Sunday, 17 February 2013

My First MAC Purchase! Lustre Lipstick in Plumful

square black paper bag with white text 'MAC'
white hand holding black tube bottom reads 'Plumful'
black shiny lipstick with round top
black box next to black lipstick container
fresh unused pink purple lipstick in silver and black packaging next to black box
white fingers hold pink purple lipstick in black case
close up of purple lipstick bullet
pink purple shimmery swatch on white hand
I finally done it- I finally got something from MAC- wooo! Despite the never ending recommendations I read in posts or get on twitter, I actually went in completely clueless. All I knew was I wanted a lipstick. I spoke to a woman (I am actually getting worse at speaking to women at makeup counters as time goes on!) and asked her to recommend a few shades that were non-drying, added colour to lips but were still wearable on an everyday basis and had tones to match my colouring and not make my teeth look yellow. Haha I didn't ask for much! From the shades she selected for me, I was immediately drawn to Plumful- a muted crimson. I tried it on after she sanitised it (I was pretty impressed that they do that!) and I decided I really liked it. It came in at £14 - which compared to my usual £1-a-pop MUA lipsticks, was extortionate. However, I think the price is completely justifiable given the amazing quality.

Firstly, the packaging is so high quality- classic MAC- black with silver sparkles, a rounded top and MAC written in silver. There is something all-too-satisfying about the 'click' the lid makes. It has a strong vanilla smell, something which I'm not completely in love with, but it reminds me of traditional ladies' lipsticks from when I was younger, so I can live with it.

close up of dark rose pink lips
I think the actual stick of product looks darker than how it applies which is a dark rose with slight purple/brown tones. It has a very smooth application, and has quite a balmy, satin texture. In hindsight I'm so glad I got the Lustre finish as it isn't at all drying yet I still get good colour pay off. Lasting power isn't great though- maybe a few hours.

I absolutely love this lipstick. Its the perfect wear-with-anything lipstick. Its neutral enough to wear on a day to day basis but bold enough so its obvious you have something on your lips.

I have also found that it pairs really well with a few of my other lip products. It becomes more metallic and rose brown with MUA shade 9 over the top (featuring in an upcoming FOTD post) and gives a shiny hot pink pay off with Sexy Mother Pucker over the top.

close up of pink glossy lips
MAC Plumful with S&G Sexy Mother Pucker over the top.


Overall I'm really glad I bought this and I'm excited to get lots of wear out of it!

Have you tried Plumful?
green and pink floral text with brown outline reading 'Julz'

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20 comments:

  1. Aqeela17 February 2013 at 13:10

    I have this beauty too it's gorgeous, welcome to the world of MAC :) x

    Aqeelakeela.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. littlemisschinagirl17 February 2013 at 13:42

    Looks devine! xx

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  3. Unknown17 February 2013 at 16:15

    I LOVE this colour :) i havent brought anything from mac yet but waiting till easter for a big splurge!! it looks such a good colour on you.

    Love Emily xx

    http://love-x-beauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Julianne17 February 2013 at 20:28

      Me too! Ooh sounds fab- I'd like to see a haul post if you do one :) Thanks xx

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  4. Unknown17 February 2013 at 16:15

    Oh that colour does look lovely. I've yet to try any Mac lipsticks, and I HATE talking to the women on the counters! xx

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    1. Julianne17 February 2013 at 20:30

      Thanks it really is :) Just bite the bullet and go for it :) I know I feel so judged lol xx

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  5. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa17 February 2013 at 20:09

    This is such a gorgeous colour! Great first purchase. xo

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  6. Anonymous18 February 2013 at 08:34

    This is such a gorgeous colour, I have been lusting after this for a while now. Great first buy xxx

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  7. lifeofafabobsessive18 February 2013 at 14:46

    This is a really nice colour and like you said it comes out a bit lighter because the actual lipstick looks quite dark, i haven't tried any of the MAC ones. I think I should try some soon as I've heard a lot of good things about MAC products, i'm trying to save my money but its too hard when there's so many lovely products that need to be bought:)

    www.lifeofafabobsessive.com

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    1. Julianne18 February 2013 at 18:42

      Yeah me too the actual stick looks a bit scary. Yeah definitely I'm so glad I did xx

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  8. Live And Love21 February 2013 at 06:44

    I have this lipstick and love it, such a pretty shade. Great blog :

    X

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  9. Sandy22 February 2013 at 11:17

    I've wanted to try this lipstick for so long, it looks so striking yet natural at the same time!

    www.absolutebeaut.com

    xx

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    1. Julianne22 February 2013 at 17:57

      Yeah it totally strikes the right balance! xx

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  10. Glossaholic6 March 2013 at 18:50

    This colour is lovely! I thought it was going to be a really dark plum, but it looks so lovely x

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    1. Julianne6 March 2013 at 19:13

      Thank you :) I know the name is quite deceiving, so is the stick, but applied its so nice! xx

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