ThisThatBeauty Reviews: MAC In Extra Dimension

MAC In Extra Dimension Eye Shadows

MAC In Extra Dimension collection features eye shadows, blushes and skinfinishes.   MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow  ($21.00 Limited Edition) The eye shadows are creamy, silky and provide luminous well defined eyes in sheer crystallized light to stunning metallic. Don’t be fooled by the pale shades you see in the pan, these colors are  iridescent and definitely live up [...]

TTB Tutorial: Valentine’s Day Makeup Look

ThisThatBeauty - Maree Sye Valentine's Day Makeup

For Valentine’s Day I like to keep my makeup relatively simply. This look is great for any occasion, date night with your significant other, cocktails with the girls or just sitting on the couch with a glass of wine. Whatever you do this Valentine’s Day, make it fun!   Products Used: Koh Gen Do Aqua [...]

ThisThatBeauty Video Tutorial: Beginner’s Guide to Contour

ThisThatBeauty Video Tutorial: Contouring for Beginners

Ahh, contouring. Too much and you’ll likely to be mistaken for a contestant on RuPaul’s drag race….But, too little, and: “girl, have you put on a couple of lbs.?” But just the right amount of contour — Oh, it’s a thing of sculpted, lifted, highlighted beauty. I did a simple little video to show you [...]

ThisThatBeauty Video Tutorial: New Year’s Eve Jewel Toned Smoky Eye

ThisThatBeauty Smoky Eye Video Tutorial

Nothing says party time like a great smokey eye. Check out this video on jewel toned smokey eyes, perfect for New Year’s Eve….and beyond. You’re welcome and Happy New Year! Products Used: Stila Stay All Day Foundation in Bare 1 Miracle Skin Tranformer Concealer Laura Mercier Translucent Powder MAC Brow Duo in Brunette (from Stylish [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: MAC Strength Color Collection

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With all the focus so often on balancing makeup, both a soft eye and strong lip or vice versa, I often crave the elegant femininity that comes from combining both at the same time.  It can create quite a bold look and can be a powerful combination, one not for the faint of heart. MAC’s [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: MAC Pressed Pigment Collection

Pressed Pigments

There is never a better time of the year to bring out the sparkle than New Year’s Eve.  In your clothes, your shoes, your handbags and of course your makeup!  While shimmer and sparkle are quite acceptable on any part of the face, the most versatile and (in my opinion) fun place to experiment with [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: MAC Stylish Brow Collection

MAC Stylish Brow Lineup

  No makeup look is complete without a finished brow. However, finding the perfect color or product that will enhance and define your brow can often be quite the challenge. Pencil or powder, gel or wax?… – the options are endless.  And now with MAC’s newest launch, Stylish Brow, these options are offered all in [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: MAC Cosmetics BB Beauty Balm SPF 35 & BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30

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Though the weather temps are taking a turn for the negative and we are covered under 14,256 layers of clothing, protecting our face is still paramount. And with the recent invention of BB creams, it has never been easier to shield the face from the sun while still giving some coverage to even out the [...]

TTB Tutorial: Take your Makeup from Day to Evening

Guerlain Calligraphy Palette

Now that the holidays are in full swing, and we are running around buying gifts, mailing out cards, attending luncheons/dinners/parties galore, but what we are not doing is stopping to change our makeup.  Nope.  Do not have the time – busy, busy, busy.  But how can you possibly run from a day at the office [...]

A Red Lipstick for All Skin Tones

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Red lips. Bold. Daring. Captivating.  And so many choices that your head may spin trying to choose one.  The level of comfort when wearing a red lip varies from person to person, some feeling confident in a full coverage, matte, fire engine red shade, while others prefer a sheer wine-colored  hue that can simply give [...]