Top 10 MAC Lipsticks
07 March
It's no secret I am a big fan of MAC lipsticks. Although there's a lot of both high-street and high-end lipsticks in my beauty stash which I adore, MAC still always comes out on top as my favourite.
From the sleek traditional black bullet, to the immense array of shades and finishes and that oh so satisfying click when you open and close a MAC lipstick, I am smitten. I've shared my thoughts before on whether I think MAC lipsticks are worth the splurge and all the hype they get in my 'MAC Lipsticks, Worth the Hype?' post - so I thought it was about time I shared my top 10 MAC lipsticks, too.
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Honey Love, Velvet Teddy, Mehr, Pink Plaid, Chatterbox |
Honey Love is a lovely soft nude with a creamy matte finish. On many complexions this would probably be the perfect nude, but on me it's one I reach for when I want a lighter, slightly more stand-out nude, as my lips are naturally very dark.
Alongside Velvet Teddy, another lovely matte nude but with warmer undertones that give it a caramel undertone, they are my most-worn nude lipsticks. A nude lip goes with everything and nude lips are something I think MAC do very well.
Mehr is one of my favourite MAC lipstick finds, and also a matte finish. On me, because of my naturally darker lips, it looks like a very deep nude with a touch of berry warmth, but on paler beauties I'd suspect this one is definitely more of a berry. There's just something about Mehr that works, no matter what look you're going for!
Another matte finish (have you spotted a trend yet?), Pink Plaid is one of the easiest to wear pinks in my lipstick stash. A muted pink with warm undertones, it's perfect for anyone who wants a pink lip, but wants to avoid the bright, vibrant shades most brands have to cater for pinks.
Chatterbox has an amplified finish and was the first of the amplified finishes I tried, another favourite MAC finish of mine. A pink that's just the right side of vibrant whilst still being muted with flattering blue undertones, it's a favourite for spring and summer.
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Vegas Volt, Morange, Lady Danger, Violetta, Rebel |
Vegas Volt is another spring perfect shade with a lovely amplified finish. A splash of coral with peachy undertones, like Pink Plaid it's a perfect alternative for those who lust after corals, but want something more subtle and flattering than bolder options out there.
Morange is one of the brightest shades I own, a really vibrant orange with an amplified finish. It's a bold shade, but it looks glorious come summer when I've caught a little sun and my skin has a lovely glow.
Lady Danger was my first ever MAC purchase, the lipstick that started the obsession I still have today. With a matte finish, Lady Danger is an incredibly bright and vibrant red - think London phone box red - with the slightest orange undertones. It's a bold one, but much more flattering when on than it looks.
Violetta is by far my favourite purple lipstick, ever. Once a pro-only shade, I'm pretty sure this is now part of the standard lipstick range and much easier to get hold of. With it's Amplified finish and very subtle hint of super fine silver shimmer (I mean really fine - no glitter overload!), it's a real stand out shade in my collection. A gorgeous violet purple that's bold and understated at the same time, love.
Rebel is the perfect winter shade and one of my most used winter lipsticks at that, With a Satin finish, Rebel is the colour of delicious crushed blackberries.
MAC lipsticks are more on the pricey side (and a price that keeps rising, too!), costing £15.50. For me, the quality, the absolutely huge range of shades and the lovely variety of finishes, perfect packaging, incredible colour pay-off and fantastic longevity (not forgetting they smell yummy) makes MAC lipsticks worth the splurge. You can buy MAC lipsticks online at www.maccosmetics.co.uk.
52 comments
Velvet Teddy looks so amazing, definitely need to snap it up when its back in stock!
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It seems to be a very popular shade right now, but one of my all-time favourite nudes xo
DeleteI still don't own any MAC lipsticks, but I've added a few of these to my ever-growing wish list. I'm now wanting Pink Plaid and Chatterbox too!
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I'll always treasure my first MAC lipstick - the lipstick that started a life-long obsession! xo
DeleteI love rebel dont know the others
ReplyDeleteRebel is such a fab berry shade, I adore it xo
DeleteI love Plumful and Creme Cup. I have my eye on Peach Blossom and Syrup xx
ReplyDeleteRamblings of a Beauty Bird | Beauty Blog
Plumful has been on my wishlist forever, I really need to pick it up already! xo
DeleteI am such a nude lover, the first picture made me drool. I also love the bolder shades, they look stunning but I would be confident enough to wear such a bright shade.
