Makeup-studio cream contour pallet.

Last tuesday night I was invited to McCabes pharamacy in City west shopping centre, for their Makeup-Studio demo evening. 

Myself, along with the rest of people attending were welcomed with food and wine. There was some great tips and tricks demonstrated on the night by their two lovely makeup artists Neil and Caitriona. Ill keep you all informed on my facebook page for when the next evening is taking place. 

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I'd definitely recommend you to go its a free girly night out with lots of skin care and makeup tips, whats not to love there!

This contour pallet is a new product to makeup studios wide range. It comes in ether cream or powder. There are two different pallets one pallet is called 'light' for light to medium skin tones and the other called 'dark' for medium to dark skin tones. 

I choose the light to medium one. It comes with five contouring shades.

The texture of these shades are just so creamy! unlike the crown contour pallet which I also reviewed that can leave the skin a little dry and cakey. 

Above is all the shade swatched out for you. I love all the colours in the pallet, especially the colour banana it has such a gorgeous yellow tone to it without it being over powering I really love this to highlight certain areas. I love this as an under eye concealer as it doesn't set into fine lines or pores which can be hard to find when it comes to concealers.  The two contour shades No.5 and oriental are such lovely colours not too ashy or too orangey just the right shade to contour the face with and gives you a lovely warm hue to the face. The light rose colour is prefect for someone with very fair skin to use to highlight there face. Its a prefect colour for our Irish skin tone. For me, my skin is slightly more olive so this shade doesn't exactly work allover for me but is prefect for around my eye area is it has a slight rose/pink hue to it which is prefect for brightening the eye area! So that colour really can work both ways and for anyone! The beige colour for me is too dark as a highlighter and too fair for a contour for me but is prefect too cover any blemishes. For my very fair ladies i'd recommend this to you as your contour.

As you can tell by how messy it is in the picture above I have really been going at this product! I really do love it. 

This product uses the exact same formula as there 'Face it' foundation compact if anyone is a fan. The only difference is these are exclusive contouring shades. Seen as its the same formula it will to be just as long lasting as a foundation. Id say that this pallet would work just soo amazing when contouring using your face it foundation as a base. I'm definitely going to try out the face it compact foundation.

So how did I use it? 

For day time:

Well to get full use of the product I first used it on its own as my foundation with no base other than my moisturizer. It gave me the most natural finish to my skin, yet the right amount of coverage for day time. I used it just as if I was contouring with my light and dark shades and than I set it with some translucent  powder. As you can see from the picture below its very natural but could be built up for places which needs the coverage. I'm usually a medium coverage gal but for a natural look this is prefect for me.

Using just the contouring shades as a 'foundation'

Fuller coverage/nightime:

So, everyone and their cats mother knows about that Kim k contour of using light and dark shades to highlight the areas you want to be seen with a lighter shade and hollow areas that you don't with a dark shade. I hope the picture above helps. Its where I highlight but everyone's features are different and you have to play around to get the right way for you. Basically put the dark anywhere you want to look thin!haha.

Firstly I apply my regular foundation. My NC35 MAC prolong wear.

Then I...

CONTOUR: (Using shade No.5) Cheekbones suck in and make a fish face to find those, yes you look silly. Around the forehead to make it appear smaller. Under the lip area to make them look fuller. Along the jawline to stop that unflattering double chin in photos! we all know the fear. You can contour along the bridge of the nose but use a light hand as it can look dirty I used the shade oriental for this.

HIGHLIGHT: Under eye area, cupids bow , along the bridge of the nose and under the cheek bones. To blend the highlight in under my eyes I like to use my ring finger as it gives just the right amount of pressure, also the heat from your fingers is going to help effortlessly blend everything in.

Should look a little something like this. I dont usually draw out the whole face I just add the light and shade as I go to be honest. I just did that above to outline to you where I would put the colour.

I use four brushes for this:

My makeup studio polish brush to apply my foundation first.

The Real Techniques buffing brush to apply the highlight colour and to buff it into my skin

The Real Techniques pointed foundation brush to apply the contour.

The Real Techniques contour brush to buff out the contour, (always blend it out upwards.)

(All Real Techniques brushes used are from their core collection set)

After blending out, with no other products over it.

This product costs: 49 euro, From any McCabes stores.

You can buy each colour as a refill also.

Anastasia Beverly Hills, Dipbrow pomade review.

 

This product is probably the most talked about eye brow product of 2014, and so it should be. 

To be completely honest, it took me a week or two to fall head over heels for this product. 

Foreo Luna Mini, deep cleansing and skin brightening device.

I was kindly giving this product to test out in work. However I have always been a little bit skeptical when it comes to skin care devices, I have heard reviews of such products like the Magnitone and the Clarisonic being to abrasive and harsh on the skin causing redness and irritation. This is probably due to the fact that both devices have a brush head, unlike the Luna mini which is made of silicone. The silicone heads are so gentle on the skin whilst still giving the skin a deep down clean and exfoliation . The silicone is also great because it doesn't create or buildup any sort of Bactria unlike a brush head would, which means you never have too change any parts of this product, it is so durable that it will probably out live you.

