Review: MAC Prep+Prime Skin Refined Zone Treatment

I was super excited when this product was released with the Prep+Prime collection back in February and judging by the description online I just had to get it!

The site described it as:
"A light, oil-free emulsion that helps cloak visible pores while controlling oil and shine. Applies "wet" for a gentle micro-exfoliation: dries instantly to create an invisible, long-lasting natural matte finish. Ideal for the T-zone."

I was definitely a bit skeptical but knowing that MAC is a quality brand, I decided to take the plunge and I am so happy that I did! This product does everything that it promises to. It tightens and reduces the size of my pores and best of all it controls my oily skin. Now that the skin refined zone is available in MAC's permanent line I have gone through two tubes and will surely go through more in the future.

When you first apply it to your skin it feels wet but it dries quickly and you can feel your skin getting tighter. I will say that it has a bit of a silicone feel so those who do not like that will not enjoy this product.
A little bit goes a long way and each tube has lasted me around 6 months.

This product will run you $23.50 (Canadian) for 15 mL but it is definitely worth it!

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Skin Refined Zone with special edition sleeve





"Clinical tests show an immediate reduction in the look of visible pores by 37% and overtime, this product reduces clogged pores by over 25%. The appearance of pore size shrinks to almost 2/3's their size."





Thin consistency, milky colour that is completely colourless when applied to skin.



Top 10 Drugstore Favourites

1- Covergirl Lashblast Mascara (Great for length and volume)
2- Loreal Voluminous Mascara
(Amazing for volume, thicker consistency than the lashblast)
3- Great Lash Mascara
(The only mascara that doesn't smudge on my lower lashline)
4-Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Born With It 
(Amazing colour pay off and smells great)
5- GOSH blushes (Very pigmented, silky consistency, not chalky at all)
6-Maybelline Stylish Smokes Eyeshadow Quad
(Buttery texture with matte and glittery shades.)
7-Rimmel Bronzer in Sunlight (great colour pay off, doesn't turn me orange)
8- Maybelline Eyeliner (lasts on my waterline all day long)
9- QUO brushes
(Shoppers has these brushes on 40% off every other weekend!!!)
10- Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Airy Fairy
(Slightly drying but the colour selection and variety of finishes makes up for it)

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Left to right, Maybelline Born With It, Rimmel Airy Fairy

Left to right, Maybelline Stylish Smokes Quad, Maybelline Born With It, Rimmel Airy Fairy

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Top 5 Winter Nailpolish Picks

Ladies put away your fluorescent pinks and pastel peaches, winter is upon us!
As the weather gets colder I often find myself gravitating towards deeper colours that reflect the new season. Muddy browns and cool greys are great transitioning into signature dark burgundies, icy blues and forest greens.The only down side to all of this is that dark nail varnishes are way harder to get off and tend to stain.

Top 5 Picks:

1.) Metro Chic- Sephora by OPI

2.) Midnight Cami- Essie

3.) Metallic Blue- GOSH

4.) Deliciously Dark- Rimmel London

5.) Valentine - Revlon