I’m an NC42! Velvet Teddy: Setting the stage for all jewel-toned linersĪs someone who’s all about that neutral life, I’m all about the Velvet Teddy sub-collection. The lipsticks are $19.50 each, Lipglasses $17.50, Glitters $22, Eyeshadows $17, and Powder Blushes $24 each.

Pretty sure I saw someone actually put Ruby Woo gloss on someone’s lids, WOW. Note to self (and to MAC): It’s very helpful to see artists really pushing the products in different ways. There are some great short videos on the MAC website of the different collections in action.The See Sheer, Velvet Teddy and Ruby Woo ones are available online and at select MAC stores.The Candy Yum Yum, Diva and Heroine color collections are online exclusives.Each of the items riffs on its namesake lipstick color without being identical. Like, if I’m going to wear a matte beige lipstick like Velvet Teddy, I need to have at least a little shimmer on my eyes to contrast with my lips, and that’s the case with this collection. Subtle variations in the colors, along with different textures and finishes, keeps each of these sets from hitting a monotone note. That will be easy to rectify with the help of these sub-collections. I remember having a convo with a makeup artist once who said that monochromatic looks (where you wear matching eyeshadow, blush and lipstick) are one of the easiest ways to do elegant makeup, and I agree 100%. Like cat eyes and red lips, monochromatic makeup is a classic theme that transcends trends. HMMM!) Velvet Teddy Playing with finish and texture After all, Velvet Teddy, Ruby Woo and Candy Yum Yum have already been released as fragrances. (Side note: Why’d MAC stop there? They should have gone all out with perfume and liner. Six cult-classic MAC Lipsticks ( Velvet Teddy, See Sheer, Ruby Woo, Heroine, Diva and Candy Yum Yum) get the props they so richly deserve in the form of their own sets of matching lipgloss, eyeshadow, blush and glitter inspired by their respective color.

Mac velvet teddy swatch