MAC Fix + Stay Over Alcohol Free Setting Spray

 

As the festive season begins you may find yourself looking for ways to prolong your makeup as you hit the after-work Christmas parties.

Lucky for you then that MAC have just launched their brand new Fix+ Stay Over Spray.

 

 

This revolutionary new alcohol-free setting spray provides weightless hydration while effortlessly setting your makeup for up to 16 hours of long-lasting wear.

Perfect for taking you through both day and night, this innovative makeup must-have uses microscopic film-former particles with a super fine mist spray pump to deliver weightless, effortless even application.

Housed within a sleek, chic, fuss free white bottle with a funky hot pink lid, the formula has been enriched with antioxidants to protect against environmental aggressors such as pollution and blue light.

 

 

The new alcohol free formula is gentle on your skin, making it suitable for even us sensitive skinned lovelies and its ultra-fine application means it feels weightless on your skin.

Because it offers hydration, it helps to freshen your makeup throughout the day, locking in its true colour to keep you looking tip top all day and all evening long.

To use, simply close your eyes and your mouth then holding the bottle approximately 25-30cm away from your skin, press the pump firmly to release the mist and evenly spritz it across your face.

Then that’s it!

 

 

The job’s a good un and you can rest assured that your makeup will look as good come 10pm as it did at 10am.

In fact, in a consumer test 94% of participants said that it helped their foundation stay true to colour throughout the day and 95% agreed that the mist felt weightless on their skin.

As someone with oily/combination skin I always find myself needed a setting spray to help lock in my makeup as it can tend to melt throughout the day, requiring frequent powdering which can leave my face looking cakey.

 

 

Previous mists I’ve tried have aggravated my skin and left it feeling uncomfortable tight, much like I imagine it would had I spritzed hair spray onto my skin but I am thrilled to say this is certainly not the case with the new Fix + Stay Over.

My skin feels comfortable and looks fresh.

It’s a winner for me!

MAC’s new Fix + Stay Over Alcohol Free Setting Spray is available to purchase in store and online now and costs £26 for a 100ml bottle.

M.A.C Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour

 Discover a new way to enjoy a flawless matte lip look with M.A.C’s Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour.

Housed in sleek, curvaceous, frosted tubes the vibrant colour captured inside radiates out, tempting you into indulgence.

 

Unlike many matte lip products, as you may have guessed this product is a liquid lipstick.

Unlike other liquid lipsticks, these gems feature a decadent, whipped, mousse-like texture to comfort and nourish your lips while imparting serious long-lasting colour.

Due to its whipped composure the fluid is almost weightless in texture and feels wonderfully soft and smooth on your lips.

The applicator enhances this experience thanks to its soft, hourglass shaped tip which hugs your lips, allowing for precise application.

The formula features a soft-focus, high impact matte look with colours that stay true throughout the day.

 

Matte lips can be tricky to pull off as they can sometimes leave your lips feeling like all the moisture has been sucked out of them, leaving them looking flat, dry and feeling uncomfortable.

Not so here. Firstly, its feather-light texture doesn’t feel heavy on your lips and secondly the formula has been enriched with Vitamin E to condition and hydrate your lips.

 

They feature a blend of powders and emollient properties which together result in a cushiony, flexible wear.

Thanks to the highly pigmented nature of the product, one gentle sweep across your lips is all you need to leave you with a beautiful look.

It doesn’t crease, flake or fade, much like a stain, but unlike a stain it provides a really powerful pop of colour.

I was thrilled to try out three of the shades from the collection of over 22, spanning berries, nudes, oranges, pinks and of course, reds.

I absolute adore Burning Love.

 

This intense, deep berry shade is just ever-so-flattering and perfect for making a statement.

Escandalo is equally stunning and perfect for long, sunny, warm days thanks to it coral-esq look.

Moderately warm-toned with a satin finish, it is fun, vibrant and bold.

Meanwhile, A Little Tamed is the most perfect every day wear colour, boasting a mid –tone pink with yellow undertones.

Soft, warm and understated it is ever-so pretty.

These liquid colours are genuinely so comfortable to wear and their blurring effect helps to perfect lips.

The liquid doesn’t settle in the creases of your lips and the precision applicator allows you to create a really bold, exquisite finish.

Matte has never looked or felt so good.

M.A.C’s Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour’s are available now and cost £19 each.

M.A.C Velvet Teddy matte lipstick

 Every now and then you come across a beauty product that you instantly fall in love with and simply couldn't imagine being without. 

I was recently introduced to the most stunning lipstick from a gorgeous mum friend and I can't believe I hadn't tried it before.

This lip colour is the iconic M.A.C Velvet Teddy matte lipstick (£17.50)

This decadent, creamy rich lipstick formula offers a high colour payoff with a chic, on trend no-shine matte finish.

I'll be honest, I've not considered this shade before as I tend to stick to my go-to shades of pink, berry and reds which I feel suit my pale skin and dark hair.

However, after seeing Velvet Teddy on my friend and seeing how stunning it was I just had to try it for myself. 

Velvet Teddy (god I love this cute name!) is a moderately warm toned, pale brown shade with a soft matte finish.

In fact, this shade is so iconic that it is actually the product that made M.A.C famous!

A wearable, universally flattering shade, with a rich, soft formula provides a bold, stunning look if worn alone or brings an entire makeup look together.

Whether you're in the school run or glamming up for a big night out, Velvet Teddy's got your back!

M.A.C Velvet Teddy is available now and costs £17.50. 

M.A.C Frosted Firework Flashing Ice Extra Dimension Skinfinish Trio

 Step into Christmas with dazzling illumination thanks to M.A.C.

