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Lip Lust: Strayin' Lipstick + Nice To Be Nice Lipglass

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Jonesin’ for Strayin’

If you’ve looked at swatches (or even tried it on in-store) of Strayin’ lipstick from MAC’s Hello Kitty Collection and thought to yourself, “This is just too bright!” I urge you to think again! First, whenever a lipstick seems too bold or bright for you, remember you can always sheer it down by using less, mixing it with clear gloss/balm, or blotting after applying.

But more importantly, you can always use a lipgloss to blend the color and adjust it to the perfect hue flattering for you. Strayin’ runs on the cool side, and I tend to look better with warmer tones. By adding Nice To Be Nice Lipglass (a glittery orange-y gloss) on top, I was able to warm up the lipstick to just the right shade that works well with my skin tone.

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missalissa Avatar
missalissa

Do you think nw20/25 can pull it off?? I am a sucker for pinks lately but I am terrified of how shocking some pinks can be. I am nw20/25 with light blue eyes and brown/w blonde highlights.

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DevilishDoll

I tried it and it’s so pretty. I put Snowscene on top of it. I’m gonna try it with She Loves Candy and Sweet Strawberry later (not both at the same time). I had Lovely Lily on my eyes with Sunset B over it and I added Kitty Power and a little bit of Romping. At first, I had Pomposity and Snowscene, then changed it to Strayin and Snowscene. And I drew a little red heart under my right eye.

Shanel Avatar
Shanel

i know, i totally fell in love with strayin’ when I saw it in one of christine’s swatches I had to get it! great combo though 🙂
loveitttttt<3

Katrina Avatar
Katrina

i agree. i always mix some lipsticks that doesn’t suit me to match with my color. nice post! this really help some other ladies who has problems with lippies that doesn’t match them 🙂 btw, strayin looks great on you!

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Shweta

HI!! I wear MUFE 128 foundation and MAC NW 35 concealer….do you think this color would look good on me???

My MAC counter is sold out and I would love your opinion before I buy it online. Thanks!!

PS. I am medium light skinned East Indian if that helps 🙂

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Kayc

If you have light to medium skin tone then you can pull off this color. If it’s still too bright, you can always tone it down using a lighter shade lipgloss.. or you can also mix and match to find the right shade for you.

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