No Mess Makeup

I try my best to look put together on a regular basis. Every so often I will go the extra mile and throw on some eye shadow, pencil and mascara. Once in a blue moon I will go balls to the walls and even go for the foundation (let's be real, tinted moisturizer), concealer, etc to give my skin a nice even tone. In the past I have shied away from the foundation simply because I hate the mess. I would end up getting it on my fingers, even with using cotton balls or pads.

While flipping through a magazine, I saw Michelle Phan recommended using a stippling brush (or at least I think she recommended it....there were a few beauty articles) to apply foundation. Last weekend, I stopped at the MAC store in the Natick Mall and purchased one.


This morning, I felt refreshed and ready to take on the world, which meant full face of makeup. I was excited to pull the new brush out of my brush holder to see if the coverage would be even and perfect. Well let me tell you, I am in love.

The bristles are different heights which allow the brush to hold onto the foundation (or at least I think they do). You simply blot the product on your face where you want the most coverage and then start smoothing it all over. The sensation you get as the brush moves around your face is just heavenly. I honestly stood there for a minute or two painting away.

I know I splurged by going MAC, so I understand if you wouldn't want to drop the money for the brand. But I would totally encourage a makeup enthusiast to go for the purchase, or if you simply like the feeling of tiny little feathers tickling your face, either way, totally worth it

Gaga that M.A.C. knows Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

While browsing in M.A.C. this weekend, I saw that their Viva Glam line now has lipsticks with Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga. As these are both part of the Viva Glam product line, very cent raised through the purchase goes to the M.A.C. AIDS fund. The fund helps to support the fight against HIV/AIDS.

While normally I would gravitate towards Cyndi's color as it is BRIGHT red, I figured the pale pink would be more useful for regular day to day use. As maccosmetics.com states, the lipstick features a high lustre finish and cool blue-pink shade. I think the blue tones is really what makes the product special. Taylor at the Nordstrom's counter recommended pairing the lip stick with Viva Glam 6 gloss, the results were amazing. (see above!)

I'm loving the two products together and definitely recommend them to those that love a great looking mouth. If Taylor hadn't been there to suggest the pairing, I don't think I would have purchased the lipstick. I need to give fair warning to anyone thinking about going Gaga, the lipstick on its own is very pale pink and needs the gloss to intensify it. Fortunately, the M.A.C. staff is always so helpful, has always been able to steer me into the right direction, and so I just suggest asking for a little guidance! :)

Pretty AND Economical. Perfect

Saturday was filled with some very girly adventures. In addition to purchasing new underwear (see previous post), there may also be a charge on my credit card for some AWESOME new MAC products.

Coolest thing that I got would be the pallet that you can buy to hold eyeshadows. Instead of purchasing their their individual eye shadows, you can purchase the pallet and then buy magnetic eye shadow thingies that pop right in. Thus, giving a home to up to 15 colors. You get the same amount of the makeup, but now you have something way easier to carry and you don't have to worry about loosing one. AND to top it off, the magnetic circles cost less than the regular tubs. More pretty for your buck!

I did ask if there was any way for me to pop out the shadows I have from their individual packet, but I was told that wouldn't be the best idea. The guy helping me said he heard very sad tales ending with broken makeup. I am taking that as my cue to leave things as they are and just build up the pallete from now on.

Interesting side note, these palletes are also way better for the shadows as they help absorb the shock that it tends to be exposed to when being carried around in a purse or luggage. I never really thought about how travel could damage make-up but now I know.

In addition to the new eye shadow, I also got this great stick thing that enhances eye shadows. You draw it on your lip first wait like 15 seconds and apply the color. Man does it work! Super awesome product!