RiRi ♥'s MAC Summer - Retro Matte Lipstick in Heaux

Like many of us beauty junkies, I was so excited to get my hands on part of the RiRi ♥'s MAC Summer  collection by MAC and Rihanna. I already had my eye on the Retro Matte Lipstick in Heaux after reading descriptions online and seeing a review on Temptalia.com (linked here).

 At 12pm sharp last Thursday, I was already on the MAC website refreshing the page like a mad woman - two windows open. It took about 7 minutes for it to appear on my laptop, I don't know how everyone else found it? Naughty MAC! After it finally appeared, I swifty added Heaux and RiRi Boy to my basket but I ended up sacrificing RiRi Boy after not being sure on it. Looking back I do wish I had got it, but it's an exact dupe of MAC's Up The Amp lipstick, just in a different finish. It is also available on eBay but at extortionate prices! 

However, I was so thrilled to have been able to get one of Heaux as apparently it sold out in 15 minutes?! Crazy! I'm really happy with this lipstick as I am a massive fan of matte lipsticks, they are probably my favourite lipstick finish. 

I've found that in texture, it is the same kind of matte as my Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC. Both are 'Retro Matte' finishes, quite dry but perfect as a matte lipstick. It can gather in places due to it's dry texture if you apply too much, but a way around this is apply it in thin layers and blot in-between. 

As for the shade, I absolutely love it. It's a dark berry colour with quite pink undertones and is a real statement lipstick. Like all matte lipsticks, it wears nicely and only needs touch up's throughout the day. I would say that due to the formula, it would be wise to make sure your lips are nice and conditioned with lip balm underneath either a while before applying or just before applying and then blotted off, as the formula can make dry and flaky lips more obvious.

 In some photos it can look a lot brighter because of the flash, but I'd say the swatches below on my hands an lips portray the shade quite accurately. I love the 'RiRi' signature on the bullet, I'll be disappointed when it starts to wear down!

Swatch of Heaux on my hand (NC42 in MAC), with flash.

Me wearing MAC Lipstick in Heaux

I'm really glad I picked this shade from the collection, I had my heart set on RiRi Woo for quite a while but finally accepted the fact that it's pretty much identical to Ruby Woo and that it wasn't worth it. 

I really rate this lipstick and if you weren't lucky enough to get one, then I know that Rebel by MAC is a really close dupe for it!

Did you get anything from the RiRi ♥'s MAC Summer collection?

London Fashion Week A/W13 - Make-up Trend: Deep Berry Lip

Me wearing Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain
 in Crush and Avon  Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Plum Seduction

So the other day when getting ready to see the girls, I was trying to pick a lip colour and thought I'd try out the lipstick I got from Avon but hadn't tried yet. It looks so dark in the tube, and I was in the mood for looking a bit vampy! I love this look and I've seen it being rocked by many models at London Fashion Week. It's such a great Autumn trend, so edgy and dark. Some are more red, others more purple, some are glossy and some are matte, mine was in between - just with a sheen not a shine. I teamed my lip with a khaki smokey eye, but I also love it when this look is played down with minimal eye make-up - it really makes the lip colour pop more. If you can get away with this shade on your skin tone then I would definitely invest! It's so unusual and I got quite a few compliments on it!

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Here are some snaps from LFW of models from different designers sporting a deep berry-coloured lip...

Gucci

Bottega Veneta

Rochas

Gucci

Photos from vogue.co.uk/beauty

Salasai Heartlands

Salasai Heartlands

Salasai Heartlands

Salasai Heartlands
Make-up artist: Amber D for M.A.C Cosmetics

Photos from www.thread.co.nz

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Get the look!

I created my berry lip by using these two products: Avon 
 Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Plum Seduction and Revlon
Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in Crush 

Top: Revlon
Bottom: Avon

As you can see, the Revlon is much more purple and the Avon is much more red. Use the Revlon lip stain to outline your lips and get a smooth, neat line. This will make your lips look neat and defined, it's hard to create a neat looking lip with a dark colour as it stands out more. The lip pencil applicator helps to map out your shape so make your lips look flawless. Then fill in your lips with the Avon lipstick, blot, then apply more for a longer lasting effect! If you want a really glossy lip, add some of MAC's Clear Lip Glass and if you want a matte lip, blot and add some of MAC's Matte.

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Will you be sporting a berry lip this Autumn? :-)