The only thing in my make up kit that makes me ugly

Got this pic from the Mac Cosmetics website.

I had acne last year around the time I had a part time job as a presenter.

Every weekend I wore heavy make up.

I had never used liquid foundation before, so I tried the one by Mac.

Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NC 35. 

It was a revelation. I loved it.

It was smooth and thick, so you only needed a dab to cover the whole face.

After a few weeks, my skin broke out and my face turned into an ugly piece of shiznit.

I read somewhere that liquid foundation tended to clog the pores and cause pimples.

But at that time, with so much going on in my life, it could have been anything.

I had hormonal imbalance due to a lot of stress.
I was an unhealthy eater.
And I didn't have enough sleep.

Now, just two days ago I hosted a wedding and used the Mac liquid funda again.

When I got home, I saw four spots threatening to grow into big pus-filled mountains of embarrassment.

Aha. Caught in the act, Mac!

I've been a Mac fan through and through, from the day I got my first pay check and could afford to buy the NC 35 pot concealer, all the way up to the present.

I have a great collection of make up products that include Mac powders, shadows, a primer and a few bottles of nail polish courtesy of Liam.

But the brand's liquid foundation ain't no friend of mine.

Now I'm faced with the task of finding a foundation that will match my skin tone, not irritate my skin, and glide on smoothly while giving maximum coverage.

It's not going to be easy, but I am hanging in there.

Forget potions.

Dr. Ibrahim is the best dermatologist in the world.

Very reassuring, calm and prescribes nothing but the best.

Best Overnight Zit Zappers

1. Bioessence Acne Lotion. This can be bought in the Philippines for a little over a hundred pesos, and it lasts for over six months. It's best applied on blackheads that tend to become full-blown zits. It contains salicylic acid and is tinted, so it can be applied under make up. I personally don't use it during the day, because it smells funny. But apply it in the evening and you will wake up less oily.

2. Fucidin H. It is an antibacterial cream and it was recommended by my dermatologist, for HUGE pus-filled pimples. Zits multiply because the bacteria is spread around the face, so it is important to stop stupidly touching your face all the time to check if your zits have vanished. Fucidin comes in gel or cream form. I personally like gel because it stays on my face longer, therefore more product is absorbed overnight. I woke up today to find the zit on my forehead less noticeable. Yay!

3. Ice. Oh my gosh, ice is the best! For really red zits that tend to get bigger during the day, ice application is the solution. Wrap a cube in a paper towel and dab it on the spot. Don't press hard, just enough to numb that sonuvagun. Do that for ten minutes, and do the whole thing at least twice a day.

And for scars, use papaya soap or hydroquinone cream. But use them sparingly. We girls tend to be impatient and put a sh*tload of product on our faces. That is NOT cool. Your face will saga and get all wrinkly fast if you do that. Moderately apply stuff on your face.

And also control your drinking. Make sure you drink lots of water to keep you hydrated. Especially in humid weather. I think that's how I got my gigantic zit on my forehead this week.