The series has sadly finished but here is a preview of the next series!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Face Off: Special FX Makeup Show
I've started watching a new show on Foxtel a couple of months back called Face Off. Since then, I have been completely addicted to it, resulting in me running home from the bus stop every Sunday so I'm in time for it. It's a competition show for theratrical make-up artists with weekly challenges. The main challenge being the 'foundation challenge' in which they are required to transform a model to fit the challenge and impress the judges. The judges being Ve Neill (Ed Wood, Beetlejuice), Glenn Hetrick (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Babylon 5) and Patrick Tatopoulos (I Am Lengend, Resident Evil: Extinction, Underworld). Pretty damn hard to please and intimidating, but I think they all took it real well. Some of the concepts the contestants came up with were extraordinary and unique, I've never seen anything like it!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
MAC Paint Pots
OKAY. So, I'm planning to engulf you all in make-up to somehow accommodate from the amount of time I've spent doing everything but blogging. Here is a look at one of my favourite products from MAC, their Paint Pots!
MAC paint pots are of a creamy consistency and are designed to be a base for all eye products. A base is absolutely essential. Whether you use a paint pot, a concealer, or just a wash of your foundation over your eye, that base will enhance any eye product dramatically.
The thing that are great about using a paint pot as a base is the fact that you can get colour involved, instead of the standard flesh tones of concealers and foundations. These products are also especially good for oily lids, as they dry matte. These paint pots have a tendency to cling onto dry skin, and if you are having this problem I would recommend applying an eye cream beforehand. MAC have a small permanent range of paint pots, all fairly natural colours to use with your everyday eye products. Usually, MAC bring out their super vibrant coloured paint pots in their seasonal collections.
Here is a paint pot I own. so you can get a feel of the look and texture:
This is Painterly, if you watch any makeup artists online, you've probably seen them apply this before. This is MAC's bestseller as it is the most natural base for fair skin tones that they have.
Though the price is a bit steep, especially for us Australians, they are so worth it for the quality. I'll be updating with posts on different paint pots and swatches to show how effective they are! Make sure you store them on their side/upside down and screw the top on securely after every use as they can dry over time.
Price: $36
Where to Buy: Myer, David Jones, MAC stores
MAC paint pots are of a creamy consistency and are designed to be a base for all eye products. A base is absolutely essential. Whether you use a paint pot, a concealer, or just a wash of your foundation over your eye, that base will enhance any eye product dramatically.
The thing that are great about using a paint pot as a base is the fact that you can get colour involved, instead of the standard flesh tones of concealers and foundations. These products are also especially good for oily lids, as they dry matte. These paint pots have a tendency to cling onto dry skin, and if you are having this problem I would recommend applying an eye cream beforehand. MAC have a small permanent range of paint pots, all fairly natural colours to use with your everyday eye products. Usually, MAC bring out their super vibrant coloured paint pots in their seasonal collections.
Here is a paint pot I own. so you can get a feel of the look and texture:
This is Painterly, if you watch any makeup artists online, you've probably seen them apply this before. This is MAC's bestseller as it is the most natural base for fair skin tones that they have.
Though the price is a bit steep, especially for us Australians, they are so worth it for the quality. I'll be updating with posts on different paint pots and swatches to show how effective they are! Make sure you store them on their side/upside down and screw the top on securely after every use as they can dry over time.
Price: $36
Where to Buy: Myer, David Jones, MAC stores
Saturday, December 17, 2011
OPI: Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night' and India Collection 'Yoga Te Get This Blue!'
I love OPI. The brush almost outlines my nail completely and there's quite a lot of product inside these containers, so you get a lot of bang for your buck.
So the reason why I decided to do these two together rather than individually swatched is because I think the two work with each other pretty well. And due to the fact that LFN is glitter, it is designed to be worn as a top coat. So, inevitably, a blue would be most fitting :)
Last Friday Night
Yoga Te Get This Blue!
