MAC Lipstick in Vegas Volt // Review

This last week I have been on my summer holiday. I enjoyed sun, sea, sangria - and shopping (oh duty free how I love you!). Although it was only 5am when I got to the airport, I made a bee-line for the MAC counter in duty free looking for a summer lipstick to take away with me. I have my fair share of reds and pinks so I was looking for something a little different to add to my collection. 

I opted for Vegas Volt which is a coral - not too pink and not too orange, just a happy medium. MAC describe this colour as 'full power coral' which I think is pretty apt. For me this is a shade that epitomises summer and it looks fantastic with a tan! It is bright, but at the same time not 'in your face' bright. You can also tone the brightness down by blotting to get a different look and to make it more daytime appropriate (though personally I would wear this at full capacity day or night). This lipstick is quite interesting as it looks different in different lights; sometimes looking more pink, sometimes more orange, and sometimes brighter than others. To me this is a quirk that only adds to the uniqueness and appeal of this colour!

Vegas Volt is a amplified creme finish meaning that it is highly pigmented and lasts fantastically on the lips. The creme finish also prevents this lipstick from being too drying, which a great bonus if you decide to wear this in holiday sun! The lipstick has the classic MAC smell - a sweet vanilla scent which is not everyone's cup of tea, but I personally love it.

The only downside of this lipstick is that it can settle in the creases of the lips after a few hours of wear, but this can be easily rectified by reapplication. Overall this lipstick is a joy to wear and whenever I wear it, it will remind me of happy holidays! 

Vegas Volt retails for £15.00 and is available from MAC counters and online. Do you have a favourite summer lipstick?

Barry M Lipstick in 147 Peachy Pink // Review

This is a lipstick that I've had in my collection for a while now but never really worn. I re-discovered it the other day and thought I'd write a post about it as it's the perfect peachy coral colour for spring.

The colour is a lovely peachy pink (as the name suggests) and has a really pretty 1960s matte vibe to it. However, being quite matte this lipstick can be difficult to apply and easily highlights any dry areas on the lips. I found the best way to apply this lipstick is to pat it into the lips creating a stain with lots of lip balm underneath. 

Although not as moisturising as some other Barry M lipsticks this can be easily solved with a good lip balm. I think that this peach colour is quite unique and has great pigmentation for the price. The Barry M lipsticks cost £4.49 and are available from Boots and Superdrug stores as well as the Barry M website.