If there is one thing I love more than a bold lip, it’s a strikingly bold dark lip and when I first noticed the Mac Smoked Purple Lipstick a few weeks ago, I knew it was for me.
Mac Smoked Purple lipstick
As I am sure I have mentioned before, maybe when I showed you my lipstick collection (that has continued to expand) I mentioned that I so often so nearly buy identical shades of lipstick because I find myself repeatedly falling in love with them.
I browse makeup stands without any kind of self-control and since this observation, I have been much better at reining in my emotions and only buy lipstick when I can be sure I have nothing too similar.
As a regular browser of the sometimes chaotic, sometimes beautifully arranged lipstick stands at MAC counters, plucking out the more unique shades can be a challenge.
If you like a dark autumnal berry lip, the Mac smoked purple lipstick has to be for you, but I would also argue that against your more traditional tones, this one may demand a certain level of confidence as it is very gothic in appearance which won’t suit everyone.
It can also be argued that most lipsticks demand a good matching lip liner, particularly if you want and need that sharp defined edge following application, which is why I also picked up MAC’s Nightmoth lip liner.
These two products together, are quite literally a match made in heaven and the quality of pigment of the two is fantastic, not to mention that once applied, they matte down and don’t budge for hours.
As you know, I like my lip products to last which is fundamentally why I love the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipsticks so much because you can apply and forget.
I created the below look using MAC’s eyeshadow shades, Cut to Fit & Sushi Flower together on my eyes, and of course Mac smoked purple lipstick and nightmoth lipliner on my lips to complete the look.
Have any of you guys tried the Mac smoked purple lipstick and/or Nightmoth lipliner?
Until next time x
P.S For a cheaper alternative, try Topshop’s ‘Depth’ as I would say that’s a fairly good dupe for the Mac’s smoked purple lipstick.
