MACsimum Volt

Since it says in big letters on the front page of my blog that I'm a self confessed beauty junkie, no-one will raise an eyebrow when I say that I have a decent amount, although not an outrageous amount of products from different brands. You may however be surprised when I say that I don't actually have a lot of products from MAC, this colorful makeup heaven of all things wonderful. I do however have a list of things to try and possibly even get that keeps on growing and it seems that the most frequently added item to that list is... yep you've guessed it - the lipstick. Slowly but surely I have started to chip away at the Lippy List - last year I bought my first MAC lipstick ever, the amazing Please me, and I'm now the proud owner of my second MAC lipstick - Vegas Volt (£15).

I've mentioned before that for me shopping at MAC can be a bit overwhelming since there is simply sooooooo much to choose from and it's one of the few shops in the world that always give me shopping catatonia, and for a short - but painful period oftime I will be completely unable to make the simples of decisions like pink or coral... ok, maybe not that simple then... The whole experience is made even "worse" by the fact that there are more than 10 different types of lipstick formulas, all with different effects and finishes. Vegas Volt is from the amplified creme lipstick range, and it has a lovely creamy formula that feels lovely and moisturising on the lips and even if you don't wear a lip balm as a primer this formula is enough for a smooth full coverage without dehydrating the lips. The formula is completely scent free and very strongly pigmented with a gorgeous and rich glossy finish which makes the lips look plump and supple. The color itself lasts for about 2-3 hrs and it fades evenly without any horrible patches and lines along the lip contours, but you might find that the high glossiness goes a little bit matte after eating and drinking, although you can of course add some high shine gloss to amp it up a bit.  

Vegas Volt is a beautiful golden, silky peachy coral shade that despite the strong pigmentation looks really natural - like your lips, but better. I love how versatile it is and how it seems to work both with a heavy smokey eye, natural neutral shades and color pops like purple or turquoise. I absolutely adore this lipstick and both the shade and the formula have completely bowled me over - however, there's some strong competition on the lipstick market at the moment, and as much as I truly love this product, I personally think it's priced quite high if you compare with other brands including premium brands like Clinique (£17 for 4g lipstick vs MAC's 3g lipstick at £15). That switches me off a little bit since for me MAC doesn't have the wow factor when it comes to packaging or scent or some other "je ne sais quoi" that makes you go gaga over a product. I will definitely continue to test my way through the MAC Lippy List but I will be very selective in terms of what I actually end up taking with me home. What do you think of MAC lipsticks - which is your favorite?