Disclaimer: The products featured were provided for review.
I always get so excited when
MAC comes out with a new Viva Glam collection and for Spring 2016, the brand is partnering up with the fabulous diva singer Ariana Grande for a Lipstick and Lipglass duo. With every cent of the sales going towards the MAC Viva Glam AIDS Fund, the
Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipstick ($20 CAD) and
Lipglass ($18 CAD) are available for a limited time. To see some swatches of both, click.......
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MAC Viva Glam x Ariana Grande |
Packaging:
The MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande collaboration comes in the classic Viva Glam lipstick and Lipglass packaging. Both products are embossed with Ariana's autograph and the lip gloss has a standard doe-foot applicator.
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MAC Viva Glam x Ariana Grande |
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MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipstick |
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MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipglass |
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MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipglass |
Formulation:
The
Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipstick is described as a "deep dark plum" matte. The color looks almost dark chocolate in the tube but when swatched, it is more of a deep wine red; it's quite a vampy shade but it's still fairly wearable. Unfortunately, the formulation is not great. The lipstick is pigmented and rich but the finish it's super uneven. Whenever I try to go in with a new layer (or even just purse my lips together), the color slips and slides around on the lips, creating unflattering patches. Although it's described as a matte lipstick, the finish has a noticeable sheen.
Unlike most Viva Glam Collections, the
Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipglass from this duo is actually a very different color from the lipstick. This is a mostly transparent gloss packed with light champagne pink shimmers. The finish is very shiny and the formulation, although slightly tacky, is not at all gritty.
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MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipstick (left) & Lipglass (right) |
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MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipstick |
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MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande Lipstick & Lipglass |
Availability:
The MAC Viva Glam x Ariana Grande Collection is available in stores and
online starting January 21st.