Some New MAC Products- small haul, swatches, fotd

Hello everyone!

I went to my local MAC counter the other day to gift myself with some new makeup for my birthday, and even though I went there planning on just buying Well Dressed blush and maybe an eyeshadow, I left instead with 3 eyeshadows (All That Glitters, Moleskin, and Sketch), a brow pencil (Lingering), and two new brushes (226 and 211... note well dressed's absence in that list haha).

Lingering Brow Pencil
Despite not buying what I planned on, I have been thoroughly enjoying all my new products.  I was swatching away at the eyeshadows when the MAC artist came by to see if I needed help.  On a whim I asked if she could recommend anything for my brows.  Lately I'd been feeling like they looked a little patchy, and just not a very nice shape, she came over and applied Lingering brow pencil (which I've read a lot about) and despite being nervous when she first suggested a brow pencil I loved the results!  I've been trying my hand at it about every other day, and I havent decided if it is going to be a new daily part of my beauty routine or not.

Me wearing all my new products (wish I could take credit for this look, but the MAC artist applied the eye makeup)

All That Glitters, Moleskin (LE) and Sketch Eyeshadows
All I can say is LOVE.  I've been reaching for All That Glitters and Moleskin for an easy soft look practically every day since I bought these shadows, and I love how easy it is to make it more dramatic with some Sketch blended into the outer corner and crease.

All That Glitters (left) and Moleskin (right, and limited edition with the new MAC me over collection)

swatches in opposite order :) Moleskin on the left and All That Glitters on the right.

Moleskin is just the perfect matte blending color, and it looks so nice in the crease to break up how shimmery All That Glitters is on the lid.

A little shiny after cooking dinner, but with that eyeshadow combination on the lids (and some brown liner).

226 and 211 Brushes
I'm a HUGE fan of gel eyeliner, so when I first saw pictures of the 211 brush on Temptalia I couldn't wait to try it out.  I often find eyeliner brushes are way too thick for me, since I usually prefer a very thin line of eyeliner.  Thicker eyeliner can take over my lid, which is fine is that's what im going for, but usually im not haha.  The 211 is kind of thick, actually, but makes a surprisingly thin line when I turn it sideways, and the brush shape makes the perfect flick with almost not effort.

I'm also REALLY loving the 226.  My eyes are a little on the hooded side, and a lot of the popular brushes are just way too big for my eyelid.  The 226 fits so perfectly into my crease, and it is soooo soft.  I'm thinking about grabbing another one because I've been using it that often!

So moral of the story, loving all my new products!  Of course, I'm still lusting after Well Dressed (and light pink blushes in general) and now Club eyeshadow as well (what is under my eyes in the very first picture... wasn't sure if I loved it when she first put it on, but by the time I took it off I was sold), so I'm thinking another trip to the mall is in my future!  Maybe as a "Congrats your lease ended" gift? haha I'll come up with something :)

Anyone else get anything from the MAC me over collection?  I'm still eyeing Carbonized eyeshadow and Equilibrium blush, but haven't decided if I should go for it or not

xoxo

Melanie