Summer Prom Eye Makeup

This post is of the eye makeup I wore to my prom this year. My base makeup is relatively simiple and often peoples perferences for base and face makeup vary depending on skin types, tones etc. so this is just my eye makeup. 

1. Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion

2. Base Eye Shadow: Mac Paint Pot in 'Indianwood' 

3. Inner Corner Shadow: UD Virgin (Naked Shade One)

4. Crease Shadow: UD Buck (Naked Shade 5) 

5. Tightline Kohl Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 in 'Zero' 

5. Upper lash liner: Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in 'Black Ink'

6. Mascara: Benefit They're Real

7. Eyebrows: Kiko Precision Eyebrow Pencil in '04' 

Thanks for reading, 

Lou 

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Mac 'Indianwood' Paint Pot First Impressions

Recently I thought I'd give a mac paint pot a go. After rummaging through the pretty big variety of shades, I settled on Indianwood and intend on wearing it to my prom today. I don't have anything else like this shade and it also seemed pretty appropriate and versatile.

I gave it a try earlier this week and was really impressed. I have super oily eyelids and used it without any kind of base beforehand and after a day of wear, it was probably one of the most long lasting products I have tried. 

I wore it with a highlight in the inner corner and a flick of eyeliner and it was a great casual look, so I, excited to dress it up a bit more this evening and there will be a post later showing you the look and what I thought.


Thanks for reading,
Lou
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Mac 'Brave Red' Lipstick Dupe #3

Mac Brave Red Dupe - Natural Collection Cherry Red


Things are just getting better and better! We were sooo excited when we were in boots swatching endless amounts of lipsticks and suddenly we found a perfect match for a Mac lipstick no less!! This lipstick is from Natural Collection (sorry to any international readers) and it is only £1.99,which is an amazing price to pay for an incomprehensible dupe for one of the most desired lipstick brands out there.


The name of the Mac lipstick that we have found a dupe for is 'Brave Red' and comes from their Cremesheen range. The texture feels so luxurious on the lips and is easy so apply and wear all day. The colour itself is not a pure red with a hint of pink in it which makes it perfect for people who don't feel confident enough to go 'all out' with the iconic bright red lip but still want the boldness of the colour. The Mac lipstick is also easily blendable so a little can be applied and blended out with a brush to go for a much more subtle every day look of a deep pink. For me, the lipstick is quite long lasting but does not survive a whole meal but then lets face it, not many do!

Now onto the natural collection one. For me, the colour is just as long lasting as the Mac one and appears to be more pigmented, with the red looking fuller however this does mean that this colour isn't as easy to use blended out for a subtle look. On the other hand once the colour has rubbed off, you are light red stain on the lips which means that even if all of the bold lip does not remain during the day, your lips will still have a healthy colour to them. This look may be able to be achieved by applying a light layer of the lipstick, blotting it and blending out well with a lipstick brush.

Overall the colour dupe is great and for an everyday lipstick it would be silly not to buy Natural Collection's version instead. I mean the packaging isn't nearly as luxe as the Mac sleek black packaging with its white plastic so as a gift Mac products always win but for you, just tell everyone it's the Mac brave red. People will never know!


Rose x

Mac 'Charcoal Brown' Dupe #1

 The Mac Eye Shadow in 'Charcoal Brown' is probably one of their staple eye colours for both eyes and eyebrows, as the colour can be used for everyday use, for a smoky eye, etc. As with all Mac eye shadows, it is easy to apply and comes in a sturdy packaging which makes it perfect for a colour which is such a handbag essential.

Mac 'Charcoal Brown' Eye Shadow

One of Mac's staple eye colours.

 The best, and cheapest, dupe that we found is from the Natural Collection (sold exclusively at Boots, unfortunately making it only UK available) and is one of their fragrance free eye shadows, in the shade 'Crushed Walnut'. This shade appears different at first, but swatches to be almost exactly the same (maybe even nicer, than Mac's Charcoal Brown!) as it is actually more pigmented and is a fuller brown colour.

Natural Collection 'Crushed Walnut' Eye Shadow

A close competitor from Natural Collection.

 On the other hand with closer inspection there is a faint amount of shimmer in the Natural Collection product, however I have tried this as my eyebrow shade, and when it is swatched, this shimmer is unnoticeable! Although, if the shadow is packed heavily onto the eyelid, there is a resemblance of some sparkle there, 
 All in all, this shade is amazing for the price (£1.79 in comparison to Mac's £12.50 eye shadow price) and I find the colour much easier to build on the eye than Mac's Charcoal Brown, as it is easier to pack onto a flat shadow brush from the pan.

 The sturdy packaging, also, is not dissimilar to Mac's although you do have to keep unscrewing the lid, making it not quite as easy to access on-the-go. The stay power is still amazing, so if you are unsure on spending Mac prices, for one eye shadow, the Natural Collection dupe could be for you!

The colours differ slightly, as shown.
Charcoal Brown has more of a yellow
undertone, whilst Crushed Walnut
appears to have a deeper undertone.
These differences are unnoticeable
upon the face.

The colours in their pans.

 Thank you for reading, and don't forget to stay tuned to new posts twice weekly, and leave any feedback you find necessary. 

~ Rose x