Over the past year I have been working hard not only on the launch of my professional school, Maquillage Makeup Academy, but also on the launch of my makeup line!

Now I am thrilled to announce my lipstick line: The Pleiades Collection!

"In astronomy, the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, is an open star cluster…located in the constellation of Taurus. It is among the nearest star clusters to Earth and is the cluster most obvious to the naked eye in the night sky."

Staying true to the meaning behind the Maquillage logo, I wanted to keep with the theme of stars. My goal as an artist and an entrepreneur is to extend my reach on a global level. I want my brand, my team, and my students to shine all over the world and with hard work and dedication to my craft I know that someday I will achieve that goal!

When I was creating The Pleiades Collection, my main focus was to find a long-wearing moisturizing formula, colors with intense pigment, and a pleasant scent.

All the colors in my lipstick line are well-balanced between warm and cool tones and very pigmented so you won't need a lot of product in order to color your lips.

The Pleiades lipstick collection contains these seven pure colors:

Merope - Real Red (balance of cool and warm colors)

Celaeno - Real Bronze (balance of cool and warm colors)

Electra - Real Orange (more on the warm side)

Asterope - Real Fuchsia (more on the cool side)

Alcyone - Real Violet (for everyone!)

Taygeta - Real Soft Beige

Maia - Real Classic Rose

I'm also honored and excited to offer the lipsticks in Pro stores (with Pro and student makeup artist discounts soon!), as well as have the opportunity to sponsor events such as fashion shows!

The lipsticks are available for purchase in my boutique location in downtown San Diego (1717 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101) Monday - Friday and Sundays from 1-5pm.

I will soon also be launching my online store that will not only feature my lipsticks but a number of pro products such as brushes, bags, disposables, and INGLOT products!

~Mireille Bertrand

Creative Director & Co-Owner of Maquillage Makeup Academy