Good morning, readers! This week’s project is one I’m very excited to get off the ground — what swatch reference guide could be complete without an organized examination of MAC’s lipsticks?
We’ll start with Amplified Cremes. As the name suggests, these are quite pigmented and have a cream finish (shinier than the mattes, but no shimmer or sparkle). They are one of MAC’s more moisturizing options, which (combined with the pigmentation) makes them a frequent favorite. Amplified Creme’s most famous shades are Dubonnet, Cosmo, and Blankety.
All MAC lipsticks are $14 — and don’t throw away your empty tubes. MAC recycles its plastic and glass packaging, and when you bring 6 empty packaging items “Back to MAC,” they’ll trade you a free lipstick (any except Viva Glams, because those are for charity. If you recycle at a freestanding store, you have the additional option of choosing an eyeshadow or lipgloss).
At this time, Show Orchid, Full Fuchsia, Fusion Pink, Neon Orange, and Violetta are pro-only shades — but anyone can buy them, either by visiting a MAC Pro store, or by calling 1-800-387-6707 to order.
MAC Amplified Creme lipsticks: Amplified Cream, Girl About Town, Show Orchid, Chatterbox, Full Fuchsia, Full Fuschia, Impassioned, Fusion Pink, Neon Orange, Morange, Vegas Volt, Dubonnet, Up the Amp, Violetta, Cosmo, Fast Play, Brick-o-la, Brickola, Craving, Dark Side, Blankety, Half N Half
>How do I knooooowww when it's loooooooove….-croons-
god I love amplifieds. I apparently need dark side. That one is realllly pretty. =X And half 'n half. yum, creamy nudey browny pinky GOODNESS. om nom nom.
>Nooo you make me want a few!
>Ohhh this is gonna be a good week - I love MAC's lipsticks so much! Thank you thank you thank you!
>I really really really really want Vegas Volt! Hope I can get it just in time for the Katy Perry concert!
>I love this finish — based on your swatch I think I need to have Vegas Volt!
>thank youuuu, i love amplifieds!!!
>You rock, girl! I've been waiting for these lipstick swatches. Thanks SO much!
>I've been waiting for lipstick swatches!! Yay!!!! I already have Brick-o-la and Craving…have had my eye on Cosmo and now a few others:) lol Can't wait for the rest of the lippie swatches:)
>mmmmm …. love em love em love em! Chatterbox, Cosmo and Blankety have been long time faves of mine. When we evacuated from New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina, I made sure these lippies came right along with me! : )
xo
>lovee the fact you swatch!
I love your website! I recently bought Morange and I really love the amplified finish and this color! I have a review here, maybe someone will be interested
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http://cosme411.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-and-swatches-mac-morange.html
I bought it and when i wear it i get so much compliment:) it’s awesome