JULY FAVES 2014 - MAC, Toofaced & Dermalogica

A bit late on the July Faves I know, but it's better late then never, I can't believe that where already in July half the year gone apparently its also 20 Fridays till Christmas, SERIOUSLY CRAZY!

MAC - Trace Gold Blush $AUD 41
I have been loving this soft gold sparkle blush to warm up my face in this pale winter

MAC - Lady Danger $AUD 36
Since Dying the ends of my hair copper, I have got a whole new confidence in wearing this bright lip in winter, it just goes with my hair so well LOVE IT!

TOO FACED - Better than sex $AUD 31.95
This Turns my lashes into long think spider legs and i love it! I wore falses on the weekend and really i couldn't even tell the difference in my normal eyes whilst wearing this mascara then falses.

MAC - DUCHESS Quad - Sharon Osbourne Collection $AUD 68
I'am the most impatient person ever so when this Quad came out and people in America where posting about it, I was like AHHH I MUST HAVE IT! So I went on ebay and bought this amazing gem! One of my favourite palette I love  Sweet eyes and Sexy Eyes (The first two colours in the palette) I really have to see which MAC colours are similar in the permanent collection so I can buy them when I hit pan on this quad

DERMALOGICA -Precleanse $AUD 52.50
I am sure people are so sick of me talking about Dermalogica Precleanse but I'am just so in love with the concept of this oil base product, It helps melt down my makeup helping my cleanser really work into my skin

MY FAVES FOR OILY/COMBO - SKINCARE & MAKEUP

After Posting Numerous pictures on instagram of my fave products I have found for oily and combo skin And getting a few requests I decided to write a post on what I like to use on my oily skin.

Skincare 

(I have only been using these current products for a short time, so theses are just my reviews on how I've seen results as of now)

The good thing about Dermalogica is its recommended from beauty therapist  all over the world, the price can't doubt people on theses products, but I always say that you get what you paid for.

Dermalogica Medibac Cleansing Face wash: I've been using this for a couple of weeks, and I can see my skin texture is already changing my acne is also shrinking and currently only have hormonal breakouts which can't be helped.
It has an unusual but nice smell to it sort of smells like aloe Vera mixed with something else ha-ha can't quite put my finger on it! It lathers up quite well and also when using my Clarisonic. It hasn't Stripped my skin or anything from being too strong BUT I did buy the active moist, which is a light moisturizer purpose for oily skin.

Dermalogica Active Moist: Again been only using this for a couple of weeks, tend to only wear it at night or if not wearing any makeup. Dermalogica recommends this for people who are on the oilier side as it soaks up oil but is oil-free.
When applying this I only use the Tiniest bit ever! And apply all over my face, it soaks in so well and doesn't even feel like you have applied any, it doesn't leave your skin, oily like most moisturizers do, even if they say their oil free and don't cause more "oil" Haven't tried, but if you're very oily they also have one called oil control lotion - Dermalogica: 'An oil-free, feather-light lotion to help hydrate while reducing shine. Non-greasy formula soothes irritated skin and helps eliminate congestion while preventing future breakouts. Microspheres help absorb oil on the skin's surface, leaving skin with an all-day matte finish. Formulated without artificial fragrances and colors.' But I also think that they would be more suited for someone during the day not at night, this one is light enough for wearing under makeup I feel.

Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel: This clearing gel, is one of the best I've treated I feel it helps with Preventing and getting rid of present pimples, not much I can say about this product as of yet, but I'll still continue to use it. Dermalogica says: 'An overnight treatment that helps clear skin, calm inflammation and prevent future breakouts by reducing excess sebum, removing impaction plugs and eliminating bacteria that contribute to congestion. Contains no artificial fragrance or color'

Makeup

Primer- Smashbox Photo finish Light + Blemish Control: When using the Smashbox photo finish Blemish control it is best to use with another primer otherwise if used on whole face I was advised it can cause your face to become very dry as it has acne preventing ingredients.

Foundations - I'am still looking for the perfect foundation for my skin type but I do prefer a matte and stay long foundation - For some reason I always end up back at Revlon colorstay, I do also like MAC studio fix and Makeup forever Matte Foundation and Estee Lauder Double wear Light.

Powder- MAC Blot Pressed Powder: I don't know why this powder is not talked about more it has done amazing things for my skin, I don't even have to worry about if I have oiliness coming through, and the fact that it lasts all day is amazing! And if I do have natural oils slightly appearing I don't mind because it look like my skin is just really healthy.


There possibly could be a part 2 of this blog post so stay tune!

FIRST IMPRESSION - MAC BLOT POWDER PRESSED

Today I'am first impression-ing the blot powder pressed by MAC

First of all, I've been wanting to try this blot powder for ages! But just thought it was a gimmick as most company's have powders that say that there shine proof and keep oil at bay and which stay on for hours.

BUT this product is so different it actually does keep your makeup on all day MAC claims that it is a  'unique pressed powder designed primarily to provide shine control without adding any noticeable colour or texture. Sets foundation, finishes faces. For use in professional situations and for frequent touch-ups. Blot Powder contains Mica and Silica to absorb excess oils and reduce shine on the skin's surface'. One thing I'am scared about is the mica and silica praying that theses don't break me out.

