MAC MatchMaster SPF 15 Foundation

I know I'm late on this review but i just got my hands on it so i thought i would still put it up. Sorry if it's a long post but I really want to get in depth to make sure i gave a good review and covered all the details since people are usually hesitant in trying a new foundation.

So This is MAC's latest foundation that is suppose to have a shade for every skintone. It's suppose to work with your skintone to find your perfect match and make it look natural.

What MAC says:
"New Foundation technology using translucent pigments to enable a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin's undertone. Moisturizing demi-matte finish. Medium buildable coverage. Line-reducing soft-focus powders.
New Foundation technology using translucent pigments to enable a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin's undertone"

This Foundation is meant for a wide variety of skintones and it doesn't have yellow or pink undertones like their regular studio fix fluid line. This Foundation is more neutral toned so it works for everyone. The translucent pigments in it are suppose to work with you skintone to create your perfect match.

Coverage:
This Foundation is light to medium coverage but it is buildable. The foundation is made to be a sheer coverage so you can still see your skin. I would say that it is medium coverage and i do have to use more than one pump if i want full coverage but if you do that then it might defeat its purpose of a "natural" look. What i like about this foundation is that its light on my skin but if you apply a lot then it does feel heavier and cakey. The shade that i got (5.0) is a bit more dark and it has more of a red tint than my normal go-to foundation, so it did scare me a little bit after i applied it but when i blended it out and waited a few minutes i did notice that in the end, it did blend in with my natural skintone and although it did end up looking a bit darker than my skin, i didn't mind because it matches with my body since my face is typically lighter than the rest of my body. Another thing is that it didn't cover up all my flaws but it was easily fixed with concealer. Depending on how much foundation you use, it could look unnatural but i don't think its a huge problem because its nearly impossible to find a foundation that actually looks like 100% skin (impossible!)

Performance:
Since this foundation has a demi-matte finish i would think its better on oily skin. I have combination skin and i have to say that this foundation kept my oily skin at bay and it kept it away, which is great! so with that said you don't need to powder this foundation which makes it even better. Now the bad part is that because it is somewhat matte, it did cling on to my dry skin and it enhanced the dry patches i have around my nose which is a thumbs down. So i make sure that before i apply this foundation, I moisture the dry areas really well so that they're not visible afterwards. I would say that this foundation might work best with people with oily/combination/normal skin and if you have dry skin then there's way to work with it but if your skin it extremely dry then i would skip this foundation. I do get 8 hours of wear with this foundation and more if i powder. It's really not necessary to powder but i do use translucent powder to make it a bit lighter. Even with the powder it doesn't feel any heavier unless you put on a lot.

Shade 5.0

Shades:
1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0

Foundation Guide:

1.0- N18, NC15
1.5- NW15, NW18
2.0- NC20, NC25, NW20
3.0- NW22, NW25, NC30
4.0- NW30, NC35, NC37
5.0- NC40, NC41, NC42
6.0- NW33, NW35, NC43.5, NC44, NC44.5
7.0- NW40, NW43, NC45
7.5- NC50, NC55
8.0- NW44, NW45
8.5- NW46, NW47
9.0- NW48, NW50
9.5- NW50, NW55
10.0- NW58, NW60, W60

*Since a lot of skintones can match one matchmaster foundation,then that means you can match more than one matchmaster foundation, so you want to go personally check and try it out before buying it.

Packaging/size:
It contains 1.18 fl oz and it comes in a clear glass bottle with a pump which is great! because a pump makes it much easier to get foundation and i love it. Also the foundation pump can twist to lock and unlock when ever you want to use it and when your done using it which is neat.



Where to buy: MAC Website

Price: $32.50

Pros:
- its lightweight
- it blends in with your skintone
- its great against oily skin
- No need to powder
- Natural looking
- a lot of skintones can fit one matchmaster foundation or more
- lasts 8 hours
- it has SPF 15


Cons:
- It clings onto and enhances dry skin
- not full coverage
- if applied too much it will look unnatural
- you need a good amount of foundation to cover up your flaws


I hope this review was helpful and again i apologize for the super long post but i hope you enjoyed and maybe you will try this foundation in the future

Great Makeup App!

