MAC Candy Yum Yum Dupe(S)

Mac Candy Yum Yum

Think BRIGHT and NEON Pink. Mac's infamous Candy Yum Yum  is on the top of my list.  Ever since Mac came out with their Quite Cute Collection last Spring of April 2011, I couldn't stop admiring  how gorgeous CYY is.  Unluckily when it was launched here in the Philippines that time, I  wasn't able to grab at least one CYY ( as I was thinking of hoarding at least 3 tubes of this since it will be available only for a limited time).  It was my first time to really feel bad not having Mac's ultimate Pink lippie ever launched. Been crazily searching online especially on ebay.  I was close to buying a $70 worth of CYY from an online seller.  But then, I had to stop myself from being that impulsive, obsessed junkie I am.

Can you tell which lippie from the other?????

Browsing through the net, was able to read a lot of reviews that helped me find the closest dupe. So glad that  some of them are already in my stash :).  I didn't mind finding every single dupe for me to satisfy my craving for CYY.  And TADA! I've searched everywhere to find Barry M  Shocking Pink which was claimed CLOSEST dupe .  Thanks to makeuphub ! (that's their new site now - used to sell Barry M) and another was given to me by OLGA (nephew's girlfriend).  I was so thrilled to have all the dupes BUT still distressed that I don't have the REAL thing :(  And so, this was the start of a fun journey in finding all possible twinette for CYY.  (this meant trying out all pink lippies from local to international brands ----SHOPPING !!!!)

With Flash

L-R:  Stila  longwear lip color in Exhilarating,  Maybelline Fuchsia Fever, Milani in Rosehip, Barry M  52 Shocking Pink,
Wet & Wild 511B Nouveau Pink, Lime Crime Countessa Flourescent,  NYX Matte lipstick in Shocking Pink,
Nyx Black Label in Hot Pink and Model's Own Hot Pink

Natural light

Can you tell how seriously obsessed I was??? They may all look similar in shade but they differ from texture and finish.  Some are matte and long wearing, some are opaque and others are sheer and glossy.  I love them to bits.  True to what other beauty junkies claimed --- Barry M is the closest dupe because the have both matte finish, opaque and long wearing.  CYY only differs in a bit for it's NEON factor. Barry M appears a bit darker than CYY and bit drying on the lips. Lime Crime for me is also a nice dupe:)

This post is way past OVER DUE!  It was my intent to post this last year before I had the real Holy Grail of Hot Pink lippie  Mac CANDY YUM YUM.  These babies were all I have but surprisingly it was again launched last year around August 2012 for the Mac's BY REQUEST ( online voting on which one to  be relaunched of who gets the highest votes.)  See my separate review on CYY.

Does anyone have other dupes that I haven't tried?  Please share it lovelies, can't wait to grab them too and add it on to my stash.... 

Mother's Day 2012 FOTD

I went for Classic Red Lips look for this year's Mother's day!  I don't know but I felt that wearing this look for this special day made me feel extra special.  I simply adore how red lips could instantly transform one's look from ordinary to glam gorgeous.  However, I don't normally wear this look  because I might look too made up for those simply ordinary days.

Lovelies, if going for this classic look, it is important to keep the rest of the face neutral .  You wouldn't want to look clownish if it will be paired with either super dark eye shadow or  with super bright cheeky blush.    However, a good smokey eyes could also be paired with red lips but it is best worn night time.  Perfectly lined brows and lined eyes is the way to go.  For this look, I used neutral eye shadow just lightly enough to contour my eyes.  For my blush, I used a warm red powder blush  --- just to add warmth and balanced look to my fair skin.  (used Mac blush in Scarlet).  I used a very light hand on the blush to avoid the clownish look.  Prior to the blush, I first contoured my cheeks with a matte bronzer.  Then added highlighter on top of my cheekbones to add some sheen.  Wanted to add a touch of dewy -ness to the finished look.  For the lips, I used NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam.  Loved how it smoothly glided on my lips. It was matte but did not dried up my lips....

Products used:

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam and Mac blush in Scarlet

I really love this look, just thought of sharing it :)  

Happy Mom's day to all lovelies :)

Mac Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist

I feel that facial mists can be skipped as part of make up routine because I ALWAYS start with a freshly cleansed skin before I put on make up.  I'm not also used to using facial mist to freshen up my face during the day because I'm afraid of ruining my make up.  Instead, I use blotting paper to remove excess oil and apply face powder OR mostly often I use MAC Blot Powder to retouch and freshen up.  

