I used to be a lipgloss girl and never really took an interest in lipstick as I though there was far to many different types and shades to choose from, far too confusing for me :|! However about 2 years ago I decided that I should give lipstick a try, So I went for a MAC consultation and asked them to pick out 3 lipsticks that would suit my skin tone. The three lipsticks the lady picked picked out for me were;
Girl about town
London life
Cockney
Needless to say I chose girl about town and that has been my favourite lipstick since, Celebrities seen sporting the MAC Girl about town lipstick include Beyonce and Kim Kardashian.
I know choosing the right lipstick can be extremely daunting, so I thought I would write a Mini guide to choosing the right MAC lipstick and the different types available. Please note that this is a guide based on the basic MAC lipstick.
Ok so there are 9 different finishes;
- Amplified
- Amplified Creme
- Cremesheen
- Dazzle
- Frost
- Glaze
- Lustre
- Matte
- Satin
And this is what makes them different from each other!
- Amplified and Amplified Creme: These two are in the same “family” – both are soft and creamy, have a medium-to-high level of pigment and coverage, with a glossy finish. I think the difference is that Amplified Cremes are… creamier (to state the obvious).
- Cremesheen: They are, as the name suggests, creamy and glossy. They are also well pigmented. The “Creme d’Nude” colour has been a MAC bestseller since forever.
- Dazzle: Very glittery – each lipstick has “micro-glitter” particles in it, so they have a very sparkly finish. I think the glitter in these is even more concentrated than in the Dazzleglass glosses, so if you like very high-impact, glittery lips these are for you.
- Frost: These lipsticks are quite sheer, and always shimmery.
- Glaze: Very sheer and translucent. These are very subtle, extremely low coverage, and can almost just look transparent. The only glaze lipstick I have is “Hue”, which is probably the most highly pigmented glaze available. I don’t like it too much as my lips tend to be dry, and if I put it straight onto dry lips it actually accentuates the dryness. Glazes are best layered over other lipsticks.
- Lustre: These have a glossy, wet-look finish, and quite a good colour payoff.
- Matt: Quintessential matt lipstick. As with most matt products they tend to be drying on the lips, but have great colour payoff, pigmentation and coverage.
- Satin: Think matt with a teeny tiny bit of gloss. Like matt lipsticks, they are highly pigmented, give great coverage and are long-lasting, but unlike matts they are not too drying.
This is a helpful guide to choosing a MAC lipstick if you don't have a clue where to start
I hope you find the perfect MAC lipstick :D
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