MAC Fanfare lipstick is the latest addiction to my collection and is one I chose from a blogger competition win. I had swatched it a few times in the Covent Garden store and decided that as I wanted it, I might as well ask for it with my win.
My growing collection of MAC lipsticks consists mainly of pinks such as Angel, Creme Cup and Viva Glam V so it is probably not that surprising that I have added Fanfare and love the look of Lovelorn, Syrup and Please Me - none of which I have bought (yet).
Fanfare is best described as being a light salmon pink shade lipstick with a slight coral undertone. You will find this lipstick in amongst those with a cremesheen finish. So texture wise it is really creamy formula which is quite smooth when applied as it glides right across your lips leaving behind a wonderful shade of pink.
The one thing I dislike about Creme Cup as a cremesheen finish is that if you have dry patches on your lips, it clings to them, so I can only wear it or feel comfortable wearing it when my lips are in really good condition.
Texture wise Fanfare is smooth and pigmented and on me it has a staying power of around 3 hours before it begins to fade, but as with any product like this, I am one of those people who applies lipstick regularly throughout the day. During those three hours it is more than likely that I will have had copious glasses of water and probably 1-2 cups of green tea, so for a 3 hour stay, I think it is actually quite good.
As a shade, it is one that I really really love. It looks lovely on its own or with a gloss over the top, something else from MAC which I am a bit of a sucker for. I personally feel this is a daytime lipstick and it is one I wear for work all the time, though for an evening, you could wear it as it is buildable.
My growing collection of MAC lipsticks consists mainly of pinks such as Angel, Creme Cup and Viva Glam V so it is probably not that surprising that I have added Fanfare and love the look of Lovelorn, Syrup and Please Me - none of which I have bought (yet).
Fanfare is best described as being a light salmon pink shade lipstick with a slight coral undertone. You will find this lipstick in amongst those with a cremesheen finish. So texture wise it is really creamy formula which is quite smooth when applied as it glides right across your lips leaving behind a wonderful shade of pink.
The one thing I dislike about Creme Cup as a cremesheen finish is that if you have dry patches on your lips, it clings to them, so I can only wear it or feel comfortable wearing it when my lips are in really good condition.
Texture wise Fanfare is smooth and pigmented and on me it has a staying power of around 3 hours before it begins to fade, but as with any product like this, I am one of those people who applies lipstick regularly throughout the day. During those three hours it is more than likely that I will have had copious glasses of water and probably 1-2 cups of green tea, so for a 3 hour stay, I think it is actually quite good.
As a shade, it is one that I really really love. It looks lovely on its own or with a gloss over the top, something else from MAC which I am a bit of a sucker for. I personally feel this is a daytime lipstick and it is one I wear for work all the time, though for an evening, you could wear it as it is buildable.
Priced at £15.50 it is quite pricey in my opinion but it is a lovely lipstick and I like the shade, plus I won it and I am super chuffed with it.
What MAC lipsticks do you love?
Totally in love with that colour - think I need this in my life too.
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Always love a win! Mac lipsticks tend to last forever too so even more of a bonus!
ReplyDeleteI would love to add this to my collection. what a gorgeous colour <3
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour!
ReplyDeleteI've just picked up faux, vegas vault, and mileys viva glam. I did look at fanfare, lovely colour.
ReplyDeletelovely color!! I have never swatched this before, I'll keep an eye out for it!
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That's a great colour and three hours staying power is not bad at all. I think it is a bit expensive for me though.
ReplyDeleteA lovely colour, although I don't usually wear lipstick
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful colour!
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What a pretty colour!!
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What a gorgeous shade! =D
ReplyDeleteA lovely shade and a brilliant brand, but I know what you mean if your lips aren't free of dry skin lipstick can look awful especially darker shades :)
ReplyDeleteMac products , you can't go wrong with them.The lipstick colour looks great.
ReplyDeleteI cant remember which shade i have but i do love my MAC products.
ReplyDeleteThis lippy looks gorgeous.
I don't have any Mac makeup but my 16 year-old daughter loves it and I know that it's great quality.
ReplyDeleteMAC colours are great. I do love this one, but no lipsticks last on me more than about 20 minutes!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely steer clear of the creme based one - I have trouble finding anything to stay on my lips for more than 20 minutes!!
ReplyDeleteMy bestmate loves the lipsticks from Mac she says they are fab.
ReplyDeleteLove this colour, looks fabulous. I'm a bit sick of MAC putting their prices up all of the time, I remember when these were a tenner!! xxx
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise this had such a coral tone to it! I love the look of Syrup too xx
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i would so love to be able to get away with relish tone like this but i have yet to find me a colour .. i will take a look at their range next time though x
ReplyDeleteI'm a Mac lipstick fan, the only problem is I always forget their names so can never remember what I've already got. Good colour you've chosen there.
ReplyDeleteLovely colour - I prefer more natural colours
ReplyDeleteNot sure if it would suit me but it looks like a really lovely colour :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous, vibrant shade. I do love MAC's packaging, too.
ReplyDelete*whispers* I have never owned a Mac lipstick!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a Mac lipstick fan but I do love the colour.
ReplyDeleteI adore MAC lipsticks, I have well over 40 of them! This one is gorgeous and actually one I am yet to get xxx
ReplyDeleteI don't have any :-( I am not a big lipstick fan; lipgloss is more of my thing
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous colour. I wear lipbalm but even I could be swayed by that colour!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful color, not sure if I have this in my collection, but if I don't, I must have it!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous shade! I haven't bought any MAC lipsticks the longest time x
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