Mac Fix+ | Review

100ml size £14.50, 30ml size £8

It's safe to say I never really was a big fan of finishing sprays as I never really understood the crack with spraying your face with a liquid and the apparent long wear benefits it had. However after a trip to mac I decided to pick up the 30ml travel size of their fix + fluid after seeing a few youtubers rave about it. 

I wouldn't say it necessarily pro-longed wear of blush/bronzer/foundation however I'd definitely say it's perfect for anyone with oily skin as it keeps the oil locked in for longer meaning less powder touch ups through the day. 

I use this straight after powdering as it gets rid of that matte look and gives you more of a natural no make up skin look. I personally couldn't go without it now which is why I bought the bigger version and keep the travel one in my car so I can spritz it on my face at lunchtime (when I'm at work) and refreshes my make up and helps me avoid looking dull. 

The good thing with this also is the price, it may seem a bit much paying £14 odd for this however when looking at it's competition it's pretty much spot on considering collection (2000?!) have their own version which is £6 per 18ml and therefore works out quite a bit more expensive and apparently nowhere near as good!.


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How I Prep My Skin

I've never been lucky with my skin and have always relied on dozens of skincare products daily in order to make my skin look half decent or slightly healthy. It doesn't help that my skin is oily on my t zone and extremely dry on my cheeks either as I can never find products that work to tone down both!.

However this month I decided to try a brand new routine for prepping my skin before make up and hoped for the best. Luckily this attempt was extremely successful!

Firstly the Skin Perfection Miracle Blur by l'Oreal (£12) is an absolute babe, it's perfect for people with larger pores (especially on cheeks and noses) as it covers them up entirely. It feels like a primer but quite a bit thicker and needs to be blended in properly otherwise it'll shift all over your face but that's something I'm perfectly willing to put up with!. It's definitely a miracle product in my eyes and even works with my primer (more of a night-time thing that though).

Secondly is the new Stay Flawless Primer by Benefit (£25) which is quite like a pritt stick that you used to get in school. I was drawn to this because I just can't be bothered with liquid/gel primers as I never know how to use them properly. (How can you apply in circular motions but completely avoid blending them in?!). I apply this on my t-zone as that's the only place I need extra longevity and oil control. I swapped from the well loved smashbox light primer to this and have noticed a massive difference but never happens with me and primers. My make up not only stays on longer but it even looks fresher for hours. 

The biggest surprise I had was that I wore this primer to the gym and after an hour my make up hadn't moved a touch!.

Lastly is my favourite skin care product EVER which is Hydraluron by Indeed (£22). This is a product that I actually couldn't do without. It's designed to hydrate skin from underneath and works an absolute dream. No more overnight moisture masks overnight for me!. I apply it on a morning and at night to ensure my skin stays soft throughout the day and I have noticed a massive difference in the health of my skin. I've gone from getting breakouts everyday to once every 2/3 weeks and my blemish scars are disappearing quicker than ever!. I couldn't recommend a skincare product more. I genuinely think it would benefit every skin type even those with oily skin because I've also noticed that my skin goes a lot longer before becoming oily now!.