Hello!
Another MAC post! Having obtained my first MAC items I decided to go myself and pick up another few things I've been interested in - having seen them repeatedly pop up on various youtube videos and blogposts. This included Blacktrack Fluidline gel eyeliner, Studio Finish concealer and a lip pencil, to match 'Dare You'
(featured in THIS post)
Blacktrack Fluidline: Honestly, I almost didn't want to use this - it looked so perfect and untouched! But I did, although I can't properly comment on it yet because I don't have a thin enough brush to apply it with - yet! I have discovered though that this has really good staying power! My love/hate relationship with gel liners is being tested
Studio Finish Concealer: This has been recommended to me by one of my best friends who is a dedicated MAC lover! She had already told me that my shade is NW20 (as a new MAC buyer, I really have no idea how this number/letter system works..haha) You can find her on Youtube HERE - definitely go check out her channel! This concealer is a good all over one, and is thick enough to build up easily to cover pimples and spots without being blatantly obvious. One of my new go-to products!
Lip Pencil in 'Brick': This purchase was to complement the lipstick which my best friend gave me for my birthday. Lip pencil is required for me with red lips, and I decided to try out a MAC one. There's not much to say.. I don't own a wide variety of lip pencils, so all I can comment is that it's good! haha And it isn't too creamy or too hard. A happy medium.
Hope you've all had a lovely weekend! Mine has been one to remember :)
Rachael Xx
Hello :) can you believe that i dont actually own any Mac make up?! eeeep! i do think i am missing out! hehe! these are great staples to your make up that you have got there! That lip liner really is a true red! its gorgeous!
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Jen xxxx
Hey Jen! Two weeks ago I didn't either haha. But now I do understand the hype! I shall come look! I'm glad you've hit (and exceeded) your follower mark for the giveaway now! well done xxxx
DeleteArghhh, I HATE liquid and gel liners, and yet I love how they look. I am absolutely rubbish at applying them, especially when it comes to doing winged liner - I don't know why, but I just can't seem to get the angle right. ever.
ReplyDeleteActually, I say I hate both, but I have never tried a gel liner, as I figured that if I can't do liquid then I won't be able to do that either, haha. Is it any easier?
Mel x
http://melswallofmirrors.blogspot.co.uk
Ahahahaha! Such a strong reaction to this blog post Mel..
DeleteWell, I am pro at liquid liner - though only specific brush types. Ones which are very long and thin, liquid liner pens, and the ones with brushes like nail varnish brushes just do not work with me! But I have tried gel before and just had major issues. I believe the key with gel (apart from patience and practise!) is a really good brush! Think thin paint-brush style!
I spent around 5 months getting into liquid liner and practising putting it over my day's makeup before removing it at night before I properly got the hang of it! So.. That may not seem helpful, but I wish to encourage you to keep going! Because if you get the hang of flicks they can look really pretty!
rach xx
- And saying this, I still have days during every week where my flicks just won't go the same and I have to keep restarting! No one can ever be perfect due to human error, but unless your flicks are huuuge a slight angle variation isn't always that obvious! x
DeleteLike Jen, I don't own any Mac either. Definitely going to take my birthday money there! I've heard so many good things about their concealers! xx
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Go for it Jen! I'm so pleased that I did! I think that sometimes treating yourself by spending a little more can be better than getting a few products of reasonable quality. Saying this, this is the first time I have done this sort of splurge haha
Deleterach xxx
I love mac products but Ive never tried the gel liner is it it easy to use? did you find a better brush to use with it yet if you dont mind me asking? :) x
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Hi Nicole! Thanks for commenting :)
DeleteI bought the precision eyeliner brush from No7 yesterday which I'm keen to try out with it! I can tell you that if you have a thin brush (that is relatively hard so easier to control) and you practise using it with gel liner then it can become a very simple look to do! I have a friend in this position, and it looks almost effortless with her. Another hint is to check out youtube tutorials where they explain and can show you what to do! Try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYxS0M_e2o8&feature=plcp - and pay attention from about 3 minutes in!
Hope this helps!
rach xx
Thanks for the review. Really love this product. =)
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Hi Chunny, thank you for your comment! rach x
Deleteoh how nifty! i have really similar products -- MAC's lip pencil in "cherry," as well as the same exact gel liner made by l'oreal (i love it!!)
ReplyDeletelove your blog, by the way! i'm officially subscribed :)
-alexandra
http://alexisinodak.blogspot.com
Ooh, maybe we have quite similar tastes then :)
DeleteThank you so much! I have taken a peep at your blog and the feeling is mutual haha!
rach xxx
oh my gosh, you're totally right! good thing you caught that!! :)
DeleteNOW i'm subscribed!
Haha, no problem Alexandra :) Thank you for subscribing!x
DeleteI NEEEED a MAC haul soon!
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with the not wanting to use the eyeliner, I'm like that with basically anything; lipsticks, creme blushers haha! If I was rich I'd just buy two of everything so I could have one to look at!
http://xhannahsaidso.blogspot.co.uk
haha that's such a sweet idea! Yeh, it's sad that the appearance of makeup goes downhill so fast when you start using it!
DeleteThank you for commenting Hannah! I love the colour of your hair! It really suits you that bright!
rach xx