The Pink Lipsticks that I have: Swatches, Reviews, Photos

That was a bit of my photography passion. Here is my passion for pink. 

Earlier I thought pink was too perky for me and I would always go for browns. But then a friend convinced me that it was nice to add a bit of color to the face. And from then on, I have loved pink! And it's amazing how there can exist so many shades of just one color.

The Shades

1. Shy, Clinique Different Lipstick (A 10) - $14/ Rs 1025

2. Rose Petal, New York Color (NYC) (403B) - $2

3. Amorous, MAC Satin Lipstick (A 50) - $14.5/ Rs 990

4. Rose Jam, Maybelline Watershine (10) - Rs 220

The Packing

On the Skin

If you liked my pink lipstick collection, you can also take a look at my box of eyeliners here.


Review

Shy, Clinique Different Lipstick

Love the color, have not used yet.

Rose Petal, New York Color

• This was the result of my attempt to buy cheap cosmetics from NY. I got it from a drugstore and there was no tester. 
• The color turned out to be too bright. I used it in combination of other colors to tone it down.
• Well pigmented but not creamy. Stays fairly long though. 
• Did not mind experimenting with $2 but won't try again :)

Amorous, MAC Satin Lipstick 

• I have reviewed this very thoroughly here. I love this lipstick and currently use it almost everyday. 
• Has a slightly purple tone.

Rose Jam, Maybelline Watershine

• Till I got my MAC, I wore this regularly and as you can see, it's almost over! 
• Loved the color, bright pink but very wearable. 
• Added some kind of a glow to my lips. Very creamy and soft too.
• But did not stay long as the product promised. 
• Also, did not wear away evenly,  left some pink patches on my lip.

MAC Clear Lipglass: Review and Photos

I have a thing for glossy lips and I wanted to buy a clear gloss that can be worn over any color to give that gorgeous finish! So I bought the MAC Clear Lipglass lipgloss.

Product Description
"A unique lip gloss that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Clear Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. Clear

Lipglass can be mixed with other products, like Pigments, and can be applied anywhere on the body except for the eye area to create interesting effects."

How to use it
Use it with a lip brush (does not come along with the gloss) or apply directly (like a lip balm) over lip pencil or lipstick.

Price: $ 17.5 for 15 ml / 0.5 US oz in US
          
What I like about MAC Clear Lipglass

• It does exactly as it claims: Creates a ravishing glass-like finish that would stay unless you eat too much.
• It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. I did feel it!
• You only need a tiny bead of this highly concentrated product to cover the entire lip area and one tube can last for a very very long time. 
• Fragrance free! Yes I like this aspect..I am not a fan of fruity lip balms/ glosses but I can live with them. But this is what I prefer.

What I don't quite like about MAC Clear Lipglass

• It's thick and sticky. You can't kiss with with the gloss on :( But I am still okay with it since it stays long probably because of this!
• I find it a bit difficult to apply directly like a balm, generally too much of it comes out. I wish it came with a applicator.
• The tube leaked a bit. I thought it was my bad luck. But later I read some reviews on the net and it is a common problem.

Recommendation:
I initially bought it with the thought of wearing it everyday. However, the inconvenience to apply it and the stickiness did not allow that. But I love finish and the shine that it gives to my lips and use it for special occasions. The product is worth a try and its perfect for professional use!

What does MAC stand for?

Oh yes, I know that MAC stands for 'Makeup Art Cosmetics'.

But what does it stand for you?














Yes I love acronyms! I love saying what I feel for the word through the word itself! Like, see what I feel about Tanishq here.

So MAC for me stands for  'Most Adorable Cosmetics'!

And this is a little cheesy but when I was in college, all I knew was that MAC was a super expensive brand of cosmetics. So at that point of time, for me it stood for

'Make-up for the Affluent and Classy'

So tell me what it stands for you.. I'm sorry I don't have a giveaway for this, but I wanna know what you feel!
Drop in your thoughts in the comment box. If you can find words for just 2 out of the 3 letters, I would love to hear that too! May be I could help you complete it..

**Picture from Google Images

MAC Satin Amorous Lipstick: Swatches, Review and Photos

This is my first ever make-up review. So, why not start with  the 'Most Adorable Cosmetics' brand (my expansion for MAC)!! And, I must say it is one hell of a task to get that perfect swatch. I kept on posing my patched hand in different corners of my house to get the right amount of light for a picture that would exactly match the color of the lipstick. I won't say I was 100% satisfied. But here's what I got.

The Range: MAC Lipstick (Yes, the name's that simple)
The Shade: Amorous (A50)
The Color: Pink with a slight Mauvish Tone
The Finish: Satin
The Price: $ 14.5 in US/ Rs 990 in India

What I Like about Amorous

The Color: I am crazy about pinks! This one has a slight mauvish tone, but still quite subtle and good for everyday wear. Goes well with all colors except red and brown. I wish I could get a clearer picture.

The Texture: It is quite creamy and keeps the lips moisturized. Can't categorize it under the 'super creamy' range though.

The Finish: It has a satin finish. So it gives that light shine, perfect for everyday look. And once in a while I team it up with a gloss (I will review in in my upcoming posts) to give that bright look!

What I don't quite Like about Amorous

I wish it stayed a little longer. If I don't eat, it stays for about 2-3 hours. If I eat with it, it almost goes away with the food, leaving only a tinge of color on the lips.

Will I Buy it Again? Yes, because of the texture and color. But if I find something longer lasting, I would probably switch!

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

So tell me what you think!!

You may also like to read my reviews of
Clinique High Impact,
Go Fig and MAC Clear Gloss.

Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2011

I proudly present the first runway show of the NY fashion week.

 

Stylist: Andreas Kokkino

Makeup: MAC, Lyne Desnoyers

Hair: Cutler, Rodney Cutler

Nails: Dashing Diva, Pattie Yankee

Shoes: Vintage Shoe Company

Glasses: Ray-Ban

Lenses: Mackee Enterprises

Hats: Parkhurst (Customized by Nicholas K)

Music: Ben Brunnemer