MAC - With a vast array of makeup must-haves, the most extensive shade ranges, a constant stream of limited-edition collections and those futuristic, sleek stores full to the brim with hypnotising hues, it's enough to send any makeup lover into a frenzy. I've been there, constantly googling swatches, compiling most-wanted lists and lusting after anything and everything MAC. Like a moth to a flame, I was unable to innocently walk past a store without popping in.
Now that my whirlwind love affair with MAC has calmed down, I'm left with a MAC lipstick collection that I half adore and half regret because I struggle to wear them often enough to really get my moneys worth. Don't get me wrong, I still pick up a new purchase every once in a while, but now I'm much more clued up on what suits me and which lipsticks I know won't be abandoned at the back of my drawers.
In total, I have eleven lipsticks from MAC, all from the permanent collection, ranging from subtle nudes through to some of the most vibrant shades of my entire lipstick stocks. Whatever colour you can think of, chances are MAC will have it. No matter what skin tone, hair colour or eye colour you have, you'll always find a shade that flatters you.
MAC really doesn't do things by halves, and the brand's formula range is just as ample as the ton of colours on offer, with nine finishes making up the classic lipstick lineup. That isn't even counting the separate lipstick variations that MAC make, such as the Pro Longwear or Mineralize ranges. Personally, I favour creamy and moisturising finishes over matte, which you'll notice from looking at my collection choices.
With practically all of the MAC lipsticks that I've tried, there is a strong pigment payoff, and the majority sit nicely on the lips. Those with a frost or matte finish tend to be more drying than others, but of course that's only to be expected. In terms of lasting power, I'd say that most wear extremely well, but those with a glossier formula need to be reapplied more often to keep them looking fresh. All MAC lipsticks have an instantly recognisable, fake vanilla scent to them which is far too sickly for my preferred taste, but this soon wears off and becomes undetectable once applied.
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| MAC Jubilee Lipstick Swatch |
Jubilee (Lustre) - Jubilee was my first MAC lipstick purchase, and I still love it. It's a subtle peachy-brown nude that is just so easy to wear and has an undertone that suits my complexion best. This is definitely one that you can top-up without a mirror. It may not be a stand-out shade that will turn heads, but I love how it can pull a look together, especially when wearing heavier eye makeup. Free from shimmer but with a lustre finish, MAC Jubilee has a glossy texture. Its lasting power is pretty weak, so you'll definitely have to slot this one into your handbag when wearing it!
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| MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick Swatch |
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| MAC Ultra Darling Sheen Supreme Lipstick Swatch |
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| MAC Speak Louder Lipstick Swatch |
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| MAC Costa Chic Swatch |
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| MAC Insanely It Sheen Supreme Lipstick Swatch |
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| MAC Impassioned Swatch |
Impassioned (Amplified) - Impassioned is the brightest colour in my MAC collection, being super intense and almost neon thanks to the amplified formula. It's an orangey-pink and is so pigmented that it provides opaque coverage with minimal effort. Paired with a toned-down eye look and a lightly covered complexion, this shade looks stunning. Feeling like your skin isn't looking its best? Slick some Impassioned on and it will detract focus away from any blemish blues. This shade does leave lips stained when worn for a while, meaning that it lasts such a long time on the lips without the need for too many touch ups. I love not having to worry about constantly checking a mirror to see how a lipstick is wearing off when I'm out and about!
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| MAC Rebel Lipstick Swatch |
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| MAC Craving Lipstick Swatch |
Craving (Amplified Creme) - Craving is a rich pinky-purple shade with an amplified creme finish. A great choice if you're after a plum colour but don't want anything too dark and dramatic. This is definitely a sophisticated, more grown-up shade. Fail to look closely enough and you could completely miss the fact that this lipstick contains the tiniest amount of fine shimmer. Highly pigmented, creamy and long lasting, it's hard to find fault with the amplified formula. This is one of the MAC lipsticks I wear most on a day-to-day basis.
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| MAC Shy Girl Lipstick Swatch |
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| MAC Hot Tahiti Lipstick Swatch |
Hot Tahiti (Glaze) - Hot Tahiti is one of the most recent additions to my collection, bought especially for the winter season. Although the raspberry red colour seems quite rich and deep in the bullet, the light, sheer formula leaves more of a buildable tint on the lips. Completely free from shimmer but having a glazed finish, this lipstick gives the lips a juicy look. Less shiny than a lustre or cremesheen and more comfortable to wear than a satin or matte, the glaze lipsticks have a perfectly balmy, gel-like texture. I also find that they stick around for longer on the lips, too, without being overpowering.
Are you a fan of MAC lipsticks?
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2 comments
I'm amazed that even the darker, brighter MAC lipstick colors look so PERFECT on your lips. So that shows no matter whether bright or neutral the lipstick colors are, they look beautiful on you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAw, that's so sweet of you. You've made my day! Thanks, lovely x
DeleteThanks for taking the time to read this post and leave a comment! I try to reply to each and every one of them within 24 hours! x