What I gained from my mom's Australia trip :D

Okay, couple of weeks back, my mom went to Australia. At first I was sad cause she wasn't gonna be around for almost a week, but when she got home, boy was I thrilled! Haha! So this is what she got me, and what I think of them so far. :)

Nars blush in Orgasm

Pros:

• Very natural looking, despite the fact that it's a shimmer blush.
• It's perfect for a clean, polished, pristine look.
• Very elegant looking, and very subtle.
• Good for a simple night look that looks minimal, but with that extra kick.

Cons:

• It's acually pretty sheer, so I wouldn't use it on models for photoshoots or fashion shows.
• It really takes a lot of product to be noticeable.
• Again, it's shimmer, so despite the fact that the color is natural, it wouldn't be a good selection for a "no make up look" (could work for a "barely there look" instead)
• The container gets dirty very easily. You shouldn't put it in your makeup bag cause it catches product a lot. If you don't use it everyday, just leave it at home, in a drawer. Otherwise, keep it in the box or put it in a small ziplock bag.

Mac Sheertone blush in Peaches

Pros:

• I am SOOOOOO in love with this blush! I first got it when I was in highschool, and it really worked for me cause it has a very natural finish.
• Looks very cute on any skin tone, so you can use it on your friends too!
• Lasts really long. The last one I got, I used for 2 years, EVERYDAY before it ran out.
• You really get your money's worth. I don't know a single soul who regrets buying this blush.

Cons:

• Probably just the price. It's a bit expensive. But then again, it's MAC so you really can't expect it to be cheap.
• Oh and it's sort of flat looking, so it's really just to get a natural flush on your cheeks. If you want this shade, but some definition as well, use it with a contour and some highlight powder. More on that later. :)

Clinique "take the day off" makeup remover

(for lids, lashes and lips)

Pros:

• I first tried this cause it was a gift to me from my bestfriend, Rya. And now I absolutely love it, so I asked my mom to buy me one in a bigger container.
• Takes little product to take away all your eyeliner and mascara! (1 dip with a Q tip will do!)
• Not harsh on the eyes.
• Also cleans away excess lipstick that you thought wasn't there anymore.
• Very light fluid, so you don't get that creamy mess on your eyes that you get from cold cream.
• One small bottle will last you months. Just imagine how long the full sized bottle will last!
• Lid is very well constructed, so you can travel, and put it with the rest of your stuff without having to check on it. It's really tightly closed!

Cons:

• A bit pricey. (Though you're really gonna get your money's worth)
• The small ones are not always available, so if you want to try it, your gonna have to buy the full sized one. (You won't regret it, though. I swear!)

Mac Prep+Prime

Transparent finishing powder

Pros:

• Very light powder. It's hard to over do.
• Never gets cakey.
• Doesn't make your face lighter than it is.
• You don't need much, so it's really gonna last long.
• Hasn't caused any breakout whatsoever, possibly even made my skin better!
• Really cute, simple packaging. (I love it's black lid with glitter on it.)

Cons:

• Since it's REALLY light, you have to be careful with the container. The powder flies around all over the place. It's advisable that you just get the excess you can get from the lid. That's about all you're gonna need anyway. :)
• You can't really put it on while inside a car, cause again, it flies around to easily.

So that's about what I got. I'll try to talk about more of my other stuff next time. :) Feel free to share your thoughts if you ever do try any of these products. :)