Nail of the Day - Mac Ocean Dip

Mac Ocean Dip is a turquoise cream that is perfect for summer! I love blue and turquoise nail polish! So when I saw that Mac was coming out with it's own turquoise nail polish, I just had to get my hands on it! Even though my nails are far from perfect at the moment, I still had to show off this one! The lacquer applies quite opaque, but it did take two coats to achieve this look. I applied OPI Nail Envy Matte as a base coat, two coats of Mac Ocean Dip, and Seche Vite as a top coat. For an extra added sparkle, I added OPI's Silver Shatter over the top of my ring finger and applied a top coat. This is the finished effect. I think it looks pretty awesome! Enjoy!

Mac Ocean Dip - Two Coats with Flash

Mac Ocean Dip - Two Coats with Flash

Mac Ocean Dip - Two Coats No Flash

Mac Surf Baby Collection Overview with Swatches!!!!

I graduated this past weekend and I used a bulk of my graduation money to purchase some of the new items from the Mac Surf Baby Collection for Summer 2011!!!! Happy Law School Graduation to ME!!!!!! :) This is an overview of all the products I purchased. I will follow up with a comparison post in which I will compare Mac Surf Baby's Collection with other products I have in my collection! Stay tuned for more!!!! Enjoy!

Mac Surf Baby Collection, Summer 2011

Mac Lush-Light Bronze Studio Careblend

Mac Lush-Light Bronze Studio Careblend

Mac Lush-Light Bronze Studio Careblend

Mac Lush-Light Bronze Studio Careblend

Mac Lush-Light Bronze Studio Careblend with Flash on NC25 Skin

Mac Power Point Pencil in Blue Noon

Mac Power Point Pencil in Blue Noon

Mac Power Point Pencil in Blue Noon

Mac Power Point Pencil in Blue Noon with Flash on NC25 Skin

Mac My Paradise Blush

Mac My Paradise Blush without Flash

Mac My Paradise Blush with Flash

Mac My Paradise Blush

Mac My Paradise Blush with Flash on NC25 Skin

Mac Saffron Eyeshadow

Mac Saffron Eyeshadow

Mac Sun Blonde Eyeshadow

Mac Sun Blonde Eyeshadow

Mac Sun Blonde Eyeshadow and Mac Saffron Eyeshadow

Mac Saffron Eyeshadow and Mac Sun Blonde Eyeshadow on NC25 Skin

Mac Skinsheen Bronzer Stick in Tan-Tint

Mac Skinsheen Bronzer Stick in Tan-Tint

Mac Skinsheen Bronzer Stick in Tan-Tint

Mac Skinsheen Bronzer Stick in Tan-Tint - No Flash on NC20 Skin

Mac Surf the Ocean Crushed Metal Pigment Stack

Mac Surf the Ocean Crushed Metal Pigment Stack

Mac Surf the Ocean Crushed Metal Pigment Stack with Flash on NC25 Skin

Mac Surf the Ocean Crushed Metal Pigment Stack with Flash on NC25 Skin

Mac Lipsticks in Hibiscus and Mocha

Mac Mocha Lipstick and Mac Hibiscus Lipstick

Mac Hibiscus Lipstick and Mac Mocha Lipstick

Mac Hibiscus Lipstick and Mac Mocha Lipstick - No Flash on NC20 Skin

Mac Mocha Lipstick with Flash

Mac Hibiscus Lipstick with Flash

Mac Ocean Dip Nail Polish

Mac Ocean Dip Nail Polish

MAC'S STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER...Sorry MAC, but I think you can do better!!!

NW25

NW25

NW25

Top Left to Right:  NC15, NW15, NC20, NW20, N225, NC30, NW30
Bottom Left to Right:  NC35,NC42,NW40,NC45,NW45,NC50,NW50

Most of you know by now that, in general, I really like MAC products, especially their eye shadows.  I am always on a hunt for that under eye, dark circle concealer.  There are some that I definitely think are better than others, but none that I have been completely, 100% sold on, so I continue to search....:)

I purchased the MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25 which, like many of MAC products, have a fairly good skin tone match.  It also has SPF35 protection which is always a plus.  I never understand why anyone would purchase concealer/foundation without SPF protection, especially when so many products out there have it now.  

Anyways, I think the color match is excellent, and the coverage works quite well on blemishes, and skin discoloration, however, I have to tell you...I don't like the way the concealer wears...it likes to settle in my fine lines when applied under the eye to cover dark circles.  Now, you tell me, why would I want to use a product that is suppose to conceal my dark circles if its going to settle in my fine lines and draw even more attention to the very area I am trying to conceal???

I think I will pass on this concealer as there are way too many on the market to settle for one that settles in the fine lines.

Sorry, MAC, but I think you can do better!

Product Details:

Price:  $17 for 7g/.24 oz

"Emollient-based designed to cover skin's imperfections and discolorations, dark circles, blemishes, moles, tattoos and birthmarks.  It is enriched with antioxidants (derivatives of vitamin A and vitamin E) and contains silica to help absorbs the skin's oils.  Water resistant, fragrance free and non-acnegenic." - Mac Website

Drugstore Makeup Tutorial for Summer 2011!

LiveLoveLaughs1209 requested a drugstore makeup tutorial. At first I was like...drugstore? But I own very few drugstore products! However, I took the opportunity to get an education in affordable makeup. My naivete was short lived when the first product I purchased was a total DUD! So buyer's beware - Revlon Cream Shadow Quads are bad news bears! However, I found some really nice drugstore products that I am really starting to love! Enjoy!

 

Products Used:
Face:

• Cover Girl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation #325 Sandstone
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Eye Perfector in Light #10
• Milani Minerals Baked Bronzer in Soleil #5
• Milani Minerals Powder Blush with Brush #201 Luminous

Eyes:

• Revlon #20 Naturally Glamorous Eye Palette
• Light Champagne
• Cool Brown
• Deep Black-Brown
• Revlon Color Stay Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Black
• Avon Super Shock Eyeliner in Khaki Shimmer
• Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black
• L'Oreal Pencil Perfect Self Advancing Eyeliner in Black
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe (I forgot to buy a drugstore eyebrow pencil, sorry!)

Lips:

• L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick #421 Charismatic Coral
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Lip Gloss #110 Fruity Pink