Buying MAC lipsticks can be overwhelming. There are so many colors, so many finishes, and so many “must-have” posts and videos to view prior to making your purchase. Well, get read, because I’m throwing another one at you. The best thing to do before purchasing anything is research. With makeup, especially high-end makeup, it’s extremely beneficial to see the product on other people. Why do you think the beauty blog and Youtube worlds are so popular? While I don’t have enough lipsticks (in my opinion) to share the top 10 must-haves just yet, I do want to talk about a few of my favorites.

When I say favorite, I mean these are the shades I keep on heavy rotation and add to my travel or weekender bag without a second thought. As always, I’m NC 45/NC 50 in foundation shades for your reference. Listed in no particular order–because let’s be real, I love them all equally* for different reasons–these are my favorite MAC lipstick shades: 5 Must-Have MAC Lipsticks for WOC • • Captive • Twig • Whirl • Diva Amorous is described by MAC as a “lovestruck cranberry” with a satin finish. I personally don’t get anything on the side of cranberry, but I love the color nonetheless. On my lips, it’s more of a cool-tone pink with plum undertones. A color I like to wear as the everyday mauve shade. It provides enough color to be noticed, but not so much to be the focus.

Captive I know what you’re thinking — Chelsey, this looks just like! And to that I say, you’re pretty much right. The average person does not need both and, one will do just fine. I happen to have both because I was so indecisive as to which one I wanted that I decided to leave with them and return whichever one I decided against. Clearly, I never got around to itnot to mention, there is a small difference between. Is on the warmer pink side, while is more cool-toned. How can i print a report from quicken for mac. Is a pinkish-plum color with a satin finish that I reach for when I want a little flush of color without opting for a bold lip.

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The entire red lipstick would take you to places. Its red hue seems to look too light on dark skin tones, but it accentuates your facial features. Click the photo below to see the transformation. The lipstick itself can change your whole face, brightening it up and at the same time flattering your skin tone to the fullest! MAC Lady Danger. This one is a very chic and stylish alternative when it comes to red lipsticks. 5 days ago - M.A.C. Has always been a redlipstick expert so it's no wonder three of its. With neon orange, and looks particularly juicy against darker skin.

Twig I’ve raved about before in a monthly post, and with good reason. Before Whirl, was my all-time favorite. It actually looks a little pinker in the photograph than in real life, but this is what I deem as the “your lips but better” color. Is a soft brownish pink shade, suitable for a variety of skin tones. It blends with your natural lip color to bring out the best shade, so keep that in mind while purchasing: it will not look the same on everyone.

The best thing about is the satin finish, meaning it provides a nearly matte look without the drying factor. Whirl *Okay so I said that I love them all equally for different reasons, but I have to admit that is my all-time favorite.

It takes precedence over the rest because the color is everything I never knew I needed. It was even featured in my most recent post. Easily, was the most talked about lipstick shade a few years ago. While it was almost annoyingly overexposed, I’m actually glad the hype happened; otherwise, we may never have gotten this shade in lipstick form. If you didn’t know, was previously only available as a. Now, it’s a permanent shade in the lipstick range.

The important thing to note about (and all neutral lip colors) is that it doesn’t look the same on everyone. I bought it because I liked the shade in the tube, but I was a bit skeptical as to how it would look on me. To my surprise, I immediately fell in love with it. Is a beautiful dusty rose shade that works with my natural lip color to create a deeply muted everyday shade.