A MAC Haul happened over the past weekend. Who doesn't love a haul ? I know I do . I had been running low on a few of my MAC favorites and also some Lipsticks. But for this haul, I decided to concentrate on the basics. I used to be a more frequent customer at MAC. The frequency of my shopping stops at slowed down, and there's a very unique reason for it. No, I don't have any issues with any of the products neither with the brand as a whole. MAC has recently started with a Rewards Program. Finally. I know , I know, it was long due, and a collective Amen went up, when you heard of it , right. I am a sucker for Rewards if you didnt know already. SO when my favorite brand started it, I knew I had to be a part of it. Then why was I not shopping, when now, I could even be earning points for my purchases? Surprise Surprise ! The MAC Rewards Program only works at the MAC Pro Stores and Online. It does not work on your purchases at the MAC Counters at your local department stores. That was the only problem. I stay south of downtown, where the MAC Pro Store is located, in my city , at least. What I have close to me , are the MAC Counters at Nordstrom, Dillards and Macy's . I used to frequent these counters like nobody's business, but since the purchases made at these counters don't add up to the rewards, I decided to wait, to go the Pro Store. And the calendar aligned with the a Brunch date and good weather, and I was shopping away, at my favorite cosmetic store.
The ladies and gents at the MAC Store at the Country Club Plaza, KC MO, are a friendly bunch. I know , many people can get intimidated by MAC employees, and many haven't had the best of experiences. But the people at this store, know their job well.
I was running low on my basics, as I had mentioned earlier . And whenever you are planning to pick up Foundation or Concealer, even if you know your shade , like the back of your hand, its always a good idea to get color matched. Our skin tone changes a few times a year. So I got color matched again. Looks like, we were still in the same shades, which I knew of. Looks like the sun protection in my Florida vacation had worked pretty well. If you wanted to read more about Foundation and Concealers, then click HERE
I have a warm undertone, but my complexion is on the lighter side. Sometimes its difficult to get a match, in some brands, but somehow, my luck has always worked with MAC. I have used a variety of MAC Foundations over the years, but my all time favorite is MAC Face and Body Foundation. Its a cult classic and there's a reason why it is. I am in the shade C2 in Winter and C3 when I am very tanned in Summer. Please dont be confused by MAC's classfication of shades. "C" in C2 refers to Warm(rather than W) . MAC Face and Body is a water based foundation. It has buildable coverage , and can go anywhere from a light to a full coverage. If you want a heavier coverage with this foundation, then try rubbing it between your fingers, and then applying. It emulsifies the foundation and gives a heavier coverage. I was taught this trick by a MAC Pro Artist many years back. I use a flat foundation brush to apply it, and then blend it with a damp Beauty Blender. The best part of this foundation is that , it doesn't have SPF, which makes it ideal for photographs. No Flashbacks whatsoever. No wonder its a favorite for both Weddings and the Runway. A must have in your foundation stash. I have dry skin, and this foundation does not cling to my dry patches, and gives off a satin finish. Its available in two sizes at all MAC stores and counters.
The second favorite I stocked up on , is the MAC Prolongwear Foundation. This is the holy grails of concealers. I am a Mom to a toddler and I am a journalist. So practically my sleep hours are crazy, to say the least. I use this concealer under my eyes, along the bridge of my nose, around my nostrils, and on my cupid's bow. With Foundations, you always need an exact color match, but if you are using a concealer for dark circles, or under eyes, then you will need to go two shades lighter, and preferably in a different undertone, for color correction. As I earlier explained MAC's weird Classification fo shades, NW20(my shade), is actually a cool toned concealer. Yes, the W, stands for Cool, in Mac's classification. Its just the opposite. This product is pretty thick, and a little goes a long way. 1 pump is more than enough for dark circles, nose, and cupid's bow. This product will not crease on you and will stay for crazy hours. This also doesnt have SPF so there's no chance of any flashback in photos.
Last but not the least, I was running low on my eyeliner. My favorite MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack. I have been using it for years, and cant think of anything else ,when it comes to eyeliners. If you want to read a DETAILED REVIEW, then Click HERE . If you want to learn , How to Master Gel Liner, then Click Here.
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