September Mini Clothing And Make Up Haul

Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:34 AM

Hey all! This is just a quick clothing/makeup haul of stuff I bought today. Enjoy!

These are the clothes I bought. Jeggings and stripey top both from Dorothy Perkins.

Jeggings: £22
Top: £10

I also bought some Collection 2000 makeup. Eye shadow trio, gloss and concealer. Also a hair grip. They have new sheer lip glosses and 16hr wear foundation/concealer out at the moment. They were on offer and I got them even cheaper with my student card :D Yay!

Eye shadow Trio: 06 'Lush' - Approx £3

16 Hour Concealer in 'Fair'- £2.91. Going up to £3 something after a while.

Pure Lip Gloss: 'Candyfloss' - £1.95

Hair Grip: £1.95 from Superdrug (All hair items currently buy one get one half price)

Review: MAC Studio Fix Powder

Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM

Product:

MAC Studio Fix Powder
My Shade: NW20

How much does it cost?
£19

How much product for that?
15g

Is it scented?

No

How long does it last?

All day. Great lasting power!

What's the packaging like?

Comes in a compact with a mirror and sponge. The compact opens and closes very easily. Mirror and sponge are very handy for application on the go. A travel flat top kabuki is useful for applying this on the go if you don't want to use the sponge it comes with.

How do I apply it?

Apply with a powder/stippling brush, sponge, or a powder puff. For best results use a stippling brush as this will give you an airbrushed effect. Sponges tend to waste product too so a brush is a better alternative. The MAC 187 is an example of what a Stippling brush looks like. GOSH have a much cheaper alternative. Just visit any GOSH counter and it is under 'Face' brushes. It looks almost exactly the same as the MAC 187 too.

What is the formula like?

Soft and non-chalky. (read here for more information on what is in the formula) non reflective. You get a very matte finish.

What is the coverage like?

Very good coverage. Covered the reddish patches on my face nicely. Non reflective so no shine whatsoever. Also helped to control the oilier parts of my face nicely. However the coverage won't be as good as a liquid foundation because it is a powder. Nice matte finish that lasted all day though.

Down points?

Pricey but you do get quite a bit of product for your money.

Review: Sleek Ink Pot Gel Eye Liner

at 9:33 AM

Sleek (Waterproof) 'Ink Pot' Gel Eye Liner
Shade: Dominatrix (Black)

How much does it cost?
£3.91 from Superdrug. Awesome :D You get 10% off again if you show your student card so even cheaper. Yipee!

Is it scented?

No.

How much product do I get?

4g

How do I apply it?

For best results use with an eye liner brush. Slanted, straight and very thin liner brushes all work but very thin ones work best with this kind of liner in my personal opinion. I use the MAC 209 to apply it. Dip your brush into the product and remove excess on the back of your hand. Then line your eyes. Start from the middle and work outwards then work inwards from the middle point of the eye once you have minimum product on your brush. Having minimum product on the brush when lining the inner part of the eye stops the line from being overly thick and sloppy in this difficult to reach area. Set with a black powdered shadow for long lasting results.

How long does it last?

I have worn this 8+ hours and it has lasted nicely. I set mine with a powdered black shadow to ensure it lasted that bit extra. Otherwise it would probably last about around 8 hours. It goes on but it starts to weaken in colour after this time.

What's the formula like?

Very smooth and very comfortable to wear. Glides on!

Does it come in any other colours?

Yes. Several. Yellow, deep purple, bright orange, green and white.

Down points?

Doesn't come in a non waterproof formula so you have no choice but to use waterproof if you wish to try these.

Hard to remove and to correct since it is waterproof. I highly recommend using something like baby oil (one that is SAFE to use as an eye makeup remover. CHECK THE LABEL!) or any oil based makeup remover. Creme based ones won't touch this. Use a cotton bud dipped in baby oil or oil based makeup remover to correct mistakes.

It is buildable so you have to work slightly to get intense colour. To me this is not a down point as I like my products to be buildable but if you're fussy you might not like this factor.

Review: MAC Face And Body Foundation

at 9:02 AM

Product: MAC Face And Body Foundation
My Shade: C1

Swatch

How much does it cost?

£23 from any MAC store or online at MAC's website. Please be aware that the price varies with delivery charges if you order online.

Does it have a scent?

No, it's completely unscented.

How does it work? How much coverage do I get?

MAC Face and Body Foundation is a liquid foundation but unlike Studio Fix Liquid Foundation, (and the majority of liquid foundations out there) this is much thinner. It goes on like water and then dries fairly quickly enabling you to spread the foundation and blend it into the skin effectively. The coverage is sheer so you will see a much more natural coverage than any other thicker foundation.

Unlike Studio Fix this does not have SPF. Foundations with SPF reflect light in flash photography and this can make you look ghastly white so if you want picture perfect appearance whilst clubbing for example then this is very ideal. Go one shade darker than normal if you want extra coverage as this is very sheer. SPF is essential and I still stress the importance of using it but if you want to go clubbing for example you aren't going to need SPF so this factor will not matter.

Read here for more information on the formula of this product.

How do I apply it?

Use a foundation brush or your fingers for best results. A sponge won't be as effective due to the formula being thinner which will cause your sponge to absorb most of the product. In all honesty I apply this with clean hands as I have found this to be the best method.

What's the perfomance like?

Like all MAC Foundations this has exceptional lasting power. I have worn it for 8+ hours and it has lasted nicely. It would certainly stand up to heavy clubbing!

What about removing it?

This comes off easily. I personally use a facial cleansing wash to take it off but use whatever method you're happy with.

How about the packaging?

This comes in a 120ML plastic bottle. It has a screw cap lid and a small nozzle to enable more control on how much product you want to extract so less waste!

Any down points?

Only in that the useability may be difficult for some people who are used to thick liquid foundations. You will find this much thinner and blends much differently to your usual liquid foundation but once you get past this, it's excellent to use.

This is also pricey but it lasts a very long time so you do get your money's worth.

Some people have also complained that this makes their shiny complexion shinier. I don't have an oily complexion but I did notice after 8 hours wear that certain areas of my face had a little shine. This was easily resolved with some blotting powder but I imagine for anyone who suffers with an oily complexion that this may be hit or miss for you.

August/September 2009 Haul

at 8:48 AM

Hi all. This is just a haul of stuff I bought over the past two months. I will be reviewing some items in different entries to let you know my thoughts. Enjoy!

Sleek Ink Pot Eye Liner Gel In 'Dominatrix'
Price: £3.91 from Superdrug