Review; MAC Media

I've really wanted a dark plum for awhile now, something that will not show up too too dark and end up looking black, but something that is actually dark purple. Media is pretty perfect for that. It's dark, it's dramatic, but it's still flattering on my NC15 skin. I find Media pulls more purple on me, I have seen it look incredibly red on some skin tones though, so maybe try it on at a counter just to check. The formula is a satin but feels light like a luster, I do find that Media settles into my lip lines but I find using a lip liner quickly solves this. In my job I have to talk a lot, none stop really, so when I apply it in the morning by lunch it has faded to a pretty lighter plum, almost like a stain. 

Emily x

Review; MAC Ladybug

Let me start this post by apologizing for being absent for 200 years. I know, I know terrible beauty blogger. 

BUT I'm back... I think!

Let's just get it out there, I have too many red lipsticks - off the top of my head around 10, no one needs that many, but it didn't stop me buying MAC Ladybug. Ladybug is a gorgeous red shade with subtle warm tones. When applied, the lustre formula gives it a juicy subtle sheen and this makes it a great daytime red. Ladybug is my favourite red lipstick ever. It's so versatile- It works for any situation. When in doubt, I reach for the Ladybug! 

Emily x

My Top 5 MAC Lipsticks

It was really hard for me to narrow down my 5 favourite MAC lipsticks, but I think I managed to choose the ones I get the most use out of. Of course, there are other MAC lipsticks I love, but I couldn't choose them all!

(In order from L-R)

Honey Love; Honey Love is a matte finish but I don't find it drying at all. The colour is very pigmented and is a medium beige nude with a dash of pink. This is definitely more of a natural nude so no dramatic corpse effect here, I'm talking to you Myth!

Girl About Town; Girl About Town is a bright pink shade with clear blue under tones. It's an Amplified finish, so it's really bright and has a little sheen to it, but to me is essentially a creamy matte.

Pink Plaid; Probably my most used, and my second tube. Pink plaid is a very cool toned blue based pink with matte finish, that I used as my everyday lipstick. Its easy to use with my pale skin and can suit all occasions.

Heroine; Heroine is a bright matte purple. It is described as a “bright violet/purple" but I find you will see anything from medium to dark purple, to neon purple, and to true magenta depending on your natural lip colour. It’s a really unique shade in my opinion and I love it.

Flat Out Fabulous; Another matte, can you tell I like them? Flat Out Fabulous is described as a “bright plum matte.” It’s a cool-toned, fuchsia-plum with a flat, matte finish. It is very opaque but does tug when applying and does leave my lips a bit dry. Still, I'll put up with that for the beautiful colour.

What are your favourite MAC Lipsticks?

Emily x