Lips

MAC Lips, Lips, Lips!

I really didn’t need a reminder, but I was lucky enough to get one anyway. MAC recently sent me a huge box filled with fabulous lip products, as an amazing reminder that the brand offers just about every color in every fabulous finish and texture under the sun! In the 90s, MAC Lipstick established itself as the premiere lipstick brand. Everyone I knew had at least one, and raved about them regularly. The brand balanced prestige with performance, and as a result decades later its solid reputation remains. This post will serve as your personal reminder, from gloss to matte, from blue to red… MAC has something perfect for you! This post features a selection of MAC Lipstick in every color of the rainbow, and you shouldn’t hesitate to add your favorites to your cart NOW! Currently MAC is offering one free lipstick with the purchase of any two lip products. Steal alert!

MAC Lipstick generally retails for $17 (unless it’s a limited-edition collection). Keep scrolling to see each of the lipsticks featured above close-up and swatched!

Click HERE to shop MACCosmetics.com, other retailers include Nordstrom.com, Bloomingdales.com, Macys.com and Saks.com. The lipsticks photographed for this review were press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

MAC All Fired Up Retro Matte Lipstick Swatch

MAC All Fired Up is a vivid pure red with a soft matte finish. This is such a Hollywood starlet red!

MAC Bronze Shimmer Frost Lipstick Swatch

MAC Bronze Shimmer is a bold metallic bronze with a frosty finish. This shade is awesome for darker complexions, or if you’re sporting a serious tan!

MAC Candy Yum Yum is an almost neon magenta pink with a matte finish. The overall look is a blend of girly playfulness and sophistication.

If you feel like you can’t wear red lipstick, MAC Cockney Lipstick is for you! This semi-sheer finish is a more subtle version of a classic bold red.

MAC Crème Cup Cremesheen Lipstick Swatch

MAC Crème Cup is a decadent neutral pink with that amazing Cremesheen texture. Smooth and opaque, this lipstick is sure to become a favorite!

For the more adventurous in the house, MAC Dreampot Matte Lipstick is a bold Robin’s Egg blue with a modern matte finish.

If you’re prepping for fall, MAC Instigator Matte Lipstick is a great choice! This deep eggplant is the perfect pair for a fall palette, and a matte finish is ideal for cooler weather.

MAC Lavender Jade is a bold electric purple with a beautiful matte finish. It’s ideal if you’re looking for a bold shade that isn’t quite as over the top as blue.

My first thought when I tried MAC On and On Frost Lipstick was that it’s simply magical. This sheer raisin is laced with shimmer ranging from Bordeaux to silver, and looks simply mystical on the lips.

Don’t let first impressions throw you off! MAC Soft Hint Frost Lipstick is a sheer silvery blue, that adds only a hint of cool color to the lips. The iridescent shimmer changes color depending on how the light hits it!

MAC Spoiled Fabulous Frost Lipstick Swatch

MAC Spoiled Fabulous Frost Lipstick is a pale gold with a subtle rusty shimmer.

MAC Wild Extract looks like the nectar of an exotic fruit! This bold yellow gold really makes a statement!

Click HERE to shop MACCosmetics.com, other retailers include Nordstrom.com, Bloomingdales.com, Macys.com and Saks.com. The MAC lipstick features in this post was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment NEUTRALS

Almost every beauty lover I know has one “go-to” neutral that works with most everything. Needless to say, these versatile shades are the first to empty and need replenishment. If you’re in the process of restocking, and want a matte liquid lip color to carry with you everywhere you go, here’s a heads up that the NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment collection includes five fabulous shades of neutral to die for.

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment Neutral Swatches

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment swatches from left to right: American Woman-a medium neutral pink , Get It On– a medium tawny-beige, Walk This Way-a warm youthful pink, Just What I Needed-a deep milk chocolate with a hint of pink, and London Calling-a chocolate brown with a touch of wine. Remember these high-pigment lip colors have a modern matte finish, and boast extremely long wear time!