So i found this App for my iPhone that lets you create many makeup looks on a face chart. The cool thing about it is that you get to choose makeup from MAC and Makeup Forever, they have all their shades in lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, and foundation.
you can let your imagination run wild and create many looks. At first i did find it hard to use and it kinda is until you get used to it so don't give up and keep trying. i love it because i can create many looks that i can later re-create on my face. Experimenting on this app definitely gives me ideas and i get to go all out and be super creative which i love! This app is free but they do offer the glamzy pro for $2.99 that offers more advantages.

Ive done so many makeup looks its crazy but if i show all of them it would be a long post so here's just a few that i created.
I really took my time on these and to be honest my finger hurt after doing them lol cause i was on it all day..that's how addicting it is so hopefully you enjoy it as much as i do

you can get this App on the ipod touch, ipad, and android as well as other phones so to check it out go to

Glamzy.com

if you do download it then i hope you have fun cause theres tons of makeup possibilities!

How to make Lip color Last longer

Some people might already know how to make their lip color last because it is fairly easy but some people might still need the tips. I remember when i first applied lipstick i was very young and my lipstick wasn't defined and it would smear and feather and so after that i stuck to lipgloss but now i love lipstick!

Step 1: Prep & Prime
To prepare your lips for lip color you want to exfoliate your lips to remove any unwanted dry skin/flakes, that way your lipstick will have a silky surface to apply smoothly and you won't be able to see any fine lines or any dryness.  To exfoliate you can use a wet washcloth and gently rub your lips, you can use a slightly wet toothbrush and gently rub them in a circular motion or you can use a lip scrub(optional). Exfoliating your lips is not always necessary because some people might not have dry/chapped lips, if your lips are somewhat dry but they're not too bad then you can just apply a lip balm/chapstick. (Exfoliating and moisturizing is really important when using a Matte finish Lipstick)  My usual way to prime my lips is just applying my chapstick but some people prefer an actual primer that prevents smudging, makes lip colors last and makes fine lines disappear from your lips kinda like an eyeshadow primer. But i don't think it's a must but if you want to spend the extra bucks then go right ahead. Also some people prefer to apply a thin coat of foundation,concealer,or powder to their lips to neutralize their natural lip color so it doesn't interfere with the lipstick color and it will remain true to color when applied. Doing this will also help the lipstick to last.

MAC has a great product called Lip Erase that "erases"  your natural lip color
You can view this item by clicking HERE 



Step 2: Line your Lips 
After prepping your lips you'll want to line your lips with a nude lipliner that's close to your lipcolor to prevent feathering. you can also wear whatever shade of lipliner you want according to your lipstick shade,but a nude lipliner works great for any shade of lipstick. To help your lipstick last longer it's best to fill in your entire lips with your lipliner which will also prevent smudging.

Step 3: Applying your lip color 
Most people will apply lipstick straight from the tube which is fine but it's better to apply with a lip brush which will give you more precision. It will take a bit longer but it will guarantee precise lip color that doesn't go out of your natural lipline  Make sure you cover the entire lips and make sure you get the color in the corners.

Step 4: Lip Gloss
This step is optional but most people apply a gloss on top of their lipcolor. you can apply a clear gloss or a colored gloss that compliments your lip color. It's best to apply a bit of gloss in the center of your lips to make them look fuller or you can apply gloss on your entire lips..its a personal preference.

P.S- you can prep your lips and apply your lip color however you like because I'm pretty sure a lot of you guys have your own techniques..These are just a few tips that work for me.

Well thanks for reading!

Wet n Wild: Swatches & Review (Long Post)

I know its been a while since i said i would post this but since my first haul i bought more wet n wild products and i wanted to post all of them in one post so I'm sorry i took a while but here it is =) Enjoy!

