Friday, May 8, 2009

MAC/Sephora Haul

So Ive been in need of new MAC products because I been trying out drug store brand products. I never seem to pick out the right color concealer or foundation color : (. I decided to let the experts help me out.

I love the Studio Sculpt Foundation. I have it in NC50.

I think it gives me an airy natural look. Ive tried it by itself and with lotion. I love using the 188 Brush to blend it out. I wanted the 187 but to save money I settled for the 188 (I can use it for blush application so its a plus). No regrets.
Prior to any foundation application, I applied Photo Finish Light Primer. I got it from Sephora along with the Urban Decay Primer Potion that everyone is raving about.

Both products are amazing. My skin feels incredibly smooth and becomes a great base for application as it claims to be. Ive always dreaded eyeshadow creasing, its a nightmare! I was sooo excited when indeed my eyeshadow didn't crease. Another miracle product! Many people swear by it and I know why. So I also got concealer in NW50. I apply it with the 224 Brush. Also amazing. I wanted a lighter concealer but the artist convinced me to pick that shade. We will see!
Ive been into contouring lately so I was recommended Studio Fix Foundation/Powder in NW50. I also bought Mineralize Blush in Love Thing. Love Love Love it! I'm disappointed with the Studio Fix. I'm not sure if its because I don't know how to apply the product. Either I don't notice the difference or it doesn't blend very well over my foundation and looks like a huge dark streak. No in between. I'm frustrated! Im going to try and get my money back or swap it for something else.
I forgot how oily my skin gets with foundation on. I need to find a solution for that. I bought the light photo finish primer so there would be no extra oil to my face but my Tzone (especially my nose) gets terribly oily after a couple hours. I thought about getting blotting paper or the Prep + Prime Finishing Powder. Something has got to give since summer is approaching.

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