my 10 favorite MAC lipsticks

here you can see my current 10 favorite lipsticks from MAC :)

coral bliss
kinda sexy
faux
sushi kiss
vegas volt
lady danger
be a lady
candy yum yum
ruby woo
diva

STROBING tutorial

what is strobing? in my quick and easy video you will find out.

products used in the video:
inglot eyeshadow 395 (as highlighter)
mac 109 small contour brush
isadora perfect powder blusher 02 cool pink

on my lips:
too faced melted liquified long wear lipstick "chihuahua" (check my post about this product)

on my eyes:
urban decay naked eyes palette "sidecar" and "hustle"

other great highlighters for strobing are for example the balm mary lou manizer and gerard cosmetics star powder audrey.

my lipstick and lipgloss collection part 9/9 dark

(part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7, part 8)

so now we have come to the final part of my lip products collection! bold dark colors.

dior addict extreme lipstick "987 black tie"

i was actually lucky with this one, i was looking for red wine shade lipstick and i found this on discount with 10€. this is one of my favorites, the lipstick is so easy to apply to the lips because of the moisturising texture. even if its super soft and creamy, there is still tons of pigment. i wouldn't recommend to a person who wants long lasting though.
price: not sure but probably ~40€

sensai the lipstick "15 murasaki"

bought this one from an outlet with -50% when i was looking for darker shade lipstick. the formula is super pigmented and long lasting but the finish is still shiny thanks to the gold particles. i haven't use this lipstick for a while because its actually too brown to my liking.
price: 50,50€

mac matte lipstick "diva" 

this lipstick i bought because i wanted something similar than the sensai lipstick but more red toned. in these pictures there is maybe not so much difference, but diva is certainly more dark red and sensai's murasaki more brown. also diva's formula is really pigmented and long lasting, but the texture is matte.
price: 20,50€

bronze & glowy makeup for summer

products used in the video:
clinique superdefense cc cream spf 30 colour correcting
lumene arctic sun skin tone perfector 10 honey glow (summer limited edition)
  -> dupes: clarins instant light radiance complexion base 03 peach, gerard cosmetics bb plus illumination creme
mac prep&prime light boost
urban decay eyeshadow primer potion
the body shop loose face powder 02
the body shop honey bronze bronzing powder 04 deep matte
h&m highlighter powder
isadora perfect powder blusher 05 pinky peach
lumene blueberry eyebrow pencil 03
lumene blueberry eyebrow shaping wax
urban decay naked palette "sin, virgin, toasted"
rimmel soft kohl kajal eye liner pencil 061 jet black
sensai mascara 38C separating & lengthening
gerard cosmetics lipstick kimchi doll
gerard cosmetics lip gloss candy kiss

brushes used in this video:
mac 129 powder/blush brush
lumene powder brush (got it as a gift after buying their products, not in normal sale)
mac 109 small contour brush
duroy eye shadow brush
duroy blending brush
duroy precision brush

on my nails:
rimmel lasting finish 060 hot & spicy

mac kinda sexy & ruby woo lipsticks

my latest purchases, two lipsticks from mac, that i have been thinking of buying for like half a year already but soon there is not colors left that i like so i need to keep the excitement :D






mac matte lipstick "kinda sexy"

i wanted something darker than my light nude lipsticks but still lighter than f.e faux and velvet teddy. this is the perfect shade with a slight orange undertone. even the formula is matte it doesn't feel too drying on the lips. this lipstick makes your lips look so luscious!

mac retro matte lipstick "ruby woo"

the classic red lipstick. it is just the perfect shade! the formula is super pigmented and long lasting but i would like it to be little more moisturising.

i finally bought the awesome clinique cc cream as well, you can read my recent review here.

my lipstick and lip gloss collection part 7/9 dark pinks

(part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6)

the body shop colour crush shine lipstick "15 fuchsia flirt"

an easy everyday lipstick with sheer finish and super moisturising formula. price: 13,90€

the body shop colour crush "205 passionate pink"

the perfect bright hot pink color. the formula is moisturising and medium lasting. price: 13,90€

rimmel lasting finish lipstick "004 indulgence"

this shade seems not to be available anymore, at least i didn't find it in rimmel's website. it's nice more peachy toned bright pink.

