Wednesday, 12 March 2014

MAC A Fantasy of Flowers: Perfect Topping & Naked Bud

Perusing the fantasy of flowers collection it occurred to me that I don't think I have ever tried the much hyped about skinfinishes. Aghast at this revelation I bought the lighter of the two, Perfect Topping (£22).

Its described as a pale pearlised pink, though I find it also has a golden, slightly peach tone. It feels quite smooth though a tad powdery and dry (although it does apply well). The finish has so much sheen that it certainly doesn't fall into a natural looking highlighter for me and I find it easy to over do.

Though I do really like the look it gives to the skin when using a minimal amount. Actually I quite like using this as an eyeshadow topper, blended over a finished look it soften any edges and gives a slight golden sheen.
Swatched below on the left and then blended in,

Ingredients:

From the lipsticks I went for Naked Bud (£15), which is a lustre formula. The colour is a sheer peachy/beige nude.


Yes, you probably have similar colours but its a really nice shade that goes with anything and you can just throw in your handbag.

Ingredients:

I'm pleased with these items but I can't say there was anything else in the collection that grabbed my eye.

I bought these from a MAC store.
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14 comments:

  1. Unknown12 March 2014 at 13:29

    Nice swatches! i like your idea how you use it for eyeshadow as transition color to blend the colors. I never thought of it!

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    1. Unknown14 March 2014 at 13:13

      Thanks, yes its well worth a try on the eyes, I have been using it loads that way :)

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  2. Liss Cope - Bloguerasbee12 March 2014 at 14:19

    Perfect Topping looks so pretty on your skin tone xx

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    1. Unknown14 March 2014 at 13:14

      Thanks, I am tempted to look into more shades now :)

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  3. Meeta13 March 2014 at 14:13

    I really like Naked Bud, it's the kind of shade I would go for - I was thinking of b2m for one of the lipsticks from this collection. Agree with Liss on Perfect Topping - the shade looks lovely on you.

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    1. Unknown14 March 2014 at 13:15

      Thanks :) Naked Bud is just so easy to wear, I can't think if its a limited edition one or not so you might want to grab it soon ;)

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  4. Anonymous14 March 2014 at 09:17

    Dat lippie... :-) Love the color!

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  5. Icaria16 March 2014 at 09:41

    I saw and swatched these the other day but for some reason I just can't seem to get back into MAC these days. I did like the texture of both blushes and they are really lovely but I passed. I might go back for one, I just don't know. :)

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    1. Unknown17 March 2014 at 06:32

      I seem to have MAC phases, I did dip out from the brand but some collections have started getting my interest again, I do think that a lot of their collections seem to just be a re-cycle of past ones though and it can all seem a bit familiar ;)

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  6. Expat make up addict23 March 2014 at 23:07

    Great idea to use Perfect Topping as an eyeshadow-I haven't used mine yet but must dig it out! Lightscapade is also beautiful!


    Stacey Expat Make-Up Addict xx

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    1. Unknown25 March 2014 at 01:21

      Thanks, I really love using it that way :) I'll make sure to check out Lightscapade if its a hit for you x

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  7. Jenni25 March 2014 at 08:10

    I ran out to buy Perfect Topping after reading you use it to blend eyeshadow!! :)

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    1. Unknown26 March 2014 at 12:50

      I hope you like it used that way as much as I do ;)
      x

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