Perfect your Summer Face with MAC Fix+ Rose.

I don’t know what’s up with my skin lately. It used to be an oil slick, but recently I’ve been having dry combination skin. What this means is, when I put on my powder… well, it looks overly powdery. Not cute, right?

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MAC Fix+ Rose

MAC Fix+ Rose (Limited Edition, but still available at MAC online) came to my rescue. I have been using this every single time I do my makeup since I got it. Yes, yet another step to my already makeup routine. But it is oh. so. WORTH IT.

Perfect dewy finish.

From the MAC website: “Our popular Fix+ enhanced with rose water. Formulated from spring water, rich in added minerals, this aromatic mist refreshes, hydrate, and conditions the skin while acting as a perfect finishing fix for makeup. Smells great, too. Limited edition.”

I can see why so many people like this so much. I present to you Exhibit A. I’m in yellow with my gorgeous cousins.

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(By the way, who knew yellow was so flattering on Asian skin? I need to buy more yellow tops.)

But wait… how do I use it?

There are many ways to use it. After you finish applying your makeup:

  • Spritz all over your face, then use a skunk/stippling brush to stipple it into the skin.
  • What I do: spray my skunk brush and stipple all over.

I’ve also seen it used to intensify the colour of eye shadows or eyeliner by wetting the brush first.

This is a definite holy grail for me. And yes, it does really smell good. Pure luxury. Rating: A+++++.

Beauty Spree of Massive Proportions.

Warning: shiny sparkly stuff ahead!

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MAC Blush in Style
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MAC Fix+ Rose, 20% off from F&F Sale
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MAC Liquidlast Liner in Electrolady, 20% off from F&F Sale
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MAC Holiday 2008 Smokey Eyes Palette, US$26.75 at CCO
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Crabtree & Evelyn Scrub: an old standby, US$5 marked down from $10! and Body Butter, US$3
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Crabtree & Evelyn Candle, US$5 marked down from $24 (because I can! :P )
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Fly Girl Pigments in Hex (glittery black *love*) and Grape Soda
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Sally Hansen Carmindy Blush in Orchid: amazing on tanned skin!
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Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze Facial Moisturizer
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Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Covet, US$6 marked down from $13 at Duty Free
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Urban Decay Heavy Metal Set, US$3 marked down from $26 at Duty Free

My Recent No-Fail Summer Look.

Hi everyone! I’m blogging from Washington state, where we are visiting family. Today I wanted to take some time and talk about my makeup routine these days, and the products I use.

Summer’s all about the fresh, glowy skin; never heavy or overdone. This has been my routine lately. Super low maintenance look, which is a big deal for someone who likes dolling it up. I’m really enjoying the low key look though.

Super Natural…

  1. On a clean face, start with sunscreen all over your face and neck. I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100+ with Helioplex for maximum protection. If you can’t reapply sunscreen on your face during the day, you might as well go as high an SPF as you can to stay protected longer.
  2. Once that’s dry, I conceal any unevenness or redness with COVER FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation SPF 30 with a concealer brush. Blend away with a stiff foundation brush.
  3. Set your makeup with powder. My favourite right now is MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural for a natural finish.
  4. For a pop of colour, I apply a peach blush like MAC Style on the apples of my cheeks.
  5. To really make your makeup last with a natural glow, finish with MAC Fix+ (I use Fix+ Rose, Limited Edition) on a stippling brush and stipple on to the face.
  6. Quickly fill your brows, curl your lashes, and swipe on some lipgloss!

This whole process shouldn’t really take more than 5 minutes.

Have More Time?

  • Eyes: I am loving coppery-golden eyeshadow all over the lid, with grey liner smudged on the top and bottom lash lines. Finish off the eyes with your favourite mascara.
  • Lips: Go bold and go orange! Lipstick will give you the most impact, but for those who are colour shy, use an orangey lip gloss instead.

I’ll post some face pictures some other time, but I hope you stay protected from the sun, have fun, and stay pretty!