Recently I went to MAC with the intention of purchasing this foundation if, after trying it, I liked it. The MUA was one step ahead of me and suggested I take a sample home to really get a feel for it.
I was pretty happy about this as normally I feel a little intimidated when I go to MAC - it's just so busy and you literally have to fight past all these glamazons to swatch a lippie. Hence why I normally don't bother! I was on a mission this day though and the lovely girl handed me the shade NC25 after I said that my skin was quite light and that most colours I choose ended up being too dark and orangey. It was a guess by her rather than a colour match but I think the shade is pretty decent - a little light if anything.
So off I went and tried it the very next day. I'm not going to lie the coverage of this made my skin look heavenly. Smooth and flawless. It's very buildable so I was able to hide blemishes (except dark circles).
Here are some pic's of me using the foundation (and just to clarify - I was not driving when taking the pic - I was sat on my drive about to set off and checking my makeup! hehe)
Intense stare times...
I know that my makeup is pretty basic on the car pic but this was just to show how matte and flawless my skin looks.
What I did find though was that in certain artificial lights it can look a bit heavy. Also, it started making my skin dryer and I noticed flaky patches appearing. This is a real shame because apart from that this foundation is perfect. Wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and resolved it?
I think given that it's £19 (one of the less expensive brands in selfridges) I will purchase this, but I'd restrict the use to nights out so as not to ruin my skin in these winter months.
One thing is for sure though I would definitely recommend it and can definitely see why it is so popular having now tried it.
I was pretty happy about this as normally I feel a little intimidated when I go to MAC - it's just so busy and you literally have to fight past all these glamazons to swatch a lippie. Hence why I normally don't bother! I was on a mission this day though and the lovely girl handed me the shade NC25 after I said that my skin was quite light and that most colours I choose ended up being too dark and orangey. It was a guess by her rather than a colour match but I think the shade is pretty decent - a little light if anything.
So off I went and tried it the very next day. I'm not going to lie the coverage of this made my skin look heavenly. Smooth and flawless. It's very buildable so I was able to hide blemishes (except dark circles).
Here are some pic's of me using the foundation (and just to clarify - I was not driving when taking the pic - I was sat on my drive about to set off and checking my makeup! hehe)
Intense stare times...
I know that my makeup is pretty basic on the car pic but this was just to show how matte and flawless my skin looks.
What I did find though was that in certain artificial lights it can look a bit heavy. Also, it started making my skin dryer and I noticed flaky patches appearing. This is a real shame because apart from that this foundation is perfect. Wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and resolved it?
I think given that it's £19 (one of the less expensive brands in selfridges) I will purchase this, but I'd restrict the use to nights out so as not to ruin my skin in these winter months.
One thing is for sure though I would definitely recommend it and can definitely see why it is so popular having now tried it.
i totally understand what u mean about MAC ive only gone once to the actual store an i hated it there was soo many people! n i told the lady that i didnt want anything yellow or dark orange on my skin! n she ends up putting on i think it was like a nc35 or 40! super yellow!! n my face had a tan! i looked like snookie! she was soo busy! so i left n ive gone to 2 counters an well it was better but the girl didnt want to match me unless i bought something! which was rude bcus ive never worn foundation ever!!! n i went last friday to get matched up but the girl couldnt at the time so i might go today! i jus dont want something heavy!
ReplyDeleteYour skin looks amazing!!So matte and flawless!
ReplyDeleteI havent yet try any Mac foundation and most of the girls that have try them have problems as I read!Maybe a stronger moisturizer???
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I would love to try one of MACs foundations but the colours a just not right for me at all, way too dark
ReplyDeleteAWW! You look beautiful! Light and natural make up. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks really good!
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