MAC Lipstick Review

Mac Lippies are my all time favourite go to product! I love the vanilla scent and the Amplified finish is my favourite, the only finish I am not crazy about is the Frost. I like to order mine from Maccosmetics.com saves so much money! In my collection so far I have 7, St Germain, Pure Heroine, Candy Yum Yum, Goddess of the Sea, Viva Glam Rhianna, Rebel, and my new ultimate fave Kelly Yum Yum!!!

My two favourite MAC Cremesheen lipsticks are 'Speed Dial' and 'Crosswires'. These lipsticks are very easy to apply and they hydrate my lips, leaving them feeling soft and smooth. I can wear them for 1-2 hours without needing to reapply.

I braved entering the fantastic new MAC counter in Riccarton Mall (Christchurch). I was a woman on a mission. I was after a lipstick - Not just any lipstick, something Fabulous for my wedding day! I had a rough idea of what shade I was after so I explained to the store person what I wanted. "An intense Pink that will last almost all day!" After 5 minutes I had fallen in love. My colour of choice.... Candy Yum Yum. It is a Matte almost highlighter hot pink, I practically had to wipe the drool from my mouth upon finding it in the store. I almost died when I was told the price, but I just couldn't walk out of the store without it. My wedding isn't until October but I have been wearing it regularly every chance I get. It's like velvet on my lips. No smelly odour just a light natural scent. Not waxy. It keeps my lips supple and moisturised at the same time making them POP and look fabulous. Success!!! And the comments I have had on this shade.... they speak for themselves..... "WOW, omg.... what brand is that?? I want it....." the list goes on. Never, Ever again will I buy any other branded lippy. And after our wedding is over (and our budgets not tight) I will be marching ... or skipping with joy...... back into that glorious MAC store to buy even more items! MAC has changed me, for the better. When I am wearing this lippy I have no fear of the dreaded lippy on the teeth or chapped looking lips under my lippy. Just confident and ready to take on the world. Fabulous.... Simply Fabulous xx

Now I don't often buy mac - or actually at all. I have 2 shades from Mac and that was before I knew they did animal testing.

I'm trying to sound like a downer but Mac is a company that is completely ignorant to animal cruelty and have and will continue with animal testing despite the protests.

Also the prices for these lipsticks in NZ are crazy high. For $40 I could buy 3-4 lipsticks with the same quality from another brand.

So I think the love for MAC really goes down to your loyalty and preference.

Honestly I can't say that the formula is any different to the lipsticks Ive spent $20 on.

Yes the formula is incredible, with amazing staying power. It lasts on my lips for a full day, and needs only the tiniest touch up after eating and drinking - totally pleased with that staying power. I also love that they are very opaque and non drying. With Mac I don't feel like I need to constantly reapply lip balm so that my lips don't chap.

They are really smooth consistency and even smell really really good too.

I think the main thing that draws me into Max, and that I would consider looking at Mac twice is that wonderful, stylish, chic, durable packaging. Honestly you can't go wrong. It's a classic. Like a Chanel perfume bottle.

Honestly while I do love it, every single time, I've been able to find a dupe of a colour I love in a more affordable - not animal testing brand. So unless a magical thing happens, or they come out with a collection where I would kill for the packaging I would not be buying Mac.

I have a few MAC lipsticks and they are definitely my fav! Especially the shade Velvet Teddy which is my go to, everyday lip shade! It is a nice nude brown shade that goes perfect with MAC lip pencil Spice to add in a slight pink.

The formula easily goes on the lips and doesn't dry out! Definitely long wearing too.

I think these lipsticks are worth the price, if you find one that suits you! That you can get everyday wear out of. Lucky enough MAC has a huge variety of colours to choose from.

I was gifted Velvet Teddy about a year ago and it is my go to everyday lipstick. It's matte without being drying or like looking into a crusty void where light is sucked into with no escape. It's pretty and a lovely colour. It's good stuff. It's lasted a good long while.

I own the iconic Ruby woo colour and I can understand why it's so popular. Mac lipsticks just have such good quality. The colour pay off is so good and they last a long time on the lips. I will say like most department store brands, Mac lipsticks are not very affordable, but you'll definitely get enough wears to make up for the price. The lipstick formula goes easily on the lips and doesn't dry out! I love the texture and the black packaging is always a plus for me.

I love Mac lipsticks the formula is perfect site so well on my lips, without having to fix it up during the day/night. Even when eating and drinking. On of my favourite brands of all time!!