MAC LIPSTICK COLLECTION - UPDATED

So today's post is going to be an updated MAC lipstick collection, hope you enjoy!

Impassioned - Amplified

 Speed Dial - Cremesheen

 Silly - Matte

 Chatterbox - Amplified

 Talk That Talk - Retro Matte

 Pink Pearl Pop - Cremesheen

 Up The Amp - Amplified

 Heroine - Matte

 Girl About Town - Amplified

 Pink Plaid - Matte

 Costa Chic - Frost

 Party Parrot - Matte

 Viva Glam Nicki

 Riri Woo - Retro Matte (I have two of these, haha)

 Dark Side - Amplified

 MAC Red - Satin

 Viva Glam Gaga

 Hue - Glaze

 London Life - Lustre

 Rebel - Satin

Don't forget to keep all of your empty MAC plastic containers, as you can exchange 6 for a lipstick of your choice!

Thank you for reading,

NV

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REVIEW AND SWATCHES: MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY 10H TINT GLOSS

One of my favourite lip stains is this Maybelline Superstay 10h Tint Gloss because it lasts so long, and the application is great.

I haven't gone as long as wearing it for 10 hours yet, but I can definitely say that when you put it on in the morning it will last all day. I also like the fact that it's buildable. The swatch on the picture below is only one coat, but you can definitely layer it to make the colour a lot stronger which is great for a bolder look, and it also means that it will last longer on the lips too.
The shade I have is Forever Fuchsia, but there is a range of colours you can choose from and they retail at £6.99 each.

Thank you for reading,

NV

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REVIEW: DIOR LIP GLOW LIP BALM

I picked this up last month, and I'm so glad I did. It's basically my perfect lip product. It's a really pretty baby pink colour that looks amazing on the lips and also moisturises them. 

I basically wear this everyday now because i love the colour, and it's just so easy to apply and go. 

I only wish I got this sooner!

Thank you for reading,

NV

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MAC RIRI WOO LIPSTICK

You may already know that MAC has collaborated with Rihanna to create a four part limited edition collection as there has been a lot of talk about it recently.
Riri Woo is a very popular lipstick so is currently sold out but there are still two more parts of the collection to be released, so keep an eye out for it if you'd like to buy it!

Riri Woo has a retro matte finish. I really like the formula, it looks great on the lips and it's not too drying (never a good thing, right?). It's an amazing classic red lipstick with a lovely matte finish.
The packaging on the outside looks just like a lipstick in the permanent line available all year around, but the actual lipstick has Rihannas signature on it.

Thank you for reading,

NV

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REVIEW AND SWATCHES: COLLECTION COLOUR PRO LIP LACQUER

I love bright lip shades, especially for the summer, and this Collection Colour Pro Lip Lacquer is perfect if you want to add some colour to your look.

It has a glossy finish but doesn't feel too sticky on the lips, and it's so pigmented you only need a little bit for the colour to show. The shade I have is Rebel, which is a very bright hot pink shade, but they have 3 other ones you can choose from. This lip gloss is one of the more expensive Collection products, however it's definitely worth the money, it feels a lot more expensive because of the great colour pay-off.

 I have also done a review of the Collection lip creams, if you like, you can check it out HERE.

NV

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REVIEW AND SWATCHES: COLLECTION LIP CREAM

A while ago, on a shopping trip to Boots, I found these collection 2000 (or is it just collection now?) lip creams. I tested them and instantly knew they were coming home with me. There's 4 shades in the range (I have Cotton Candy and Fairy Cake), and they are just amazing! 

When I tried them I was expecting a lipgloss-type formula, however they feel very different, and as the packaging says, they're 'velvety soft' with a matte finish. 

When you put them on your lips the consistency is quite creamy, after a little while they start to dry a little bit (but they don't dry the lips out) and give an amazing matte and pigmented colour. The lasting power is great too. 

These are well worth checking out next time you find yourself in a shop that stocks collection 2000, especially for only £2.99! 

Cotton Candy (pink) and Fairy Cake (coral)

Thank you for checking out my blog! 

NV
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EVERYDAY MAKEUP

My everyday makeup tends to be quite natural. I usually have around 30 minutes to do it and I find that this routine works well for me because it's quite quick and easy, so without any further ado, here is what my morning looks like!

