Mineralize Skin Finishes (Revlon and MAC)

Mineralize skin finishes (MSF) are put on top of foundation or powder foundation and can be used all over the face or as a highlighter. I especially like to use them directly on and above my cheekbones as it adds a wonderful glow that makes my skin look healthy and dewy.

MAC sells MSFs for $28, but if you are lucky and have a CCO nearby you can get them for 30% off of $28--that wouldn't include me :*( --. Anyhoo, I was introduced to a Revlon product that is very similar to the coveted MAC MSF called Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder that sells for $14 in drug stores. Of course if you wait for those wonderful "buy one get one free" sales you can snatch one of these puppies for a mere $7. Cha ching! Score! Touchdown!

The Product:


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One lovely tidbit that I came across is that another color, Revlon Pure Confection is a dupe for MAC Lightscapade. You can read a comparison at: http://www.bleucerise.net/?tag=revlon&lang=en

Another product I am hoping to try as I have heard it also dupes MAC MSFs is Prestige Skin Loving Minerals. Has anyone tried this product? If so, I would love to hear more about it!

Disclosure:
All products are purchased by me or received in a swap unless otherwise indicated. I would never allow some ho-hum money hungry company to corrupt my opinion! ... and seriously why would they bother with someone who has less that 20 followers lol.
SKIN: NC25, MUFE 120, BE Fairly Light

My Purple Obsession

I love purples! It may be because I feel it is the only color my boring brown eyes can work besides neutrals so I wanted to share my little collection with other purple lovers.

... Boohoo! I wanted to swatch the shadows using MAC Fix+ and I guess the bottle was broken when I received it in a swap as it spilled everywhere. Clumsy me! :*(

The Collection:


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The swatches are without primer and all of them have excellent pigmentation. The pressed pigments have an unfair advantage of looking their best due to the glycerin component of pressed pigments.
My personal fave is deep purple. It is wonderful for a smokey purple look! I would love to add MAC sketch to my collection and if anyone knows of any other wonderful purple colors please let me know!

All items were purchased by me and I am in no way affiliated with any makeup company or organization.