My New Mac Palette (+ Mac Pro Products Price Decrease!)

Update: Recent Additions to My Mac Palette --> click here.


I've wanted a Mac palette for years, however I've always held back because of the price. When I first heard about the new pro palettes Mac released, I was very disappointed because I had my eye on the older versions for so long. They became unavailable and the new ones were the only version that I could buy. I waited a few months before finally buying one. The push that helped me finally buy one is the new prices! Which are permanent, according to my local Mac Pro store. 

 

This information I found on Nouveau Cheap a few days ago. Here are the new prices:

Pro palette large/duo: $8 originally $25

Pro palette large/single: $8 originally $18

Pro palette eyeshadow x2: $5 originally $9

Pro palette eyeshadow x4: $8 originally $15

Pro palette eyeshadow x15 (insert): $2 originally $9

Pro palette blush x6 (insert): $2 originally $9

I purchased the large/single palette with the 15 eyeshadow inserts. I love the look and appreciate the price decrease! I saved $17.

I also decided to pick up some eyeshadows to start filling my new palette. I bought Nylon and Handwritten which are two shades I've had my eye on for the past couple of months. I can't wait to wear them! The Mac Pro eyeshadow pans prices were decreased as well ($10 originally $12.50). I saved $5.

In total I saved: $22.
I would have paid $52 rather than the $30 I paid for these products.

Left to right: Nylon and Handwritten

 

I look forward to using my new eyeshadows and continuing to add eyeshadows to my brand new palette. I have 2 single Mac eyeshadows that I plan to depot and put in my palette.

 

Click here for my updated Mac palette.

 

 

What are some Mac shades that you would recommend?
 

XOXO

 

Collective Beauty Haul & Review - February, March, April, and May 2013

Hello!


This is going to be a collective haul and mini review of the items that I've bought the past few months. I will be breaking this into categories and giving my opinion on each item since I've been able to use these products.

Here is my beauty version:

 

Clockwise from the Top: Urban Decay All Lighter Setting Spray, MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb, MAC 219 Brush, MAC 210 Brush, MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea, MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment, MAC MSF Natural in Light Plus, and Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait.

                  

Left to Right: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, MAC MSF Natural in Light Plus, MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea, MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment, and MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb.

Left to Right: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, MAC MSF Natural in Light Plus, MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea, MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment, and MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb.



Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray ($29) - I've had my eye on this product for over a year and decided to purchase it finally when I had a 20% coupon for Ulta. I've put this product to the test since I've bought it and I was pleasantly surprised. I think that this is a good investment to extend the wear of your makeup. This definitely doesn't hold up if you work out with your makeup though. I've worn this to a wedding I was recently in and my makeup looked practically the same when I took it off at midnight compared to when I put it on twelve hours earlier. I haven't tested the claim of sixteen hour wear however since my makeup has never been on for that long.

Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait ($4 originally $8) - This is my second lip butter, however in a more natural color. I really like this product and the color is nice for everyday. I'm sure you've heard this before but it's a nice mix of a lipstick and a lip gloss - the color with the shine. This only wears a few hours on me before I need to reapply. I recommend buying these when they are on sale.

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Light Plus ($30) - This is another product that I've had my eyes on for over a year. I decided that once I ran out of my Mac Blot Powder, then I would purchase this in my shade. I enjoy this as a powder to set my liquid foundation as well as a powder foundation alone to even out my skin complexion.

MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb ($20.50 originally $30) - This was a product that I was interested in when it was first released, however it was a little out of my price range at the time. I found this at a local CCO. This is my first powder highlight and it is a beautiful color.

MAC Powder Blush in Pink Tea ($14.75 originally $20) - I passed this up when it was released in the Tres Cheek collection because I was already buying two blushes from that collection at the time. I found this at the CCO and thought that this would be a great neutral color to compliment any eye makeup look. This is a beautiful color to add a subtle flush to the cheeks.

MAC Extra Dimension Eye Shadow in Stolen Moment ($13.75 originally $19.50) - This is the first eye shadow that I've bought from MAC. I found this during the same trip to the CCO as the other products mentioned earlier. I think that this is a very versatile shade because I've used this on the entire lid and just in the crease with other colors. I've heard that this is similar to the shade Satin Taupe from Mac which is permanent if you can't find this specific shade at your local CCO.

Mac 219 Brush ($25) - I've wanted this brush for a while and I absolutely love it. I had to exchange it for another one after a few weeks of using it because the ferrule came loose even thought I never exposed it to water. I've deep cleaned the replacement, however, and I've had no problems. This is great for creating a cut crease as well as lining underneath the lash line without overdoing it.

Mac 210 Brush ($19) - Ever since I purchased the 211 brush I've never been truly happy with the way my blacktrack fluidline applied. I've since used the 211 for concealer application. This is the perfect brush for creating a thin line on the lashline and building it up. The handle of the brush is so tiny, I feel like I might break it!




The Container Store Clear Acrylic Cubes ($14.99 each) - I decided a few months ago that I wanted a new makeup storage. I've loved the look of the clear acrylic cubes to store makeup and decided to buy some when I visited a semi-local Container Store. I bought three and think that it is perfect for the amount of makeup that I have right now.

Sorry for the not so great picture quality. I forgot to photograph these the same day I photographed the rest of the products. It's been really rainy today.

 OPI Nail Polish in Tickle My France-y ($7) - I bought this nail polish on a whim a few months back, however I haven't used it yet. This is a neutral pink shade that will look great for a subtle color to your nails. I can't wait to try this. I will keep you updated!

 

This was another product that I had to take on a picture of on a rainy day.

That's all for my beauty haul & mini review. Check back for my jewelry & shoe version which will be up in the next couple of days!