Color Icon Eyeshadow Palettes

 Wet n Wild has four of these palettes and i have all four but i didn't post the vanity palette(one of my favorite ones) because my son was playing with it and one color complete broke off and it doesn't look pretty so i didn't want to post it since i didn't have all the colors. Anyways the price ranges from $3-$5. 

So This Palette Is Called the Lust palette and it's probably one of my favorite because i love purples and the eye shadows are so pigmented and they apply smoothly.

1st Row: matte
1st color: is a pale baby pink that i always use a lid color
2nd color: is a bright medium pinky purple that reminds me of the matte version of MAC's Nocturnelle. i use this in my crease
3rd color: it's a very deep purple that almost looks black if applied too much but a very nice color to darken the outer crease.
2nd Row: Sheer
1st color: is an ivory color with a slight sheen and small silver glitter/sparkles that i always use as the highlighter.
2nd color: a deep semi metallic gray color that reminds me of MAC's knight Divine
3rd color: this looks the same as the 3rd color in the first row but this one has small pink glitter/sparkles.

The Lust palette is a must have and will compliment any skin tone and any eye color especially green eyes.

This palette is the pride palette and i think it's the most pigmented and brightest colors out of all of them and it applies smoothly as well and it is a bit hard to blend but it doesn't bother me. i like all the colors in this palette.

1st Row: Matte
1st color: a matte white that i use as a lid/highlight color.
2nd color: a matte sea foam green that kinda reminds me of a minty color but a bit deeper. i use this as a lid/crease color.
3rd color: a matte navy blue color that i use to deepen up my outer crease
2nd Row: Sheer
1st color: a sheer white color that i often use as a highlight or used in the inner corner of my eye.
2nd color: a light and shimmery version of the sea foam green in the 1st row.
3rd color: a dark sheer blue that reminds me of MAC's Deep Truth

The Pride palette is nice to have but not a must have because it's very bright and some people are more into neutrals.

This palette is called the greed palette and this palette is my least favorite but i don't hate it. It applies kinda chalky so you'll need a good primer and brush. This palette is more on the neutral side.

1st row: Matte
1st color: a matte soft light beige that reminds me of MAC's brule. i use this as a lid/highlight color.
2nd color: a matte peach that reminds me of MAC's Samoa silk. i apply this as a lid/crease color.
3rd color; a matte black like MAC's Carbon. used to deepen the outer crease.
2nd Row: 
1st color: a light sheer gray with a gold sheen/undertone. this is a nice highlight/lid color
2nd color: a light sheer peach with a gold sheen/undertone. good for highlight/lid
3rd color: a soft black with lots of shimmer and silver sparkles like MAC's black tied. good to deepen the outer crease
 
The greed palette i actually do like, reason why it's my least favorite is because the colors are neutral and some are not so pigmented and are very sheer. but overall it's a nice to have palette especially for the price.

Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio Palette

Wet & wild has i believe 12 different trio palettes and a lot of them didn't catch my attention so i only bought three to test out. These palettes are not as pigmented as the original 6 eyeshadow color icon palette. The palettes range from $2-$4 depending on where you get them.

This palette is called I'm getting sunburned and it's very pigmented and the color payoff is great. A Must have
1st color: is a very  light pink color that is very sheer and it hardly shows up but you could build it up and if applied under a white base it does stand out. i use it to highlight but not on the brow bone. on the crease or inner corner
2nd color: a very pigmented dark chocolate brown with gold glitter/sparkles used as a crease color
3rd color: a very pigmented gold/bronze shimmery/metallic lid color.

This palette caught my attention because green and purple have always been my favorite colors. the pigmentation is not so great and it can be slightly chalky.
1st color:  a really soft pastel green that has a slight sheen.

2nd color: this color is a dark medium purple with a slight sheen

3rd color: this is a forest green with a slight sheen


This palette is ok but you can skip it. 

