MAC Haul

Don't you hate it when your fave foundation runs out and you have to hit the emergency stash? (in my case, left over summer shades that are def too dark at this point. Cue manic neck blending!) Naturally, I made a MAC order pronto and thought I'd show you a few of the bits I picked up....

STUDIO FIX FLUID
I remember trying this foundation when I was like 17 and hating it (partly because the MUA matched me to NC25...definitely not an NC25 here guys! #paleclub) I decided to give it another go and I'm pleasantly surprised. Medium to full coverage with a semi-matte finish that's neither cakey nor drying unlike most of the other matte foundations on the market, and I'm sold. This time I opted for the shade NC15 which if I'm completely honest is a little darker than I would like - partly due to the way it oxidizes on my face - but I really like the finish. Definitely one I will be repurchasing, especially as at £22.00, it's a lot cheaper than most of the other high(er) end foundations I like.

STROBE CREAM
This is the perfect base for Studio Fix. I really like using liquid highlighters as a base under foundation, to give it that bit of extra dewiness and this definitely does the job. I like that it's pearly without being too pink-toned and it dries pretty quickly; there's no greasy finish here. I know a lot of people describe this as a moisturiser but I don't find it to be that hydrating - could be because it's winter but I would rec using your standard day cream under this too!

LIP LINER IN WHIRL
Remember when this was out of stock for months and months because Kylie Jenner used it? Good times. Whirl is a rosy brown-toned shade and perfect for that 90s nude lip. I personally love pairing it with MAC Faux and LA Splash's liquid lipstick in Ghoulish. I'm not quite sure what I did before lip liner but it honestly makes such a difference! I feel like it makes any lip look so much cleaner and more precise ... and it's definitely a must when it comes to over drawing (just slightly) for a fuller pout.

What MAC products have you currently got your eye on? Forever waiting for Stone lipliner to come back in stock and slightly gutted that the only bits I wanted from the Christmas collection are sold out!

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change of base: estee lauder double wear

Recently I've been craving something with a little more coverage and staying-power than my usual bases of choice. Back in the good old days of 2011, I used to love Estee Lauder Double Wear for it's long lasting, full coverage but moved on to something a little less matte.

Four years later , I decided to give it another go. Thankfully, I know a little bit more about my skin now and I think I've found the perfect combination. I like to start by moisturising with Clarins Hydraquench - perfect for hydrating the skin without feeling too greasy. I also like to mix a little bit of Nars Copacabana in with my primer to give a slightly more dewy look, a little spritz of Fix+ and I'm good to go.

I was matched to shade 1N1 Ivory Nude which is the palest neutral shade they offer. I love the coverage this foundation gives - a flawless, natural finish which lasts all day. My skin has recently been quite prone to blemishes and redness and I love how this foundation covers all that, without looking too heavy or cakey. Although I do suffer from an oily t-zone, I find that this foundation really goes the distance and I don't need to bother with touch-ups throughout the day.

All in all, if you're looking for a flawless, full coverage base with great lasting power and don't mind a matte finish, then definitely give this one a try.


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