Showing posts with label summer makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer makeup. Show all posts

Saturday, 13 June 2015

MAC Wash & Dry Collection

MAC Summer Collection Swatches

This stunning Summer collection, Wash & Dry, hit stores in NZ June 1st 
And let me say, even though it's Winter here I couldn't wait to get my hands on some of these 
gorgeous bronzey products! 
"A breezy, bronzing collection inspired by bright, fresh hues - set your cycle to chic!" 
I managed to pick up the three items I was interested in, Bronzing powder, Lipstick & the 
eye-catching, gradient highlight powder! Check out Swatches Below
Maccosmetics.com still has a few products from this collection left so get in quick!  

www.maccosmetics.com

First, I would just like to mention the packaging..
Um could this collection get any prettier! The gradient Blue, orange to yellow..?
Stunning reminiscent of summer! I miss the sun...
Any way, there is one downfall with this packaging, it feels slightly cheaper compared to classic MAC packaging, but the beauty in these products far outweigh that minor negative.

 SWATCHES 


Wash & Dry Bronzing Powder 
- "Matte Bronze" $27.50USD, $50NZD, $39AUD

This bronzer is a product I was planning on purchasing but never got around to it, when it came out in this amazing limited edition packaging, it was the time! It's actually a perfect neutral, matte brown for a natural looking contour & bronzed glow. I'm in love now & very happy with this purchase! This product is still available on Maccosmetics.com/maccosmetics.com.au
Wash & Dry Lustre Lipstick
- "Tumble Dry" $17USD, $44NZD, $40AUD

I was so excited to try this lipstick! It was a beautiful light peach on the website. I have never tried a Lustre lipstick from MAC before, but I have heard a few people say they're not the best formula,
I was just disappointed by the opacity of this, it's a sheer buildable peach, I was hoping for more pigmentation, maybe something similar to MAC "Sweet & Sour" but in a way, I'm still happy with this product, I like it to throw in my handbag for a quick application of colour during the day! 
This is also available on maccosmetics.com USA ;)




First swatch - one swipe of colour
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Second swatch - full opacity


Wash & Dry Highlight Powder
- "Freshen Up" $35.50USD, $66NZD, $51AUD

Oh..My..Goodness...how utterly amazing does this highlight powder look?! 
"Featuring a unique gradation of three shades in one pan, from pastel banana, through fuzzy peach to mid-coral. With an embossed design & pearlized over-spray, this is truly a collector's piece"
This product is described as a highlight powder, though once the glittery golden
over-spray is brushed off you're left with three matte shades. I will continue to use this once the sparkle has disappeared, as a blush & face brightening powder, but I'm unsure of how some darker skintones (NC/NW35+) will be able to get further use out of this product..




<---- Bottom Swatch is all 3 mixed together






Make sure you run in store & see what you can grab from this 
limited edition collection or check online! This is one collection you'll want get a piece of! 
Even if it's just because the packaging is so stunning...



LucyLoves! xx

Saturday, 23 May 2015

Hot Makeup! Collab with Stacey Banfield - Painted Lips NZ

Glam Peachy Spring/Summer makeup!  

Recently on Instagram, using the hashtag #rosegold, I came across this stunning brand
Hot Makeup USA
Beautiful Rose Gold packaging, great prices & exciting products!
Stacey Banfield (MUA - PaintedLips.co.nz) & I decided to order a few things & collaborate 
for this blog, reviewing & creating a look trying out their products!
I will also review each of the products I ordered, in more detail, for a separate
 blog post sometime next week!

www.HotMakeup.com

I fell in LOVE with Hot Makeups Kiss Me More Lip Creme "Sunkissed"
A creamy summery peach!
With all of these Mattifying lip products coming out, I've been searching for a
perfect matte peach! Peach is my colour - Obsessed!
"Sunkissed" was my inspiration for this Glamorous Spring/Summer makeup look!
It may be Winter here in the Southern Hemisphere, but you can still rock pastels!
Also, check out Stacey's Blog, Painted Lipsfor reviews on the Hot Makeup products
 she picked up! Plus her Makeup look coming next week!

 DETAILS 


EYES :

Transition shade - Lorac Pro Palette in "Taupe" 
Lids - Hot Makeup Hot Candy eyeshadow in "Harmony" 
Crease - Hot Makeup Silky Matte eyeshadow single in "Fashion Sense"
Outer V - Hot Makeup Silky Matte eyeshadow single in "Tuscan Sun"
Lower Lash Line - "Tuscan Sun" + Lorac Pro "Taupe"
Inner Corner - Lorac Pro "Nude" 
Brow Bone - Lorac Pro "White"

Liquid Liner - Maybelline Master Precise Liner Pen
Mascara - Hot Makeup "Fat Daddy" Mascara
Brows - Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow in "Taupe"

LIPS :

Hot Makeup Kiss Me More Lip Creme in "Sunkissed"
Hot Makeup Luscious Lipgloss in "Good Girl"


FACE ;

Foundation - Estee Lauder Double Wear - 1N1
Concealer - Urban Decay Naked Complete Coverage - Fair
Powder - MAC Studio Fix - NC20
Contour - Kat Von D Shade & Light Palette - "Shadowplay"
Blush - Hot Makeup Red Carpet Ready Blush in "Treasure"
Highlighter - The Balm Mary Lou-manizer





 QUICK TIPS 


  •   Hot Candy Eyeshadow is a Glitter product best used with a wet flat shadow brush/MAC Fix+ 
  • Silky Matte single shadow pans are larger than other brand singles, these also work as blush
(Hot Makeup single pans compared to a MAC single)

Lips: Hot Makeup USA "Sunkissed" Kiss Me More Lip Creme

Lips: "Sunkissed" Lip Creme with Hot Makeup "Good Girl" Luscious Lipgloss on top!





Keep an eye out on my Instagram - Lucymaria_x
for my full review + swatches on each of these products coming next week!
And don't forget to check out Staceys Blog - Painted Lips for Makeup looks, honest reviews & swatches! (Instagram - Staceybmuax)

LucyLoves! xx