MAC From Our Lips Collection – Lady Gaga & Cyndi Lauper for Viva Glam – Swatches & Product Photos Reviews 2/10/10February 10, 2010 MAC From Our Lips Collection – Lady Gaga & Cyndi Lauper for Viva Glam – Swatches & Product PhotosViva Glam is an absolutely amazing campaign. Period. It doesn’t matter if you love or hate MAC, it’s an incredible campaign that truly cares about its cause. The entire selling price of every Viva Glam Lipstick/Lipglass goes towards MAC’s Aids Fund. Every penny. That’s not proceeds, that’s not a portion of–that’s 100%. To date, MAC Aids Fund has raised over $150 million for the cause.Viva Glam Cyndi is a muted coral-red with a glossy finish and goes on semi-opaque. You get a good amount of color out of this, despite it being a lustre finish. It reminds me of some limited edition shades, but nothing quite with the same finish/look.Viva Glam Gaga is a slightly cool-toned, bubblegum pink with a glossy finish and also applies semi-opaque. Again, despite its lustre finish, there’s a good amount of color pigmentation. While Cyndi didn’t seem immediately dupe-able, Gaga is similar to shades like Snob. (Though, if you’re going to buy one, why not go Viva Glam so you can donate $14 towards MAF?)MAC did a standout job with the two latest, limited-edition launches of Viva Glam. The packaging is thoughtful and classy but still fun. Each Viva Glam Cyndi/Gaga Lipstick is housed in traditional black cardboard packaging, but each celebrity’s signature is embossed in metallic red, sprawled across one side of the packaging. The lipstick is the traditional Viva Glam black bullet with a metallic red ring around the center, but uncap the lipstick, and each lipstick also has the celebrity’s signature printed in black inside. I just think this attention to detail is particularly exceptional. Well-done, MAC!Read all about how MAC AIDS Fund works and what $14 can do at www.macaidsfund.org. MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick
Megangreat swatches! I bought Lady Gaga today.. love it! Its a little bright for my taste.. but I love lady gaga and I love the AIDS fund that the money goes towards!
AshleyBoth of the colours are beautiful. Though I already have similar lipstick shades, I will definitely these.
RyanOMG I have been waiting for this for so long!!! I am obsessed and addicted to lady gaga and honestly I cant think of a better rollmodel and spokespearson. Also her lipstick is my favorite kind of pink so I must get 3… maybe 4. It also goes to an amzazing cause which I have a lot of sympathy for… GO GAGA!!!
AlexI’m pretty sure I want both of them. And maybe multiple Gagas. Haha. I love guilt-free makeup purchasing! Thanks so much!!
kushiThanks for the swatches christine!they are so helpful..how close is cyndi’s l/s to red-full stop l/s from fall trend 09 collection?Thanks
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »On me, Red Full Stop came out pretty bright coral with a pinky-ness to it… not at all like Cyndi (at least not on my lips) – http://www.temptalia.com/mac-trend-fw-09-collection-review-lipsticks-swatches-photos-lip-swatches-review
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I went to the old post… http://www.temptalia.com/mac-magic-mirth-mischief-review-lipsticks-swatches-photos and Surprise Me is a peachy brown?
Sumlovely! i love em both…hey christine i was wondering do u have a collection where u have all the viva glam edition lipstick swatches…im new to mac so it would be great to compare and figure out the nicer colors…sorry if its already on ur website…cant seem to find it :S hope im not much trouble…always appreciate ur work..hugs!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Hey Sum,Unfortunately, I don’t have one at this time 🙁
LauraThere is one here: http://karlasugar.net/2009/04/mac-viva-glam-lipsticks/ but it doesn’t have the new viva glams!
Dianaomg me too but my mom cleaned my room one day and threw them all out!!! i was so mad cuz i like to save them for watever reason…especially the hello kitty ones!
PerriBeautiful! Two wonderful women going for a great cause. I ordered my Lady Gaga shade already. I am a huge fan so I was truly looking forward to this release. ^__^
Brian KellyThey’re so beautiful! I just got surgery on my leg so I can’t walk but I can’t wait to go and get both of these!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Aww!! Speedy recovery!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Darker, more red – here’s Crosswires on me: http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cremeteam-cremesheen-lipsticks-lip-swatches
JennyI’m going to buy both. I think Gaga’s will work better for my skintone, but the money is going to great cause and I like Cyndi Lauper, so I’ll buy her lipstick as well.
