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Review: MAC Matte lipstick - Lady Danger

Hey Beauties!

If there's one MAC product that I think it's worth the money, it has to be their lipsticks. Saying that I need to warn you that I don't actually own a lot of MAC products (one blush and lipsticks), but the lipsticks made me a fan.

I have already three of more neutral shades, but I knew I wanted a classic me-kind-of red. So I googled and decided on Lady Danger


MAC lipsticks always come in their matte black packaging with silver shimmer. They have a rounded top. The packaging is well made and secure.

It costs differently from country to country. We still don’t have MAC in our country, so mine came straight from Florida Palm Beach. I had the best boss, who actually got it for me on a trip to USA. There it costs 18,02$, but in Europe it’s around 20€. You'll get 3 grams of lipstick.




Lady Danger is orange based red. Not your typical blue toned red, but a lot warmer and bolder version. I think this shade is perfect for my warm skin tone. Orange is one of my favorite shades anyway, and this one just looks like a normal red on me.

The finish is matte, which means it really is matte. It’s highly pigmented and one swipe is enough to cover everything. It's also very long lasting. Because of the finish, it’s not going to be best for dry lips. However, it also doesn’t dry out yours lips. That is the one positive note about MAC lipsticks. They never dry out your lips and feel very comfortable to wear. 




Since this is a very unique red, I compared it with some other lipsticks in my stash and I didn’t actually found a dupe, which means yay for me.

MAC Lady Danger is orange based red with matte finish. IQ Cosmetics Matt lipstick in Summer is also matte, but lighter than MAC and a bit more peach toned. Born Pretty Store Rhombus lipstick in 109 is quite similar to Lady Danger, but it’s a tad redder and has a shiny finish. Avon Color Burst lipstick in Coral Burst is very similar in the shade, but a tiny bit more orange. The finish is also very shiny. Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvetin 04 Peach Club is the most pink toned and a lot lighter in shade, although it is also matte.  

In terms of the shade, Avon Color Burst in Coral Burst is the closest. In terms of the matte finish and formula, IQ Cosmetics Matt in Summer is the closest to Lady Danger. 



I am very pleased with my new edition to the MAC lipsticks. It makes my collection a bit bolder. I currently own MAC Lustrein High Tea, MAC Luster in Patisserie, MAC Matte in Velvet Teddy and MAC Matte in Lady Danger. I feel like I covered my basis. My wish list doesn't end here, but it’s reserved for when I’ll have a more stable income and will be able to afford more of their lipsticks. 


This is how it looks like on me. It doesn't even look like an orange red, it just looks like red on me. Perfect match in my eyes. If you haven't already seen it in action, you can see it here, where I did collaboration with Tatjana from Taya My Little Beauty World. We did a modern twist on a classic makeup look. 

Which MAC lipstick shades are on your wish list?


Modern twist on a classic makeup look - Collaboration with Taya - My Little Beauty World

Hey Beauties!

Today I have a very exciting my first ever collaboration with none other than amazing Tatjana from Taya - My Little Beauty World blog. I'm sure most of you already know her. She is definitely the best Slovenian makeup looks inspiration. I find her daring and inspiring. She loves colorful makeup and has been getting more and more into artistic makeup, which inspires me to start doing more of artistic, less wearable makeup looks too. 


A few weeks ago, we finally got together for a drink and I have to say I feel like we are on the same mind level. She is very inspiring and will definitely make you want to wear more color. Recently, she made a post about how people should be more daring, when it comes to makeup. I completely agree with her. You can read it here. Tatjana you're awesome and I hope we get to do this again ;).

It was no-brainer, that we'd do a makeup look collaboration. When I got my new MAC Lady Danger lipstick, we decided it's going to be our mean feature of the makeup, since she also has it. We went for something classic, Hollywood inspired makeup and it turned out to be a modern twist on a classic makeup look. We both, unintentionally, did a cut crease makeup, fierce liner and bold orange red lip. It's more of a modern twist on a classic makeup look. 

I started my makeup look with eye primer. Then I used light matte brown shade and put it above my natural crease. Then I added dark matte chocolate brown in the crease and tried to define it a bit more. Ok, my cut crease is actually still very subtle. 


Then I added a mixture of shimmery peach and gold shade onto the entire lid. I wanted to still go fairly classic, but with a peach tone to it. Then I used the same matte chocolate brown shade and used it in the outer V, to connect it to the crease. Around my lower lash line, I also used light matte brown shade. 


Then I added matte chocolate brown shade only on the outer half. I used black gel eye liner and did a winged liner. After that I applied mascara and put on some natural, but long false lashes. I also added champagne highlighter in the inner corner of the eye.





The star of this makeup look is MAC lipstick in Lady Danger, which is a gorgeous matte orange toned red. I'll do a separate review soon. It's a modern twist on a classic blue toned red lipstick. It makes the whole look a bit more colorful and bright.


On my face, I used foundation with a good coverage.  I used concealer to cover my imperfection and powder to make my face less shiny. Then I used two bronzers, one matte and one shimmery with more of a peach undertone, to compliment the makeup. I also used a bit of light contour shade. Highlighter is a must have for me and I used a very shimmery champagne gold shade. For the blush I also went in the similar color palette, I used peach red blush. 


For a modern twist go with a sleek straight hair. 



But I was inspired by the old Hollywood style and decided to go for curls. It's a different classier approach, if that's what you like better.  



Check Tatjana's post. The lipstick actually looks a lot more orange on her. I'm sure you all know her blog, if not you should. Shame on you :P.


Face:
Revlon Colorstay foundation 150 Buff
Catrice Liquid Camouflage concealer 010 Porcellain
MAC Studio Finish concealer NC15
Catrice Camouflage Cream 020 Light Beige
Elf HD Powder Sheer
Makeup Revolution Ultra Sculpt&Contour Kit Ultra Fair C01
The Balm Betty-Lou Manizer
Catrice Prime and Fine Professional Contouring palette 010 Ashy Radiance
The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
MAC Sheertone Blush Pinch Me

Eyes:
Avon Flawless Eye Primer Light Beige
Makeup Revolution Ultra Sculpt & Contour Kit Ultra Fair C01 (Bronzer)
Sleek Makeup I-Divine Ultra Matts V2 - Paper Bag
Makeup Revolution Salvation Palette Run Boy Run - Don't Have to Hide Away
MUA Undressed palette - Shade 6
Catrice Gel Eye Liner 010 Black Jack With Jack Black
Maybelline Lash Sensational Lash Multiplying maskara - Black
Born Pretty Store Lashes
Artdeco Adhesive for Lashes and Sparkles

Lips:
MAC Matte lipstick Lady Danger