Mac Mad Cap Lipglass is another of the brands sparkly lip products, which are designed to provide a high gloss, shimmery finish to the lips. It came out as one of Mac's many limited edition products a short while ago, however I have found it currently available on Cheap Smells, and Mac often re-issues their limited edition products.
The
first thing that struck me was that the lipglass seems to be tiny! I
really don’t think the tube will last long at all, as you only get 4.8g
of product and to apply, I found myself having to dip the applicator
into the tube several times in order to cover the lips fully.
In the tube, the product looks to be a shimmery, pale golden nude, which I hoped would give a give a subtle, glimmering warm sheen to the lips. The gloss is on the fairly sticky side, as I believe is common with all other lipglasses, and when applied, it gave hardly any colour to the lips at all, looking almost like a clear gloss. There was also very little evidence of shimmer on the lips, which is good news for those who have an aversion to glitter in their makeup!
As this gloss appears almost clear when applied, it would probably be best used over the top of a nude lipstick or used on its own when you are after a basic no-makeup look. Lasting time is around 2 hours for me which is fairly standard with lipglosses and Mac's Lipglass formula and thankfully, due to the absence of visible glitter, the product wears off evenly, with no discernible shimmer left on the lips.
Verdict
I haven't previously been particularly excited by Mac's lipglass offerings and Mad Cap has not changed my opinion. This is essentially a clear lipgloss which imparts only the most subtle of pigment on the lips. If you like the lipglass formula and are after a clear gloss, this would be a viable option, however if you are seeking a nude gloss with some pigment, this is not the product for you.
2/5
Price - usual price £13, however £9.95 on Cheap Smells
Where to Buy - Cheap Smells
