MAC Lipstick Review

I love MAC lipsticks. There's just something about them that attracts a lipstick lover like me. They have such an amazing colour range and I love their limited edition collections. I personally love the mattes, retro mattes and amplified finishes. The only downside is how expensive MAC lipsticks are in NZ. I would have more if it wasn't for the price.

I just got my first two to see how they go. I've got Kinda Sexy which has become my staple nude/ apricot for a finished look that's not too extreme. And I've got Russian Red, which is a bold red carpet red.

The colours are definitely gorgeous. If I could take every colour home I'm sure I would try every colour in turn! Oh how I wish I had more $$!

I love the matte finish! It makes it feel more secure!

The only thing that I'm looking for again and again in lippy is staying power. It's definitely gone as soon as you take a sip of wine or eat something. But then again, no lippy has given me everything I want in this regard. Any tips would be so appreciated!

I have a couple of MAC lipsticks but I thought this one was more fitting for the review as I am constantly craving more MAC lippys lol.

A friend of mine suggested I try Craving as she felt that it would suit pretty much everyone. So without hesitation I put it in my cart.

She could not have been more right. This is such a beautiful colour. It's a really subtle shade. It's quite noticeable but not an in your face colour if that makes sense. I instantly fell in love with it and I find myself reaching for this colour the most.

It's an amplified finish and I've noticed that I do need a few touch ups throughout the day. It's not very long lasting compared to my "All Fired Up" lipstick but that one is a retro matte finish so the staying power is ovbiously a lot better. I find with my all fired up lippy, I can eat and drink anything and not have to touch up afterwards because it wears really well. I do find that there is a hint of lipstick on my cup after drinking but it doesn't affect my lip colour at all. It's amazing!!

I love, love, love the smell of these lipsticks. They all smell like they want to be eaten. The sweet vanilla scent is heavenly. That is one of the main reasons why I quickly became addicted to them.

I find myself swatching my collection quite a lot because I'm obsessed with all the beautiful colours. And it almost feels surreal owning these beautiful products. I never thought I'd ever jump on the MAC bandwagon given how expensive they are in Nz, but because of Shaaanxo, I discovered youshop and that's how my addiction began.

I don't think I'd ever walk into a MAC store here and buy more products, I think it is far too expensive so for all my MAC essentials, I will stick to the official website so my collection can continue to grow.

Every girl needs a beautiful MAC lipstick. Even if it's just 1. Find your perfect shade, buy it and own it xx

MAC are excellent go to if you have a colour in mind. they are BOUND to have it. However the formulars are varied, they are definitely not my HG, but they are definitely not the worst lipsticks i've used.

The things is with these, i find i can get a pretty good dupe (colours and formula) elsewhere MUCH cheaper. To me they are on par with NYX.

They aren't high end, and not quite drug store, they are drug store (quality) with high end price tags IMO.

Some are overly creamy and don't last, others are too drying (i'm looking at you ruby woo) but there are still some diamonds in there with snob being one of my faves.

overall some hit and misses, you can get what your looking for better/cheaper/higher quality etc elsewhere, but we cant always try every single brand to find that one lippy you have in mind.

Its good to have a such a huge selection in the one spot.

Never have I had something so luxurious and elegant in the palm of my hand and it's all thanks to a lovely BR babe who allowed me to join the MAC Club. I am in awe of those who own a stock pile of these beauties in a tube. It would never have found it's way in to my hand because of the cost and my limited budget. The tube is uniquely MAC and I can instinctively point out a MAC lipstick from metres away. It has that curved top and that full black tube which makes it chic and fashionable no matter what trends come in or back in I should say.

The magic appears when you open that bad boy and wind up that highly pigmented bit of goodness. I smelt it first and oh what a heavenly sweet smell. It doesn't give off that yuck chemical smell that cheaper brands do. Next comes the gliding it on my lips and that is just as heavenly. The velvety smooth feeling and the effortless way it just goes on. I don't even have to gloss up afterwards because it's neither matte nor gloss it's in the middle and suits me perfectly. I love how it doesn't dry my lips out and it keeps them nourished and supple all day long. I had to reapply twice in the five hours I was out and oh what a time and product savior that is. I usually find myself reapplying at least 5 times in five hours with other lipsticks but not MAC. I am so happy to finally be a part of this club and vow to buy more in all of my favourite colours.....swoon.

As someone who hates high maintenance I long avoided lipsticks. After trying 3 different shades of matte finish MAC lipsticks I'm converted. They apply easily, stay put, and the colour stays strong for a good couple of hours through drinking & eating. Doesn't dry lips out either. I don't always use liner as it doesn't really need it.

MAC lipsticks are famous for their huge range of colours. It's hard to go wrong with MAC lipstick as they are very good quality. Different finishes work better for different people. I have really dry lips so I find some of the mattes too drying if I haven't been disciplined with lip balm. My favourite finishes are satin and amplified. I would recommend these to ANYONE. They are creamy and opaque and last beautifully. There's shades to suit everyone, you should check out some of the less well known ones as well because there are some gorgeous hidden gems. The packaging is simple and recognisable. There's something luxurious about using high end and I've got to admit, I feel extra special using a MAC lipstick. The price is fairly steep in New Zealand which is unfortunate. If you can get them from duty free or overseas it's a bit easier on the wallet.

Smells amazing, great colour selection, feels great on the lips. I really love these lipsticks especially velvet teddy! sleek packaging also, something about this product feels special! Will always carry a back up in my fave colours and highly recommend these lipsticks. Perfect amount of colour pigment and texture on the lips

Honestly does it? It's Mac lippies. Amazing colours. Amazing range of finishes. It's just amazing. There matte formulas are amazing in colour but becomes very dry n hard to apply after a while. I'd say the life span of a matte formula lippy would be bout 4-6 months. It feels like it needs Vaseline or oil just to apply it after that time. Suggest for matte lippies try ABH liquid matte lippies. You will be astounded.

I've never thought buying MAC lipstick was worth is mainly for the price. Then since Kylie Jenner looked so amazing in the 'Velvet Teddy' I just had to try it. I love the shade, and not to mention the lipstick isnt overly thick or drying. It's pigmented and stays on longer if your not drinking and eating. Totally a lipstick worth trying atleast once in your life time. Since I have tried the lipstick, next on my wish list will be their lipliners!