So there is this thing about me that you may have picked up on. Or maybe not if you are a skimmer. Whatevs. When I love something I LOVE it. Like I might need a tattoo, tell everyone I know (lucky you!), forsaking all others love. So I thought, with the Christmas season upon us it might be fun to share some of my favorites.
It is no secret that Cara from Maskcara is in my top 3 favorite people in the world (along with my hubs and Jesus.) The talent and genuine kindness that this girl has is unlike anything that you will find elsewhere. She is the definition of the Real Deal.
I would know, I spent the entire summer making over her office, remember?
In fact. I am convinced that the only reason that I even have friends is because they think I can hook them up with Cara. No lie, this is an actual real life thing. I have proof. (Heather if you are reading this you know I love you, it was just too funny to not share!)
So funny right!?
Now here is the really cool part.
For 2 years she has been developing a product to fill a huge gap in the cosmetic industry. If you want to read the whole miracle filled story you can read it here.
When I had my Maskcara Makeover in June I was literally the lottery winner of the year. Cara gave me a tester of her product and I scraped that thing DRY. Tears were shed when it was gone. Now? I just dont wear makeup, because everything else comes up short.
So what is this miracle product that will make us all look like super models?
It is called IIID Foundation and it is a foundation system that highlights, contours, covers and illuminates your face. In your HAC Pack (HAC stands for Highlight and Contour FYI) you will get 2 full sized foundations, one to contour and one to highlight, a cream blush and an illuminator. Cara teaches you EXACTLY how to use it here, so if you are a little nervous, dont be. It is so easy I promise!
This product and the lesson that Cara gave me has COMPLETELY changed the way that I do my makeup.
New things can be scary, especially when it is on your face, but you guys know that I would never tell you about something that I didnt love and this is the kind of love that makes you believe in unicorns.
I tell Cara every time I talk to her that this stuff is going to sell out instantly (hopefully not before I can get mine ordered!) So if you too want to look like you are a super model, join me friends. On team IIID. I mean, I feel like we should make shirts or something!
You can find out exactly how to contour for your specific face shape and buy IIID Foundation here. (and pssst! Jem is my favorite blush color!)
You guys know I love your guts already, but now I can love your perfectly contoured faces too! Win win!!
I ordered my HAC pack this morning. Can’t wait to try it. Cara’s blog is the only beauty blog I follow and she is the best!
1:07 am, huh?
Ha! What?! Do you think I have time to write blog posts while my family is awake! Such is the life, and it also explains a lot right?
xo
m
What a difference! I totally put it on my Christmas list and plan on buying it myself if I don’t get it from Santa this year!
I just ordered mine too…got the raspberry blush..I hope I like it!!
I think Cara is a HAC genius and she has changed the way I look at makeup application. Wondering, though, about the use of this on sensitive/acne prone skin. I am super sensitive to product on my face and have worked hard the past few years to clear this face up. And I’m there, but, ya know, don’t want to get all irritated again… Would love any info you or Cara have on this…are the products non-comedogenic??
That is a super good question. She has a FAQ here: https://www.maskcara.com/2013/11/27/how-to-use-your-hac-pack/
Xo
m
I love Cara and all her makeovers she does. Especially your make over Mandi! You looked awesome! Wish the HAC makeup line could be shipped to Canada….I’ve heard it doesn’t. (?)
I think it is only available in the US right now, but she is working on it!
xo
m
I stayed up until my order went through. I was prepared to drive up to St. George for it! Mandi, your makeover is one of my favorites that Cara has done. I would love to be one of her ‘older’ makeover models (50+). We can’t let you youngsters have all the fun 😉
The filled-in eyebrows help too. Letting them grow back in worked for me and would work for you.
I REALLY want to try this stuff! I am hoping to get some and hoping even more that Cara ends up coming to a store in Kansas City so she can give me a one on one! It looks so amazing!
My husband would like to sarcastically thank you for encouraging me to spend yet another $50 on cosmetics this week 🙂
I’ve never tried HAC, but I feel like Cara’s system looks pretty foolproof and a good place for someone like me to start, so I just couldn’t resist before her whole supply is sold out!! I’m super excited to try it out & hoping I don’t fail miserably!
I just ordered mine. 🙂
I can not wait to get mine!!! I ordered it the first day it came out and I’ve gotten my shipping notice. So glad to know you like Jem because that’s the blush color I chose! I wasn’t sure if it would be too dark, but it’s just so beautiful! I’ve literally checked my tracking number about 5 times today to see if it somehow sped up for something. LOL
I just found your blog and love it! The makeover Cara gave you is GORGEOUS!! How did you get so tan? I would love to have a gorgeous tan like yours! And how do you use IIID? What brushes and application tricks do you use?
I just had to return my Maskcara HAC pack. The contour in the Light just isn’t dark enough, even if you want to look natural. It does not cover blemishes at all, and any concealer and powder you put afterwards just slides off, and leaves your blemishes exposed. Worst of all, it pools in each pore, exaggerating them, and any pore Minimizer or powder you put afterwards, which usually work, cannot help at all.