Top 5 MAC lipsticks

I get asked a lot what lipsticks are bestsellers for MAC. Another question is will this colour suit me. Everyone will suit a colour it just depends on the tone of that particular colour. First of all I love MAC lipsticks they last all day and no matter what texture I choose they feel comfortable and look freshly applied even after a long shift. I do team all my lipsticks with a liner and occassionally a gloss. The liner helps the lipstick stay on longer and provides a wash of colour before the lipstick is applied. It makes the lip look neater and more defined. I strongly recommend a liner when using brighter colours and especially matte texutured lipsticks.

A lot of the time I get asked for a nude that is natural but so it looks like you're wearing a lipstick, but not too nude so you can't see it or too light so it looks like foundation, but not too dark so that its too much colour and no longer a nude (that is usually how the question is put to me, ha!) but weirdly I understand exactly what the customer means. In my opinion I think I have found the perfect nude lipsticks. I have two favourites (bare in mind my skin tone will be different from majority reading this post.) Even so this may mean you want to opt for a lighter/ darker line to adapt the colour to your skin tone.

I have two nude shades in this list, the first is 'Blankety.' This is an Amplified texture, which is also my favourite of all the lipsticks. Amplified in a lipstick means the most pigmented of them all, so however the lipstick looks on the stand it will be exactly the same if not a stronger colour when on the lip. |Amplified is one of the fullest coverages of all the lipsticks but has a glossy finish. There is no need to apply a gloss on top as they have such a high shine.
Blankety is a soft nude brown, with a subtle hue of pink to it. I wear this with dervish lip liner and if I do wear a gloss i choose Cremesheen lipgloss in Boy Bait (to make the lip more nude) or Ample Pink (for a soft pink tint)

If you prefer a more brown tone nude 'Viva Glam II' is my go to. Its a slightly deeper nude and is a satin finish. It looks perfect patted on, or heavily applied with a brush. Due to it being a satin finish I think this is a much more statement nude, so if you're wearing a strong eye makeup look and want your eyes to be the focus, yet don't want your lips to look washed out or dissappear this colour and texture is ideal. I team this lipstick with Boldly Bare (nude brown) or Spice lip pencil (mid tone brown).
Viva Glam lipsticks are also an amazing choice as all proceeds (exc Vat) from the lipstick go towards the MAC aids fund. Perfect excuse to buy a new lipstick - It's for charity! 

I mentioned previously about everyone suiting a colour it just varies on the tone. This is most common with Red lipsticks. I love MAC red lipsticks and there is a tone to suit everyone. I personally suit an orange based red or a deep burgundy tone red. The red I have chosen to feauture in this blog is called 'Lady Danger.' It is the most gorgeous tomato tone red and looks really vibrant on the lip, yet it is also understated enough to wear it in the day. For me this is the perfect day to night red lipstick. It is a Matte texture so definitely apply a pencil before hand. I wear this on holiday or when I go to festival's to give a look which is effortlessly glam. It dresses up any outfit. I think this colour suits most it may just be slightly daring for some. I use a red based liner in 'Cherry' just to lift the colour slightly.

Next is also a bright summer shade. It is called 'Girl about Town' and is an Amplified texture. This is a hot girly pink tone, and perfect for your holiday. It is a glossy, creamy texture and is so pigmented that it stains the lip slightly. The next day you will still have a pink tint. I love this colour as it isn't too bright where it drains any colour away from your complexion, I would however recommend some blusher and lots of mascara to accompany this colour. The liner I wear is called 'More to Love' and it is a pro longwear liner so the pencil is slightly softer.

Lastly is a Lipstick called 'Rebel'. It is the most gorgeous berry/ black currant tone. It is a deep purple, yet still vibrant and fresh at the same time. It's sold out regurlarly on the counter I work for, I'm not suprised it's such a gorgeous and versatile colour. I love it for winter and also in summer. It is a satin finish and there is a lipglass called Rebel too. This lipstick looks gorgeous as a semi matte, or with a glossy sheen. If you are still searching for that perfect plum tone, which seems to come back into fashion every winter, then you must try this colour!

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The best part about MAC lipsticks are, you can get them for free (excluding Viva Glam Lipsticks.) Mac have a recycling scheme called 'Back to Mac'. You simply take six empty full size Mac containers into store and in exchange you can choose a lipstick! There are restrictions as to what packaging, so if you are unsure contact your nearest counter.

All the views and opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Hope you enjoyed my post,
Fair of Face x