FOTD – MAC Soba

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I blogged about my MAC palettes last week, and there I told the tales of my crazy ‘need-every-eyeshadow-they-make’ heyday, but how I have come to my senses and now actually own 7, well-thought out shades that can be used to create everything from a simple everyday neutral eye, to a more sexed-up evening look.With a lone Milani eyeshadow making up the numbers, I thought it was time to throw that out (I realised that I had owned it for 7 years – gross!), leaving a space in my palette for one more MAC eyeshadow. I’m not sure what led me to this purchase, but I picked up the shade Soba, one that I haven’t heard to much about, but I have worn it on my lids everyday since I got it. It’s a satin finish, although I thought it was a lustre as it has quite a crumbly texture, the colour is pretty unique – think a sheeny version of MAC  Wedge! A gorgeous mid-toned brown slight golden shimmers, this adds slightly more definition that my usual MAC All That Glitters shadow, whilst still being subtle. A wash of Soba all over the lids with my MAC 217 Brush and I’m good to go!
I’ve also been testing out the new Chanel Perfection Lumiere foundation, which I am also wearing in this photo. It’s Chanel’s latest foundation release that is supposed to replace both their previous Mat Lumiere and Pro Lumiere formulas. Overall, the shade range is good (I’m wearing the shade B30 here for reference), it gives a nice coverage, natural finish and is actually pretty long-lasting. For lovers of Mat Lumiere I’m pretty sure that this foundation will please, but if you are looking for the dewy finish of Pro Lumiere then look elsewhere as this foundation is definitely more on the matte side of proceedings. But you know what? I think I’m going to hold off purchasing it – although it’s nice enough, it just doesn’t beat my Jemma Kidd Light As Air foundation, so I’m going to save my pennies and save myself £36 for once! Perhaps I am turning over a new leaf  ;)

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  • Nicola

    I love this colour, id defiantly wear it and it really complements you. I think £36 for a foundation is ridiculous especially when there is nice foundations out there for half the price!

    http://thefashiondistrictnlc.blogspot.com/ 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! Yeah the Chanel foundation is ridiculously expensive! x

  • jenniferhunt0

    Soo preetty xxx 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks! x

  • http://xxsarahlouxx.blogspot.com Sarah

    Beautiful! :)

    Such a pretty colour! I love my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation – it’s amazing! Haven’t really tried a matte foundation before…not sure with my combination skin type if it would work for me. I may see if I can get a sample to give it a go! xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! Definitely worth getting a sample x

  • http://twitter.com/laurzraah Laura Hollier

    Looks lovely :)  

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks x

  • http://lydiaoc.blogspot.com Lydia

    Soba look gorgeous on you! A MAC MUA used Soba on my brows once and I hated it – looked far too warm – so I had always been putt off by the shade. Perhaps now I will take a closer look next time I’m at a counter! x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! Oh my god, I can’t believe someone put it in your brows! x

  • http://twitter.com/sarahsezzamay Sarah Jordan

    Love the eyshadow! Such a nice shade for the cold winter and also summer! I have a makeup blog http://floralsflowersandallthingsnice.blogspot.com/ and would love you to check it out ! Thank you xxxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! x

  • Stacey Carmella

    This is a beautiful FOTD! You’ve really tempted me to try ‘Soba’ now, but I can never go to MAC and purchase just one thing, sad times for my bank balance :| Can I ask what your wearing on your lips please? Looks stunning and really compliments the look. Thanks :) x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thank you hun! On my lips is Barry M Lip Paint in 154 xx

  • http://mimistheword.blogspot.com/ Mim

    You look gorgeous! I love your lipstick in this photo, may I ask what it is please?? I haven’t heard much about Soba by anybody I don’t think, its seems like a beautiful everyday colour. Lots of love xo

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun, it’s Barry M 154 Lip Paint x

  • Helen

    I went to the Chanel counter to get colour matched for Perfection Lumiere and none of the shades were even vaguely close as a colour match for me (I’m mac NC15). I was chatting to the MUA and she said she’s been having a lot of complaints about the colours, as they tend to run too yellow or too pink. Jealous you found a good shade for your skin though!  Will definitely be trying the Jemma Kidd foundation next thanks to your recommendation. 

    • http://twitter.com/BeingRaquel Raquel

      Helen, if you are NC15 I believe the palest colour from JK will suit you fine :) I’m in between 15-20 and I purchased both shades 1 and 2 from “light as air” … trully recommend it! Other great ones are Paula’s Choices foundations… the lightest ones are really light, but pretty :) (and you can order samples from their website!) :) x

      • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

        Good tips Raquel x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Yes I would shade shade 1 in light as air would be perfect for you! x

  • Kerry1487

    What a lovely shade. Can’t believe I don’t own this one x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! x

  • Boscy

    Never heard of Soba before (one of the few MAC eyeshadows I literally didn’t know existed) but it looks absolutely gorgeous. Definitely going to swatch it next time I’m in MAC xx

    http://boscy.blogspot.com

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Definitely worth doing that hun! x

  • Marissa @MDR_MakeUp

    I’ll definitely be checking out Soba, it’s a gorgeous colour and could work for either day or night! I think I’m going to have to try the Jemma Kidd Light as Air foundation…I still haven’t found a perfect foundation (I swear it’s the hardest make up essential to find) although I recently used MAC studio sculpt and mixed it with No 7 BB cream and it was amazing! Lasted all day too! 

    http://mdrmakeup.blogspot.com/ 
    Twitter: @MDR_MakeUp:twitter 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Such a gorgeous shade! 

