Hello everyone, how are you all doing?

If you know me very well,you know I am a M.A.C lipstick junkie;I purchase alot both for business(retail or artistry) and personal love. I have tried on a good number of M.A.C lipsticks and out of their 7 different product finishes,I have come to LOVE the matte finish. M.A.C IS ON TOP OF THEIR GAME and they beat other makeup brands hands down in the 'matte-battle'.
M.A.C defines their matte finish as pigment rich with intense color pay-off. No shine. All matte finish.
To me I describe it as the dry, no shiny, no glossy and less less creamy texture.

Ok enough of the definitions and down to business,lol.....here are my top 5 favourite MAC matte lipsticks :d













(L-R All fired up, dangerous, viva glamI, candy yumyum, RiriWoo)

          Their swatches in same order





(Note here that I am a NC50 in MAC FOUNDATION and other face products,I have warm skin undertones and the lipsticks may flatter you differently that it does on me)

Let's have a short review of each of these lipsticks





1. ALL FIRED UP: is described as 'bright fuschia matte'. If you do not care for very bright pinks or purples but would like something in the 'middle', you would like this lipstick. It is not a subtle lipstick neither is it extremely bold but it can be built up or toned down to suit the occasion.
Here is what it looks like on the product page





                               
                            and on me





                 LOL! Please focus on the lips

2. DANGEROUS: described as 'orangey red matte'. This one is a bold lipstick.  If one does not look properly on opening the lipstick,one might think it is red,so I believe it is well named. It is a lovely lipstick though it may be very dry some minutes after application but I still like it nonetheless.





          
                       The product on me





It looks a bit dull here because of the improper lighting of the camera; it is not a dull lipstick.

3. VIVA GLAM 1: is an 'intense brownish blue red matte'. One thing I love about this lipstick is that it is soo creamy♥♥♥♥,it just glides and slides on the lips. It is a deep red lipstick and it can pass for a blood red lipwear as well.
Another interesting thing about this lipstick is that every cent of this product is donated to MAC AIDS Fund to support men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. Such an amazing lipstick to purchase for both beauty and humanitarian purposes :)
Here is its capture on M.A.C site






4. CANDY YUM-YUM: it is described as 'blue toned pink'. This is NOT a lipstick for the faint hearted! It is extremely bright neon pink and it is also very buildable.
I use one coat of it and a light pink gloss for a simple day look.





It can also be used alone and it is very lovely with M.A.C 'shock value' lipliner.
See web capture below










5. RIRI WOO: Ririwoo is described as a "matte cool red". A very intense and long lasting lipstick.
It was created for Rihanna or in collaboration with her. The product sells out every three minutes!!!!










I think this lipstick is identical to Ruby woo just that its bullet has Riri inscribed on it... see here





It is better than Ruby woo because ruby woo is too DRY! This one is a tad creamy so we can comfortably say it is an improvement on Rubywoo.
I would like to state here that there are two different Ririwoos. There is one with the regular MAC BLACK SIGNATURE package as shown above and another in a customized Rihanna package.... its called Riri Hearts and it has about 5 different specially designed Rihanna products( Ririwoo, talk that talk, who's that chick, prepare for pleasure and bad girl riri)
The product looks like this





                   Pretty uhn!? Yes it is!!!
   This is Riri hearts in 'prepare for pleasure'

Back to the Ririwoo gist,these are the products capture for the old ririwoo in black mac package and the new ririwoo in the package displayed above.










YES YOU GOT IT RIGHT! There is NO DIFFERENCE....well except for the containers :p :)
That is all for now. I hope to wake up tomorrow and fall in love with another set of lipsticks so I can share more views with you...hehe!

Thank you always for stopping by and also for your very intelligent comments. I am glad I have smart makeup lovers reading.
Celebrate you all!
:* :* :*



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As a part-beauty blogger and growing MUA,it is not far fetched to spend soo much on beauty products. Its fast becoming a good habit :) yes good! :p
This post should have been up some weeks back but I had challenges with signature creation and other things. Also the products were not captured at the same time,lol! Please bear with me :( still an amateur photographer!
Anyway here are some of the products I added to my bag this season...ENJOY!

MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation in NC50



MAC studio fix fluid contains sunscreen(spf15) which is why I love it. The product is in shade NC50 which is my shade. It is important to state here that this foundation is not perfect for people who have oily skin as it is not oil controlling,so I ought not to use it because of my skin type. A much better alternative would be MAC Matchmaster or prolongwear foundation.
I got this product from Mac store in the U.S see here and shipped down...I sell MAC products by the way :d

MAC Prolongwear concealer in NC45





I use this for my highlighting(eyebrows and under eye) lt is in a shade lighter than my natural skin color so as to give the right effect for highlighting. It's also long wearing(as the name implies)
Purchased from MAC store in US.

REVLON COLORSTAY FOUNDATION in
410 CAPPUCINO



I would do a full review on this product in another post,hopefully very soon.
This is not my shade. I would do their 400 caramel. This shade is best for MAC NW45-47 ladies(MAC's very dark shades). I purchased this particular shade for a friend who is way darker than I am and I decided to use it for blogging purposes(just the picture of course)
Contact me on info@therhedblogshop.com for this or more

THE COLOSSAL VOLUM' EXPRESS MASCARA



and The COLOSSAL KAJAL



These two products are by the first makeup brand in the world MAYBELLINE.
ITS TRUE! I absolutely love them especially the kajal,one of the best I have used. The kajal is super soft and it does not leave an irritating smudge,haha. It is just perfect and superb for a smokey eye.
Purchased at the city mall in lagos from a Maybelline beauty rep.
These are their first products in the Nigerian market and as they come up with other products for us,do trust that rhedruby is here with firsthand updates,reviews and information.

