Ballerific Beauty: MAC Presents Nutcracker Sweet Collection

The holidays are approaching and it is time to start thinking about your gifts for family and friends. MAC Cosmetics has been releasing some amazing collaborations recently. This year, the cosmetic line has released the Selena Collection, their collaboration with Taraji P. Henson, an upcoming Mariah Carey collection and more to come. To further get you into the holiday spirit, MAC has just unveiled their Nutcracker Sweet Collection. The collection features a wide variety of makeup items, kits and tools (many of which are limited editions) that feature a very Nutcracker reminiscent dream like room and made up models.

With five different shades that have interesting names, each of these limited edition lipsticks contains a high level of drama that range from hot deep pinks to deep purple. Some of the lipsticks are matte, some with a light sheen and all of them are beautiful.

• Kingdom of Sweets – soft, milky pink (Cremesheen)
• Flamboyish – hot deep pink (Matte)
• Saucy Little Darling – deep coral red (Amplificied)
• So Good For You Furiously Festive – intense cool red (Matte)
• Leap of Delight – deep plum purple (Matte)

The magic dust eyeshadows are perfect options for the holiday season. There are shimmery pinks, black with sparkling gold in it and light soft colors. Create the perfect drama with these shades of eyeshadow.

• Dance Flowers Dance – light pink
• Pretty Dainty – pink coral shimmer
• Rabblerouser – bright intense pink
• Forward March – peachy gold shimmer
• Dark Lullaby – midnight purple
• Mustache – black with gold sparkle

A limited-edition collection of coordinated hues for your eyes, presented in a fuchsia and burgundy clutch with embroidered gold accents.

Kit includes:

– Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Smoky Mauve (pinkish muted mauve)

– Technakohl Eyeliner in Purple Dash (intense aubergine)

– Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Stormy Pink (muted grey purple)

– False Lashes Mascara in False Black (black)

The Nutcracker Sweet Collection can be purchased at Macy’s, Bloomingdales, MAC Cosmetics, and Nordstroms.