#MAC PREP AND PRIME LIP

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MAC Prep + Prime Lip, 0.05 Ounce, Multicolor

A color-free lipstick base that adds light moisture, smooths, and refines the look of lips.

Oil-free; fragrance-free.

Dermatologist-tested.

Item Package Weight: 1.7 ounces. Read More

[georgiapeach30513]

Random makeup ask - sending here in case anyone else has this question as well.

Ya gurl is hella pale. Like super pale👻. I can’t not wear lipstick/colour if I’m wearing my contacts because then I’m just seethrough. At least with glasses it creates a contrast.

BUT - I hate reapplying or it fades etc. I want a lipstain type thing that will last, be some colour, and then I can just balm/gloss most of the day.

Any reco’s?💄

Oddly enough, lip stains aren’t my favorite 🫣 they can tend to dry your lips out. However, there’s a new product from Charlotte Tilbury called Airbrush Flawless Matte Lip Blur that is AMAZING!

Now, a trick for lips though, it’s what I do on my brides; Mac Prep & Prime lip primer, a lipliner (I do love the MAC ones), blend the liner out, and then add a later of lipstick (again, MAC is my favorite) take a tissue, and blot the lips and then add another layer.

Matte lips last longer. Glossy/satin lips last less amount of time. Also with glosses, the stickier, the longer they last. Ultimately, there’s not this incredible amazing product that will last forever on your lips. But that lipstick trick, I wear MAC’s Cherry liner and Ruby Woo lipstick, and made it through a charity event with champagne and food for a few hours. Not to mention talking.

[jhtreasures]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: MAC PREP + PRIME LIP BASE PRIMER .05 OZ / 1.7 G FULL SIZE *100% AUTHENTIC.

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LOTD: MAC Lustreglass Lipstick in Ready Teddy (Forever Teddy, 2024) with Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm in 10 Nude Delhi. #Scentoftheday Lucky EDP by Dior.

It's the last of my first impressions reviews (sorry there's been delays, it's taken longer than I expected to compile each post). So, I'll be honest, I don't know what's going on with MAC in the UK at the moment. They're not trying, I'll tell you that. The Lunar New Year collection which is always a highlight for me consisted (here) of 2 products, one being a repackaged mascara from the main line. That does not a "collection" maketh in my opinion. Christmas was at best lacklustre and a shambles as usual (the only piece I wanted was the blue sparkling lip balm and of course it didn't launch with everything else and I pulled my hair out speaking to live chat "you can keep checking the 'new in' section", duh, why didn't I think of that). There's so many other products/collections I see on social media that we never even get here (glad I didn't hold my breath for that zodiac range or I wouldn't be here writing this now)! So when I spied these Teddy Forever pieces on Notino months ago and discovered it was a new collection and instead of the MAC website getting it, they wrote a blog post on 'Teddy' products that you could buy, but not the new ones that were clearly supposed to support the blog piece, I just bought them from Notino when I had the chance because I wasn't sure we'd ever get them here.

The packaging looked so lovely (actually it's very light and cheap feeling in person, but pretty looking nonetheless). I bought both lipsticks, a Lustreglass (above left) and Retro Matte (right) and the Lipglass (middle), but didn't get the liquid lip colour and lipliner. There's also a palette for face and eyes (at an eye-watering £49) which MAC do have and then setting spray, mascara and Prep + Prime Lip in special packaging along with a couple of eyeliners, all of which MAC don't appear to be carrying here. It's the lip products I was most interested in anyway. Okay, essay aside, let's get onto that. These products are inspired of course, by Velvet Teddy lipstick, one of MAC's best sellers. I personally feel these are leaning more into Marrakesh than VT though. I was aware of the more reddish tone to them before I bought them. In the swatches I'd say they look a reddish-brown, but in the bullet and on the lips, certainly Ready Teddy (the only one I've tried so far) is more of a brownish-red.