  • http://twitter.com/BeingRaquel Raquel

    That is exactly my opinion regarding eyeshadows (even though I still think I own too many!) As for the Perfection Lumiere: I had tested it, it was a perfect match to my skin colour, but I share your opinion: I bought the JK instead and I couldn’t be happier with it :) x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Yes love the Jemma Kidd too! x

  • Katie Ann

    Lovely makeup, the shadow looks gorge on you! Might have to make a purchase soon! Oh btw I’ve given you a blog award, check it out on my blog:)
     
    http://www.absolutleybeautiful.blogspot.com
     
    xoxo

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thank you hun! x

  • Jay Anne

    It is a very nice color. Looks great on you.

    http://jayannecosmetics.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-giveaway.html

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! x

  • Zoe

    That colour really suits you :)

    http://ameliasallsorts.blogspot.com/
    xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks! x

  • http://www.facebook.com/StephanieTYTsang Stephanie Tsang

    i lovee a neautral brown eye..

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Me too x

  • http://annnekirsten.blogspot.com/ Annnegberts

    It looks really nice with your tanned face :) And I love your watch!!

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! x

  • Zoegrace93

    looks so nice And your skin looks amazing :)  http://zoegracehodges.blogspot.com/ xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thank you ;) x

  • http://twitter.com/LauraLovsBeauty Laura Moreton

    really like the brown eyeshadow, really gives a soft edge to your look. I have a similar shade I used to wear so may have to dust that off for an outing. great post xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thank kyou hun! x

  • beautyandablogger

    This looks so gorgeous on you, really looks nice with the pink lipstick too! Xx

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Beautyincrisis-Ili/100003263588933 Beautyincrisis Ili

    Every time you post about a MAC eyeshadow i go buy it the next day!!!! Honestly! I bought All that glitters because of you and i LOOOOOOVE it and i get so many compliments about it!! I also bought Woodwinked and Patina(which i didn’t have till now) because of you.. and Ilove them all!
    But this time i will resist(I think lol) because I’m thinking Mulch should be the next one. Have you tried it?Do you like it?

    P.S. I’m a newborn Greek blogger and it would be a huuuge honour if you ever check my blog:-)
            ( http://beautyincrisis.blogspot.com/ )

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! Yes I had Mulch, but sold it – nice colour but didn’t really wear it too often x

  • charlotte_queen

    I really wanna try the Jemma Kidd foundation. Too bad they don’t sell it in Canada :(  
    http://charlottec0uture.blogspot.com/ 
    xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh no I think FeelUnique stocks it and delivers worldwide x

  • Tanika

    i love reading your blog everyday i check if you posted a new blogpost, I really wanna try and found Jemma Kidd foundation not to sure if Perth, Australia sales it i’ll diffently be on the look out, Im using MAC pro longwear but im wanting a change. Have you got any new youtube vids coming up soon? Ive started my blog a new months back still getting the hang of blogging i enjoy every moment of it can you give me any tips on how to improve my blog?

    xx

    http://leopardcrazed.blogspot.com

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun! New video went up yesterday! x

  • http://thislovegame.blogspot.com Diane

    That’s a gorgeous eyeshadow colour! :) Always been interested in trying out Chanel foundations but they don’t do samples over here :( Have you tried the Vitalumiere Aqua? What are your thoughts on them? xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Yes I have tried it but didn’t like it too much – didn’t sit very well on my skin or last that long xx

  • Anonymous

    i really want to try the new chanel foundation but i just got vitalumiere aqua so i dont think i can justify another £30 foundation… xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Fair enough hun x

  • Chloe furlong

    hey i love your youtube channel + your blog, just set my blog up (with great  difficulty), Please check it out..
    http://www.peaceandlovefromchloe.blogspot.com xxx 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! x

  • http://twitter.com/xxFlair Kristin Bennellick

    Fab blog and youtube channel hun. I’ve been reading and watching your videos for days. Keep it up hun, your a massive inspiration :o ) xox

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun – what a lovely comment x

  • littlemissmakeup

    I love this look! What other products r u wearing ie lipstick, powder, bronzer, mascara etc?

  • Nicky

    I have Soba in my collection and it doesn’t get much love… It may get whipped out this week ;) You look lovely :)

    http://nickysbeautyquest.com
    Xo

  • Anonymous

    I absolutely looove your watch! Where did you get it from? xxx

  • Hannah Linehan

    Great post, been trying to sort out my MAC palette recently but always reach for my Naked palette! Wondering if it is worth getting the Naked 2 as ive hit pan in alot of the shadows in the first :) Im intruiged by the Jemma Kidd foundation, ever since I heard Pixi2woo talk about it! xo

  • Tasha

    What other makeup were u wearing in this video?