MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus

Hello Everybody!
As a massive Miley Cyrus fan I was so excited when they announced Miley was going to be the new face of Viva Glam 2015. She has always been a huge supporter of charities and recently with her Happy Hippy Foundation she has been helping LGBTQ youth & youth homelessness.Giving back has always been important to Miley. Her recent crusade to break down gender stereotypes as well as educate people about current issues makes Miley the perfect candidate to be the face of Viva Glam! Let's get into the reviews,shall we?

Viva Glam Miley Cyrus

Her first lipstick & lipgloss duo was HOT. And by that I mean, hot pink. The bright pink amplified lipstick has a slight blue undertone and a satin sheen finish. Personally I would have loved this lipstick more if it was matte, but in an interview Miley mentioned it was really important how the lipstick felt. As we all know, Mac matte lipsticks can be really drying. Because of the satin finish the lipstick is really smooth and comfortable to wear.

The lipglass that came out with the first lipstick was a hot pink with pink and blue sparkles/shimmer. This lipglass is PACKED with sparkle. Miley said she wanted it to be like a disco ball. Because of all the sparkle, this lipglass is something i've never seen before. Wearing this on it's own is really pretty. Miley said in an interview that she wanted something her younger fans could wear. Apparently when she was a kid she wasn't allowed to wear makeup, but her Mom would let her wear lipgloss. I love that she was thinking about them as separate products but that they go together so well. Wear them together for a big impact, bright, hot pink, sparkley lips. The lipglass was my favourite part of this first collection.

Swatch (lipstick on left, lipglass on right):

Mac Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2

The 2nd lipglass and lipstick duo that came out was an orange duo. The lipstick is a bright orange with a semi matte finish. It reads as matte but has a creamy feeling and isn't drying which I love! The lipglass is also bright orange with shimmer. The hot pink lipglass has WAY more glitter than this one. Wear them together or wear them on their own, you're sure to make a bright, bold statement.

Swatches, ( lipglass on left, lipstick on right.) :

Final Thoughts:
My favourite lipglass was the first that came out, the pink glittery one. And my favourite lipstick was the second Viva Glam Miley2 (The orange one.)
Regardless, It's worth picking up this collection while it lasts-It's limited edition and 100% of the funds go towards the MAC Aids Fund.
Get glam while giving back! what could be better?!
Thanks Miley! Thanks Mac Aids Fund!

Swatches next to each other, (Viva Glam Miley Cyrus2 on left , and Viva Glam Miley on right.) :

Until next time,
Luna.

Fall 2015 Beauty inspiration

Fall 2015 Beauty inspiration by kenzi-alex featuring mac cosmetics

Polyvore~ 50 shades of Barbie

50 shades of Barbie by kenzi-alex featuring a pink bag

Hello everybody!

Does anyone remember Polyvore?! The website where you can create collages for fashion/beauty inspiration. I joined the website 3 years ago and recently started creating on it again. It's a great way to get creative with fashion/beauty and not spend a dime! (As well as find some cool online brands you may not have already known about.)

Click here to see what i've been up to on Polyvore! 

Until next time, 

Luna.

MAC Blush Haul

Hello Everybody!
I've been doing some major makeup hauls recently, as well as major shopping in general. I have been thinking about doing some fashion hauls as well, but am unsure at the moment.
There is a MAC cosmetic outlet store a few hours from my house. Because it's so far, I don't get to go often. But I was so excited to have the opportunity to go I couldn't hold back! I ended up leaving with a discontinued eyeshadow palette as well as 2 blushes. This post is going to focus on the blushes.

Mac "Rosy Outlook" Pro Long wear blush

This reads as a soft pink, it swatches a lot lighter than it is in the pot with an undertone of peach. The formula is buildable but a little chalky. It has a gentle sheen, with a little shimmer that doesn't translate onto skin. It looks more matte, but up close you can see the sheen detail. I have a really light skin tone (NC15 in Mac) and this colour is something I could see myself using for everyday use.


Mac "Just A Wisp" Mineralize blush

This is  true baby pink, it's really bright and highly pigmented. It has a high glittery sheen with a frosty finish. Reminds me of a 1990's Barbie. It has a slight purple undertone. Almost like like a highlight in blush form. I'm not sure how it would translate onto darker skin tones, but I would be interested to see. This would look nice in the summer or for character / youth makeup. A little goes a long way!

(Mac Just a wisp on top, and Mac Rosy outlook on bottom.)

Until Next time,
Luna.

Beauty Instagram

Hello Everybody!
I've been posting lots on my beauty instagram, @makeupbykenzi. I wanted to share some of the photo's i've posted recently. I also have a few exciting posts I plan on doing when I have the proper time. My instagram is a good place for heads up on posts, as I usually can't help my excitement and will post a photo on there well before a post is up on here!

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1.I've been really loving making facecharts. I have a whole binder of finished ones, they really help to organize your thoughts and makes you remember what products you used to create a look. Also when you have a finished facechart for a client you look professional and put together.

2. flawless skin! products used (from L-R):

• Makeup forever full coverage concealer
• Mac cosmetics studio fix foundation powder
• Givenchy Teint Couture fluid foundation
• Maybelline baby skin pore eraser 
• Hourglass Veil mineral oil free primer

3. Doing some research for a contest Sephora is having. "Sephora sweepstakes" is in celebration of their gem and the holograms collection. You had to create a 1980s look and you could win their entire gem and the holograms beauty collection as well as some other Sephora brand goodies. 

4. The last photo is the look I created for the sweepstake. I used blue eyeshadow in tribute to the popular colour of the era. I used a purple/fuschia lip colour that I mixed myself with 2 different lipsticks. I wanted to pay homage to Gem, how she always wore fuschia. I later found out that I couldn't enter the contest at all (lol) because it was only open to US citizens (ugh.) But it was still fun to create the look and be excited over it for a little while. 

Anyways, follow my makeup instagram @makeupbykenzi for more photos and inspiration! 

Until next time, 

Luna.