I always start off with foundation (or a tinted moisturiser on a good skin day). This step probably takes the most time but makes the most difference. The foundations I'm using at the moment are two by mac, and I actually mix them together to get the shade that best suits my skin. I always apply it with a buffing brush from Real Techniques (my favourite brush ever!).

If i have any areas that need a little more coverage i apply concealer using a very small brush. I also put some on under my eyes to brighten up my face and look more awake! 

I then apply some powder on top to set everything, which adds a little more coverage. I usually go for the MAC MSF natural.

Then I do a little bit of contouring with the MAC bronzing powder and apply some blush, which varies day to day. MAC MSF in Soft And Gentle is next to hilight my cheek bones, and my face is done!

My eyes are usually very simple if i don't have much time, so just a light shade of eyeshdow quickly put on with a shader brush and then (if i feel like it) some winged eyeliner and a few coats of mascara. 

Eyebrows are also very important, they frame the face and they just make me look more polished. I love brow products like Archery by Soap and Glory or MAC's Penultimate brow marker. They both look really natural on the brows and fill them in well. 

After i've finished my eyes and brows, I put some lip balm on and usually a lipstick (which also varies day to day) and my makeup is done! 

Products and Brushes pictured:

• MAC Face And Body foundation
• MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 foundation
• MAC Pro Conceal And Correct palette
• Real Techniques buffing brush
• MAC 210 brush

• MAC MSF Natural 
• MAC Bronzing Powder
• MAC MSF in Soft And Gentle
• MAC 165 brush
• MAC 187 brush

• Urban Decay eyeshadow in Cherry
• Benefit They're Real mascara (mini)
• Barry M liquid eyeliner
• Soap And Glory Archery brow marker and pencil
• MAC 239 brush

• Korres lip butter
• MAC lipstick in Girl About Town

If you'd like a review of any of the products mentioned, please let me know!

NV xoxo

MAC LIPSTICK COLLECTION

MAC is definitely my go to brand for lipsticks because there's a huge selection of colours and formulas. They're also really pigmented which means they give a lot of colour pay off. Most of the lipsticks I have are from MAC, so I thought I'd show you which ones I have. Hope you enjoy!  

Dark Side (amplified)

Party Parrot (matte) 

Costa Chic (frost)

Impassioned (amplified)

A hot pink shade, and quite similar to Party Parrot. 

Heroine (matte)

I purchased this lipstick a few months ago, although I think it came out with a more recent collection as well, an amazing matte purple shade. 

Silly (matte)

Chatterbox (amplified)

A nice wearable pink, great for every day. 

Speed dial (cremesheen) 

Viva Glam Nicki (satin)

A lipstick from the Viva Glam collection, one of two Nicki Minaj ones. This year the Viva Glam lipstick is more of a lavender shade, so I think the first one (the one I have) is more wearable, but it's still quite bright.

Rebel (satin)

MAC Red (satin)

This was my first red lipstick! It's a gorgeous colour.

Riri Woo (retro matte)

Definitely one of my favourite mac lipsticks, partly because it's from the Rihanna collection, but mainly because it's basically a perfect matte red. 

Its currently sold out, but I think it will be coming back in the other two parts of the Riri Hearts Mac collection. I've also done a full review about this lipstick, which you can check out here.

Hue (glaze)

You can see that this one is well loved, and I'll definitely be repurchasing it when I use it up. It's a nice nude shade, and good if you want a little something on your lips, but not too much.  

London Life (lustre)

This one actually melted a little bit a while ago so now I have to use it with a lip brush, but none the less it's a nice pink colour with some shimmer in it.

A little tip about mac lipsticks is if you bring back 6 empty mac containers to their store or counter, you get any lipstick of your choice for free in exchange (apart from the Viva Glam collection as all of the profits from this collection go to charity).
It's a great way to try out some colours you wouldn't usually go for, or just to stock up on old favourites! I recently brought back 12 containers, and got Up The Amp as well as Girl About Town! The only difference is they don't give you the box they come in, you only get the lipstick. 

So thats it! Thank you for checking out my blog, Let me know what your favourite lipsticks are, I'd love to get some new recommendations! 

NV
xoxo