $21
Available in
4 colors: Ever so Yellow, Golden Olive, Hi Def Cyan & Neon Orange
I think:
Going with the theme of the collection, the colors of this collection are very bold and fun. The colors Neo-Orange and Hi-Def Cyan are matte but the colors Ever so Yellow and Golden Olive are shimmery. The names of the color are very well thought out and represent the colors very well. My personal favorite out of the pigments is the color Golden Olive as it is a color which will not be out of the comfort zone of many people. The texture of the pigments is smooth and they are really easy to work with.
Verdict: 4/5
CHROMOGRAPHIC PENCILS
MAC says:
A creamy, soft-point pencil ideal for use as a liner, or to outline and define designs. Provides a bold, intensely smooth application with a well-defined, pigment-rich line.
Net Wt.: 1.36g/0.048oz
Price: $16
Available in
4 colors: Black Black, Genuine Orange, Hi Def Cyan & Process Magenta
I think:
Out of the collection I was most impressed by the chromographic pencils. They are very creamy and highly pigmented. The colors are very potent and beautiful. I loved how neon the color Hi-Def Cyan is. And the colors Process Magenta and Genuine Orange are so pretty and unique. Although, except black, the colors are way out of my comfort zone, but my inner makeup buff was really drawn to these colors.
Verdict: 5/5
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LIPS
LIPSTICKS
MAC says:
Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.
Net Wt.: 3g/0.1oz
Price: $16
Available in
6 colors: Happy Go Lucky, Head in the Clouds, Playland, Red Balloon, Sweet Experience, Toying around
I think:
There are 4 amplified formulas: Happy Go Lucky, Red Balloon, Sweet Experience & Toying around. Playland & Head in the Clouds are Frosts in MAC terms. The lipsticks are creamy and highly pigmented. I loved the color Toying Around as it is a beautiful bright coral color which is very in trend this season. The color I was intrigued with the most was the color Playland as in the tube it looks yellow, but when I swatched it on my hand, I really liked it. It would look great on the center of the lips over a bright red color, to give extra dimension to the lips.
Verdict: 4.8/5
TINTED LIP GLASS
MAC says:
A unique lip gloss available in a wide variety of colours that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.
Net Wt.: 4.8g/0.17oz
Price: $15
Available in
5 colors: Bright Side, Carousel, Live it up, Lots of Laughs & Pure Silliness.
I think:
The lip glasses from this collection are beautiful neon colors perfect for spring and summer. The colors Bright Side and Live it up are really outstanding as they are very different from what MAC offers in their permanent collections. The bright side would look really nice with a lipstick underneath or its own. Do give this color a try if you happen to be at MAC.
Verdict: 4.5/5
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FACE
CASUAL COLOUR
MAC says:
Versatile, lightweight all-in-one colour for cheeks and lips. Creamy, super-blendable, barely there formula. Contains Vitamin E to help keep skin and lips nourished. Limited Edition.
Net Wt.: 13 ml/0.43 fl oz
Price: $21
Available in
3 colors: For your Amusement, Hi Jinks & Young at heart
I think:
These are probably my least favorite from the collection. The product is not bad by any means, but they just don't stand out to me. The color For your Amusement lacks consistency in pigmentation and does not apply very well but the other colors are nicely pigmented. This product is good for throwing in your purse for quick touch ups in emergency situations.
Verdict: 3.5/5
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In the end I will say that makeup artists will definitely enjoy this collection. The general public can surely enjoy the collection, except the pigments and pencils(in my opinion). I loved the pigment Golden Olive and the lipstick Toying Around. I think they will look great paired together.
In the end, here is an eye look that a MAC makeup artist did on my eyes. She used the pigment Hi-Def Cyan out of the collection. Hope you like it!
Share your thoughts on this collection in the comment section below!
Where to buy:
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*****Disclaimer: Only the pictures of the swatches are owned by me.*****
I have not been sponsored in any way and this is my honest opinion