Wearing MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Hang-Up
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, love. It’s one of my favorite holidays, and not just because it makes it totally legit to eat an entire 1-pound box of See’s Candies in a single sitting (something I’ve done multiple times).
How many pounds of chocolate candy are sold during Valentine’s week in the U.S.? (Click here for the answer)
I also love it for the red!
It’s everywhere — red valentines, red hearts, red candy and decorations. Oh, and let’s not forget lips.
And should you need a little help deciding on a particular shade of red to wear on or around the Big V, MAC has nine suggestions: A Shade of Red For Every Heart. The nine-piece release for lips and nails, available now online, includes some seriously saturated reds, some of them brights and others dark crimsons, and it even features a few former lovers like Cockney Lipstick (remember this beauty from Euristocrats 2?).
When it comes to lips, it’s hard (although not utterly impossible) to go wrong with red; it makes my willpower wilt. Have a look at these four items, which are some of my faves from the launch, and let me know if anything shoots an arrow of lust through your makeup-lovin’ heart.
From the left: Lustre Lipstick in Cockney ($14.50), Cremesheen Lipstick in Hang-Up ($14.50), Prolongwear Lipglass in Driven By Love ($18.50) and Prolongwear Lipglass in Lasting Achievement ($18.50)
Swatches from the left: Lipstick in Cockney, Lipstick in Hang-Up, Prolongwear Lipglass in Driven By Love and Prolongwear Lipglass in Lasting Achievement
Lipstick in Cockney
Prolongwear Lipglass in Driven By Love
Prolongwear Lipglass in Lasting Achievement
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. How do you feel about red lips? Do you prefer ‘em bold, bright, dark, nude, sheer or something else?
You look as hot as always! I probably won’t be wearing red for Valentine’s Day though. My boyfriend has been very tolerant with my beauty experiments, but lipsticks are a big no-no for him. I get winced at when I wear Chanel Rouge Coco Mademoiselle, believe it or not! So if I want to be kissed on Valentine’s Day, I guess red is off the table *sighs*
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Ahh, boys can be so weird when it comes to makeup! I say just wear it and kiss him anyway!
Oh do a lip stain
Guys have a different set of standards when it comes to “too much makeup,” and unfortunately mine are bright lips! Maybe his Valentine’s present should be a red lip challenge lol
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Ooh good call with the stain!
You could also do a red lip liner and top it with a little lip balm.
All of these shades are flattering on you, but MAC’s Ruby Woo is the perfect shade of red. Nothing can convince me otherwise!
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I love Ruby Woo, too! If anybody’s curious about the shade, here’s an Unsung Heroes on it:
http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/mac-unsung-heroes-ruby-woo-lipstick/
I have a weakness for red lippies and I NEED Cockney! Lasting Achievement is pretty too, I’ve been looking for some deeper reds for my collection, hee hee.
Ooh, if you love deeper reds you’ll have a good time with Lasting Achievement. It’s so dramatic!
I love Cockney!! It’s my easy wearing red! Everyone need it I say!
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Hey Tracy,
Yay! So, do you remember if it’s perm or LE? I’m thinking it’s a repromote from the perm line…
You are right. It’s a repromote from the Permanent line.
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Ahh, that’s what I thought. Thank you!
That lipstick in Cockney is calling my name. Bigtime. I’ll definitely check it out when it gets to the counter here in Antwerp.
Hi Karen,
Hope you like it. I think it would look pretty on you.
What are you up to these days in Antwerp?
My every day red is Hot Tahiti, I do also have Cockney. I think I need Hang Up and Ruby Woo!
Ooh! I don’t think I have that color. I’ll have to play with it next time I hit the counter. Thanks for the rec!
I am in love with them all. I want I want I neeeed…
You can never have enough red lipsticks, Joanna!
such pretty pretty reds! its getting close to hearts day – so this is appropriate!
You know I love it for the chocolate, hee hee!
me too!
more than anything, really!
I also like heart candies with the writing too!
Really, I’m just down for any holiday that involves sweets.
do you think easter candy is better than valentines candy or halloween candy?
my fave is valentines candy — they make it so so so pretty!
By far I love Halloween best! MINI SNICKERS!
The only thing I really crave for easter are those Cadbury Mini Eggs. Sometimes I like Peeps too, but I need to be in the mood.
ohhh snickers! i love! im not a huge peeps fan, but i do love those cute cadbury mini eggs!
