I went from an easy, hurried, low-maintenance facial cleaning ritual to trying out the Asian 10 step skincare routine. Being raised in New York City has damaged and polluted my skin; I'm now repairing and focusing on anti-aging.
I want to buy and use products from a broad number of brands, I didn't just want to stick with one brand, I shopped around and compared all. I will try to write reviews each month, one which will be a list my skincare routine products, sharing my experiences on each product.
Showing posts with label MAC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MAC. Show all posts
Sunday, October 25, 2020
MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation in NW15
I was surprised how full coverage this product had. It's a mousse texture so you can apply it buy fingers or a brush. I like to use a brush to smooth it out to make it more natural. It has a dewy satin finish and looks healthy. Great for more mature skin.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation 120 ml in N2
I get why everyone raves about MAC products. I do love their lip gloss, blush and fix+, but I do not like this Face and Body foundation. I decided to use this during the summer time because it is hot and humid and this liquid texture, which is light coverage, is nice to work with. It dries down fast so you have to work fast. But it sinks and racks into fine lines after 5 hours. Every time I remove my surgical mask at the end of my shift, I see it--errrr. Maybe because of covid, we have to wear face mask so maybe this product works better when exposed to the air instead of underneath a face mask. I do like the finish when I apply it, just overall, mixed feelings. Who knows, maybe it works better on the body on exposed skin.
Saturday, July 25, 2020
MAC Pony Park matte lipstick in Love is Blind

I like this berry color, it dries down matte.
Great for transition from late summer to early autumn.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
MAC Lunar New Year 2020 in Magically Lightly

This is a gentle clear shimmer coral pink gloss. Love the limited packaging.
My favorite lip gloss to used during this summer. It's beautiful and the perfect amount of shine.
Monday, December 30, 2019
Mac prolongwear paint pot vintage selection

I don't reach for eye primers much for my eye shadows but this was recommended by youtube Tati and I use it once in a while if I want my eye shadow to last longer. It's full coverage, very thick and has many colors, but I prefer to use the color that is similar to my eyelids.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
MAC – Big Brow Pencil 03COQUETTE
I love this product! This is my holy grail for 2019 for brows. It is thick enough for me to swipe once twice on my eye brow and I'm good to go. This is a shade lighter for my Asian brows but it is workable.


Saturday, October 7, 2017
MAC Lightful 2-in-1 with Radiance Booster Tinted Serum
MAC Lightful 2-in-1 with Radiance Booster Tinted Serum
The skincare serum is a bit thick for the summer but the foundation serum is perfect for the summer if you want light coverage.
It's best to use the serum for overnight. This product also helps eliminates dark spots and pigmentation.
It's best to use the serum for overnight. This product also helps eliminates dark spots and pigmentation.
Overall, it's a light coverage tint and looks natural.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
BoxyCharm September 2017 review
BoxyCharm September 2017
Boxy Baddie
This is my first Boxycharm and I loved it!
- PUR Cosmetics Soiree Diaries Eyeshadow Palette - I have worn this everyday to work since I've got it. I love the shimmer colors. The pigmentation is amazing.
- MAC Cosmetics Eyebrow Pencil - With this product that I've got, I started to do my eyebrows and everyone has complimented me since.
- Studio Makeup Luminous Loose Blush - I thought that I wouldn't like this, but the color is so beautiful on my light skin.
- bareMinerals Perfecting Face Foundation Brush - I don't mind it but I rarely use foundation brushes because I love cushion foundations so much. But it's OK to not like 1 out of 6 products.
- Briogeo Don't Despair Repair Hair Mask - I love this hair conditioner, I've used it before from a deluxe sample from Sephora but was too scared to buy the full sized product because of the price.
- ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip - this would be my first colourPop product and my first satin lip product. I've never been able to buy my first colourpop item because I never felt the need, but now I can try it and see if the products are right for me.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
General Haul #33 - MAC Cosmetics Sample Sale in NYC!
So I stood in this monstrous line at 1:30pm (doors didn't open until 2pm) first ever M.A.C cosmetics sample sale in NYC event and waited outside for 3 hours. Yes, it was hot and sunny. Not much shaded areas.

Bags were checked inside the 4th floor showroom. Walked around, looked for 5 minutes and went to stay in checkout line for 20 minutes.

So the line for the products go from lips to nail polish to eye shadow to powder, highlighter, contour and then face. I just came for the foundation (which wasn't any). I went to "face" portion first and the only thing available on the first day was the Lightful C 2-in-1 Tint and Serum Radiance Booster (in all 5 shades) for $24-I got 2 bottles.
I was looking for the limited editions of Chris Chang or Guo Pei products - none of these!
Only one type of brush - eye shadow brush ($10).
I got two nail polishes - $4.80 each.
I got two lippies - $7 and $8 each.
I didn't get the lip crayons cause I never tried them.
For 60% off I was disappointed but I wasn't overjoyed either.
Let me know if there are other things on the other days in the comments below!
Enjoy shopping!
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