MAC Lipstick in Impassioned Amplified Creme Review

Since the weather turned gloomy, my makeup application left altogether with the sun. Nevertheless, I ate what I wrote about this MAC lipstick in Impassioned. I've been reaching for it quite often since I started skipping my makeup routine. I found out that it's a rock-star lippie that anyone can pull off without applying too much makeup. Heck I can apply it and I'm good to go.

Migs bought this tube from Macy's in Ohio last July for $16 (PHP 600-700). It's from the Amplified collection which is my favorite of all MAC collections. The tube is the usual bullet tubes for MAC lippies, nothing special. I'm just amazed on how cheaper MAC lippies are in the U.S. as compared to the hefty PHP 1,000 (almost $23) price tag here in the Philippines.

MAC Satin Lipstick in Rebel: My New Addiction!

Pink shades have always been my comfort zone when it comes to lipsticks. When Migs asked me if I wanted a MAC lipstick from Macy's, I told him that I want the "Impassioned" shade, but if it's not available I'll just settle for "Rebel". 

This particular shade made me curious for years. It's really intimidating in the tube, but a lot of bloggers were raving about it. This MAC lipstick has become one of the all-time favorites. To surprise me, Migs decided to get both lipsticks in Impassioned and Rebel. He also gave me a full-size of D and G Light Blue perfume. He's just the best! Thank you Cupcake! :) When he sent me the picture of this tube via Viber, I got really giddy and excited. It was my very first Plum shade from the brand, and I don't know if it will suit me. This was also my first-time to have a lipstick that I didn't have the chance to swatch myself, exciting!

Fast-forward to the day that I finally got my pasalubong-- I surprised myself when I fell in love with this shade the first time I wore it. Definitely love-at-first-swatch! It is currently my addiction and I've been wearing it almost everyday since. I even forgot about the MAC Impassioned, which is currently being ignored in my stash right now. This was supposed to be my second choice. Right?

MAC Lipstick in Brave Red

My cousin from Canada came home two weeks ago for vacation. His mom sent me this red MAC lipstick through him. Thanks for the thoughtful gift Ninang Lisa! :) This is my first red lipstick from the brand since I always go for the safest colors whenever I purchase one because of the hefty price. I cannot risk an unflattering color for 1,000 pesos you know. This is the first Cremesheen formulation that I've tried as well. I've read about it online but I still went for the mattes and the amplified formulation since I doubted the longevity of the Cremesheens.

I honestly haven't heard of this specific red shade from MAC. I don't think it was ever available here in the Philippines because I can't search any review for it here. When it comes to red MAC lipsticks, the trending ones are Russian Red and Ruby Woo. 

The packaging is printed in Canada, notice the font of the sticker underneath. It's because MAC Canada recycles lipstick tubes. My aunt is asking for empty MAC tubes from us because they can exchange five empty tubes for a new MAC lipstick of your choice. How awesome! I wish they'd do that here too.