Hey everybody! I recently purchased both of the MAC Viva Glam in collaboration with Ariana Grande products. I think these lip products are amazing, because 100% of the proceeds go towards the MAC Aids Fund - I think it is great that MAC are openly stating that they are donating 100% (minus tax) from the products sold, most companies will say that they are donating, but not how much - which is what I think is unique about the MAC Viva Glam products.
LETS TALK LIPGLASS
The lipglass that Ariana has created with MAC is a light pink-peach, sheer lipgloss. The product is also very sparkly, if you're into that sort of thing! What I like about this lipglass, is that it is so different to the lipstick that Ariana had created - it is fun to have such a dark lipstick, but not everyone is into darker shades, so bringing out a lighter lipglass was a very creative and thoughtful idea. The lipglass isn't sticky like most other MAC lipglasses and the scent is vanilla - which I really like. It glides on very smooth on your lips and looks great on any other lipstick, as it is not very pigmented.
NOW THE LIPSTICK
Firstly, lets just talk about how out-of-my-comfort-zone this lipstick is! When is came out, most people were shocked that Ariana had come up with such a dark shade, however I think it was a great idea having a 'good girl'-'bad girl' vibe - it has been different to any other Viva Glam product I have ever seen before, which was probably what she was going for.
I have mixed feelings about this lipstick, I think that it is such a stunning colour, however it does need to be built up if you want it to be the same colour on your lips as it looks in the bullet. What I like about this lipstick is that, although it is a matte shade, the consistency is not drying at all! In fact, on my when I applied the product, it didn't come out very matte, however it may have been because I applied to much lip balm beforehand, so I guess it just depends on how you apply the lipstick.
Overall, I really enjoy these products and do not regret buying them at all! if you're interested in buying them (which you should be) head over to
http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/whats_new/16091/New-Collections/Viva-Glam-Ariana-Grande/index.tmpl
