MAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick Review Swatches Photos

MAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick (Rs 990) available at MAC StoresMAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick review swatches (2)MAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick review swatches (5)From MAC (a bit about the Viva Glam Range)

In 1994, M·A·C introduced VIVA GLAM, an outspoken deep red that was universal in appeal and glamour.Every cent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass is donated to the M·A·C AIDS Fund to support men, women, and children living with HIV and AIDS.

MAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick review swatches (4)ShadeMAC Viva Glam is a classic deep red shade. It looks absolutely stunning and brings back that retro diva feel. This shade would suit all skin tones (IMO)

I went to the store to try/ buy Russian Red or Ruby Woo, but ended up buying Viva Glam 1. I wasn’t really comfortable with Ruby Woo’s texture and Russian Red looked bit bright on me. What I observed that if you have dry lips with lots of fine lines, stay away from Ruby Woo no matter how much you liked the shade. On the other hand Russian Red and Viva Glam 1 have matte but wearable formula. Check out review of MAC Viva Glam Rihanna. 

MAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick review swatches (3)Texture & Formula – MAC viva Glam 1 falls under matte category, though the texture and formula is a lot more wearable than regular matte lipsticks. It glides on smoothly without tugging or pulling. One more thing Please exfoliate your lips before wearing it since it tends to highlight those flaky patches.

Formula doesn’t feel uncomfortable on lips. I have dry lips and they didn’t feel dehydrated or parched even after 8 hours of wear. The finish is on a little creamier side, it doesn’t look flat matte on lips.MAC viva Glam 1 lipstick review and swatches (3)Pigmentation – MAC Viva Glam 1 is superbly pigmented and covers lips in single sweep. It gives opaque finish so no layering required.MAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick review swatches (1)Staying power – It stays on and on and on. I have worn it for 8-9 hours with meals in between and without retouching. It stays on and fades evenly. Even when it fades, it doesn’t suck the moisture out of lips. I didn’t see it leaving a stain behind.

That’s how it looks on me

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Overall Thoughts

If you are looking for long staying, comfortable classic deep red lipstick, try MAC Viva Glam 1. The texture and formula doesn’t disappoint nor does the pigmentation. I am really happy that it doesn’t settle in fine lines nor highlights them. This shade would look stunning on medium to deep skin tones. Highly Recommended!

Ratings : 5/5

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