SnickerDoodleI LOOOVE and will be getting both. I would get them both for the BOXES alone, LOL, but I actually am really looking forward to both colors!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Similar – I’d say it’s a little darker, not as frosty, and not as purple.
DaoSo pretty! Lady Gaga did an interview in Marie Clair and she said VG Gaga was based on Pink Nouveau, the lipstick she used to wear.
JanetDo you think that the Lady Gaga one is similar to the new Bubblegum or Victorian from colour forecast?Thanks!!!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »It’s similar to Bubblegum, though not as purple and a little lighter. It also doesn’t have the shimmer/sheen of Bubblegum!
JodieOoooo those colours look lovely.. I was only gonna get the gaga one but the cyndi looks just as good but I have to wait ages for them to come out in the uk ;(Thanks for getting these up so quickJodie x
JenniferCyndi’s looks so freaking pretty! I just ordered it online. I wanted to get gaga’s but I feel I already have something like it… Well it is for a good cause so :).
RosannaDo you think Gaga is more wearable than Snob?I used to have Snob but I gave it away because it was so hard to wear.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »They’re the same for me!
Sparkleandsmile16They both look gorgeous! I will definitely pick up Gaga, but maybe Cyndi’s too since it is for a good cause. 😉
kfmit seems like gaga looks a lot like one of the shades (bubblegum, i think) from the spring colour forecast. maybe it’s just my monitor. i don’t have any colours like cyndi, so that one’s a definite. will have to see about gaga.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Gaga is definitely more dupe-able, but it’s not quite the same as other shades and it’s for a good cause. It’s in the same family as shades like Snob, Pink Nouveau, Saint Germain, Bubblegum, etc.
kfmah, i couldn’t resist… ended up getting both of them 🙂 i’m actually happy i did, because they’re both lovely!
SarahHey Christine! I’m an NW20 and a bit of a MAC noob… Do you think either of these shades will suit me? 🙂 Thanks for your help!!
Annaoooh i really want both! hopefully my bf will take me to go see them today lol.btw christine, how did you depot your holiday palettes? the square shaped ones, im afraid to mess it up lol
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I lifted the plastic part out of the metal pan, then I used a lighter to melt the glue!
abrilHi Christine! Do you know when are they going to be sold outside the USA??? I can’t wait to buy them both! 🙂
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »March 2010 is the only date I have!
KristenThank you Christine for putting this up today. I know you’ve been saying how busy you are with classes and I totally get how much time it takes up 😛 You must be SuperWoman to get all of this done, and we all really appreciated it. Good Luck on your Exams!
MeeshI’m thinking about buying these for a friend for her birthday! But do you think both shades would look good on someone of Chinese/Asian descent?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Gaga will be harder to wear – she’ll probably have to put a little more work into it/thought in what to wear it with to suit her best (because she is probably warmer rather than cool). I’d rock it, and I think she certainly could, but it’s not like slap it on and it’s perfect, y’know?
MeeshHmmm that’s very true. Gaga reminds me strongly of Prive. And my friend and I have very similar skin tones an everything. If I can get Prive to work, GaGa should be similar too right? Cyndi is a definate go. I’m buying it for myself! The more I look at it, the more it screams BUY ME! Esp. on you, it’s a really pretty red, but it’s tame enough that it looks more berry and wearable.
ChristineIt’s cooler than Prive, but yeah, I think you can find a good way to wear it! I’m a believer that everyone can find a way to rock just about every shade… but it might take a little more work to get it to look the *best*, y’know?
cynI bought both! I love them, they’re such beautiful colors…does anyone know if these are limited????
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »They are limited life – they will be on counter for 12 months.
martaan hour ago i was thinking i would definately buy the lady gaga one. now im thinking that the cyndi lauper one is a great buy. ill proabably just get the cyndi one. more my taste 🙂 not getting enough credit.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »They’re limited life, so they’re supposed to be available for twelve months. Now, I don’t know how much stock each store got, so they may sell through whatever they have in stock and have to wait for more to arrive.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »They’re limited life, which means they’ll be available for 12 months!
ilonaI only picked up Cyndi because the Lady Gaga was too cool for my skintone. I really wanted the Lady Gaga one to work because I’m a fan..but I ended up getting Cyndi because it is “red” but not a pure, shocking, in your face red. And I have been looking for a nice subtle red for quite some time. I’m very happy with it! Nice job MAC! I agree that MAC did a great job with all the special touches on the packaging.
