Owning Mac Lipstick

To all who are reading this,

I feel like a real blogger now, and that's all down to the generosity of a good friend at Christmas. When asked what I wanted, I didn't really have a clue. And then, I thought about it properly.

I wanted a MAC lipstick.

I've seen nothing but good reviews from various bloggers on MAC products, but as shameful as it is, I don't know a great deal about them. I know that some of them can be pretty pricey, and I knew if I ever got one of those lipsticks, it would only be used for special occasions - as daft as that may seem to some. There's hundreds of colours and when looking, a girl is spoilt for choice. So when asked if there was a specific shade, I asked for the only colour I could think about when it comes to lipsticks.

Red.

I love a good red lipstick. At the moment, I'm using a cheap red that I bought from the market in my local shopping centre. It is incredibly bright and needs blotting before I can be seen in public without looking like a clown. It makes me feel really good about myself, though, and it's something that is always in whatever handbag I'm using at the time.

So when I opened a well wrapped present on Christmas Day and I found a MAC lipstick, I was thrilled. The colour at the end states that it was Lady Bug. When I had taken it out the box, it was a gorgeous colour, and for some reason, I smelt chocolate. I was really excited to try it out, but I needed the perfect time.

And what better time is a surprise party for your best friend?


Lady BugThe lipstick was easy to apply and didn't need blotting like my other. It fact, it offered little resistance and glided straight on. I will admit that I put two coats of it on, but that was to give it that extra va-va-voom factor. Even then, it was a lovely subtle red. I was pretty happy with it, and it lasted throughout the night. I found it didn't stain glasses or bottles when having a drink, and it had even stayed on when we ventured out into town for a few drinks. 

Cheap and Trusty, however, does need blotting, but is bright without numerous coats. Like Lady Bug, it has little to no resistance, but it does stain anything it comes into contact with - cheeks, bottles, glasses, straws, napkins... And even then, it sometimes needs topping up when I'm out and about.

Needless to say though, the party was a huge success, and so was the lipstick! I will most definitely be wearing it again for going out. Maybe it's time to put Cheap and Trusty in the bin? 

Lady Bug is a standard size lipstick and is priced at £15.50 online!

MAC Cosmetics are available from various stores at a range of prices. You can visit the website here: MAC Cosmetics

Yours, with eternal ink,

Zoe

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