Friday 22 January 2016

MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande

The latest celebrity to put their name to the MAC Viva Glam charity project is Ariana Grande. The collection of two products launched yesterday on the MAC website, and will be on counters in the UK from the 4th February. Having seen pictures of the products (and the almost BLACK looking lipstick!) I was really intrigued by the colour choices...

I managed to get my hands on a set to show you all today - let me know what you think and if you'd wear them?! Read on for a full review & swatches...
If you don't know about the MAC Viva Glam products, the entire RRP (minus VAT) goes towards helping people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, so if you're going to treat yourself to a lipstick, you can do so knowing your money is going to a great cause. Seeing as there's nothing quite like a brand new box-fresh MAC lipstick (oh, the smell of it... my guilty pleasure!) it makes treating yourself to every single Viva Glam product that MAC bring out pretty tempting!
For their collaboration with Ariana Grande, they have released one lipstick and one lipglass. The lipstick is a deep, matte plum shade that looks pretty scary in the bullet (as I said before, it looks straight up black in the product shots!) but once applied it's really quite beautiful. Yes, it's quite a gothic, dark look but if you like a statement lip then it's definitely a good one! Sometimes purple lipstick can look very questionable, but this is the right tone of berry that is still flattering. The texture is really nice; impressively easy to apply and comfortable for a matte finish.
The lipglass is the polar opposite to the lipstick - a sheer pale pink with lots of glitter. I have to say I had hoped for a little more pigment from this one, but it actually looks really cool layered over the top of the lipstick (as I've shown below) and I think I'll get a lot of wear out of this layering it over more neutral lipsticks too.
All in all, I'm a big fan of both of these! The lipstick is £15.50 and the gloss is £14.50, available now on the MAC website and on counters from 4th February! Will any of you be picking one or both of these up?!

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  1. I really want the lipstick! Is so pretty! But now you also made me want the gloss! They look incredible together!

    Lena's Petals xx

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  2. I'm usually not a fan of gloss, but I agree with you - it does look great layered!

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  3. I loved this, I'm so glad you did this review, as I really wanted to know what its like. I love that its such a good cause to where the money goes too and I love Ariana Grande too. The colours look really nice, really enjoyed this post :)

    Mi x
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  4. The lipstick is such a great statement colour, I think I prefer it matt. But I like the lipgloss on it's own XX

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  5. I love the layered look, amazing! It really brings out the colour of the lipstick xxx
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  6. That lipstick look beautiful! I've been enjoying a dark lip this winter so I must add this to my collection! xx

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  7. I love how the lipstick looks with the gloss; it has such a pretty shine. :]

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  8. That colour is amazing! I'm totally loving purple colours at the moment! I wouldn't have thought of putting the gloss over the lipstick either, can defo get your money's worth from it by layering colours

    Sophie xoxo

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  9. I REALLY want the liptick! It's gorgeous. I would pass on the gloss, I already have one that's similar also from Mac.

    Mónica xx
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  10. Love the look of the lipstick! Looks so pretty especially for this time of year xx

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  11. This is such a nice shade! I love vampy lipsticks for winter x

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  12. After seeing these swatches I'm super tempted by the lipstick, I expected it to be way darker but it looks lovely! I can definitely justify treating myself when the money I'm parting with is going to a great cause! x

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  13. I guess the lipstick would be way darker than anything I´d ever really wear.

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  14. I love the look of these together.

    Jess x
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  15. Defo need to get my hands on both of these when they're released, reckon they'll go quickly!x


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  16. The lipstick looks amazing! I wish I had the confidence to wear a dark berry lip. X

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  17. I think the lipstick looks incredible!

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  18. I have literally just ordered this lipstick! I am so excited for it to arrive even more so after seeing these swatches! I was going to buy the lipglass so I had the set but decided against it as I'm not overly keen on lipgloss. I always love how it looks on other people but I just can't deal with how it feels on my lips haha!

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  19. I love statement lipsticks. I have MAC Media - do you think this deep berry is similar or different enough for it to be worthwhile for me to purchase? X

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  21. This lipstick is stunning - I love dark plum shades so this is definitely going onto my wishlist.
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  22. I have to say that the lipstick is stunning, even if it does look scary in the tube. This could be more about the newer, sexier Ariana Grande. The lip glass on the other hand is definatly something I would pair with old school girlie girl AG. Both beautiful products none the less :)
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  23. I cannot get enough of this colour its gorgeous! such a beautiful plum

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  24. I absolutely love the colour of the lipstick - i got my hands on it the other week and its so pretty!

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  25. These both look amazing, I love both colours so much.

    Lucy xoxo
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  26. Love the dark lipstick! I've been trying to wear more dark colors like that one. I'm definitely going to check this out next time I'm at Mac.

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  27. Love the colors!
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  28. i like the idea of layering the two but even the lipstick on its own looks beautiful !

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  29. Oh my gosh, these MAC Ariana Grande lip products are to die for! It's like bad girl lipstick vs. good girl lipglass! Really tempted to get the lipstick though. :)

    Olivia x
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  30. I don't think I'd be able to pull the lipstick off but wow it looks amazing! Em xx

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  31. Ok now I'm ordering it.. I've been toying with it since I got the email earlier. Soo good to see real swatches, was a little worried it would be jet black. All for a good cause, that's a good enough excuse x

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  32. I'm so torn on if I want one of these or not! On one hand it's supporting a great cause, but I can't decide if I would actually wear either of them enough to justify the purchase. They both are beautiful though, MAC always has to tempt me with their releases it seems :s

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  33. So perfect for the winter season!