The Lustreglass finish has a glossy-sheen to it and is a little more sheer than other finishes (though I find not as sheer as the older Lustre formula), but the colour was easily built up to opaque. The point of the lipstick seems longer and sharper than older MAC lippies, so it's super precise. The Lipglass in this collection is hella pigmented as you can see, I might need a liner with that one as it's bleeding in the swatches. The gloss/balm I chose to wear with RT actually made the lipstick underneath disappear from everywhere but the edges of my mouth, so I blotted most of it off and reapplied just the lipstick. This post turned into more of a MAC debate than the specific lipstick, but I've needed to get all that off my chest for a good while now, so thank you for making it this far x

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Easy make-up hacks to elevate mature skin

Our beauty routine can get stuck in a rut while we change our wardrobe in tune with the seasons. It's easy to do, especially if you feel comfortable with the same old products and techniques. "One of the questions I get asked a lot about as a makeup artist, is how best to wear makeup over the age of 40," says Carly Utting, senior artist at cosmetic company MAC. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carly Utting (@mac_carlyutting) "And truth be told, this will look differently than it did when you were 20." As an over-40 makeup artist and wearer, Utting uses makeup to enhance her features, making them smoother, plumper, or more defined. "As we age, the tone of your skin changes and we tend to loose pigmentation in the lips and cheeks, so this is where I focus on when styling a makeup look for an over-40s client," highlights Utting. Skin prep Skin Prep Aimee Connolly, makeup artist and founder of Sculpted by Aimee, says: "Regardless of your age, a great makeup day always begins with your a skin prep." This is the first step in elevating mature skin "Makeup will apply more seamlessly when using the right base products for your skin concerns – for all skin, hydration is key, and particularly as we age." Before you grab your makeup bag, Connolly says to give your skin the drink it needs with a silky-smooth serum and hydrating moisturizer. Sculpted By Aimee HydraGlo, $34 She suggests a hydrating serum infused with the all-important, skin-boosting ingredient hyaluronic acid for lasting luminosity. Paired with a ceramide-rich daily moisturizer, Connolly says the skin barrier will be strengthened, and moisture will be locked in. "This will prolong your makeup while still keeping your skin hydrated." Foundation MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation $46 "Selecting the best foundation for my skin has been a little like finding my perfect pair of jeans!" says Utting. I've trialed so many over the last couple of years, and my main advice would be to opt for a serum-like foundation or a foundation with lots of skin-care ingredients." She continues: "These foundations not only add radiance and even out the skin, but they treat the skin while you're wearing it." Powder View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury ❤️ (@sofiatilbury) "When powdering the skin, opt for blurring, finely milled powder," advises Utting. She suggests MAC Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless Loose Powder for 40+ skin. "This formula will softly blur fine lines and texture, to create a smooth, even base, particularly when applied with a soft medium-sized brush," explains Utting. MAC Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless Loose Powder, $36 "Packing too much powder onto fine lines can enhance them, but softly brushing powder with a brush works wonders at disguising them!" Blush MAC Glow Play Blush, So Natura $33 Utting says she adores adding a creamy, radiant color to the cheek on 40+ skin. She suggests MAC Glow Play blushers in So Natural and Blush Please for a beautiful flush of color to the cheek. "The formula lends itself perfectly to a skin that requires a little extra TLC, says Utting. "Bouncy and playful, it adds a luminous, healthy, youthful shine." Sculpted By Aimee Cream Luxe Blush $21 Meanwhile, Connolly says Sculpted by Aimee Cream Luxe Blush in Dusty Rose is her go-to shade: "It will add a natural rosy tint to the apples of the cheeks and tip of the nose, without appearing too strong in colour." Lips MAC Prep + Prime Lip, $23 Utting says a lip primer will smooth out fine lines that form on your lips over time. "This means that when you apply your lipstick, your lips look more even and fuller." She says this should be followed by a lip liner in two or three shades darker than your natural lip shade. "Pushing the boundaries of your natural lip line to enhance the shape is a wonderful way of achieving a fuller pout." Texture-wise, Utting says a soft shine on the lips enhances the shape, so she recommends glossing over the top of any lip shade. She suggests going for super creamy glosses that are not sticky, so they stay put and add a beautiful shine. Eyes "Long-lasting cream eye products will always be my go-to choice when creating eye makeup for 40+ clients," says Utting. I particularly love a soft sheen to brighten and lift the eyes. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot, Groundwork $26 Connolly adds, "To create an eye-opening effect while maintaining a youthful appearance, opt for natural bronze eyeshadow applied across the eyelid." Sculpted By Aimee Brighten & Define Eyeliner Duo, $16.15 "Enhance definition with a creamy brown kohl liner, particularly suitable for a softer defined eye." She suggests an eyeliner duo with a nude shade on the opposite end. "Which is ideal for brightening the waterline, instantly rejuvenating the eyes." Sculpted by Aimee My Mascara Brown $18 Connolly adds: "Consider switching to a brown mascara, for a softer approach to volumising lashes." Read the full article

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: MAC Lip Kit Red.

