Perfect Topping.

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Mineralise Skinfinish in Perfect Topping

Ok. I'm not going to lie; I'm not the biggest MAC fan. I don't know why, but nothing from them ever makes me like 'OMG I GOTTA HAVE THAT', which is what happens contently on the Dior counter (bows head in shame). However, I like to have a nosey at their limited addition ranges when they release them to see if anything grabs my attention...and this little beauty definitely did that!

Everyone say a big Hi and Hello to Perfect Topping!

Perfect Topping is described as a “pale pearlized pink”, and part of their Fantasy of Flowers collection. My eyes were instantly drawn to the Perfect Topping Mineralize Skinfinish because of it’s gorgeous champagne, bronze and purple veining. The colours aren’t overpowering in the slightest and it gives a stunning natural glow to the skin. I love to sweep this on the tops of my cheekbones, on my nose and on my cupids bow which just gives a really nice illuminated appearance to the skin without looking overdone or frosty. I’ve also known me to sweep it over my blusher when I’m in a hurry just to give my skin more a glow if I don’t have time to do much else. Its also important to note, unlike some highlighters I have used in the past, this doesn’t sit or highlight pores…yey!

I do have to note that Mineralize Skinfinishes can differ from pan to pan, as it is a mix of different shades and veins, so sometimes there is variance, therefore when you look at different pans, they may look different and therefore may transfer a little differently on your skin.

I am really happy that I picked this up because it’s been great to use on an everyday basis since it isn’t frosty or glittery. This Mineralize Skinfinish comes with 9g of product and I know will last forever.

Dazzle.

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DazzleGlass - Baby Sparks

If anyone knows me, the two things I love most other then my boyfriend and family, is everything Pink and Glittery, therefore this amazing lipgloss was definitely up my street. I've been eyeing up the MAC DazzleGlass's for a while, originally I had my eye on a bright pink shade, which was called Extra Amps. It was a bright, vibrant, sheer blue pink with blue and pink pearl. However after trying it on, it wasn't as amazing as it looked in the tube, therefore I thought I would go for a paler pink, with much more sparkle...therefore I went for a much more neutral pink called Baby Sparks.

In short, Baby Sparks is a baby pink with violet pearl sparkles, its INCREDIBLE! The product description states; "Electro-pearl atoms blast their light as LipGlass gets the dazzle treatment. High-shine and large particle quartz and opal crystal captured in a great new formula with light-reflecting, crystalline iridescence. To be this dazzling: that's power." It looks just stunning on and can be worn alone and over a lipstick, because of the sheerness of the colour, it can be worn over a baby pink lipstick or even a bright fuchsia.  

Since this was my first time trying a MAC DazzleGlass, I expected the formula to be similar or the same as the LustreGlass and LipGlass ones. However the DazzleGlass feels much less tacky, and even though its rather thick, it goes on smoothly and last such a long time...which is down to it being thick...bonus! A little does go a very long way, so be careful not to go over the top. The one thing this has in common with the other MAC LipGlosses is the Vanilla scent, this isn't something which bothers me, I don't sit there sniffing my lipgloss tube and as it doesn't linger when applied it doesn't bother me. Never the less if you don't like the idea of vanilla...stay away from this lipgloss.

They all come in clear hard plastic tubes with opaque black caps. The long wand has a brush applicator which I prefer, not only is it more hygienic, but it also makes applying the lipgloss so much easier. The selection of colours available is amazing, theres a shade for everyone, as-long as you like glitter your onto a winner. You'll find everything from a baby pink and funky purple to a trendy coral to a trendy coral and a cool gold. And what's even cooler...they all have loads of glitter - some are iridescent while others have tone-on-tone glitter. One things for sure - they have personality!

Overall, this is a beautiful lipgloss, it looks incredible on and give just the right amount of glam. Another bonus because of it being so sheer, it works perfectly with a smokey eye and a natural make-up look. I apologise for my photos they aren't the best, especially the photo swatch of the lipgloss, however my camera wouldn't pick up the glitter. HOWEVER you definitely have to go into store and check it out in person, its stunning!

Have you tried the MAC DazzleGlass collection, if so which is your favourite?

You Need Water To Make Ice.

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Water & Ice Mineralized Eyeshadow

This was one of the many little presents from Manchester my boyfriend bought me. As soon as I saw it and swatched it on the back of my hand, I fell in love straight away and knew it needed to be part of my ever growing eyeshadow collection.

The eyeshadow itself is two coordinating shades, which are baked together as one. Water & Ice has an icy blue-tinted silver-grey, with a white shimmer-sheen paired with a pale blue-toned purple with a frosted sheen. Its exceptionally sheer and lightweight so it doesn't become cakey and begin to gather in the crease of your eye lid. The colour pay off is a rather rich, super-fine pearl, which leaves a soft dimensional shimmer on the skin. Both shades definitely compliment each other and personally I have never come across two colours which are quite so pretty. There rather large at 2.2g each, which in comparison to there original ones isn't that bad for such an unique eyeshadow.

I myself, use the light shade across my eyelids and the darker shade in the creases. This for me really creates a beautiful effect, something which really makes my eyes stand out. After reading many reviews about this, it has come to my attention you can use these both wet or dry...I haven't yet had chance to use them wet, however I'm really looking forward to seeing how it works out. For me, these last quite a while on, they don't begin to fade as fast as some other eye shadows I own, however if you have rather greasy eyelids, I would recommend a primer underneath to keep the colour lasting that bit longer. I really like this eyeshadow, MAC's mineralized eye shadows are really the only eye shadows I buy from MAC, due to them being so individual.

This is one of five which they have released, and from what I can gather there only going to be sticking around for about six months, maybe not even that. Therefore its my advice to go and test the shades and if you like them, then to buy them straight away, I cant see them sticking around for long. However, do be careful and look at the colours really carefully, as several of these are reminiscent of Glitter & Ice Mineralize Eye shadows, so you may find that if you have some of those, you don’t need to rush out for these. 

Have you tried any of the new mineralized eye shadows, if so what do you think and which are your favourites?