Is Cockney LE? I already own Hang-Up. My new fave red is NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Absolute Red. I turned a lot of heads wearing it yesterday!
Nah, I think it might be a repromote from the perm line… I’ll ask next time I’m at the store.
WOW. I don’t know about “every heart” but these reds all look seriously SMOKING HOT on you!
Thanks, Sarah!
Oh gosh, I loooove every single shade! I *must* check this out once it’s available in stores.
Generally, I prefer a brighter red for regular wear (day or night) and a deep red for onstage performances.
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What are some of your favorite reds, Dani?
I love Revlon Colorburst in True Red and Bite Luminous Creme Lipstick in Mulberry. <3
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Dude, those Bite lipsticks are nice. They also make a really good lip conditioner that tastes like Boton Rice Candy!
I’m loving the blush more than the lips! What are you wearing?
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Hi Corallista,
That’s the new Estee Lauder Pure Color Blush in Fearless!
http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/daily-beauty-cat/estee-lauder-pure-color-blush-custom-collection-by-tom-pecheux/
Thanks Karen! It looks amazing on you!
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You’re welcome! It would look fierce on you!
Cockney and Driven by Love are both really nice
Yes! They’re stunning reds.
Cockney looks great on you! It brightens up your face. I may have to check this one out. Not sure if I’ll be wearing red on Valentine’s Day. It depends on what mood I’m in.
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You must! It’s so rich and fun.
I love the blush and the eyes – more details please!
Hi Jennie,
I’m wearing the new Estee Lauder Pure Color Blush in Fearless on my cheeks and Burberry Beauty Eyeshadow in Pale Barley on my eyes:
http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/daily-beauty-cat/estee-lauder-pure-color-blush-custom-collection-by-tom-pecheux/
http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/the-story-of-burberry-beauty-pale-barley-eyeshadow-no-22/
Thanks Karen. The colors look absolutely beautiful on you and your look may have persuaded me to step out of my comfort zone! Love reading your blog every day…
You’re welcome! I hope you try something new… you never know when you’ll fall in love with something unexpected!
Happy Thursday!
These all look stunning and you wear them with style! My reds have to be bold, I just started wearing them this year, too! I guess I’m the ‘go big or go home’ type of girl
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What are some of your favorite bold reds, Tina?
No. 1 fav: CG Lip Perfection – Hot, then CG – Really Red 575, and third might be Maybelline Ruby Star but it’s not that bold and has some sparkles
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Personally, reds aren’t my thing, but I have started to branch out of my nudes and sheer pinks to brighter pops of colors on my lippies, especially with the essence Stay With Me glosses that you did a review on a while back.
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Those are so great for the price!
I love red lips…on other people. It has been about 7 years since I last wore a red lipstick. Now that I have 2 little kids that I’m constantly kissing I don’t wear lipstick often. I have become a blush ho though. Karen do you think that the new Tarte blush in Buff would look good on NC20 skin? It is unlike any thing I have.
Hi Kelly,
You could totally pull it off. It’s sheer enough so that lighter gals could wear it too.
Red Lipstick for every heart……..so true and so divine..MAC makes really lovely reds.
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Yes they do!
Hang Up and Lasting achievement got my little heart pounding.
That said, I still haven’t gone red. I know… there’s no time like the present! PS They all look fabulous on you, of course!
Oh, I want to see you in a dramatic lip! C’MON!!!
See? You’re always so supportive. What’s the age limit on red lips? I think that clock is ticking for me!
I’ve been waiting to see some swatches on these! They look gorgeous on you but I’m afraid I might look like a corpse even if I dabbed and blotted. Thanks for great post.
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Hmm… what kind of red are you looking for? Maybe I can help you find something that would be more your style.
Reds seem to age me (I’m 41) and make me look like I’m trying too hard. I probably need something sheer but even a red tinted gloss looks bad on. I have ghostly cool toned skin, blue eyes and dark blonde hair but there’s probably no helping me, I’ve tried so many already but thank you for offering
I love a red lip… I”m a total diva/hooker, but I’m so pale it’s difficult for me to wear one. I have found a light touch works best. Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet is awesome and easy to apply… but Lasting Achievement may make me stop at the MAC counter tonight. WOOOOO!!!!!
Hi Chaeriste,
I have one of the those Lip Butters and love it! Will have to track down Red Velvet.