Two of my new loves in their packages, waiting for me to undress them :)As much as I love this collection, the packaging is kind of blah!
The two lip items I bought are Pure Rose lustre lipstick and Not so Shy! See Thru Lip Colour. Pure Rose was featured in September issue of Marie Claire that I posted here and this color is actually lighter than what it looks when applied to lips. It's very feminine but not girlish. However, this color is dupable and the closest lipstick to it is Plink! from the permanent lustre lipstick line. Also, if you want a creamier and more pigmented lipstick from MAC with the same family of color, go ahead and check out Speed Dial creamsheen lipstick. I actually enjoy the creamsheen one more than Pure Rose.
Pure Rose undressed
In her naked glory, Pure Rose is a soft pink color...
...but on my lips, it's really sheerThe second lip item is actually much much more interesting and I think is very versatile to use. If you have to buy one product from this collection, I suggest you run to the counter and get yourself this Not so Shy! see thru lip colour. Yeah, it's that great and I'm not such a big fan of lip stains!
Not so Shy! after being undressed.It's a gorgeous raspberry color in a cooling gel form.
The doe foot sponge applicatorAlthough it looks very dark and fuchsia-like in the tube, this color is a sheer raspberry color in a gel format. It feels cool when applied to my lips and the color stays on and on and on and on (you get the idea, right?) A word of warning: like all stains, it will make your chapped lips look very prominently chapped. So ladies, exfoliate before you wear it. Also, I like to use my finger to spread it out instead of using the doe foot sponge tip applicator.
Gorgeous color, isn't it?As gorgeous as it is, Not so Shy! has no shine in it and unless you're on a relaxed day, you need to couple it with something. First off, I tried it on top of Pure Rose for an extra punch of color because Pure Rose is unbelievably pale. The result, however, was disheartening because all the chapped skin and lines in my lips kind of shined through (*gasped in horror while looked at self in the mirror*) So I went ahead and did the reverse: Not so Shy! first, then Pure Rose and voila, my lips just wanted to speak English with a French accent!
See, I told you the combo is gorgeous.Why my lips look like Angelina Jolie's I have no idea
The swatch (L-R): Not so Shy!, Pure Rose, Plink! and Not so Shy! on top of Pure RosePlink! is a bit darker than Pure Rose but they are indeed very similar
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now i have to go back for the not so shy!
ReplyDeleteHi Roxy,
ReplyDeleteI find the see thru formula interesting. If you've never used one from MAC, you will definitely enjoy it.
These are pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I have been meaning to go to the store and get a makeover so that I can see what products work best for me, but it's so intimidating to me. And I don't want any one to pressure me to buy expensive makeup...
What's your suggestion, hon?
ooo, that see thru lip color IS gorgeous. i haven't bought any MAC in months, but since i need another Belightful, i should pick up that lip color.
ReplyDeleteHi Kaolee,
ReplyDeleteMakeovers, hah! Once I got a makeover from my cousin who is a makeup artist. She actually gave me stuff so that was a good one :D
I understand how you feel, you do not want to walk out of there looking like a clown while spending a couple of hundred dollars on stuff you don't need. So here's the thing: I would start with places like Clinique first since that brand is not too expensive. Make sure you communicate with the person and buy one or two items. Ask her for a card if you want to, makeup artists and SAs kind of like that. I would not advice you to go to MAC to do your first makeover so try Clinique, Estee Lauder or Bobbi Brown first.
Another option is your local Aveda Institute, just give them a call to see if they have makeup lessons. The one in my place does and it costs around $15 and takes roughly an hour. I think you learn more that way. Again, you have no pressure buying stuff from them.
Take care and good luck. Please keep me updated on how things go, ok?
Hi G,
ReplyDeleteI know, it is really gorgeous. I love it a lot :) If you want to get something from MAC, I think this one and the new creamsheen are worth buying. Other stuff are kind of eh lately, don't know what happens to MAC anymore.
It looks good on you! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteThank you girlfriend, I love the see thru lip colour very much.
super swatches! thanks so much. i was wondering how the stain under the lipglass would look and if i should pass on it... gah.. you're gonna make me revisit the MAC store!
ReplyDeleteHi Kia,
ReplyDeleteBefore blogging, I didn't know I'm that persuasive but now you, G, and Roxy plan to go back to MAC, I think MAC needs to pay me :)
Yup, you definitely need this one, it is such a nice color and will definitely look wonderful with gloss.