#nw25

A lightweight, creamy, discreetly opaque concealer. Provides a smooth, long-wearing invisible coverage for all skin blemishes. Water-resistant, fragrance-free and non-acnegenic. This emollient-based, lightweight concealer is so concentrated that a tiny…

Yesterday, I went to Nordstrom stopped by the MAC and Bobbi Brown counters to get matched, and try out the concealers that I was planning to buy.

So, it turns out that I didn't get the MAC Studio Finish Concealer, it was too cakey for my taste. And unfortunately, the Bobbi Brown counter at Nordstrom was out of my shade, Honey. Of course, Tina--the manager (?) of the Bobbi Brown counter--gave me the option of buying the Creamy Concealer Kit (only difference is that it comes with a setting powder, and it's $10 more.) But, it was out of my budget, and I didn't want it with the powder, haha. In the end, I got the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25. Its texture isn't as thick and creamy as both Bobbi Brown's creamy concealer and Studio Finish, the texture reminded me of a foundation; but not as runny.

The coverage is medium, but it's definitely buildable. I used a concealer brush to apply it to my dark circles, redness around my nose, and my sun spots; then blended it out by patting it with my finger. Do not rub the product when you are applying it to your under eye area! It will tug on the delicate skin around your eye. 

So, after concealing and sealing everything with powder...I looked pretty damn awake. Just to make sure my artificial lighting wasn't playing tricks on me, I walked out of my bathroom to look at my face in natural lighting. This concealer does a damn good job, and I still looked awake in harsh and unflattering fluorescent lighting in the office. (I shall post pictures later!) 

In my world where enough sleep is very important and most wanted, concealer plays a very important part. I can't imagine my life leaving the house without this. There are a lot of concealers available in the market today and can be very confusing what brand to get and which one works better. 

I've tried so many brands of concealers just to find the best match for my under-eye circles wishing that someday I would find my perfect match.

Just last year I found a good concealer, The Balm - Time Balm. I was impressed, (available in all Beauty Bar stores) and still using it. Photo below is "almost finished plastic" pot. This concealer is better than those that I've tried before. BUTTTTTTT, as I have promised to my eyes that once I finished a pot, I will try MAC to compare and if I will repurchase or not.

So last Monday, I had a chance to visit MAC in Makati while waiting for my friends. I had a little question and answer portion with their SA regarding with my skin tone and what's the perfect shade for my skin.

Tenenenenennnn... 

I bought MAC Prep+Prime Vibrancy Eye Primer and MAC Moisture Cover concealer. I actually want to try their Studio Finish and Studio Sculp because I've read so many good reviews but the SA recommended Moisture Cover. Why not try?

MAC Prep+Prime Vibrancy Eye Primer

Instant eye prep! This quick fix reduces the look of puffy eyes and under-eye shadows while imparting a bright natural radiance to the entire eye area. Perfectly primes the eye for makeup. Use regularly and see those instant benefits become` more permanent! - MAC Cosmetics

It comes with a doe foot applicator that reminds me of my lip-gloss. :)

I'm not sure if this creamy concealer will have a good relationship with my eyes, give me more months and will say my final verdict.. hahaha! 

I will probably go back to Time Balm if I will get disappointed with this..

My shade for The Balm is Medium Moyen while for MAC is Neutral Warm 25, now that explains my title. :P

I quote, “Concealer is the secret of the universe…” says Bobbi Brown

Lip Mix: Getting that Nina Ricci F/W 2011 Milky-Salmon Lip!

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Remember the gorgeous creamy-salmon lip color on the Nina Ricci F/W 2011 catwalk every magazine editor was raving about?

Pat McGrath just disclosed the formula. Mix concealer with a coral shade to get that perfect shade. I used MAC NW25 (it's more pink than an NC, and it has the best opacity and texture for the lips) and Revlon's Kiss Me Coral Super Lustrous Lipstick for the image above.