My MAC Lip Collection + Wishlist

I have a confession to make: I'm a lipstick addict (in case you didn't notice). My fascination for red lipstick, in particular, has prompted me to buy every possible shade of red lipstick you could find. My quest for the perfect red lip color has led me to grow my MAC lipstick collection over time. Since I tried Ruby Woo and Russian Red, I haven't looked back. It is important for me to be picky about what I wear on my lips; I would never use lipstick from unknown brands whenever possible. Chapped lips had always been an issue of mine and I find that certain brands of lipsticks make my lips extremely dry. Thankfully for those who have problems with chapped, dry lips, you can try evolution of smooth lip balms. I am never without a lip balm for those days wherein I do not want to wear lipstick, or when I'm at home. It helps to seal in the moisture and keep my puckers smooth! 

Going back to my lipstick collection, I've amassed quite a few but I've listed some of the ones that I use all the time. 

MAC Craving

MAC Russian Red

MAC Please Me

MAC Ruby Woo

MAC Lady Danger

...but I'm not done yet. There are many other gorgeous shades that I would like to get my hands on soon. These are just some of them:

MAC Hearts Aflame 

MAC Hearts Aflame is from the A Novel Romance collection. I was instantly drawn to this lipstick shade because of its dark red tone. I love a good red lipstick and while I do own Russian Red and Ruby Woo from MAC, this looks like another great addition to my red lipstick collection. It is a mid-tone brick red with a matte finish!

MAC Yield to Love

This mid-tone rose lipstick is one of my most coveted lipsticks from MAC. Since I tried wearing MAC Please Me, I have fallen in love with pink lipsticks. This one is unique in its combination of pink and plum shades. It has a soft shine, too, which makes it easy to apply.

MAC A Novel Romance

This is another limited edition lipstick from MAC. I instantly yielded to the dusty pink lipstick color and its cremesheen finish. The blue undertone and soft shine makes it irresistible and ideal for creating feminine looks.

MAC Painted Sunset

Orange-based hues is also one of my favorite colors to wear on my lips. Hence, Painted Sunset piqued my curiosity enough to include it in my wishlist. If you like to make a bold statement on your lips, this is the color to go to!

MAC Runway Hit

This warm coral matte lipstick rounds up my list of coveted MAC lipsticks at the moment. I've seen swatches of this lipstick on Google and I have to say that I am quite impressed. 

Which MAC lipstick is your all-time favorite?

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MAC Craving: Review

A burst of plum. This is how MAC Craving is described on MAC's website. And I can hardly argue with that. For the most part of December 2014, I was seeing a lot of beauty bloggers showcasing all kinds of fall lipstick shades and I was quite envious because I wanted to give the plum shade a try but not sure if it would fit into my usual style (I am best known for my red and pink lipstick!). But I finally caved in to my curiosity... I added MAC Craving to my growing lipstick collection. 

What is to love about MAC Craving?

This shade is raved about by bloggers as the perfect shade for fall or winter. But even though we don't have winter here, I decided to purchase this anyway given that I have long been wanting to try out a plum lipstick. I decided to go with Craving because beauty experts suggested giving this shade a try if you are testing the waters with plum lipstick shades and not daring enough to go for a deep berry shade right away. 

MAC Craving belongs in the Amplified Creme finish line that offers a creamy texture when applied on the lips. There is a subtle gloss to the finish. If you want to use this lipstick for evening wear, you can definitely try adding a few more swatches to achieve that dark plum color. 

Since this isn't a matte finish, Craving does not last very long although it offers enough staying power (good for about 4 hours, based on my experience). But even when they fade away, it leaves that soft stain on your lips that gives it a natural looking blush on your lips. 

If you're too scared to jump onto plum lipstick shades right away, I suggest you try MAC Craving first!

 

Beauty Craving: Lipsticks

Since I bought my first red lipstick, I have enjoyed the process of using makeup (lipstick, specifically) to complement my outfit. I never realized how much a specific lip color can add that "little something" to your look. Eventually, I ventured into trying out different shades (outside of red and pink) and I see my lipstick collection growing by the day. And yet, I can't stop! Here are some other lipstick shades that I am particularly eyeing to add to my lipstick stash for future use. 

MAC Craving

I've been looking for beautiful plum shades and this is one in particular that I've set my eyes on. It is plum but with hints of pink. It is an amplified creme finish so it also got a subtle shine to it.

Maybelline Bit of Berry

In my search for plum lip shades, I also came across Bit of Berry from Maybelline. It is close to MAC Craving, no wonder why these two are often compared next to each other. However, this shade from Maybelline is more pink than Craving is. It is part of the Color Sensational line from Maybelline.

MAC Candy Apple

Okay, another plumful shade. This one though comes with a midtonal warm plum, perfect for the cold weather ahead. It is part of MAC's So Supreme lipstick collection. Therefore, the lipstick formula is moisturising and with a sheen designed to give a flash of glow to your lips.

MAC Relentlessly Red

This is part of the Retro Matte lipstick collection from MAC, as inspired by its most famous red shade - Ruby Woo. As a big fan of matte lipstick, I cannot wait to sample this particular shade. It comes with a cool undertone to give more eye-catching effect to the lip color.

Revlon Lover's Coral

MAC Sunny Seoul

The creamy and warm pink color from Sunny Seoul tug at my heart, making this lip shade a part of my must-have lipsticks. This color might work best on light skin tones, though, because the shade is very ethereal that it verges on the line of pastel. It is also a perfect lip color to wear for day look.

L'Oreal Plum Passion

Dubbed as the "party shade", this dark plum lip color is a dream. I can envision myself wearing this with a party dress this upcoming holiday. 

Have you tried any of these lipstick shades? I'd love to hear your review - be sure to leave your links in the comment section so I can check them out. xo

 

MAC: Girl About Town

As a fan of lipstick, it is almost a crime to not own a MAC product on my kit. The opportunity came in perfectly with my search for the perfect blue based lipstick. And then came MAC Girl About Town...

This lipstick shade is made of blue based fuchsia that features an amplified cream finish. Depending on how many swatches you put on, it can range from medium to dark cool toned fuchsia. This makes it one of few universally-flattering fuchsias out there. Hence, the fuss around Girl About Town was well deserved as it is a classic shade, and we all love a classic, right?

without flash

The main thing I love about wearing Girl About Town, aside from the color, is the fact that it glides easily when you apply. And yet, it is not ultra glossy (which I despise). Instead, it comes with a semi-matte finish. Whether you like matte or glossy lipstick, you can get the best of both worlds here.

What is your favorite MAC shade?