ReplyDeleteOoh La Luce | Beauty, Life, Fashion
I think that is the great thing about MAC - they have shades to suit every taste and need! :) xo
DeleteChatterbox is my favourite but they are all so pretty!
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Chatterbox is such a pretty shade, definitely one of my favourites xo
DeleteYou have such a gorgeous collection!
ReplyDeleteSophie x
Thank you Sophie - although this is just a small selection of my MAC lipsticks. I'm a bit ashamed by how many I have haha! xo
DeleteI love Velvet Teddy, I've repurchased it twice now (I think)..it's one of my fail safe lipsticks. x
ReplyDeleteFARFROMPERFECTIONXO
I'm yet to finish a lipstick, ever from any brand! But if (when) I finish Velvet Teddy, I will definitely be repurchasing it. It's a staple in my makeup stash xo
DeleteThese are all so beautiful! I love love love Vegas Volt!
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Charlotte xxx
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It's a stunner, isn't it? xo
DeleteMac lipsticks are the best! I desperately need to buy Violetta, such a beautiful purple!
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It's gorgeous, and really stand out from other purples in my collection xo
DeleteMAC have the most gorgeous shades! Those pink and nudes and that beautiful vibrant oranges and the purples... I'm in love <3
ReplyDeleteKisses, Kali
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Few brands can compete when it comes to shade ranges, MAC's shade range for everything is just incredible xo
DeleteLove Velvet Teddy, nudes are my favourite!
ReplyDeleteKatie - thelifeofkatex.blogspot.com
Velvet Teddy is such a winning nude - I love nudes too, they go with everything! xo
DeleteI own and love Lady Danger and Pink Plaid too! Mehr looks gorgeous too, will definitely have to give it swatch! I've also got my eye on Syrup x
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Let me know what you think to Mehr once you've given it a swatch :) xo
DeleteVioletta looks beautiful, definitely need to get my hands on that! Lovely post! xo
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle | www.avlhxo.com
Thanks Annabelle - Really glad you enjoyed my post! Violetta is an absolute beauty xo
DeleteI neeeed Mehr and Velvet Teddy in my life - they're gorgeous! I think Vegas Volt would be perfect for summer too :) xx
ReplyDeleteMagpie Jasmine
Vegas Volt is such a perfect shade for both spring and summer. It's just the right tone without being overpowering, I love it xo
Deleteyou have a beautiful collection :)
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Thanks Anna! Although this is just a small selection of my MAC lipstick collection xo
DeleteLove the look of Chatterbox! Really want to add that to my collection.
ReplyDeleteGreat post - these are my favourite things to read
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Thanks Leanne, I'm really glad you enjoyed my post. Let me know if you end up treating yourself to Chatterbox :) xo
DeleteI've been toying with the idea of getting Velvet Teddy for a while now!
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It's a real staple shade for me :) xo
DeleteGorgeous top 10! I need Mehr in my collection!
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Thank you Jasmine :) Let me know if you add Mehr to your collection! xo
DeleteChatterbox looks stunning! Violetta is gorgeous too :)
ReplyDeleteElise @ Elise Dopson
Both are really beautiful shades! xo
DeleteVegas Volt looks gorgeous! How did I not know about it? On my list for payday :) fab picks Sophia x
ReplyDeleteLucy
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It's a beauty! Let me know what you think to it :) Thanks Lucy! xo
DeleteGorgeous. I love MAC lipsticks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roz, me too! xo
DeleteAmazing collection Sophia!
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Thanks India-Robyn! Just a small selection of my MAC lipsticks - maybe I should share an updated MAC lipstick collection post soon :) xo
DeleteHoney Love :3 soooh pretty ♥ I like how you have worn them all and each one is worn in perfect shapes!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kay, Honey Love is a very beautiful nude :) xo
DeleteOh I do love MAC lipsticks! You have picked out a fab top 10!
ReplyDeleteEmily x // EmGrace
Thanks Emily :) Glad you liked my top 10 picks xo
DeleteI love Honeylove as my nude and Rebel and my dark shade, however I do find MAC Lipsticks highly overrated and priced. I think there are better brands on the highstreet.
ReplyDeleteGreyWalls
I do think the price is getting absolutely ridiculous. Maybelline is such a great dupe for MAC lipsticks and half the price! xo
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