Friday 20 April 2012

Review: Mac Viva Glam VI


You know how I moaned about Mac's lipglasses previously, complaining that they were all sparkle and no pigment? Well I'm willing to take that back now I've tried Viva Glam VI!

Viva Glam VI is one of a series of Viva Glam shades which Mac launches annually, the proceeds of which go towards HIV/AIDS programs worldwide.



The colour in the tube is of a vibrant, pink- red, with the signature lipglass sparkles shimmering throughout. This certainly isn't a gloss for glitterphobes!

When swatched, it maintains it's deep pink-red look, and on the lips it is semi opaque, and much more pigmented than any of the other lipglasses I have tried previously.


In common with prior lipglass experience however, it is very sticky so not the gloss to choose on a windy day!  Wear time is impressive for a gloss- at least three hours, mostly due to the stickiness. I did find though that, as the pigment wore off, I was left with a coating of glitter on my lips which was not awfully attractive!




Verdict
A pleasant surprise after my previous lipglass experience, Viva Glam VI offers a combination of decent pigmentation and shimmer with  good lasting power. My only negative would be the fact that as it wears off, you are left with glittery lips!
4/5

Price - £13
Where to buy - Mac, Debenhams, Selfridges, House of Frase

9 comments:

  1. Hey! It's atuarlly really nice on! I seen the colour in the tube and thought it would be very dark but it adds a nice colour to your lips!

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    1. Thanks, I was pleased that it wasn't completely opaque and just gives a lovely shimmery colour.
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  2. Such a beautiful colour! I think this is the perfect shade for the summer since it would go so well with a tan! :) x

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    1. Yes, I can see myself wearing it a lot in the Summer.
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  3. God, I love this colour. It looks beautiful when layered over the Viva Glam VI lipstick as well, but unfortunately I managed to break that one! D:

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    1. Oooh I haven't taken a look at the lipstick yet. Don't you just hate it when you manage to break one of your favourite lipsticks :-(

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  4. that is gorgeous love the shimmer x

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    1. Thanks, I liked it much more than I thought I would!
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