"Work It Out" is M.A.C. Cosmetics' Brightest and Best Color Cosmetics Collection for 2017

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“Work It Out” is M.A.C. Cosmetics’ Brightest and Best Color Cosmetics Collection for 2017

By Alison Blackman

Work It Out, a new collection from M.A,C. Cosmetics is exciting my spirit with a collection, inspired by athleisure fashion, that will have you exercising your right to bold, bright color cosmetics that really have an impact!

It’s my favorite Color Cosmetics Collection for 2017 so far this year.

Gazing at the black and white outer cartons with stars, checks and stripes, with splashes of bright color, I’m reminded of the swinging ’60-‘s when pop art ruled fashion.

But the makeup colors inside the cartons are a rainbow of fashion-forward colors seen on the Spring & Fall 2017 runways in magazines.

Pump up your eye looks with Chromatic Pencils in neon shades, and match them to equally bold and bright mascaras. Downplay lips but experiment with glassy shine and sheer tints of color with lip gloss.

It’s fun to play with color and take risks. Just how far you want to go is up to you! Don’t be afraid to experiment. That’s what makeup should be all about!

just some of the many colors of MAC Cosmetics Work IT OUt Eye Pencils, Mascaras, and two palettes from another new colleciton, Eyes on MAC

just a few of the many colors of MAC Cosmetics Work It Out Eye Pencils, Mascaras, and two palettes from another new MAC Collection: “Eyes on MAC”

One thing for sure, if you wore these colors to your gym, you might get a lot of attention, but not get much of a workout done!

There is an In Extreme Dimension Lash in Black, but the real excitement in this collection are the 16 colored mascaras in even bright, bold shade of the rainbow.

In my tests, I matched the 6 brightly colored MAC Cosmetics eye pencils to the mascaras, and also to shadow colors for a monochromatic look, but you can mix and match as you choose. If you like, you can also check out the brand new EYES ON MAC Eye Shadow Palettes Collection which we reviewed on March 1st.

CHROMOGRAPHIC PENCILS

the EYES on MAC lineup. See our review on advicesisters.com

These soft, silky, luxurious and blend-able eye pencils double as shadows, but I really like them as accents with the EYES ON MAC Eye Shadow Palettes Collection .

The key is to keep it simple if you don’t want to be clown-like. if you’re wearing a pink or red shadow, for example, keep pencil accents

If you’re wearing a pink or red shadow, for example, keep pencil accents more subtle, or use a complimentary color. Once you start playing around with

Once you start playing around with many different color combos you really have to know what works and what doesn’t. Takes selfies and see what it really looks like on your face, before going out to meet your adoring public.

eye pencils from MAC work it out collection

Primary Yellow – Bright clean yellow *don’t reject the thought of a yellow liner until you try it. The look is unusual, but quite lovely

Genuine Orange Bright orange *at first I didn’t love the orange-yed look, but as I got used to it I liked how unique and edgy it was

Process Magenta Matte magenta

Rich Purple Dense purple

Marine Ultra Bright naval blue

Landscape Green Lush, bright green *this is a very bold green, but it looks sexy, so who cares if people stare?

$17.00 U.S. / $20.00 CAD | PERMANENT

In Extreme Dimension Lash

In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash black

SRP $23.00 US/$28.00 CAD

IN EXTREME DIMENSION LASH (colors)

Squat It,- Sugar rich cool brown
Well-Toned- rich plum purple
Gym Dandy -rich denim blue
Hold For 10 -bright cobalt blueHottie With A Body – bright lime green *this bold green goes well with blues, greens, and neutrals.
Spin & Twist- forest green *green mascaras are easier to wear than you think with a neutral shadow, or go all out in all green.
Sweaty Betty bluish-green
No Pain, No Gain -green with slight blue undertone
Cool Down – bright violet purple *it’s gorgeous and edgy. You won’t be sorry if you try it “as is”
Feel My Pulse – blackened blue-red
Heart Rate’s – Rising rich red *if you’ve never tried red before, or fuchsia pink, it’s a bold look. Tone it down with a primer coat of brown or black.
Abs Of Steel- fuchsia pink
Warm Up – orange with reddish undertone (looks great with the “Genuine Orange” pencil and shadows from “Red Hot Times Nine)
Energized- bright yellow (if you wear this with the “Primary Yellow” pencil and shadows from “Tropic Cool Times Nine” be prepared for heads to turn)
Sky Is The Limit pastel bright sky blue
Muscle Tee pure white *I didn’t try it, but if I did, I’d wear black mascara, wear white at the tips, or coat lashes with all white, add color at the tips.
SRP $19.50 US/$24.00 CAD

PREP+PRIME FIX+/SIZED TO GO

Prep + Prime is loved by makeup artists and beaut-istas because it is an instant pick me up with vitamins, minerals, cucumber, detoxifing green tea and soothing chamomile.

But while there are a variety of these in larger sizes ($24) sizes, for the Work It Out Collection M.A.C. has chosen Coconut, Rose and Lavender to mini-size to one fl. oz. Perfect for travel and passing muster in carry on bags.

One spritz adds moisture to your face, and also one of a variety of invigorating, uplifting scents. It refreshes your makeup, or just use it on bare skin to refresh you.

Scent is highly subjective, so if you love rose, you will love the rose version. Personally, the lavender is my favorite (seen in the photo).

It’s calming, and a perfect way to soothe you to sleep at home or on the road.

SRP $12.00 US/$14.00 CAD

The one set of products in Work It Out that isn’t bright are the lipsticks the lipsticks. The Crystal Lip Glaze Gloss could perk things up with colors ranging from coral to a deep violet.

LIPSTICK | $17.00 U.S.

Bi-ceptual – Nude beige (lustre)
Relentlessly Red- Bright pinkish coral matte (Retro Matte) (Repromote)
Muscu-linity – Soft brown (Lustre)
Testosterone – Mid-tone rose (Lustre)

$21.00 CAD | LIMITED EDITION

CRYSTAL GLAZE GLOSS SRP

Oh My Lunge! – sheer cool baby pink
Nice Cheeks – soft peach
Sixxx Pack- bubble gum pink
Love Your Body – coral pink
Ripped – red cherry
Flex Appeal – deep violet