REVIEW: MAC FACE AND BODY

Before anything else, please let me tell you that my photos are not altered in whatsoever way in Photoshop. :) I might've added some captions and watermarks at the photos but the photos will never be retouched in any way. Also please be aware that I'll be posting my bare face .. please read at your own risk. HAHAHA

Ok, now on to the review.

I've been taking care of my self more especially my skin condition after I gave birth. So one of my goal is to find a foundation that will be light and sheer but evens out my skin tone at the same time. I have to stay away as much as possible from heavy foundations to avoid clogging my skin, since I've been breaking out lately. :( Maybe my face is so used to the heavy junk I used to put that it's reacting with light ones? Uhh I dont know. hahaha. But yeah.

Im happy with my Smashbox Tinted Moisturizer but I want something that have a little more coverage. I used to like the MUFE Face and Body foundation (waterproof) but BHS is a lot farther away from home, and I've been settling with online shopping since it's more convenient for me. So I decided to order the MAC Face and Body Foundation at my MAC supplier.

So, what is MAC Face and Body?

A water-based, water-resistant foundation that provides long-lasting, natural coverage for face and/or body. Ideal for all skin types. Face and Body Foundation provides sheer, natural looking coverage in an easy to blend, water-resistant formula. The long-lasting formula is available in a wide range of colours and contains several emollients to help moisturize and condition the skin. It delivers professional looking results that meet the exacting standards of beauty photography and is ideal for perfecting the face and body

= MAC Website

My skin match (I'm NC35 for the SFF), C4.

Bare Face:

One layer of Face and Body Foundation"

Obviously, it lightens the darkness of my under eyes and it helps even out my skin tone as I have a darker forehead than the rest of my face.

With MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC35 (Undereyes only):

Set with MAC Blot Powder Pressed in Medium Dark:

Before and After:

PROS:

- Sheer coverage. Although you can build it up to low coverage.

- The shade perfectly matches my skin tone.

- I love the watery feeling of the foundation. It's easy to wear and very lightweight.

- When using flash, it looks like skin rather than foundation. Doesnt have a white cast.

- Although the price can be a little steep, it boast an amount of 120ml of product that will last you a long time.

CONS:

- The smell! The smell I cant really describe but it's awful. Although it disappears after a few minutes, still it sometimes bothers me.

- Price.

- Not available locally.

- I once heard that MAC is marketing it as a HD foundation. Nope. No way. Unless you have perfect skin, this is not a HD foundation. :)

Will I purchase? Im not so sure because this one is not available locally. :)

My To-Go Lipstick: MAC Velvet Teddy

Things I look for in an everyday lipstick is:

1. Matte

2. My lips but better shade

3. Little to no-maintenance.

I wish I could always use my matte reds and hot pinks but they can be a bitch sometimes that's why I always end up wearing lip balms or petroleum jelly when I go out with my kids. And it's more safer, so that nothing will transfer to my kids' clothes.

Swatch on a NC35 skin

And this is me wearing my nude lipstick.

PROs:

1. Matte

2. Doesnt need a lipliner.

3. No fuss in application and after application.

4. Easy to wear and doesnt attract a lot people.

CONs:

1. Can be expensive for someone on a budget

Will I repurchase? Definitely. :)

MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick

A quick review for MAC's Vegas Volt Lipstick. :) I've been building my lipstick collection this year and I usually have reds and pinks. But I want to add some colors to my ever growing collection, and just in time, Ive been wanting to try a coral lipstick.

Vegas Volt in NC35

Amplified Formula.. Very creamy and easy to apply.

Bright Coral lipstick

Swatch

PRO:

1. Since the formula is amplified, it is creamy and easy to apply.

2. Coral and morena skin tones are bestfriends. I really like corals for morena girls. They look so sexy yet soft with it.

