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| Matte Pefect Loose Powder, Pro Base Conceal & Brighten Kit, Matte Pefect Primer, Flawless Skin Primer, Under Eye Concealer. |
I've been after some MUA products for a while, pretty much every blogger I follow has used these products and raved about how inexpensive but good quality they are so after payday I decided to treat myself to some new goodies :)
Matte Perfect Primer (15ml) £4.00
Here's what MUA have to say about their Matte Perfect Primer 'Formulated for oil prone skin, will mattify complexion and provide the perfect base for foundation'
Sounds good right?
Looks wise this reminds me a lot of Benefit's Porefessional (review here) although its got quite a peachy tone it does blend in and leaves no trace of colour (a bonus if you're as pale as I am!)
It has a very smooth and silky texture which is probably why it blends so well! It is quite a thick primer but its surprisingly lightweight on skin.
It does do the job as well, yes I still need to apply a light dusting of powder around midday (but so far I've not come across any primer that stops oiliness altogether!) but it does make my make-up last.
What I Like:
No fragrance (or not one that I noticed)
Easy to apply
Doesn't leave make-up looking 'bumpy'
Great price
Lovely texture and consistency
What I Don't Like:
I feel a bit stingy for saying this, with it being one of the cheapest primers on the market, but 15ml seems like a really small amount to me, I use primer everyday so I can't imagine this little tube will last me more than a few weeks!
MUA Matte Perfect Loose Powder £2.30
I always set my make-up with powder but this was actually the first time I'd used a loose powder. The main reason I'd purchased this was that I'd heard you should use this, rather than pressed powder, if you suffer from combination skin.
It's translucent so you don't need to worry about trying hundreds of different shades before you get one to suit your skin tone.
Its a fine, soft powder, its light on skin and it does seem to help with my oiliness, its also really good for setting make-up.
What I Like:
Doesn't look or feel cakey like some powders do
Affordable
Makes my skin feel soft
Keeps my t-zone shine free
What I Don't Like:
I don't know if it's just me because I'm a novice when it comes to loose powder but I find it really messy!
Even when I'm tapping my brush to remove excess it seems like I get a fine dusting of powder all of my floor!
Pro Base Conceal & Brighten Kit £3.50
This has got to be my favourite item out of the lot!
I've been after a concealer palette for a while that wasn't going to break the bank, and as well as 2 concealers you also get a cream highlighter in the kit as well!
The kit is available in 3 shades and I opted for the medium shade, Natural Medium Rose, although my skin is ivory toned I like a slightly darker shade for covering dark circles and any pesky blemishes.
You can just about see the colour swatches on my hand there.
The one on the far left is the highlighter, which is a pale pearly pink shade, the next shade up is the medium shade which is fab for under eye circles and the final shade is the lighter of the 2 concealers which I use on blemishes.
What I Like:
A handy little kit that contains everything you need for concealing.
Creamy, easy to blend texture
Affordable
Light and compact, so great for travelling
What I Don't Like:
To say this is the medium range I found the colours quite light so someone with darker skin may find the shades too light, although I would imagine you could blend the 2 concealers together to find a shade that does suit.
Under Eye Concealer £3.00
I actually bought this on a whim, I didn't even need an under eye concealer because I'm currently using the Collection 2000 one, but because it was so cheap I decided to pick it up.
I fell in love with YSL Touche Eclat years ago, but unfortunately its not the most purse friendly of products so I'm always on the lookout for a more affordable version.
In the shot above I compared the MUA version (top) with my current Collection 2000 version (bottom) for comparison.
The MUA version is a little bit runnier, although this may just be because it was the first time I'd used it so you always get a little excess product on the first use.
It's available in one shade so you don't need to spend hours agonising over which shade to choose.
The only flaw I found with this is that its far too shimmery for daytime use, so I'll probably use this more as a highlighter than an under eye diffuser in the day but use it under my eyes for night time use.
What I Like:
Great for highlighting and contouring
Nice, easy to blend texture
Versatile shade for all skin tones
What I Didn't Like:
Too glittery for day time use
Slightly runny consistency
Undress Your Skin Flawless Skin Primer £3.00
I wasn't kidding when I said I have a bit of a Primer obsession!
This one is currently on offer at an introductory price of £3.00, it looks as though it will cost about £5.00 when not on offer which is still good for a primer if you ask me.
This particular primer promises to 'reduce the appearance of fine lines and open pores, which means you can wear this alone giving you a perfect undressed look'
MUA also recommend applying in circular motions to promote a healthy glow
I'm a big fan of the natural look so anything that promises to make my skin look flawless will have me hooked.
The texture of the primer itself has certainly got to be one of the nicest I've used, its more like a gel than a cream and its silky smooth.
I also love the fact that its clear, most tend to have a tint to them so this ties in perfectly with the 'undressed' look.
This may be to do with the fact that its a clear gel but the primer practically melts into skin, and it leaves your skin feeling so soft and smooth, even once make-up is applied over the top.
I can't comment on how effective it is on fine lines, seeing as though I don't really have any. but my pores certainly do look smaller once make-up is applied.
I found this quite similar to Benefit's The Porefessional, its great at covering imperfections but if you're after a primer that helps to slow down oil production then it might not be right for you.
What I Like:
Beautiful texture and consistency
Easy to apply
Make skin feel soft and smooth
Helps to blur imperfections
Good Benefit dupe
Cheap
What I Don't Like:
Doesn't stem oil production so not the best primer for oily skin.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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