Kit Addition : Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation

Foundations are everything in my kit. I'm always in search for great products for my kit as it' still under building. I decided to speak to my MAC friend in SA who help me to choose one of their best foundations.

MAC Matchmaster spf 15 foundation

 Shades 7.5 /8.0/8.5/9.0/9.5/10.0

MAC Matchmaster SPF 15foundation  is a medium  buildable coverage liquid foundation with a demi-matte finish . It carries SPF 15 which is good enough . It gives a perfect color purity without ashy or chalky. Although it has a demi-matte finish to it , it's still reduces shine on the skin's surface and helps absorb excess oil . I find it very appropriate for all skin tone.  It's wearable for all occasions and doesn't look whitish in photography.

From MAC... 

  Uses Shade Intelligence Technology to bring customized shades in a flawless demi-matte finish with medium, buildable coverage and broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection. Gives perfect colour purity without looking ashy or chalky, reduces shine on the skin's surface and helps to absorb excess oil. Conditions and soothes skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and imperfections.

It comes in 14 shades, with number of 1, 1.5 - 10. I got the shades in 7.5 - 10 which are more appropriate for medium to deep skin tones. It's long lasting and doesn't move. The bottle comes with a pump  which makes it easy to dispense product during usage. 

So far , i can boldly say that it's really a matchmaster, I mix two shades or more and I'm good to go. It's a good foundation choice for women of color.

Hope you find this useful.

MAC Studio Moisture Tint / Dark Deep (Sample) - Review , Demo & Swatch

Original MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15

 Do you remember my huge haul from MAC? I mention that I was sent some samples and the Studio Moisture Tint in Dark Deep happens to be one.

Sample Size of MAC Studio Moisture Tint - Dark Deep ( Picture from Blackberry 9870 Phone)

Sample MAC Studio Moisture Tint  ( Picture from D3200 Nikon )

The Studio Moisture Tint is a lightweight, hydrating , tinted moisturizer that delivers enough nourishment for the skin. This tint has just enough coverage to even out the skin tone although it's lightweight. It's able to provide the most moist and flawless looking skin.

This is the best product for women like me who do not have time to moisturize , prime, apply sunscreen and foundation before stepping out. The Studio Moisture is a 3 in 1 product. It offers SPF of 15 which is not bad at all.


With my Real Techniques buffer brush I buffer a reasonable amount into the skin and then apply my Mineralized Skinfinish in Deep dark for a more subtle look. For my oily skin , I powder once a while with translucent powder to blot out the excess shine.

Swatch...

 This is the look of the skin after buffing into the skin. I bet you cannot see where the product starts and ends.

 

This is the coverage I received with my Studio Moisture Tint

Coverage /Finish of Studio Moisture Tint ( Pic Nikon D3200)

The final look . I did this 5 minutes look for an early traditional wedding.

 ( I was just going for a better look of my face and so this is what I did for myself)

Lips - MAC Viva Glam V

Eyebrows - Wet n Wild Color Icon Pencil (Dark brown)

Mascara - Just a coat of MAC Zoomlash  

Blush - La Femme Sienna

What I Love ....

• The coverage I receive is sheer and amazing.
• It feels very light on the face. 
• Very easy to apply and blend.
• It's long lasting too.

Overall, I think it's a must have for makeup beginners, women on the go and also great for men makeup. I love it for everyday wear. I think I'm going to get the full size for myself.  I really love the fact that it keeps my makeup bag very light since I have 3 product in 1 to carry around. I like it for it's sheerness yet flawless look. I love using my Real Techniques Buffing brush for applying and also blending this tint.

 Hope you enjoy it .

Lip of the Day : MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick & NYX Mahogany Lip Pencil

 I decided to go glam today with my MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick for Sunday Service . It was really about my lips since I didn't really go in for any eye makeup except a black liner and groomed brows.

NYX Mahogany Lip Pencil & MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick 

The MAC Viva Glam V lipstick is a lustre neutral pink with pearl. This is a very friendly pink color for all skin tone and great for everyday wear. I paired it up with NYX Mahogany lip pencil which is described as  a plum brown color.


Here is the swatches of the two products I used. The pencil is quite darker than the lipstick and this gave the look some more flare. I outline and fill in the entire lip with the pencil . This  gave the look more color and some warmth which I liked.

 Here is look I came up with . I love the look , It's simply pretty and very light for my God.

So here is the whole look for the day.  On my face I have MAC Mineralize Skin finish in Dark Deep and La Femme Sienna Blush no foundation or concealer.

