MAC See Sheer Lipstick

MAC Lipstick in See Sheer

Today I thought I would share a new favourite lipstick with you today, MAC See Sheer. See Sheer is described on the MAC website as a 'grapefruit pink', however, I think it lends a little bit more red than pink. I probably would describe it as a sheer coral-red shade. As I have quite a pale complexion coral shades can sometimes look slightly off, however, the amount of red in See Sheer makes it the perfect coral for my skintone. See Sheer is part of the lustre range so it has quite a glossy finish, which I like as I rarely bother wearing lipgloss. It isn't drying on the lips, which is a major bonus. 

Swatched

If you are looking for a good lipstick for the warmer months, I definitely recommend taking a look at See Sheer. I know it will be gracing my lips almost daily this summer. MAC lipsticks retail for €17.50  (link here). 

Have you any favourite coral lipsticks?

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Nars Lipgloss

Admittedly I am not a huge lipgloss person, I don't often bother wearing them. However, on the occasion that I do, my favourite lipglosses are from Nars. The biggest plus about these glosses is that they aren't sticky. I tend to wear my hair down a lot and absolutely hate getting my hair stuck in lip gloss, which isn't a problem with these. They have a really pretty colour range and the three I have are  called Turkish Delight, Orgasm and Ophelia. I also quite like the packaging of the lipglosses which is just really simple and sleek. The glosses come with a doe foot wand applicator, which I prefer over brush applicators. My main issue with these glosses is the smell. They have quite a potent, plastic smell, which I really dislike. However, if you can get past the smell, they are a really good range of lipglosses. I bought mine from ASOS (link here) and they cost around €24. 

Turkish Delight, Orgasm, Ophelia

Turkish Delight

First up is the shade Turkish Delight, which is described as a pink sherbet. I had heard some good reviews about this shade and decided to try it out. It's quite a milky, light pink which is noticeable on the lips. I have quite pale skin so I like light pinks on my lips on occasion, though I would recommend swatching the shade in person if you have a darker skintone to ensure it suits. 

Orgasm

Next is the infamous Nars shade Orgasm, which is also available in other products (Orgasm blush reviewed here). Orgasm is described as peachy pink with shimmer, which I think is pretty accurate. The golden shimmer is noticeable on the lips, though I don't particularly mind this. I think this is a great pick for summer as it would look great with a tan. 

Ophelia

Lastly, I have Ophelia, which is described as a strawberry nectar. I will admit I was drawn in part to this shade because of the name as I was studying Shakespeare's Hamlet at the time. Out of the shades I have Ophelia is probably my favourite as it's a pretty natural colour. It is a little bit sheerer than the other two shades as you can from the photo of the swatches above. 

Have you tried any Nars lipglosses or do you have any lipgloss recommendations? 

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MAC Creme Cup Lipstick

After my post about MAC's Angel lipstick (post here) seemed to go down well, I thought I would share some of my other MAC lipsticks, starting with the shade Creme Cup. MAC describe Creme Cup as a light blue pink, which I think is pretty accurate. I think it's a pretty choice for everyday or evening if you are going for dramatic eyes and want to tone the lips down. Creme Cup is understated and neutral, making it a nice alternative to nude shades if you prefer pinks. Compared to Angel, it is a little bit lighter and more blue-based. 

In terms of formulation, Creme Cup is part of MAC's Cremesheen line. As the name would suggest, they quite creamy in texture, provides a decent amount of colour pay off, without drying out the lips. They have quite a glossy finish as well, which I like as I don't tend to wear lipgloss. Because they are so creamy and glossy, they don't have the best staying power. I also heard that they have a tendency to melt quite easily in heat, which might be worth bearing in mind. 

Creme Cup is available from MAC counters or from House of Fraser online (link here). MAC lipsticks cost €17.50 and Creme Cup is part of the permanent line. 

Have you tried Creme Cup? 

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MAC Angel Lipstick

Angel was my first lipstick from MAC and has remained my most used, despite having acquired several more. Angel is described on the MAC website as a 'soft pink', which I think is an accurate description. As you can see from the photos, it looks a little bit darker in the bullet than how it applies.

I love the formula of MAC lipsticks in general, Angel is no exception. They smell lovely, a kind of vanilla fragrance that isn't overpowering or artificial smelling. Angel isn't drying on the lips, which is a major plus. The formula is creamy on the lips and it has reasonable staying power.

I think Angel makes a lovely everyday colour. I tend to choose soft pinks on my lips instead of more nude shades for everyday. Angel is a such a beautiful soft pink, it's understated enough on the lips to be  worn in the day time, even by more apprehensive wearers.

MAC lipsticks are available MAC counters in Brown Thomas or BT2 in Ireland. House of Fraser also deliver MAC products in Ireland (link here). The lipsticks retail for around €17.50. Obviously it's not the cheapest lipstick, however, I personally think it is worth it. Drugstore/high-street  brands such as Revlon tend to be quite expensive here anyway so you end up only paying a few euro more for a high-end lipstick. MAC lipsticks are also cheaper than more high-end ones such as offerings from YSL etc. I personally prefer the quality of MAC lipsticks as well.

What are your favourite MAC lipsticks?

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NUXE Reve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm

I have the unfortunate tendency of getting quite dry lips in colder weather, meaning I have numerous lip balms floating about my bedroom. However, ever since I've started using the NUXE Reve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing lip balm, the others have been sidelined. I picked this up when I was in Paris in September as it was cheaper to buy there. It is also available to purchase here.

It has quite a thick, yet smooth texture. It leaves a matte finish, which I think is quite unique. I have heard others describe the scent as being similar to Terry's Chocolate Orange and I agree. The smell doesn't linger too long on the lips, which is good in case you didn't particularly like the smell. However, I personally think it is quite a pleasant smell. I also love the beautiful packaging. The lip balm comes in a lovely little frosted glass jar, making it an adorable addition to any dressing table.

The lip balm is labelled as being ultra-nourishing and marketed towards people who suffer from dry or chapped lips. I think this is pretty accurate as it has definitely helped preventing my lips from becoming chapped this winter. I apply a bit of it while I am doing my makeup and find it to be a lovely base for lipsticks etc.

Overall, I would definitely recommend the Reve de Miel lip balm. While it could be considered slightly pricey for a lip balm, I think it is definitely worth it. You don't need every much product, so one little post would last forever. It smells divine, feels luxury and most importantly keeps lips hydrated, a definite must-have. 

What's your favourite lip balm? 

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