September 9, 2014

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass Review & Swatches

This was provided to me by a brand for review but all opinions expressed are my own

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipgloss

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass ($16) comes center stage for Fall 2014 in a very, unique interesting shade! Rihanna teams up with MAC for yet another collection that’s inspired by her fearless, confident style.

Take a look!

MAC Rihanna II Lipglass

If nothing else MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass is unique and in my opinion a very essential purchase if you have plans to buy the MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipstick because this is indeed a perfect companion piece to the lipstick and is key, in my opinion, to what makes the lipstick wearable.

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II

MAC calls it a cool mauve with red frost but it feels like lilac gray to me with silver and pink shimmer. I find as the gloss wears away the shimmer remains on lips so it does contains a very good deal of sparkly goodness. It is quite sheer but it adds plenty of sparkle as an overcoat on top of a more pigmented lipstick. The shade is really what makes Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipstick wearable for me as it sheers the shade out and gives it less of a robotic finish and more of a vampy lipstick look. On top of red lipstick it adds a touch of an iridescent grayish purple cast and does the same for Rihanna II Lipstick! I think they’ll be some disappointment if you expect this to apply as a cool, frosty purple out of the tube. But you’ll love it if you plan on using it as a over coat for lipstick!

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass swatches

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass Swatches

The packaging features Riri’s autograph on the tube and a rubberized, velvety soft red cap. If you’re a Rihanna fan girl or guy you’ll absolutely adore the packaging as MAC also outfitted the standard black box with her autograph in red which makes for a dramatic accent to MAC’s standard black box.

The best part of the MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass is the fact that every single cent of the selling price goes to benefit women, men, and children living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

There’s not doubt that MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass is a unique shade. It might prove disappointing if you wanted something pigmented but believe me as an overcoat it can make any lipstick you own POP!

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass fotd

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna II Lipglass will be available for the next several months on counters or at maccosmetics.com.

This was provided to me by a brand for review but all opinions expressed are my own

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Fancie

    I still like how it looks alone! The shimmer is really noticeable. I’ll definitely be layering this baby though. I can’t wait to see how it looks over Heroine or Punk Couture!

  • cgfau

    Very pretty! Love the way it looks on your lips! Is that over your natural lip color or over a lipstick? If so, what shade is it?

    • Isabella Muse

      I actually applied this after wiping off rihanna lipstick so you’re seeing a little bit of that left over sorry about that!

  • Marina

    Gorgeous. Just got mine and tried it over some of my favorite Fall lipsticks (Revlon Black Cherry and MAC Pure Heroine) and I am so amped to wear this!

    • Isabella Muse

      I have black cherry! Trying that too! 😀 how are you Marina btw? long time no see!