Mac Necessities!

Today I was in the mall helping my mom and grandma get some clothes. I wasn't going to buy anything and was showing great restrain! Then we passed by Mac and I just had to look. I wanted to get everything...but I was thinking about what I really thought I needed the most.

I ended up with:


Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW20....
I wasn't sure if this was the right shade but I got color matched and the girl thought this would look best. She had said the lighter NW 15 would highlight the under eye circles more than cover them. So I decided to follow her advice and got this concealer. I tried it on using my SS194 concealer brush and I really like it. It's kind of a wipped consistancy that can be blended in easily. I'll do an actual review as I use it more.



Mac Paintpot in Soft Ochre.
I wanted to get an eye primer to make my eyeshadow stay on longer and look brighter. I went with this color because it was just light and wouldn't show through my shadows. She said this one would go best with Nylon since that is my go to color for the lid!

I almost got Bare Study which is a lighter paint pot color and it had a little shimmer, so I decided to go with the more matte Soft Ochre.



Mac Blush in Well Dressed.
I needed to get a matte blush color that is more for an everyday look. The Mineralize blush I had in Gentle is very shimmery which for fall I felt like I wanted a darker color more for everyday. This blush is a light pink with a slight shimmer. I will post swatches later on.



So if you are looking to build a makeup collection, a concealer, eye primer and blush are great staples that you will get a lot of use out of. Also, I think that these will last a long time because you aren't using much concealer or primer each day you do your makeup.



That was my mini haul from Mac. I also ordered online a kit from the Upstarts Collection. They have kits put together of varying face primers, lash primer, mascara, and various other exciting products. They are great because they are a bargain if you were trying to buy the products separately.



I got the Lined & Lashed kit with Nightsky eyeliner (my ultimate favorite that is limited edition and is only sold in this kit right now), Eye Makeup Remover, Zoom Lash Mascara and Prep + Prime Lash. They also have two other kits that you might want to check out.
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT1781&PRODUCT_ID=6454



So that's about it, I will be posting pictures of all of these products later on. Happy shopping!
Makeup is love!

August Favorites

I decided to do an August Favorites on my blog since I have many products that I love this month. I've been watching some You Tube videos on monthly favorites and I wanted to translate this as a post to my blog. I love watching the favorites videos because I think it gives an excellent glimpse into great products. This will just give you an idea as to which products I think are worth it and are good quality products.

Favorite # 1

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

$25.00

I love, love this powder! I really can't say enough about it as I have been saying alot about this powder! I've been using it for a while...probably about a month and I just think it's an amazing powder. It has great coverage and leaves such a nice finish on the face. It may be a little on the expensive side, but if you are looking for a great quality powder then here it is! My shade is medium, but I would ask the MA to help match your shade at the counter.

Product # 2

SS150

Sigma Powder Brush
$16.00

I've been using this brush since I got my brush roll in July and I'm loving all of the Sigma Brushes. The brush roll is definitely a favorite of the month, which I'll talk about later on. This large powder brush that came in the kit is a brush I've used everyday this month. It works beautifully to apply my Mineralize Skinfinish powder and to blend it out. It also works great for blending in blush. The brush is soooo soft and nice and it's definitely worth it! The brush itself is only $16 from Sigma which is such a good price! This brush can be purchased singly from their website: http://www.sigmamakeup.com/

Product # 3

Sigma 187 Brush

$16.00

I am loving this brush! It is a foundation brush that can be used to apply liquid foundation to give the face an airbrushed look. I've been using it all month to apply my foundation and blend it out. I put a little bit of my foundation on my outer wrist and put a little on the brush then I stipple the foundation on my face. I then take the brush and use circular motions to blend it in.

This brush is so great and so soft! It works perfectly for blending in foundation.

Product # 4

Sigma SS190

When I started out my monthly favorites, I didn't think I'd have this many brushes in my favs! However, I've been loving these brushes this month because of the way they help me to apply makeup to my face.

