MAC Neo Sci Fi Collection On Counters Now!
Brand spankin’ new for summer, MAC just released their Neo Sci-Fi collection that’s totally reminiscent of those old Star Trek episodes, yes? Now, I’m not a Trekkie, but who could forget those awesome frocks straight from outer space?
When I saw the promo photos and initial images, I thought that I could probably pass on this set all together. Most of the summer collections I’ve seen this season were a little uninspiring with too many golds and bronzes. And yes, that’s sort of the point for the summer season but it’s always nice when we get a little oomph with those run of the mill, make-me-look-sunkissed shades as well.
Nonetheless, right after work I ran out to Nordstrom for a gander at this new collection and after actually looking at the colors and playing around with them at the counter, I started to change my mind about these bright orange packaged compacts and tubes we call Neo Sci-Fi.
Top: Astral, Electro, Pleasureseeker, Sci-Fi-Delity, Sunsonic
Bottom: Naked Space, Pink Grapefruit, Soft & Slow, Supreme
As life would have it, I loved the lippies ($14 US), what else is new!? If you’re looking for that oomph-factor, you can find it with Electro, a bright orange lustre shade for all you coral lovers out there. Sci-Fi-Delity is my personal favorite lipstick of the bunch. It’s sort of a rusty reddish brown that will definitely transition well in to the fall season. And if I could, I would have walked away with all for tinted lipglasses. I’m sure that there are some suitable dupes in their permanent collection, so if you have to pick one, I think that Pink Grapefruit is going to get snatched up fast!
Left to Right: Evening Aura, Expensive Pink, Femme-Fi, Magnetic Fields, Time & Space
The eye shadows ($14 US) were not as exciting for me. The colors are fairly neutral, but they pack a lot of beautiful shimmer in a non-obnoxious way. Magnetic Fields is a dark brown shade that would make a great alternative to the black, smoky eye. Expensive Pink is also gorgeous, a pink-gold shade that reminded me instantly of my old favorite Lorac eye shadow in Joy.
The MAC Neo Sci-Fi collection also includes two limited edition shades of Powder Blush ($17.50 US) in Spaced Out and X-Rocks, Cremestick Liners ($14 US) in 80%, Beurre, and Summerfruit, and four new limited edition shades of Nail Lacquer ($10 US) in Metalist, Neon 8, Phosphor, and Plasma Blu – they’re really out of this world!
Stay tuned for my next post where I’ll tell you about Solar Field, another MAC Collection that just released with Neo Sci-Fi today! And trust me, they’re HOT!
So what do you think, are these collector’s items for you? I’d love to hear what you think!
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On May 22nd, 2008 i♥makeup said:
I’m loving Electro l/s with Pink Grapefruit on it!! <3 The perfect coral lip… What r ur favorites Ms. Lilan?
xox
On May 22nd, 2008 Brittany said:
Yes yes, tell us your favorites. I’m actually really excited about this collection because I tend to love warmer colors better than cooler. However, I can’t even look at it until the first of the month. I have put myself on a serious budget.
On May 22nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi I heart Makeup!
I really like Pink Grapefruit too, but Electro was a little to bright for me. But I think it’s really great for those who want a kicked up coral shade! I think my favorite lipstick is Sci-Fi-Delity! I love that I can probably take that shade from summer to fall, flawlessy
I have a write up about Solar Fields tonight.. now those are HOT!
On May 22nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Brittany!
Normally I can’t pull off the warmer colors so I tend to lean towards the cooler ones. But a lot of pieces in this collection are awesome – try Sci-Fi-Delity and Pink Grapefruit. Those would look HOT on you girl!
For the eyeshadows, Time & Space is pretty, but I already have a few bronze shades at home that are comparable. You definitely need to check out the Solar Field collection – I’m gonna post about those tonight! They are an awesome new product!!
On May 22nd, 2008 kia said:
great review and swatches. i think we are on the same page with this collection.
On May 22nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hiya Kia!
Ya, this collection is a toss up for me, although I’m pleasantly surprised that I like some of the pieces
On May 22nd, 2008 Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said:
i went to the store today and the MA and i decided that the model was J.Lo and Sandra Bullock’s love child, lol.
On May 22nd, 2008 Mandy Pandy said:
Yeah, I also looked at the promos and saw Uhura.
This collection doesn’t do much for me, sadly. MAC’s been somewhat disappointing, of late.
On May 22nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Mrs. Lynne,
OMG, that’s too funny – she DOES look like J. Lo’s and SB’s lust baby!!
How have you been girl, did you haul anything from Neo Sci-Fi?? I actually liked a couple of pieces from the collection
On May 22nd, 2008 Lilan said:
Mandy,
MAC’s been kind of hit or miss with me. The Fafi and Heatherette collections had a few good colors and I’m embarrassed to say that I didn’t even check out Naughty Nauticals up close yet. But, there are one or two gems in Neo Sci-Fi – or even Solar Field for that matter – worth checking out
What was your last MAC purchase?
On May 23rd, 2008 Mandy Pandy said:
My last purchase was Buoy o’ Buoy lipstick from the Naughty Nauticals collection; the color is the most dead-on perfect nude I’ve ever come across, but unfortunately the formula is drying as a mofo. I had to (tearfully) return it.
On May 23rd, 2008 Lilan said:
Ugh, I really hate drying lipsticks. I tried a couple Elizabeth Arden ones – review coming soon that I wasn’t into. If it makes my lips wrinkly, that’s a no no – you know how terrified I am of wrinkles!
On May 28th, 2008 Grayburn said:
I really really cannot wait till this comes out in Europe!
Thanks!
Grayburn