Saturday, May 26, 2012

Mac Impassioned Lipstick Review and Swatches


Funny story about this lipstick. When I went into Mac and was so surprised to see this the recent Mac Fashion Sets collection. In this collection Mac took all the best selling lipsticks from different regions and made matching lipglosses and nail polishes. The first thing I grabbed was the Pink Nouveau lipglass then I saw something neon and pink next to it, I immediately swatched it and fell in love. It turned out to be Impassioned lipstick. My first thought was to get it but then I remembered that its a permanent shade that I could pick up anytime. I went to cash out and one of the mua's asked if I saw Impassioned and he thought that I would love it. So I told him did and I'll get it another time since its perm. He almost screamed at me that its not perm in Trinidad and that I need it. I love that they know me so well! I love this lipstick!




This lipstick comes in the traditional black Mac bullet packaging which I think looks so sleek and modern. Like all Mac lipsticks it also has a yummy vanilla scent which is undetectable when on the lips. 



Mac describes this lipstick as an amped up fuchsia. In my opinion this is a neon red-pink shade with some orange/coral thrown into the mix. It literally is like a watermelon pink. When I said earlier I spotted something neon I really meant it. This lipstick is bright!! Perfect for hot weather especially here in the Caribbean where its always hot! This lipstick imo will also look great on a variety of skintones.






It really does look like watermelon right?

Mac's Impassioned lipstick is an Amplified finish. Amplified lipsticks are notorious for long wear, high pigmentation and for being extremely moisturizing. Impassioned does not disappoint. It literally glides onto the lips leaving it feeling incredibly moisturized with a semi-glossy finish. I cannot get over how pigmented this product is. I love how opaque the coverage is. This lipstick also lasts an incredibly long time. I got close to about six hours wear with Impassioned.  It does leave a stain though as most highly pigmented bright lipsticks do.

SWATCHED ON MY LIPS


The red-pink stain left behind

Here are some photos of me wearing this lipstick





Brand: M.A.C
Shade: Impassioned
Color: Watermelon red/pink
Finish: Amplified
Cost: TT$130/ USD 14.50

 Overall

I really recommend going out and getting this one. It is permanent in the US but is unfortunately not here in Trinidad although it is currently here as part of the Fashion Sets collection. 

That watermelon photo has me craving. Think I'm going to go out and get me a big ole watermelon! What about you. 

Love and watermelon





39 comments:

  1. Impassioned is a beautiful lip color--it's a great dupe for MAC's Party Parrot =]

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    1. Really! we didnt get that collection here and I was dying over ll those bright lippies

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  2. This has always been one of my favorite Mac lippies! Looks great o you :)

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    1. Thanks. I think this is becoming one of my favs as well

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  3. Oh i love this lipstick and the lipglass as well! Not fond of the staining but the colour and performance makes up for that! You look great wearing it!!!!!!

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    1. I regret not getting the lipgloss. I wonder if its sold out...the color def makes up for the satining

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  4. Caaayyyuuuuute! So glad you decided to pick it up! I hate that it's not permanent in the islands. =/ This looks so good on us brown gals.

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    1. thanks. I hate that too. I have to use this as if its le lol it really does look good on brown girls

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  5. Impassioned looks gorgeous on you!!!! I have it and I love it!

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  6. You're gorgeous girl! And your blog is great. I'm a new follower and it would be great if you could follow back. Thanks!


    http://beautyloveandlipgloss.blogspot.com/

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    1. thanks, and thanks for the follow. ill be sure to check out ur blog

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  7. Beautiful color! I don't own it but this post may have just changed my mind...

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    1. I really think this will look great on you wendy. let me know if you get it

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  8. Woah, Impassioned looks incredible on you!!
    Happy to be following you, pretty lady. :D

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  9. you are stunning!!! I love Impassioned, it's a gorgeous color on so many people :))

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    1. Thanks Maryam, I love your blog! Impassioned is such a great color

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  10. fabulous on you, so SUMMER. love the cheek color too

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    1. Thanks, it is summery... i cant rem what i have on my cheeks but i think its dollymix from mac with lighscapade msf

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  11. Even though this post is all about the lipstick, I can't help admiring that gorgeous necklace!
    Wowzers, you are so pretty! :O

    YAY I found you on the blog hop! ^^

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    1. Thanks. I really love that necklace. my bf got it for me on a recent trip to Brazil. its so gorgeous i really must wear it more.

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  12. Hi hun I'm a new follower from the blog hop, would love it if you would hop over to my blog too. I love Mac lipsticks, they're definitely my favourite. This is such a gorgeous colour on you! You are so lucky to live in the Caribbean, I went on a cruise round few islands there in 2009 & I loved it x :-)

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    1. Caribbean life is amazing... I love Mac lippies too. Ill be sure to stop by your blog as well

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  13. Oh btw hun, did you know you have to fill out the word confirmation every time you want to leave a comment on your blog? It might put some people off of leaving comments, you can turn it off in settings I think x :-)

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  14. wow the lippy looks amazing, it looks lighter on your lips than the actual thing itself.

    xo kerker
    The Ugly Moments

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    1. thanks, i noticed that myself when i put up these photos.

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  15. Impassioned is out of this world stunning on you - it's one of my fav lipsticks by MAC!

    I am a new follower from the Blog love therapy Bloghop, now following on GFC and Bloglovin!
    Stop by my blog i you get a chance! http://superficialsydney.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. thanks... ill be sure to drop by your blog

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  16. Wow this looks absolutely gorgeous on you! I was so close to picking this up not too long ago, but went for Costa Chic instead because Impassioned just looked a bit tooooo scary, but I know I'll be back to get it at some point! Great review and lovely pictures :)Found you through the blog hop :)

    Sophie, duckandegg.blogspot.com
    xx

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    1. thank you. i think it will look great on you. will be sure to drop by ur blog as well

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  17. That is such a gorgeous shade on you! I found your blog through the blog hop!

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  18. The lipstick looks great on you :)

    Tanesha x
    tanesha-marie.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. Gorgeous lippie! :)

    I found your blog through blog hop and is now following you via GFC.

    whyyyjen.blogspot.com

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  20. ah amazing review I just reviewed this too, i love it. I hope you can check out my beauty blog too xx
    UK Beauty Blogger

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