Buzzworthy: Marcel Wanders for MAC in Mary

Starting November 24th, Marcel Wanders for MAC has launched in freestanding MAC stores and select MAC counters in Nordstroms. The packaging is unique and beautiful, but I cannot say the same for the colors chosen for this collection. Marcel Wanders, a Dutch industrial designer, collaborated with MAC to release this limited edition set of beautifully packaged, average-colored cosmetic line. The collection includes 4 lipsticks, 4 lipglosses, 2 mystery powders, mascara, false lashes, a brush and brush clutch, and a perfume charm. While the collection is undeniably beautiful (Wanders is a true artist) the makeup part of line is in quite dupable colors including a fuchsia pinks, nude golds, reds and deep plums. These aren't new or exciting colors, honey bees. The only thing I could bring myself to purchase was the only unique looking product in the line- the gold shimmered lipgloss Mary. Worn alone, the lipgloss is an average at best, gold flecked gloss. But that is  not why I bought this. Layered on top of any lipstick, especially golden warm toned colors (like MAC's Bomb Shell, Shy Girl or Curtsy), this gloss makes lips look extraordinary.  Pictured below is the Mary lipgloss swatched, then worn alone, and then on top of MAC's Heartless.  The picture of Mary + Heartless does not do the combination justice. It is a beautiful pairing and would look radiant with any red lipstick. At $22 a tube, this lipgloss is NOT cheap. Bottom line? I'd stay away if you aren't wowed by anything here.  What, if anything,  did you pick up from the Marcel Wanders for MAC?