MAC - Viva Glam Rihanna (lipgloss)

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So my second post is regarding the lipgloss, that accompanies the lipstick from viva glam. It's beautiful and truly a unique shade. 

They say ;

Rihanna's frost blue-red in M∙A∙C's much loved Lipglass formula. Wear it alone or with a Lipstick. The full R.R.P less V.A.T from the sale of this lipstick and lipglass goes towards helping women, men and children everywhere affected by HIV/AIDS. Limited-edition, soft-touch red packaging features RiRi's signature.

Packaging :

Again the packaging is a darkened red cap, which has a applicator attached to apply the gloss. It's beautiful as the clear half you can see the strawberry gloss with its sparkles glistening. 

Lipgloss :

The lipgloss itself is not overly heavy and can be applied thinly, to just give a sheen on the lipstick. Also can be built up to give more colour and shine, to really make the tiny glitters noticeable. I don't usually wear lipgloss, however most of my collection would look amazing paired with this. 

Overall :

I'm so happy that I could purchase the Lipstick and the lipgloss from this edition of Viva glam, before they sold out. I think the colour and feeling of the products are lovely. Plus they are so beautifully unique in the colour and mini glitters. Really will be beautiful to wear these in summer or the gloss for spring. 

Even with all that being said, this is a worthy cause. I'm happy to contribute towards the fight against HIV/AIDS.

MAC - Viva glam Rihanna edition (Lipstick)

So one of MAC's charitable causes is the Viva glam range. It's a charity that gives all proceeds to help world HIV/AIDS causes. Inspired powerful figures come together and collaborate to make a lipstick or lipgloss to raise funds. I happily and proudly purchased the lipstick and lipgloss. As with all the Viva glam lipsticks they are exceptional quality and colours. 

They say ; 

Rihanna's blue-red with frost finish. The full R.R.P less V.A.T from the sale of this lipstick and lipglass goes towards helping women, men and children everywhere affected by HIV/AIDS. Limited-edition, soft-touch red packaging features RiRi's signature.

So Rihanna has been the "It" girl for the 2013 season with multiple collaborations being released. I did manage to purchase some of the collection and love the pieces I do have. However this final offering was a fine send off to a worthy MAC girl. I will cut the review into lipstick then lipgloss. 

Packaging - so the packaging is a darkened blacked red, almost ombré effect. Has a suede like feel to it and as with all collections by celebrities, signed tube within. 

Lipstick - Was described on the site as a frost red with blue tones. Now I'm a blue toned any lover as it makes my makeup sing. Just on my personal preference and why I probably own most blue toned MAC lipsticks. I just love how they look and feel. Plus the frost isn't so bad on and feels almost like a creamsheen to me. (again the creamsheens and amplified are what I gravitate too) It feels hydrating and looks in my opinion fabulous, little hints catch the light on this beautiful shade. I'm so happy I purchased this. 

Applied 

I will be reviewing the Lipgloss when it arrives. 
Did you purchase the Viva glam lipstick set ? What do you think about the whole Rihanna collaboration over the year and do you own any of the collection.