Review: MAC Prep + Prime Skin Base Visage

This would be the only proper makeup primer I ever own or even try.

It's been a while since I started using this.

I remember at first when I got it, I really liked it. 

Then I don't want to finish it too quickly so I use it for special occasion, then suddenly I rarely use it.

Then I was in state of mind thinking that this didn't make much different.

But after a while I make myself to use it in order not to waste it.

It was a re-discovery!

Suddenly I realize my makeup when on much smoother and I really like it. Now I wear almost everyday.

pic from maccosmetics.co.uk

Description from the MAC website:-

An ultra-fluid lotion formulated with special-effect silicones. Calms and soothes the skin, blots away excess oil, and evens out skin redness. Improves the laydown and application of foundation or powder.

So it already states on the website itself, that this contains a lot of silicone. So people with skin that is sensitive or 'allergic' to silicone might want to steer clear from this product. When I put this on it remind me of Clinique Even Better Dark Spots Corrector,

 make my skin feel really smooth *it's because of the silicone*

So the silicone would help provide a smooth canvas to put on foundation smoothly and evenly. 

Appearance wise I would say it's better although not so obvious, 

feel is much much better and that I would guarantee. 

I can feel that it does blot away 'excess' oil, but it doesn't provide matte finish.

So if you're looking for ultra-matte finish, this is not it.

The texture is creamy, mousse-like and very silky and

 it does have a very very little sheen *NOT shimmer*. 

But no worries, it doesn't make your face shiny, it just give a bit of radiance and natural finish. 

Some might say it's shimmery, but I think they're just really like very very matte finish.

It has no strong smell, and it does not break me out. 
Packaging is fine, a black pump bottle. 

Price: GBP 18.50 per 30 ml bottle

In a whole I would say it's a decent primer.

Would I repurchase it? Probably, but I might be interested in trying other MAC primer. *since I am a MAC junkie*

 Rating: 4/5

ps: The Malaysia & You Gala a.k.a Malaysian Night is this weekend. I will post what I'll be wearing for the night but it's going to be after the event itself, since I would be busy, *maybe a tweet on that night*

New Year's Hauls: Topshop online, Urban outfitter, Forever 21, French Connection, Junction 1, Gap

Okay, I admit it's been a while since my last post and I should have post this early-mid February, and what do you know?? it's the March already!

Okay so this would be my New Years Haul most of the them are on sale.

So lets get started.

 Topshop online
They're actually really good and fast.  I just love this new flat I got, very basic yet with a twist. And the dress, totally versatile! I can dress it up or wear it casually!

Black Klover Golden Trim Suede Slippers GBP 15.00

Emma Dress by Goldie  GBP 25.00

Then at late January I went down to Dublin to visit my friends there, one of our friend in Czech came to Ireland so it's been a while. So while waiting for the bus, I check out Cleryl's which was on sale and I finally got my hand on Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream. There's a lot of hype going on this product.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream EUR 28.15

I admit that this was an impulse purchase, but I think this is really a good deal since they got the full size Eight Hour cream for less than it's original prize. Individual full size tube of this cost EUR 32.00 if I remember correctly. Other than the red cosmetics bag *which is plain, but very useful*, there's the lipbalm, facial moisturizer, hand lotion as well as body lotion.

Full size (50 ml) Eight Hour Cream

So that is me, spending EUR 30.00 on the first 10 minutes arriving in Dublin.

It doesn't stop there. I was suppose to join my friend from Czech to Galway, but since the trip might take too much time and I got classes the next Monday, I forgo the plan and hang out with the others in Dublin.

My friend who I believe to be my new shopping buddy brought me to Dundrum, as much as I made he spent, he also manage to make me spend.

 Okay, I heard a lot about Urban Outfitter on hauls of other blogger and vlogger, but man I never  knew that they are quite expensize. I was actually looking for a bomber with varsity style jackets as I believe it would look good on hoodies, *I like how Gain and Jo Kwon wear it on We Got Married when they went for English Classes*, and I was so please that it does look great. I am more happy when I know this was EUR100+ I believe and I just pay a fraction. Since I got it, I've been wearing this a lot!

Urban Outfitter Oversized Bomber Jacket EUR 25.00

French Connection EUR 35.00

 Then I got this, a black jumper but not too thick which mean I could wear it all year round! It got the flower details in sequins and I love it. I actually found a dark blue one with a planet details in sequins which was more appealing to me, but too bad there's damaged on it and I can't find a good one. This was EUR 80+ I think.

And finally I went to Forever 21 in the city the next day after lunch date with one of my friend at South Steak, *the pizza there is so nice! other than the steak itself*.

So there's no Forever 21 in Belfast, so I made it as an excuse to get something, so I got this top.

Forever 21 EUR 23.75

It's quite short to my liking, but I like that I can wear this with my skinnies as well my bootcuts. I found it very cool to wear this on my green motor skinny pants, kind of soft mix with harsh.

JUNCTION ONE

After the weekend at Dublin, my friends come up to Belfast the next weekend and we definitely went to Junction One. This time my aim is to get to the Cosmetic Company Outlet. I loved that place it got all the MAC old collection and sold at fraction of price.

MAC Lipliner in Mouth Off

Light coral for my orange-tone nude, since all my lipliners are pink base including MAC Spice.

MAC Eyeshadow  in Brun

I thought this was a dark grey, I was confused with the light. But oh well, it's a cool dark brown, lighter than the Showstopper which I used on my brows.

MAC Venomous Villains Eyeshadow in Vile Violet

I actually want to get MAC Fig 1, but instead I found this, which quite dark purple. Since the price is cheaper than  MAC eyeshadow or refill pan at a counter, I bought this. Plus, I like the packaging.

MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in NW25/NC30

I was back and forth in the store on whether to buy this or not. I really like that it's not white, but I do prefer it in lighter shade. Thank god, I'm not very fair, so I believe this still going to bright my waterline, which I think it's good enough. Now, I don't really used my white pencil, hehe.

Gap Premium Skinny 

I went to GAP for a bit, and suddenly decide to get another pair of GAP Premium Skinny, this time I got in one size smaller since the last time I bought it just doesn't look skinny enough for me. It's medium-dark blue wash, but this is what they call 'sulphur' wash since it does have a bit of yellow tone.

Reebok black trainers

Last but not least a shoe. I was prancing around Junction 1 to kill time then I found this shoes, cost GBP6.00 and I just couldn't say no. Haha! anyway, other than my hi-tops sneakers I don't really have a decent sport shoes... Well this really isn't my style, despite that I'm into sneakers this is not really what I would love... but I guess, nevermind... since it's a cheap Reebok. 

Update: Ok, I turned 22 last Sunday. Yeay! Happy birthday to me! I did some reflection on my life since I turned 21 and it does feel a bit different. But to be honest, I didn't get to reflect much since it's the busy week as Malaysia & You Belfast is coming up... so I'm going to save this for later, I guess.