Summer MAC Lipstick Haul + New From the Matte Lip Collection

A couple of weeks ago I stopped by my local MAC counter to check out some of the new matte lipsticks and to pick up some back ups of my favorites and I went a little nuts. I got my usual nudes but I also wanted to pick up a few bright shades for summer. I bought 8 shades, either new ones or ones I used to own but forgot about, and after posting a picture on Instagram of my little haul, I had a few requests for a review and swatch post. Enjoy and maybe you'll see a shade or two that you'll like!

Tropic Tonic

This is part of the new matte permanent collection and I was instantly drawn to it. It's a super pretty orange-coral shade and I am in love! It's super pigmented with one swipe and I know this will be a favorite this summer. This wore for about four hours before fading in the center of the lips. It was super easy to reapply without building up or settling into my lips lines.

Men Love Mystery

I love me some purple and lilac lipsticks so when I first saw swatches of this, I knew I wanted it. It's also part of the new permanent collection. It's a pretty deeper violet shade with pink undertones and I love how pigmented it is without being patchy. This one would look amazing on deeper skin tones. This wore for about 3 hours before fading. My lips felt slightly dry after a couple of hours, but a little bit of lip balm helped.

Relentlessly Red

I could have sworn I had this but I guess not so I bought it. This is a retro matte formula so it is a tad drying on me but I couldn't resist the bright cool toned red. It's such a sassy shade and I can't wait to wear this one around town this summer. This wore for almost 6 hours before fading to a really pretty red stain, and again, my lips were a little dry, but nothing too uncomfortable.

Flat Out Fabulous

I've been lusting after this for years but never thought I could pull it off, but after being a little more daring with my makeup lately I decided it give it a try. This is also a retro matte but not as drying as I expected. However, I definitely need a good magenta lip liner to tone down the fuschia of this shade a bit. This wore for almost four hours before needing to be touched up.

Stone

The coveted lip pencil is now a lipstick! Stone is one of my favs so I definitely wanted the lipstick. It's not as grey toned as the pencil but I really like the shade. It's definitely cool toned but more brown and it's a perfect neutral but still with a little drama at the same time. This one wore for about 4 hours before fading away, but it also felt a little creamier than some of the other matte shades, so not the least bit drying.

Whirl

This was a no brainer. Another fav lip liner, the lipstick is a little more terra cotta colored. It's like a darker version of velvet teddy, so I know this one will be a favorite of mine. It's a warmer brown which can be hard for me to pull off, but with a good lip liner this will be amazing. It wore for almost five hours before getting a little patchy in the center of my lips.

Sushi Kiss

This one is one of my favorite oranges ever! I had this years ago but lost it so I'm happy to add it back to my collection. It's a satin formula, so not as opaque as the mattes but I love how it's a little neon and a little wild. It reminds me of Orangesicles! Definitely will be one of my go-to shades in the coming months. This wore for about three hours before getting patchy, but reapplication is quick and easy without having to worry about it getting streaky or built up in your lip lines.

Sweet & Sour

Another rebuy, this is another orange-y shade. It's a cremesheen formula, so it's definitely sheer, but it adds a pretty wash of summery orange to the lips. This is similar to Tumble Dry from the Wash and Dry collection, only more pink. This will be a perfect very day lipstick this summer when I want a little color. The wear with this formula (and no lip liner) is typically only a couple of hours, but it leaves my lips feeling soft and hydrated which makes up for the wear for me.

And that does it! Summer is my favorite season, so there was definitely hot weather in mind when I chose some of these shades. Can you tell I like orange? Haha! Well I hope you enjoyed this post and I'd love to hear what you've picked up from MAC lately, or any thoughts on the new matte lipsticks!

xoxo

LivforLashes

June Ipsy Glam Bag Review

I have another Ipsy glam bag review for you guys! Just a refresher or for any new readers, Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription service where for only $10 a month, you'll get sent 5 deluxe samples of beauty, skin care or hair care products. Plus, they are sent in a reusable little makeup bag, with each month being a different theme. This month, the theme was #SwimIntoBeauty with everything being beach or sea inspired. 

The bag this month is probably one of my favorites so far. It's a jet black bag with a neon orange zipper made from the same water resistant material as wet suits, so totally pool or beach friendly. The word "Ipsy" is in cute pop out letters all over the bag for a fun texture.

Let's jump into the samples!

First up is a sample of the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. I already love this product, so I'm happy to have a little mini, perfect for travel. A little goes a long way and I love how this gives the skin a smooth flawless base so I'll definitely be getting use out of this.

Next up is an eyeliner pencil from Ofra cosmetics. I have a few things from this brand so I already know the quality and this eyeliner is amazing. It's a super pretty mermaid turquoise color that i definitely know will get a ton of use this summer. And the formula is so creamy it makes applying it a breeze. 

I'm not big into lotions but I really like this Lavanila Body Butter so far. It has a light vanilla light scent and doesn't leave me feeling greasy or sticky, which is what usually drives me crazy about lotions. Plus this brand uses organic ingredients with no harmful chemicals, and the Shea and cocoa butter leaves my skin super soft. 

The next item is a mini nail polish in the shade "Power Source" by FormulaX. It's a bright coral shade that is a favorite of mine for summer and I can't wait to give myself a beach-ready pedi (no rhyme intended haha) with this polish. The formulas of these polishes are great and they don't chip as easily as other brands so this will definitely be a must have for beach days. 

Last up is a product that I've never seen from a brand I've never heard of. It's an eyeshadow crayon from the brand TreStique. At first I thought it was just another jumbo shadow pencil, but after some online research it looks totally cool. It's an upcoming brand whose products are all in the form of a stick or pencil. Each one comes with a magnetic cap and enclosed smudger which is neat. And the shade of the one I received is a deep brown that will be a perfect base for smokey eyes or to smoke out the lash line. 

Overall I am in love with my June Ipsy Glam Bag! There wasn't a single product that I didn't like or won't use and the bag itself will be so awesome for those lazy San Diego beach days coming up this summer. And this month I actually got my bag before the end of the month, so I must say that I definitely have no plans on canceling my subscription anytime soon. 

Are you a glam bag subscriber? Which products did you get his month? Thank you so much for reading and have a great day!