MAC Simpsons Collection; First Look!

MAC seems to be coming out with collections every week. There's so many that you don't even have time to get excited about them. However, the Simpsons collection is set to be a sell out. And everyone is getting excited already!

It's set to launch in September and MAC has just released this spoiler on their twitter...

MAC Cosmetics Twitter

This collection is centred on Marge (obv). There's also been a spoiler released on @trendmood1 on instagram.

So are you excited? I'm a little disappointed there are no lipsticks but I will be picking up both blushers (fingers crossed) and maybe a lip glass. My dreams of a blue and yellow tube to fit in with my collection are shattered, but i'm looking forward to September nonetheless!

xxx

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Review- Peach Pop and Plum Pop

Have you heard a lot about Clinique Cheek Pop Blush?  

They've been out of stock for a few months but they're finally back! 

Plum Pop has been in my collection since they were first released back in February, but I've been lusting after Peach Pop ever since... 

I've now got my hands on it so thought I would let you know what I think of them. 

Firstly, lets talk about the formula... WOW!

They feel so soft, kind of creamy and not at all chalky. The pigmentation is great, as you will see in the swatches. I find it quite hard at times to get blush on my cheeks evenly, however, i've never had a problem with these. On my pale skin, Plum Pop can be quite bright. They are very buildable, so it's worth going in with a light hand and adding more as needed. The cutest feature is the flower design. I was a little concerned that this would wear off in the first few uses. In reality, I don't think it will wear off until it's nearly used up as it's engraved deeply.

At £16.50 each, they're a reasonable price for a high end blush. 

Plum Pop on the left, Peach Pop on the right.

Plum Pop and Peach Pop were the two shades that called to me. There are four shades, the others called Ginger Pop and Berry Pop. Both seemed more suited to darker skin tones to me. 

Plum Pop is more pink than plum. It is quite cool toned. It is the perfect winter shade, but I seem to be leaning more towards Peach Pop now it's summer.

Peach Pop is a pinky coral/peach. It is so pretty. I've worn this almost everyday since I got it. I think it would suit most skin tones. 

I'd definitely recommend these to anyone! They're the perfect addition to any collection as you won't have tried anything like them!

Have you been tempted by any of the Clinique Cheek Pop Blushes? What are your thoughts on them? I'd love to hear!

Lots of love 

xoxo

MAC Mineralise Skinfinish in Lightscapade; New Packaging Review!

Hi lovelies!

Long time, no blog!

My life has been pretty hectic and my brain has been destroyed by essay deadlines.

But I'm back! And I have a few ideas for the next few weeks including my Mac lipstick collection which is out of hand. 

I've added 7 more lipsticks since this picture. But I did sell the palette... So justified? Probably not... Anyway...

More about MAC, less about lipstick.

I'm sure you've heard everyone rave about how amazing MAC Mineralize Skinfinish are. I love the ones that are released with limited edition collections most but last week I decided to invest in Lightscapade- my first from the permanent line. At £23 (previously £22), they're not the cheapest, but they are worth it. 

I ordered from House of Fraser with my 10% student discount. Although I ordered at 9:40pm I was still able to collect it at 11am the next day- great service. 

When I opened the packaging, I was quite shocked...

Had I bought a fake from House of Fraser?? 

No, despite it looking like a eBay MAC fake, it was the real thing but repackaged! 

In May, MAC decided it would be a fabulous idea to change all their skinfinish products to this bulky, tacky packaging. 

Old packaging on the left, new packaging on the right.

This, of course, was my first impression. I really hated it and how it didn't match my others. I really considered asking someone on Depop to swap for an old version or to just send it back and buy a used one. 

However, I decided it wasn't worth the risk of getting scammed or receiving a fake product. And it is just packaging, the product itself is still the same. 

So now I've come to terms with the change, I don't mind it. It is sturdier; I'm a little clumsy and this feels like if it was dropped, the plastic wouldn't immediately fall out (hint hint MAC blush!).

I also love that is has a curved bottom which means that they stack on top of each other easily. 

Now for the product itself...

Lightscapade is a gorgeous shimmery white gold highlighter.

It is more suited to paler skin tones. The highlight is quite obvious, but it is very easy to blend out or build up as you require. It is quite long-lasting and it doesn't emphasise pores.

I really need to try Soft and Gentle next!

Have you tried either? Let me know in the comments! Also let me know what your favourite Mac Mineralize Skinfinish is!

Lots of love

xoxo

My nails this month <3