MAC Prep For Colour

Prep For Colour is MAC newest collection. It consists of two primers and several makeup items that would create a polished yet more natural look. MAC states that, "For flawless colour and a radiant finish, go discretely undercover. To protect your complexion and prepare it for long-lasting colour, two state-of-the-art primers: Prep + Prime Skin Brightening Serum and Face Protect SPF 50. Fast absorbing. Applies under makeup without affecting its look, texture or wear." Hmmmm...I want to know more about both of these primers. I have never tried any of the MAC primers, so maybe this collection would be a good place to start.

Here we go...

Eye Shadow - Highly pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.

- Prepped for Glamour - ashy/dirty brown (Frost)

- Hey - warm mid-tone beige (Veluxe Pearl)

- Sorcery - reddish mid-tone brown (Satin)

Tinted Lipglass - A unique lip gloss available in a wide variety of colours that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny, and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.

- Just Add Colour - fushcia pink (Frost)

Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50 - A skin-protecting cream with SPF 50. Applies under makeup to prime the skin for the sun. Featherweight, fast-absorbing, oil-free, invisible. Will not affect the look, texture, or long-wear integrity of your makeup. Specially formulated with an oil-absorbing powder, helps prevent oil breakthrough. Provides high-level broad spectrum sun protection. Worn daily helps guard the skin against discolouration, premature aging, dryness, and other effects of sun exposure. Suitable for all skin types.

Prep + Prime Brightening Serum - A serum formulated to instantly brighten, smooth, firm, and hydrate the skin while providing a plumper, more evenly toned complexion. Natural antioxidants help to strengthen the skin against UV-related damage, while MAC Charged Water ensures deep, long-lasting hydration.

I really want both of these two serums! I am vigilant about wearing a high SPF on my face everyday in warmer weather and this one seems to have added oil control and smoothing benefits. The Brightening Serum also looks like an item that I must have. During the changing of the seasons, my skin always suffers from dullness and I am always on the look out for more products to get rid of the gray pallor. I also love that it has antioxidants in and the Charged Water for hydration. Honestly, my skin needs all of the above so I am seeing some great potential for these two products.

I have been more into testing out new skincare lately then getting into color but I do want to pick up the Eye Shadow in Hey. It should work well with many of the shades that I already own.

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