Beauty - How to Fake a Healthy Glow
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Highlighter was something I wasn't even aware of before I started blogging so Mac Mineralise Skin Finish Soft and Gentle was definitely a case of 'The Blogger Made Me Buy It', it seems to be something many a blogger uses regularly. I purchased this way back in September 2012 when I had my first Mac make up application, thankfully purchasing this was a massive positive from the negative experience.
Protected by classic Mac packaging this champagne highlight is a delight to have in my make up bag, it's perfect for carrying around in my handbag, until recently it has never given me any grief regarding security due to the click close seal. I say until recently, this will be two years old in September and the click close has unfortunately given up ghost so now my beloved Soft and Gentle stays at home when I'm out and about.
The velvet soft, blendable formula makes this very easy to use and work with, this is proven by the fact that I use this every single day. Its one of those products that I don't really have to put much thought into application, I just buff into my cheek bones, brow bone, and centre of my face, anywhere that the light would naturally hit. If I'm going out somewhere special and want to make more of an effort with contouring I also add this to my cupids bow and inner corner of the eye and to my collar bones to add a bit of interest to the area. The name 'Soft and Gentle' gives the impression that this mineralise skin finish would be similar in texture to the setting powders of the same line but the product itself is actually slightly finer milled ensuring just the right amount of product is picked up by your favourite highlighting brush.
I love how this makes it so simple to achieve healthy looking complexion in seconds, with it making my quest of how to contour a winning battle I truly believe this is worth all the hype it gets. I have been using this on my skin every time I apply make up, to ensure that glow, for nearly eighteen months now and as you can see in the photographs there is still mountains of product left, making the £22.00 price tag slightly more justifiable. I say slightly as this is still a lot of money to spend on one product for your skin so I may try and get my hands on, the similar and more affordable, Prestige Cosmetics Mineral Bronzing Powder.
Soft and Gentle I commend you for being one of my favourite Mac products I own.
17 comments
i love this , i have a lovely mac blush which gives me the fake glow in a pinker tone its lovely x
ReplyDeleteIt is my favourite highlighter. Followed closely by amber diamond... It looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so lovely on you, I find MAC products are so hard to fault. I use the sleek highlight and contour palette which is amazing, it definitely doesn't have the pigmentation of this but it does for me.
ReplyDeleteLovely review :)
Georgie xx
Life in Loafers
I LOVE THIS HIGHLIGHTER! YEY! Defo getting it!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
A.
www.letterstoa.com
This looks so lovely on you! Inspired to give mine a go again, thanks! x
ReplyDeleteI love soft & gentle looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteHope your having a lovely time staying with your mum.
Sophie
xx
Pocockins
It looks absolutely lovely on you! But then again, MAC rarely disappoints haha! Great post! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Soft And Gentle and I use it a lot. It's just a beautiful colour.
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I need a MSF in my life, they look so beautiful!! You look gorgeous
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this looks stunning on you! xx
ReplyDeleteLove this! One of my fave highlighters. xx
ReplyDeleteJulie
www.rainingcake.com
This highlighter is gorgeous! Looks beautiful on you! I definitely want to get a really good highlighter, and this one might be it. :)
ReplyDeleteChristina
http://kissesandflowers.blogspot.com/
That looks lovely! You are so pretty!
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Thank you - Amanda :)
I really need to start wearing highlighters mire.
ReplyDeleteAdela x
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I loooooove your make up here - perfect!
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Fantastic post - perfect look :)
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