MAC Crushed Metallic Pigment, Aloha!

So moving on from where we stopped last week, check off the lipstick!

MAC 

Vera Pearlmatte Face Powder | Flower Fantasy | US $28

Tendertone Lip Balm | Hot 'n' Saucy | US $15

Shop MAC Lipstick | Innocence, Beware! (Cremesheen) | US $14.50

Crushed Metallic Pigment | Aloha | US $34

Day 2:

On today's agenda is the crushed metallic pigment. These 4 shades come together. 

They are from the MAC Vera Collection for Spring 2012

Top row (left to right): Lantern Light, Shifting Sands

Bottom row (left  to right): Campfire, Aloha

 Left to right: Lantern Light (light metallic bronze), Campfire (medium metallic copper), Shifting Sands (pale metallic champagne), Aloha (metallic brown)

Love the second color! The copper seems so rich in it.

So I tried this on my model. 

 Apply moisturizer.

 Apply under eye concealer and a light layer of foundation.

 Since this eyeshadow is powder form, I thought it was best to use some eyeshadow primer to help the eyeshadow stick for a longer period of time. And for it not to crease.

The first thought in my head for this was, it will create a mess! I decided to be safe and cover the face with a tissue. Even if some glitter falls, it won't ruin the face! Highly recommended to do this.

 

 Line upper lashline with eyeliner, and lower lashline with kohl.  

 

Curl the eyelashes and apply mascara.

 Voila!

These pigments are amazing! But instead of having to buy 4 together, I wonder if there's an option to buy just one? For almost everyone, I think there will be only one shade that you'd want to use almost all the time, and one that you'll never use. I'm definitely loving the 2 golden shades (Lantern Light and Campfire)

Uses for pigments:

1. Eyeshadow

2. Mix in glitter for all sorts of things - eg. foundation, blush, lipgloss, nailpaint 

A few tips on using these pigments:

1. Be careful of all the glitter! It can get really messy. If using as an eyeshadow, use a tissue to cover the area under your eyes like I did, otherwise your face will be a glitter ball. 

2. Also, use something creamy such as an eyeshadow primer/face cream on the eyelids before applying the powder. This will help it stick and last longer.

Other than that, love this product! A definite buy. 

MAC Lipstick | Innocence, Beware!

Thanks COVERmagazine! I received these MAC products from them for review, and instead of the usual, I decided to have a little fun and do a photoshoot! You can see the effects on the model. I'll also post up reviews of each product individually.

Special thanks to Karishma and Shivani for being part of the madness! 

 

Items I received: 

MAC 

Vera Pearlmatte Face Powder | Flower Fantasy | US $28

Tendertone Lip Balm | Hot 'n' Saucy | US $15

Shop MAC Lipstick | Innocence, Beware! (Cremesheen) | US $14.50

Crushed Metallic Pigment | Aloha | US $34

Check out my reviews for the products here:

COVERmagazine

Day 1:

Today, I'll review the SHOP MAC Lipstick (Innocence, Beware! Cremesheen)

 

A before shot. 

All-ready!

Wednesday Tips & Tricks

I'm running a day late for posting up entries!! I've been busy reviewing other products from COVERmagazine that I didn't get time to do daily entries! I'll be up-to-date by next week!

So for Wednesday Tips and Tricks: Here are 5!

1. "A stroke of pink always perks up the complexion"

What I think: True! Either a blush or lipgloss. Do not use dark pink as an eyeshadow as it can give you a tired look. 

2. "Loose powder will keep your foundation in place all day and can also be used for touch-up"

What I think: True! But loose powder is only suitable for those with oily skin. If you have dry skin but an oily T-zone, apply it only there. For oily skin, apply on the whole face. For dry skin, instead of this, rub moisturizer into your hands and just press onto your face to set everything in.

3. "Always blend the concealor in a tapping motion"

What I think: Yes! Tapping is the correct way. Do not rub it in. Also, if you use powder foundation, apply concealor first. If you use liquid foundation, apply concealor afterwards (you need to blend the foundation by rubbing it in, and it masks some of the imperfections with a first layer. Tap in concealor afterwards)

4. "Golden hours for sleep: 10 pm - 2 am, Avoid the sun: Between 11 am - 3 pm"

What I think: haha! I think it's a challenge for an insomniac like me to fall asleep before 1 am. As for the sun, I'd say its healthy to get a little vitamin D once in a while. Enjoy the sunshine, but don't get burnt in it!

5. "Lipsticks require high maintenance, so to keep them on for a longer time, layer lipsticks over a lip liner."

What I think: True! Outline and color in your lips with your lipliner first, and then use a lipbrush to apply lipstick, especially if it is a bright/dark shade, paying special care to the top curve in and out. I think it's called the cupid's bow?