I thought I would change up my routine and swap from my usual Stila One Step Correct Primer and try out the Bare Minerals "Prime Time" Primer as I had heard good things and seen loads of people using it. 

I decided against the neutralising formula and I semi-regret that decision as my skin does have a reddish tinge (ok, my cheeks are always flushed red, no matter what time of day it is unfortunately!) and the neutralising formula would have assisted with this issue I have but.. ANYWAY, I love this primer, the original (which I got) has a transparent colour and no real scent which I prefer in face products actually, especially as my skin is sensitive and can't handle overly perfumed products. 

The primer creates a smooth base for foundation application and it blurs out my fine lines around my eyes and forehead, excess oil and enlarged pores and really feels so soft and silky on your skin, especially to the touch. I sometimes get away with wearing this primer alone with some of my Mac Mineralise Skin Finish in light over the top, with a little bit of mascara and my eyebrows done for "no-makeup makeup days" or when I am in a rush for work / having a good skin day (will do a separate post for this).  I find when I wear this primer as a base, my foundation around my nose, cheeks and chin (t-zone) lasts so much longer than without, and as I work in an office environment from 8:30-5:30 a long-wearing foundation is an absolute must for me! 

Next time, I think I will purchase the neutralising formula as I think this will just add that extra coverage for my red cheeks for days where I don't want a full face of foundation (especially in summer). I won't and can't compare it to Stila as they are same-same but different too and I do have an absolute love of Stila products.
 

I would re-purchase though, absolutely. Bare Minerals has surprised me!

Have you used this primer or the neutralising one? What do you think?
Do you like Bare Minerals?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below xx 

Mimco & Mac, the two M's.. 

I lusted after this wallet for a long time before I bought it and managed to get the last one at David Jones when it was on its way out, which means I got it for a real bargain, love sales! It is the first wallet I have ever bought myself and it was worth every penny, especially because of the quality. It has a beautiful leather smell and soft feel and it just looks so beautiful! 

Mimco & Mac, the perfect M.

The second M. I wanted a soft, sweet highlight that I could wear on my eyelid, inner corner and as an eyebrow highlight, but didn't want it to be an obvious, glittery highlight like Mary-Lou by theBalm, so I bought "Mylar" from Mac. At the same time as wanting something to softly highlight, I also wanted something I could swipe on my eyelids for a quick, pretty pink look, so bought "Expensive Pink" which is a beautiful, soft, glittery pink. The thing I love about Mac eyeshadow's is how pigmented they are and what a beautiful wash of colour they give.

Mac is on the higher spectrum money-wise, but is worth every penny, and I am so lucky I don't have a bad reaction to the eyeshadows, because I cannot touch a primer from Mac without breaking out in a red angry rash! Do you have any thoughts on Mac eyeshadows or any colour recommendations for me? Leave me a comment below xoxo

Mylar and Expensive Pink

So pigmented and pretty