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 I have more lip combos coming up soon .

Huge MAC Haul

Earlier this year , I applied for a MACPro Card and I was  accepted . Six weeks after , I received my card. The card entitles me to some good discount. With my card , I decided to going shopping for my kit.

 

 Here We Go...

I got two single pro palette for all my eyeshadows. This looks just like the Z-palette.Palettes keep the kit well organized. I need to get two for my blushes and powders.

Also got some more eyeshadows in the refill. I most popular ones are Trax, Shadowy Lady and Plum Dressing.

Got 6 shades of the MatchMaster foundations ranging from 7.5 - 10.0.

 Prep+Prime Line Filler Base - great for filling in fine lines and wrinkles around the eye and the mouth area.

I finally got the famous MAC Matte. This is great for oily skin prepping. 

 I got the all that 217 blending brush.

Love love this dark concealer/corretor palette. 

Mineralised Skinfinsh in Deep dark.
 

 

Got three lipstick : Rebel  , Spice It Up and Viva Glam V

This is the most fun part. I got some samples .....
The Volcanic Ash Exfoliator  , Some Face & body Foundations , Natural Radiance , Prep + Prime Skin and Oil Control and two Zoom lash mascaras.

Got two eye kohl pencils , 1 in Feline and 1 in Smoulder.

The Fast Response Eye Cream .

This  is the prep + prime eye base in medium dark. It's an eye base and a lid corrector .

The fluidline brow gel creme.

I know you're dying to read the reviews and see some swatches too. I'm going to try them and will let you know my honest opinion ; however I got all this South Africa and the customer service was just excellent. 

MAC Saddle Eyeshadow

MAC Saddle Eyeshadow

MAC Saddle  is a warm orange brown eye colour . It's very pigmented and so easy to blend. It's my go-to colour for defining the crease.  I love it because it's matte. It's one of my favorite neutral eye colour for women of colour. It's perfect for every eye look . 

MAC Saddle Eyeshadow

Swatch

What is your favorite crease colour?

Hope you find this helpful.....

MAC Mineralised Skinfinish - Gold Deposit

MAC Gold Deposit

 What Is It?

 A soft reflective golden bronze  highlights colour.

What I Like?

It's by far my most favorite highlights for women of colour. It's adds a beautiful healthy glow to the cheeks when used. When used over a matte blush like MAC Raizin , the effect is phenomenal. I love applying this with my fan brush . It's very important to apply it with a soft hand unless you may end up looking like a disco light. The product is so rich and pigmented  and it's so easy to build up.

Swatches ...

Photoed With Lights

Photoed Without Lights

Stay tuned for another highlight review.

Hope you enjoy.

MAC Raizin Blush

This is by far my most favorite blush for women of color. It's a matte blush , reddish brown with golden undertone.The colour payoff is great because it's so pigmented. It's beautiful on dark skin tones. It double up as bronzer and blush for deeper skin tones. It's also a beautiful transition colour in the crease.

MAC Raizin Blush ( pix from MAC website)

MAC Groundwork Paint Pot - Review, Photos, Swatch & Demo

MAC Groundwork Paint Pot

Bridal Makeup Kit Picks - MAC Strobe Cream ( Review & Demo)

As a makeup artist, I'm always on the quest for perfect skin for my clients. Brides especially need that dewy glow  to their skin on their day. The MAC strobe cream gives me all that glow i need. Strobe cream is a light weight moisturizer which could be used underneath  or mixed with foundation and also used as a highlight on the cheeks.

MAC Strobe Cream

 Travel Size / 30ML

Price  $ 15.00 

Review/Demo - MAC Chestnut Lip Pencil

The lip is one area you can play with so many colours during makeup application . Lip colours have the tendency to change the entire look on a face . This is just a quick review on the Chestnut lip pencil. I have been recently loving this lip liner so much. it's the best for women of color.

What Is It ...

The Chestnut lip pencil is an intense  brown pencil .
Cost - $15.00

Chestnut Lip Pencil

MAC Oil Control Lotion - Review , Photos & Swatch

It’s always my pleasure to come your way with a post. I love it so much when I know I’m providing information to someone out there. Anyways, today’s post is also a product review. Breaking out after makeup application is not pleasant to any makeup lover. I have an oily face and hate to touch up severally after my makeup is done so I went haunting for an affordable moisturizer suitable for oily skin makeup wearers and it turned out that MAC Oil Control Lotion caught my attention.

MAC Oil Control Lotion - 30 ml