Dang, I’d forgotten just how much I love the MAC Mattenes. It had been a while since the last time I wore anything from the line of semi-matte lipsticks, but today three of the 10 shades from the delightful new Posh Paradise collection refreshed my memory.
Mattene Lipsticks, $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN each, from the left: Deliciously Forbidden(a mid-tone berry), Legendary (a mid-tone brick red) and Naked Bliss (a neutral light pink)
Mattene Lipstick swatches from the left: Deliciously Forbidden, Legendary and Naked Bliss
Legendary
Naked Bliss
Deliciously Forbidden
Feather light on the lips despite their full-coverage, highly pigmented formula, they apply evenly, dressing up lips in just two or three swipes with long lasting color capable of standing up to multiple cups of coffee or tea.
Some gals find the MAC Mattenes to be a touch drying, and I used to think so, too, but for some reason the shades in this new batch seem more moisturizing than I remember.
If you like simple, no-fuss lipsticks in elegant, rich shades, don’t miss the new Mattenes in MAC Posh Paradise.
PRICE: $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at MAC stores, counters and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A
For more on the MAC Posh Paradise collection, check out…
Victory is ours!
YES! We made it, boo! It’s the weekend. 🙂 Do you have any plans? I’ll be home most of the time, but I would like to visit with my BFF’s, Jen and Cindy, if I can finish all of my chores. Jen just had her baby boy last week, and I can’t wait to meet him.
The times, they are a-changin’. Jen, Cindy and I used to spend our days in high school talking about boys, which we still do, only now the boy’s an infant. Crazy!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Vijaya says
September 16th, 2011 at 6:55 pmI bought Deliciously Forbidden today. Too pretty to resist!
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Tiffany says
September 16th, 2011 at 6:57 pmI just jumped on the ‘matte lip’ bandwagon. Deliciously Forbidden looks really pretty. Legendary looks great on you, perfect for fall.
Amber says
September 16th, 2011 at 7:16 pmYou look like a catalog model! 😀
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Swatch And Learn says
September 17th, 2011 at 12:04 pmI was thinking the same thing. Those pictures of Karen look really nice, and that hat looks so soft and cozy!
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Larie says
September 16th, 2011 at 7:20 pmLove that picture of you with Legendary on! It’s such a model photograph 😉
vonnie says
September 16th, 2011 at 7:20 pmdeliciously forbidden is one that i’d rock 🙂 these photos are awesome, esp the one for legendary 😀 get it girl
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Jessi says
September 16th, 2011 at 7:25 pmOf all the swatches I’ve seen of these Deliciously Forbidden has been my favorite. And it seems flattering on all skin tones!
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dani@callitbeauty says
September 16th, 2011 at 8:04 pmlove naked bliss and deliciously forbidden!
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LauraJane says
September 16th, 2011 at 9:34 pmLengendary looks absolutely GORGEOUS on you!
Britany B. says
September 17th, 2011 at 1:00 amI’m trying to figure out which one is gonna be good for fall….
Vonvon says
September 17th, 2011 at 1:09 amDeliciously Forbidden is a pretty color. Looks good on you.
It brightens up the face yet subtle enough.
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Soleil Doux @ Soleil Doux Blog says
September 17th, 2011 at 2:58 amDang. These all look fantastic on you, but I really like Naked Bliss. My big weekend plan is tubing down a river all day for my friend’s birthday! 8)
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Donna says
September 17th, 2011 at 3:25 amDid you just take secret top model classes from tabs? 😉
Your photos of recent are all looking so good. Smize!
Kim says
September 17th, 2011 at 5:28 amHoly cow! You look stunning in Legendary. 🙂
Definitely make some time for your bffs and the baby. Life’s too short to clean. HAHA! We’re off to a soccer tournament. Three games should have the boys nice and tired. 🙂
meimei says
September 17th, 2011 at 6:33 amI am so going to need Legendary in my life now. That is one lovely brick red… and Lord knows I could use one right now!
Chris25 says
September 17th, 2011 at 7:22 amCongrats to Jen! It’s funny, a lot of my high school friends have babies now. In the past year, at least a dozen people I know have had babies. It’s a reminder that I’m not as young as I used to be! LOL.
I was going to buy Legendary, but it was mentioned on Temptalia that Kittenish (which I own) is similar. So I think I’m covered. 🙂
Bun Bun Makeup Tips says
September 17th, 2011 at 9:56 amLegendary and Naked Bliss look really nice on you. Especially Naked Bliss! You rock that kind of color. =D
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Glosslizard says
September 17th, 2011 at 10:28 amOh, you look flawless in Legende! The eyes! The hat! Love all around! Now I want Legend and a hat like that! 😀
Glosslizard says
September 18th, 2011 at 8:54 amOops, got the name wrong both times! I meant Legendary! 😛
Nina says
September 17th, 2011 at 11:37 amwe went to a polish festival today, but first it was so hot, then it rained. then the hubs spilled his venti coffee all over himself LOL.
we ended up eating at a polish restaurant, getting more coffee and heading home!
naked bliss and deliciously forbidden are gorgeous!
Millie says
September 17th, 2011 at 6:08 pmJust have to tell you these are pretty pictures! Gorgeous!
amy says
September 17th, 2011 at 7:07 pmI like Legendary and Naked Bliss the best.
Shauna says
September 17th, 2011 at 8:21 pmI love the Naked Bliss. Haven’t tried these matte Mattens before. . . Might try it.
_ Hope you get some time with your girlfriends, I miss mine all the time. One of my best friends is about to have her second child in three weeks…It’s definatly crazy how the time flies…
viva says
September 20th, 2011 at 4:27 amDeliciously Forbidden is Delicious!!!
WANT IT!!
U can carry off dark colours(like legendary) very well too!
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HouseOfPhotoProps says
October 1st, 2011 at 10:55 pmhi
Rachael says
October 2nd, 2011 at 8:42 amYou look like a dead ringer for J-Lo in some of those pics. You look so beautiful. That hat suits you.
Courtney says
November 19th, 2011 at 6:29 pmThanks for posting pics with the products – it always makes it easier to be able to see how they look on someone! 🙂 I’ve been trying out different makeup looks lately and work with the makeover tool on Taaz.com – your photos have given me some good color ideas though, thanks!
Annaham says
November 24th, 2011 at 11:42 amI bought Deliciously Forbidden a couple of weeks back and have been wearing it ever since! SO pretty.