My MAC Lipstick Collection

Every girl needs at least one MAC lipstick! So many colours and finishes to choose from, there's something for everyone. I've currently got 6 in my very teeny collection but they're so addictive; not so expensive that you could just go pick one up whenever the wind takes you but it still feels like a nice treat.

(L - R) Velvet Teddy, Please Me, Brick-O-La, Blankety, Patisserie & Amorous

Every girl needs at least one MAC lipstick! So many colours and finishes to choose from, there's something for everyone. I've currently got 6 in my very tiny collection but they're so addictive; not too expensive, you could just go pick one up whenever the wind takes you but it still feels like a nice treat.

MAC lipsticks have multiple finishes; Frost, Matte, Retro Matte, Satin, Lustre, Amplified, Cremesheen and Glaze. My personal favourites are Amplified (creamy formula with smooth glide, bold colour pay-off with full coverage and a semi-lustrous finish) and Matte (creamy rich formula with high colour pay-off in a no-shine matte finish). The amplified formula is a slightly creamier version of the matte formula.

I prefer nude and pink shades so there will be a slight pattern with the shades I own, with a few slightly more adventurous shades thrown in.

Velvet Teddy (Matte) - I picked this shade up after the huge hype which still surrounds it. After a bit of hunting I managed to find it in my local MAC store and snapped it up. I didn't realise quite how dark and brown-toned it would be, but I think it's a pretty versatile colour so most people can make it work. I like to mix up the lip liners I use underneath to change the undertone slightly (my favourites are MAC Whirl & Soar).

Please Me (Matte) - Again with this shade, I didn't realise quite how pink it would be but after trying it out with a few lip liners and lip balms I really love it. It's described as a muted-rosy-tinted pink, and because of the matte finish it has great colour pay-off. I like to wear this as an every day colour, alternating with Patisserie. It adds a subtle pop of colour and makes me look a little healthier.

Brick-O-La (Amplified) - I bought this shade after hearing Estee Lalonde talk about it a few years ago. I prefer this to a brighter red, it's not too in-your-face but it still makes a bit of a statement. The formula of this is super creamy and easy to apply - I like to apply this a couple of times and blot in between just to make it last that bit longer and get rid of any super harsh lines (I prefer the more blurred, un-perfected effect).

Patisserie (Lustre) - The first MAC lipstick I bought and my favourite. The lustre formula makes this easy to apply, I don't even need a mirror. The colour is great for my pale skin but I think it could easily work for a large range of skin tones. I've almost come to the end of the bullet but I will definitely be repurchasing asap!

Blankety (Amplified) - The newest edition to my MAC lipsticks. I picked this one up after watching Freddy My Love's MAC Lipstick Collection. It's the nudest MAC lipstick I have, and the colour is very opaque. I quite like the look of this on my skin tone but it might not be everyone's cup of tea. I think it'll be quite a versatile lipstick that I can use to layer and maybe try out an ombre lip.

Amorous (Satin) - I found a voucher on Wowcher that gave me a choice of a few discounted MAC shades so I couldn't resist. I chose Amorous because I'd seen Suzie from Hello October mention it in a recent haul. It's a dark purple, cranberry shade that can be vamped up using MAC Currant lip pencil. The satin finish isn't my favourite but I love the colour.

My collection is only small in my opinion, but I'm expecting it to grow quite a bit. Some other shades I might be picking up soon are Cosmo, Japanese Maple and Modesty.