BASE
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Mac Pro Conceal palette- This is the light palette of the studio finish concealers. It has NC15, W10, NC20 and NW20 - and two Studio Finish Corrector shades in Pale Yellow and Pale Pink. I usually use prolongwear but i can sometimes have the issue of it flashing back an these have no flash back, good coverage and a lovely creamy texture.
Mac Prolongwear foundation- My makeup forever HD foundation just wasn't cutting it for oily skins so i thought id give these a bash. They keep the skin matte throughout the day and last 16 hours... perfect time for my brides! It a medium/full coverage without feeling as heavy as studio fix. I like ti so far. Shades are NW15, NC35 and NW40. You have to have combo, combo/oily and oily skin to use this... maybe normal too but not dry in the slightest as it settles funny.
Smashbox primer water: I was looking for something to spray before and after makeup to hydrate and set so this seemed perfect. It sets the makeup lovely and takes away to look of powder. I don't know how it is as a primer as i use a primer along with it as i cant risk it! Lovely smell, refreshing and makes skin glow. I have used a fair bit of it already- not sure its as bullet proof as UD all nighter but its very close.
Cheeks
Max factor cream puff blush: You need these! I have lavish mauve (first swatch from the left), Lovely pink (middle) and alluring rose. I will be going back for the others. They're pigmented, but not too bright, lovely, creamy consistency, add a lovely natural glow/flush to the skin and last quite a while too! at £8.99 they are only £1 cheaper than mac for me, but i might even prefer them!! Ive heard they are similar to the hourglass ambient lighting blushes... might need to try those.
Smashbox Cream contour kit: LOVE THIS, it looks so natural and is unbelievably creamy! They blend like a dream and the tones are just right. The left shade is a highlight (Doesn't highlight my skin as its just a more yellow version of my skin tone) middle is the cool toned contour and end shade is a bronzer.I will admit that because i am used to powder products i do sometimes forget to use these on clients until its too late... but ill keep trying to remember because especially under powder products they are beautiful.
Eyes
Clinique "wear anywhere" palettes: I believe these are called wear anywhere greys and wear anywhere pinks. These are brand new and my first ever clinique shadows, I am very impressed. As a professional MUA and a general make up lover i hate colours and silver but i was drawn to these palettes and i use them all the time! This seasons brides seem to be all about the greys and pinky/purple colours where as over the winter it was golds and browns. The swatches don't do them justice, they are pigmented, buttery smooth and blend like a dream... maybe in my next post ill do a look with one of them :) ill definitely be picking up more colours but they are a bit pricey at £32 for these little palette- I'm happy to pay it for the quality though!
wear anywhere greys (flash) |
wear anywhere greys (no flash) |
wear anywhere pink (flash) |
wear anywhere pink (no flash) |
Lips
Mac 24 well lip palette: Not all new lipsticks, I'm including this as it makes my life so much easier! Easier to carry, easier to mix colours, looks pretty and is so sleek. I HATED depotting my lipsticks though. I will never again wait till i have 23 to depot, as soon as i get a new one it will go in the palette and same myself the stress haha
Its unusal that i love everything i buy, so this has been a very good month! 'ready for all my summer brides. I immagine ill be restocking quite a bit next month too as i have up to 6 weddings a month till August!!!
Hope this was helpful for future clients and just people who want to see a little bit of what i carry!
Kirsty xxx