MAC vs Coastal Scents

MAC Star Violet vs Coastal Scents Hot Pot in Raisin Berry 

Left: MAC Star Violet (Veluxe Pearl) Shadow £10.00

Right: Coastal Scents Hot Pot in ME15 Raisin Berry $1.99 (I know, how amazing!)

I must mention yes I did buy the CS one in the US but I'm sure you will be able to get it over hear in the UK...

If you have to get one or the other, get the Coastal Scents if you can. The quality is amazing, the shadow is extremely pigmented and very metallic. In fact, I'd even go as far as saying its just as good or even better than the mac, oh and a way better price, which is always a great thing.

Star Violet is a much softer burgundy with a brighter pink-brown shine. Raisin Berry is a deeper wine-burgundy, and equally metallic and rich. This also goes on a lot stronger than the MAC shadow, so take note if you prefer lighter pigmentation. 

Both shades are absolutely beautiful, and work with just about all eye colors. They especially make hazel/green eyes stand out, and would look fantastic over dark skins as well. It's defiantly my colour of the summer and I'm really excited to try it out for everyday wear!

Love Holly

xoxo

Review: M.A.C Prep+Primer 

I’ve been searching for the perfect primer for myself and since now i've been using one by GOSH that I purchased at my local superdrug.  I would look all matte and fresh before I leave the house in the morning but before the day ends, meaning afternoon-ish, my face would be all yucky and my make up would be runny (gross? I know).

But I think I may have found the perfect one...

It’s M.A.C Prep+Primer

My mum got it for me a few days back so I decided to try it out on Friday. 

I applied Prep + Prime Line Filler and Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone (both £15 each) over my regular moisturiser, I applied the line filler first to any noticeable wrinkle areas, I don't have many but for me this meant the outer corners and under my eyes mainly.

The formula rather thick, creating sort of a top layer anywhere I applied it. 

Next I applied Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone to my T-zone, as the instructions suggest.  The texture of this product was definitely lighter and applied on like a dream.  For all you ladies with oilier complexions, skin refined zone is an oil-free product with a soy-based emulsion that helps to minimize pores and keep shine at bay.

My foundation went on right after and I could tell that the makeup looked smoother on my skin and didn’t sink into my pores hardly at all.  I’m definitely loving both products, especially on those days where I don’t wear much makeup and really want my good skin to shine through.

So it’s a definite must-have, well, at least for me. 

Or if you have your own favourite primers, please share them !

Love Holly

xoxo

Pucker up

Thought I would do a quick post sharing the new lipstick iv just bought. Of course, it’s a MAC lipstick as I personally think they are the ultimate brand for a good quality. So i decided to try out the  ‘Impassioned’ lip colour and wow it is very vivid pink. It is also an amplified formula meaning the lipstick is really pigmented. Im kind of scared of bright lips so this was always going to be a test run for me but i must say i lurvvee it!!  I’ve tried a lot of pink lipsticks from various brands but this one is defiantly amazing and ticking all the boxes!


I bought this lipstick like a few month back and have only just found it and i think it was £12.00 but unfortunately the prices have increased and the lipsticks now cost £13.50. Although it is quite expensive, this lipsticks last me a LONG time ha If you don’t own anything from MAC and are wanting to try it out, I would definitely recommend a lipglss more than a stick as your first product.


Pucker Up! 

Her Daydreams

Holly

xoxo