PalomaI know that Cyndi doesn’t have naturally dark lips, so I can say straight up that they must have photoshopped that photo to make her lips darker, or added a diff and darker lippie to her lipstick. I really wish that people in the cosmetics industry would stop doing this; If it weren’t for people like you, we wouldn’t even have known that it’s not as pigmented as it looks on that picture with Cyndi and Gaga!*end rant*
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »If her lips are lighter, then the lipstick may go on darker on her than me (it may get muted on me), but the promotional imagery is clearly modified (the contrast is very, very high), so I don’t know about not using the product so much as the image is just tweaked. I mean, that is not the raw image that popped out from the camera!I don’t know either way, since I wasn’t there or anything, but I know that often lipsticks that aren’t super pigmented on my lips are very pigmented on someone with naturally less pigmented lips than mine — e.g. something that’s pink may end up red on someone else.
BridgetteI checked these out while I was at the mall today and didn’t get them. But now I really really really regret not getting them! Oh well I will get both Lady Gaga and Cyndi when I pick up my lipglosses tomorrow.
KristaWow I didn’t think you could see the ‘cool blue’ in the Viva Gaga lipstick! I’m super intrigued! Thinking about buying both shades! Thanks for the swatches! I was seriously waiting for you Review and swatches 😀 Thankk youuu!! 😀
ellieim soooooooooooooooo geting both on friday along with the color collecton stuff my pockets poor poor pockets
EricaChristine! Could you do a full-faced look with Viva Glam Gaga? I’d love to see how it looks on you! (especially since I’m half asian like you[I think]) haha!
ShellyI LOVE the Cyndi shade! I was originally going to get Rose Maiden from the Spring Forecast collection, but the Cyndi shade seems similar (to my eyes) without the frost, so I will definitely get that instead (and put my money to a great cause) VG Gaga definitely won’t work on me–I think I’m too olive for it–but Im a big Gaga fan so Im tempted to buy it anyway for the good cause ;P
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Yes, I was thinking Rose Maiden was similar (but this probably has a little more orange in it), and definitely sans the frost (which kind of makes it totally different — but could be in a good way if you don’t like frost!).
ConnieOOOh, pretty! I think I like the Cyndi lipstick more which surprises me! Which do you prefer, Christine? =)
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I like them both, but they’re very different, you know? I’m always drawn to these totally cool-toned pinks (though I need another one like I need another eyeshadow, LOL), but Cyndi is just… beautiful and wearable.
AshleyI’m really trying to decide if I can pull of either of these. I’m not really into super bold colors, but these look really fun! The Cyndi one looks like a nice alternative to a super dark red bold look, kind of a soft cherryish red. And the Gaga one looks pretty in your face, but I’m pretty pale, so maybe I can pull it off? Either way, I might get both just because they’re for such a good cause and I definitely love both of the people representing! MAC did such an awesome job picking it’s models for this collection!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »You can rock it 😉 You just might have to warm up your cheeks or eyes with something else to make it suit you.
Maleehaoh my, UK hurry up! I can not wait a month or so. They are both gorgeous. Im buying both, and multiple backups 😉 i am going to be broke.
JennChristine, what do you think would be a good dupe for the Gaga lipstick? A lipstick from the permanent collection.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Snob or Pink Nouveau.
RachaelHi Christine! How would you compare Gaga to Saint Germaine? Are they pretty similar? Thanks so much! 🙂
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Not quite as purple or as pale, but they are similar!
CherieI’m totally loving both!!! I think I may get Gaga instead of Victorian or Bubblegum from Spring Forecast tomorrow! Plus what a great cause!!! 🙂Thanks for the swatches Christine 🙂
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Still get Victorian! Bubblegum is closer to Gaga than Victorian (though the cool sheen/shimmer in Bubblegum isn’t in Gaga).
RachaelHi Christine! Is Gaga similar to Saint Germain? They look pretty similar to me, but I haven’t seen Gaga in person. Thanks so much!! 🙂
GigiMy hubby bought me both lipsticks today for Valentine’s Day! So sweet! Both colors are great, however, I love my MAC Gaga more. The cool pink color is just so pretty and a nice pick me up with this crazy weather. MAC Cyndi will be great for spring, coral lips are the next big thing.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Totally different – Up the Amp is darker, distinctly more of the purple variety. This is definitely a cool-toned pink, but not really purple. Much lighter, too.
