I'm really not ashamed to admit that I'm a Nicki Minaj fan. I know that some people find her a bit garish and ridiculous but I think she's an excellent show woman and has created some cracking tunes! In Fenwicks in Newcastle recently I remembered that MAC had released a Viva Glam Nicki II. As I already own MAC's Viva Glam Nicki I, not to buy Nicki II and do my bit for charity would be a crime would it not?
I admit I was a little apprehensive about the colour when I saw it in the tube, but I asked an MUA to sanitise the tester and applied it liberally to my lips, low and behold I adored the result, it's unlike any lip colour I've owned before.
Viva Glam Nicki II is a 'vivid pastel lavender pink' so say MAC, with an amplified cream finish making this lipstick feel incredibly buttery and moisturising on the lips. It doesn't drag upon application (I hate feeling the pull of matte lipsticks as I apply them!) and settles on my lips in a perfect pastel colour which will be excellent for spring/summer when I have a bit more of a tan. I was afraid this colour would make me look a little bit washed out but, paired with a full face of makeup one shade darker than my natural skin colour, it really pops out.
I'm not going to lie, I've had loads of compliments about this lip colour. It's the kind of colour people always say they want to try but shy away from doing so. I think it's beautiful, and hope my tube lasts me a long time considering it's limited edition!
MAC Viva Glam Nicki II is available in stores and online. All proceeds of the full sale of the RRP (£14.00) go to the MAC Aids Fund.
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Looks lovely! ;) lipstick twins xx
ReplyDeletesuch a fabulous shade:)
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely on. I need to be braver to try colours like this x
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This is such a unique (if a little bit scary) shade but looks really wearable on your Instagram pic. I can't wait to see some more face of the days with this! xx
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Whoa this looks amazing on you! It looks really scary in the tube, like way too light of a lilac color, but when it's on your lips - it looks amazing!
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Wow it looks lovely, and defo perfect for spring! I just got the alternative of this... dark purple shade 'cyber'. I love purple lippys! xx
ReplyDeleteHey, @LaurenECostello (http://mylifeinanenglishcottage.blogspot.co.uk/) stopping on by :)I too am a bit of a secret Nikki Minaj fan! Who couldn't dance along to one of her tunes? The lip colour is gorgeous, I'd love to be brave enough to try it. Like you I'd be worried about it washing me out with my pale skin...if I manage to get a tan this summer I may well have to give this a try!
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I would NEVER be able to pull that colour off, but I love it so much! With your dark hair I bet it looks absolutely fantastic! x
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a pretty statement colour! :)
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This really is beautiful! I may give it a try even though I am not sure how it will look on my skin... :)
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It looks lovely but I'm still not sure i'd be brave enough to try it!
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Wow this looks like it would be such a hard colour to wear but you totally pull it off! looks amazing on you! xxx
ReplyDeletethis looks lovely on u but i swatched it and thought i looked RIDICULOUS. on every level. shame cos it's a shade that i really gravitate towards! xx
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Yay I seriously feel like I'm the only one who likes nicki that I know! I love her she's talented and has quite the life story, she's made something of herself and wants to help others it's great.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color! Looks great on you:)
I'd be so wary of this lipstick, as I'm more of a warm-toned lipstick girl, but this looks gorgeous on you! I might have to try it for myself, as it's just the perfect shade for Spring!
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