 

 

XOXO

 

August 2012 Favorites

Here is a list of the things that I've been loving in the month of August and why I love them!

 

 

MAC Cut a Caper Lipstick ($14.50 now $15)

This lipstick came out with the Heavenly Creature collection, however it was a repromote. I've been loving this shade! When I first received it in the mail, I wasn't sure if I would like it since it looked ORANGE in the tube. I'm glad I kept this since I've been wearing it almost every day. Since it's a lustre, this is a nice everyday color for any occasion.


MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation ($30)
This is the first 'liquid' foundation that I've ever liked. I've used liquid many years ago, however it never truely looked good or stayed all day. I switched to mineral foundation for a few years and was 90% happy with the look and staying power. This foundation is more of a gel like consistency compared to other liquid foundations. I find that this stays all day if I set it with my MAC blot powder. I haven't tried it without the blot powder though since I tried applying it with a brush rather than my hands. This did not stay very long on my face when I applied it with my hands.


MAC 130 Short Duo Fibre Brush ($42)
I bought this brush after trying and failing to apply my new foundation with my hands. I was planning to get either the 109 or 188, however the MUA recommended this one if I want full coverage (which I do). So far this brush sheds very minimally.


Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Walking on Eggshells ($2.99)
I bought this eyeshadow trio at CVS a few months back, used it once or twice, and then forgot about it. I rediscovered it this month and I have been using it almost everyday. It's a nice look for back to school in my opinion since it's very neutral and natural looking.


Harry Potter
I've decided that while I'm on my summer break from school, I would rewatch all of the Harry Potter movies. Some of them I've seen more than once and some of them I haven't seen since they came out in movie theaters.


Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'
I absolutely love Taylor Swift and any song she writes. I've become obsessed with her new song after hearing a lip dub version on YouTube from NikkiPhillippi.



What have you been loving this month?
XOXO
 

September 2012 Shopping the Stash

I haven't done a shopping the stash blog post since my July 2012 one. Here are the makeup items that I plan to use during this month.
 

 

 

Eyes:

Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Walking on Eggshells

I've starting using this eyeshadow palette towards the end of August. This is a lovely neutral and natural looking eyeshadow look for back to school. I couldn't find this on the CVS or Target website, however it was on the Walgreens website. I bought this a few months back during a CVS sale.

 

 

Face:

MAC Powder Blush in Plum Foolery

This was the very first blush I bought from MAC. It's a lovely shade for fall and winter. It's a sheertone shimmer so it'll provide a new glow to the face.

 

N.Y.C. Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

I'm not a huge fan of bronzer however since my face is paler than my body I need to even it out. I cover my face up and use a lot of sunblock when I'm exposed to excessive sunlight.

 

 

Lips:

Revlon  Colorburst Lipstick in Mauve

This is a beautiful lipstick that I picked up at ULTA a few months back. I've used it on and off, however I think this would be a nice shade for the fall.

 

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Airy Fairy

I originally picked this up a year or two ago after hearing about it from The Style Diet on YouTube. This is a nice shade to use during the fall months.

 

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Rosepearl

I bought this (along with about seven more shades) during a CVS sale. This shade is lovely and will look great for fall.

 

 

If you haven't noticed, many of the products that I've listed are fall related and categorized under the plum family. I think that is a lovely color for fall (and into winter).

 

 

XOXO

 

July 2012 Shopping the Stash

Here are the products in my makeup collection that I plan to use this month! This is a great way to use some of your neglected items.

Face Products:

Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Medium Mauve

 

Eye Products:

L'oreal Eyeshadow Quad in Kerry's Bronzes

Almay Eyeshadow Intense I-Color Trio for Greens

 

Lip Products:

L'oreal Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss in Panther Pink

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Nude Attitude

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Dreamy

 

XOXO

June 2012 Empties

Hi everyone! Here is a list of my June empties. I've used up a lot more items than I used up last month. This time I just used pictures from the internet because I through out a few of these.

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm - This is a product that I can finally cross off my Project Pan list! Although this lip balm smells good and everyond raves about it, I don't like it! It actually makes my lips more chapped than they were before putting it on my lips.





Lip Smacker's in Strawberry - This is a product that I got from my grandma when I losted my Blister's chapstick. This smells really good, however it wasn't my favorite chapstick.







L'oreal Eye Makeup Remover - I've been through multiple bottles of this. I like it, however I don't love it. If I use too much it will iritate my eyes. I also go through a bottle of this really fast. This will last me about 2.5 weeks. If I wear a natural eye makeup look, I use about 3 cotton balls worth. If I wear a dramatic, night-time eye makeup look, I use about 6 cotton balls worth.





Noxzema Clean Moisture Deep Cleansing Cream - I've also been through multiple bottles of this. This is a product that I would recommend. It lathers really nicely and I think it cleans my face of all dirt and makeup residue. I also love that this has a pump.





Olay Total Effects Daily Cleansing Treatments - I got these wipes for free with my Ulta level 2 reward. There are 30 towelettes in a package and this lasted me a little over a month. I didn't use these every night because I don't wear makeup everyday. I used these like a makeup wipe, however I ran it under warm water first. I thought these were nice, however I didn't notice any of the special effects that it claims. I would rather try something else than repurchase.




Covergirl Eye Enhancers Trio in Cafe Au Lait - I've owned this eye shadow trio for many years and I'm glad to see it finished. This was always an ok eye shadow trio. I didn't think it was very pigmented and the lasting power wasn't the best. It was also very shimmery, which I don't really like. I think that there are other trio's out there, however the color combination was nice.




Covergirl Invisible Concealer in Fair - I did not like this concealer. I think it was the wrong shade and it caked on me. I would not recommend this or repurchase this.

What products have you used up this month?

XOXO