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Saturday 20 October 2012

Beauty Haul | Mac & Nars


Swatches L-R / 1. Mac Brow Set 'Beguiled' / 2. Mac 'Velvet Teddy' / 3. Mac 'Cranberry' / 4. Nars 'Mekong'

I think it's safe to say, I was a little bit naughty last week and indulged myself fully in cosmetic goodness. Sometimes we all need a little pick me up, and in attempt to cure myself of this horrible flu-thing i've all week, I found myself wandering on to the Mac website (cosmetics cure everything, didn't you know?). I could have gone absoloutely crazy on there, and I had to seriously cut down the contents of my online shopping cart when I went to checkout - I haven't been in Mac in quite a while so I have accumulated quite a long wishlist! 

Mac Brow Set in 'Beguiled' - I've been umming and arring over this for ages. I've read so many reviews and have come to realise that a lot of people aren't too keen on this product, but i've been switching up my eyebrow routine just recently and I quite fancied giving it a go. I must have the world's worst eyebrows - I overplucked them and just generally abused them when I was a young'un, and i'm paying the price now! My eyebrows are ridiculously light and I just wanted something that I could brush on after applying my brow powders to make them look more groomed and natural. The only thing I was unsure about is the slight shimmer the Brow Set has - but it really isn't noticeable in the slightest once applied to the brows. I love the finish it gives. I've been using it for about a week now, and first impressions are fairly good.. but i'm still getting to grips with the application. If this is something you're interested in, fear not - i'll probably be doing a full review of this soon.

Mac Matte Lipstick in 'Velvet Teddy' -  Nude-coloured lipsticks are an all year round staple in my make-up bag. Just recently, i've been into light browns rather than milky, natural shades. This one is perfect - it's not everybody's cup of tea but I really like it. It's very much a 'my lips but better' kind of shade but it's more noticeable than your average 'nude' - it's just a bit more interesting!

Mac 'Cranberry' - A gorgeous reddy brown shade. I saw this on Kayleigh's blog and knew I had to have it - it just makes such a nice change from the usual browns and golds I usually opt for.

Nars 'Mekong' - I spent ages on ASOS viewing all of their shades, and settled on this one. It's a beautiful deep brown shade, and the gold flecks throughout it are just beautiful - and I really can't wait to create a wintery smokey eye with this beauty. Nars is one of my favourite beauty brands - but this is the first eyeshadow of theirs I own and I've already popped some more of them onto my Christmas list - the pigmentation is amazing - seriously.


Have you tried any of these products? What are your thoughts on them?
 


24 comments:

  1. I love the nars shadow its super pretty! Love

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  2. Haha I always use cosmetic purchases as a pick me up too. For being sick or taking a test, any excuse is valid.

    I have Velvet Teddy as well. I love it! It's my most used lipstick.

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  3. New Lipstick is a gorgeous colour. Cant wait to try red.
    Erica xo

    www.sushiturtlesandlife.blogspot.com

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  4. Such a lovely haul Mrs! Really want the Cranberry eye shadow, would love to see some of these things in action :) xxx

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  5. The nars eyeshadow is gorgeous, wow!

    http://thefashiondistrictnlc.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. I bought Cranberry the other day :) Such a stunning shade! xo

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  7. Lovely purchases! Cosmetics definitely help as a pick me up!
    Courtney xx
    www.overtherainbow-xo.blogspot.com

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  8. Great selection..love your purchase :)
    Like your blog too..if you want come in my blog and we can even follow each other :)

    Be Happy with Fashion

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  9. Ooh Velvet Teddy looks amazing! x

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  10. love everything you got! I really need to get my hands on cranberry and the NARS eyeshadows are gorgeous. I also love the colour of velvet teddy xx

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  11. That lippy is so nice! I've got a voucher for mac so I'm v tempted now ;) x

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  12. I wish I could get away with nudes as Velvet Teddy looks lovely xx

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  13. Lovely purchases Beth! I'm sooo tempted by "Mekong", it looks gorgeous X

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  14. Cranberry is my all-time favourite eyeshadow! x

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  15. Cranberry looks beautiful! I have awful brows too, why did we ever think it was a good look to go crazy with the tweezers! xx

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  16. Great purchases! I specially love the eyeshadows, Cranberry is one of the pretties colours I've ever seen! xx

    ferdies-place.blogspot.com

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  17. Ooh Yey for Cranberry :) I also like the look of that NARS shadow! Xx.

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  18. Cranberry is just gorgeous, it's the perfect autumn/winter shade :)

    Lea x

    http://shebeginstosee.blogspot.com

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  19. Oh wow, Mekong looks absolutely stunning! Great choice!

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  20. I've heard about the mekong nars shaddow and apparently it's soooo good - love your buys! Great blog, I followed :) xx

    www.awkward-queen.blogspot.co.uk

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  21. Oooo lovely purchases :) I love cranberry. Thank you so much for following my blog, I love yours and am now following! xx

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  22. Oooh that Nars eyeshadow looks gorgeous, I'm also a huge fan of cranberry :)

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