okay.. i actually don't need anymore lipsticks.. but somehow they are calling me to buy them.. ahhaa.. and i've been attracted to red shades particularly lately. not that i have time or occasion to wear them, but somehow i just did. and i decided to go for it and buy another mac samples. this time i buy relentlessly red. ever since i knew there were mac lipstick samples and my usual online shop sells them, i've been eyeing on several shades. but having a little baby and no more occasion to use them make me stop at one point, but the urge never go away. so i decided to give myself free gift every now and then.. and lipstick is one of them. moreover, the sample is quite small, so i believe i can finish it. or i have to push myself to finish it.. hahaha.. i have to admit though, selling the samples is genius. i can try high-end mac lipstick without spending a lot of money.. win-win for me.
and yes, before you're saying anything, i know, that relentlessly red, though the name has "red" in it, the shades is more like pink than red. it's more like a bright fuchsia pink. not neon pink, but bright punchy fuchsia.
the color payoff: it's pigmented, only a swipe or two can cover your lips nicely.
the lasting power: i have to say the lasting power is pretty good thanks to the formula. it can last through eating and drinking. but you don't have to worry, even when it's start dissipating, it will leave beautiful pink tint on your lips.
the formula: it's classified as retro matte in mac collection. retro matte is drier than the matte formula in mac lipsticks. when i applied it, it's quite difficult to apply evenly in one swipe, but again.. i don't use the bullet, i use lip brush to apply it, so maybe it can interfere with the application. and being drier than usual.. wheww.. i can say that it's very drying. and i've used lip balm beforehand.. so i don't recommend this one for those who have dry lips. if you want to try this, then use a lot of lip balms, and don't forget to exfoliate.
overall, i'm very happy with my first reddish shade purchase from mac collection. i can imagine using this not only for special occasion but also for everyday use, since i can use it as tint. did i mention it looks very pretty? i hope my next purchases will keep me happy..
and yes, before you're saying anything, i know, that relentlessly red, though the name has "red" in it, the shades is more like pink than red. it's more like a bright fuchsia pink. not neon pink, but bright punchy fuchsia.
the color payoff: it's pigmented, only a swipe or two can cover your lips nicely.
the lasting power: i have to say the lasting power is pretty good thanks to the formula. it can last through eating and drinking. but you don't have to worry, even when it's start dissipating, it will leave beautiful pink tint on your lips.
the formula: it's classified as retro matte in mac collection. retro matte is drier than the matte formula in mac lipsticks. when i applied it, it's quite difficult to apply evenly in one swipe, but again.. i don't use the bullet, i use lip brush to apply it, so maybe it can interfere with the application. and being drier than usual.. wheww.. i can say that it's very drying. and i've used lip balm beforehand.. so i don't recommend this one for those who have dry lips. if you want to try this, then use a lot of lip balms, and don't forget to exfoliate.
overall, i'm very happy with my first reddish shade purchase from mac collection. i can imagine using this not only for special occasion but also for everyday use, since i can use it as tint. did i mention it looks very pretty? i hope my next purchases will keep me happy..
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| the sample clam |
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| swatch on my hand (L - without flash, R - with flash) |
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| full face swatch (L -without flash, R- with flash) |
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| top: without flash bottom: with flash |
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