This brush is amazing!!! I absolutely love it! It's sooo soft (as all my Sigma brushes are). I use it to put powder underneath my eyes to avoid circles. I don't use this brush for foundation, but that can be done as well with this brush. I have an older Mac SE 190 that I use for that.

This brush works so well for putting powder in a smaller area like under the eyes. It really is great! This brush can't be bought separately from Sigma but needs to be purchased in a kit such as the $49 Travel Brush kit, Professional Face or Eyes kit, or the Professional Brushes Complete Kit for $69. You can go to the website using the link above to find more information on all Sigma products.

I personally think the professional brushes complete kit which gives you 12 face and eye brushes is worth it and more economical in the long run if you're going to start your brush collection. Anyway...on to the next favorite!

Favorite # 5

Mac 226 Brush

$24.50

This brush I just got a few weeks ago and I love it! I have the 224 Sigma brush and it works great for blending out colors in the crease, but this one is alot smaller. The Mac 226 works great in placing color precisely in the crease which is nice. It makes applying eye makeup so easy with this brush! Love it!

Favorite # 6

Mac Brush Cleaner $11.00

I've used my brush cleaner just about everyday this month as well to clean my brushes. I think this brush cleaner works great and get the eyeshadow right off the brushes. I will post later on about how exactly I do this to make sure my brushes remain clean and also undamaged! So yes...this brush cleaner I'm finding to be very necessary!

Favorite #7
Mac Politely Pink Lipstick

This lipstick I've used just about everyday in August. It is a pale pink and is really pretty. It can be worn for an everyday look to the office and isn't too bright at all. I like to wear a lipgloss/dazzleglass over it to give it a brighter look. I've been wearing Via Veneto Dazzleglass (as many of you know) over it.

Favorite # 8

Mac Nylon Eyeshadow

This eyeshadow I've been wearing for about 5 years or so. I absolutely love this color! Nylon is a great all over the lid color that can be worn with just about any color in the crease. It really brightens up my eyes and I love wearing it in the inner corner/tear duct area. I think this color is a great color for someone just starting out with Mac and would be great in any one's collection.

Favorite # 9

Mac Satin Toupe Eyeshadow

I <3>! This color is such a pretty brown color that goes great on the outer corner and in the crease. It goes great with Nylon and just creates a great look. I think it's a great starting out color for anyone looking to build their collection. It's got just a subtle shimmer which is soo pretty!

Favorite #10

Sebastion Penetraitt

$13-15

This leave in treatment is one of my favorites as I have been using it for almost a year. It works great to restore protein in the hair. I have very damaged hair from highlights/flat ironing and this treatment is a great leave in that helps to give more moisture to the hair. I use it after my normal shampoo/conditioner routine and then leave this in for 5-10 minutes and then rinse. It is sold at most beauty supply stores or CVS.

So that's about it for my August Favorites! Hope you enjoyed! Please, please comment and subscribe in a reader and follow my blog! Happy Shopping! Makeup is love!

New GHD Flat Iron!

So today my flat iron broke again! I'm so upset with it because I just bought it a few months ago. I haven't even been using it that much! I do use it everyday, but don't most people? I plugged it in this morning and it heated up fine and I begun to use it, but then it turned off and wouldn't turn back on. I tried to press the reset button and nothing happened and then it just started working again. It then smelled burny...so I'm assuming something shorted out...It was then I decided I needed a new flat iron.

I had been looking online and had seen TiffanyD's review of her GHD flat iron. I decided I would order one online, but just so happened to find on in a salon today. I got the GHD IV Styler. They have many different stylers to choose from that are slightly different.

I just used it and it truley is amazing! It got my hair sooo straight and I only went over it once! My other flat iron would have me going over the same piece a few times. But this flat iron is the best ever! I'm soo happy with it! I will post pics later on! I just wanted to update.
This flat iron is kind of an investment which I'm hoping will not break...ever!
Check out the website:

GHD Website
http://www.ghdhair.com/us/

Tiffany D's review on GHD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oth11rQESC0&feature=PlayList&p=E834347A9FB0C113&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=36

New Mac Palette & Sigma Brushes News!

