It takes precedence over the rest because the color is everything I never knew I needed. *Okay so I said that I love them all equally for different reasons, but I have to admit that Whirl is my all-time favorite. The best thing about Twig is the satin finish, meaning it provides a nearly matte look without the drying factor. It blends with your natural lip color to bring out the best shade, so keep that in mind while purchasing: it will not look the same on everyone.

Twig is a soft brownish pink shade, suitable for a variety of skin tones. It actually looks a little pinker in the photograph than in real life, but this is what I deem as the “your lips but better” color. Before Whirl, Twig was my all-time favorite. I’ve raved about Twig before in a monthly favorites post, and with good reason. Captive is on the warmer pink side, while Amorous is more cool-toned.Ĭaptive is a pinkish-plum color with a satin finish that I reach for when I want a little flush of color without opting for a bold lip. Clearly, I never got around to it…not to mention, there is a small difference between Captive and Amorous. I happen to have both because I was so indecisive as to which one I wanted that I decided to leave with them and return whichever one I decided against. The average person does not need both Captive and Amorous, one will do just fine.

I know what you’re thinking - Chelsey, this looks just like Amorous! And to that I say, you’re pretty much right. It provides enough color to be noticed, but not so much to be the focus. Amorous a color I like to wear as the everyday mauve shade. On my lips, it’s more of a cool-tone pink with plum undertones. I personally don’t get anything on the side of cranberry, but I love the color nonetheless. Listed in no particular order–because let’s be real, I love them all equally* for different reasons–these are my favorite MAC lipstick shades: 5 Must-Have MAC Lipsticks for WOCĪmorous is described by MAC as a “lovestruck cranberry” with a satin finish. When I say favorite, I mean these are the shades I keep on heavy rotation and add to my travel or weekender bag without a second thought.Īs always, I’m NC 45/NC 50 in foundation shades for your reference. Why do you think the beauty blog and Youtube worlds are so popular? While I don’t have enough lipsticks (in my opinion) to share the top 10 must-haves just yet, I do want to talk about a few of my favorites. With makeup, especially high-end makeup, it’s extremely beneficial to see the product on other people. The best thing to do before purchasing anything is research. Well, get read, because I’m throwing another one at you. There are so many colors, so many finishes, and so many “must-have” posts and videos to view prior to making your purchase. Buying MAC lipsticks can be overwhelming.

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