Hi everyone! This is
my first EVER blog post! (I really hope you can’t tell) I decided for my first post
I’d write about something that I love: Makeup! I’m going to tell you about the
products I just can’t live without. Originally I had planned all my makeup
essentials to be just one post but then I realized that I had way too much to
say about these amazing products. Soooo, I decided to make a mini series
devoted to my favorite makeup products that I think all of you lovely ladies
should have. I hope you enjoy it!
MAC
Pro Longwear Concealer- $19.00
I know this seems a
little pricey but it is a godsend. Not to be
overdramatic but I don’t think I could last a single day without it. There are
16 different shades to choose from so you can definitely find a shade that
perfectly matches your skin. 16 shades can seem a little daunting so I would
suggest going to a store that sells MAC products, like Macy’s or a MAC outlet,
and talking to one of the makeup counter geniuses. Usually they can at least
help you find a good starting point and then you can test shades from there.
But if you would really rather do it by yourself, here are some tips to help
you figure it out:
1. The shades are
separated in to two main categories: NC and NW. NC stands for Neutral Cool and
is meant for people with yellowish undertones and NW, Neutral warm, works for
those with pinkish undertones. They are both pretty similar but using one with
the correct undertone could be the difference between an average match and the
perfect match.
2. Don’t be afraid to
try a bunch of different shades. You may think that you are the perfect NW
candidate but it never hurts to give NC a try too! You never know which is
going to look best on you.
3. 15 is going to be
the lightest shade and it gets darker from there. I’m pretty light skinned so I
use NC 15 and I love it.
These are both 15s but the one
on the bottom is NC and the top is NW. As you can see, they are fairly similar
but definitely different so make sure you find the one that looks the best on you.
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4. Usually people’s
first instinct is to try it out on their hand or their arm, which is good to
narrow it down to shades that look like they will work but before you buy make
sure to try it on your face. The best places to test it tend to be your jaw
line and underneath your eyes. This way you can see how it looks on your face
because your face will be a little different color then the rest of your body.
As you can see in the picture above, neither NC nor NW looks great on my arm.
That’s partially because its not rubbed in but mostly because the inside of my
arm is a different color then my face. So be sure to rub some on your face
before buying.
This is getting a
little long but I have one more tip to help you out. This is going to sound a
little weird but trust me; this will change your life. Here it is:
USE THIS LIKE A
FOUNDATION. I honestly just smear this all over my face (I don’t even use a
brush. Oops.) After you do that, you can add a little extra over problem spots.
I would suggest getting an itty-bitty dollop (you really only need to push the
button down about half way) and putting it right on the problem. Then use your
finger and lightly tap it in to your skin. The wonderful thing about this
concealer is that it doesn’t get cakey so use as many layers as you need. You
can’t even tell that it’s layered; you just see beautiful, spot free skin. I
told you this was a godsend.
Snatch this up at
your local MAC Store or a supplier like Macy’s! Or if you already know your
shade, order it here: MAC
Pro Longwear Concealer
Please remember to check
back soon for the next installment of My Makeup Essentials mini series! Thanks for reading!
xoxo Morgan
***Disclaimer***I
just wanted to let you guys know that I don’t work for any of these companies
so I’m not getting paid to praise them. I’m just a huge fan and love to talk
about them and how they’ve changed my makeup experience.
I really like the coverage in this concealer but unfortunately it creases and looks a bit dry under my eyes, so I only use it on blemishes. x
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How lovely are the ladies at MAC counters?! They always make me want to improve my makeup game.
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