Hello everyone! This is a FOTD (face of the day) post inspired by the upcoming MAC Style Seeker Collection. I'm pretty excited about the launch - I just love brown earthy shades, and the dark red toned lippies are great for this autumn winter too. The collection has already been launched in the USA. After watching a few haul videos and reading swatch posts of the new products, I decided to shop my stash, looking for dupes, which I've incorporated into this look. I hope you like it!
LIPS
If you're a regular reader of my blog, you'll notice that the photos are a bit different. This is the first LOOK post I've done using photos taken with my DSLR alone. I've been using my DSLR for product photos, but for a long time I've stuck with my Canon IXUS 110 for face shots. But today, I decided to take the plunge. While the photos are not perfect, I hope they'll suffice!
This is the first 'look' I've done in ages! I wore this smokey bronzey taupe look to dinner with some of my colleagues. For the eyes, I used Sleek Makeup palettes in Oh So Special and Au Naturel. Because of my slightly hooded *Oriental* lids you can barely see the lid colour in the photos, but it looks so much better in person!
Anyway, here's the list of products I used:



MAC Pleasureseeker, Cut a Caper and Fire Sign Lipsticks


Cut a Caper
Naked has launched its own skincare line and I have tried two of their products so far, namely Bare Faced Cheek face wash and Up Tone Girl (love the name!) toner, which I am reviewing in this post.
This face wash smells strongly of roses, with it's main ingredient: damask rose oil. Damask rose oil is said to contain anti-oxidants to fight the ageing process and to leave the skin feeling really soft and clean. This product has been clinically tested for sensitive skin. It is synthetic fragrance free and alcohol free.
In my experience, my skin does not like this face wash. It feels tight (rather than smooth) after using - I may have contracted an irritant contact dermatitis to an ingredient in this product from previous exposure from a different product. One should also be careful to not use this near the eye area as it can sting quite a bit. I'm used to my face washes being so gentle and effective enough to remove eye makeup (including non-waterproof mascara - I am currently loving the Simple range for sensitive skin!), and I was surprised to be stung by this one. This face wash does not fit my criteria and it is not something I would recommend.
Naked claims that this product contains 97% natural ingredients, so if you're one to use 'natural products', feel free to try this out. To be honest, I am not that fussed by how natural the ingredients are in a product; as long as it is effective, I am happy!
In my experience, my skin does not like this face wash. It feels tight (rather than smooth) after using - I may have contracted an irritant contact dermatitis to an ingredient in this product from previous exposure from a different product. One should also be careful to not use this near the eye area as it can sting quite a bit. I'm used to my face washes being so gentle and effective enough to remove eye makeup (including non-waterproof mascara - I am currently loving the Simple range for sensitive skin!), and I was surprised to be stung by this one. This face wash does not fit my criteria and it is not something I would recommend.
Naked claims that this product contains 97% natural ingredients, so if you're one to use 'natural products', feel free to try this out. To be honest, I am not that fussed by how natural the ingredients are in a product; as long as it is effective, I am happy!
Up Tone Girl Gentle Toner - £4.49
This toner on the other hand -- I love! It contains witch hazel and calendula to tone and condition the skin, leaving my skin feeling cleaner and smoother. I use this after washing my face, before moisturiser. It is clinically tested for sensitive skin; fragrance free and alcohol free.
This toner on the other hand -- I love! It contains witch hazel and calendula to tone and condition the skin, leaving my skin feeling cleaner and smoother. I use this after washing my face, before moisturiser. It is clinically tested for sensitive skin; fragrance free and alcohol free.
MAC Mineralize Concealer in NC30 - £16
02/08/2012
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