MAC Pro Longwear Lipstain marker

As soon as I saw the promo images, I knew I had to have a lipstain marker from the Art Supplies collection. One of my first darker lip colours was a lipstain from the Body Shop (a berry colour I believe) and I loved it’s long lasting abilities.

Although I swatched a few, I found the colour variation really disappointing. Initially I had Stylesetter in my hand(a pretty bright baby pink) I ended up getting Full of Flare on recommendation of the MUA.

Although this looks rather dark with the flash, it’s actually a great coral red. I love the thick nib of the pen(think permanent marker size) and it gives great precision when applying.

The formula dries onto the lips, which is how it lasts so long, so it works well under other colours. I have found a perfect partnership with my beloved MAC Viva Glam Cyndi

Have you got any of the lipstains? What are your thoughts?

Product Rave

Maybelline Pure Foundation Mineral

This was given in our gift bags at the Maybelline event and I think it’s been my fav product. I’ve just bought it for the 3rd time and it’s everything I want in a foundation.

It comes with it’s own little kabuki brush

which is surprisingly good quality for a free brush. It buffs the foundation on nicely but I prefer to use my Sephora bronzer brush as it covers a bigger surface area.

To apply the foundation, you shake out some powder, swirl your brush into it and buff away. I love high coverage foundations and this just exceeds anything I have ever used. It covers so beautifully, but my skin still looks natural. It’s actually been described by someone as looking like velvet. It stays put all day, as it’s a powder and I don’t find all my belongings covered in foundation.

I used Rose Ivory which is the lightest shade.