MAC Shadestick (For Sale)

I got a couple of MAC Shadesticks both in Lemon Chiffon a few weeks ago from a CP in the US.

I wanted to try these out so bad coz I've read blogs saying these are good to use as lid primers. These aren't sold locally except for this collection and when I asked the MAC counter at Shang specifically for these, they said the whole line in general was discontinued and they didn't have those in this collection either.

After logging in to GirlTalk I read that the girls there got their shadesticks the same day or days after I asked about it in the same MAC branch. Hmm, MA's playing favorites?

I won't bother with swatches coz I'm sure a lot of you have seen them in other blogs or own these yourself. I tried them on my oily eyelids without anything else on and in a matter of a few hours (a couple I think) they creased. I guess I'll just have to use these with my trusty UDPP or Artdeco Eye Shadow base.

I surely won't be able to use the 2 pcs. of the same shade in my lifetime. I'm willing to give up the other one which is still brand new in box although I got it for a higher price since I paid for additional tax and int'l shipping. Please email me for details if you want to get it off my hands. Local buyers only please.

Joppa, MAC Haul and RAOK

Yesterday was a good day for packages. I got 3!

From Joppa, I got my FS Refill bag Morning Dew foundation in Grecian Gold and a 3 pc. sample set of Medium 2.5 foundation...

...plus the Mystery Grab Bag. This one cost only $18 but has a value of around $40. I got a good one as shown in the photo:

The following are the Grab Bag contents:

- FS 50gr. jar pf Soft Coverage Medium Gold foundation

- FS blush in Crazy in Love

- FS e/s in Cherish

- FS e/s in Blissful

- FS e/s in South Pacific

- sample e/s in Lovely

- sample e/s in EggNog

- 2oz. jar of Olive Oil Body Cream in Ginger Mocha Latte

- sample of Honey Almond lotion

- 2 in 1 Facial Cleanser

- tube of Banana Smoothie lip balm

- tube of Lip Twist in Bare

- tube of Lip Twist in Melon

Love everything I got! Even the foundation seems to be a match in comparison to the Grecian Gold.

From A. of Shades of U. She sent my CP of MAC Shadesticks (Lemon Chiffon).

A. of Ann's Vanity sent me part of the RAOK which Inan won and shared with me. It's a huge sample of Mandom Cleansing Express Sebum. I'm so excited to try this out as I've been lemming for it for the longest time since it's not available locally. Thanks lovelies!

I think I am on product overload right now, I'm overwhelmed. So many to try out but only 1 face to try it on. I'll post reviews once I've tried them all out (probably in a few weeks).

PA Deep Gold & MAC MSF Duo

Tried both of these products again but together this time:
Pure Anada Deep Gold foundation topped with MAC New View MSF Duo in Medium Dark/ Natural & Shimmer:


no flash


with flash

Lips: MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in Petting Pink <----I love this, better than all other lipbalms I've tried (Carmex, Blistex, Kiehl's, Chapstick, Burt's Bees and CO Bigelow - with the latter 2, both of which I had allergic reactions to). It just leaves the lips so soft even when the balm is gone and the smell is vanilla-ish which I like. I think I might get another pot in a different shade and a clear one.



I applied the MSF Duo using the Lumiere fiber optic brush. It looks good when applied but it has no oil control for me. I still had to apply another finishing powder later on when I noticed shine on my T-Zone. I tried this on yesterday and I noticed a few bumps around my nose, mouth and cheek area. An overnight application of Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask made them disappear this morning. I've never tried MAC foundation or powders before this. I'm still giving MAC another shot today and hopefully no more breakouts coz I think my skin is still adjusting to its ingredients. When I first tried it on a few days ago I wanted to get a back-up right away but now I don't think so. I'll just get the mineralize blushes instead and other stuff that's not FP or foundation. I guess my face still likes MMU more!!! Hurray for mmu!



The Pure Anada foundation was applied with a flat-top in 1 layer dry then spritzed with toner. I like the coverage of this one although I need a good finishing powder to control oil. I'm still using this though :-)

The photos look good huh? You can't see the big zit mark on my right cheek coz I've erased it using the Picnik program! If only I could use this in real life then I'd be one happy gal.

MAC New View

Today, my MAC New View MSF arrived. One of my friends had a spree and I joined in. I'm still waiting for another item but I'm not sure when it's gonna be available.

I don't really buy MAC bec. I am scared to break-out from it and I am already content with my MMU. Also I can't justify getting addicted to it coz it's way out of my budget. If I earn my own money then this would not be a problem for me. (I just don't like using hubby's money for less-essential things like expensive make-up). This is probably a rare splurge on my part since I really want to try it out. I do have very few other MAC items though (some given by my mom).

MAC New View MSF in Medium Dark/ Natural with Shimmer:

MAC New View

Medium Dark/Natural with Shimmer

swatch

The thing is, I am a bit apprehensive to try it out on my face. Once I get the courage to do so I'll post photos. Oh, what do I use to put this on my face? A brush?

Help!

My Pure Anada Samples

I just got my Pure Anada samples today. I hope I get a match coz my "skin twin" friends had a difficult time getting theirs. Mountain Sunset is too brown.

I got the 12 samples for $9 with free shipping. They even included a catalog of their products.

foundations
samples: Flaxen Field, Soft Wheat, Mountain Sunset, Pacific Tan, Niagara Fawn


blushes
samples: Apricot, Emma Rose, Blushed Bronzer, Morden's Blush


FP/correctors
Sunflower, Lavender, Oil Absorbing Translucent Primer & MV

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On a non-mmu note, I ordered a few MAC products from a friend of mine. They're from current collections and upcoming collections. I only own a handful of MAC stuff like a lipglass, a lip conditioner, brush cleaner and a paintpot (which I sold a few months ago). I just borrow the other stuff from my mom. It was purely a spur of the moment thing and something I hope I won't regret coz it's not in my budget LOL!

Anyway, I ordered:

- New View MSF Duo in Medium-Dark
- Lustre Twins in Ripe & Ready/ Soft & Lush shade
- MSF in Petticoat (coming in October?)