Have I got a thing for bright lipsticks, HELLO! But sometimes I don’t want the hassle they can bring. Sometimes I just want something easy and effortless on my lips — something like the perfect pink.
That’s where today’s entrant in the MAC Unsung Heroes series shines. She’s MAC Viva Glam V lipstick ($14), and she happens to be one of the most wearable neutral pink lippies I’ve ever met.
Shimmery like a pearl and with a shiny finish, the color’s one Goldilocks (of Three Bears fame) would love, because it’s not too cool or too warm. It’s one of those products that seems to be juuuust right for almost everyone.
And it doesn’t just look good on the lips; it feels good, too — rather, it makes me feel good to wear. 🙂 Since its introduction (Viva Glam V came out in 2004), the proceeds from its sale and those of MAC’s other Viva Glam lipsticks have gone to support men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. Millions have been raised since the program’s start in 1994, much of it one tube at a time.
The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection…
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Brown Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Woodwinked Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Powersurge Eye Kohl
- MAC Unsung Heroes: All That Glitters Eyeshadow Is Not Just Another Gold
- MAC Unsung Heroes: The Technakohl Liners
- MAC Unsung Hero: Groundwork Paint Pot
- MAC Unsung Hero: Nymphette Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Hero: Blacktrack Fluidline
- MAC Unsung Hero: Gorgeous Gold Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Patina Eyeshadow
OH! I almost forgot to mention one of my primo favorito ways to wear VG5 — layered beneath another MAC Unsung Hero, MAC Nymphette Lipglass. I love the two of them together…
As part of MAC’s permanent collection, MAC Viva Glam 5 lives on MAC counters, in stores and at maccosmetics.com. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Hazel says
June 5th, 2010 at 6:03 pmUGH, LOVE IT! i think i’m gonna get this now and it’ll be the second product that i own from mac 🙂
Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:27 amNice! I this you’ll like this a lot. Not only is the color super pretty, the texture’s very silky, too.
Fatema says
June 5th, 2010 at 6:27 pmIt looks gorgeous on u!!! I wish I could use mac lip products…..they r not vegan safe :((
Kayann says
June 5th, 2010 at 8:10 pmI think Korres is though!
Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:23 amKorres has some great lip products. In case you’re interested here are a few:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/let-korres-delight-your-lips-with-moisture-and-sheer-shiny-color/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/news/5-reasons-to-shop-the-new-korresusacom-online-store/
Marmar says
June 5th, 2010 at 7:23 pmGORG. I’m always looking for lovely neutral colours with that special WHAM factor. Fresh faced vixen!
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:27 amYou’ll love this to pieces, then!
BTW, do you have Nympehtte?
Amber says
June 5th, 2010 at 7:56 pmOoh, I have that and I love it. It’s one of the first lipsticks my neutral-loving self has felt really comfortable in. And I too have found Nymphette to be a perfect complement!
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:26 amYes!! Paired together the two are a little piece of lipstick/lipgloss heaven.
Rae says
June 5th, 2010 at 8:06 pmHoly heck, she looks gorgeous on you! I’ve been meaning to go pick out a Viva Glam for ages, but just haven’t gotten around to it. I can definitely see how V would pair gorgeously with Nymphette!
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:24 amYou gotta do it…and then rock this color with a smokey eye. Woot!
Lindsay says
June 5th, 2010 at 10:00 pmWow that lippie is super pretty on you!
.-= Lindsay’s last blog post… FOTD MAC To the Beach Look =-.
Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:22 amThanks, Lindsay!
makeup morsels says
June 5th, 2010 at 10:08 pmhahaha I love your Goldilocks analogy. mmm yea, I could see this going well with Nymphette
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:22 amThey go great together, like cookies and milk.
Agnes says
June 6th, 2010 at 12:10 amShe looks so good on you!! I dont own a lot of mac products, but i think i NEED to pick up this and nymphette next time i go shopping! thanks 😀
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:21 amYou’re welcome!
gio says
June 6th, 2010 at 4:42 amThat shade is so pretty on you!
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:21 amThanks, Gio!
Rita L. says
June 6th, 2010 at 5:07 amHeheh, perfect post for me – just ordered VGV a week ago, and still waiting for it in the mail. Read a lot of awesome reviews on this product. 😀
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:21 amAwesome! Let me know what you think about it once you get it.
knownever says
June 6th, 2010 at 5:52 amHmm…summer weather just ruined my favorite lipstick so maybe I’ll check this one out as a replacement…
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:20 amBummer about your lipstick. Hopefully you’ll love this!
Emily Perrine says
June 6th, 2010 at 6:12 amI’ve been told by MAC associates that this is their #1 selling lipstick shade worldwide! I’ve always been meaning to try it..
Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:20 amGive it a go sometime soon. You won’t regret it. 🙂
pia says
June 6th, 2010 at 8:16 amThis lipstick look definitely is smashing to the nth level when paired with VGV lipgloss.
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Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:19 amAmen to that!
Katrina says
June 6th, 2010 at 8:19 amOoou…this color is very pretty! I might have to pick it up!
Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:18 amI hope you love it. Oh, and if you do there’s a matching lip gloss, too.
Arianne says
June 6th, 2010 at 9:02 amSo pretty on you! I need it! 😛
.-= Arianne’s last blog post… A Brow Story, featuring Benefit Brow Zings. =-.
Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 10:17 amYes you do!
marisol says
June 6th, 2010 at 12:27 pmSuch a pretty shade! I have it and it’s probably one of my faves from all the MAC lippies I own.
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Amy says
June 6th, 2010 at 1:06 pmAhh I JUST bought Viva Glam V lipglass on Friday! I tried on the lipstick but it looked just like my natural lip color, so the MA thought the lipglass would be more noticeable. She was right- I have it on right now, too! I also bought Prrrr, but I think I like V better.
I meant to try on Nymphette bc you have mentioned it on your blog, but totally forgot. Maybe next time…
Nina says
June 6th, 2010 at 1:20 pmI love it! I have VI and its so pretty … V is pretty too! 🙂
chibu74 says
June 6th, 2010 at 5:29 pmwow, this is such a pretty shade….will surely get this
amy says
June 6th, 2010 at 9:39 pmThat is a very gorgeous pinky colour. I have Viva Glam VI Fergie edition but now I want this one too.
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tgz says
June 7th, 2010 at 2:49 amLooks really great! Reminds me of Rimmel Airy Fairy, but this one is shinier and somewhat more neutral! 🙂
Anna says
June 7th, 2010 at 8:03 amLooking beautiful as always, dear =) Great review!
Karen says
June 7th, 2010 at 8:25 amThanks, Anna! Have a great week!
Deb says
June 7th, 2010 at 9:43 amI bought this lipstick yesterday and I love it! Most of my lipsticks are so bold, and I was in dire need of a pretty neutral pink. I love that I can wear it at work (because let’s face it, Russian Red is a little too intense for a labcoat and khakis) and get the sparkle without so much drama.
.-= Deb’s last blog post… Starburst Sour/Sweet =-.
Jackie says
June 11th, 2010 at 11:31 amLOVE Viva Glam V. One of my absolute favorite lipsticks. It’s so versatile!
.-= Jackie’s last blog post… A Liquid Highlighter Comparison =-.
Latoya says
June 15th, 2012 at 2:53 pmHow would this lipstick look on a fair gal like me??? It’s so pretty!!!