M.A.C Cosmetics | New Additions to the Kit

Hey Guys, 

So, I bought some new foundation and under-eye concealers from M.A.C Cosmetics for my kit a few weeks ago but wanted to trial and test them before I decided to blog about them. Now then,  I do realise that I am only about a zillion years late to clamber onto the Face and Body Foundation bus, seriously, have I had my head in a hole for the entirety of my make-up career? So a huge apology to those who are sick of reading beauty posts on this product, however, if like me you are a stranger to this liquid magic then go ahead and enjoy this little post.

I went into the store in Liverpool, where I am a regular these days, and asked one of the make-up artists to grab me some disposable wands. Now bless her heart, there were no packets in stock so she did a scout around the store and cheekily put together a collection of lots of different in-store disposable wands for me to take. This little stroke of kindness made me trust this girl, so I decided to ask her opinion on what products were, in her opinion, essential for a make-up artist. 

She went straight to the Face and Body foundation (durrr) and dismissed my ignorance for having no idea about this product. Before continuing to tell me about this foundation, she then told me she recognised me from school, and then it hit me, her older sister was in fact in my year and at that moment I remembered the friendly face. Small world! So Charlotte Perry take a bow and thank you for your help. 

The dewy, water based, water resistant foundation I could see had a very similar consistency to that of my Jemma Kidd foundation which I was in fear of running out of ( Light As Air Foundation has sold out in a few colours and I am now on the waiting list). Charlotte explained that as well as being light on the skin it had a really good coverage and was perfect for the type of shoots I work on. Heavy foundations are no use in Mallorca, they would just melt off in the heat. 

Impressed, I then also asked her what under eye concealer she would recommend. I am always trying out new under eye concealers as I like to have a variety in my kit. The eye area is a fickle place on the face and one product may not necessarily be right for all. 

M.A.C Cosmetics Prep & Prime Highlighter, not titled as an under eye concealer, but Sophie promised the highlighting properties were great for disguising blue undertones and dark circles. The shades available reminded me of the By Terry Colour Correcting primers, by where flesh tones are not available but more the undertone needed in which to counter act the colour underneath. I bought them, tried them, so what was my verdict?

At first I did not like the foundation, I felt like I was cheating on Jemma Kidd, but as I got used to the consistency and buffed it into my models skin I realised just how fabulous this product really is and why so many of you love it too. It claims to be long lasting, and it really is. When I first tried it out on a recent shoot, touch ups were not needed to the base, only a little bit of powder and lip gloss was reapplied throughout the day. The Prep & Prime Highlighters are no Touche Eclat, however they really are a great alternative to your usual under eye concealer, they are really lightweight and blend into the skin perfectly. No complaints 🙂

Until next time.