Paraben Free Blush. Maybelline Fit Me Blush. More Drugstore Options: Maybelline FaceStudio Master Contour Flower Beauty Flower Pots Powder Blush NYX HD Blush. More Expensive Options: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush MAC Powder Blush. Paraben Free Eye Shadow Primer. Parabens are used as a preservative in many cosmetics. According tosafecosmetics.org ” Parabens are a group of compounds widely used as anti-microbial preservatives in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products, including underarm deodorants. Parabens are absorbed through intact skin and through the gastrointestinal tract and blood. Parabens are one of many xenoestrogens found in the environment. Because they are referred to by many different names, it is not always easy to know if a product contains parabens. This article gives guidelines on how to easily recognise parabens in an ingredients list, and suggests where to shop for paraben-free cosmetics. Personally, I choose makeup without parabens, as makeup does absorb into the skin. Today there are many paraben-free options out there. For instance Sephora, Shoppers Drugmart and Well.ca have many natural products. I don't know if Mac is made without parabens but if it is, I'm sure they'll advertise it. A specially tinted, full-coverage and long-wearing water-resistant corrector. Goes on smooth and dries to a natural finish. This emollient-rich formula is unique in that it's highly pigmented and only requires a dab to correct discolouration and conceal tattoos, dark circles and blemishes. Create a customized palette of shades by fitting into any Pro Palette Eye Shadow / Concealer Insert for.
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I bet you never thought you would ever hear me utter the words 'MAC Haul' now, did you? Now, I would never buy their makeup because it is full of Parabens, but I have heard such good things about their brushes over the years, I figured I would give them a shot.I purchased the Adoring Carmine Face set (no longer available) at Dillard's after Christmas sale for $18. They retail for around $50, so I thought it was a steal.
These are special smaller versions of regular sized MAC brushes that are only available during the holidays. I have to say that I was impressed with the packaging, carrying case and the overall beauty of the brush handles. It's a lovely color.
Included are Special Edition versions of the 187 (duo fiber), 190 (foundation brush), 168 (angled contour) and 194 (concealer).
I washed them and starting using them a couple weeks ago (yes, I'm slow). I was surprised at how many hairs came out of the 187 (known as the skunk brush) when I washed it. The rest had little to no shedding.
I've been using Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop artists brushes for about six months now and am really impressed with the quality. I wash them every week and my eyeshadow brush daily. No shedding and they look new. I wanted to put that out there so you know the quality level I am accustomed to using.
I can't believe a company as lauded as MAC would sell customers such a collection of crap brushes. I wish I could get my $18 back. The 187 is a huge disappointment and not a fan of the 168 either. The others are meh, I've bought similar quality brushes at Big Lots.
The first time I used the 187 was to stipple wet foundation. I kept pulling brush hairs off my face and onto my sink - 23 hairs in total. Every time the brush touched my face, it left a hair behind. The next time I used it with mineral foundation - got 6 that time. Then a wash, another 9 hairs. I used the 168 for blush. No shedding but I was not impressed with the performance or it's ability to keep it's shape.
I know these brushes can't be compared side-by-side with the full sizes brushes. These are machine made while the others are hand made. But, that 187 is the worst shedding brush I have ever used.
Here is a review along with other photos from Musings of a Muse. She liked them.
Reviews from Makeup Alley. Most had my experience.