Friday 18 March 2011

Mini MAC and Stila haul

I popped into MAC on Carnaby Street the other day to get a replacement for my Mineralise powder which had run out. I much prefer the MAC Pro shop on Carnaby Street as I feel that the Selfridges stand is always manic and the makeup artists always seem a little standoffish (maybe because they're so blooming busy). A quiet Wednesday afternoon was perfect to browse in peace. I'm not as obsessed with MAC as many people seem to be but I absolutely love their foundations. However, when it comes to eyeshadows I prefer the consistency of Urban Decay and Stila (see below). I think what MAC does better is provide such a wide range of makeup for all skin types; other companies would do well to take note.

I really wanted to try the Face and Body foundation so I asked for a sample and I picked up a couple of eyeshadows in 'Antiqued' and 'Ricepaper'.



The mineralize skinfinish natural in "Deep Dark" is my go to powder and I use it every day, either to set my liquid foundation, or I wear it alone for lighter coverage. I think it gives me a nice 'glow' without looking like I've showered in bronzer. Highly recommended.


 I've been dying to try these eyeshadows for a while now and I'm really happy with them. I'll do a FOTD soon with these so I didn't swatch them.


I found these Stila eyeshadows on a clearance website for on 97p! Yep you read that right. Stila eyeshadow's usually go for around 12 quid so I couldn't believe my luck. I snagged the last of these in "Jezebel" (left) and "Twig" (right). I've been wanting to try Stila eyeshadows for a while since I love their smudge pots so this completely came at the right time. They're in a pan format so I may get an empty palette to put them in. Love, love, love them.

Love, life and colour

Domzy
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8 comments:

  1. It's so funny I need to test out the MAC eyeshadows and the face and body foundation too, let me know how they are when you try them!

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  2. Thanks for your comment Natalie. MAC have a great range of shadows and there are some great ones. I still prefer Urban Decay though and I don't think you can beat their palettes.

    Just posted a FOTD using the Face and Body and the eyeshadows so check it out.

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  3. i love mac
    and i use the same powder
    i only like to wear foundation when i'm going out and think some one will get silly with their camera
    but i wear the powder alone a lot

    its overage alone is mind-blowing

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  4. @MsNana The cover looks good everybody imho. I wear foundation everyday and I think this is good for looking very natural or very made up.

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  5. I will try the the mineralize skinfinish !! thanks ! Im a new follower, follow me too miss :)

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  6. gorgeous haul!! Im still waiting to use all my stila eyeshaodws as i havent bought a palette yet. oops xx

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  7. @Abigael you should definitely try it. It gives such a lovely glow.

    @ashlie I only just bought a palette for it last week but I was still using them. Don't let that stop. you can always just put them back in their box. I got a bargain on the palette on eBay for 4.25 I believe.

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  8. I didn't know mac gave samples..I really want to try the face & body foundation also. I will have to go and ask.

    Mineralize is my go to also and I love antiqued... its gorg.

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