MAC Cosmetics: Whirl, Viva Glam Ariana Grande, Speak Louder

I know it's July which means it's been 3 months since my birthday has passed so this is just a little backdated but today I wanted to talk about the 3 lip colours I've been able to add to my MAC lipstick collection! I have been so fortunate to receive all these colours for my birthday this year. My friends really do know what I'm all about. 

As you can see, the only colour I've used out of the 3 has been Ariana Grande's 

(L-R) Whirl, Viva Glam Ariana Grande, Speak Louder)

First off, Whirl is mostly described as a "dirty rose" colour, more towards the brown although in the picture of the lipsticks above, it does no justice to the colour at all. I would say it's darker than MAC Persistence. I am absolutely loving this range of colours right now, so I can totally see myself getting a lot of use out of this colour. It's of a matte finish which is my most perferable finish at the moment. 

Then we move on to Viva Glam Ariana Grande which is a deep deep purple. I am a huge Ariana Grande fan, love her music, love her face, love her snapchats (which usually contains a lot of snaps of dogs) so naturally, my friends would think about getting me her lipstick! I am actually very lucky this birthday because 2 friends bought me the same lipstick! Apart from the very deep - almost black - purple, I am saddened to say that because it is such a dark colour, the application is very patchy and takes a while to put it on properly. Best worn using a lip brush in my opinion. 

The Viva Glam range are one of my favourites as every cent of the selling price of each Viva Glam lipsticks are donated to the MAC Aids Fund. I've also got Nicki Minaj's one. 

Last but not least, a colour that I seem to be lacking in my entire lip collection: Pink. Speak Louder is a very blue based pink.. almost poppy pink if I must say. It is of a cremesheen finish which makes it more moisturising and there's a little shine to it as well. While it's not a colour I will find myself wearing a lot, it will look so pretty with a clean eyeliner look, thicker eyebrows and pink cheeks! 

I am completely aware the makeup on the rest of my face does not necessarily go with the lipstick, but I was too lazy to change up my makeup. 

I'm very pleased with all 3 shades even though I'm not too sure where I'm wear the Ariana Grande one out to. Not appropriate for work/dinner, probably if there were events/parties whereby I will not be eating/drinking too much. Would be so difficult to reapply. 

Lipsticks/Lip products really are my favourite kind of makeup. It can change your look up in an instance and there are a million and one colours to collect/try. 

Lots of love,

Amelia xx