Thursday 7 February 2013

Mac Pink Plaid: Review and Swatches

While shopping with other beauty bloggers at the Birmingham Blogger Meet Up, I decided I wanted to purchase my very first MAC lipstick.
This was my very first purchase in MAC myself, I have previously owned one lipglass and eye shadow which were cast off's my sister decided she didn't need. I had never actually bought anything myself though, but under the influence of other lovely bloggers I decided to pick a lipstick as they are probably the most raved about lipsticks online. Now I can see why.

The lipstick I chose is Pink Plaid, which is in a Matte finish. I dont tend to like sheer lipsticks so decided to pick a matte shade. 

The colour itself is a light rose pink; a colour which I often opt for and know I will get a lot of use out of. I believe it has blue undertones to it, and is the shade of lipstick I would wear every day. It is not vibrant and is really wearable in the day time.

I was surprised at how moisturising the lipstick was, and had no need for lip balm.
The lipstick lasts on the lips without a touch up for about 5-6 hours which I thought was pretty good.

I don't think this lipstick is a 'must have' shade as I wear this kind of shade a lot and own a few similar drug store lipsticks which give a similar colour, but the finish on this lipstick is really great and makes it stand out from other drug store brands.

Below are swatches on the lips and on hand to hopefully show the colour of Pink Plaid.









For my first MAC lipstick purchase I think I did quite well, I was sensible and picked a colour I know I will wear and wont just sit in a draw!

What do you think of Pink Plaid?
What was your very first MAC lipstick purchase? I would love to know!

10 comments:

  1. i own pink plaid it is a lovely wearable shade. I was also surprised at how moisturing it felt when applied i did think it was going to be drying at first but very nice choice for your first mac lipstick! :) x

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    1. thanks hun - it really is so moisturizing, wasn't expecting it to be such a great lippie I now understand the hype :) x

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  2. Ooh this colour looks SO pretty, definitely a good purchase! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  3. Pretty shade :) The first Mac lipstick I bought was 'creme in your coffee' - love it

    www.ofbeautyandnothingness.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. ohh i just looked at swatches for that and it looks lovely :) x

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  4. Hi love this is a pretty pink color love it thanks for the review I enjoyed reading it :)

    Thanks for following my blog :) I'm now following your and looking foward to reading more reviews. Can you do a post on your favorite shopping places in the U.K I have never been there and I am curious :)

    Love

    Leslie from Bravenezz

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    1. thats ok lovely glad you liked :)

      no problem, yeah sure hun i will try to do that soon :) xx

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  5. That looks a really pretty shade! The first Mac lipstick I bought was Costa Chic, it's a corally colour and I think it's gorgeous! Would love it if you could check out my blog and follow if you like it...

    http://bonjourperfection.blogspot.co.uk/

    Chloe xx

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    1. thanks lovely, checking yours out now! :) xx

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