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MAC Viva Glam V: An Unsung Makeup Hero

June 5th, 2010 by Karen 42 Comments

mac viva glam V

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.

mac viva glam V

mac viva glam V

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

MAC Viva Glam V: An Unsung Makeup Hero / Originally published June 5th, 2010

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Categories: Lips, MAC Makeup, Unsung Heroes Keywords: mac, unsungheroes

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  1. Hazel says

    June 5th, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    UGH, LOVE IT! i think i’m gonna get this now and it’ll be the second product that i own from mac 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:27 am

      Nice! I this you’ll like this a lot. Not only is the color super pretty, the texture’s very silky, too.

      Reply
  2. Fatema says

    June 5th, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    It looks gorgeous on u!!! I wish I could use mac lip products…..they r not vegan safe :((

    Reply
    • Kayann says

      June 5th, 2010 at 8:10 pm

      I think Korres is though!

      Reply
      • Karen says

        June 6th, 2010 at 10:23 am

        Korres 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/

        Reply
  3. Marmar says

    June 5th, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    GORG. I’m always looking for lovely neutral colours with that special WHAM factor. Fresh faced vixen!
    .-= Marmar’s last blog post… Ride the beachy boho wave =-.

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    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:27 am

      You’ll love this to pieces, then!

      BTW, do you have Nympehtte?

      Reply
  4. Amber says

    June 5th, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Ooh, 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!
    .-= Amber’s last blog post… Six- and eight-legged farm friends =-.

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    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:26 am

      Yes!! Paired together the two are a little piece of lipstick/lipgloss heaven.

      Reply
  5. Rae says

    June 5th, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Holy 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!
    .-= Rae’s last blog post… Eat less: brilliant idea, guys. =-.

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    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:24 am

      You gotta do it…and then rock this color with a smokey eye. Woot!

      Reply
  6. Lindsay says

    June 5th, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Wow that lippie is super pretty on you!
    .-= Lindsay’s last blog post… FOTD MAC To the Beach Look =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:22 am

      Thanks, Lindsay!

      Reply
  7. makeup morsels says

    June 5th, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    hahaha I love your Goldilocks analogy. mmm yea, I could see this going well with Nymphette
    .-= makeup morsels’s last blog post… More Cool Makeup From Ellis Faas =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:22 am

      They go great together, like cookies and milk.

      Reply
  8. Agnes says

    June 6th, 2010 at 12:10 am

    She 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 😀
    .-= Agnes’s last blog post… Annabelle Pigments – Karma & Azure + Giveaway comment =-.

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    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:21 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  9. gio says

    June 6th, 2010 at 4:42 am

    That shade is so pretty on you!
    .-= gio’s last blog post… Sunday Beauty Reads, 06/06/10 =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:21 am

      Thanks, Gio!

      Reply
  10. Rita L. says

    June 6th, 2010 at 5:07 am

    Heheh, 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. 😀
    .-= Rita L.’s last blog post… I’ve been tagged +++ =-.

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    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:21 am

      Awesome! Let me know what you think about it once you get it.

      Reply
  11. knownever says

    June 6th, 2010 at 5:52 am

    Hmm…summer weather just ruined my favorite lipstick so maybe I’ll check this one out as a replacement…
    .-= knownever’s last blog post… War Paint =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:20 am

      Bummer about your lipstick. Hopefully you’ll love this!

      Reply
  12. Emily Perrine says

    June 6th, 2010 at 6:12 am

    I’ve been told by MAC associates that this is their #1 selling lipstick shade worldwide! I’ve always been meaning to try it..

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:20 am

      Give it a go sometime soon. You won’t regret it. 🙂

      Reply
  13. pia says

    June 6th, 2010 at 8:16 am

    This lipstick look definitely is smashing to the nth level when paired with VGV lipgloss.
    .-= pia’s last blog post… Somekind of Safety Blanket =-.

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    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:19 am

      Amen to that!

      Reply
  14. Katrina says

    June 6th, 2010 at 8:19 am

    Ooou…this color is very pretty! I might have to pick it up!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:18 am

      I hope you love it. Oh, and if you do there’s a matching lip gloss, too.

      Reply
  15. Arianne says

    June 6th, 2010 at 9:02 am

    So pretty on you! I need it! 😛
    .-= Arianne’s last blog post… A Brow Story, featuring Benefit Brow Zings. =-.

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    • Karen says

      June 6th, 2010 at 10:17 am

      Yes you do!

      Reply
  16. marisol says

    June 6th, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Such a pretty shade! I have it and it’s probably one of my faves from all the MAC lippies I own.
    .-= marisol’s last blog post… Abandonment issues =-.

    Reply
  17. Amy says

    June 6th, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Ahh 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…

    Reply
  18. Nina says

    June 6th, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    I love it! I have VI and its so pretty … V is pretty too! 🙂

    Reply
  19. chibu74 says

    June 6th, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    wow, this is such a pretty shade….will surely get this

    Reply
  20. amy says

    June 6th, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    That is a very gorgeous pinky colour. I have Viva Glam VI Fergie edition but now I want this one too.
    .-= amy’s last blog post… A “Secret” Sale at Pacifica Perfumes for Bella Koola Readers =-.

    Reply
  21. tgz says

    June 7th, 2010 at 2:49 am

    Looks really great! Reminds me of Rimmel Airy Fairy, but this one is shinier and somewhat more neutral! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Anna says

    June 7th, 2010 at 8:03 am

    Looking beautiful as always, dear =) Great review!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2010 at 8:25 am

      Thanks, Anna! Have a great week!

      Reply
  23. Deb says

    June 7th, 2010 at 9:43 am

    I 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 =-.

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  24. Jackie says

    June 11th, 2010 at 11:31 am

    LOVE Viva Glam V. One of my absolute favorite lipsticks. It’s so versatile!
    .-= Jackie’s last blog post… A Liquid Highlighter Comparison =-.

    Reply
  25. Latoya says

    June 15th, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    How would this lipstick look on a fair gal like me??? It’s so pretty!!!

    Reply

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