This palette has very neutral colors that is perfect for those who want an almost natural look. This is nice to have but skip if u want a lot of color payoff.
 1st color: a light beige with a sheen. this is a highlight color.
2nd color: a very soft light brown with a sheen that nice to add a bit of natural depth to the crease.
3rd color: This is a sheer light rosy pink that gives the lid a nice natural glow.    
I usually use this palette when i want to do a pin-up look or i want to wear a bright lip because it's very natural looking.

Color Icon Single Eyeshadow
There are 7 shades in single eyeshadows and they are just as pigmented as the palettes and they range from $1-$3 with tax 

The first light color is a matte called brulee and it actually looks a lot like MAC's brule. I noticed that this color is in a few of the color icon palettes so if you have the palettes then you don't really need to buy the individual version unless you run out then you don't have to buy the full palette for this color you can just buy this. i reach out for this color often because it's great for a highlight or for the lid when I'm doing neutrals. and this color is really pigment and applies very smoothly better than MAC's brule (sorry mac)

so the second color is a light sheer taupe color called Nutty and its not a whole lot of color since it's a neutral but it's perfect for any makeup look. I've used it for neutral and smokey looks and it even tones down a bright look. It does apply sheer and a bit chalky but it's a unique color since i don't have anything like this. i don't reach for it often and it's not a favorite but for the price it's worth it and it's a nice color to have.

Wet n Wild and NYC eyeliner

Left swatch: wet&wild creme eyeliner  Right swatch: NYC liquid eyeliner

When i was looking at the wet 7 wild makeup i saw this cream eyeliner and i don't need one but i bought since it was the last one and it was like $2.99 awesome right. I also bought a liquid eyeliner and i know its NYC but i wanted to include it since it was bought the same day.

So the creme eyeliner is waterproof which is an A+ since my eyes are watery 24/7 and it actually applies smoothly and it does last and didn't smudge. I will say though that it wasn't like an intense/jet black but when you apply it you can't tell. As far as waterproof it is long wearing and it did its job and i was surprised because it was hard to remove. For the price and size it's a good eyeliner so i do recommend it. oh and as far as the brush included..don't use it, it doesn't apply it good(it applies streaky) and it's kinda thick. but with your own brush it applies great.

Now the liquid eyeliner is great as well, it's really black it lasts and my favorite part is the brush applicator. i really love a thin brush applicator because i can control how thick or thin i want my eyeliner. Some people might not like it because it can be hard to apply if your not used to it.   (you need a steady hand to apply this) my sister likes the shorter more sturdy brush like the elf's liquid eyeliner. i like a precise eyeliner so this liquid eyeliner is great and it was like $3 so even better!

Wet n Wild Color Icon Blusher

The blush is in heather silk and i wanted to get the wine blush and the berry one but they only had this one which i still like. It applies smoothly and it's very pigmented like the color icon eyeshadows. I really like it but you do have to have a light hand or you will apply too much since it is quite pigmented. If I applied too much it looks overdone because this color can be quite bright on my medium tan skin tone so i think it would look much better if your fair to medium skin tone. I'm more on the darker side. Overall i do like the blush and i will definitely buy the other more deeper shades that will probably compliment my skin tone better.

Wet n Wild Lipsticks
So spring is here and i have tons of nude lipsticks and i thought it was about time to rock the bright lips.
so i bought the brightest lipsticks i saw and i love them! 

So i had been looking for a fuchsia lipstick for a while but i was kinda skeptical about this one because of the blue pearl. (i don't like blue based lipsticks) but this one is lovely and it is quite bright. you can definitely see the blue sheen in the pics but on the lips it looks amazing. it has a nice pearly finish and it applies smoothly. The only thing that i dislike is that i have to keep applying it over my lips like 4 times to get the true color. it's not as opaque as it looks but it is buildable so problem fixed! definitely recommend it. but I'm still trying to get comfortable enough to wear this outside my house lol and i am I'm just waiting on the right outfit for it lol. oh and the price was 75 cents shocking huh lol

