My Little MAC Lipstick Collection

Hey all! 

It's been a while since i've posted (again!) and the excuse remains the same. University work has got the better of me, so posts will be done when I can grab some free time. I thought i'd ease myself back in slowly by posting a little collection post. MAC lipsticks have been crowd favourites for years, with their endless finishes, shades and collections. I've only have a few, but they are something I really want to invest in this year as I really do believe they are the best lip products out there! So here is my little MAC lipstick collection so far:

(Top to bottom) Innocence, Beware!, Pervette & Plink!

Shy Girl, Creme Cup & Chatterbox

Japanese Maple & Peach Blossom

I've linked full reviews to them all underneath, apart from Peach Blossom and Shy Girl which I didn't seem to review upon purchase (I have no idea why!). As you can see I tend to gravitate towards the same colours when it comes to these lipsticks, which probably has something to do with their £15 price tag and I want to make sure I get something that I know suits me. I also tend to go for their Cremesheen collection, as I find the finish really long-lasting and there's also something really luxurious about the creamy texture. 

My favourite? It has to be Creme Cup .. It's the perfect neutral shade that seems to go with everything. It's one of the first ones I ever bought and has been used the most! 

My least favourite? Pervette. It's literally been worn once as I don't like the finish. I don't quite know what possessed me to buy a Glaze lipstick as it just looks weird and cold on my lips. There isn't much colour and I prefer something with a stronger pigment that makes my lips look more moisturised than lifeless! 

I'm now on the hunt for a really lovely plum colour along with a matte red that's suitable for pale skin tones from MAC.. any ideas? 

Speak soon! x

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MAC Japanese Maple Cremesheen Lipstick

Well, hello there!

No, I didn't die or emigrate to an exotic island, i've been completely buried until a pile of final-year university work. If you follow me on twitter you'll realise this, as every other tweet describes me wanting to bang my head against my desk trying to get things done before deadline. Anyway, i'm slowly easing myself back into blogging, mostly reviewing things that i've picked up when i've had much-needed retail therapy breaks. So, a nice an easy one - my latest addition to my MAC collection, Japanese Maple. 

Part of the super moisturising Cremesheen range, Japanese Maple is described as a 'frosted light beige' and could potentially be my nude lipstick shade. With an ever-so slight undertone of pale pink, it flatters my skin tone making a perfect pick for pale girls. It's not something I would wear during the day as I keep my eyeshadow quite low-key, but this would be an ideal contrast with a dramatic smokey eye. The creamy finish enables my lips to stay soft, and the shade has such a strong pigment that lasts ages! It's not recommended if you like keeping things natural as you're at risk of the dreaded 'concealer lips' - use this as the ideal opportunity to finally try out that daring eyeshadow you thought you couldn't pull off, this shade is sure to compliment it. Overall, i'm extremely impressed.. the hunt for the perfect nude lipstick is finally over.

You can purchase Japanese Maple at your local MAC counter or online here for £15. 

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick In 01 Nude Beige

As winter rolls in, a good lipstick that can withstand the bitter wind is hard to come by. Not only do you want the colour, but you want something that's long-lasting, hydrating and won't dry up from the chill. 

I was recommended by a friend to try the YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick due to their creamy textures, softening your lips as well as promising strong pigment. This particular range comes in 30 different shades, meaning that if you like the formula there will definitely be a shade for you. As always, whenever I try out a new lipstick range I tend to start of with something that's well within my comfort zone - a gorgeous pastel pink (Yes, I am aware the bullet looks bright red in the light, but the swatch gives it justice! You don't need me to tell you how amazing the actual case looks .. it's gorgeous! 

 

- No flash! - 

 

- With flash! -

Apologies for the mugshot, i'm not much of a smiler in photos! As you can see the pigment is stronger than it looks when applied directly to the lip, and is the perfect winter colour. Effortlessly cool and super girly, it glides effortlessly onto the lip and feels soft all day. As the day went on, I found the product lost some of its intensity, but yet it was still apparent I was wearing lipstick.  Obviously at £24.50, this isn't a product for everyone, but it's definitely something I would splurge on come payday! It also has SPF15 in it, which is great in the summer .. although the changes of catches a sunburn in November is pretty slim in Britain. Overall, a luxurious product that delivers incredible results - if only it didn't cost a bomb!

You can purchase a Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick for £24.50 here or at your nearest YSL counter.