New Year Resolution

Hi everyone,


I know I've been rather absent and inconsistent in 2011 - my resolution for 2012 is to keep this blog updated with new products that I try & love or hate! So tonight I want to do a quick review slash rave for MAC Cosmetics Studio Sculpt SPF15 Foundation. I have been a very loyal user of Make Up For Ever's HD Foundation for about two years now but wanted to try another foundation with a different look and features. It is available from MAC's website (linked below) for $29.50.

MAC Studio Sculpt

Studio Sculpt is a gel-based foundation with medium+ coverage (I got about a medium coverage myself). MAC's website describes it as water-resistant and hydrating. I applied this foundation with a typical flat foundation brush and definitely had to spend a bit of time buffing it in, but the result was worth it. This foundation gives a very natural, dewey finish which I find great for my not-dry, not-oily skin. It really complements it! I did set it with MUFE HD finishing powder but would consider another MAC powder foundation to layer as well. I love the idea of this foundation because it's hydrating and good for the skin, plus I love anything I can wear all day.

I will keep this brief, but I'd recommend this as a foundation for normal to dry skins (may not be the best for oily type skin) for anyone looking for decent coverage without looking cakey or dry.

Below is a photo I snapped of me with the Studio Sculpt. I find it looks really natural.

Hope this makes you think about branching out!

xo,
K

Other products used:
MAC blush in Harmony
NARS blush in Super Orgasm
MAC Iridescent Powder/Loose in Silver Dusk
Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Ash Blonde/Taupe
MAC Pigment in Circa Plum (LE)
Bare Escentuals Eyeshadow in Queen Phyllis
MAC Opulash
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes liner in 0L
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Glam

Long-wear Lipstick for Fall

Hi everyone!

I'm back! And I have a lot to tell you about. Today, I want to review a product that I think is great for women who love to wear lipstick but hate reapplying every hour or so. My absolute favorite product is Make Up For Ever (MUFE) Rouge Artist Intense: Lipstick and MUFE Aqua Lip.

MUFE's Lipstick is highly pigmented, with about 50% more pigment than other lipsticks, and is very long-wearing. I wear it to teach and work and don't have to worry about fading for three or four hours at minimum! It comes in a variety of shades perfect for any season, and comes in three finishes, satin, matte and pearly. Personally, I think the satin is the nicest, as it gives a bit of sheen without looking cheap and sparkly. A swipe of MUFE's Lab Shine Lip Gloss over top can give it that extra oomph too. My favorite is shade D0 Diamond. MUFE's Aqua Lip is a great base for any lipstick, especially their own. Aqua Lip is a waterproof liner, but it goes on very smooth! It's formulated with Vitamin E and jojoba oil, so it's very creamy, but it never moves.

For fall, nudes, reds, and corals are necessities. Coral isn't the best on me, so I stick to reds and nudes. For my skin tone, I use MUFE Rouge Artist Intense in Moulin Rouge (red) and #23 (nude). The coordinating liners are #8C (red) and #1C (nude). These are both satin finishes. The lipstick retails for $19 and the liner $18. I highly recommend these to everyone, especially if you want a lipstick to put on and not worry about. My last red lipstick was a nightmare, feathering and fading within an hour - I had to constantly reapply or else look crazy. MUFE keeps me sane & lets me put my mind on other things.


Now for photos:

Make Up For Ever is sold exclusively at Sephora (online and in stores) in the USA, as far as I know. Luckily, they have free shipping for orders over $50.

So, try it and let me know what you think! I am very excited for a new MUFE smokey eye palette that's coming out - I will review it once I get it. Have a great day!

<3 Katherine