Mac Matchmaster Foundation

I think I finally found a foundation favorite.  I purchased the MAC Matchmaster foundation 7.5 over five months ago and I can honestly say that it has become one of my favorite foundations.  It has a medium coverage and gives me a smooth finish especially when applied with a Duo Blending Blush.

Latest Mini MAC Haul

I recently celebrated my birthday and treated myself to one of my favorite makeup lines - MAC!  I did an online purchase after watching some youtube videos combined with some items that I was running low on.  I got the Mineralize Skin Finish Natural - Dark Deep, Matchmaster Foundation in 7.5,  Honey Love, Kinda Sexy and Peachstock lipsticks, Chromaline black black eyeliner, Good Times Lipglass, Cork, Swiss Chocolate and Navel eyeshadows - can't wait to try them all!

MAC Matchmaster Foundation Review

I got off to a slow start with this foundation and actually thought about returning it but after several weeks of trial and error I discovered the trick to applying the Matchmaster foundation properly.  The key is a little at a time.  If you apply small amounts in layers at a time to see exactly how much is needed you will avoid getting a muddy finish.  I tested the 8.0 but the 7.5 is the color that best suits my complexion.

MAC Matchmaser foundation and Blunt Blush

I recently did a post about the MAC Matchmaster 7.5 foundation but did not purchase one until today.  I tried out a sample from MAC which lasted a couple of days so that I could be sure it was the right color for me and I'm happy to say it was.  It is a medium coverage foundation but the finish resembles a full coverage.  Love this color!  I finally also picked up the MAC Blunt Blush - which is a favorite with just about everyone. I didn't get it sooner because I really thought the color would be too light and not contour enough but it works great!

MAC Blending Sponge

Love the feel of this sponge and feel it's going to help blend my concealer and foundation really well.  MAC also sells the round bottom version of this but they sold out…since I never tried this particular sponge before I figured it would be better to get the smaller version first and if I really like it I will graduate to the larger sponge.

Foundation, Foundation, Foundation

The last few weeks I have been on the hunt for the correct foundation for my complexion - not an easy task.  For years I thought  Studio Finish Fluid NW45 by MAC was the only foundation for my complexion - I may have used it a couple of times and then stopped wearing it because it was just too red for my skin tone.  Well, MAC and various other makeup brands have stepped up their game when it comes to foundations, concealers and powders (pressed or loose) for women of color.

I recently tried MAC's matchmaster, 8.0, 9.0, 7.5 and I am glad to say that 7.5 is the one!  I also tried MAC's Studio Fix Fluid NW50 and NC50 neither worked one was too dark and the latter too light.  I then tried the Black Opal Foundation Stick in Truly Topaz - it was too yellow but I loved the consistency and the fact that it was a full coverage foundation.  Matchmaster 7.5 combined with the MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW35 works like a charm.  I'm sure I will continue experimenting with different shades and brands but this combination is perfect.

Black Opal Concealer and Foundation

I recently purchased foundation from MAC, but I don't feel it's an exact match.  I plan on returning the NW50 and trying out the NC50.  In the meantime I decided to purchase a drugstore brand.  Black Opal has been around for a long time but I honestly forgot about the line.  I watched several youtube vloggers rave about the foundation stick and I also noticed that it really gave them full coverage, which is what I'm looking for.  The MAC foundations are usually sheer to medium coverage and although I do not have oily skin I like my foundation a bit heavy.  I feel the finished look is more luminous.

I purchased the Black Opal Honey concealer and Truly Topaz full coverage foundation stick.  I however had to mix the foundation with my Flori Roberts Caramel foundation because it was a tad bit too light.  I am going to purchase the Black Opal Nutmeg color.

Mini Mac Purchase

Okay, so I have an obsession with MAC products.  I dropped by after watching one of my favorite youtube channels determined to find a lipstick that she mentioned in a tutorial and thought she got the name wrong, but I found it (one of the girls at the MAC store misguided me into thinking it did not exist).  So on this visit I picked up a MAC Lipstick - Spirit, MAC Studio Fix Liquid Foundation NW50 (for years I thought I was NW45 - way too red) and a new shadow - Haux. 

I've already tried out the lipstick and it's going to become a repeat color for me.  I also pair it with NYX Lipgloss - Natural for ultimate shine but it looks just as good on it's own.