Source: Google

I applied this over my colorstay foundation at 8:30am, I can see myself using this product quite quickly as I don't know how much I'am applying because it's more like a trancluet powder than anything like a mineralized skinfinish natural.

Through out the day (I'am a hairdresser) at work, I would check my makeup making sure it was still in place and it was! Once I got home 5:30pm I looked again, normally by this time whilst wearing Mineralise skinfinish my nose would be oily as, but today it was defiantly there was literally NO OIL! At around 6:30 I checked again as I was going out, I decided to reapply at this stage, slight oil was coming through could have gone with out re-applying but I did.

Once thing I did notice when coming home 9:30 there was still no oil, but did look a little cakey on the face. I'am Really excited to use this on my 12 hour shift see how it holds up!

OVERALL: This product doesn't get the hype it deserves, this could seriously be my new holy grail, but I'am gonna give a couple weeks and give another review.

Review: MAC Amplified lipstick collection.

Ever since I got my first MAC lipstick (myth, bad choice) I had to search around for the perfect formula for my lips until one day I bought girl about town and fell in love.
MAC amplified lipsticks are by far my favorite ever formula's they're so rich and creamy and there pigment are amazing. I love how MAC always brings bright colors out in this formula because they really are amazing on the lips.
As you'll find below a lot of my Amplified collection is pink because I find they suit me better.

I did not make this easy for you guys to show which ones are which 

Front - Chatterbox + Show Orchid (pro only)

Next four - Up the amp + Girl about town  + Craving + Red Balloon

Next Three -Blankety + Morange + Saint Germain

Far Back - Violetta (Pro only) + Impassioned

AND HAPPY GO LUCKY but it was in my bag :(

I have quite liney and chapped lips, they are also very pigmented so its hard for me to wear light pinks or nudes, which is so annoying! 

Morange - Blankety - Craving - Chatterbox -Impassioned - Red Balloon - Show Orchid - Girl about town - Saint Germain - Violetta - Up the amp

Morange - Permanet

Morange is a fluorescent orange, which is beautiful in summertime, to be honest, I thought I'd be brave enough to wear this colour but I not.. But I do have more orangey red lippies in my collection that I choose to wear more often than just a straight orange, it is a very beautiful colour and would look amazing on tanned skin.

Blankety- Permanet

Blankety is a very warm brownish nude, I do quite like this colour, but again bought it when the 'nude lip' fashion was in.. Personally nudes are just not my thing as I'am more of a bright coloured lip person on my fair skin. I do recommend for people that prefer there nudes brown, as this colour in the tube can be a little misleading, especially on fair skin, on my lips it runs a lighter brown rather than the light pink it looks in the tube.

Craving - Permanet

Craving was my old time winter favourite a few winters ago, the main reason being it was a very berry pink it went on my lips beautifully sort of "my lips but better" sadly I don't think this colour is very flattering on me in the summer.

Chatterbox - Permanet

Chatterbox this colour is more of a light pinkish orange but more the orange, sadly this colour is way to light for my lips and shows every single line :( it is a very beautiful colour and I wish I could wear it.

Impassioned - Permanet

Impassioned is a much brighter version of chatterbox personally for some reason I can get away with this colour. I remember it took me ages to get my hands on this, but its the perfect summer colour! I really recommend this colour for anyone as it's totally worth it!

Red Balloon - Limited Edition (Playland Collection)

Red Ballon I haven't had this color for very long, but its such a nice mid tone Reddy pink. It's seriously so amazing, I recommend if you can get your hands on it get it cause it's so beautiful.

Show Orchid - Pro store only

Show Orchid I got this at a Pro store in England and by far its the most frosted hot fuchsia pink ever! Even though I don't find myself wearing it that often just because I don't want to waste it. It's so lovely on the lips

Girl About Town- Permanet

Girl about town, EVERYONE THIS IS MY FAVOURITE LIPSTICK IN THE WORLD! I love this hot fuchsia so much! I think this is my 2nd repurchase of this lipstick and ill probably keep buying it forever! Once I went to the MAC counter wearing this and they even asked me what color I was wearing so I'am guessing this shade varies from skin tones, I still feel it is a must have for everyone's MAC collection.

Saint Germain- Permanet

Saint Germain is a blue undertone lipstick, Sadly, I don't EVER wear this lipstick, I've tried on numerous occasions, but it's just too light for my very pigmented lips :( 

Violetta- Pro store only

Violetta I also bought this at a pro store in England, Again, this is a frosty medium purple with what looks like the specs of glitter. This colour glides on the lips with what looks a metallic purple it is really beautiful color the formula or the colour it's self isn't like other Mac lipsticks.

Up the Amp- Permanet

Lucky last Up the Amp, since purples seem to be the craze or more companies introducing purples into their range, this beautiful medium lilac is very creamy on the lips. This is one of my favorite purples I own and if you're looking to buy a purple this is a great starter point.

(Is quite lighter on the lips and in the tube than in the swatch)

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I give this 4 Beautyfordayz love heart, LOVE THEM and I'am gonna keep on buying theses formulas forever!

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