Showing posts with label mac archies girls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mac archies girls. Show all posts

Sunday, April 21, 2013

MAC Betty Bright Lipstick - Review, Photos, Swatches


MAC Betty Bright is a light pinky coral shade in satin finish. It's off the MAC Archie's Girls Collection. Satin finish gives an opaque coverage with a slight sheen finish. It's long wearing and leaves a good stain on the lips as it feathers out. (Learn more about MAC lipstick finishes here)

This is the only shade that I got from Betty Lipsticks because this is the most pigmented one.
I have a lot of coral shades already, in different finishes even, but this one really tickled my fancy because it's by far the lightest one I've encountered from MAC. I was only supposed to get Ronnie Red and Daddy's Little Girl because of my fear that Betty Bright might wash me out (and my sister agrees), but since it is MAC, I had to give it a shot.

And as always, I should've listened to my gut.

Though it looks like a pretty and friendly shade on the tube, let me tell you, its not as easy to wear as it looks and as I'd like it to be.

It's soo bright and light at the same time that I turn grey and look sick when I wear it. I tried wearing it with smoky eye makeup, and I still look a little pale. The only time I think it looks decent enough that I can go outside is when I wear it lightly. As in I just lightly dab it on my lips (something I'm not accustomed to). I'm terribly disappointed on this shade. I hope it works better for others who have tried it too.

MAC Betty Bright









PROS: formula is superb as usual, won't dry your lips, long wearing, will leave a pretty stain on your lips after hours of wear

CONS: shade won't suit everyone, tends to make you look pale(r), pricey, limited edition


VERDICT:

 I will not repurchase, but I still recommend it to others. It just doesn't work for me.


Where To Buy:
MAC Betty Bright
Online, prices vary

Friday, February 22, 2013

MAC Ronnie Red Lipstick - Review, Photos, Swatches


Betty or Veronica? As much as I love being blonde (literally), I know that deep inside, I am Veronica.
MAC Archie's Girls Collection was inspired by these ladies who literally fought over Archie's love (I still don't know why, lol). The collection had 2 parts: Betty and Veronica (ain't that a surprise?).

I personally prefer most lipsticks from Veronica, but because I'm a sucker for any shade of coral, I also love 1 lipstick from Betty's. My sister ordered my most favorite lipstick from the collection, and that's what this review is for. :)

MAC Ronnie Red is a bright pinky red lipstick with blue undertones and in matte finish. As usual, the color payoff is perfect and the opacity is superb. MAC  Ruby Woo is brighter, more pinup red. MAC Russian Red is darker and bluer.

MAC Ronnie Red











Comparison Swatches (all MAC lipsticks) :)

(L-R) Ronnie Red, Ruby Woo, Russian Red, Red
w/o flash
(L-R) Ronnie Red, Ruby Woo, Russian Red, Red
w/ flash

PROS: matte formula but not drying, long wearing, leaves a pretty stain on your lips when it feathers off, a refreshing shade of red, packaging is really cute!
CONS: pricey and a limited edition :(



VERDICT:

  I will definitely repurchase!



Where To Buy:
Local release is 2nd and 3rd week of March
P1000 (I think), I got mine online