wanDEARers ♥: March 2017

I have an obsession with Lip Cosmetics.

Actually, I didn't even noticed it until a friend who sold me Dior Lipstick asked me (I think a lot of times already 😁) if I worn the one I bought from her... And I was just like "Nope, Hindi pa. Iba yung suot ko" And I realized, I have A LOT OF LIP PAINTS... Even way way back my teen years.I have had so much that I can't give a gist of how many of it I tried already👄

So, just 3 days back I browsed over lip paints online and saw MAC's liquid lipcolour. I have no intention of purchasing any lip paints for the mean time and told myself to get one instead next month (since I still have a lot 👀 which some of it I haven't use yet; even after giving out a bunch already) 😐

When I checked out their portal, they had an online promotion at that time. Just buy any cosmetics and you'll get 5 free sample size MAC products.

Off I went for the lips section. And since I've been eyeing their retro liquid lipcolour for a month now, I decided to get one already. I purchased the High Drama shade after browsing over 31 shades available and got muddled up 😖

I'll be putting the details down below of the product I purchased ❤ ENJOY ❤

website: https://www.maccosmetics.ae

** First, I registered online to purchase a product. Then, provided my preferred email address and password.

According to their website:

Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour

A lip colour that provides a splash of colour in a liquid-suede finish that lingers.

Full Description

For those who prefer timeless glamour to all-out flash, matte reigns supreme. M∙A∙C introduces a twist on this classic texture with robustly saturated shades of Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour. Whichever shade you choose, all promise one thing: a splash of colour in a liquid-suede finish that is impossible to forget.

Key Claims and Benefits

Long-wearing, eight hours. Colour wears evenly and smoothly, eight hours. Provides stay-true colour, eight hours. Non-feathering, non-bleeding.

Usage

Apply directly onto lips using applicator.

High Drama

Deep dark plum

Online buying procedure:

Once you've chosen your desired product, just click the option "ADD TO BAG". You'll see your Shopping Bag at the upper right hand corner of the portal. Then, just hit Checkout once you think you're good to go. After-which, you'll be routed to the Shopping Cart page where you can re-check the product/s you'll be purchasing. You'll see the product type, the amount, quantity and total. So, after checking out your purchase, just hit the checkout option and from there, it will ask you whether you're a New Customer/Guest or a Return Customer. If you're a new customer, it will opt you to enter your shipping details such as your full name, contact info and address. And if you're the latter one, you have an option to edit your contact info. Take note, MAC UAE has two payment methods; you can choose Credit Card (MasterCard or VISA) or Cash on Delivery (I chose the COD one). And if you have chosen your preferred payment method you'll be ask to tick on their website's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Returns Policy. Once everything's settled, you can now 'Place Order'. Also, MAC UAE offers FREE shipping on all orders over AED 300 and a standard delivery of AED 40 for purchases below 300 AED.

As what MAC says...

MAC Guarantee

If your MAC Cosmetics Online purchase is damaged, faulty or incorrectly supplied, simply return the unused portion and we will be happy to process an exchange or refund. See our RETURNS POLICY for our simple 4 step guide.

You can track your order/s online too. Again, check your portal's upper right corner and click MY M.A.C (Mine shows MY M.A.C OPALYN -- that's my name). Choose Order History for the status. Your ONLINE ORDERS will show you (again) your order details... the purchase date, order number, status and total bill. You'll see whether it's "processing" or "delivered" already. And by scrolling further below their website you'll see the customer service information (MAC UAE Toll Free is 800 MAC AE - 800 622 23).

I did not expect to receive the product the day after I purchased it. Which is so great!

I had it delivered at work since I'm most of the time out from home. Their shipping partner by the way is Aramex.

I received my parcel in a regular packaging the courier usually uses. And when I open the parcel, I'm happy with how MAC had everything sealed nicely (neatly) and secured. The product was wrapped in a black bubble wrap envelope.

I got super excited and wanted to open it right then and there 😁

This is what greets me after 😙

It's like, MAC really makes me feel special. The invoice slash short 'Thank You' letter was neatly folded inside a black MAC Envelope. And the products I purchased were inside this some-what-like small dust bag.

These are what's included inside the bag.

Liquid Lipcolour (which is the one I purchased) and the 5 sample size MAC products given for FREE.

PRODUCT REVIEW 👄

How to identify if you purchased a fake or an authentic MAC liquid lipcolour? Just simply go through the item you bought; from the packaging, the writings, notes, and up to the actual product itself. Check out what I discovered 👌

This is where the liquid lipstick is boxed. It's stored in a black box with the MAC logo upfront with it's Collection label and volume content. It also includes the product ingredients, the manufacturer, bar code, lipstick's shades and other point of reference or specification.

And this is how the lipstick container looks like 👄

The bottom part will show you this:

And the inside looks like 👇

It has a clear wand applicator with an almond shape tip designed for easy, smooth and precise application. The tube itself has a stopper inside which prevent contents from getting messy. It allows you regulate products you'll apply.

This applicator feels smooth and glides easily during application. The tip allows me to trace my lips nicely with comfort. It's an amazing applicator MAC has created.

This is how the lipstick looks like on my lips. It may vary though, depending on the type of your skin tone. There are some who has pinkish lip color, deep toned lips, or dark ones and mine is on the mid-range.

I tried dabbing a little as well to create a lighter tone and this is what I came up with 😚

It's a lighter shade of lavender. I love that it allows me to re-create a different scheme with just one product without it looking chapped and streaky; since it has a matte consistency.

I wore it the whole day; had 2 meals and a snack slash drinks in between and it's still there. I think it depends on the food you eat as well. Of course, eating too much oily foods will smudge it a little --- just like the rest of the products out there.

MAC really does have something to offer to the public. Most of their products are wearable and I consider them to be within the mid-range pricing compared to other high-end products in the market. So far I only have 2 purchases from them (I'll have a separate blog post for the other MAC item I have) and hoping to get more in the future.

At the moment, aside from Kiko Milano... I think MAC will be my next obsession 😀

Below are the FREE products I received along with the MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour: