MAC's Sheen Supreme lipstick in 'Ultra Darling' -£16.50
I always have similar problems when I'm writing make-up reviews because I really feel like make-up is very personal and subjective. Everyone has completely different opinions when it comes to make-up and I sometimes wonder if there's much I can say which would be of any use to anyone. There's more to life than lipstick, after-all. Saying that, I do really like this lipstick and it feels pretty good to put this on in the morning before I go and tackle real-life stuff. Makes me feel more put together than I actually am. I feel like a kick-ass business woman even though I'm just going to school or out to get a chai latte. That's the most important thing you need to know about MAC's Ultra Darling: it makes you feel like you could become the CEO of a major corporation. Okay, so that might be a slight exaggeration but this is one empowering lipstick.
When it comes to lipstick, I tend to lean more towards the matte end of the spectrum but Ultra Darling is the complete opposite of that and, surprisingly, I love it. I got it for my birthday in August from a friend and have been wearing it at least a few times a week ever since. It's a very wearable, everyday shade of medium pink with no shimmer or anything. The 'sheen supreme' formula makes it lovely and moisturising and although it isn't as long-lasting as a matte lipstick, it still lasts for a good couple of hours before you need to top-up. Unlike a lot of glossy lipsticks, this one doesn't slide all over my face and my hair doesn't stick to it which is definitely a bonus. Overall, I really like this lipstick. There's not much more I can say: it's a lipstick.
Lots of love, Cat
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