SLEEK BLUSH BY 3 in PUMPKIN



Lovely product. Very pigmented. Nice matte finish. It has 3 fabulous colors Lantern, Squash and P Pie.
Purchased from Casabella at the city mall in ikeja,Nigeria.

SLEEK FACE CONTOUR KIT in dark



Another lovely product from sleek. I do not really care for the highlighter,feel its just 'off',lol! The pressed powder is really lovely though and I would definately re-purchase the whole product just for it.
Purchased from see here

REVLON PHOTOREADY PERFECTING PRIMER



This product has a very chemical smell and should not be used by people who have allergies to strong smell.
It softens the face and i think its a nice face primer especially for setting the face for editorial or runway makeup.
I would not get this product again for MY PERSONAL USE. Colorstay primer is next on my personal makeup purchase list.
Purchased from the beauty section of amazon website.

SIGMA F40 LARGE ANGLED CONTOUR BRUSH





This is one of the must have brushes in your makeup brush collection. It has super soft bristles and a very lovely handle. I use it for my contouring and mostly with powder products. Sometimes I use it to apply some color on my cheeks(blush) ITS AMAZINGGGGGG!
Contact me on info@therhedblogshop.com for this or more

SIGMA E55 EYE SHADING BRUSH



This brush is quite similar to the E.L.F eyeshadow 'C' brush but it is softer and a bit smaller than the E.L.F brush.
It packs on product really well and I use it to put on products on my eyelids. It blends in the product really well and gives a nice effect and near perfect finish. GO GET YOURS NOW!

REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS LIPSTICK in Va Va Violet



If you are a dare devil like me that loves to go bold on the lips,you would fall in love with this lipstick. It gives you that confidence to take on the world *giggles*.
I love its creme finish but I do not like the 'I dnt know what to call you' smell it has. One cannot really place it.
Asides that it definately is a killer lipstick.
Here is a product swatch



Hit the revlon website to get yours here or place a custom order; Contact me on info@therhedblogshop.com for this or more

Love you all for always stopping by
Have a great weekend!

by itunity

Hey lovely people...I am soooo sorry for going 'off' for a while please forgive my blogging sins,lol! Anyways do hope you have been having an amazing time doing ya thing..
Talking about airbrush makeup today and I do hope I dnt bore you...hahahhaha...hardly!


Airbrush makeup is makeup sprayed onto the skin using an airbrush instead of being applied with sponges, brushes, fingers(i do not like this method tho) or other methods. Its kinda popular in film, theater, and sunless tanning; though there are some designed for personal use, usually smaller and work at a lower pressure than those(airbrushes) used in industrial applications. Brands I am familiar with are Temptu,Dinair, vogue air, luminess...all are foreign and non nigerian brands,the only nigerian brand I am familiar with is Barbara & 1923. Kudos!
Here is what the airbrush makeup machine looks like



















It comes with an airbrush gun, a compressor and the makeup product(foundation,blusher,highlighter etc)
The gun looks lik this














The gun has the nozzle(where the product comes out whilst spraying) the cup(where u pour/mix the product) and the trigger(i.e control)
            
HOW IT WORKS
Airbrush makeup artists will either use a circular motion or forward-back motion with the airgun when applying foundation. Both dual-action and single-action airbrushes can be used for airbrushing makeup and require slightly different techniques.






A dual-action airbrush allows the user to control airflow by depressing the trigger with the index finger and drawing it backwards. This draws air from the compressor. The further the trigger is depressed, the more makeup is released. The advantage of using a dual-action airbrush is that one can use the air as a guide before allowing makeup to pass through the nozzle. Air is also used to dry the makeup after application. Makeup is also mixed in the cup by allowing a small amount of air to flow into it, thereby mixing two pigments. This technique is known as 'back-bubbling'...english  ehh lol!

A single-action airbrush is generally considered easier to use because depressing the trigger releases a fixed ratio of makeup to air. However, in order to achieve different levels of coverage and detail the nozzle has to be changed between applications.


















Airbrush makeup artist argue that it provides flawless coverage (sheer or opaque), by minimizing skin imperfections while giving skin a beautifully natural looking finished result
Unlike traditional makeup (where you rub makeup into your skin), airbrushing sprays a fine mist, so the makeup "sits evenly" on your skin.
I do not totally agree with this because traditional foundation is more opaque, and has a richer coverage. Also, the fact that the finish is in 'hand'-blending, you can work the product into skin; in all the nooks and crannys,lol! You get to be more involved, more detailed; traditional foundation is more flexible when it comes to building up or sheering down coverage, which gives the artist more control over the final outcome. Gbam! LOL!
This is my opinion though you can try it out,you can order on ebay or amazon.I do not plan on getting an airbrush....too addicted to my brushes and sponges.hehehehe.

Love you all for stopping by.
Celebrate yall :*



by itunity