Hi everyone,
I decided to do a blog on my MAC lipstick collection I don't have a huge amount from the range but as my collection builds I will add to this post. Be warned this is a slight addiction I haven't been able to buy another lipstick since I bought my first MAC one. I just find that the quality is amazing and they last so well on the lips.
For this blog I have split my lipstick collection into different finishes. (MAC have different finishes in the lipsticks they make.) The finishes that they make are Matte, Creamsheen, Satin, Amplified, Luster, Retro Matte, Amplified cream, Creamsheen pearl, Frost and Glaze. I have three Matte finishes, two Creamsheens, one Satin and two Amplified.
I currently own 8 lipsticks from MAC.
Matte
Matte finish is the most drying of the lipstick finishes some more than others I find ruby woo (Retro Matte) far to drying and so I wouldn't buy it. Matte lipsticks give full opaque coverage and last for about 6 hours. As the name suggest they have no shimmer or sheen to them. These are best if you don't want to be reapplying quite often.
Velvet Teddy is a nude/mauve with a hint of pink in it. It is very similar to Mehr but has a more brown/mauve tone to it.
Mehr is a subtly blue-toned medium pink/nude. I love wearing this on an everyday basis its so easy to wear.
Pink Plaid is a beautiful blue toned pink. This is really pretty and girly without looking like a barbie doll.
Creamsheen
The finish on this lipstick is very creamy and has a really nice glossy finish to it. They only wear for around 2-3 hour so it is one you will need to reapply throughout the day. This finish has a good pigmentation but not as full coverage as the matte or amplified.
Crosswires is an amazing coral with red tones running through it. I bought this one for summer so I haven't really got any wear out of it yet but i can't wait until I do.
Modesty is a really sheer nude lipstick and can be worn even if I don't have any other makeup on its really creamy and I actually feel that this moisturises my lips well.
Satin
Satin finish is a mostly matte finish with a hint of sheen in it. These shades tend to wear for about 5 hours. They have a good opaque colour and feel nice on the lips.
Amorous is a brown/plum shade with a subtle hints of red. This is a really sophisticated looking lipstick and really nice for nights out.
Amplified
Amplified is a creamy formula with real staying power and the colours pack a punch. This lipstick is has a nice sheen when applied and lasts approximately 4-5 hours.
The first one I have is a limited edition Viva Glam lipstick. Each year MAC select a celebrity and they pair up to create a lipstick and lipglass. The point of this is to raise money for charity. MAC give all the money made from this range to the selected charity Aids.
Miley Cyrus has created a really bright hot pink it looks amazing on and your giving to charity so win win.
Vegas Volt it is a gorgeous coral colour it is quite bright so if your not someone who normally wears bright shades give this a go it will look amazing in summer.
If you are unsure about any colour always ask to try it on MAC will sanitise every lipstick before you try it on as the colour in the tube will always look different on the lips as everyones lips are a different colour. If you still feel weird about trying on the lipsticks even though they are sanitised swatch a bit onto the inside of your finger it won't give a true representation of what it would be like on your lips but it is a bit pinker than the top of your hand.
Quick Summary
Favourite shade of all - Velvet Teddy
Least favourite shade of all - CB96 (I don't own this)
Favourite finish - Matte
Least favourite finish - Frost
Shade I'd recommend - Modesty its a good lipstick for daytime or neutral lip with a smokey eye.
Best wear time - Matte around 5-6 hours
Worst wear time - Lustre around 2 hours
First shade I bought - Velvet Teddy
Latest shade(s) I bought - Modesty and Pink Plaid
MAC lipsticks - £15.50 each What are your favourite MAC lipstick shades? Which shades do I need in my collection?
I do have one more lipstick which is a fake I wasn't going to include it but I thought if I do it may stop other people from accidentally buying fakes and then not being satisfied with the product that they think is from MAC. I have since thrown this away so have no photos of it. The packaging is noticeably cheaper and a lot lighter it the MAC logo is larger and also higher up the lipstick bullet also doesn't have the signature Vanilla fragrance, it smells like fairy liquid. Colour payoff is good but doesn't last for more than half an hour and feels gritty on the lips. I bought this on Ebay and I am not saying that everything on Ebay is fake but I don't think i will ever buy any makeup products of it again. Any makeup will be bought directly on the website or in a shop. However if you are going to buy a lipstick of another website just look out for these signs and compare a photo to the one online see if you can spot a difference.
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Emma
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