MAC EYESHADOW STARTER KIT

When you first ventured into Mac eyeshadows, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Mac, as a brand, probably has the widest shade range for every make-up products there is. When I started buying Mac eyeshadows a few years ago, I can still remember how lost I felt. I just don't know what to get. Luckily at that time, a very helpful Mac MUA helped me (there are not so many helpful ones nowadays). I think starting with nude/neutral eyeshadows is always a good start although their nude eyeshadows alone is on mind blowing scales of too many. I compiled four shades from my collection plus one little extra as to what I think are good shades to start with your Mac eyeshadow collection.

MAC BLUSH COLLECTiON

I am a serious blush fanatic and I may have own blushes that will last me a lifetime and the next. I have several blushes from different brands whether it's high street or not. Whilst looking in my blush collection, I did notice that amongst all the different brands, the one brand in which I got several blushes is MAC. The reason behind it probably is that MAC has a wide range of shades to offer and its price sits inbetween drugstore and high-end. You might find it strange that I have it in individual pan instead of a palette. To be honest, when I started buying these blushes, I didn't expect it would reach to this number although I still don't have an extensive collection. I also prefer carrying one at a time or two when I am travelling instead of hauling an entire palette. Just one of Ella's logic.

MAC EYESHADOW QUAD2

It's a long time coming since I featured my first Mac Quad and to be honest, I completely forgotten about the other quads. Anyway, I had been re-organising and downsizing my make-up stash and I found so many things that I used to love and I completely neglected. Most of those things are again out and I will be using more of them once again. One of the things that I'm loving again is this Mac Quad. I am a big fan of quads instead of the bigger Mac Palettes as it is more convenient to carry around.

MAC MOODY BLOOMS COLLECTiON

After my hiatus with Mac, I am sucked in again into falling inlove with it. I always blame it in visiting their Mac store and having a chat with my favourite MUA. Anyway, just after I purchased some items from the Playland Collection, the Moody Bloom is released. I literally want to cry as I don't want to spend money again. Of course I succumb in the end. I still pat my self at the back as I still stick to buying maximum of two items in each collection.

MAC PLAYLAND COLLECTiON

I know I am a bit late at this but among the recent collections from Mac, it's the Playland Collection that really caught my heart. Nowadays, Mac are releasing their collections like there's no tomorrow. I miss the time when their collection is highly awaited and it seems so special. Anyhow, enough of my lamenting and let's get back to business. The Mac Playland Collection as its name suggested takes inspiration from the vibrant and funtastical colour of what to be conceived as a wonderland playground. The collection boasts from beautiful and bold colours. It has bright pinks, corals and lovely purples.

MY TOP FOUR MAC LiPSTiCKS

There was a point in my life where I am just obsessed with MAC lipsticks and ended up buying so many. Some of them doesn't suit me or I just don't like and are now sitting in my moms drawers. Today, I will be talking about my top four MAC lipsticks that I just totally adore.

MAC FACE and BODY FOUNDATiON

I love my YSL Foundation to bits but I sometimes think it is too much for everyday use. I was in a hunt for a good everyday foundation that offers a sheer coverage. I tried several ones until I discovered the MAC Face and Body Foundation and it is just love from that point on.

MAC EYESHADOW QUAD1

You might wonder why there is a number 1 at the end of my title. That is not a typo. It is just that my idiotic brain cannot cope with big palettes. Instead of buying the 15 pan palettes, I opted for the quad and had a total of 3 quads as of the moment. It only means that there will be MAC EYESHADOW QUAD2 and 3 posts in the future. I know for some this does not make sense but just please bear with me. Big palettes are just too much for me. I also carry a lot of stuff in my bag so a big palette is just a pain for me. This eyeshadow quad has some pinkish to reddish and some brown shades. I did not buy them together as I tend to swap my eyeshadows around the 3 quads.

MAC AT DUSK Extra Dimension Blush

MAC Extra Dimension Blush in the shade At Dusk is part of their new collection which is Magnetic Nude. This blush shade had been released last April as part of a limited collection but re-released again this time with a different and better formula. I my self is a great fan of MAC's blushers and highlighters. I did a review of some MAC highlighters when I just started blogging.

MAC FROZEN ViOLET

MAC Eyeshadow Paint Pots are versatile pieces of an eye colour. You can use it on its own or use it as a base for your eyeshadow. They have a wide range of colours to choose from. It has been raved and hyped so much by the blogosphere. I have several paint pots but the one that I recently got is Frozen Violet.

PRiMER SERiES: MAC Skin Visage

I will start my primer series with Mac Prep and Prime Skin Visage as this is the first primer that I own. I got a sample of this, 2 or 3 years ago and fell in love with it and bought the full size after finishing it. This primer is silicone base and very smooth to apply. It has light reflecting particles that I can describe as eensy weensy glitters. These particles reflects light thus giving you a glow-y look after putting on the foundation. It doesn't look very glittery, don't worry. It gives the right amount of shine to achieve a perfect dewy look. As it has light reflecting particles, this primer is best to use with dewy finished foundation than matte ones.

MAC HiGHLiTERS

I am a sort of person who prefers dewy look than matte ones so it is not a surprise that I am crazy over highlighters. And to be honest, make up caught my attention very recently. As recent as two to three months ago so there's a lot of tendencies that my preferences will change. Anyhow, my favourite highlighters are from Mac as the quality are really good and will not hurt my bank balance that much.

OCTOBER FAVOURiTES

November has arrived and I was determined to do monthly favourites so here are the products that made it to my October top list:

Mac Candy Yum Yum- I hate matte lipstick but I just couldn't resist its colour. I know its too bright for autumn/winter but you can still get away with it during nights outs with subtle smokey eye. Or if you are like me who likes bold colour on your lips, this lipstick is also perfect for everyday wear.But remember, its matte so thus who dislikes dry feeling on their lips my advice is to avoid this :)