MAC Viva Glam I was introduced in 1994 and this is so far my favourite deep red lipstick. I have been searching literally from all makeup brands for the perfect red lipstick and this is the one for me. Russian Red is the real red that most girls go for, but Viva Glam I is a deeper brownish blue tone Marilyn Monroe red that looks greater on pale skin tone. It has a matte finish and will be stuck in fine lines, but it has amazing opaque pigmentation and lasts for a decent amount of time and leaves a red stain behind. I put on some lip gloss to blur my lines in the picture. Personally orange red/warm red don't work on me (think MAC Ruby Woo or Ladybug) - deep red makes Asians more photogenic and it defines the lip shapes well on yellow skin tones. I have not experienced any feathering or bleeding so far, and it looks super classy. I don't find it drying my already-super-dry-lips considering it's of a matte texture, proper exfoliation and application of lip balm beforehand are important.
All the profits of Viva Glam will go to MAC Aids Fund to support men, women, and children living with HIV and AIDS.
Pigmentation: 5/5 opaque deep red that goes smoothly on my lips
Longevity: 4/5 lasts for a decent amount of time and leaves a stain behind
Hydration: 3.5/5 it's of matte texture and it does not dry my lips if I put on lip balm. I usually top it with lipgloss but the matte effect will disappear
Packaging: 4/5 theclassic MAc lipstick packaging with a red line along the lids
Price: 5/5 $145 HKD/ €18.5 in Germany, but all profits are donated to charity
Overall: 4.3/5
You may find me wearing this in this post.
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It reminds me of a Sisley lipstick I own, it's also a deep red (but maybe with slightly warmer undertones), matte and really drying as well. Too bad back then there were no MAC stores here, I could have saved a lot of money. I gotta take a look next time I go to Germany, as MAC's cheaper there...
such a beautiful shade!
rich color :)
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This is one of my favourite reds -- I think I'm on my second tube. I just mentioned in a recent blog post how Le Metier de Beaute has a similar colour, but it leaves a better stain so you don't have to reapply.
Wow, this shade looks great on you! I'll have to give it a peek in-store sometime soon :)
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It looks so nice :)
Love that red ;)
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Nice color, I like it ^^
very nice color!
wow, such a gorgeous shade!!
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This is such a gorgeous shade of red! I definitely agree about how hard it is to find a shade that flatters asian skin tones, I need to try this now.
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wow such a pretty colour!:)
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I have the same and I love it!!Kisses!
that is such a pretty color on you!.
Cool review Angie! Looks great on you.
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I love this lipstick !!! it's amazing in your skin color, lots of love!!
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