MAC Fashion Sets' Impassioned and Saint Germain review and swatches

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Macs' Fashion Sets

Macs' Fashion Sets

Released last month, MAC's Fashion Sets represent popular sellers from around the world. Just when you thought their lipstick was good enough, they threw like-coloured lipglasses and nail polishes into the mix. Since I technically reside in the Asia Pacific realm, Australia played host to MACs' Impassioned, St. Germain, Ravishing, Morange and Angel.

Seeing that I don't paint my own nails, I immediately scratched polish off the list and because this release is inspired by their own best-sellers in lipstick-form (you can buy these year-round) - lipglasses won out.  Even though I rarely wear lip gloss (my hair has some sort of magnetic attraction when I ever I apply it) I figured what the heck?!

MAC's lipglass sports the familiar vanilla scent and petite doe foot applicator.  Unlike their lipstick, the lipglasses are a sheerer version yet still capture their roots.  For girls who are looking to try a semi-bold look but aren't willing to fully commit, I think choosing a lipglass is the better route.

Out of the five I had to choose from, I went with St. Germain (a milky white pink with blue undertones) and Impassioned (a bright fuchsia pink).  Just last year I was stalking the MAC counters inside of David Jones and Myer due to the fact both locations couldn't keep Impassioned on the shelves.  When they finally received a shipment I tried Impassioned, but I wasn't brave enough to purchase.  It looks super pretty on tan gals like Karen and dark-haired mavens like Lilit.  MAC, a big thank you to you for diluting this particular potion.

Impassioned (top) and St. Germain (bottom)

Impassioned (top) and St. Germain (bottom)

Saint Germain

Saint Germain

Impassioned

Impassioned

Impassioned & Saint Germain

Impassioned & Saint Germain

Wearing Saint Germain

Wearing Saint Germain

Impassioned

Impassioned

Typical wear time hinges on eating and drinking, but I find I get about three hours of wear on average.  Per usual, my hair met my lips much to my chagrin.  You can also count on a bit more stickiness/tackiness which I find to be annoying; I feel more inclined to lick my lips since I'm not used to wearing gloss.  This effects wear time for me as well.

The Bagful breakdown:

Total amount for MAC's Limited Edition Lipglasses:

  • $35.00 AUS / $14.50 USD per tube

Value for money spent (performance and quality):

  • 7 out of 10 bags – Easy to apply (make sure you wear chapstick if your lips are on the dry side), but gosh darn expensive.

Likelihood to purchase again:

  • I did enjoy the teeth whitening ability of Saint Germain; I think I'd be more likely to buy this one again if I should ever run out.