Monday 14 March 2016

♥ Must Have MAC Products








MAC is a brand I had always lusted after. It's that step up from the high street, but not totally high end brand that everyone always raved about and after seeing girls with MAC lipstick collections of my absolute dreams, I had to start investing. My first MAC purchase wasn't just one lipstick, though, it was an £80 splurge on multiple things I'd been eyeing up for ages. I now have quite a few things from the brand but I thought rather than sharing my entire collection, I'd just share my must-have favourites from the brand!


This post couldn't be written without the MAC lipstick's being mentioned. There really is something for everyone in terms of lipstick shades and finishes in MAC and my two favourite shades are Mehr and Twig. They're nothing too special, just a few shades apart and not anything very daring, but that's exactly how I like my lipstick to be. I'm not one for a bright pink lip, so Mehr is a perfect dirty pink matte shade without being too pink. Twig is the ultimate nude for me. It's more brown toned than Mehr and I use this non stop. It has a satin finish and is so long wearing. My next MAC must have is the Pro Longwear Paint Pot. The shades vary massively in colour, but the nudes like Soft Ochre and Painterly are great eyeshadow bases. They neutralise the eye lid and I couldn't apply eyeshadow without laying down Painterly first. Another product for eyes I just can't pass up on from MAC are the Times Nine eyeshadow palettes. I think these tiny palettes are the best value for money when it comes to MAC products. For just £30 you get a perfect mixture of nine mini eye shadows in varied finishes and if you're someone who hasn't tried anything from MAC before, these would be the items I'd tell you to start with. I have two of them - the Burgundy and Purple palettes - and I've got so much use out of them. Finally, I couldn't live without my bottle of Fix +. I use mostly powder products - finishing powder, powder blushes, bronzers and highlights and a few sprays of this after I've finished doing my makeup keeps me from looking flat and powdery. I didn't understand the hype around this before I bought it, but it's got so many uses and it's such a must have of mine now.

Let me know what MAC products are your favourites.. I need to know what to buy next, after all! I have had some dud mac products that I wouldn't recommend at all, but if that's something you'd like me to post in the future tell me in a comment below! Thanks for reading, as ever. I hope I inspired you to pick up something.

Em x




17 comments:

  1. It's so strange, but other than the lipsticks, which I LOVE, I haven't actually tried any other Mac makeup! Heard so much about Fix + that I definitely want to give that a try :)

    Claire | Stylingo.co.uk xx

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    1. I'd love to try a foundation, but I've read that they cause break outs like mad so I'm so scared! Fix + is wonderful! Get a mini!

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  2. Yesss girl! MAC is seriously amazing! I want to try out the Twig nude lipstick you mentioned. I haven't tried many of their lipsticks yet.

    Nati
    www.littlemissnati.com

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    1. Definitely one worth picking up or trying in store! Thanks for commenting lovely x

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  3. Those times nine palette look so cute! I don't actually own that much MAC but some more lipsticks are on my wishlist!

    Danielle's Beauty Blog

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    1. I know! So dinky and good to travel with!

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  4. I need to try fix plus already. I keep seeing it then forgetting to buy it when I go into store, I get way too distracted by the lipsticks and the eyeshadows, walk around with hundreds of swatches up my arm!
    My favourites have to be Mehr too, plus Honey Love is my go to Nude, and I love Sumptuous olive (eyeshadow) and BlushBaby. Oh and everyone should own a 217, they really are worth it :) Now following you, love the blog :)

    http://www.makeerinover.co.uk

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    1. Buy the mini fix + if you're unsure! You'll be converted and it'll still last you such a long time. Thanks for following, means a lot!! xx

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  5. Fab post lovely,such great picks! I agree there is definitely something for everyone when it comes to MAC lipsticks there’s honestly so much choice, and Mehr and Brave have to be a couple of favourites of mine :) I love the Fix+ spray also, and this does help your face to look more alive after packing on the powder :)

    Charlee XO | CharmedCharlee

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    1. Ah, thank you! The shade range is so insane. It still fascinates me going in store and seeing them all lined up. Brave looks so nice on everyone I've seen wear it, but I just don't think its for me. Thanks for commenting, as ever lady!! xx

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  6. MAC lipsticks are my favourite, their quality is so good! My favourite one has to be Russian Red! x

    Ariadna || RAWR BOWS

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    1. I've not tried a MAC red, I'm so so scared of a bold red lip, but I should really try one, shouldn't I?!

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  7. Great post! I also love MAC--it's such a staple! You may care to know that MAC eyeshadows have now been reduced in pricing (now they're $6 USD)...perfect time to take advantage of their e/s and stock up!

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    1. I just had a look on the US site, NO WAY! They've not changed the price here in the UK... Strange! I would definitely be more inclined to purchase if they reduced the price here!

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  8. Mehr is one of my absolute favourite everyday lipsticks! Love this post :)

    Emily / The Mini Mermaid

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    1. Thank you!! I'm surprised I'd never heard of it before Lily Pebbles started mentioning it. Looks so good on so many different skin tones, too!

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  9. Great post! I desperately need to expand my mac palettes!

    Sophie | It's Cultured

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