This lipstick is a hot pink shade and it has a matte finish. It has a nice color payoff and it is pigmented but you also have to build it up just not as much as the fuchsia one. it is quite bright but i really like it because it's matte and that's my favorite kind of finish. I do have some cons..it is drying on your lips and it applies harshly and it tugs on your lips when applied so i highly recommend you exfoliate then apply lip balm/chapstick prior to application. other than that i really like the color so I'm going to go pick up some more shades. the price was like $2.30 something

P.S- on the bottom left corner i wanted to include a pic to show you how much product it has and it's actually quite a lot

You can purchase all these products at any drugstore such as walmart, rite-aid, walgreens. I bought mine at walmart and some at Winco which are even cheaper than at walmart.

To check out the products click on the link below
Wet n Wild Website 

Mini Haul: Wet n Wild

What i bought:
1.Wet n Wild color icon palette in 246 Greed
2.Wet n Wild color icon palette in 249 Vanity
3.St. Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub
4.Wet n Wild SilkFinish Lipstick in 521A Fuchsia with Blue Pearl
5.Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color in 905D Smokin' Hot Pink



I went out to buy the remaining wet n wild color icon eyeshadow palettes but i was only able to get greed and i bought the vanity palette for my sister because she didn't believe me when i told her the palettes were amazing. Vanity was the 1st one i tried and then i bought lust and i completely love them but im sad that i can't find pride, i guess im really late lol

Lately ive been into bright lips since it's spring and i wanted to try out a fuchsia lipstick but i didn't want to spend a lot on one because i didn't know how i would like it so i bought a wet n wild one because it was super cheap (less than $1) and i also bought a hot pink one because my boyfriend thought it looked better than the fuchsia one so i just got both.

As i was leaving i saw the st. ives apricot scrub which ive used before and i loved it but what caught my eye is that is was in a tub? maybe the formula is different now. so i bought it to try it out since i need a scrub.
(i will do a review but not soon first i have to try it out for at least two weeks to see the results)

P.S-I know i said i would put up a review and swatches of the last Wet n Wild products i bought and im sorry ive been lagging it but it will soon be up. Should i combine these Wet n Wild products in the same review post? or a different one? hmm idk what do u think?

E.L.F Haul & Review

I ordered some ELF products online when they were having free shipping and i recieved them a few days ago. They came in a big yellow envelope packaged in an ELF bag like this. I thought it was pretty cool. I still keep them in that bag because i don't want to throw it away i like how it looks. The shipping took like a week but it felt like forever. I didn't want to get a lot of products because i can get most of them at my local Target and Kmart. I only wanted to get the HD powder and the face primer that are ALWAYS OUT OF STOCK. To my luck they went back in stock that same day i purchased them. Ive heard great things about all 3 so im glad i bought them.

I Bought:
1. Flat Top Powder Brush $3
2. High Definition Powder $6  3.5 oz
3. Mineral Face Primer $6

Free Gift from ELF:
Brightening Eyeshadow in Butternut $1

You can purchase all these products at
www.eyeslipsface.com

This Flat Top Brush works really great for the price. It's really soft and blends powders and liquids Nicely. Using for foundation will buff in the product to give you a nice flawless finish. It's somewhat dense but not as dense as other flat top brushes. I haven't tried it with my HD powder and i wouldn't really recommend it because you need a lightweight brush that is not dense because you only want to apply a small amount of the HD powder. But overall it's a great brush to add to your makeup collection because it works great and it's cheap for $3!

 

HD Powder:
"create a "soft focus" effect to the skin. Masks fine lines and imperfections for a radiant complexion. The incredibly soft and invisible powder is great for on-screen and everyday wear."

Mineral Face Primer:
"Transform your face into a flawless and smooth canvas with the Mineral Infused Face Primer. Developed to combat against excess oil, flaky dryness, enlarged pores and fine lines. This clear multipurpose skin primer will prepare your skin so makeup goes on evenly for a long lasting satin finish."