It has a T-sonic design, and what does that even mean right? well it pluses up to 8,000 times a minute which gently rises dirt from the pores up to the surface and gently exfoliates any dead skin from the face, removing dirty and oil. It is also so small and handy to bring out with you in your hand bag. 

The luna mini is designed for people like myself under the age of around 25. People who aren't too worried about aging skin but want their skin to look healthy and feel healthy. The Luna mini gives younger skin a deep cleanse and gentle exfoliate giving the skin a beautiful glow and improving the circulation. The Regular Luna does this too, but also has an anti aging side which helps to prevent and reduce fine lines. It also helps aging skin absorb skin care products by using the mini to message the skin care product into the skin. Which is much more effective than just using your hands.

One full charge of the Luna mini will give you 300 uses thats nearly six months if your using it twice a day.   

MY THOUGHTS?

  

Firstly, I removed all my makeup. I then wet my face and wet the Luna itself. I applied my regular cleanser but you can using any type of foaming face wash or cleanser. I clicked the on button and started on one cheek moving upwards in circular motions. The device slightly pauses the pulse action every 15 seconds to let you know to move to the next section of the face. It only takes 1 minute to complete which is quick and handy. 

I couldn't believe that the Luna was actually dirty with makeup after I had finished using it because I had already removed my makeup like I normally would, thinking I had gotten everything and done a good job. My face looked clean but obviously there is dirt that got left behind and if not for the Luna it would have been stuck there, which makes me feel sick! I used the deep cleaning side for all of my oily areas such as my T zone, especially on the nose area as its most common to visible pores and black heads. My skin felt so super smooth after using it for the first time.

From using this product 1 minute in the morning and 1 minute at night time for three days, I could notice a huge difference in my skin. It was glowing and so fresh and clear looking, I would generally have good skin but even for me I noticed a difference in the feel and look of my skin. Even when applying my makeup I literally just needed the tiniest drop of foundation for a flawless coverage. I felt my skin looking amazing. 

It is definitely a product you can not just read about. You need to try it out for yourself. If you go into a McCabes store they will do a free demo for you using the product. There is a noticeable

 difference in just one use. I was only giving this product unfortunately to try for a week and I am lost without it now. Ill be investing in one for myself because the results are too amazing not to.

It is a little pricey at 190 euro, but believe me it is worth it and it will last forever! The Regular Luna for older skin cost 200 euro. But trust me go in to store and find out for yourself just how amazing it is! I promise you.

Fresh faced after using the Luna mini. 
P.s My eyebrows are tinted, I get them done in Slick Chicks in the Finglas Village.

http://www.foreo.com/product/luna-mini/

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HAUL: MAC cosmetics.

I always love a good Haul post, I love seeing all the lovely, dreamy products others get and adding them onto my wish list. So I went a little crazy in Mac recently & thought I would share the stuff I bought with you. Sometimes makeup counters can be intimidating for some people when they don't know what they are looking for so hopefully this post gives you a little inspiration. 

I thought I'd have this blog done quicker than I thought so bold of me , I have had these products two or three weeks now so I can really give you my opinion on them.

These are the products I bought:

'Give me sun'   

      

This is one of Macs mineralize skinfinish bronzers. I had heard so much about it and needed it for myself! It gives the most gorgeous natural sheen to the face. Such a beautiful sun kissed warm coloured tone which would look gorgeous on almost any skin tone. I use this as my contour powder what I really love about it is it doesn't dry out the skin at all because its a mineralize powder. This makes the dream contour powder because there is nothing worst than a cakey contour as it makes the face look dirty. I have been using this powder everyday since I got it. I love it and would definitely recommend it. 

My poor harmony blusher I normally wear as my contour has been thrown a side since I've gotten this. Although I still love harmony just need a change.

(If you want to read more about my usual/old contour harmony powder also by mac. Just have a look back through my blog posts)

Harmony is a more suitable contour for blondes like myself as it is very ashy. Give me sun would work for almost every skin tone so its a more versatile product in that sense. 

 Price: €30

'Pro long wear foundation NC35'

So originally, I wanted to try out a new foundation because its been over two years I have been using my pro long wear foundation. So I bought the 'Studio fix foundation' in NC20. Which surprisingly was a prefect colour to match my skin. Pro long wear foundation is slightly lighter in colour in comprasion to studio fix, so if your a studio fix usual looking to try out the pro long wear go up a shade or two.  I was happy with the texture and coverage of the studio fix, although it is a bit heavier than my prolong wear. In the shop they tried it on my face, my face a few hours began to feel irritated and a broke of slightly. Due to this, I brought it back because I didn't want to risk doing damage to my skin. I think its because the Studio fix was heavier on my face and maybe my pores couldn't breathe, I'm not sure. 

