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… but I want it, and I got it!
MAC Cosmetics has come out with some cute value sets, called Upstarts Travel Kits. Each kit contains two full size products and two travel size products in a zip-around clear-with-black trim makeup bag.
This couldn’t have come at a better time cuz I was just about out of my mascara and Prep + Prime Skin! And the best part is, shipping is free through my birthday September 7th! I had to purchase it… as little present to moi!
Here’s what you can get:
Upstarts Flawless ($70.50 CA)
Two regular-sized Mineralize face products, Mineralize SatinFinish SPF 15 Foundation in your choice of shade, and Mineralize SkinFinish in Soft & Gentle, and two complementary M∙A∙C skincare products, Cleanse Off Oil Tranquil, and Charged Water in Revitalizing Energy, each in promotional sizes.
Upstarts Lined & Lashed ($32.50 CA)
Includes a complementary set of Zoomlash, Prep + Prime Lash, and promo sizes of Pro Eye Makeup Remover and Nightsky Softsparkle Pencil.
Upstarts Well Prepared ($56.50 CA)
Includes regular sizes of Prep + Prime Skin, and Prep + Prime Translucent Powder, and promotional sizes of Cleanse Off Oil and Fix +.
I ended up getting the Lined & Lashed and Well Prepared sets. I don’t have much use for the other set, since I pretty much have the full sized products.
Although I already have sooo many MAC make-up bags, I still didn’t have a proper clear “travel set”. When I travel I normally use a cute MAC zip up case I got years ago, but it doesn’t really hold a lot, I actually ended up putting all of my makeup in one of those clear plastic zipped bags that came with my suitcase, it did the job and everything was visible.
I’m loving this set already, and just in time for my birthday on Labour Day… once again September 7th. Damn, it’s coming up close!
I woke up freaking early that morning, mainly to be the first one in the bathroom so I can get out the door. I fell asleep soundly in my room with my Mindy Weiss eye mask… which I forgot to give Nikko the night before, so he couldn’t use his 
I was calm, and excited at the same time. I woke up my sister who was going to be the photog for the morning while we all got ready. My mom of course was already up brewing coffee and started breakfast, but I just wanted to get out of there. I tied my hair in a pony tail, rallied my two nieces, sister and mom and we we’re out. We were kind running late and had no time to put gas in the car which was running on empty doh!
I had washed my hair the day before to cut down on the time… my appointment was at 7:30 am and I had to be out of there by 9:30 for my make-up application. I brought my laptop along to show my hair dresser Dionne… yes I did have a trial but I’m a perfectionist, what can I say.
Yes I am a tomboy, but as the title states, I do clean up good. It’s like whenever someone see’s me all spiffed up, they’re like “wow, you look great!”. What, do I look busted otherwise? I kid I kid.
I have a pretty simple regimen. I hardly wear makeup and I swear by Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer. This stuff is amazing! It’s kinda pricey, but it works like a charm. I’m not saying I don’t get the odd pimple here and there, but I have noticed a difference in their frequency.