3. Opaque. I had trouble with Creme Cup but this one is so opaque. I <3 it.

4. Doesnt make me look old unlike other bright lipsticks can do.

Neutral:

1. Staying power is so-so.

CONs:

1. Can be expensive for someone in a budget.

2. If you tend to lick your lips, you're not gonna like it. hahaha. I have this thing with anything but matte that I like to "taste" the lipstick and end up regretting it. :))

3. Smell. Im not a fan of the vanilla scent, especially in the morning. (Am I the only one who have that? I always have stomach aches in the morning even after breakfast. It goes away by lunch though. As in ALWAYS. Pagaalis lang. haha. Weird.)

Will I repurchase? Uhhh.. Who knows. :)) But Im not sure whether I'll abuse it that much because I only wear petroleum jelly on my lips whenever I go out with my kids, which is about 95% of the time.

MAC Chromagraphic Liner

MAC Chromagraphic Liner

I can now say, I finally own a MAC Pro item! Last year, when MAC Pret a Papier collection was launch, I was so broke. I was really craving for the blush and of course, the chromagraphic liner. I thought I would never have the chance to get the pencil until I saw a friend like a page in facebook last month, MAC FOR LESS. And when I saw FOR LESS, you know how fast I clicked the link and like it.

I had some doubt about it, but I still insisted that I try and Im glad I did. A month after (it was a pre-order), my pencils arrived! And oh how much I begged the seller to have this pre-order again (they told me they MIGHT do it again next year! Plenty of time to save up girls! Their prices are off the hook!)

As soon as I received the package, I tore it like a mad woman, swatched the product and try it on.

I'M SO INLOVE WITH THIS PRODUCT!!!! I never like lining my waterline because it hurts my eye, but this did not. I dont really like this as a concealer though, but I use it as my highlight's base (eye).

Here is a mini-review:

PROs:

- looks pretty natural than using a white eyeliner to look awake!

- a versatile product. can be used as a liner, a base, a concealer and lipliner.

- creamy! no tugging of the eyes!

CONs:

- this is not ideal to use as a concealer if you have wrinkly bags like mine, they settle into lines.

- staying power is not good! :(

- not available locally, and not available through free standing mac store unless they have it in a collection.

- local price is expensive! Php950!

Will I buy it again? Uhh, after I finish my two pencils! Haha. I love them so much I bought two!

Oh, did I told you how much I got this? 850! I cant wait for Bev and Rica (Mac For Less' sellers) to have this pre-order again. :)

CARE reviews: MAC lipstick in Russian Red

Anyone who know me personally knows how much I love red lipsticks! I was searching for the perfect red lipstick that will stay after a few drinks and a few cigs.

I was aiming for Ruby Woo, but then Lyn from MAC (Glorietta) said Russian Red will suit me better. And since she aced the perfect foundation color, I trusted her and got the Russian Red .. and it never leaved my purse ever since! :)

Russian Red

Lip Swatch

Summary:
What I like:
1. Its staying power is AMAZING! I was on my fifth or sixth stick and still, my lipstick still look as if I just put it on. :)
2. Super pigmented
3. Flattering color (I'm NC35 for reference.)

What I dont like:
1. The price. (BUT it's worth it!)
2. Since it's matte formula, it's really drying.

Tips:
1. Exfoliate and put balm before putting this on! :D

Will I buy it again? YES! I'm buying a back up! :D
Though, if you can suggest any red lipstick, please do! (What I look for a red lipstick? MATTE and bright. :p)

Hello Kitty Haul!! :)

and most of my friends thought Im going to spend a lot. Haha, My tactics on over-spending? Texting Lyn with what I wanted, look at them and pay! Hahaha.

