MAC Lipstick Review

As a redhead, I thought I'd never be able to find a red that looked good on me. Until I went to a mac counter and got matched. I brought Ruby Woo, a matte red which suits me perfectly, bringing out my complexion and blue eyes. It's truly long lasting, incredibly matte and pigmented, and has a pleasant vanilla smell. My only issue with this lipstick was that it seemed to "pill" creating little balls like a wool sweater, or damp paper that's been rubbed. I suppose this is probably because of it's mattness, because it's not slippery or very soft it rolls rather than slides with friction. It's easily fixed though, i just lightly wipe of the pills with a tissue before applying.

I absolutely love this lipstick they are great and the even last long. They are a little bit pricy but it's the worth of my money!

Mac lippies has to be one of my holy grail "go-to" makeup items I always reach for. With a wide colour range and a formula that lasts without needing to touch up every 5 seconds.

I love a good matte lipstick that has all day staying power, especially if it's a blue-based red and Russian Red ticks all of the boxes.

I love MAC lippys I try buy a new shade every few months I now have quite a few! they are a bit pricey for a lippy but the colors are amazing and worth it

I used to believe Mac was just a brand that was way too overhyped and ridiculously expensive, and whilst I still believe their products are not exactly kind to our wallets, the quality of their products definitely live up to their name!

Admittedly, I have never bought Mac lipsticks myself, but have luckily been gifted two: "A24 Fetish" in a Frost finish, and "AA4 Flat Out Fabulous" in a Retro Matte finish. Fetish is a russet brown colour with a very distinct sheen. It's definitely a 90s grunge kind of look, and is unfortunately not something I would go for. Of course, FOF is your classic bright fuchsia with a purple base. It actually really reminds me of Australis' Velourlips in the shade "Shang-hi", so if you're looking for a more affordable liquid dupe, just a heads up!

Hands down, Mac lipsticks have the best longevity by far, and paired with a lipliner underneath, it can practically last through any eating or drinking. Obviously, there will be fading, but never to the point where it's distinct.

Despite the price, it is such an amazing investment and so worth it. I am definitely going to get more in the future (once I've stopped crying over the price).

I love my mac lipsticks so much! I would highly recommend to anyone umming and ahhing over buying one. The $40 that they cost are most definitely worth it. A majority of my lipstick collection consists of Mac.