This HD powder is so soft it feels like silk when you rub it with your fingers. It leaves my skin feeling soft and it actually completes my makeup look. It makes my makeup look flawless. It doesn't clog my pores.
but you do have to apply a small amount. people have complained that it leaves them with a white mask on their face and that has also happened to me but that was because i applied to much. It's so lightweight that it feels like you didn't apply enough but trust me you'll notice if you applied to much. unless your light but im a medium tan color so you can tell. Definately worth it for $6



When i first saw the primer i thought it was a lotion since in the clear container it looks white. but surprisingly its a serum. Im not a big fan of serum primers but this is one goes on really smoothly and doesn't leave your skin feeling too moisturized or greasy. This primer makes my foundation apply smoothly and it makes my foundation last a long time.
i like how it has a pump because one pump is enough to cover your whole face without feeling like you put on too much. some people have said that they have problems with the pump but so far i haven't. i love this product and will definately repurchase it.

This is an eyeshadow i got for free. and i haven't tried this one but i have tried other ones and i really like it.
this is the only neutral quad i have from them and im glad i got this one cause the colors are beautiful.
I can't wait to use. sorry i have no swatches
but i still wanted to show you the colors.
the brightening eye colors are all $1 each

To check out all these products Click on the website below
ELF Website

Hard Candy Undercover Agent Concealer

I bought this about a week ago at walmart(i think it's only available at walmart). I wanted to buy the glamoflauge concealer because ive heard great things about it but it wasn't available in my shade. So i just picked up this one. Im sorry i don't show the packaging it came in, i was so excited to try it i opened it and threw it away.

I love everything from Hard Candy cosmetics so i had high expectations for this.
so onto the review
This an undereye brightener and concealer duo. It comes in three shades light, medium, and tan. It reatails for about $7.
in the black tube it contains a lotion/cream that is suppose to brighten up your undereye area, reduces dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, and if you screw the clear cap off it contains the concealer.

CONCEALER: I am not a big fan of the concealer at all. The formula is not creamy and if applied directly under your eyes it tugs on your skin a lot which is a bad thing and it extremely dried out the area which only accentuated my lines =(. It's best if you apply it to your finger and then blend it. I got the medium shade which is too pink for me because i have yellow undertones so it doesn't match good. i used it to cover blemishes which works better than undereye circles. the bad part is that it is light to medium coverage so if you have heavy areas to conceal this isnt the product for it.
Black Tube: The cream inside is very lightweight and thin. It feels a little bit watery. you only need a small amount and it's not so moisturizing. but it does brighten and take some of the puffiness away but i didn't see my fine lines go away. It doesnt make a huge difference though.

Upcoming Review: Wet & Wild

I bought these on separate days and two different stores. but i still want to review it together since it is wet & wild cosmetics. Only one product is not it is NYC but i still decided to include it since it was bought the same day. later on i will be posting swatches and a full review.

I Bought:
Wet & Wild Color icon single eyeshadow in Brulee and Nutty
Wet & wild Color icon Eyeshadow Trio in walking on eggshells, i'm getting sunburned, and cool as a cucumber
Wet & Wild Eyeshadow palette in Lust
Wet & Wild Mega eyes creme eyeliner in black
and last NYC Liquid eyeliner in black

Urban Decay Primer Potion VS Too Faced Shadow Insurance

People have been going back and forth on which is better.
I have both primers, so I want to share my opinion. The Urban Decay Primer Potion is the primer that EVERYONE has, Im sure you've heard of it more than The shadow insurance. Honestly in my opinion they both work great and they do a great job sooo which one should you buy? In the end I recommend Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Why? because if u really think about it, you'll get more product off of it than the primer potion. Ive seen plenty youtube videos on how to open your urban decay primer potion to get the rest of the product that u cant get with the wand. why go through that?..with the shadow insurance it's a plastic tube in which you can get the last bit of product in it and it's cheaper!
Great huh? Im sure there's people who will disagree with me but to me Too Faced Shadow Insurance wins! hey You'll get your moneys worth