Today’s post is dedicated to a refreshingly innovative new lipstick release. *MAC Powder Kiss has a color-saturated cushiony texture that glides on like velvet and dries down to a lush, powdery finish. It’s fresh and intriguing and wears like a dream!
*MAC Powder Kiss
I’ve been experimenting with the *MAC Powder Kiss for the past month and am very impressed with the fascinating nature of this lipstick. Although the sueded effect is unmistakable, the actual formula feels bouncy and moisturizing rather than dry and matte.
The pigment can be built to full opacity in a coat or two and it wears evenly and comfortably for 3-4 hours before I feel the need to touch up. The resulting blurred effect lends to a full and plush pout that diffuses light and color in the most interesting of ways.
The *MAC Powder Kiss comes in 16 shades in a balanced range of nudes, pinks, corals and reds…continue scrolling for swatches of every hue in the lineup as well as four of my favorites in action!
What it does: Delivering a romantic blur of soft-focus color, this weightless, moisture-matte lipstick was developed to replicate a backstage technique: blending out edges of matte lipstick for a hazy effect. Its groundbreaking formula contains moisture-coated powder pigments that condition and hydrate lips. The result is the zero-shine look of a matte lipstick with the cushiony, lightweight feel of a balm.
How to use: Gently buff away dry and flaky skin for soft and smooth lips. For ultimate smoothness and moisture, prime the entire lip and lip edges. Apply the lipstick directly to lips to achieve an effortless blurred look.
// THE FULL LOOK // The theme of this look is “effortless.” From formula to wear time, everything in this little menagerie applies easily and lasts for hours on end.
- *LAWLESS Woke Up Like This Foundation in Sahara: This clean foundation yields immediate medium coverage that is buildable to full in mere seconds while still looking like a second skin. The demi-matte finish takes on a dewy glow after awhile, for skin that looks natural yet perfected.
- Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer #6: Just a quick swipe in my orbital region, buffed out with the attached sponge applicator and my under eye region is bright and even.
- Charlotte Tilbury Bronze and Glow Medium/Dark: Every time I wear this particular bronzer (which is frequently, I might add), someone asks me the details! The deep brown works well to contour and add warmth and the glowing persimmon highlighter acts as a blush on my medium, olive-toned skin. I never want to be without this breezy and effective duo!
- Charlotte Tilbury Palette of Pops in Supersonic Girl : Sadly, upon publishing date, the warmer version of this palette is sold out across the Internet. I hope that it is soon replenished but in the meanwhile, I think you’ll find the same satisfaction with the rosy neutral Stars in Your Eyes Palette …it has similar tones and just as many radiant and shimmery options.
- *Decorte Dip in Glow : I forgot how much I adore this colorless pearl cream illuminator…applied to the high points of the face, it lends a glorious glow that works well with all complexions.
Swatches of the Charlotte Tilbury Palette of Pops in Supersonic Girl in direct sunlight.
The following images reflect all products in action in afternoon sunlight…
Style notes.
// STYLE NOTES //
- Striped button-down: Clean, classic and easy, this particular style gets plenty of wear all year long.
- Reformation cutoff shorts: I will be wearing these with tights come cooler weather…they fit like a glove while remaining entirely comfortable.
- Gold hoops: Always on my ears. So simple.
Bottom Line: I hope you enjoyed this overview of the gorgeous and innovative *MAC Powder Kiss as well as a complete on-location look. Will you be trying the formula? Which shade speaks to you? Do tell!