maybelline color sensational "902 fuchsia flash"

purple toned pink. this lipstick has good price quality ratio. the formula is moisturising but lasts well too. price: 9,60€

mac matte lipstick "candy yum-yum"

super bright neon pink, lasts really well because of the matte formula. price: 20,50€

isadora moisturizing lip gloss "17 honeysuckle"

this lip gloss doesn't have a lot of pigment so i have used it few times on top of pink lipstick. it has quite sticky formula, so not really my favorites. price: 12,50€

dior addict fluid stick "575 wonderland"

in the picture the color looks a bit more red than it actually is.. i bought this lip gloss last year from tax free when i was going to holiday. i had such high expectations so i was little disappointed even there is nothing bad about the product. when you are buying expensive cosmetic you just expect them to be groundbreaking :D this lip gloss is super pigmented and juicy, it feels soft in the lips and it's not too sticky. if you want same qualities without breaking the bank i recommend maybelline color elixir lip gloss. price: 42€

party makeup tutorial || silver glitter eyeliner & purple lips

products used in the video:
lancome teint miracle 02
urban decay eyeshadow primer potion
smashit contour palette dark/mix 2
isadora eye shadow palette 56 smoky eyes
isadora glossy eyeliner 40 chrome black
make up store mixing liquid
silver glitter (from ebay)
lumene beauty base dark under eye concealer
lumene color correcting concealer - red neutralizing
mac prep & prime light boost
the body shop loose face powder 02
the body shop honey bronze bronzing powder 04 deep matte
smashit contour palette dark/mix 2
inglot eyeshadow 395
isadora perfect powder blusher 02 cool pink
the body shop lip liner 03 clover pink
lime crime airborne unicorn
ardell invisibands demi luvies black
sensai mascara 38C separating & lengthening

brushes used in the video:
mac 187 duo fibre face brush
duroy eye shadow brush
duroy proffs precision brush
duroy blending brush
duroy eyeliner brush
mac 129 powder/blush brush
lumene powder brush (got it as a gift after buying their products, not in normal sale)
mac 109 small contour brush

on my nails:
rimmel lasting finish 170 lively lilac
mavala 213 pure diamond
h&m glitter nail polish

make matte lips with lip liner

matte lips are now trendy and what a easier way to create matte look on the lips than with lip liner. if you have dry lips, first exfoliate your lips and add lip balm, then blot the extra lip balm away with a tissue, otherwise the color of the lip liner will not stick. line your lips and then fill them with color. scroll down to see few examples.

the body shop lip liner "03 clover pink"

the body shop lip liner "13 rosy red"

mac lip pencil "burgundy"

my lipstick and lip gloss collection part 5/9 reds

(part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4)

lumene raspberry miracle shine lipstick "107 hot day"

easy everyday lipstick, when you want just a little bit of color. super moisturising formula and sheer pigment.

mac matte lipstick "lady danger"

in this picture the lipstick looks a bit too orange what it is, eventhough it is orange toned red.. lady danger is one of my favorite lipsticks, eventhough i would prefer that the formula would be other than matte. i recommend this if you are fan of bright reds.

rimmel lasting finish by kate lipstick "01"

this lipstick is more darker and browner toned red and that's why i like to wear it in the autumn/winter time. it lasts well on the lips, but it also feels moisturising and soft. i'm not sure if this lipstick is sold anymore in finland, at least it wasn't in the rimmel finland site.

maybelline color elixir "505 signature scarlet"

my absolutely favourite lip gloss! it has really great pigment without feeling sticky on the lips. only minus i would say is the fragrance, because its quite strong.