Retail price is $26 per tube. On July 5th, you can get 24 hour early access to this product on the Sephora mobile app. Starting July 6, 2017 you can click HERE to buy this product at NARSCosmetics.com, or purchase from retailers like Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, and Ulta.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment REDS

It was easy for me to decide which NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment shades to give you an in-depth review of first. The selection of reds in this collection is simply stand-out. The brand is obviously as infatuated with the color red as I am, because 25% of this upcoming collection is REDS!

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment Red Swatches

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment red swatches from left to right: Just Push Play– a deep brick red, Light My Fire– a bright orange-red, Starwoman– crimson, Don’t Stop– a true vivid red, and Under My Thumb– a deep berry red.

You’d assume the very thin consistency of this liquid lip color would mean bleeding into fine lines, but not so! As an insurance policy, lip pencil can absolutely be used to keep this product in place, but I was able to wear it with none. The rigid sponge-tip makes applying to the lip line precise, and this lip color has amazing staying power. I wore mine through two meals and two coffees… and the color was still there with no reapplying! Simply amazing. Those of you scared to wear red because of fade or bleeding will adore this new product.

Retail price is $26 per tube. Remember, this product isn’t available yet! Starting July 5th, you can grab one only on the Sephora mobile app. On July 6, 2017 you can click HERE to buy this product at NARSCosmetics.com. Other retailers include Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, and Ulta.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

NEW NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment

There’s no end in sight where the matte lip trend is concerned. The most sought-after form of matte lip color is the liquid lipstick, and the NEW NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment is a must-try for anyone who loves the look.

NEW NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment

This new NARS product will launch first on July 5th, only on the Sephora Mobile App. Starting on July 6, 2017 it will officially be available at NARS counters everywhere, and online at NARSCosmetics.com. What’s this product like? Well, the texture is extremely thin and lightweight–almost like the consistency of a liquid eyeliner–and the flat applicator sponge makes it easy to hug the tight corners of the lip-line. This formula is incredibly high-pigment, and quickly dries to a suede finish that has incredibly long wear time!

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment is available in twenty shades of gorgeous. I’ll get you better acquainted with each one in future posts! My first impression is this is yet another NARS triumph.

Retail price of NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment is $26 per tube.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks

Consumers who love little details will always be a fan of brands like Make Up For Ever. Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks don’t only deliver intense, fabulous color. They also feel incredible on the lips, and are housed in a sleek lipstick tube shaped like a bullet. This formula delivers long-wearing, high-pigment, creamy color that truly stands out. Don’t forget Rouge Artist Lipstick is also available in a matte finish! Keep scrolling for a close-up look at some of the colors available in this collection.

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks, Bold Shades

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks, Bold Shade Swatches

First I wanted to feature some of the boldest shades of Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème I had the opportunity to play with. From left to right C503 a white-based lavender pastel, C306 a vivid pink coral, C405 a true red, and C407 a deep blood red. These colors won’t be ignored, and are perfect for a night out clubbing, or a romantic date.

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks, Neutral Shades

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks, Neutral Shade Swatches

This collection of shades are my “go-to” neutral picks that are perfect for wearing anywhere and any time of day! From left to right C104 a warm beige, C302 a peachy neutral, C210 a warm pink, and C303 an orange with a touch of peach.

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks, Pink Shades

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Crème Lipsticks, Pink Shade Swatches

There are so many different luscious shades of pink to choose from, I decided to group these four together for a bit of an ombre effect! From left to right above: C205 a cool-hued bubblegum pink, C206 a vivid hot pink, C207 a scorching fuchsia, and C208 a deep magenta.

Retail price is $22 per lipstick. Thirty two shades are available, ranging from black to white!

To read more you can visit the Make Up For Ever website, or Click HERE to buy from Sephora.

The products in this review were press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.