MAC Lipstick Review

As a self confessed lip junkie, saying I love Mac lipsticks would be an understatement!! I own a total of 5 Mac lipsticks and I plan to get many many more and let me tell you why. The colour selection is amazing. As a darker skin tone I feel as though the mainstream makeup line's do not carry enough shades to suit us. All we get is the maroons and the berry's. Mac on the other hand has a large selection suitable for anyone. Whether your looking for a dark lip to a nude. My favourite nude for my nc 43-44 is Taupe and fast play. Staying power is pretty good. I apply a coat in the morning and usually do not need to reapply till lunch time. Number of finishes. There is a finish in Mac lipstick for everyone and the lipsticks have a very pleasant smell. Overall I love the lipsticks and although the price is a little steep in NZ compared to the U.S. I will still continue to use and purchase them.

MAC lipsticks have always been my favourite. They come in such a range of colour and finishes (some better than the other) but it's such a variety for people with every skin tone.

I love the texture and intensity of the colour of MAC lipsticks and the array of shades is fantastic. I was introduced to Cosmo when I was part of a bridal party made up of a red head, a blonde, and two brunettes who had to have marching lipstick that was coordinated with a lemon coloured dress! I didn't think we would find anything that would fit the bill, but the makeup artist went straight to it and it has been a staple in my makeup case ever since. It is a versatile shade and is easy to wear and long lasting.

Every time I walk past my daughters bedroom, I sneak in and use her Shanghai Spice lipstick by MAC! I just can't help myself, one of the best things about MAC lipsticks is they smell like vanilla, yum! She would be horrified if she realized, grocery shopping, going for a walk, and even a Sunday drive, were all completed with my lips looking stunning in Shanghai Spice! The formula is smooth, it stays on forever! Shanghai Spice is a beautiful summer coral colour, with a peachy glow. Go get one!

I was so nervous walking out of the MAC counter with this shade, it's extremely 'out there' and something I would never usually go for!

The finish is Matte, although slightly drying, not unbearable at all - I usually just wear a lipbalm underneath.

The colour is literally the most gorgeous vibrant bright pink ever! Definiently stands out and gives me a lot more confidence (which I expected it to do the exact opposite). This lipstick has amazing lasting power also.

I have blue eyes and fair skin and it complements them both perfectly. Also with such a bright lip you can go lighter on the eye make up and look perfectly put together :)

I never fully understood what people meant when they only ever used MAC lipsticks until I tried them for myself. I will never use another product again. The colour lasts way longer than most other lipsticks and in that it is great value for money. They smell luscious and are packaged in sleek black packaging. There is always a tone of colour for everyone, especially when colour is matched by one of the people instore. They are easy to apply and my lips never dry out. I will keep on buying these time and time again.

i have the matte mac lipstick in cyber and though i feel uncomfortable wearing such dark colour normally find this lipstick incredibly wearable. when worn with lipliner it lasts hours before having to be reapplied. its staying power is really something special. it is a very moisturising formula and does not dry out my lips at all. overall an extremely good lipstick and well worth the price.

I do love my MAC lipsticks but feel that some are better than others in terms of pigmentation and wear-time. They are generally amazing though so if someone has never tried a lipstick by MAC I'd say definitely give it a go :) Love the packaging also.

After hearing all the fuss and hype about MAC lippies, it was only a matter of time before I buckled and bought one. I purchased it on sale, which was a huge bonus as the RRP is pretty steep for a lippy.

The colour I have is Candy Yum Yum. It's a bright, bright candy pink in a Matte formula.

Now, I love the colour; it's flamboyant and everything I'm drawn to in a lipstick shade. I'm a pink fan through and through, so it's perfect in that sense.

Where I am on the fence is the formula. When I apply it, I find that it's a mix of sheer and opaque - i.e it's an uneven finish. The matte-ness makes it quite dry, and it tends to give a 'cracked' appearance.

Now, I DO have drier lips than most, so this could be exasperating the effect, but in all honesty, compared to some other cheaper brands of mattes I have, I did expect more from the famous MAC.

I have not given up on it, however! It's just a little bit more high-maintenance to wear, so I need to prep and take a bit more care with it.

I would definitely purchase another MAC lipstick, but I think I'll avoid their Matte's. (Haha, depending on the colour. Colour comes first - right ladies?)