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[warpaintt]

wedding makeup

prep: cerave moisturizing lotion, dr jart+ cicapair tiger grass color correcting treatment

primer: rare beauty always an optimist pore diffusing primer

foundation: bobbi brown skin foundation stick in neutral sand applied with a domed kabuki powder brush and blended with a beauty sponge

concealer: nars radiant creamy concealer in ginger applied with the applicator and blended with a beauty sponge; kiko milano new universal concealer stick in 09 - dark neutral applied straight to the face and blended with a beauty sponge.

setting powder: clinique stay matte sheer pressed powder in 03 - stay beige and 04 - stay honey applied to problem areas with a powder puff and blended out to the rest of the face with a big fluffy powder brush

contour/bronzer: rare beauty warm wishes effortless bronzer stick in power brush / fenty beauty cheeks out freestyle cream bronzer in macchiato applied with an angled face brush

blush: kiko milano velvet touch creamy stick blush in 07 - rose applied to a domed kabuki brush and blended out with beauty sponge

highlighter: fenty beauty match stix shimmer skinstick stick illuminator in starstruck applied and blended with fingers

eyebrows: nyx fill & fluff brow pencil in 07 - expresso and sephora collection shape & set clear brow gel

lips: maybelline new york superstay ink crayon in 100 - reach higher; fenty beauty gloss bomb cream in fenty glow; maybelline new york color sensational made for all lipstick in mauve for me; almost lipstick lip balm in black honey.

eyeshadow primer: fenty beauty pro filt'r instant retouch concealer in 170, applied with applicator and blended with fingers; set with clinique stay matte sheer pressed powder in 03 - stay beige

eyeshadow: rare beauty stay vulnerable liquid eyeshadow in stay neutral applied with applicator and blended with finger; tarte tartelette in bloom amazonian clay eyeshadow palette applied with blending eyeshadow brush, detail eyeshadow brush and packing eyeshadow brush.

eyeliner: kiko milano everlasting kajal eye pencil in total black

mascara: clinique high impact mascara in 01 black

setting spray: urban decay all nighter setting spray (mac prep + prime fix+ finishing spray?)

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: MAC PREP + PRIME LIP BASE PRIMER .05 OZ / 1.7 G FULL SIZE *100% AUTHENTIC.

[thehayleytake]

Ok, let’s talk about red lipstick…

Of all colors, it can be the most intimidating.

With Covid, many of us have ditched lipstick because it gets messed up underneath unwanted masks.

It’s like our lips have taken an extended sabbatical and are completely unfamiliar with the concept of lipstick at all.

Makeup companies have been shutting down due to this.  Literally.

Nonetheless, whether an outfit is neutral, monochrome or anything in-between, red lipstick instantaneously elevates any look to next level status, working like your most flattering pair of jeans or little black dress.

It can be your beauty secret weapon- one that not only beautifully finishes any look but also delivers a strong sense of confidence.

Here are my favorite red lipsticks, at different price points and various finishes.

MAC Ruby Woo

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One of the most legendary lipsticks ever created and with a cult following across the globe, Ruby Woo has become MAC’s best-selling lipstick in the United States with seven tubes sold every minute. Released in 1999 and adapted from previously top selling formula Russian Red, it became highly coveted by makeup artists to celebrities and consumers, including Janet Jackson and Rita Ora.   It has blue undertones and a matte finish. Many people have called this lipstick the “perfect red.”  Despite its wining points, this lipstick is known to be a “dryer” lipstick when applied and is recommended to have products applied preceding it in the following order- a lip scrub, lip balm, a coordinating pencil, and then finally the Ruby Woo to finish.  MAC Prep and prime works amazingly to prep the lips, and the MAC lip pencil in Cherry coordinates incredibly well with Ruby Woo on top.

Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick in 999

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Also referred to as “Iconic”, this is a reformulated shade inspired by the reds paired with Christian Dior’s couture dresses in his 1953 fashion show with three sold every hour in the U.S.  The 999 shade is known to look great on every skin tone, and it comes in four finishes: a velvet, matte, satin, and a metallic.  The satin shade is transferrable and does not stay like a liquid lipstick- you will have to reapply after meals and throughout the day.  The velvet has a very creamy feel to it, and the matte is a comfortable matte- it is moisturizing and won’t dry out your lips.  The formula is lightly scented.  If you liked the color, it also comes a liquid lipstick called the Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Transfer-Proof Lipstick in the shade 999 Forever Dior, which is known for is non-budging formula.

Nars Lip Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl  

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Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl is a must to add to your lipstick library due to its truly unique shade –few colors are like it.  It has a fuchsia-pink undertones that that make it incredibly eye catching.  The shade also comes in the PowerMatte Lip Pigment formula and the Air Matte Lip Color.   Taylor Swift, known for her love of red lipstick, is a fan of this one as well- she famously wore it to the Met Gala in 2014.  It is also available on Amazon for the severely discounted $19- a big break from the retail price of $27.

SEPHORA COLLECTION Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick 01 Always Red

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I noticed this one on a friend many years ago, and she said, “Its only $15 at Sephora, and it’s the Sephora brand!” It is a blue-red undertone liquid lipstick with major staying power (through meals) with incredibly creamy formula, flattering all skin tones with very few reapplications.  If you are the type of person who just starting out your lipstick wardrobe or is not wanting to invest very much but is wanting superb quality all the same- this is your go to.  It is Sephora’s best-selling liquid lipstick, and it also comes in 86 other colors, in case you really like it. 

Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lip Colour in Rouge Louboutin 001M 

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If looking for the ultimate luxurious red lip for yourself or a fantastic gift for the person who has everything luxurious under the sun, go no farther- Christian Louboutin’s Velvet Matte lipstick in Rouge Louboutin 001M is your best pick.  At $90 for one lipstick, few can justify this purchase- and to re purchase.  But after many try this lipstick, a surprising number are converted- it becomes a must have in their collection, and they never go back.  A true work of art itself- each tube is an ornately decorated pendant with a gorgeous cap that looks like hybrid between turret and a crown.  It is hung by a ribbon on the cap, so you can decide if you want to wear it out on the town or use it like art for next year’s Christmas Tree.  It is known as the best-selling red lip in Paris, and it won the Allure Best of Beauty award in 2019 and has a long-lasting and comfortable formula.  

Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Color in Red Ribbon

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The British makeup artist, with the celebrity following of Kiera Knightly, Rihanna, Rosie Huntington Whitley, Duo Lipa, Winnie Harlow, and Victoria Beckham (just to name a few), Lisa Eldridge has been a tour de force in all aspects of makeup artistry.  After first starting her YouTube channel in 2010 with outpouring success, she started her own makeup line in 2018 by launching a limited-edition collection of True Velvet lipsticks that sold out within seconds. The Velvet Ribbon shade, a red that was the first to launch, which was an immediate sell out.  The highly pigmented shade has a finish that looks exactly like velvet fabric but on the lips. The packaging Is luxurious, coming in retro metallic brushed gold with Lisa’s initials embossed on the cap.   The shade also comes in a matching lip liner, which she has made a slight shade deeper than the lips.  

Her beauty channel is one of the best on YouTube- she keeps it fresh by doing trendy looks on herself while also featuring looks on celebrities and guest artists.  An emerald green eye look created for Emma Roberts and replicated on Lisa’s channel is outstanding- it is a saturated green with smoked-out grey edges for a truly edgy look.  Another look worth watching is the recreation of Adele’s signature look, which includes the breakdown of her famous winged eyeliner, step by step.

Sephora is in the middle of their Spring sale, with Beauty Insiders, VIBs, and ROUGE levels all having access to the sale through tomorrow, April 11th with the code SAVESPRING.  

Sephora Brand Products are all 30% off - the liquid lipstick comes from $15 down to $10.50.  

All of these lipsticks except for the MAC’s Ruby Woo and Lisa’s lipsticks will be included in the sale.

At Ulta, the Ruby Woo gets Double Points through the end of today.  

The Ruby Woo is available in a Matte Lipstick Prep and Prime set with the Primer and the Ruby Woo together for $25- a great deal (the primer is $20 and the lipstick is $19 individually)

What are your favorite red lipsticks? I would love to hear your thoughts!