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  34. Idon't like Ariana that much but the shade is amaze!
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  36. I'm not to sure the colour of lipstick is for me, but with the lipgloss layered over the top it's a real winner x

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  37. I don't think I'd be brave enough to sport the lipstick alone, but I much prefer it with the gloss layered over the top! So pretty, but still very daring!

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  38. Oh my... Amazing lippies! Ariana Grande is my idol, I love her. Great blog post :)

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  39. As soon as I go to the UK I will surely pick up the lipstick. It's gorgeous! Thanks for the review Fleur!

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  40. I really like the colour, but I'm afraid that it will be too dark for me :( I've got blonde hair and a pale skintone, so I usually don't wear dark lipstick...

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  41. The lipglass looks so pretty Fleur!
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  42. The lipstick is so nice, loving a dark lip at the moment!

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  43. Oooh love how vampy these are :)

    Sophie x

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  44. I bought the set and it's on the way, I'm so excited! Love the combination but I much prefer the lipglass, it's gorgeous!

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  45. I love the colour of this lipstick, I definitely need to broaden my lipstick collection because I'm always buying nude shades! x

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  46. This isn't available online in Ireland yet which is driving me crazy but as soon as it is I'm totally buying both. I adore the colours and just know I'll get so much use out of them x

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  47. Wow, I love how there is two different shades, but they can also be used together :D

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  48. Literally purchased the lipstick the minute I got the email about it finally being released! I don't own any extremely dark lipsticks, and as I'm a fan of both MAC and Ariana, it just seemed obvious to me that I should purchase it! Cannot wait to try it out! :) x

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  49. That lipstick is so gorgeous:) I really want to get my hands on that!!!

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  50. Even though I don't usually wear lipgloss I definitely prefer the light pink shade, so cute!

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  51. What a lovely shade. I much prefer the dark one but I'm probably not bold enough to wear it haha!

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  52. The lipstick is so gorgeous, but the colour is so, so deep - I love dark purple and burgundy lipsticks, but I find this colour somewhat scary. That being said, I'd love to try it out myself to see if it'd suit me :D
    Thank you for the swatches, we can't really tell what the colours look like without them, that's very helpful :)

    Julia xx
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  53. I love both shades, will check them out! The lipstick is especially nice.

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  54. Beautiful color for that lipstick - looks like it would benefit from a liner beforehand, though. :)

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  55. I have to say I prefer the lipglass.. the lipstick looks slightly too scary. I bet it looks lovely on other people though, it suits Ariana :) x

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  56. LOVE the colour of the lipstick, just my sort of thing! X

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  57. Love the combination of those!!

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  58. I have to agree, the lipgloss looks far nicer when layered over the top of the lipstick! The colour is super lovely too!
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  59. The lipglass looks pretty, but I'm not sure I could pull off such a dark shade! I love the look on other people though

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  60. I love how the two combined look! I wish it had come out in Autumn because it looks like a perfect autumn berry lipstick!

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  61. I'm a big fan of dark lip colours that are of a cooler undertone, will definitely be checking this out in stores.

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  62. This looks great! Love this colour but not sure if it's my colour?!

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  63. Pretty colours! First is my favourite!

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  64. The colors are so bold, I can't wait to try them out!
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  65. I would have never thought I would love either of these products but seeing them on they look stunning! I might have to pick these up!

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  66. oh dear....I'm tempted....WAY more tempted than I thought I'd be!!

    Rxx

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  67. Oh I love this type of colored lipstick - it can definitely be patted in for a more subtle look or worn heavily for a bold look! The lipstick also looks beautiful with the gloss layered on top. MAC has really been on it with their collabs!

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  68. The lipglstick looks so pretty over the lipstick... this post is definitley tempting me into to buying both the lipglass and the lipstick! I haven't heard of the viva glam range before but I'm really interested in it now!
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  69. I'm not so keen on the lipstick, I love the shade but I think it's more of an autumn one! However, that lip gloss is divine :-) Definitely going on my wish list and it's for a good cause - win win!
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  70. i really want that lipglass :)

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  71. Such a gorgeous lipstick! I really want it, but I'm unsure if I do at the same time... Will have to see. ^_^

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  72. I wasn't sure when I saw it in the bullet, but on your lips this lipstick is beautiful! It looks even more stunning with the gloss over the top. I think I might have to get them both! x

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  73. I would love to get the lipstick, but MAC products aren't cruelty free :'(

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  74. They both look amazing lip items .... I wish I was into bold lipsticks because that dark purple looks amazing!!! But I am not. On the other hand the lip glass is very pretty and something I will be trying out soon. Great post:)

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  75. Role of the 4th Feb so I can get my hands on this collection, Ariana is a babe!!

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  76. Beautiful collection, I love AG x

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  77. Oh I love these :O But I doubt that I'm brave enough to wear such dark colours :/

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  79. I Love it and i relay want to use this lipstick plz someone tell me how to buy this.
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