This spring, your local MAC store has a collection of lipsticks called Huggable lipcolour. This is a new limited-edition formula of lipsticks that is a shiny and semi-sheer formula that really stick to the lips. Although MAC claims that they can last “up to 6 hours” I’ve found that the really aren’t more lasting than your average lipstick. In fact, because they’re so shiny and moisture-rich, I find that they are more prone to wear off on coffee mugs and spoons.
Despite average wear, they are above-average lipsticks and probably one of my favourite formulas to date. The colours are nicely pigmented and one coat of the lipstick has a more sheer layer of colour, while additional coats can provide and almost-opaque finish.
What I really love is that the formula is moisturizing and easy to wear – a must in this weather – and the shade selection is very nice. There’s also no frostiness or overwhelming shimmer which is amazing – in fact the shade selection is a definite bonus. I love it when companies come out with a limited shade selection but work on creating lots of shades that are flattering to a wide range of skin tones. The formula is quite thick and this lipstick doesn’t have as much slip as some moisturizing options, but this is definitely one of the better moisturizing lipsticks that’s come out on the market recently. I did find that it made my lips more moisturized over time – which meant that I kept on using it.
MAC also says that this gives the appearance of “sculpted lips” and I definitely agree with that. Does anyone remember Leighton Meester’s lips on Gossip Girl? Remember how they were always so shiny and perfectly defined with pigment? That is the sort of look this lipstick gives me, and I love it. I wear it without a lip liner and am happy reapplying it frequently throughout the day.
Colours are:
- Touché: Light beige (Cream)
- Fresh & Frisky: Soft neutral peach (Cream)
- Cherry Glaze: Orange red (Cream)
- Out For Passion: Soft warm rose (Cream)
- Love Beam: Mid-tone warm pink (Cream)
- What A Feeling!: Mid-tone cool pink (Cream)
- Feeling Amorous?: Mid-tone fuchsia (Cream)
- Red Necessity: Deep warm wine (Cream)
- Commotion: Deep cool plum (Cream)
- Rich Marrón: Mid-tone nude (Cream)
- Rusty: Deep auburn (Cream)
Pick it up at MAC stores for $24.
