ROGUE Hair Extensions: M.A.C Haul October 2014

MAC HAUL

Recent online order from M.A.C Cosmetics.

~~ Here's what I got ~~

Studio Fix Powder NC25 $49

Studio Sculpt NC25 $52

Pro Longwear Concealer NC20 $32

Strobe Cream $55

Prep & Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact Light Plus $42

3D Platinum $29

Pro Longwear Concealer:

This product will NOT budge!

If your looking for medium to full coverage concealer to completely hide your flaws. M.A.C have definitely delivered with this product.

This liquid concealer has been said to last 15 HOURS! You will get approx 12 hours before creasing or seeing movement.

* Not a concealer for DRY SKIN. This concealer is quite dry in itself so if you have any dryness you will see that emphasized rather than concealed.

***Recommend a M.A.C Select Moisturecover concealer for dry skin

PRO: Conceals imperfections, lightweight, long wearing

CON: A dry product, fast drying time making it hard to layer, must work quickly

Studio Sculpt:

Studio Sculpt is a gel based, build-able medium coverage foundation with a satin finish. That creates a smooth, hydrating, water resistant, long wearing base.

TIP*** As a gel foundation it won't slide on effortlessly as a liquid foundation would. You will need to do a bit of work to create an even coverage.

Prime skin before. Using a synthetic buffing brush, buff product into the skin in small sections at a time.

If applied correctly, Studio Sculpt will create a flawless full-coverage base. Perfect for photographs or a big night out. Once set with powder this product won't move.

Studio Sculpt
PRO: Hydrating (good for dry skin), great coverage, flawless finish

CON: Can create flare ups with acne prone skin

Strobe Cream:

Strobe Cream is ultimately a skin care product that brightens tired skin. I love how it gives a perfect radiance to the skin.

I would recommend you prime your skin first then use Strobe cream where you want to be illuminated, cheek bones, though the center of the face and decolletage.

You don't want to use to much product as you may find your foundation to slide.

Strobe Cream

PRO: Soft, hydrating

CON: A Luxury, expensive non essential product

Swatches!

Unblended

Left to Right:

NC20 Pro Longwear Concealer, NC25 Studio Sculpt, Strobe Cream

Studio Fix Powder:

Studio Fix Powder is a product I have used from the first moment I started wearing makeup.

It is a extremely good powder foundation - A full compact will last me approximately 6 months before needing to replace.

You can wear alone if you are looking for a easy to apply application method. Alternatively you can use this to build on top of a foundation (Studio Sculpt or Fix Fluid) for a very full coverage.
Perfect for covering acne scarring or spots.

PRO: Great for covering acne scarring
CON: Full coverage - create flare ups with acne prone skin

Beauty Balm Compact:

I have been dying to get my hands on a Prep & Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact.

The best way to apply is to blend & buff with a synthetic brush.

If you are looking for a light/medium coverage I would definitely recommend this for you.

You can build by adding Studio Fix Powder over top however I found it defeated the purpose of a flawless natural dewy finish. Powder will create a matte look.

** Great for school students **

PROS: Minimizes pores, perfects (minor imperfections) , protects, evens out & illuminates

CONS: I found I needed a concealer to cover deeper scarring or redness.

Glitter:

M.A.C have released in 2014, 7 new 3D Glitter shades to the PRO store (only available in Sydney pro store).

Ive been loving 3D glitter with holographic tones coming into Summer to give that pop of sparkle. Platinum, a slightly cool, silvery shade with a holographic effect below.

TIP***

* Use a black or white base/primer under the glitter to intensify the colour.

- NYX Jumbo Pencils in Milk & Black bean work wonderfully!

* Always dab (never swipe) a wet brush to apply glitter.

- You can use water or a mixing medium it will minimize fall out & help adhere it to the skin.

* Brush excess away with a dry powder brush.