Product Haul: MAC Makeup – My Secret Love Affair

Anyone who knows me understands my love affair with MAC makeup products. To me, they are the best! It’s like candy to a baby or crack to a crackhead. I need my MAC fix!!!!!!!! When entering Macy’s I navigate straight to the MAC makeup counter. The girls all know me already at all MAC makeup counters in NJ. Yes, it’s that bad. I have put myself on a strict budget now and I’ve been good. A few weeks ago, I relapsed…

MAC Costa Riche eyeliner, MAC Stepping Out lipglass, MAC Angel cremestick lipstick, & a tester bottle MAC matchmaster foundation 4.0

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus, MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

MAC foundation & powder - out of box

MAC eye kohl, lipglass, lipstick, & foundation - out of box

This haul will hold me over for a little while. Lol. Anyhow let’s begin my review of MAC’s fabulous makeup products!

1. MAC Costa Riche Eye Kohl

This eyeliner is a rich dark brown color. It’s very creamy in consistency so it glides on easily.  It can line, define, and shade your eyes. I use it to line the top and bottom of my eyes. Sometimes, I wear it alone with just some mascara or I add a shimmery brown shadow on top of the liner. Adding the liner first makes the shimmery shadow look slightly darker and dramatic. This liner can also act as a brown shadow. Just apply on your top lid and blend up and out. Amazing!

2. MAC Angel  Lipstick

This product is probably MAC’s best-selling lipstick of all time. It was made famous by Kim Kardashian because this is the lipstick she wears most. Honestly, it’s a great lipstick. I would never buy something based on the opinion of a celebrity but having tried this lipstick I’m absolutely sold. It’s the perfect, soft pink color with a light shimmer. It goes great on olive or tan skin. I love that it’s super creamy and moisturizes my lips. This will definitely be my spring/summer go-to lipstick.

3. MAC Steppin Out Lipglass

I have worn MAC’s lipglass for years. The shine it gives to your lips could stop traffic. I always bought the Rags to Riches color, but I got a little frisky and went with Steppin Out. It’s very pink with lots of sparkle and pairs perfectly with the MAC Angel lipstick. This lipglass is thick, and somewhat sticky, in consistency – but in a good way. It holds all day long. I apply lip liner, MAC Angel lipstick, and seal the look with Steppin Out lipglass. A glamorous, soft pink shine that oozes sex appeal.

4. MAC Match Master Liquid Foundation

Ok, so for years I have used Makeup Forever Velvet Foundation, but it’s very expensive – $42.00 a bottle.  I will always love Makeup Forever’s foundation and may go back to them one day. On this particular day though,  I wanted to try something new. The girl at the MAC counter suggested this NEW foundation. I loved the price – only $27.00!!! Also, how could I refuse a FREE sample bottle? (Go to any MAC counter & ask for a free sample bottle of foundation). This foundation was good. It goes on smooth and adds light to medium coverage. Supposedly, it has a technology that uses translucent pigments to get a personalized finish influenced by your skin’s undertones. However, in my experience this wasn’t the case…1) The girl at the counter failed to match my skin color correctly,  2) I’m not so sure this groundbreaking technology works (or exists).  Average product but I’m not in love with it, sorry MAC.

5. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

I have fallen deeply in love with this foundation!!! I’ve officially switched to this product. It is only $27.00, a whopping $15.00 cheaper than Makeup Forever’s Velvet Foundation! It provides medium to heavy coverage so I only apply a small amount. That way the bottle will last much longer. I have tan skin so I chose the NW40 color. This foundation goes on smooth, gives you a flawless finish, and lasts all day long. I have several tiny beauty marks on my face and with just a small amount it makes them invisible! While it is a heavier coverage it is not “cakey.” Very impressed. Love, love, love this foundation.

6. MAC STudio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

Before I discovered this little gem, I was using Makeup Forever’s Loose Powder. Although Makeup Forever’s powder is amazing, MAC’s powder is just a little more amazing in my opinion. It’s also cheaper – $27.00!! I think MAC has stolen me from Makeup Forever’s products FOREVER!!! This product eliminates unwanted shine and gives you a polished look.  Ever since I started using this powder combined with MAC’s Studio Fix Foundation I’ve received numerous compliments about my skin. Recently, I was told my skin looked “picture perfect” and “flawless.” I feel like a movie star with this product. After I apply my MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, I apply the Studio Fix Powder with a large brush all over my face. BELLA! BELLA!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my Product Haul as much as I did!!! Please feel free to ask me any questions you have regarding the products above. I will definitely give you my honest opinion. I’m a self-proclaimed “product whore” as I’ve tried almost every one on the market. Although, I’ve always had a loyalty to MAC…I just can’t shake this secret love affair I have with MAC makeup…I’m convinced it’s true love.

 

Keep a look out for my next Product Haul!!! I sometimes cheat on MAC with Clinique (gasps). I know, it’s my dirty little secret. I’ll share details with you next time. =)

To purchase the products above go to http://www.maccosmetics.com