Hey Guys,
I hope you are all having a lovely weekend 🙂
I have always been in awe when I walk past the MAC lipstick section, the slight variation in shades all positioned in a beautiful sequential placement always leaves me overwhelmed, resulting in me leaving empty handed because I want them ALL and cannot simply select a few. My choice is also driven by the cost of each lipstick -£15.50. I, myself, cannot justify spending this amount on 1 lipstick, as I usually spend £10.98 on 2 of my favourite lipstick combos of all time! (Read Review Here)
It was only until last Summer 2016 that I decided to venture away from my comfort zone (The usual nude/pinks) and wanted to create makeup looks that were a bit more daring with a pop of colour for the summer season. For a while, I had also been considering the MAC brand (I mean it was about time right?) So I purchased the colours Vegas Volt and Relentlessly Red.
MAC – Vegas Volt
MAC describes Vegas Volt as a ‘full power coral’ in an amplified crème finish. The amplified formula is rich and intense with no shimmer or frost. The lipstick glides on effortlessly and once applied leaves your lips looking moist and slightly glossy. Due to the creamier formula, the lipstick has moderate longevity compared to the retro Matte formula. I found after I ate, I needed to reapply. Being of Indian origin, Vegas Volt makes my skin look tanned, golden and a lot brighter. Feels like summer all year round!
MAC – Relentlessly Red
MAC describes Relentlessly Red as a ‘Bright pinkish coral matte’ in a retro matte finish. Unlike the amplified formula, applying this lipstick on to my lips proved to be a lot more difficult as the product is extremely drying. I felt like the lipstick was dragging against my lips. On the other hand, the pigment is extremely vibrant making it extremely long wearing.
Swatches
Overall, I have summarised my thoughts on each lipstick. The Vegas Volt lipstick formula is more favourable in my opinion however I am torn towards Relentlessly Reds pigment, colour pay off and long wear, both in my eyes are value for money and beautiful. I will definitely be purchasing some more lipsticks in the future.
Vegas Volt:
+Intense colour pay off
+Moderate longevity
+Easy to apply
+Creamy formula
+Comfortable on the lips
Relentlessly Red:
+Intense pigmentation
+Long wearing
-Drying formula
-Difficult to apply
What are your favourite MAC lipsticks? I’d love to hear in the comments below. Also if you’d like me to review any products in particular please let me know.
Until my next post, hugs.
–JKBeautyTake Xo
I have really got to adventure out, these are beautiful colours.
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Ah definitely, they are beautiful 💄 Have you tried MAC lipsticks before?
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Yes, I have a lot of nude colours
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yeah I only have a few not many, I love the ones I do have
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Loved the vegas volt shade 😍 Btw please check out my blog I have started blogging recently 🙃
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Thank you 🙂 I will do x
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Hiii, thank you for comment. I will definitely check your blog out! Xx
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Thanks dear 🙃
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Love mac lips sticks! I got the Vegas one for my holidays and I’m obsessed make sure you keep the empties as you can hand 6 empties in the recycle and get a free lipstick x
Sophie x
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Hey, Thanks for stopping by! thank you so much for letting me know 🙂
Xo
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No worries at all! It’s worth it I’ve had a good few now also the eye lashes are amazing and lash forever! X
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