MAC Cosmetics

Professional

Smoky party glam on gorgeous Alena.

Products:
– Guerlain Meteorites primer
– Dior Makeup Backstage primer, Diorshow mascara
– Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation
– Nars Radiant Creamy concealer
– KVD Vegan Beauty loose setting powder
– Make Up Forever sculpting powder, Mist & Fix setting spray
– Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer
– Milani Luminoso baked blush
– NYX Cosmetics Epic Ink eyeliner, Wonder contour stick, white Slide-On eyeliner, contour palette, Strobe of Genius highlighter palette, suede nude lipliner
– Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 eyeshadow palette
– MAC Cosmetics Soft Ocre paintpot, Lust lipglass, Smolder Eye Kohl eyeliner
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow pomade in Ash Brown
– Ardell Wispies lashes.

(Disclaimer: I do have Alena’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)

MAC Velvet Teddy VS. Wet’n’Wild Bare It All

My first ever lipstick and makeup product was MAC’s famous Velvet Teddy matte lipstick. This flattering nude shade has been lusted over by beauty lovers for years, and other makeup brands have tried to come out with their own spin on this product.

The closest alternative that was discovered a few years ago to this product, is the Wet’n’Wild’s 902C Bare It All matte lipstick. They’re pretty much the same product, formula and longevity-wise! The shade is described as a “deep-tone beige” on the MAC’s official website. The pricing comparison is $24 vs. $3.

Get MAC’s Velvet Teddy here.
Get Wet’n’Wild’s 902C Bare It All here.

Have you tried this Wet’n’Wild dupe or do you prefer the original? Have you found other dupes to this color? Let me know in the comments below!

Sunshine & Gems

Model Morgan Emily for a shoot with Jennifer Peters.

Product highlights:
– MAC Cosmetics Bronze bronzer, Doublegleam highlighter, Melba blush, clear Lipglass
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Dark Brown Brow Wiz & Brow Gel, Soft Glam eyeshadow palette.

(Disclaimer: I do have Morgan’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)

Red Lips, Always

Beautiful Ashley!

Products:
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette, brow powder duo in Taupe
– M·A·C Cosmetics ProLongwear Concealer, StudioFix powder, Russian Red lipstick
– BECCA Cosmetics Moonstone highlighter
– Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer
– Maybelline New York Superstay 24H foundation.

(Disclaimer: I do have Ashley’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)

The Brows Though

Smoky party glam on gorgeous Alena Sergeevna.

Products:
– Dior Backstage primer, Diorshow mascara
– Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation
– NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy concealer
– MAKE UP FOR EVER sculpting powder, Mist & Fix setting spray
– Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer
– Milani Luminoso baked blush
– NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink eyeliner, Wonder contour stick, white Slide-On eyeliner, Contour Palette, Strobe of Genius highlighter palette, Suede nude lipliner
– Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked Basics 2 eyeshadow palette
– M·A·C Cosmetics Soft Ocre paintpot, Lust lipglass, Smoulder Eye Kohl eyeliner
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow pomade in Ash Brown
– Ardell Beauty Wispies lashes.

(Disclaimer: I do have Alena’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)

Evening Bronze

Evening bronze look on Jessica.

Products:
– MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD foundation, cream concealer palette, translucent loose & pressed powders, lip pencil & lip palette, Smoky Lash mascara, single eyeshadows, Mist and Fix setting spray
– MAC Cosmetics Canada Bronze bronzer
– Milani Luminoso blush
– NYX Professional Makeup Strobe of Genius highlighter palette
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Book
– Physicians Formula Eye Booster liquid eyeliner pen.

(Disclaimer: I do have Jessica’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)

Thirsty

Products: 
– M·A·C Cosmetics Studio Fix foundation, Pro Longwear concealer, Studio Fix powder, Double Gleam highlighter
– NYX Professional Makeup Angel Veil primer, matte bronzer
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow
– Jeffree Star Cosmetics Thirsty palette.

All About MAC’s VIVA GLAM Lipsticks

In 2019, MAC Cosmetics celebrated the 25th anniversary of the MAC VIVA GLAM campaign, which has become a piece of beauty history. MAC was started by Frank Angelo and Frank Toskan in 1994 in reaction to the AIDS crisis. “We developed a great lipstick color we called VIVA GLAM,” said Toskan. “This little lipstick gave people dignity and saved lives.”

Since 1994, MAC VIVA GLAM has raised more than $500,000,000 USD, partnering with local organizations to ensure that help reaches those who need it most. In particular, those affected by AIDS are being helped through various services while researching and developing further into the symptoms, causes, and treatments of it.

Over the years, VIVA GLAM lipstick campaigns have included celebrities such as RuPaul, Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and more.

In 2020, as part of MAC VIVA GLAM’s recent $10,000,000 USD donation, local organizations are providing essential healthcare services and preparing and delivering nutritious meals to vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19.

Currently, there are 3 shades of the VIVA GLAM lipstick:

– An intense brownish blue-red
– A creamy subdued pinkish beige-mauve
– A muted brownish-plum

(descriptions taken directly from MAC website)

Sources:
MAC Cosmetics
BeautyMatter

Do you own any VIVA GLAM lipsticks? Did you know of this initiative? Have you become inspired to purchase these lipsticks? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below!

Spring

Products:
– MAKE UP FOR EVER single eyeshadows and lip palette
– NYX Professional Makeup Sweet Cheeks blush palette
– MAC Cosmetics Bronze Bronzer
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Palette.

(Disclaimer: I do have Aleis’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)