Recently lip liners have become a necessity in many people's make up bags due to everyone lusting after 'Kylie Jenner' lips and trawling the internet for ways to recreate her infamous voluminous lips. Cue a lot of sold out nude lip liners and lip sticks. For me, lip liners were never really seen as an essential, but instead I had visions of myself looking like I'd stepped out of the 90's with pale lips but a well defined, overly done brown lip liner. Over the past couple of months I have caved to the hype and rather than steering away from the skinny looking pencils, I have embraced them and rather to my surprise, I have been loving every minute with them. When on the lookout for the perfect lip liner my first pit stop was MAC, so I thought I would give you the run down of my favourite shades.
MAC - Cherry | Since I've been venturing into red lips, I thought I would add a classic red lip liner to my collection. Cherry has been a shade that has been on my wishlist for many years. This versatile lip liner has quickly become a staple when wearing a red lip, not only can it be used to define your lips making them look fuller, but it can be used on it own to create a matte look.The waxy textured formula remains long lasting on the lips, whilst gliding smoothly along the lips without tugging or pulling and preventing feathering or bleeding.
MAC - Pink Treat | I have been looking for a pink, everyday liner to use all over my lips for a while. The Cremestick formula intrigued me as the highly pigmented, creamy formulas are known for their lasting abilities and due to the retractable aspect, there is no need for a sharpener. Bonus. I tend to look past any products that claim to be long lasting as they always seem to let me down, but not with this one. One application lasts around 6-8 hours on the lips depending on what I've been doing. The deep cool pink shade with mauve undertones is perfect for an everyday lip and has quickly become a staple in my make up bag.
MAC - Whirl | Where do I start with this one? This neutral toned liner can be worn on it's own with lip balm or paired with a nude lipstick (I like MAC Brave) to create voluminous, well defined lips that could give Kylie Jenner a run for her money. The no budge formula is long wearing and I know I'll be wearing this until it's on its last legs. Possible repurchase? Absolutely.
What are your favourite lip liners? Have you tried any MAC shades?
really want to et my hands on whirl, what a gorgeous shade it is x
ReplyDeleteHannah | Heyitshannaah
Dare I say, I'm yet to try a MAC lipliner... After reading this post however I think I may need to pick up a few shades, Whirl and Cherry both sound beautiful and I imagine would fit into my collection perfectly!
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Whirl look like it would be so so nice! x
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Whirl is gorgeous! Need to get my hands on that one. I've been obsessed with lip liners recently, I don't know how I never used to use them! x
ReplyDeleteThe Sunday Chapter
I really want to try Mac Whirl. I have Mac Soar which Kylie Jenner has roumoured to use!
ReplyDeleteJenna xx | Jenna Loves Beauty
Love your picks, they're gorgeous! I definitely need to give Whirl a try x
ReplyDeleteCiara | Ciara Pocket
I have like one lip liner, but I definitely want to give whirl a try :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post! My lip liner obsession is slowly but surely growing. I have Cherry and it's such a gorgeous shade, it pairs beautifully with Ruby Woo! I am desperate to get my hands on Whirl though!
ReplyDeleteKaty / Little Laughter Lines
I've started getting lip liners, I'm in love with Rimmels ' east end snob' but may have to give 'pink treat' a go! http://thegirlwiththestrawberrytattoo.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeletePink Treat seems like a colour I would like! I've been eyeing on MAC lip liner in Stripdown! Such a pretty brown-nude shade.
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I love whirl and also More To Love for when I want a super bright lip! I think I'll be getting Pink Treat next because it looks stunning!
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Been trying to get hold of whirl for soooo long! I have pink treat and love it! Also I love your background on these images :-) Lovely post!
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I love Whirl :) never heard of Pink Treat but it looks gorgeous! I have my eye on Spice and Soar right now xx
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NEED Whirl and Cherry in my life!
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I am really loving lip liners at the moment, and I have to agree they never really were an essential item for me either but have come to love them :) Cherry looks gorgeous, as does Pink Treat :) Whirl is definitely one of my favourite lip liners along with Soar and Boldly Bare :)
ReplyDeleteCharlee XO | CharmedCharlee
I've never seen Pink Treat before, but ohh do I want it!
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everything MAC, I NEED! those shades are too fabulous, I must have, sometime soon. Loving it
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Love the look of whirl, but have held off of buying it because of the whole Kylie Jenner hype thing. Definitely going to have to eat humble pie and pick it up ;) Great post hun!
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I've never tried lip liner and my thoughts were the same as yours lol! I just imagine 90s well defined, too dark, lined lips! Maybe I'll have to give it a go.
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I don't use lip pencils as much as I should but it's definitely something I want to get into and MAC ones sound great. Love the look of Pink Treat, gorgeous shade & great longevity x
ReplyDeleteBeauty with charm
I've not even thought about venturing into the world of lip liners until now, the thought has been too scary! Mac will definitely be my first stop when I find the courage! 'Cherry' looks amazing :D
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http://hellolaurax.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/4-wonderfully-mesmerising-blogs-to-sit.html Just mentioned you in a little post and wanted to share it with you :-) Hope you enjoy :-) x
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with lip liners at the moment, they are so easy to wear. I love love whirl such a pretty colour.
ReplyDeleteZeynab x
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I don't have any Mac lip liners, they sound great though x
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I love Mac whirl, its a favourite of mine and I agree looks so good paired with brave. I love it xx
ReplyDeleteDanielle || Miss Sunshine & Sparkle
Ah, I've been thinking of getting Whirl too, but I still haven't gotten around to it. Do you wear it on its own or do you put lipstick over? I really like the Pink Treat shade too! x
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I sometimes wear it on it's own, but normally I put Brave over the top x
ReplyDeleteOh, alright! Does it feel weird on its own? I generally don't wear lipliner because of it. Curious to see if this one's different!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of getting a Mac liner but don't know if I can justify the price! Are they really drying if you wear them on their own?
ReplyDeleteLaura x
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Not really. If you wear them with a nourishing lip balm they should be fine xx
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