Mini Haul

So, after I've been raving for months that there's no MAC store in my country, and that ebay is getting to be a big no-no due to all the crappy fakes for sale, my bf planned a trip to the nearest MAC store, which is in Sicily. He got the tickets & we shall be heading for a MAC store in like three weeks time!! :D I've already compiled a list of what I need, mainly brushes & a whole bunch of other essentials. I really can't wait!! So, in order to save more cash this month should be a non spending marathon. A few days ago I received my orders :D I received the bunch of pigments samples I ordered from thebodyneeds, & the mac holiday brush set.

Mac pigments:
I got ten for just 25 dollars, and I got one free ^_^ lol.
here are the swatches: all where trid without a base. (click to see larger picture)

I really love the colour pay off & consistency, but the more I try pigments, the less I'm keen of getting more. I can't wait to get a bunch of shadows to play around with different textures.

I finished off my chanel matt lumiere foundation and am planning to get MAC foundations once I get there, so, instead for the next three weeks I got a cheapie powder foundation by MAX Factor. Colour selection is extremely limited, in fact the closest match to my complexion is still kinda pinkish. Lasting power is not great either. I just hope this doesn't break me out.
The Brushes:
So, after reading a lot of reviews I picked the MAC Fringe Holiday brush set. I've tested out a couple and overall I'm quite pleased with them, however, I do plan to get the full size brushes as they would do a greater job.

Here are my views about these brushes. I've only used them for a couple of days, so this is all based on my experience so far.

Brush 129se: Distribution ain't great, it gets blush kinda streaky. However, the more I use it the more the blush gets fluffy, which helps blush distribution.

Brush 239se: Does it job quite well, gets enough pigment and distributes evenly. the only downside is that sometimes the bristles seem to sting a little.

Brush 319se: (lip brush). Those a good job, distribution is even and this brush does offer control.

Brush 266se: Haven't used this yet, so I can't really comment about it.

Brush 219: I really like it. I won't be getting the full size as this does its job. Great control and gets a great deal of pigment.

They came in a black satin bag and in a black/blue neat box.