Make-up Forever 5 Lipsticks Palette Review

Make-up Forever is a worldwide brand that is renowned for its excellent products and amazing range. Personally for me, I have not come across anything from MUFE that I have not liked. I'm sure that says a lot. Today's review is on the Make-up Forever 5 Lipsticks Palette.  

I've had this palette for a long time. I bought it off eBay brand new and it was a total bargain. I suspect the seller didn't realise it's worth at the time. It's since become a God-send in my kit.

This is the No 19 palette (Pink Orchid Harmony) consists of 5 beautiful colours. This is the old style palette though as MUFE has since revamped these awesome palettes to a simple open and shut case with a brush included. My palette looks like this...

Nifty side slider which reveals a decent sized mirror and brush (Which I've long since chucked!)

The 5 colours that come in this palette are No 83, 86 88 22 and 92 and each lipstick contains 2g of product. (1g less than a Mac lipstick if you'd like a comparison. So it's still a fair amount of product)

 And of course because we need to see some swatches, here you go...

I have found this palette to be pretty versatile. The formula is very smooth and they are nicely pigmented. Some colours are more pigmented than others but that is to be expected and you can make them all work. The first colour above, for example, number 83 actually has a duo chrome base to it. On a paler bride with a slick of lipgloss it would look stunning. Or you could use it to add a duo blend to darker colour and create something rather special.

These lipsticks mix well and you can create your own personalized combos if you wish. Their lasting power is pretty darn good and they truly are some of the best lipsticks I've used.

If you're a make-up artist wanting a a good range of lipsticks to choose from, Make up Forever currently does 13 different palettes so you have over 65 colours to choose from! These palettes are also very light and easy to carry in your kit when you go from job to job.

As an individual, can you ever have enough lipsticks? I mean really?! Well you get my jist. One palette could do you right for a very long time ladies so I say check them out if you can!

Now I do realise that these are not readily available at Sephora.com or even on the British High street. I do suspect that the two companies in the UK that stock MUFE, PAMS and Guru Emporium would be able to get these in for you if you request them. USA girls, the MUFE boutique should certainly be able to help you out.

This palette will cost you about 33 Euros which is approx US$45 or £30. Not bad for 5 lipsticks :) Hope that helps!

Stay blessed bellas xxx

YSL Matt Touch by Yves Saint Laurent Beauty

What they say:-

MATT TOUCH
What it is: An oil-free makeup base designed to minimize shine while maintaining the skin's natural radiance.

What it does: Yves Saint Laurent MATT TOUCH is an exceptional pre-makeup base that has it all: it smoothes and refines the skin's texture, provides the complexion with a radiant matte finish, and optimizes the wear of makeup. It's enriched with skincare benefits to protect and soothe the skin.

What else you need to know: MATT TOUCH can also be used for touch ups on areas that tend to become shiny during the day, and enhances the wear of foundation. It's formulated for all skin types and is non-comedogenic.

Ingredients:-

1 oz:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cyclomethicone, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Ci 77019 (Mica), Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyapatite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Fragrance, Polydodecanamideaminium Triazadiphenylethenesulfonate, Zinc Oxide.

My thoughts:-

YSL Matte Touch has been in my kit for a very long time. I use A LOT of the stuff (hence the 3 empties above!) I like it a lot and when you understand how it works it's great for your kit.

I know that YSL doesn't specify what kind of skin type this primer is for but hear me when I say it's NOT for oily girls. I am an oily girl and I have long stopped using it on myself. It just doesn't hold up with my oily skin. That being said, people with dry and normal skin will like this product a whole lot more.

When ever I have a bride with dry or normal skin, this is my go-to-primer. I don't even think twice about it. It gives an amazing canvas for you to work on and the foundation will stay put for most of the day.

The texture of this primer is very silky and as you blend it into the skin it leaves a very smooth powdery finish. Matt Touch has a tendency to ball up as you work it into the face however a little massage gets rid of that real quickly. If the clumping is really an issue for you I find that stippling the primer with a foundation brush into the skin helps it absorb better.

This primer contains no SPF and as a result it doesn't affect the look of one's foundation in photographs which is always a bonus. Personally I am not fussed on smell and even then, this product is pretty odourless to me so it shouldn't be an irritant.

It's a little on the pricey side, retailing at about £28 in most department stores however you can get it for much less online if you shop around. If you're looking for a little bit of luxury in a squeezy tube, this could be it.

Stay blessed lovlies xxx