So my first move from drug-store lipsticks was MAC lipsticks, I instantly fell in love with all the colours and shades, I have no idea where to begin. At this moment in time I own five of their lipsticks, I wish I could say six but sadly I recently lost my Pink Pearl Pop, still living in hope that it some day turns up.
Snob
Please Me
Pink Nouveau
Speak Louder
Girl About Town
Not sure why my lips decided to look moody about half way through, sorry about that!
I love the colours and shades that come with MAC cosmetics, and to this day I still only own a handful of the colours I've had my eye on. I do find that with most shades however it is best to prime the lip first to make the colours last longer, but the colour pay off is worth is as all the shades are highly pigmented and will always get you the attention you want.
Snob - Light neutral pink, Satin Finish. Snob was my first purchase and I find that it is very thick on the lips and can cause some drag when applying, so with this colour I would definitely recommend a primer or moisturising your lips before use if you normally suffer from dry lips. Although it is a pale shade of pink, I find it is just as bold to wear as any bright colour because of the contrast against the skin, although I used to wear this colour a lot more when I was blonde, I still think it's a lovely shade, especially around summer time as an alternate to the popular peachy, pinky shades. The colour normally stays on for around four hours, but I do find you will need to top this up after eating or drinking.
Please Me - Muted-rosy-tinted pink, Matte Finish. Just like the previous colour, this texture is very thick on the lip, and as a matte finish you will need to make sure to prep your lips if they aren't in a very good condition, as the lipstick will emphasise any flaws. However, once you have put this lipstick on it is one of the best day to day shades, especially if you like a matte finish to your look. I find this one does stay on your lips a while longer than Snob, but you will also find yourself topping this up after a few hours.
Pink Nouveau - Bright pink - Satin Finish. Unlike the previous two, Pink Nouveau glides on the lips easier, and you won't feel the need to prep as much unless you wanted the extra moisturising. This was my original "Barbie" pink and is the perfect shade for summer days, unlike Urban Decays Turn on, this shade feels more "solid" and "blocky" on the lips, with no shimmer. This colour will last on your lips for a few hours without having to re-apply, and will dry your lips out a lot less than the previous two.
Speak Louder - Clean poppy blue pink - Cremesheen finish - Out of all the shades I currently own this is the smoothest lipstick straight onto the lip (Pink Pearl Pop had the same texture, but sadly no longer with me) with this one I have never felt the need to prime or prep my lips, and find the colour stays on the lips for hours without re-applying, as this colour also lightly stains your lips once it has worn off. This shade can be worn for any occasion, and I normally wear it around the office, and can still wear it when I'm out for the night. I had my eye on this shade for months before finally purchasing it, and I can say it has lived up to expectations. Out of all my MAC lipsticks, this one is my favourite.
Girl About Town - Bright blue fuchsia - Amplified Creme finish - Just like Speak Louder, this lipstick doesn't need any prep or prime before applying and glides on with no tugging to the lips. This is a very bold colour, which I find perfect for either nights our or summer days if you wanted something that stands out. The blue-undertones help to make your teeth look whiter as well, which is always on a bonus when wearing lipstick. Out of all the shades mentioned, Girl About Town will give you the biggest colour pay off, as it is so highly pigmented you will find your lips will stay stained vividly for a few hours, saving you having to top it up unless you wanted the creme finish on your lips.
MAC have such a vast arrange of shades, you will be able to achieve the look you want. I would advise however with these lipsticks, to prep and prime the lips - especially if you normally suffer from dry lips as you may find your lips can be dry at the end of the day, especially with the more thicker lipsticks. Saying that,no make up collection would be complete without a MAC lipstick, it's all about finding the perfect shade and finish for you.
What are your thoughts on MAC lipsticks? Any favourite shades I haven't mentioned?
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