Say hello to their stunning new Frosted Firework Flashing Ice Extra Dimension Skinfinish Trio.

This dazzling limited edition palette features three captivating pressed highlighters in a selection of stunning, wearable shades.

 

 

Housed within a compact, gun metal case with a flash of silver holographic flare the luxurious powders have been embossed with radiant firework designs to catch both the light and you eye.

Available in either light or medium-deep shades, there is a palette for every skin tone.

Given my milky white complexion I opted for the Light palette which contains the following shades;

 

 

There She Glows: A bright, iridescent light gold

Glitzed Out: A frosty white with multi-colored pearl pigments

Out On The Tinseltown: A light pink with pink and gold pearl

 

 

Soft, silky and finely milled the powders feature a featherlight texture that glides effortlessly across your skin.

Offering a subtle shimmer, theres no glitter here so whether you’re after a soft, natural day-time glow or a strong evening look you’re covered.

Easy to blend and build, you can glow as much as your heart desires.

 

 

Apply to your cheek bones, brow bones and any other area that naturally catches the light that you wish to illuminate for a stunning lit-from-within glow.

You can even mix the three shades for a truly bespoke illumination.

 

 

The M.A.C Frosted Firework Flashing Ice Extra Dimension Skinfinish Trio is available now in light or medium/deep and each palette costs £30.

M.A.C Starring You Holiday Collection

Stars will be born this party season thanks to the absolutely stunning M.A.C Holiday Collection.

Starring You is a comprehensive and jaw droppingly beautiful collection of products to dazzle and delight with an array of captivating and eye catching shades.

Inspired by the celebratory season and holding the twinkling star as key, this glittering line up of beauties offers out of this world, unparalleled glamour, glitz and sparkly to ensure all eyes will be on you wherever you go.

Making YOU the Star of the show the spellbinding collection features an array of items from soft, subtle, shimmery hues to bold, bright and vivid products with intense, multidimensional colour pay off.

The collection is united by its exquisite packaging design which runs through the line.

Featuring a chic, shiny black packaging with a gradient of eye catching, twinkling multi-coloured glitter the products are reminiscent of a clear, dark night sky filled with enchanting, sparkling stars.

The M∙A∙C logo has been transformed into an ever so on-trend, rose gold which looks both modern and beautifully feminine set against the back drop of the enchanting glitter and dark blackness.

Each and every item within this collection is a star in its own right.

Im not a girly, pink girl, but there’s just something that I find irresistible about the Lipglass Starring you in the wonderfully girly pink shade, Starring You (£16).

One of five holiday-exclusive shades, this gorgeous lipgloss features glass like shine without the heavy, sticky feeling of many glosses.

Enriched with jojoba oil to help soften and condition your lips, it imparts the most delicate pop of colour with a fabulous sparkle.

Perfect for wearing alone or over your favourite lip colour for extra sheen, this pretty pink gloss effortlessly smooths and nourishes lips and its buildable formula allows you to go from a sheer, subtle look to a more vibrant pink depending on your mood or occasion.

Soft, lightweight and comfortable to wear it is probably one of the only glosses id happily choose to wear thanks to its sleek, feather light formula that doesn’t feel gloopy or sticky.

Ensure that you’re the belle of every ball with the incredibly beautiful Spellbinder Shadow in shade Stairs to the Stars (£19).

This velvety rich, enchanting eyeshadow will guarantee that all eyes are on you this Christmas.

The incredibly pigmented powder features black ionised pigments that are magnetically charged. This fuses the loose powder particles together so it magically maintains its compact form.

The pay-off is a multi-dimensional, rich and captivating metallic finish.

Velvety soft yet creamy in texture, this decadent shadow is a fabulous deep brown, almost burgundy shade.

It is hyper pigmented so you’ll find that a little goes a long way, making it incredibly season to create an intense and magical look.

Available in four exclusive shades, its non creasing, non flaking or fading formula will ensure that you’ll want to collect them all!

For a complexion that radiates health with an ethereal glow, you’re going want to get your hands on the Opalescent Powder in Rising Star (£26.50).

This gorgeous star embossed pressed powder offers the most beautiful, high impact pearlised, warm gold glow to your skin.

Cheat your way to luminous skin with this gorgeous, soft powder which is perfect for using as a bronzer which imparts a delicate shimmer to your complexion.

Rich, creamy and highly pigmented it applies like a dream, blending effortlessly to leave skin that radiates health.

I love the tiny, iridescent pigments which offer a subtle yet perceptible shimmer to your skin, allowing you to go as light or bold as you like with your desired look.

For me, the star of the entire Starring You collection simply has to be the Kiss of Stars Lipstick in Star Struck (£19).

I mean, come on. Just look at it.

One of six sparkling and pearlised shades with and intense colour pay off, this luxurious, deliciously creamy lipstick is simply stunning.

The bullet has been embossed with an array of twinkling stars and is covered in fine, cosmic glitter stardust. 

I just cannot stop looking at it- it is without a doubt, one of those products that as beautiful as it is, you just don’t want to use for fear of ruining it!

But wear it you must.

Its silky smooth, rich and creamy texture glides across your lips effortlessly, while the pointed tip of the bullet allows for precision application.

Its high shimmer formula is special as unlike many contemporaries, this lipstick is completely smooth in texture.

You won’t experience any gritty sensations which are often apparent in glimmer lip shades, instead your lips are treated to a decadent, soft and intensely pigmented experience.

I’m sure you’ll agree that M.A.C. have totally aced it this year with this celestial collection.

M.A.C’s Starring You Holiday Collection is available now from their website.