Valentine's Day Red: Natalie from DOS

Day 4
Meet Natalie from Discoveries of Self
Wearing Coloured Raine Cherry Blossom Matte Lip Paint

Tell me about your blog? -
My blog is a beauty blog aimed at WOC interested in affordable make-up as make-up for WOC in the UK is limited. I post product reviews and swatches as well as some videos here and there all aimed at WOC interested in beauty.

What are some tips to finding the perfect red or pink lip?
I think one of my tips for red lipstick is to opt for a blue based red (true vibrant red) as this type of red works well on all skin tones, for pink lipsticks my tip would be to always pair a pink lipstick with a purple/plum lip liner. This creates a flattering ombre effect.

Favourite High End Red -
Ruby Woo as this was my first ever red lipstick

Low End Red - Colourpop LAX Ultra Matte

High End Pink - OCC Anime Lip Tar

Low End Pink - Sleek Mystic Lipstick

Any advice on how to confidently sport a new lip colour?
My tip to sporting a new lip colour is to keep the rest of your make-up simple and make your new lip colour the statement.

Valentine's Day Pink: Raisa from Glam Morena

Day 3
Meet Raisa from Glam Morena
Wearing MAC Flat Out Fabulous

Tell me about your blog? - 

I own the blog Glam Morena, which is mainly a beauty blog. I offer swatches, makeup looks, and much more! 

What are some tips to finding the perfect red or pink lip? 

Test out a variety of shades and hues until you find one (or more) that you fall in love with. 

What is your favourite-

High end red:
It's limited edition, but MAC's RiRi Woo. 

Low end red:

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in Creeper 

High end pink:

MAC Lipstick in Flat Out Fabulous 

Low end pink:
NYX Matte Lipstick in Bloody Mary 

Any advice on how to confidently sport a new lip colour? 

Put it on your lips and rock it! 

Do you have a favourite WOC red or pink lipstick moment? 

Yes! Rihanna's MAC collab featuring RiRi Woo, which really made me want to branch out more into different shades of red lipsticks. 

My #Ririlovesmac Holiday- Wish list

I can't believe that the Holiday collection will be here soon!
I remember back in February when news broke that she was going to have a collection with MAC!
I was so excited! Check out what's the Holiday collection will consist of:

Rihanna’s final collection with M·A·C features the return of RiRi Woo, along with two new Lipsticks: Pleasure Bomb and Bad Girl RiRi. Also featuring Nail Lacquer, Superslick Liquid Eye Liner, Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow, Bronzing Powder and the double-ended 217 Blending Brush and the 239 Eye Shader Brush. This limited-edition collection is encased in exclusive white-pearl packaging with RiRi’s rose-gold detailing.

My wish list this collection is very specific.

Lipstick

PLEASURE BOMB matte fuchsia (matte) 
$16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

BAD GIRL RIRI
matte taupey nude (matte) 
SRP $16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

Nail Lacquer

RIRI WOO
matte cool red (cream) 
SRP $17.50 US/$21.00 CDN

The line will be available in December 2013!

What's on your wish list?

RiRi Hearts MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in RIRI WOO Pictures + Swatch

I need more lip pencils in my life. 

Especially when they are as amazing as MAC's Pro Longwear Lip pencils. 

Probably one of the best formulas out there!

In the RiRi Hearts MAC collection, RiRi Woo comes in the form of a Pro Longwear Lip pencil.

Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

RIRI WOO cool red cream

SRP $21.50 US/$25.50 CDN

A new generation of longwearing lip pencil technology. Glides on fluidly and adheres instantly. Defines the lips with an instant release of rich, saturated..colour. Pro-longs the hours between re-application. Transfer proof.

SWATCH:

RiRi Woo Lipglass (top)

RiRi Woo Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (bottom)

SWATCH:

RiRi Woo Lipglass on top of RiRi Woo  Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

Are you getting Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in RiRI Woo?

Available in M·A·C Stores September 26, 2013

Available online September 30, 2013
Available in all other locations October 3, 2013 – October 31, 2013

RiRi Hearts MAC Eye Shadow Palette Her Cocoa Palette Pictures + Swatches

I love Rihanna's make up looks. She usually wears a lot of golds with a bit of bronze to make her eyes pop.

Her effortless look consists of gold on the lid. Bronze in the crease. Shimmery highlight and matte gold in the inner eye.

So it's not coincidental that she created a MAC palette which has all the colours you need.

Perfect neutral palette which can be used for every season. Not just Fall!

HER COCOA

Eye Shadow X 4

SRP $44.00 US/$52.50 CDN

No Natural Light:

With Natural Light:

Swatches:
(left to right)

No Natural Light:

With Flash:

This palette is a must have!

Available in M·A·C Stores September 26, 2013
Available online September 30, 2013
Available in all other locations October 3, 2013 – October 31, 2013

RiRi Hearts MAC RiRi Woo Lipglass Pictures+Swatch

I was so excited when a few items from my RiRi Loves MAC wishlist showed up at my door today!

I've been drooling over this whole collection! 

There is something for everyone.

Since the collection comes out in stores on September 26- I thought it would be a great idea to 

swatch the products for anyone who is unsure what they should get from collection. I hope my post will give you some idea on how the products will work with your skin tone.

One item which I couldn't wait to rock was the Riri Woo lipglass.

RIRI WOO Lipglass

$16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

Colour: cool red cream (cream)

Lip Swatch

I know this is an initial reaction but the formula is moisturising, pigmented and gorgeous!

Will you be adding this to your list?

Available in M·A·C Stores September 26, 2013
Available online September 30, 2013
Available in all other locations October 3, 2013 – October 31, 2013