Above is a picture of my brushes in the brush holder that I just recently assembled. I will post more on this later on!

Today was an exciting day despite the fact that I have a cold and don't feel well. I treated myself to something fun and even got my mom something too! The reason for my fun purchase was sparked by the following: So I woke up this morning and began to do my makeup. I've been using the Mac SE190 brush to put on my liquid foundation which has been working great! After that I use the MacSE 187 brush to blend the foundation. This has been working very well to blend the foundation however this brush is not in good condition at all. It's too bad to even take a picture of because I have not taken good care of it! Also, it sheds terribly because it's soo destroyed leaving me to pick little black brush hairs off of my face. So terrible!



I decided after this that I needed a new 187 brush. That is when I also decided I needed a new travel type brush that I could put in my makeup bag to take with me on a daily basis. I ended up going on the Sigma website to buy some more brushes because I'm VERY happy with the Brush Roll Kit that I just recently purchased. I find their brushes to be amazing! So in researching on their website, I decided to get the Face and Eye Kit because:


1) The 187 & 182 Kabuki together were $35 with shipping.


2) If I bought the Face and Eye Kit it gives you the 150 (large powder brush), 187, 239, 224 (amazing crease brush), 219, and 182 kabuki. They are also running specials right now and are giving a travel sized 217 (crease brush) away for free! So all in all, I decided that this kit for $49 plus shipping was a very good deal. I decided to give my mom the extra brushes that came in this kit...since I already have the ones that came with the Brush Roll Kit that I ordered a few weeks ago. So alas...I am now very excited and waiting for my brushes to arrive!


Definitely check out Sigma Brushes at their website: http://www.sigmamakeup.com/products/711.html











Colors: Da Bling, Stars N' Rockets, Smoke & Diamonds

Mac Palette!

I just got this palette the other day at my Mac Store. I had been wanting to get a pallet for a long time and finally decided to purchase it.

Thing about palette: You can only buy them at an actual Mac Store because the counters usually don't sell them. At least that's what my Mac counter at Nordstrom had told me when I asked. The pots are $11.00 vs. the $14.50 when you buy them in the regular eyeshadow container. So they are a little cheaper in the long run. This palette which holds 15 eyeshadow pots was $12.00, while you can also buy a palette for blushes which holds 8 and is the same price. They also have quads for eyeshadow which costs $3.50. The pots come in a little pouch and you just slip them out and they have a small magnet on the back. You just place the eyeshadow right into the space, so easy!

So anyway, I was very excited to get this and can now work on filling up my palette! I had to get 3 eyeshadows for it initially, but I will probably try to do this slowly! What other colors do you think are a must for my palette?



I will soon be posting the rest of items from this past weekend's Mac Haul.


Have a great evening everyone!

Tag: Products I'm Using Rite Now!

So I saw this tag on Lollipop 26's blog and I decided to post this on my blog. I think this will be fun to see all the different products I use on a daily basis, because I know there are a lot. Feel free to tag yourself and post on your blog!

Products I'm Using Rite Now:

Shampoo: Keratin Shampoo for dry/damaged hair...Love this Shampoo! It has protein and lipids to help restore moisture due to my bleaching and flat ironing! It is really helping.

Conditioner: Keratin Treatment for dry/damaged hair. This is a really good conditioner with the same complex that makes your hair soo soft and smooth.
Sebastian Restorative Protein: Conditioning treatment that seals your hair w/ protein. I love this and it really makes my hair extra soft and moisturized. I would definitely recommend this!

Sebastion Potion Number 9 Leave in Conditioner: This leave in conditioner is amazing! It makes your hair so soft and works great when hair is blown out/flat ironed.

Face wash: Oil of Olay face wash. Love this face wash!

