1. Eyebrow pencil-comes in 6 colors. I suggest either Spiked or Stud because they work with brown/dark brown/black eyebrows. The formula is creamy and comes in a twist-up pen. It runs out easily and for $16 it's inconvenient to spend that much every 8 weeks but it's the best thing I've ever used for my eyebrows so it's worth it in the long run.
2. Zoom lash mascara- I like all of MAC's mascaras but this one is my favorite because the formula is the creamiest and doesn't leave my lashes crunchy at all! It runs for $17 and doesn't try out very fast.
3. Fluidline- This is a gel eyeliner, so it requires a brush (an angled brush or a pencil brush is easiest to do gel liner with). It's creamy and very pigmented, however it dries out pretty quick. I got sick of replacing it every three months but I don't use eyeliner everyday so I switched to another brand. If you are the type of girl who likes winged liner every day then you will probably get more use out of this and it might even be finished before it dries out. It comes in a jar so remember to keep the cap screwed on at all times and keep it stored upside down. It cost $16. If blacktrack is too harsh for you to wear then try one of the many browns they offer : Dipdown or Lowlights.
4. 4-pan eyeshadow pan- MAC is one of my favorite brands because the wide variety of eyeshadow colors and finishes. I fell in love with this brand while I was in high school, I walked by a freestanding store at my local mall and all the colors caught my eye. I think I just stood there with my mouth open and the MUA just giggled until I could muster up the courage to ask for help picking some out. lol It's up to you which colors you want to start out with but I suggest a light color for highlighting underneath the brow and the inner corner of the eye, a dark color for the outer-V, a transitional color and a lid color. A 4-pan palette is $48 and lasts forever. I still have my first 4-pan from almost 4 years ago and I have only hit pan on one :) Here's a suggestion:
Shroom-highlight/inner corner
Carbon-outer V/smokey eye
Charcoal Brown-crease
Twinks-lid color
5. Studio Finish Concealer- this is hands down the best concealer ever! It can be used to cover discoloration, to shape eyebrows, to fix mistakes with eyeliner or shadow, to contour and highlight, etc. It is very creamy and heavy so apply lightly. A little goes a long way! Ask an MUA to match you to see if you are cool or warm (or neutral). Make sure to check yourself out in the mirror in natural light before you purchase as the artificial light in the store can throw off the color. $19
6. Studio Fix Powder- This powder can be heavy if not applied with a light hand,so apply sparingly, especially if you have already applied concealer. MAC was intended for professional use, for fashion shows and theater/television. $27
7. Powder blush-some people seem to think dark skinned women shouldn't wear blush because dark women do not blush naturally. I think that's silly. The key is to wear colors that work with your undertone. If you have acneic skin, avoid blush with shimmer, If your skin is ooily, avoid creamy formulas. My favorites for dark skin are Blunt, Desert Rose, Format and Raizin.
Blunt ^^ Raizin ^^
I hope that was helpful for you! If you would like reviews for some of the skin care products provided by MAC, I would be more than happy! Enjoy your Easter
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