MAC Rebel

I bought this lipstick at the start of the summer and I haven't really got much wear out of it, until recently. It's got quite a name for itself in the beauty blogging world and rightly so! It's a little gem! I can wear this so it's quite sheer for a daytime look or I can go all out for a deep vampy look. When I don't wear fake tan I am very pale (think Marilyn Manson, especially with the black hair) and paired with this lipstick it can give me quite a gothic look which I really like with a bit of an edgy outfit. 

Rebel is a satin finish and as with all MAC lipsticks they are super pigmented and very long lasting. The only downside is it can be a little drying after a few hours and my lips can end up looking a bit patchy which isn't a sexy look! I would recommend making sure your lips are super moisturised! 

In the tube Rebel looks very scary but on the lips it transfers as a purple plum colour which has quite a pink tone to it as-well! The more you apply the deeper it will go.

in the first picture I applied just a sheer amount for every day wear.

In this second picture I applied NYX lipliner in Auburn around my lips and also filled them in and then applied a generous amount of Rebel on top. 

I think this is a great Autumn/Winter shade and will look great on all skin tones

You can pick up Rebel here for £15 (MAC lipsticks will be £20 before we know it)

What's your favourite winter lipstick shade?

MAC RiRi Woo Swatches & Review

 I am ashamed to admit I got sucked into the bandwagon of the Rihanna MAC collection which started off with RiRi's signature lipstick with her name engraved on the bullet. Other than that the packaging is the standard MAC packaging.

I believe it has been based around the Ruby Woo lipstick from MAC which I haven't tried but have heard on the grapevine it is very similar. I do own Russian Red which is the same 'Matte' formula and I do love! Russian Red is a darker shade of red but not a whole lot different compared to RiRi Woo.

There was only a limited number going on sale on Friday 3rd May so I made sure I was ready and waiting on the site at the 11am launch (sad I know) and apparently they sold out in 3 hours which is epic! Don't worry if you missed out though, they are bringing more back in June! 

The formula is very drying as with the majority of Matte lipsticks so make sure you prep well beforehand but as with most MAC lipsticks they staying power is amazing.

I do honestly believe this would be a good shade on everyone it is a classic glamour red (think Marilyn Monroe.)  And the blue undertones are perfect for making them teeth look pearly white! 

On my lips in natural light.

I've included a swatch of RiRi Woo next to Russian Red as well as me wearing the RiRi Woo in natural daylight to give you the true colour. 

Left - RiRi Woo.    Right- Russian Red

Me in Natural light - RiRi Woo

I am actually looking forward to seeing what Rihanna's next items in the collection will be! 

Will you be purchasing the lipstick when it comes back in June? What are you opinions on it?


Michaela x