Styling products: Chi Silk Infusion. Tames frizzy hair and makes it smooth.
S Factor Flat Iron Heat Protector Spray: I love this product! It works sooo well to protect the hair from the heat.
Aussie Hair Spray

Deodorant: Arrid Powder Scent..

Primer: I'm using L'oreal Decrease for eyes...I like it but it seems a little thick. I want to check out Two Faced Shadow Insurance.

Foundation brush: Mac 190 SE...I think that's the name of it. It's just like the Sigma 190, but only smaller and I got it in last year's holiday set. I use it for my liquid foundation and it works really well.

Powder: Sigma SS190 for under my eyes. SS150 to apply Mineralize Skin Finish Natural.
I love the 150 brush it's soo soft and works so well to blend and apply powder.

Blusher: Mac Mineralize Blush in Gentle. Really pretty blush color...You can scroll down to see my review of this blush. I use the SS187 to stipple this on my cheeks and blend it out w/ my 150.

Bronzer: Mac Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden...I think that's the shade...I bought it a few months ago but it's a really pretty shade which is great for making my face not as pale!

Highlighter: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips, Custom Bronzer, Blush and Eyeshadow. It has many colors in this bronzer and when bought it I didn't realize it could be eyeshadow as well. But it works really well to brighten up the face. http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/hot-products/face-bronzers/02745.html

Eyeshadow: I'm loving Mac eyeshadows and trying to build my collection. I will do a post on my favorite Mac eyeshadows as of now. Some I love and wear everyday no matter what my eye look is: Nylon (very bright color that works great as a highlight, and on the tear duct or inner corner, Phloof (also great highlight color), Satin Toupe (great crease color and outer v).

Eyeliner: This can vary on a daily basis. My favorite eyeliner is Covergirl Perfect Point Eye pencil. It's self sharpening and works great. I used this kind of eyeliner when I first started with eyeliner many many years ago! Mac Pearlglide Liner in Black Russian and Molasses.

Mascara: MAC Plush Lash. Bare Essentials Buxom Mascara. Love this mascara. If you want to see pictures and review just scroll down!

Lipstick: Mac Colour Crafted, Hue, and Politely Pink.

Lipgloss: Mac Dazzleglass in Via Veneto, Lustreglass in Morning Glory.

So that's about it! Feel free to comment and let me know of any great products that you love and think I should check out!

Upcoming Posts:

Brush Reviews

Latest Mac Haul w/ eyeshadow pallet, Mac 226 brush (I am loving by the way!)

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Mac Favorites

I thought that I would update and just talk about my favorite Mac products as of now.

I love so many Mac products, but just wanted to mention a few that would be good if you are just starting out with Mac or if you use drugstore brand makeup but were looking for something a little different. So these products are great and worth the extra money because of how they look once applied.

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
$25.o0

I just got this powder about a week ago and I love it! This is my first mineralize powder from Mac and it is amazing. It has great coverage but isn't too thick like I've said before. But it just gives this amazing smooth and flawless finish on my face. It makes your makeup look professional! I'm loving it and I really think it's worth spending a little more especially if you've been using drugstore brand makeup. I've always used Covergirl powder and decided to try this powder and I just can't say enough about it! (apparently)...So if you want to try this out, go to Mac and ask the salesperson to help you and they will match your color. I asked for help and they matched me perfectly! I ended up being a Medium in this powder which surprised me because my skin is very fair...but it matches perfectly! Maybe it's the summer tan. ha!

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT869&PRODUCT_ID=1343

Mac Mineralize Blush
Gentle

These blushes I think are really worth it because the pigment and color is so rich and vibrant. I've been using Mac blushes and mineralize blushes for a few years now and I find them to work really well. They have many different colors to choose from so you can decide which color you like the best. The one I have is Gentle and its a really pretty pink with a shimmer which is great for summer and even fall! Also, if you need help the salesperson can help match the color the goes best with your coloring. I sometimes ask their opinion on the blushes and they always know what works best with my eyes and skin tone. My eyes are green and this blush goes great with my fairish skin!

