Sunday, March 6, 2011

Viva Glam Gaga II Swatch Review for WOC / Women of Color

Welcome back loves!
This review is on MACs Viva Glam Gaga 2 lipstick and lustre glass.

Getting right into it, I very much like this lipstick, however, it isn't a "must have". Why? Because MAC has comparable nude toned lipsticks in their regular collection.
Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lustre Glass, Fashion Whim and Overindulgence Cremesheen's
Below are a few lipstick colors that are in the "nude" family including Gaga 2 ( some with beige undertones and some wiht pink).
 In looking at the swatches you can see that Viva Glam Gaga 2 isn't like any of the other colors. This is good! Of all the colors I swatched above, Gaga 2, a neutral beige, is most comparable to Siss, a golden beige.
As with most of my nude toned lipsticks (aside from Touch), I have to work with Gaga 2 to make it look appealing. For ladies within my color range ( NW45/ Bobbi Brown Almond 7/ Revlon Photoready in Cappuccino) and darker, we definitely cannot wear this color by itself. It needs to be toned down. I use a brown lip liner (often times MACs Chestnut or Sephora's Chic Choco lip liner) 
MACs Chestnut Lip liner andViva Glam Gaga II (no lustre glass) 
MACs Chestnut lip liner and Viva Glam Gaga II Lipstick partnered with its Lustre Glass
The Lustre glass partners very well with the lipstick. I only apply it sparingly as too much of this color will not be flattering (with the lipstick).
Gaga 2 Lustre Glass Swatched next to the lipstick
Of my lip gloss collection, the Gaga 2 Lustreglass is most comparable to MACs Fashion Whim Cremesheen. Being that it's a cremesheen it has a different formula than the Lustreglass.

Final Thoughts:

If you are willing to work with it, Viva Glam Gaga 2 is a very nice lipstick. The lustre glass nicely compliments the lipstick as well.

Because MAC has so many nude toned lipstick colors, owning Viva Glam Gaga 2 isn't a must! It just isn't.  You can create very similar looks with Siss.
Siss pared with MACs Chestnut Lipliner and Fashion Whim Cremesheen
The main advantage in purchasing this lipstick is that 100% of your money will be invested in a good cause. If you own this or have any commentary in general, please share your thoughts with me!


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