I swatched it at the MAC counter, and fell in love with the deep red shade. I also love the burgundy packaging. It has a velvety feel about it, so it feels a little more luxurious than the usual MAC packaging. Like the Nicki Viva Glam (and presumably other celebrity collaborations), it has Rihanna's signature across the box and bullet.
The colour itself is a gorgeous, bright, blue-based red. It glides on really easily and has a frosted sheen to it, giving a lovely glossy look on the lips without being sticky. The pigmentation is fantastic too, so it gives a great dramatic impact. I've been leaning more towards pink shades lately, but I think this might have convinced me to convert back to reds.
Yes! Back to reds! I really love red lips - they're just so versatile but still a "statement".
ReplyDeleteHooray for red lips!
DeleteI can see why it would return you to loving read- the colour is fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jodie! I'm still finding it difficult to break away from my pinks but I must wear it more!
DeleteYou always look so flawless Becky! I love your faaaace xx
ReplyDeleteNot ALWAYS! Only when I take photos ;)
DeleteI really love this lipstick. It's been a while since I've popped over to the Mac counter but I now feel like this is something I need to do again.
ReplyDeleteFab review and great photography. As someone who's biggest battle is getting photos to look decent I am mega jealous of your skills!
Chelsey xx
Oh gosh, thank you Chelsey! Photography is one of the things I'm really trying to develop so it's wonderful to hear such lovely comments about it!
DeleteI found that my skills have improved a huge amount over the past 2 years just from taking photos all the time to see what works and what doesn't.
This shade of red looks gorgeous on you! I've been neglecting my red lipstick lately and you've reminded me it's my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'll always have such a soft spot for reds!
DeleteI can't stand Rihanna but I'm really liking the look of that lipstick...dammit
ReplyDeleteHaha I don't like Rihanna either but I really wanted this lipstick!
DeleteLove the packaging, and that lippy is such a stunning shade.
ReplyDeleteSophie x
I love the packaging too!
DeleteCannot fault a red lip! Looks so good on you.
ReplyDeleteIn case you're looking for a more orange toned red, I'm giving away MAC Lady Danger on my blog :) http://www.brileypowell.com/2014/05/mac-lipstick-giveaway.html