Hi Guys!
Continuing with my reviews on bright pink summery lipsticks, today I’ll be reviewing a cult favourite pink lipstick from MAC. Impassioned is one of the most popular pink lipsticks from MAC and here’s my take on it.
Price
Rs 1450/- in India
Review
The lipstick comes in a typical MAC lipsticks’ sturdy black packaging. It belongs to MAC’s Amplified Creme range and true to all the lipsticks in this range, has a creme formula and is highly pigmented. Although creme, this particular shade is not very hydrating as some other shades from this range like MAC Fast Play and can be somewhat unforgiving on dry lips. So I highly suggest scrubbing and moisturizing your lips prior to wearing this lipstick.
As I stated above, texture-wise, this lipstick has a very creamy formula and goes on without tugging on the lips. It gives an opaque coverage in 1-2 swipes and will cover pigmented lips completely. The shade tends to transfer onto your food and drinks and since it is a bright shade, this is a slight turn off for me! It has a satin-like finish which is neither completely matte nor glossy. On my lips, this shade tends to stay for about 4-5 hours with mild snacks/drinks in between. After that, it leaves a beautiful dark pink stain on the lips that needs to be removed with a makeup remover at the end of the day. One thing I don’t like about this shade is that it tends to accentuate fine lines on my lips. So again, scrubbing is a must beforehand.
Coming onto the shade, it is one of those shades that tends to look different on different skintones. On my lips, it is a bright summery watermelon pink. But no matter what the skintone, the shade has the ability to turn any look glamorous! The lipstick should suit a wide range of complexions. To see how it looks on my NC30/35 skintone, check out the pictures below.
MAC Impassioned vs Revlon Unapologetic
Since Revlon’s Matte Balm Stain in Unapologetic first launched, it has time and again been compared to MAC’s Impassioned. Many people call Revlon Unapologetic as MAC Impassioned’s dupe and while both shades are quite similar, especially in artificial lighting, there are some differences that set them both apart. MAC’s Impassioned:
-is slightly darker
-has a lesser neon finish
-leans more on the pinkish side (as compared to Unapologetic which is more of a warm coral/ reddish-pink). This difference becomes quite apparent sometimes in different lightings.
-has a satiny finish (as compared to Unapologetic which is completely matte)
-has a shorter longevity
Overall Thoughts
MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick in Impassioned is one of MAC’s hottest selling lipsticks and for good reason! The shade is a beautiful bright watermelon pink which will make sure everyone notices your lips 😛 It is highly pigmented, goes on without tugging on the lips, has a good staying power but tends to accentuate any dryness or fine lines on the lips. Overall, this one of my favourite and the most flattering pink lipsticks I’ve tried. If you’re looking for a bright pink lipstick this summer, do check this out!
Rating
4.25/5
34 Comments on MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick Impassioned: Review, Swatches, Dupe + FOTD
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Wow Komal.. you look so pretty. I have this lipstick and I absolutely love it..
Thanks hun! I love it too 😀
You look Gorgeous hun, loved the shade of the lipstick :0
Thanks Nausheen! It is a gorgeous shade <3
Love the shade and it looks fab on you.
Thanks 🙂
MAC has very impressive shades 🙂 pretty and pretty on you.
Thank You! 🙂
Love this bright color, suits you well 🙂
I love it 😀
you are gorgeous sweets… And this color looks great on you
Thank you Purva 🙂
i have this one and i totally love it….love the last picture of yours…u look beautiful!
Thank you Rachna 🙂
Again, I cant stop staring at you 😛 Love that shade, looks great on you too…
Aww thanks Swathi, again 😀
such a pretty color ! perfect pink for the summers !
It is a perfect summery pink 🙂
You know what this was the first MAC lipstick I bought. So I have a certain relationship with it. I love it! I agree with you..it shows up different on different people. Flattering on everyone nevertheless! I’m a hard out matte fan but this lipstick still has its charm.
Lovely unbiased review girl 😉
Thank you Nishu 🙂 I know what you mean! I have the same relationship with MAC’s Crosswires. Always have it in my bag 😀
love it…..looks so pretty on you dear 🙂
Loved this color….I haven’t tried any of the amplified lip colors from MAC…..
What a lovely shade 🙂
looks really pretty on you
I loved how the color suits you so well. And you’ve written the review well.
Such a beautiful bright shade, I want this too
such a lovely color and looking fantastic on u
U look really pretty.. The shades really suits u alot.. Nice clicks xx
Hey Komal ! That’s such a chic lippie ! Loved reading the review. And yesss!! You are way gorgeous ! 🙂
I was looking for a bright pink lipstick! Good I came across this post..I might get this one:)
wow you look gorgeous!!this shade is my all time favorite 🙂
This has been on my list for a long time now & Is looking so wow on you…Gorgeous This lippie is 🙂
Love the shade. Hot pink suits you. Looking gorgeous Love 🙂
You look absolutely stunning in this MAC beauty :*