The review: Mac stereo rose

It seems like Mac Stereo Rose Mineralize skinfinsh has been everywhere ever since it's initial launch just less than 10 years ago. It's been hyped up on nearly every major beauty blog from here to Timbuktu, and I can certainly see why. But here's the problem; it's one of those damn limited edition special hero products. 

After being temporarily released in several collections in the past few years, it launched once more on Thursday within the Fantasy of Flowers collection. I was determined to pick it up this time around and not miss my window yet again. Did I need it? Nope. Did I want it? Ooooh yes. So I got up on Thursday morning, pounced on my computer and prepared to finally get my hands on the infamous Stereo Rose. Unfortunately I wasn't the only one; by 11am it had sold out. After finally picking it up from my local store, I can say I am definitely not disappointed. Used as a blush, this skinfinish is basically just stunning. With shimmer (not glitter or sparkle!) and a peachy pink tone, it really is the ultimate example of makeup porn. As I have pale skin, I'm careful not to use it too heavily as it can look a little overboard, but used lightly it's unbelievably gorgeous. 

Although it's sold out online, my local store had a fair few so it's definitely worth checking around. Let's just hope (for all our sakes) Mac finally wakes up and makes this a part of their permanent collection! 

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Mac 'Rebel' Lipstick: The Review

 Well, what can I say? Mac 'Rebel' lipstick has become a bit of a cult buy amongst beauty lovers. 

Now, for me, any Mac lipstick I pick up I am (usually) bound to love, but this one is pretty special. I got my hands on it a couple of weeks ago in Selfridges, and as soon as I got it home I had a little try-on and fell completely head over heels with the gorgeously rich luxe colour. 

When you actually look at the colour, it looks like a gothy purpley red colour, but when you put it onto lips it transforms into this beautiful hot pinky/dark purple colour which is unexpected. Perfect for night-time glam, I can't say enough good things about this one. And because it's Mac, you already know its ability to moisturise the lips and go on like a dream is a given. 

One thing I would point out it that because it is a darker colour, the colour can tend to bleed (especially after having a drink or eating), so I would advise picking up a lip-liner to keep it in place. I chose one of Topshop's as it was affordable and a good colour match (I can't actually see a colour name on the pencil, but I THINK from looking on the website that it is 'deception'). 

So there we have it, one cult lipstick with very very pretty results. 

This lipstick was featured in my February favourites. Click here to have a look at what else made the cut this month! 

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