A Little Bit Impassioned.


I have fallen in love. With a lipstick shade.

I received this beauty from the gorgeous Vicky after winning her giveaway a few weeks ago. I had heard about MAC's Impassioned long ago from girlies in the blogging community and how much they loved it, and I was always unusually drawn to it at MAC counters. It is the perfect lip colour; bright, vibrant, exotically pink, but best of all, it comes in my favourite finish; the Amplified Creme.

I have jumped on the statement colour bandwagon, if you've read my Upping the Amp post, you'll know why. I have acquired an alarming number of bright pinks recently, MAC's Viva Glam Nicki and Watch Me Simmer have become firm favourites in my collection. But Impassioned... Well. It is in a whole other league.

It adds a certain oomph, and it is a colour that so unusual and showstopping that I just kind of melt a little bit when I whip off the lipstick lid. Sad I know. Does anyone else do this when they see a colour they love? I really hope it isn't just me.

I applied this colour using a lip brush, which I find to be so much better than just applying from the bullet. I find that it looks much cleaner and precise and lasts a lot longer too. The Amplified Creme finish is also a long lasting finish, kind of glossy and kind of creamy, and doesn't dry my lips out like the dreaded Satin or Matte's from MAC do. Rejoice!

I absolutely adore that this shade is an Amplified finish. It really stays on all day and doesn't budge! I wore this lipstick out to dinner with my boyfriend recently to a Michelin starred restaurant, ate 9 courses, NINE!, drank wine, and only re-applied once, post meal. What! Amazing. This is most definitely my new favourite lip product. I see it being permanently tattooed onto my lips in the summer months!

What do you think of Impassioned? What is your favourite lip colour?
:)

24 comments :

  1. I love this with your blonde hair, such a fun colour x

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  2. Love the post! This is definitely next on my list- have so many pinks but one more couldn't hurt! :)

    Emily x

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  3. I've seen this lots on blogs recently but I just do not understand how I didn't see it before when browsing at MAC counters! It's so gorgeous and I think I need this in my life - I love bright lips for summer xx

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  4. Such a nice colour, I asked my mother to pick it up in duty free because she's currently in America but they didn't have it so she said she got something similar, cant wait to see what it is. I may still have to run out and buy it, it looks amazing with blonde hair! x

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  5. well now you have gone and added another lippie to my wish list lol great shade on you hunny :)

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  6. This lipstick looks amazing on your skin tone. Great post hun.

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  7. Looks so good on you! I have impassioned but I don't think it suits me that much so I bought girl about town and love it as an alternative! I love bright lipsticks. Your hair is gorgeous and I love your necklace too! :) x

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  8. Lipstick looks beautiful!
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    xxx

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  9. that is a beautiful colour. I love partyline by MAC, it is as dark as I dare to go, but def suits be better than the brighter shades...it is sort of a gorgeous berry/plum sort of tone. lovely stuff! you look lovely in that top pic also, xx

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  10. I need it! I bought a Barry M lipstick the other day and I think its a dupe for girl about town but i'm still investigating!!

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  11. the colour suits you so well and you're such a beaut :) love it on you! wish
    I could rock such bright colours >.<

    xoxo FlirtingwithFashion

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  12. I think this shade is beautiful and it really suits you! My favourite lipstick is the Mac Lazy Day from the To The Beach collection xx

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  13. I just did a 'Top 5 MAC Lipsticks' post and this was in there! It is an amazing shade, I wear it all the time! It certainly brightens up a face, you look lovely! Xx.

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  14. Gorgeous! Not much beats an amazing new lipstick! And don't worry, you're not alone - I get that feeling too! :)

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  15. the first pic is amazing!

    have a great day!!!
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  16. I think it looks great on you and it's a gorgeous colour but I doubt I'd be able to pull it off, I'm more of a creme cup / lovelorn typa gal

    xx

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  17. Impassioned is actually one of my favourite lippies EVER. SUch an amazing colour, and even when it starts to fade off a bit you're left with a beautiful stain on the lips. I'm impassioned about impassioned. Boomboom.

    S xx
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  18. This color suits u so well :)

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  19. This is one of my favourite blogs ever. :D So happy when you update.
    THat colour looks amazing on you- I'm very tempted to run out and buy it myself!!

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  20. gorgeous lipstick, looks great on you :) xx

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  21. aww well done kitten really suits you sweetie, I really adore this shade and I think if it looks good (which is does) than why the hell not. I real, really want Hello Sailor! Have you seen it? looks lush! x

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  22. I don't know if my next lipstick should be impassioned OR saint germain! Do you think the saint germain would be too paley/pinky for me?!? Thoughts on twitter if your free! I also have a goodie bag for you I'll be giving it to Julie tomorrow.

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