The side hustle is strong these days. If you’re on Facebook at all, I’m sure you know just what I mean by that. I’m all for supporting small business and helping a friend out, but sometimes you’re not sure if the product you’re getting is going to be as great as everyone says it is, or if you’re buying it just to help a sister out. I recently attended (virtually on Facebook) a Maskcara party that my mom hosted, so I thought I would share with you what I thought. A totally unbiased, no monetary gain review.
Have you heard of Maskcara? I remember pinning her pins and watching her makeup tutorials on Youtube, girlfriend knows what she’s doing. When my mom invited me to a Maskcara party, I was like, what?! I recognized the name right off, but I didn’t realize she had launched a beauty line. I knew she was good at her craft so I figured her makeup was probably pretty good. Plus, anytime I see a youtuber or blogger turn into a full blown success, I get excited!
My initial thought when I hopped into this party was this makeup is expensive. Do I really need more makeup? I wanted to help my mom out, so of course the answer was, yes. I opted to try the HAC pack, 30 second HAC brush, setting powder with brush and an eyeshadow palette.
Maskcara HAC Pack
When I first put the makeup on, I was like oh gracious this is sticky. It is a cream based product, which is something I haven’t used before. Call me novice, but I’ve always just been a BB cream of basic liquid foundation kind of girl. The cream threw my off, but the HAC brush really made for good application. They sell a setting spray, but I just used my MAC Fix+ spray and the Maskcara setting powder. Since I didn’t get the spray, I can’t attest to whether or not it makes for a less sticky feeling. First thing I noticed was the coverage was great. I felt airbrushed. However, it still felt sticky and a little heavy on my face. I was about to text my mom, like gee thanks mom, but as the day went on, I started to really love the makeup. The product sets in after a little bit and it no longer feels sticky, but the coverage is still awesome! I really like how the makeup looks dewy and not powdery. You know how powdery makeup can amplify like every tiny hair on your face? Blah! This makeup doesn’t do that at all.
When I stopped being skeptical about the product, the price really was justified. The HAC pack is $48, which for a good foundation, that’s what you’ll pay. Plus, this product is more than just foundation. The pack comes with a highlight, contour, blush and illuminator. The product is not meant to be applied like traditional foundation. You apply each color to different areas of your face and blend, rather than layering the products. It comes with a guide that tells you where to put the colors and many of the consultants have tutorials online. If one of the colors runs out because you use it more, a replacement is only $12. So, it is worth its price. The brush is another $35. I initially didn’t purchase the HAC brush because I have a good collection of brushes and a beauty blender, so I thought I could make one of those work. As a gift for making an order, my mom ended up giving me the HAC brush and it really does make a difference. The powder brush I purchased came bundled with the setting powder, which is probably why I went ahead and purchased it, and I’m glad I did. The brushes are great!
Maskcara Eye Palette
The littlest just had to be a part of this makeup experience.
The eyeshadow palette got me with its pretty purples. Purple is about the only color that makes my brown eyes do anything. So I wanted to add a few new shades to my collection. The consultant kept saying how pigmented the shadows were, so I wanted to see for myself. The verdict – they truly are highly pigmented. Even more so than my MAC eye shadows. Dare I say it, I like these shadows more! I built my own palette and chose: London, Crush, Kin and Amethyst.
Overall, I found myself happy I shopped that little Facebook party, I found a foundation that I love and truly rivals many of the prestige brands I’ve tried over the years.
Have you tried Maskcara products, what do you think about them?
-Brooke
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I love that you reviewed this! I love Cara, and I watched her videos years ago when she filmed them in her kitchen! I love that she came out with some products!! You definitely make me want to check them out š
I’ve actually never heard of Maskara so thank you for the review!! Sounds really intriguing! xo,Biana-BlovedBoston
Oh I hadn’t heard of the blogger.youtuber before, but I’m not really up to speed on makeup stuff, haha! I think your first impression would be how I’d feel all day – I don’t like sticky makeup or things that I can ‘feel’ on my face, if that makes sense! It’s good you love it though š
Thank you for the link up!
Hope you are having a great week so far š
Away From The Blue Blog
I used to watch her videos all of the time and I remember when she first launched her product. Back then you couldn’t get your hands on it because it sold out so fast! I can’t wait to revisit her site and check it out.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I’ve never heard of Maskcara and can’t wait to check it out. Thank you for sharing your review!
Jill
Doused in Pink
I’ve seen this and wondered, so I appreciate the honest review!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Sounds like great makeup! I love that you can buy one replacement color instead of the whole kit all over again!
I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m always on the lookout for a great foundation. Especially as I’ve gotten older and my skin has a mind of it’s own!!
Thanks for this Brooke!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I am always looking to try new makeup, this looks fabulous!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
These products look so fun! I love that brush!
Peace!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
I haven’t heard of Maskcara before. I love your review, and that eye palette is so pretty!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
Such a pretty palette and your photos are always so beautiful! I have not heard of this, but it looks gorgeous on you!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
I had never heard of this brand… I have to say I love the packaging ! But, I have too much make up still new in unopened boxes and you see I don’t even wear that much.
Loving your review gal. Thanks for sharing.
Vaishali
http://www.vivaciouswish.com
Eek- I’d get the makeup just for that pretty case!
I remember following Cara’s blog! I remember her “before and after” makeovers were so fun to read and see. I am so happy that these products are good! I want to try the foundation for myself.
–Roxanne
http://glassofglam.com
I have wanted to try her foundation. I totally remember her videos and watching. She is magical when it comes to makeup! Thanks for the linkup!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
I love Maskcara too! Thank you for the honest review – I’m glad you ended up liking the products!
xo Jules
I have never heard of these products. I think I’d be most interested in the eye shadow though. I LOVE purple.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
The eyeshadow is really great!
Yeah! They’re awesome!
I’ve never heard of this brand before! Confession – I hate those parties. They are SO stressful. I know someone who is always trying to get me to buy things and it totally stresses me out!! But these products sound great!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
I must say that I do not know this brand but I really loved your review. It is honest and to-the-point. š
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
X
Miri
http://currentlywearing.com/2017/09/07/sentence-day-august-diary/
I’ve never heard of this brand, but now I’ll be watching for it. I love the pic of your little guys hands playing with it. So sweet.
Haven’t tried this brand before, but it looks really interesting. The box is really lovely as well. ha!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
I have been using Maskcara for a month and LOVE it! I was skeptical at first as I am 56, dry skin and have never used a cream based foundation or blush. This was SCARY! I bought the Holiday Collection which gave me everything I need including the HAC Brush and eye shadow brush. I stalked the mailman and finally it arrived! I got right to work! I had watched almost every You Tube tutorial out there so I knew this would be easy. It was beyond my expectations and took me about 10 mins from start to finish. If you haven’t tried this brand you should!