MAC Punk Couture Collection (December 26, 2013)

[Baby1black]

Happy New Year! I originally planned to go out for New Year's Eve, but then opted to stay in. I still did my makeup and decided to wear Punk Couture. I can't say enough how much I love this lipstick! I outlined my lips with NYX Prune lip pencil then added Punk Couture. It is patchy for me, but I forgive it because of the color. I layered YSL 

39 Pourpre Divin lipstick on top, and then used a lip brush to apply ​

YSL 

47 White Gold Topaze Golden Gloss.​

  My Hautecore and Instigator were delivered on New Year's Eve, so I've now tried all 4 lipsticks. Instigator looks as I expected on me, but I was surprised to find it to be so much darker than Punk Couture. Currant or Vino lip pencils are perfect matches for Instigator. Nightmoth makes it even darker. I was correct in thinking that Punk Couture paired with Currant or Vino pretty much makes Instigator. I really like Hautecouture and it's my second favorite from the collection.

You look so pretty

 

[dcarrington]

OT, how long does it take for any of you to go through one tube of lipstick? I am tempted to try to get a BU of instigator but I want to be wise about it? Would the lipstick go bad if its laying around after a year in brand new condition? I won't wear it every day. Maybe more like twice a week or once a week during the winter months...or maybe even less.

 

[erine1881]

I tried desperately to find my lippies a good, loving home but unfortunately no one was interested in SK and HC. I know what you mean...it pained me to think of them being trashed. Well, at least PC and instigator found themselves a home.

I just someone post right before yours that they missed out on HC.

OT, how long does it take for any of you to go through one tube of lipstick? I am tempted to try to get a BU of instigator but I want to be wise about it? Would the lipstick go bad if its laying around after a year in brand new condition? I won't wear it every day. Maybe more like twice a week or once a week during the winter months...or maybe even less.

As long as you don't open it it'll be fine. Lipsticks don't have an expiration date anyway., so it'll be fine. The vanilla smell may disappear a bit, but it'll be ok. I've got BUs galore of CDN cuz i go thru that like crazy, and I've never had one that's gone rancid, and they've been in my BU bin for well over a year.

 

[miss0annette]

OT, how long does it take for any of you to go through one tube of lipstick? I am tempted to try to get a BU of instigator but I want to be wise about it? Would the lipstick go bad if its laying around after a year in brand new condition? I won't wear it every day. Maybe more like twice a week or once a week during the winter months...or maybe even less.

I don't think I have ever finished a lipstick. So far I am half way through my Sweetie lipstick. That's the most I've ever finished. I don't buy back ups for that reason. Plus, I have so many colors that I try to rotate. Something new and awesome always comes along too. The only lippie I've considered backing up is RRB but I love that color so much. Once I get the chance(I'm jobless right now) I plan on hunting it down.

 

[dcarrington]

I just someone post right before yours that they missed out on HC. As long as you don't open it it'll be fine. Lipsticks don't have an expiration date anyway., so it'll be fine. The vanilla smell may disappear a bit, but it'll be ok. I've got BUs galore of CDN cuz i go thru that like crazy, and I've never had one that's gone rancid, and they've been in my BU bin for well over a year.

Thanks Erine. Good to know. I'll be looking out for a BU of instigator and SS from the MN collection. Those two lippes have captured my heart. .

 

[macmakeupluvr86]

Just want to let all you lovely ladies know you look soooo beautiful in your lippies. I got all mine with back ups except SK I gave that one to a very sweet nurse who took care of me during my hospital stay.

 

[Dolly Snow]

Wearing hautecore and loving it.

 

[MACina]

I got to play with the lippies! And I have to agree PC is pretty patchy... :-/ I've been thinking of purchasing prep+prime lip..-does it really work well on dry lips??






Quote: Originally Posted by Dolly Snow

Wearing hautecore and loving it.

Gorgeous, ladies

 

[AdelieDragon]

I got my

with "Instigator" today - and I have to say that while I did notice it was somewhat patchy, it wasn't as patchy as "Punk Couture." Again, I applied it with no new coat of lip balm so that could explain why, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. "Instigator" is definitely darker on me than "Punk Couture" - it's a deep reddish purple (a more significant amount of red than "Punk Couture") that, in poor/'dark' lighting, can look nearly black.





I only included the second picture above because I feel like it gives a slightly more accurate rendition of the color as it shows up on me. Both pictures were taken in artificial, depressing lighting with my phone so I wouldn't take them -too- seriously. I haven't had a chance to take any good pictures of the lipsticks because NYC is being the typical b*tch with its weather. Yes, I know a lot of 4-season states are experiencing snow but I already hate NYC and this BS weather doesn't help.

Anyway, rant aside, I really like "Instigator"! I don't know if I prefer this one or "Punk Couture" as I still haven't worn "Punk Couture" all over my mouth, or tried the lipsticks on with proper balm prep, but I can safely say I'm happy to own both.

 

[sam bethel]

Yes, I know. It should be trashed; it was of poor quality. If it had applied decently and I just hadn't cared for the colour, I would have put it in the clearance bin or given it away. I've never had a MAC lippie apply like this - there's something wrong with the one I received.

Aw ; (

 

[dcarrington]

I don't think I have ever finished a lipstick. So far I am half way through my Sweetie lipstick. That's the most I've ever finished. I don't buy back ups for that reason. Plus, I have so many colors that I try to rotate. Something new and awesome always comes along too. The only lippie I've considered backing up is RRB but I love that color so much. Once I get the chance(I'm jobless right now) I plan on hunting it down.

Thanks for your insight. I'm loving these lippies so much that I want to always have it in reach. I just started exploring makeup so I so I don't want to have any regrets. I think I'll back up these two lippies for now and take note on how quickly I go thru them.

 

[miss0annette]

Thanks for your insight. I'm loving these lippies so much that I want to always have it in reach. I just started exploring makeup so I so I don't want to have any regrets. I think I'll back up these two lippies for now and take note on how quickly I go thru them.

Awesome! Definitely, if you love them back those babies up.

 

[macmakeupluvr86]

Awesome! Definitely, if you love them back those babies up.

Is RRB from the riri summer collection?

 

[miss0annette]

Is RRB from the riri summer collection?

Yup that's correct.

 

[macmakeupluvr86]

Yup that's correct.

Have you found your b/u yet

 

[iqaganda]

I finally got to try Instigator and PC! Surprising, I like Instigator more than PC.. Why? Because PC is patchy and Instigator applies like HEAVEN! Honestly, I prefer Coloured Raine's Arabian Night than PC. But yet, PC is a nice color to acquire! ^_^

 

[miss0annette]

Have you found your b/u yet

No not yet. I've gotten side tracked by other collections/lippies. :lol:

 

[kirtchik]

Are PC and Arabian nights dupes? I'm debating on getting one- which one do you think applies better and more pigmented, less patchy?

I finally got to try Instigator and PC! Surprising, I like Instigator more than PC.. Why? Because PC is patchy and Instigator applies like HEAVEN! Honestly, I prefer Coloured Raine's Arabian Night than PC. But yet, PC is a nice color to acquire! ^_^

 

[Addict4MAC]

Oh I know.. Just wanted to make sure everyone knew since it was up for debate. I just know bc I have a screen shot saved bc I loved the look.

It's cool!

 

[KaysWays]

Happy New Year ladies!!! The only lippie I wore from this collection so far is instigator and I LOVEEEEE it!!! I didn't catch up on the thread yet but I seen some pics and everyone looks lovely in their items.