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Showing posts with label lipstick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lipstick. Show all posts
Sunday, 27 October 2013
MAC Girl About Town Lipstick
PS. I would just like to add that is my 100th blog post! I can't believe I've wrote 100 posts! Thank you to everyone who reads and follows Something Kinda Cloughton. You have no idea how much I enjoy writing it and your support means so much to me ♥
Sunday, 9 June 2013
MAC Neon Orange Lipstick
MAC’s All About Orange collection is now available in stores and wow, there’s so much love for it! I thought the colour orange would be something that most people would shy away from but it seems a lot of people are feeling rather brave and embracing it. And why not? It’s such a gorgeous collection. How are we supposed to resist? I’ve already reviewed the Sweet & Sour lipstick, a peachy, cutesy orange which I’m obsessed with, but here’s a little something on the opposite end of the orange spectrum for you.
Neon Orange is a super bright shade which really packs a punch. Probably not for the faint hearted, this colour screams ‘look at me‘ whilst staying classy and remaining very wearable. If I’m being honest I don’t think neon is the right word to describe this colour. Looking at other MAC lipsticks, I would say the likes of ‘Show Orchid’ or ‘Candy Yum Yum‘ were truer neon shades. I think this is a very, very bright orange but I know that doesn’t sound half as good for a lipstick name so I can see why MAC went with what they did. The amplified formula means that the colour applies opaque to the lips in one or two slicks and is very rich. Despite being so pigmented I find it still leaves a trace of gloss which feels really moisturising. There’s nothing worse than when you love the colour of a lipstick but it really dries your lips out.
I know there’s a lot of comparisons currently being made between this and MAC’s cult shade Morange but I haven’t tried the latter so I can’t comment yet. Morange is on my lust list so I shall give you my two cents on the matter once I’ve tried it out. I’m in no rush though because Neon Orange is fulfilling all of my ‘loud orange lipstick’ needs right now. I wore it one night last week to help change my outfit from day to night and it instantly picked me up. My face looked brighter and even my teeth looked a little whiter. The things a little bit of lipstick can do eh? Amazing! Another fabulous offering from the All About Orange collection!
GC.
Thursday, 30 May 2013
MAC Sweet & Sour Lipstick
A newly released MAC collection will have any make-up lover’s heart racing but a collection which includes seven, yes seven, brand new shades of lipstick will just about give us a cardiac arrest. The much anticipated All About Orange range has finally launched and I’ve bagged myself a few beauties. Inspired by the colour which is sweeping Korea, Asia and soon to be the rest of the world, this collection includes a gorgeous mix of powder blushes, nail polishes, lipsticks, glosses, an eye-shadow quad and as the name suggests, is all about the colour orange!
Being the lipstick lover that I am I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the new shades so picked up several of them. I also grabbed a blush too but I’m going to review everything in individual posts so it doesn’t get too long. First to catch my eye was Sweet & Sour, a creme sheen formula lipstick with a simply divine unique colour. As you can see this isn’t a bright, ‘in your face’ orange so is definitely one to try if you’re a bit colour shy. The shade is described as a ‘soft peach cream’ which fits the bill perfectly. It does have orange undertones but it definitely airs more on the side of peachy/light coral.
As the formula is a cremesheen, the lipstick isn’t too pigmented. Therefore, you can give lips a quick slick for a more sheer effect or build up the color with lots of layers for something a little more bold. I went for it and applied a generous amount. It lasts around two to three hours as it’s quite a glossy finish so top ups will be required throughout the day. My lips looked fresh and my whole face was brightened by the colour - as was my mood! Orange just reminds me of my bright sunny summer days (nothing like the weather today!)
I am in love with this lippy as I don’t have anything else like it in my lipstick collection. I’m more of a pinks, purples and reds kind of girl so having some orange on my lips is a nice change. I can’t wait to try out the rest of the collection so watch out for the rest of my reviews which will be coming soon. Unfortunately, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Sweet & Sour is already sold out on MAC’s website. That’s just made you want it that little bit more hasn’t it? Don’t fret - you may be able to pick it up in the shops but I would be quick as this is a limited edition collection and they don’t half sell out fast. Eek! Maybe I should go and buy some more?
GC.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick
The launch of the new MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 lipstick has had me burrowing into the depths of my lip product drawer to find an old favourite of mine, Ms Minaj's first Viva Glam offering. Released in February last year, this shade is a must have for bright lip lovers and Nicki fans alike. And the best part? The full price of all Viva Glam lipsticks goes to the MAC Aids Fund which helps people suffering with aids worldwide. Finally, a lippy you can purchase and feel guilt free!
I really love the colour of this lipstick. It’s a bright, fresh, pink with yellow undertones that make it look a little more peachy than Barbie pink and it works well with most skin tones. The formula is satin which means it’s long wearing and is supposed to be moisturising however, it’s not the case for me. I wore this last week when I was out all day attending the One Direction concert (my lips had to look kissable for Harry!) and although I didn’t need to top up the colour much, when I did reapply it towards the end of the night I noticed my lips had really dried out. That’s nothing a little vaseline in between top ups won’t solve but it is a little disappointing. Still, it wouldn’t put me off wearing this shade because it’s too lovely not to wear!
I’m really debating buying the Nicki 2 lipstick which is in shops now but I’m a little scared of the lilac colour and I really don’t know if if it will suit me. I have nothing like it in my collection so it would be very unique but I don’t know how wearable it is. I think I need to go into MAC and have a little play (any excuse!). What about you? Do you love the Nicki Viva Glam lipstick? Are you going to purchase the new one? Let me know!
GC.
Thursday, 10 January 2013
MAC Saigon Summer Lipstick
Saigon Summer is the perfect colour for bold lip lovers. It's a super bright orange frost formula by MAC and I couldn't wait to try this lipstick. The colour looks a lot brighter in the bullet than when it's applied to my lips and it takes a few slicks to achieve a fully opaque colour. The MAC frost formulas can be known to be a little drying but I didn’t have any issues with Saigon Summer and found it quite moisturising. It lasts a a good few hours too before it needs a top up.
It’s a wearable, fun shade and great for perking up any outfit. I wore this lipstick when wearing an all black outfit and I feel it really changed it up a little and made the outfit less boring. I think it would be perfect for - as the name suggests - Summer! I’m looking forward to wearing it with an all white outfit and a tan (please hurry warmer weather...we’re so over the cold!) Overall, a great addition to any MAC lover’s lipstick collection and one to try if you’re not afraid of colour!
GC.
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