I brought the studio fix back and swapped it for my lovely, dreamy old reliable holy grail of foundation which is NC35 pro long wear. I am so in love with this foundation, It served me right trying to change it! 

For me, its just the right amount of coverage. For day time I will only use a small drop on top of a generous amount of moisturizer and then other times I build up the coverage. Its not a dewy foundation, yet I wouldn't call it matte. It does however keep any oily areas under control. Sometimes for a dewy day look ill mix a tad bit of my Inglot sparkle dust 02 in with it to give an all over glow. This foundation stays put for the whole day, yet is very easy too remove without damaging your skin or leaving it feeling heavy. 

I love love love this foundation.

Price: €36.50

Vino Lip liner

 

So I love a good dark , plumy purple lip. I bought this lip liner to go with my Mac 'Diva' and 'Rebel' Lipsticks. Its a bit of a daring statement lip, which I love. Its not for everyone. But if you do own and purple lipsticks this linner is essential to get a lovely clean crispy line around the lips.

Price: €16.50

Boldy Bare Lip Liner.

This has to be my new everyday go to lip. Boldy bare gives your lips such a natural peach hue matte look its just gorgeous. It a prefect nude lip which a touch of summer. I love wearing this lip liner on it own. It just enough colour to define your lips without over powering them. It fab, you must must must get this!

Price: €16.50

Peach Blossom

       

This is one of macs creme sheen lipsticks. It gives a love gloss to the lipstick and smells fab. It again is a gorgeous peachy colour nude. Can be worn on its own but I love to pair it with the boldly bare lip liner above. I also like it with my soar lip liner also from mac.

Price: €20

Me wearing both boldly bare and peach blossom.

Sketch

So this is my irst ever mac eyeshadow. I know how have I lived. When I was in store the really love girl who was serving me told me it works out cheaper to buy one of the palettes and stick the single shadow into them rather than buying the potted shadows. So that is what I done. The 16 holding pallet is 18 euro and then every shadow you buy then is 10 euro. Instead of buying the potted shadows for 16 euro I am pretty sure. 

Anyways, I got this gorgeous sketch eyeshadow. Its a gorgeous purple colour deep almost grey toned.

Price: €10

Rapid Black eyeliner.

This is one of those products where you fall head over heals for in the shop and when you bring it home your like 'mehh'. I thought this was the best product ever because of how easy it was to use and it is. Such a good eyeliner to get good precision with, But unfortunately it falls down colour wise. It is not black enough for me and doesn't even stay on that well. Big disappointment. Wouldn't recommend it ladies. Such a waste of my money.
Price: €30 (wasted!)


Well I hope you enjoyed reading this, as much as I enjoyed buying them!

Crown 10 concealer palette.

So there has been a big hype around this product for the last while, and of course I was dying to get my hand on it. So many times I unsuccessfully tried to order it from the crown website but it always seemed to be sold out. In my desperation I put myself onto the waiting list and finally the day came where I could order it. It works out at  €21.32 and delivery is like five euro on top of that so it is quite pricey. I had no troubles with the website it is very reliable one for anyone interested in ordering from it.

So the big question..Was it worth it? my immediate and honest answer..not really.

Don't get me wrong this is a great palette to have in your kit if your a makeup artist or someone who does a lot of there friends makeup. I always found it great when doing friends makeup because there is a lot of colours to mix and match to find a contour and highlight to suit their skin tone. However, for all my much paler ladies this palette isn't really the one for you as the light shades don't really go that light.  

I am not completely dissing this product, in fact I use this product anytime I am contouring. It really does its job but I wouldn't be rushing out too buy it again anytime soon. If I were you and was thinking of buying it I wouldn't and Instead I would just go into mac or any of your favorite makeup counters and get them to match up with one cream concealer 3 shades lighter and one 2-3 shades darker than  your skin tone. Unless your a makeup artist there is really no need to buy this pallet. If your worried about your highlighter/contour lasting you throughout the year when your skin gets lighter in the winter just mix a little of your light shade concealer into your darker one and you should be good to go. 

So, overall this product is a good product maybe just a tiny bit drying on the skin but overall the product really works for me. I do not regret buying this because I would do a lot of other peoples makeup and it comes in handy then. But like I said above there is no need just to follow the hype like myself! Find what works for you. It would probably work out just as cheap if not cheaper to buy two good cream concealers which are prefect for you rather than having loads of colours that you don't know what to do with. That is just my opinion on things, you might have the palette and love it. Like I said I would use it everyday but when my two shades of highlight and contour are gone I could mix around some more colours in the palette to make another two suitable colours. But more than likely I will just go and find two prefect shades for me in mac. No fuss. 

Well, I hope that helped making your mind up on buying this product. Just give what I said a think before jumping onto the band wagon!