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I have to admit that when the flyer for this collection arrived in the mail, I didn't really get the concept. And in all honesty, I still don't. That said, however, I did manage to pick up a few items that I absolutely love. It started with Added Goodness, one of the new fluidlines. It's a wonderful shade of muddy grey-taupe that looks excellent as a thick, flicked line with a neutral lid for a daytime look. After seeing some swatches online, I absolutely had to have it. (Confession? I bought a backup, too ;)

Top left - Wholesome Fluidline, bottom right - Added Goodness Fluidline 

Because by the time I got my act together to decide what I wanted my local MAC stores were sold out, I ordered online. So I figured might as well check out what else they've got.... and that's how Wholesome came about. I have Dipdown, which is a deep brown and goes on pretty dark, but definitely still brown. Wholesome is much darker - sort of like the difference between milk and dark chocolate. It looks nearly black, but goes on just a little bit warmer. So if you love winged liner but feel like you can't quite pull of opaque black - give this one a go!

L-R: Added Goodness and Wholesome Fluidlines

Then (because you know how much I looooove a pink lipstick) I stumbled on Dish It Up. It really reminds me of Total Wow, which was a dark berry glaze that was sadly discontinued, but it's lustre so it has more of a sheen to it. It's also a bit more on the pink side than the berry. I really like it for a daytime lip - it's got a pop of colour, but not too intense.

 Lipstick in Dish It Up and Tendertone in Hot 'n' Saucy

The final product I picked up was one of the Tendertone lip glosses - Hot 'n' Saucy. It's a maraschino cherry red sheer lip gloss that goes on with just a hint of colour and isn't at all sticky. Rather than the trademark MAC vanilla scent, this has a fruity scent, which is nice to start with, but it has an after-scent similar to MAC's potted lip conditioners, which is a bit ... something. Chemically? Medicated? I don't know how to describe it, but I find it a little offputting. So if you're sensitive to the lip conditioner scent, you may want to give this one a miss. Because it's sheer and thin, it feels great on the lips, but wears off relatively quickly. So bear that in mind - you'll need to bring it with you to re-apply. The other down side for me is that it's in the same containers as the paint pots - glass. So it's a little heavier and, if you're clumsy like I am, might make you a little nervous if you're touching up on the go.

L-R: Tendertone in Hot 'n' Saucy and lipstick in Dish It Up

So far my favourites, in case you can't tell, are the Added Goodness Fluidline - it's just so different from any other cream liner I have - and Dish It Up lipstick. Tendertone I'm glad I tried, but am still unsure about, and Wholesome I think is a great alternative to black, but definitely not a must-have if you're weighing up which items you'd like to get. This collection is selling out fast - so check out your local MAC (and online) before you miss your chance!

Ratings:
Packaging: 4/5 (I'd prefer that the Tendertone was in a plastic tub - I'm always dropping things!)

Product quality: 5/5
Worth the price? Yes - particularly for the Fluidlines which last forever.
Would I purchase again? Yes for Dish It Up and Added Goodness, maybe for the other two.

Cruelty-Free? Yes - appears on PETA's Cruelty-Free list.

Where to find it: MAC in store and online.

MAC - Fluidline

***Pictures and Swatches Coming Soon!***

I love this formula - it glides on like a dream but is intensely pigmented and creates a very strong line. I find that it's easiest to apply with a bent liner brush, like BeneFit's Get Bent or with an angled brush like MAC's 226. These both allow good control (as long as you've got a relatively steady hand!). Though the jar doesn't look that impressive, it will last for ages as you need so little to create the perfect dark line.

Blacktrack: This is the ultimate MAC black liner. The gel formula means that you can draw the line easily without tugging or folding the skin and it will last all day (or night) long! Great if you're doing a pinup girl eye or Winehouse cat-eye!
 
Dipdown: I have really pale skin, so often black liner makes an otherwise neutral and understated look become intense. I really like this liner for these situations because it's dark enough do create a bold line, but slightly softer. It looks like a red-tinged mid-tone brown in the jar but does go on quite dark. I'd recommend giving this a try if you want something slightly more understated than deep black!

Rich Ground: This is an absolutely gorgeous golden bronze that I have actually been known to use as a cream shadow for a dramatic eye! It can also be used on the bottom lashline with a bronze shadow to brighten up the eye without smudging or fallout. Gorgeous!

Dark Diversion: A dark purple, this liner is stunning on hazel and green eyes instead of using black liner. Goes on quite dark, but catches the light mesmerizingly. This one was limited edition, so probably won't be easy to find anymore, unfortunately. Try Macroviolet as an alternative.

Ratings:
Packaging: 5/5
Product quality: 5/5
Worth the price? No doubt.
Would I purchase again? Yes. Likely I'll need to re-purchase to replace aged product well before it's actually used up, though! This is one you could easily split with a friend who has an empty jar to save some money. A little goes a very long way!

Cruelty-Free? Yes - appears on PETA's Cruelty-Free list.

Where to find it: All Cosmetics Wholesale online.