MAC Haul

MAC 109
MAC 217
MAC blush in Peaches
MAC select moisturecover concealer in NW35

I went to the MAC store yesterday and picked up 4 items..I finally got a MAC blush..my first MAC blush:)....I got MAC 109 and MAC 217 brushes. I can now strike off 2 things from my wish list....OMG I love these brushes...can't wait to use them..I still haven't washed them yet. My MAC 109 brush barrel is kinda lose..I think I will go to the store again and exchange with another new one. Did anyone of you experience this with any of your MAC brushes?

I did not want a pink blush as I already have some non-MAC pink blushes..I asked the MA for a warm matte blush and she recommended Gingerly and Peaches. She applied both on me and I liked peaches better than Gingerly..Gingerly was more dark and since I have oily skin the MA said it might get more darker with time. I was hoping to get Sunbasque because of the great reviews on Makeupalley..However the MA said Sunbasque has too much shimmer in it. So I finally decided to get peaches..

MAC blush in Peaches

Then I got a NW concealer for my undereyes. My shade is NW35 and I got the Select Moisture Cover. I tried Select cover up as well but did not like it..it looked totally unnatural on me. I am currently using Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Beige Medium. I am thinking of doing a comparison between this and my new MAC concealer later.
I also got samples of Prep and Prime and Prep and Prime Face Protect SPF 50. I have combination skin.. more on the oilier side. I really hope one of these controls the oiliness and keeps my face matte. I am planning to get the full sized one if it works out for me.

Mini Haul from Shoppers

Today I went to Shoppers after work and got the following



L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Black Brown ($9.99 CDN)
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Beige Medium 2-4 ($7.99 CDN)
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Metallic Shimmer ($4.49 CDN)

Everything I got was on sale..I have never tried any mascara other than black or rather blackest black. I guess if someone wants to create a more natural, not so bold eye look they can opt for black brown. I have been wanting to try this concealer for a long time and lets see how it turns out.
I love this lipstick shade. Most of the Rimmel products were on sale at Shoppers drugstore. Now that I am home I feel like I should have also got the Rimmel lipstick in Vintage..for $4.49 its an awesome deal.

Swatch of Rimmel's Metallic Shimmer

Everyday Minerals Haul

Finally I got my EDM package after 3 weeks. I was very disappointed when I came to know that I had to pay an additional $10 for customs. I had to pay $10 and collect my package from a post office outlet. All that disappointment just vanished as soon as I opened my package. This is my 2nd order from EDM. I ordered the personal custom kit this time for $34

I got 6 full size items,samples and a free gift:)..I know free gifts are amazing. They do that for ELF and Coastal Scents too. Anyhoo this is what I got

Olive Medium Intensive foundation
Sandy Medium Intensive foundation
Finishing Dust
Apple pressed powder blush
Flat top Brush
Long Handled Kabuki

Samples
Olive Med Original Glow foundation
Golden Med Intensive foundation
Olive Neutral Matte foundation
Sunlight concealer
All Smiles blush

Free Gift
Morroco Eye Shadow


Without Flash

With Flash

Tips for new buyers

*It is better to try out the samples before buying the full size. Samples are free and you just need to pay for shipping(about $4 USD)

*Always Always get the free sample when you are ordering any other item from EDM

*Be aware that you might be charged extra if it is an international order

*Check their Community->Specials section for any specials

*And most important look out for some kind of discount codes when you make the order. I got a 5% discount code from www.retailmenot.com