Here’s another quick review of a MAC lipstick! Impassioned is described as an “amped-up fuschia,” which also translates to “way outside of my comfort zone.” Notice the almost-pristine bullet?
I don’t think I’ve actually worn this out of the house before I was preparing this review, but for the sake of a good laugh, I did and this is what that looked like:
It was not a good self-esteem day, so have mirror pictures!
Anyway. I think this would look best with a clean, fresh eye look or soft, brown neutrals. Impassioned is my only MAC lipstick with an “amplified cream” finish, so I can’t really compare it to anything else from that group. I’m ambivalent about it, which I guess means that I like it a bit better than creamsheens, which I dislike so much that I won’t buy anything more of if I can help it.
I think I’m warming up to pink lipsticks! I feel like I can’t wear anything too girly is all. However, I kind of do like how this one looks. What do you think?
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When it comes to pink lipsticks, Betty Bright looks better on you. Forever. 🙂
I love that lipstick! I am so sad it’s LE and so fricken hard to find.
How does this compare to Girl About Town? That’s the only one I have from the Amplified line and I’m starting to think it’s too loud for my face lol. This one looks really great on you, though!
Oh, I don’t have that shade so I can’t really tell you! I sadly have a face that can’t take too loud colors either.
I have this too (and have reviewed some time ago)..it is really bright! I like to pair it with MAC Bare Study paint pot on the eyes, and I find that I always almost blot it to tone down the drama, its more wearable to me that way I think. 🙂
I think the finish adds to the drama! Haha, yay I’ll try your combo. 😀
It looks good on you! 😀
Thank you, Juvy!
Not bad! The bright pop of pink/red on a neutral face is really eye catching. I think it looks good on you.
Hello Pat!
Thank you, Pat 🙂
It’s a nice change!! I too have trouble wearing fuchsia pink lipsticks. Someone always says… Masyado atang pink ang lipstick mo. Whatevs, I be rocking it.
Lol sooooo annoying. :)) Masyado ka yatang maraming alam!
But it looks so good on you!! You have to wear it out of the house.
I will, when I put my brave face on 😀
It looks good on you! I’m super curious about this shade. I need to swatch this at the store!
I like it a lot, though I wish the formula was less creamy (as in thick) with a bit more slip.
I love how fresh it looks, if that makes any sense! 🙂
It does, and thanks! 🙂
It looks fantastic against your skin! It’s not too pink, I agree with you that pink lipsticks can sometimes be a little too much
Thank you so much! I think I’m not used to brights in general. 🙂
omg! I love that color!
🙂 I’m learning how to love it too.
I have this! It’s gorgeous x
Yup! I think I’m just really not that used to pinks. 🙂