Showing posts with label MAC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MAC. Show all posts

Saturday, 25 January 2014

Duo eyelash glue reviewed

 
It's a staple of many a girls makeup bag. Without it we wouldn't be able to apply our fabulous false eyelashes to flutter at all the boys. There are many eyelash adhesives on the market but the one that I've found to last the longest in Duo. I had no idea this was supplied by MAC until I tried to hunt some down. It's surprising that MAC still sells it on their counters actually. Makeup counter assistants aren't allowed to apply eyelashes due to health and safety. Counter assistants aren't insured like a freelance makeup artist. If a customer were to have a reaction to the glue they could sue. Many counters don't even stock eyelashes now never mind the glue, we have to buy them online.
 
Well MAC seem to be the exception and stock this glue and their own branded lashes. My first thought was how much it cost, £15! When you think about it though you're getting a lot for your money. I found it quite runny initially and unable to apply it directly from the tube straight to the lashes. To overcome that I now use a dish. The consistency does thicken up when left to air for a minute. It sticks fairly well once it's aired but I still find it doesn't hold the lashes in the corner of the eyes. Tell me I'm not the only one that's found this a problem? It holds the lashes on without lifting after a few tweaking but I want to find another brand to use for photoshoots. I need something much quicker and effective when working to time constraints.
 
Love 'n' Hugs
oX Wendy Xo
 
 

Thursday, 2 January 2014

Look what I Won







What a way to start the new year! Today Mr Postman delivered a very special package (uh he's not attractive so don't let your mind wander). I entered a fabulous competition run by Freya Bolton-Hildermorris and came second. As you can see I won a whole lot of products, more than I was expecting actually. She added in a few cheeky extras which was incredibly kind of her.

So what exactly did I win?

Royal & Langnickel brush set and roll
Vaseline Lip Therapy gift set
Metallic purple makeup bag
Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream in light
Estée Lauder Double Wear Light 1.0
L'Oreal Nude Magique CC Cream Anti-Fatigue
L'Oreal Nude Magique CC Cream Anti-Redness
L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Blush Rosy
MAC Prep + Prime BB in light
Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo Foundation in light
Urban Decay NAKED Skin Foundation 0.5
Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in Honey
Benefit Mini Posie Tint
Too Faced BB in Snow Glow
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation Shade SB 02
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation Shade SB 04
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation Shade SB 5.5

Can you believe it? I still can't! I'm over the moon. I am yet to try any Illamasqua or Kat Von D (I love her lippies) so I'm really going to enjoy doing individual posts on ALL these products throughout January. It's really going to keep me busy. What products do you love but haven't had the luxury of trying yet? 

Wendy xo