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT869&PRODUCT_ID=1791

Mac Lip Products

I love, love Mac lip glasses, sticks, dazzleglasses etc. I think the colors are so bright and pretty. They are all really good quality and last long and you don't need to reapply all the time! I think I bought my first lipglass like 8 years ago or something and have been hooked ever since! Even if you are just starting out with Mac products and want to try a lipglass that's an easy way to get into Mac products. Ease into the obsession and just browse the products! Most Mac lip products are around $13.00-14.00 which is not that expensive!

#1 Favorite: Morning Glory Lustreglass

This was one of my first Mac lipglasses that I purchased and have always loved the shade! It's a really pretty lite shimmery pink color that looks great alone or over a lipstick color. I would definately recommend this color!

Via Veneto Dazzleglass:

I just got this a few weeks ago and am loving it! It's very similar to Morning Glory, but Morning Glory is more pink whereas Via Veneto has more purple undertones. This product stays on sooo well and you hardly have to reapply. I love it over Mac's Politely Pink or Colour Crafted Lipsticks.

Politely Pink Lipstick

I got this lipstick the other day when I Backed 2 Mac (turned in 6 empty Mac containers...so it was free!) This color is a pale pink which is a great everyday look or you can make it look brighter by putting Via Veneto or Morning Glory over it. Or a lipglass of your own! Drugstore or any kind at all!

Colour Crafted

This lipstick is a brighter pink color which looks great to brighten up your face. I like to wear it with either of my dazzleglass or lustreglass. It's a really fun lipstick color because it's very bright and pink!

Amber Russe Lipgele

This product I think is really my true favorite! I bought it about a year and half ago and it was my first lipgele ever. It goes on very smooth and doesn't feel sticky at all. I use it like I'd use chapstick if my lips are chapped and it helps alot. It just is like a lipgloss that is thin and gives a subtle, yet nicer color. It is a really pretty sheer shimmery color as you can see from the picture above. This is a great everyday color that just gives a little pigment to your lips, nothing drastic! I would definately check out this color!

So that is it for my favorite Mac products as of now. I will be posting later on about my thoughts on must have brushes from Sigma.

Wants:

Smaller Crease brush

Glitzy-Glam Brush Holder http://glitzy-glam.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12&zenid=84a7ad3b8de6460c5df4dd00e4de4ef3

Dark Skinny Jeans: Express.

Mac Fall 09' Collection!~Haven't been to a Mac counter yet!

Comment below and let me know your favorite Mac products!

Mac Haul!

So I went shopping again today! I've been shopping alot lately I know, but this time I had some gift certificates to spend. I'm kind of obsessed with Mac makeup right now (well I have been for a few years lol) but I'm especially obsessed with their eyeshadow as of now. So I went today to look at some more colors and ended up getting 3 eyeshadows. I'll post some swatches and take pictures of them later on so I'll just name them right now. I got some more basic colors that would be good on the lid and on the crease. First Pink Freeze, which is one of my favorites and one of the first Mac eyeshadows I ever bought. Next I got Phloof, which I've never had before but is very similar to my ultimate favorite Nylon. Phloof is a light frost color that also works great on the lid and also for a highlight. Then I got Tempting which is a very pretty brown color that would be good on the crease. I hadn't thought about creating an eye look using all of these colors but when the MA rang me up she commented on how nicely a look you could make using the colors. I was like wow, I didn't intentionally pick the colors to go together!

I also wanted to get a powder. I heard alot of good things about the Mac Mineralize Skinfinish...which I got in Medium. I must say, the MA was sooo helpful in matching my color. Sometimes I hate to ask for help but this was very helpful! I have used the powder since and I really like it and the coverage and color is great. It's not too heavy but then again not too light of coverage either. I think it's a perfect powder...for me anyways!

Then I just had to get a lip product. I decided to get colour crafted which is a very pretty pink color. I've been wearing Via Veneto (Dazzle Glass) over it and it looks really pretty. I will post some actual pictures of this look soon! Happy Shopping!