MAC Absolute Power Lipstick - Review, Photos, Swatches

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The people closest to me know I'm a feminist, through and through. I was raised by my Grandma and Mama, so yeah go figure. Being with fabulous, strong and nurturing women made me aspire to be the best me. They taught me to celebrate being a woman and go for whatever I want. My gender was never, and would never be, an issue or an obstacle in achieving my dreams.

When I heard MAC Strength Collection, a collection dedicated to the modern woman who doesn't let anything or anyone put her down, won't reach MAC Counters in Asia, I was really pissed. Wanna know why? Click here.

I'm so lucky that I have friends who are nice enough to get the collection for me. Next to MAC Iris Apfel Collection, this would be my 2nd favorite collection. I love the lipstick shades and what the collection stands for. So here is my first lipstick from the said collection. :)

MAC Absolute Power is a blue based, slightly pinky red shade. Its in my favorite matte finish (not the drying kind). Its easy to apply, very opaque in color and is quite long wearing. Even after a full meal, the color is still in tact. After a 2nd meal (snack), a pretty stain was left on my lips. This color and formula did not disappoint at all. :)

MAC Absolute Power

Without Flash

With Flash

Without Flash: ABsolute Power, Ruby Woo, Ronnie Red, Russian Red

With Flash: ABsolute Power, Ruby Woo, Ronnie Red, Russian Red

PROS: long wearing and opaque formula, matte, classic color, leaves a pretty stain after hours of wear

CONS: limited edition and pricey


VERDICT:

  I will definitely repurchase!


Where To Buy:
MAC Absolute Power
Online, prices may vary (try Online Beauty Hub, PHP1200)

MAC Strong Woman Lipstick - Review, Photos, Swatches

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MAC Strong Woman is from the brand's Strength Collection. It's a dark purple (as my friend Dyms would say, Ube Lipstick), but a very wearable one. I think it has red undertones that's why it doesn't come off as gothic. It has a matte and opaque finish. Although its matte, its not drying at all. I really, REALLY love wearing this shade since I usually wear my signature Candy Yum Yum or any red lipstick that I have so this is quite refreshing. I even got compliments because it somehow works with my skin tone (fair, leaning pale).

MAC Strong Woman 

Without Flash

With Flash

Without Flash: Strong Woman, Smoked Purple, Violetta

With Flash: Strong Woman, Smoked Purple, Violetta

PROS: a refreshing new shade to rock, wearable dark purple color, matte finish, long wearing, opaque

CONS: limited edition and pricey



VERDICT:

  I will definitely repurchase


Where To Buy:
MAC Strong Woman
Online, prices may vary (try Online Beauty Hub, PHP1200)