my lipstick and lip gloss collection part 4/9 oranges

(part 1, part 2, part 3)

clarins instant light lip balm perfector "04 orange"

a lip balm with a hint of orange in it. great for someone that isn't comfortable wearing lipsticks. price: 19,90€

the body shop colour crush shine lipstick "18 sunset romance"

really natural lipstick, close to the actual lip color, with a orange undertone. an every day lip product to someone who wants just a little color. the formula is super moisturising and light, so it is easy to apply even on the go. price: 13,90€

mac amplified creme lipstick "vegas volt"

one of my absolute favorite lipsticks! it is the perfect balance to give some color to the face without being too bright. doesn't matter what you are wearing - it is always the perfect match. the formula is on point as well, it's not as dry as matte, but not as moisturising as satin. price: 20,50€

gosh velvet touch lipstick "153 flirty orange"

once i went to a department store and i thought - let's buy the brightest orange lipstick that they have. and this definitely is bright! the gosh velvet touch lipstick is super pigmented, one of the most pigmented lipsticks i have tried, but it is also creamy, so i recommend using a lip pencil with it, if you want the lipstick stay good looking all day. if you ever feel like your face is looking tired, dull, grey - apply this and you will immediately look more radiant! price: 10,90€

clarins rouge eclat "09 juicy clementine"

juicy clementine is more red-based orange. the formula is nicely moisturising and soft, but it also has a good pigment. one of my favorite lipsticks to use in summer, when you want something bright and shiny. price: 27,50€

my lipstick and lip gloss collection part 3/9 corals

sorry there has been one week hiatus on the blog. i was enjoying one week holiday in lovely barcelona, and i had scheduled posts to appear when i was gone, but for some reason that hasn't worked! but now we will continue as usual :)

(part 1, part 2)

mac mineralize rich "be a lady"

be a lady is that kind of color that looks pink in another and orangy in another light, that's why i decided to put it in corals. mineralize rich lipsticks are really nice and easy lipsticks, because they glide easy to the lips, they are soft and moisturising, but also have more pigment than for example the cremesheen lipsticks. this lovely color suits for everyone and even its bright, i would describe it classy. price: 24,50€

maybelline color sensational vivids lipstick "910 shocking coral"

maybelline's shocking coral is also pinky kind of coral. the formula is moisturising, but also really well pigmented. i think i haven't wore this a lot, because i really don't have much to say.. price: 9,60€

l'óreal color riche lip colour"373 magnetic coral"

the magnetic coral is definitely more orangy coral. it is one of my first lipsticks, and i used to wear it all the time in the summer 2012. nowadays i have more coral/orange options, so this one has been stucked in the shelf.. i think one of the reasons is that it has a bit of glitter in it, so i'm not so keen of the finish (anymore). i would say this one has a bit drier formula than the maybelline's lipstick. price: 12,50€

isadora moisturizing lip gloss "14 coral glow"

as you can see, this lip gloss doesn't have much pigment. i'm not really a lip gloss person, because i don't like the stickiness, but if i would use this, i would apply it on top of coral/orange lipstick. (and now you wonder why i even own this product.. sometimes you get blinded by the sales :D) price: 12,50€

my lipstick and lip gloss collection part 2/9 peaches

(check first part here).
not sure how to call this color theme. light orange? light coral? so i decided peaches! this is currently my favorite color theme.

mac cremesheen lipstick "coral bliss"
my absolutely favorite everyday lipstick. shine lipsticks became really popular last year and now seems like almost every brand has their own collection. shine lipsticks have more moisturising formula and less pigment than normal lipsticks. they are easy to use because you don't need even mirror or lip liner. you can apply shine lipsticks to dry lips, they work also a little bit as a lip balm (and actually i recommend to do that, because if you apply them on top of lip balm, you won't get almost any pigment to stick to the lips..). coral bliss is a beautiful kind of nude vs. light coral color, that goes well with any make up. if you are looking for nude lipstick, but don't like brownish nudes, try this one! price: 20,50€

isadora twist-up matt lips "52 posh peach"
this is more like salmon pink with a little bit of peach in it. currently my favorite lip product, the color is just so beautiful! read my recent review here. price: 13,90€

mac satin lipstick "sushi kiss"
really bright, almost neon, light orange color. this lipstick definitely needs a confident user! if your face is looking tired, grey and dull this lipstick will definitely give your face a pop of color. i would definitely advice to use lip pencil with this, because the lipstick has strong pigment, but it is still light color, so it can get a bit uneven on the lips. price: 20,50€

make up store lipstick "first kiss" matt
very similar than sushi kiss, but more corally and wearable. i prefer this one over the two. good balance between moisturising formula and lasting pigment. so beautiful summer color with tanned skin. price: 20€