MAC Strobe
Liquid Review
I bought
MAC Strobe Liquid a while ago as a part of my quest for finding the perfect
highlighters for the face. The SA told me that they have the same product in
cream form as well but since since I have a combination to oily skin, the
liquid one would be best for me.
MAC Clains
– Blending soft focus diffusers with iridescent pigments, this ultra-fluid
strobe formula produces a soft radiant light on the skin, reducing the
appearance of skin imperfections by providing a natural looking glow. Spreads
on smoothly and absorbs quickly leaving the skin looking healthier and more
radiant. It is a lighter weight addition to the popular strobe cream.
Directions – Use a pea size amount either
mixed with the foundation. You can also apply it only on areas of your face that
you want to highlight.
My experience
The stobe
liquid is a non oily product that I have used in the following ways:-
- Mixed with the foundation and
applied all over the face
- On certain areas of your face,
on top of foundation
- Without foundation, to just
highlight certain areas
The is a
subtle silvery white colour and it is one of the few highlighters that have
come across that have NO visible shimmer particles. Now that is something I
love because I hate to see tiny specs of shimmer on the face making it look
unnaturally shiny. (Shimmer is sometimes great in the evenings but in the day
it can look a bit too much). I wanted a highlighter that just blends with my
skin creating an illusion of a glowing, beautiful and healthy looking skin and
the Strobe Liquid does that extremely well! The texture is smooth and just
glides on the skin and settles making it look absolutely beautiful. I am so
happy with it!
I use it
with or without foundation on days that my skin needs an instant uplift. Mixing
it with foundation and applying it all over the face, I feel is not such a good
idea as it tends to even highlight the areas that you don’t want too much focus
on (e.g. Under the eyes etc.) So I use it on my cheek bones, bridge of my nose
and on the area right on top of my lips and it does the job! Using it on
certain areas after applying the foundation is also okay but you need to put it
before the foundation sets and blend the two together for an even finish. A
great product if you love the ‘no makeup’ look and can be used daily!
I feel
girls with normal to oily skins can also try this.
Things I
love:-
Non-oily
formula
Gives an
instant uplift to the skin with a subtle glow
Is not
obvious to other people so all they see is great skin!
No
fragrance
Dislike:-
It is a
expensive! (Like all good things in life.. sigh!) The good thing is that a
bottle would last you a good six months.
Rating –
4.75/5
Price –
Rs. 1700 for 50ml
Available at – All MAC stores
Available at – All MAC stores
Products
used in the Pic above: Krayolan Primer, MAC Matchmaster foundation, MAC Strobe
Liquid, eye shadows Pearl 433 and AMC 44 from Inglot freedom system, MAC
Blacktrack eyeliner, Loreal Million Lashes mascara, Maybeline Collossal Kajal
and a nude balm on her lips.
Thanks for reviewing this one! I've have been considering buying the product. My skin is combination too but tends to get oily & a little dull as the summer builds. So yea, will pick this one instead of the cream.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect Neha and will not make your skin oily at all..!
ReplyDeleteCan I also mix it with cream instead of foundation? My skin tends to look dull in the day but at the same time I am not too sure if using foundation in the day is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteYes you can! But i would recommend that after putting on cream/sun screen on your face, you use a drop of the strobe liquid and apply it on your cheekbones, bridge of the nose, forehead and brow bones and u'll be glowing all day :)
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