Help! If you HAD to choose one, which would you choose...

[jeanna]

Hi All,

So I got $140 worth of MAC gift certificates for my birthday (Yay!) and I can't finalize my picks. (I have to make a list before I go there, otherwise I go waaaaay over budget, and while I can usually justifying spending a ridiculous amount of money on makeup, this time I absolutely can't!! This gift certificate has to cover taxes and everything... I can't even afford to add another $10-$15 of my own money, THAT's how tight money is for me right now, otherwise, this whole "which would you choose" thing would be a non-issue. *Sigh*

Anyway, I've decided on the following purchases (CDN funds):

Moistureblend SPF 15 Foundation - $32.00
Sheer Shimmer Powder - $20.00
180 Small Buffer Brush - $48.00

I can't decide between getting Paradisco eyeshadow, which I've wanted for a long time or the Moistureblend Concealer.

For those of you who use Moistureblend Foundation, how is the coverage? Will I even need the concealer?

Your input would be much appreciated! Help me decide!

Thanks!!

 

[AlliSwan]

I would get the concealer, even though I haven't tried it, I have always been enh about Paradisco and it's really easy to find it cheaper than retail. Try ebay or even swapping for it on MUA because there are a LOT of them up for swap (I know, I used to have one--sorry!). Too bad though, because it seems like you're getting a lot of product-y stuff and not much color and fun!

 

[annietwinkletoes]

I'd get the shadow. I love paradisco and it'll be hot for spring/summer. I bet that with the new foundation and a little sheer shimmer powder under your eyes, any darkness you have there will disappear. I really think concealer is overrated. I think a little darkness looks way better than cakey dry uckyness under the eyes!

 

[banana]

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Originally Posted by annietwinkletoes I really think concealer is overrated. I think a little darkness looks way better than cakey dry uckyness under the eyes!

I totally agree! I started using a full coverage moisturizing foundation as an undereye concealer and am noticing a huge improvement. The skin under my eyes no longer feels itchy and tight and it looks more natural.

 

[jeanna]

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Originally Posted by AlliSwan11 I would get the concealer, even though I haven't tried it, I have always been enh about Paradisco and it's really easy to find it cheaper than retail. Try ebay or even swapping for it on MUA because there are a LOT of them up for swap (I know, I used to have one--sorry!). Too bad though, because it seems like you're getting a lot of product-y stuff and not much color and fun!

I know, I had to try REALLY hard to stick with "product-y" stuff to use my gift certificates on because I always, always neglect the basics like foundation and concealer, etc. cuz I get so distracted with the fun stuff!

 

[jeanna]

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Originally Posted by annietwinkletoes I'd get the shadow. I love paradisco and it'll be hot for spring/summer. I bet that with the new foundation and a little sheer shimmer powder under your eyes, any darkness you have there will disappear. I really think concealer is overrated. I think a little darkness looks way better than cakey dry uckyness under the eyes!

I ended up getting Paradisco

I couldn't resist. Besides, the MA helping me took a look at my skin and said that the coverage of the Moistureblend foundation would be good enough for me since I didn't have too much darkness under my eyes or any other major flaws to conceal (except for the blemish here and there but whatever!) Thanks for the reply!

 

[jeanna]

THANKS EVERYONE!!

Ok, so I ended up getting:

- Moistureblend Foundation
- 180 Small Buffer Brush (wow, this is expensive!!)
- Vanilla Pigment
- Mythology eyeshadow
- Paradisco eyeshadow
- *Bonus* Samples of Fuschia and Naked Pigments

...and THAT's how you spend $140! (it seems like so little, but I spent ALL of it!)

The Sheer Shimmer Powder was too sparkly for me. I wanted more of a natural, glowy and polished look and it just wasn't right when I had the actual product in my hand. And it turns out that the coverage of the foundation is really good so I didn't even need the concealer... THANKS TO ALL WHO REPLIED