Can I tell you a secret? Okay, first, you have to guarantee not to tell. It’s not that I’m embarrassed or anything… Well, maybe a little, but here goes: sometimes, when I’m alone, I rock out to old ‘N Sync songs.

There, I said it.

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Hey now, don’t judge! Their celebrity album was actually pretty good.

Someone at MAC even named one of the company’s Lip Pencils after the band (well…), and it happens to be today’s Unsung Hero, In Synch ($13).

Fate is such a fickle mistress, isn’t she? I practically never met this yellowish pastel pink because for a long time I’d always just assumed it would be too light for my coloring (I’m typically much more of a Subculture kinda gal). then I chose to give it a try one day on a whim.

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And I’m so glad I did! In Synch hasn’t left my side in practically a month, and it hasn’t been away from my lips for long during that time. As a matter of fact, I wore it practically every day when I was Vancouver last week. I just love the look — a very pretty nude lip a la Kim Kardashian.

Lately, I’ve been layering it below MAC evolution revolution Lipglass, but I can see it looking beautiful with any number of pinks and peachy pink lipglosses in your collection.

You might try it with…

MAC Plushglass in fashion Fantatic (a creamy pale pink)

MAC Plushglass in big baby (a peachy pink and white pearl)

MAC Lustreglass in Wonderstruck (a pinkish coral)

MAC Lustreglass in Pinkarat (a soft pink with golden pearl)

MAC Lustreglass in Luminary (a pastel pink with a golden sheen)

If you struggle with dry lips, I feel like In Synch isn’t as creamy as some of the other MAC Lip Pencils I’ve tried. Prepping your lipst first with a lip balm ought to help. I’ve been using Clinique Superbalm in Grapefruit, a hydrating, non-sticky balm that layers well with other products, and it gives a tad much more pigment to the pink.

After applying a thin layer of Grapefruit, I’ll wait a few minutes for it to absorb, and then line and fill in my lips with In Synch. Then, I’ll blend with a finger and finish with a layer of gloss.

Here’s one way to round out the look…
Try sweeping MAC Blushbaby on your cheeks, lining your lash and water lines with MAC Eye Kohl in Feline, and patting MAC Eyeshadow in Soba on your lids.

And because it always pays to be ‘N Sync…

The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection

MAC Unsung Heroes: Soba Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Heroes: Bombshell Lipstick

MAC Unsung Heroes: Sunbasque Sheertone Shimmer Blush

MAC Unsung Heroes: clear Lipglass

MAC Unsung Heroes: humid Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Heroes: naked Lunch Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Heroes: Russian Red Lipglass

MAC Unsung Heroes: Syrup Lipstick

MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Blushbaby Blush

MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Vex Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Heroes: Strobe Cream

MAC Unsung Heroes: Blot Powder/Pressed

MAC Unsung Heroes: Subculture Lip Pencil

MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft brown Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Hero: Woodwinked Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Hero: Powersurge Eye Kohl

MAC Unsung Heroes: All That Glitters Eyeshadow Is Not just another Gold

MAC Unsung Heroes: The Technakohl Liners

MAC Unsung Hero: Groundwork paint Pot

MAC Unsung Hero: Nymphette Lipglass

MAC Unsung Heroes: Viva Glam V

MAC Unsung Hero: Blacktrack Fluidline

MAC Unsung Heroes: Lychee Luxe Lipglass

MAC Unsung Hero: beautiful Gold Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Hero: Patina Eyeshadow

Mama said knock you out!

Dream Water said knock you out. I came across this stuff at an airport last month. I have to say — it initially caught my attention because I thought it was something people drank to have good dreams.

But it’s actually expected to help you unwind and fall asleep, two things I in some cases need help with. An ancient Asian saleswoman at an airport snack counter convinced me to give it a try. She was also trying to talk me into an unsightly hologram unicorn bookmark and a dusty bag of salted peanuts, but I passed on those…

It was about $4 at the airport, but it’s probably less expensive at other stores.

I finally got around to trying it last night, and WOW! It knocked me out cold. It’s calorie-free and includes a bunch of sleep-friendly herbs. I was sawing logs within 20 minutes of downing the little bottle. No kidding, I could barely keep my eyes open to read my book.

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It tastes pretty gross, though (like a mix of sugar-free Kool aid and stinky feet). Still, I think it’s better than insomnia.

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen