MY MAC LIPSTICK COLLECTION

Hello! You fellow makeup lovers will know that MAC lipsticks are a must in our ever growing makeup collections! The range of colours, different formulas and high pigmentation of these lipsticks never fail to dissapoint me and I love the creamy, vanilla scent they all seem to have. MAC is definitely the brand where I purchase the majority of my lipsticks from and so far I have collected twelve. My collection may seem small to some yet obsessive to others, however I can safely say I love and wear all of my MAC lipsticks (though I may have favourites!). I am no where near finished collecting these beauties and have already got my eye on loads more. The £15.50 price tag isnt exactly cheap for a lipstick but for this luxurious product, its worth it.

I much prefer knowing what shade im going to buy so I dont have to spend hours standing in the MAC store in a crowd of people grabbing any old shade off the stand (im sure weve all been there). I constantly find myself looking through peoples MAC lipstick collections to see which one I need to purchase next, I love being nosy and stalking other peoples collections so I thought i'd share mine with you! This blog post is a guide for people like me who are forever searching for their next lipstick purchase! I have included swatches on my arm so you can see the true colours of the lipstick shades.

From left: Russian Red/ Rebel/ Girl About Town/ Lovelorn/ Captive/ Chatterbox.

From left: Russian Red/ Rebel/ Girl About Town/ Lovelorn/ Captive/ Chatterbox.

Russian Red

This classic red shade was my first ever mac lipstick and is a must have in everyones collection. The matte colour stays on all day and is very eye catching! I tend to keep this shade for a special occasion or for when i want to stand out and make a statement because it is so bold and glamorous looking. I usually dont get on well with matte shades as they tend to dry my lips out, however with a little bit of lip balm underneath I have no problems with this formula.

Rebel

This is a plum shade with berry pink undertones. I purchased this shade when deep purple lipsticks were the big craze and although I dont wear it as much as I did, it is still a lipstick I feel as if everyone needs in their collection. The satin formula is non-drying and gives a lovely shine. This has an almost sultry, vampy look and is perfect to wear on a night out.

Girl About Town

This is an amplified formula which makes this fuscia pink bright and pigmented,  I tend to use this colour on a day where I feel as if I look quite dull and need brightening up as it is such a young, fun shade to wear. This colour has very strong blue undertones and so makes my teeth look whiter. It also goes well with my light blonde hair and pale complexion so for my fellow blondies out there, this is the shade for you!

Lovelorn

This shade was bought on the way to Turkey last year and so I wore it a lot on holiday, it went very well with a tan and natural makeup. However, this lipstick isnt just a holiday shade, it has a very pretty muted pink colour which is perfect for everyday wear and the lustre effect gives it a nice, subtle shine. The more you build this lipstick up, the more pigmented it becomes so you can wear and apply it in different ways.

Captive

This satin formula lipstick is an all time favourite of mine in winter. The cool, berry toned colour can be worn both in the daytime and nightime and is what I would describe as a darker neutral shade. This colour tends to warm up paler complexions so if you have fairer skin like me and always forget to fake tan then I would reccomed it!

Chatterbox

This is probably one of the shades in my collection which I wear the least as I am not sure if it suits me or not. It is the perfect cool toned pink colour and is definitely a summer shade. I do like how this shade isnt at all overwhelming and is not to bright or neon. I think this shade would suit a smokey grey eye and a bit of sheer lipgloss to soften the colour even more.

From Left: Craving/ Dark Side/ Milan Mode/ Velvet Teddy/ Neon Orange/ Syrup.

From Left: Craving/ Dark Side/ Milan Mode/ Velvet Teddy/ Neon Orange/ Syrup.

Craving

This shade is very similar to Captive however it is slightly lighter and more on the pinky-red side. You can dress this colour up or down depending on your look/mood. I find this shade very warming and when I wear it I tend to pair it with Nars orgasm blusher and neutral warm-toned eye makeup.

Dark Side

I love wearing this deep burgandy/berry shade in autumn/winter. It is very dark and very bold which i like as it makes an impact. Although I really like this shade, I would have prefered it in a matte formula as opposed to amplified as the matte shades dont tend to fade or move at all. I find myself having to re-apply this shade, however with a lipliner underneath I dont think i would have this issue. 

Milan Mode

This is one of my most unusual lipsticks as the formula is a lustre (which i dont normally go for) and it has some subtle glitter in it. The bright magenta pink shade has pink and silver shimmers and is quite cool toned. I purchased this shade because I was instantly drawn to the shimmers and glitter, however I do find it slightly more difficult to wear than my other matte and neutral shades.

Velvet Teddy

Thanks to Kylie Jenner, the 'Queen' of nude plumped lips, I am sure this lipstick colour is now in everyones lipstick collections! This matte, deep toned beige colour suits almost every skin tone and really does make me feel like my lips look plumper. I pair this with Urban Decay's 'Sesso' lipgloss and different nude lipliners to get the full Kylie Jenner look! I was always too hesitant to try out nude lips because I didnt want it to wash me out or give me the 'foundation lips' look, however this lipstick completely changed my mind and inspired me to purchase even more neutral nude toned lipsticks.

Neon Orange

This is another lipstick I chose before setting off on a holiday. I really wanted a bright orangey-red shade that I could wear with a sparkly gold eye and tanned skin. I love how bright this amplified lipstick is as it really stands out. This isnt the most wearable Lipstick however as I only really wear it when tanned or when wearing black clothing!

Syrup

This is my current favourite lipstick shade from my MAC collection. It is so easily wearable and is almost a 'your lips but better' shade. This berry toned nude shade is in my favourite daytime formula lustre and is so glossy and moisturising when applied to the lips however you will need to re-apply it throughout the day. This lipstick is natural and sophisticated looking making it the perfect colour to wear to work. 

I hope you enjoyed my lipstick collection, Im sure i'll end up collecting many more so be prepred for an updated version in my future blog posts! I'd love to know what your favourite MAC lipsticks are, please leave a comment down below!

Thankyou for reading

love from Georgia,

xxx