To get back into the swing of things, I figured I'd start with a small makeup post about a few products I purchased recently.
With makeup, I go back and forth between different products, and different routines. For the longest time, I would never go a day without wearing eye shadow... then all of a sudden, a large chunk of time passed where I preferred to keep my eyes clean and only dress them in a thin line of liquid liner, and a few coats of a light mascara for definition. My main reason for taking a break from eye shadow was because of the way it would end up creasing throughout the day, and just looked messy.
However, there is a solution for this, and it is not just called primer!! MAC paint pots are probably one of the best things invented... other than their pro long wear concealer (and puppies).
With makeup, I go back and forth between different products, and different routines. For the longest time, I would never go a day without wearing eye shadow... then all of a sudden, a large chunk of time passed where I preferred to keep my eyes clean and only dress them in a thin line of liquid liner, and a few coats of a light mascara for definition. My main reason for taking a break from eye shadow was because of the way it would end up creasing throughout the day, and just looked messy.
However, there is a solution for this, and it is not just called primer!! MAC paint pots are probably one of the best things invented... other than their pro long wear concealer (and puppies).
Paint pots are a dual purpose product; they come in different colours and some even have a shimmer or sparkle to them, and you can use them as a primer, and you can also wear it on it's own where it will appear as a subtle eye shadow. The best part a bout these little guys is when they are used as a primer, and then layered with eye shadows, the paint pot actually prevents the shadows from creasing throughout the day! I bought this paint pot in the colour "PAINTERLY" and love wearing it on it's own, as well as layering very, very subtle neutral shadows over it, with a bit of a sheen to them.
While I was milling around the MAC store, I couldn't help by wander over towards the lipsticks. I found a gorgeous berry coloured lipstick, one that I had never seen before, I was obsessed, but hate paying over $20.00 for a lipstick. So I put a quick swipe of the lipstick colour on my hand, and headed off to target for no other reason than to find a dupe!
While I was milling around the MAC store, I couldn't help by wander over towards the lipsticks. I found a gorgeous berry coloured lipstick, one that I had never seen before, I was obsessed, but hate paying over $20.00 for a lipstick. So I put a quick swipe of the lipstick colour on my hand, and headed off to target for no other reason than to find a dupe!
I can't tell you how long I spent trying to find the PERFECT dupe for the MAC colour I wanted. There are few people in this world who have been lipstick shopping with me, and they can probably all agree that it is the longest process of their lives (sorry...). With at least 15 different lipstick colour swatches on my hand, I settled for 2 very close, and practically identical colours from 2 different brands. The lipstick on the left is by Covergirl, and it is the colour RICH (295), and it has more of a red undertone to it. The lipstick on the right is by NYC and it is in the colour Berry Me (442), and it has more of a blue undertone.
I would recommend to check out drug stores for duplicate colours, not only in lipsticks, but in other product as well. Especially if you are on a budget. There is a lot to be said for spending $9.00 on 2 lipsticks, rather than $20+ on 1 lipstick... when the drugstore, and 'designer' colours are quite similar! I love this berry colour for Fall! I think it is more subtle than a bright red lip, and to me has more of a neutral vibe to it. It's bold without being dramatic- which I really love!
I would recommend to check out drug stores for duplicate colours, not only in lipsticks, but in other product as well. Especially if you are on a budget. There is a lot to be said for spending $9.00 on 2 lipsticks, rather than $20+ on 1 lipstick... when the drugstore, and 'designer' colours are quite similar! I love this berry colour for Fall! I think it is more subtle than a bright red lip, and to me has more of a neutral vibe to it. It's bold without being dramatic- which I really love!
Check out MAC to experience the glory that is the Paint Pot! Your life will forever be changed!