Jul 29, 2015 Subscribe to this Channel Here - Instagram - Products M. For shade comparison, Whirl is a tad darker and more brown than Taupe, Velvet Teddy is less brown and more rosey while Kinda Sexy is much lighter and more coral-pink. Swatch: MAC Lipstick in Whirl (No Flash).
Over the last year, the amount of nude lipsticks in my collection has grown rapidly. I’ve gone from only owning Velvet Teddy because it was a cult product (anyone else do this?!) and leaving it barely used for a good three months to having a massive collection of nude lipsticks including a massive haul of Kylie Jenner-esque ones from Colour Pop (but more on that in another post..). So, when I won a £25 Debenhams voucher at work I thought I’d treat myself to another of MAC’s cult nude lipsticks Whirl and picked up the matching lip liner to team it with.
MAC Whirl Lipstick & Lip Liner
Whirl is a medium to dark rosy brown satin finish and when I first swatched it, I had a moment of panic as it was a lot darker than it looked online. I find some browns can be a little too dark and over powering for my skin tone but thankfully the because of the muted rosy hue and warm undertones it is surprisingly wearable despite me being a little pale, crisis averted. As with most of MAC’s satin lipsticks it’s a pleasure to wear, none drying and feels silky smooth to apply. However, this also means that compared to the matte and amplified finishes the lasting power isn’t as strong so I was reapplying by my second coffee of the day. The liner, as with all of all the other MAC one I’ve tried, is soft and doesn’t drag. It also has some seriously lasting power and I look forward to teaming this dirty rose coloured liner with some lighter nude lipsticks in the summer. Over all, I think for my skin tone at least, Whirl is one lipstick that I’ll be getting more used to as the winter months roll around. Although the rose undertones make for a gorgeous colour, I just prefer to go a little brighter and bolder when the sun is shining. The lip liner however, is quickly joining Soar with one of my favourites for the whole year round. I can certainly see why this pair has such a cult following.
Have you tried Whirl before? If not, what’s your favourite MAC lipstick?
Velvet Teddy Mac
Hi guys,
thought I would do a quick review on some lipsticks I recently bought. I know I’m a bit late in trying out these lipsticks as they were all the rage a few months back. But with the new season I thought a revival of nude lipsticks in my collection was necessary!
I really enjoy the packaging of MAC lipsticks. They’re very sleek and the black and silver adds a classy touch. These were purchased for $21 CAD (plus tax) at my local MAC.
Below is a swatch of Velvet Teddy (left) and Whirl (right):
Mac Whirl And Velvet Teddy Beanie
Velvet Teddy:
This colour was sold out for a long time as people went crazy for products to that would give them the “Kylie Jenner lips”. As you can see, it’s lighter than ‘Whirl’ and more pink-toned. It’s a matte formula so long-lasting, but slightly drying. The pigmentation is great and it’s a very easy to wear nude.
Whirl:
This is a darker, warm brown nude. Also matte and very pigmented, but I find that it’s a bit harder to apply as there is slightly more tug on my lips that ‘Velvet Teddy’.
PROS:
-“Kylie Jenner lips” (if that’s your thing)
long lasting
little transfer
pigmented
smells nice (vanilla)
easy to wear
suitable for many skin tones
CONS:
drying!
Overall, these are great lipsticks, especially for those of you who are newer to nude lipsticks. These are very forgiving and flattering for many as it doesn’t tend to wash you out because of the warm undertones in both. I would re-purchase!
Photo creds:
Mac Whirl And Velvet Teddy Cake
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