MAC Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

The MAC Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator is the one product that constantly remains in my shower as I use it about fours times a week. I've been using this for quite some and is a repurchase. This was made permanent about two years ago due to its popularity. 

It consists of natural volcanic ash and fine sugar crystals that leaves my skin really soft, feeling tighter with pores unclogged.

I actually find this quite messy, so I only use when I shower, as when I used to wash it off in the sink, the black soapy water would go everywhere.
It's quite a fine consistancy so if you have sensitive skin I would be surprised if this would irritate it.
This is currently the only skincare item I have from MAC. It is pricey at £22 for 100ml but I don't need a great deal to wash my whole face. Slightly more that the above picture usually does it.
This exfoliator suits my current skincare regime that I bogged about here.

Any other MAC skincare products you recommend?

Rachel xx

No7 Stay Perfect Superlight Foundation

I've been wearing this foundation since the weather here in the UK turned warmer (hurray!). I didn't want to wear something too heavy that could potentially melt away later on in the day so this little gem by Boots No7 is ideal and I absolutely love it. It is quite a light coverage, hence being called 'superlight'. If you do have a few blemishes that you are conscious about, then this isn't for you. My skin has been behaving recently since changing my skincare routine and this has suited me perfectly.

The foundation itself is quite runny but blends really well. I have the shade Calico which I was matched with using the No7 match made service which is something I would recommend having done, prior to buying any foundation in the extensive range.

The packaging is sleek and not bulky and the lid secures tightly with a click, so good for transporting in your handbag, and also with a SPF 15 you know that you are protecting your skin. RRP £14.50 for 30ml.

Do you switch your foundation as the seasons change?

Rachel xx

Me having a 'superlight' day in the sun 

MAC Eyeshadows ~ Sable, Greensmoke & Retrospeck

On a recent visit to the big smoke that is Cardiff (I live quite rural) one of the first stores that I wanted to go to was Debenhams for the MAC counter. I was wanting to purchase three shades that were Sable, Greensmoke and Retrospeck. I had already chosen these colours prior to my Cardiff trip when I was in Birmingham in November, but were unavailable in pan format. Although I also bought a quad I didn't choose a fourth to fill it as the counter was extremely busy and people were just pushing and shoving, and generally being rude!
I have been using the shades quite a lot with my Clarins Eye Quartet Mineral Palette which I blogged about here.
It's very easy to get carried away when it comes to MAC as the products are amazing and has quite a cult following. I have another MAC quad that I use quite often and the four colours compliment each other so well. Future blog post??

Any recommendations for a shade to fill my new quad so I have another excuse to go to MAC.

Rachel xx