So the reason why I decided to do these two together rather than individually swatched is because I think the two work with each other pretty well. And due to the fact that LFN is glitter, it is designed to be worn as a top coat. So, inevitably, a blue would be most fitting :)
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Viva Glam Gaga is back!
FINALLY THIS DAY HAS COME! MAC has brought back the first Viva Glam Gaga lipstick! For those of you who didn't purchase it before it sold out, it is a cool toned light pink colour. It's absolutely amazing!
But of course, such a great thing can't come with a catch (darn it). To purchase Viva Glam Gaga, you must buy it in a set, the set including the second installment of the Gaga lipsticks. I didn't really like Viva Glam Gaga II, it's a warm beige colour with an amplified finish. Generally I love MAC's amplified finishes but the consistency of that lipstick really didn't work for me. All together, the set totals to around $65 AUD. It also comes with a circular transparent make-up bag in red. Awesome hey?
I'll do some swatches for anyone who's interested. Just thought I'd update with some good news, laters!
I'll do some swatches for anyone who's interested. Just thought I'd update with some good news, laters!
Monday, November 14, 2011
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
Originally I picked up the colour 'Light', I guess just out of habit considering I'm so pale I've always been the lightest colour in any foundation range. But surprisingly, I am a medium! Yeah I don't understand it either, I guess it's better then the confusing colour codes MAC have going on.
Where to buy: MAC stores, David Jones, Myer
Price: $47
Permanent/LE: Permanent
I really love the packaging, and the dome shape the powder it comes in. I didn't expect it to be very high coverage because it's a mineral product, and the powder is baked not pressed. But it really surpised me, the coverage is actually really good. It's so light and gives a natural look and overall glow. Also, I think this would be a good alternative for those who have dry skin, as the powder doesn't cake on like regular pressed foundation. If you're looking to buy this, definitely ask for some assistance with colour selecting!
Where to buy: MAC stores, David Jones, Myer
Price: $47
Permanent/LE: Permanent
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Body Shop Kabuki Brush
So, I said in an earlier post that I would review the new Kabuki brush I've been using. Here it is!
The texture of the brush is absolutely insane. It is so soft, and it doesn't tug at all whilst buffing or blending. Before I purchased it, the sales assistant lady told me that it is made out of 100% synthetic hair, so the hairs will almost never fall out. How's that for amazing?
The brush is so dense that I cant see make-up ever traveling to the base, so it transfers powder well without getting much left over product on the brush.
But, no great product can come without it's downfalls. It's a bit more of a struggle to pick up pressed powders with this brush, you'll find yourself swirling it in your powder compact constantly. This is definitely a brush designed for mineral foundation and loose powder. Though it transfers powder well, by not holding the product inside the brush, applying powder becomes a more time consuming job.
I use this brush everyday so it's a staple for me. I would recommend this brush to absolutely anyone! The price is a bit on the expensive side, but its one I will never have to replace.
Update! (March 2015): I still use this brush regularly, to this day not one of the hairs have fallen out even with washing and drying. It's still just as silky soft as when I purchased it!
Where to Buy: The Body Shop
Price: $34
The texture of the brush is absolutely insane. It is so soft, and it doesn't tug at all whilst buffing or blending. Before I purchased it, the sales assistant lady told me that it is made out of 100% synthetic hair, so the hairs will almost never fall out. How's that for amazing?
The brush is so dense that I cant see make-up ever traveling to the base, so it transfers powder well without getting much left over product on the brush.
But, no great product can come without it's downfalls. It's a bit more of a struggle to pick up pressed powders with this brush, you'll find yourself swirling it in your powder compact constantly. This is definitely a brush designed for mineral foundation and loose powder. Though it transfers powder well, by not holding the product inside the brush, applying powder becomes a more time consuming job.
I use this brush everyday so it's a staple for me. I would recommend this brush to absolutely anyone! The price is a bit on the expensive side, but its one I will never have to replace.
Update! (March 2015): I still use this brush regularly, to this day not one of the hairs have fallen out even with washing and drying. It's still just as silky soft as when I purchased it!
Where to Buy: The Body Shop
Price: $34
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