The BeautyButterfly

 Product: M.A.C. Prep and Prime Fix + Original (Mini) Who for: Anyone who wants to make sure that their makeup lasts all day First impressions: Smells nice After one week: Makeup looks perfect After one month: Stays put even in the heat or rain Stockists: MAC Cosmetics, Boots, John Lewis This was part of the Summer Vibes Kit that was exclusively available at Boots.  I must admit that I have never used a setting spray before this one so cannot compare it to others.  I have tried this spray in various ways such as spraying it before powdering or concealer as well as after applying my makeup and I can hand on heart say that my makeup lasts.  If I use it before applying powder etc I would wait a few seconds for it to ‘dry’ before continuing. I have also sprayed a shadow brush with it to enhance the Amber Lights shadow to give it a shinier look.  This is more than a setting spray, and everyone should have one.

 Product: M.A.C. Extended Play Gigablack Mascara Who for: Anyone and everyone First impressions: Narrow bristle brush After one week: Brilliant everyday mascara After one month: Maybe my new go to  Stockists: MAC Cosmetics, Boots, John Lewis This was the mascara included in the Summer Vibes Kit exclusively available at Boots.  I am used to using a rubber brush with my mascara rather than a bristle brush.  This is a brilliant brush that coats every lash and separates them.  It does not clump, drop, or smudge.  Even when I am using my eye drops.  It is great everyday mascara as it gives definition to your lashes.  I think I will be replacing my Benefit Badgal Bang with this. 

 Product: M.A.C. Eyeshadow Amber Lights Who for: Anyone and everyone First impressions: Very shimmery After one week: Perfect for everyday wear After one month: So adaptable Stockists: MAC Cosmetics, Boots, John Lewis This was one of the products from the Summer Vibes Kit from MAC only available at Boots.  I am very wary of wearing eye shadows – the drop off getting into my eyes as they can irritate my eyes.  I was also worried hat as a woman of a certain age shimmery eye shadows on hooded eyes might not work.  I was wrong.  It can be swiped over as a single colour, or you can build the intensity of the colour to create a smoky eye.  It can also be used in the centre of the upper eye lid to provide highlight when used with matte shadows.  It can be applied using fingers or brushes depending on what finish and look you are wanting to create.  

 Product: M.A.C. Satin Lipstick Twig Who for: Anyone who wants a perfect nude with a satin finish First impressions: The perfect shade After one week: Brilliant for whatever the occasion After one month: The most perfect lipstick I have ever worn. Stockists: MAC Cosmetics, Boots, John Lewis This was part of the Summer Vibes Kit from MAC only available at Boots.  This is the first lipstick that I have tried from M. A. C. and I am pleased with the results.  This is the most perfect nude for me, and the finish is just lovely.  My lips or I should explain the skin on my lips are very dry and every lipstick that I try makes them peel.  Even if I have used a scrub before putting on any lipstick until this one.  No peeling and lasts.  This is the nude that can be worn with jeans and t-shirts, or smart casual or even that special work out that you wear when you want to seem confident in a situation that makes you feel unease.  The creamy texture of the lipstick is easy to apply either directly