[fashioneditswebsite]

Easy make-up hacks to elevate mature skin

Our beauty routine can get stuck in a rut while we change our wardrobe in tune with the seasons. It's easy to do, especially if you feel comfortable with the same old products and techniques. "One of the questions I get asked a lot about as a makeup artist, is how best to wear makeup over the age of 40," says Carly Utting, senior artist at cosmetic company MAC. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carly Utting (@mac_carlyutting) "And truth be told, this will look differently than it did when you were 20." As an over-40 makeup artist and wearer, Utting uses makeup to enhance her features, making them smoother, plumper, or more defined. "As we age, the tone of your skin changes and we tend to loose pigmentation in the lips and cheeks, so this is where I focus on when styling a makeup look for an over-40s client," highlights Utting. Skin prep Skin Prep Aimee Connolly, makeup artist and founder of Sculpted by Aimee, says: "Regardless of your age, a great makeup day always begins with your a skin prep." This is the first step in elevating mature skin "Makeup will apply more seamlessly when using the right base products for your skin concerns – for all skin, hydration is key, and particularly as we age." Before you grab your makeup bag, Connolly says to give your skin the drink it needs with a silky-smooth serum and hydrating moisturizer. Sculpted By Aimee HydraGlo, $34 She suggests a hydrating serum infused with the all-important, skin-boosting ingredient hyaluronic acid for lasting luminosity. Paired with a ceramide-rich daily moisturizer, Connolly says the skin barrier will be strengthened, and moisture will be locked in. "This will prolong your makeup while still keeping your skin hydrated." Foundation MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation $46 "Selecting the best foundation for my skin has been a little like finding my perfect pair of jeans!" says Utting. I've trialed so many over the last couple of years, and my main advice would be to opt for a serum-like foundation or a foundation with lots of skin-care ingredients." She continues: "These foundations not only add radiance and even out the skin, but they treat the skin while you're wearing it." Powder View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury ❤️ (@sofiatilbury) "When powdering the skin, opt for blurring, finely milled powder," advises Utting. She suggests MAC Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless Loose Powder for 40+ skin. "This formula will softly blur fine lines and texture, to create a smooth, even base, particularly when applied with a soft medium-sized brush," explains Utting. MAC Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless Loose Powder, $36 "Packing too much powder onto fine lines can enhance them, but softly brushing powder with a brush works wonders at disguising them!" Blush MAC Glow Play Blush, So Natura $33 Utting says she adores adding a creamy, radiant color to the cheek on 40+ skin. She suggests MAC Glow Play blushers in So Natural and Blush Please for a beautiful flush of color to the cheek. "The formula lends itself perfectly to a skin that requires a little extra TLC, says Utting. "Bouncy and playful, it adds a luminous, healthy, youthful shine." Sculpted By Aimee Cream Luxe Blush $21 Meanwhile, Connolly says Sculpted by Aimee Cream Luxe Blush in Dusty Rose is her go-to shade: "It will add a natural rosy tint to the apples of the cheeks and tip of the nose, without appearing too strong in colour." Lips MAC Prep + Prime Lip, $23 Utting says a lip primer will smooth out fine lines that form on your lips over time. "This means that when you apply your lipstick, your lips look more even and fuller." She says this should be followed by a lip liner in two or three shades darker than your natural lip shade. "Pushing the boundaries of your natural lip line to enhance the shape is a wonderful way of achieving a fuller pout." Texture-wise, Utting says a soft shine on the lips enhances the shape, so she recommends glossing over the top of any lip shade. She suggests going for super creamy glosses that are not sticky, so they stay put and add a beautiful shine. Eyes "Long-lasting cream eye products will always be my go-to choice when creating eye makeup for 40+ clients," says Utting. I particularly love a soft sheen to brighten and lift the eyes. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot, Groundwork $26 Connolly adds, "To create an eye-opening effect while maintaining a youthful appearance, opt for natural bronze eyeshadow applied across the eyelid." Sculpted By Aimee Brighten & Define Eyeliner Duo, $16.15 "Enhance definition with a creamy brown kohl liner, particularly suitable for a softer defined eye." She suggests an eyeliner duo with a nude shade on the opposite end. "Which is ideal for brightening the waterline, instantly rejuvenating the eyes." Sculpted by Aimee My Mascara Brown $18 Connolly adds: "Consider switching to a brown mascara, for a softer approach to volumising lashes." Read the full article

[tjwelter]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: MAC Lip Kit Red.