Popster is OOS na. :( The other girl must've heard me sigh and she approach me and Lyn and said that they will be re-ordering some, so they'll text me daw when replenishments are here! wohoo! Im getting Popster and a lipgloss from this collection and Im done! :p

So here's my recent haul:

The humble loot! :)

Too Dolly Eyeshadow Palette
- I bought this just because of Romping! I hate Yogurt, it's hard to build up! I also dont like Stately Black because of the texture. And Too Dolly is so similar with Aquadisiac (wc I own). Haha, Oh well, for the love of packaging!:p

Strayin' Lipstick!
- this is OOS already. The MUA said it's good that I reserved last Saturday morning. Cute-ster is OOS too :(

and another lipstick from Cremesheen Collection

Shy Girl Lipstick
- i super love this one!! :D Mama fell in love with it too, and she's buying herself one! :D
(Why I'm so happy? Because, it means she's going with me in MAC, and there's probably 90% chance I can grab one Grand Duo, and a brush! haha)

I also bought another brush, It's 219 naman this time! :) Im going to invest in MAC brushes na.
So there's mu humble loot. :D Im saving na talaga. :p

Review: MAC Prep+Prime Eye

A light textured cream to wear on the eyes as an undercoat to eye makeup. Primes the lids. Smooths textures, neutralizes lid colour. Use under eye shadow, pigments, paints and concealers.
-MAC Cosmetics

Love:
- The texture is so smooth and somehow like butter, it goes on well on my dry lids.
- My eye make up stayed put (8 hours)
- A little goes a long way

Hate:
- Price! For 1050Php, get a paintpot instead
- Container! It's freaking small.
- This wouldn't work on oily lids because of the "butter" consistency. IMO
- I got teary eyed, and the colors in the inner part of the eye (tear-duct) was erased. as in, no trace that there's been a primer or lid color.

I give it 3 out of 5.
Get paintpot instead. :p

more MAC

I'm officially broke! hahaha
Was planning to get MAC 188 lang, but I ended up not buying it (since I have my Suesh Stippling brush and NYX stippling brush). I'll get it next time. I have to save for MAC hellokitty collection (haha, i spent my loot money! bad Care)
After the Hello Kitty, I wont be buying any makeup muna since I have lots. I promise! The only thing in my wishlist right now is the HK collection and MUFE eyeshadow in No. 92! :)

The whole MAC loot

Studio Fix Fluid in NC35, yes! I'm a shade lighter!! :)

Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme Cup! :)

Vanilla e/s and swatch.

Flip e/s (BBR collection)

I also bought MAC brush cleanser! :) ok, im so stopping hauling! I need a job? hahaha

MAC haul and a surprise gift from mom! :)

so here is my MAC haul last wednesday! :)

My first MAC brushes! Well, full size one since I have the brush set (i dont know which collection it was, but it have silver handles, and it came with a cute white/silver pouch!)
I've been reading/watching videos on brushes because I finally told myself that it's time to invest on good brushes! :)
MAC 239 is great. and i super love MAC 217 for blending.
Next brush? MAC 219! :)

Lyn recommended this one a long time ago, but being a noob that time, I was hesitating on buying something I (thought) wouldn't use. But when I started grooming my brows and shaping them, a brow gel became a must-have! I finished MAC brow gel in clear, and so I bought this one! And Jheng was right, it made my brows looks a lot more natural. :) This is one of my must-have now! :)

Because on my dismay with the Laura Mercier SC, im back on Studio Finish concealer in NC35! :) love this one.

This, I regret buying. I havent tried it yet but I kinda think that I should have gotten a paintpot or a shadestick instead, bummer. But let's see. I'll try it out tomorrow and will post a review afterwards. :)

And now, a surprise from mom
A mirror! :)

and a Guerlain loose powder!! :)
Though I dont like the smell, it looks so natural and this is from mom (I would never shell out 2,550pesos for a loose powder, I rather have Ellana Minerals!), and I love her for a lot of reason, but this, my friend, is like a sign that she trust me now that I wont lose my makeup mojo! :) I love you mama, thanks for supporting this addiction. :p You're the best mama! (because I have 4! hahaha, long story)

so that's it for now! :D
Coming next is:
-Lady Gaga inspired FoTD
-Coastal Scents 88 palette review: Shimmer VS Matte/Satin!
:D