This month I realised that all my magazine
subscriptions had run out. I always have subscriptions because it is way waaaay
cheaper and saves you from ducking down to 7/11 in your pajamas and uggs to get
the latest copies of Harpers Bazaar and Cosmopolitan when you’re having a sick
day. Because when you have subscriptions all you have to do is pop down to
the letterbox in your pajamas and uggs to pick up your stack of the latest
magazines. So this month I organised all my 24-month subscriptions to all my
favourite magazines and with that comes the sweet little subscription gifts you
get sent for re subscribing. For re-subscribing to Cosmopolitan I got sent this
little pack from Mary Kay of three full sized products. I have previously
stated that I’m not too keen on Mary Kay as it gives me a bit of an Avon vibe; but I’m eating my words now for being such a judgmental prick because these
finds are quite divine:
Oil-Free
Eye Makeup Remover
Now this will never be as great as my holy
grail Clinique Take The Day Off but it is pretty darn amazing and I’d say it is a
dupe for the MAC eye makeup removers if anything. This Mary Kay product is
great for sensitive skin as it is fragrance free, oil free and even
ophthalmologist tested which means if you wear contact lenses you are A-Okay!
It takes off every last speck of liquid liner and waterproof mascara and
doesn’t irritate or pull at the skin. It also makes an AMAZING makeup brush
cleaner. Currently I use the Dr Brommer’s Magic Soap in Peppermint, which
cleans my brushes and leaves them smelling minty fresh. But even the magic of
Dr Brommer’s cannot get through my brushes that I’ve to apply Estee
Lauder Double Wear foundation. The staying power the formula has on the face
also applies to brushes as well, and not much can budge it. I’ve found the only
product that works to get it squeaky clean is eye makeup removers, and the Mary
Kay one does a freaking amazing job at it. It is quite the wonderful little multitasker.
Makeup
Finishing Spray
I was a pretty excited to try this as I
wanted to compare it to my beloved MAC Fix+ Spray and I was pretty surprised at
how much I actually loved this. The main reason I love the MAC version is
because of the fresh scent from the blend of cucumbers and the instant
hydration hit it provides. While it doesn’t really “set” makeup after it’s
applied, its great at rehydrating, stopping makeup having that caking effect
and defending against oil slicks mid afternoon. The Mary Kay version is the opposite.
This is a little miracle product that actually sets makeup, making sure it
doesn’t move. If you use it with a matte powder like the Maybelline Matte Maker powder
(my absolute favourite) your makeup will probably stay perfect for days. It dries super fast and doesn’t feel sticky
or heavy on the face. While the MAC Fix+ is perfect for giving that dewey
finish and breathing new life into tired makeup at 3pm, if you don’t want that
makeup to budge then Mary Kay is a great alternative. I can’t really pick a favourite
between the two as they both have their own wonderful makeup achievements!
Foundation Primer with Sunscreen SPF 15+
I found this to be a quite similar texture
and finish to Benefits Porefessional except with the added benefit of an SPF.
It is also dermatologist tested, fragrance free, oil free, suitable for
sensitive skin and non-comedogenic. This is great news for me as someone with oily acne prone skin because it won’t clog my pores or cause
breakouts. The main problem I find with primers is that they feel quite heavy
on the skin and cause me to break out. I haven’t had any problems with this
product yet but once I finish the tube I don’t think I’ll repurchase. While it
is a great product, the texture and finish are not for me. I prefer a dewey
and ultra hydrating primer and this is more of a matte velvet type finish. So
if that’s the finish you are after when it comes to makeup, then this product
will be a star for you! This also smells like fresh laundry, which I know is
bizarre since this product is meant to be fragrance free, but it truly is one
of my favourite smells.
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