The Red Of All Reds♥

I cannot deny that I love a good red lip. Whether it's glossy, matte or anything in between, I'll wear it. Never had I ever tried mac until lately. Last month, my mum very kindly surprised me when she bought me a Mac lipstick from the Charlotte Olympia range, and more specifically, the shade Starlett Scarlet.

As it's from a different range to the original mac lipsticks, the packaging differs from the typical and standard black box it comes in. Instead, the print is on the "playful" side, patterned with lipstick stains, spider webs, eyes and hands, and gives the illusion of an artistic and mysterious lipstick. Personally, I really like the box, it looks quirky and unique, and not to mention that I love to sit it on display.

I'm automatically drawn in with the beauty of the lipstick. The clear, square tube with the gold inside is oh so gorgeous. Personally, I believe the lipstick looks more "highend", "luxurious" and "expensive" rather than the traditional mac lipsticks (although they look super sleek and professional). It's simple yet sophisticated. It also feels extremely satisfying to hold, too.

The colour itself is beyond beautiful. It's a perfect red colour, which is matte, but nowhere near drying. It's matte but still feels really creamy. The red is empowering and daring, and helps lift those confident levels. I own numerous reds, but this one stands out to me, alongside another two or so (maybe it's to do with it's beauty or the fact it's mac, who knows?!) The lasting power is impeccable; it lasts for hours. I can eat and drink, and majority of it is still perfectly in tact.

I truly adore this lipstick. It completes any makeup looks perfectly, and cannot fault it in any way. It's matte, red, creamy, long lasting and doesn't smudge. What else can one ask for?