Mac Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist

But this changed my mind when I tried MAC Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist (P1,200/100ml).  When a Mac make up artist did a make over on me on their counter, he first applied this mist on top of my make up.  At first, I was scared that my make up would look cake-y since after he just applied the mist then applied powder foundation (without wiping off mist).  Was amazingly surprised that the powder foundation blended well on my skin WITHOUT the look of heavily applied foundation, and worst cake-y look.  He told me that the hydrating mist becomes handy in resetting make up.  It is also good to use it as a prior step to putting moisturizer because it helps the skin to absorb the moisturizer easily.  And using it at a freshener during the day would not mess up my make up.  I was easily sold and now I can't live without it :).  It is pricey I know, but anything that would do wonders for my skin , why not?!  

Have you tried this MAC Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist?  Lemme know what you think dearies....

Mac Blot Powder

Living in a tropical country like the Philippines, humidity is a biggest factor to consider on what make up product to use.  Having to start the day with freshly made up face, oiliness and runny makeup after a few hours is the biggest nightmare I could think of.  Worse is summertime.  Retouch is my savior.

Retouching is not simply piling up powder on smeared make up.  It is important to remove oil from the face first before you pat on powder --- oil blotting paper and face powder (same shade as foundation) is the way to go.  This would prevent make up from further caking.  If oil is not removed prior to applying powder, oil will be absorb by the powder unevenly and make up will end up cakey.   However, this is time consuming and you need to have these 2 products with you all the time.

Glad my friend introduced me to Mac Blot Powder (P1350). It is an oil blotting and face powder in one. How awesome is that?  No need to have a separate oil blotting paper to remove oil.  Just pat powder on the face and VOILA!  A fresh and shine free face (make up looks as if it was just applied).  I was really amazed on how it blended well on my skin.  It retouched my face EVENLY.  Face did not look cakey at all.  The transluscent finish made the skin look look even toned..   It did not give a retouched look wherein face powder is visibly noticeable.    Available in 5 shades (light, medium, medium dark, dar and deep dark).  I got mine in medium for my NC25-NC30 skin.  Loving this product!!!

Can also be used to set your foundation or to just simply used as a normal face powder.  A must have in your beauty kits lovelies...


Now would have to stock up on these...

Mac Online Shopping

This blog entry is a month over due. But then, still want to share how GLAD I am to have online shopping. For the past years, I've been a huge fan of Mac's limited collection. More than often, I would check blog entries and Mac online for upcoming limited editions. Would take note on the launch dates in the US and call local Mac stores for launch dates for the different MAC stores. At first, I find it really exciting to wait and be one of the first to grab the collection. But when I start missing them out , I started searching the net for pre-order and buy it ahead of Manila's Mac Launch.

TADAAA!

Carefreeshopper --- an online shopping beauty haven, who does pre-order of Mac limited collections. I gave it a try and surely glad I did!!!! I got a beauty powder from Mac's Vera Collection and 4 lippies from Mac's Shop Cook Collection and finally the Nicki Minaj Viva Glam lipstick. I didn't have to wait that long (like other pre-order, about a month) because I got my orders after 2 and a half weeks. I got it even before it came out here in Manila. Finally, I didn't have to wake up early to get a number from Mac , fall in line and end up with NOTHING! Yes, nothing! The last time I went to Mac (Rockwell) to grab the Iris Apfel lippies, the girl infront of me was the last person who got Pink Pigeon and Party Parrot. How depressing! I was there when Mac store opened and got my respective number. Only to go home empty handed. Gosh, there are way MORE crazier beauty junky lovelies out there, to be there earlier.... Hahaha!

Enough of that nightmare, there's Carefreeshopper to take care of my Mac addiction. Thanks Armie. Will sure order again soon for future Mac limited editions.

Mac lipstick in Morange

Summer is just around the corner and spring bright neon colors are IN again. I've been fond ever since with bright pink shades of make up especially for blush and lippies. Last year, bright orange shade of lipsticks have been the hype of glamourous runways. Yet, inspite of the hype, I never really got interested on trying these shades. I just feel that it won't look good on me.

MAC Lipstick In MORANGE

Mac Iris Apfel Collection was launched early February 2012 in the Philippines and again I missed the most coveted Pink Pigeon and Pink Parrot :( ---loser me! The only shade I was able to get is Morange. I tried it anyway because I'm too disappointed to have

missed again the pink lippies.

Gladly tried it! Morange change my mind on not to wear Orange lippies.

Was skeptical that orange may not flatter my skin tone but surprisingly, it did!

I'm loving how the neon shade of orange brightened my face.

But then, I'm not sure if it really looks good on me. Maybe, I'm not used to this shade

that's why I still think pink shades flatter me more?

Taken from Iphone Camera - Sorry if it's not tat clear....

Lovelies, what do you think? Does orange shade of lipstick looks good on me? If it does, I would have a new challenge --- collect different shades of Orange lippies! Yikes! Should save up some more (Hihihi :P). Help!