HannahI bought one of Cyndi’s and 4 of GaGa’s on MAC’s site today. They look beautiful, I’m so excited for them! And it makes me feel like less of a make-upholic knowing 100% of my money is going to help people. 🙂
GaoI’ve never had a RED lipstick but dang, Cyndi’s lipstick is so pretty ! I might have to get it, LOL. I’m just afraid it’ll be wayy to dark for my liking since my lips are a tad darker . But I’m def. going to get Lady Gaga’s , I LOVE those pinks, I’m sure I’d be super satisfied.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »A little darker, not so purple (pinker), not as cool.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Snob is cooler and a little more on the purple side. Saint Germain is lighter and definitely more lilac-based.
ChristineBecause it’s for Viva Glam & MAC AIDS Fund… yes 🙂 If you’re on a tight budget and really shouldn’t be spending… you don’t need it. You don’t have to buy it now, either. It’s supposed to be around for the next twelve months!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Kind of, but it has a creamier/more opaque look (a bit more even) though it lacks the shimmer/sheen of Bubblegum.
CarrieI think I’ll end up getting the Cyndi version. My skin is pretty light, but I have warm undertones, so I think a coral red would be more flattering on me than a bubblegum pink. Is Cyndi anything like Ladybug?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Hmm, a little more orange/muted than Ladybug, but in the same vein 🙂
Lornai got lady gaga today and it’s great but seeing cyndi lauper’s color makes me want to get that too even though i am not that into red lipsticks. it looks very wearable.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »As soon as I applied it to my lips, the first thing I thought was, “Wow, this is very wearable.”
AmandaCan you do swatches with Gaga alongside Pink Nouveau, Pink Plaid, Saint Germain, Snob… So we can see how they compare?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Sorry, I don’t own three of those four.
CaitlinIs VG Gaga similar to the So Sweet, So Easy cremeblend blush from the Lillyland Collection?Both colors are so pretty! I’m resisting the urge to get them when I go to MAC tomorrow.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Yeah, it’s similar – I mean, better texture, haha. And taste!
NancyI picked up both of them today! They are both beautiful and I am so happy to have them. I love it that they also go to a aids/Haiti. BRAVO MAC
NathaniaWow, at first I thought I’d like Gaga’s more, but then I saw Cyndi’s on you and it looks FANTASTIC! MUST GET BOTH!
SarahI completely agree. I though Cyndi would be way to red and dramatic. But it looks absolutely GORGEOUS here. I’m pleasantly surprised 🙂
SixxDo you think you could demonstrate Lady Gaga’s look from the face chart given? I’m most interested to see how Pink Nouveau would like on the brows…
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I’ll think about it… but I don’t think I own Pink Nouveau anymore (it always looked HIDEOUS! on me).
DianaOriginally i was only interested in lady gagas but now that i’ve seen the swatches im really liking cyndis!I’m between NC37 and NC40…do you think Lady Gaga’s would be too bright and/or light for me?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »You can rock it, but you just might have to play around with how you wear it to find the best way.
NicHmm, Gaga is pretty, but maybe a little too similar to Saint Germain (which I already own). I’ll have to see it in person to decide. The Cyndi one looks really pretty though! I didn’t think I’d like, based on the description, but it looks different from what I expected. I don’t have a lipstick like it. I think I’ll have to get it. 🙂
AmandaHey Christine!! I have NC20 skin and I am picking both of these up tomorrow…but was wondering what would be a good gloss to apply on top, something to warm up GaGa a little bit because the pink kinda scares me..but I am buying it!!Thanks!!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »You could try something like Lychee Luxe or Instant Gold – or even Popmode.
CodyI’m curious, how heavily have you got Gaga layered on in those photos? In most of the other swatches I’ve seen it looks a little more sheer than in yours. I generally avoid bright pastel pinks but I figured if it goes on less opaque that I could maybe get away with it, because it’s for such a good cause!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I go as much as I can to show pigmentation/opacity. You can always go sheerer by applying less or blotting. You could also use a lip brush to control the application as well!
BeckBeckWow, I thought these would both be wayyy out of the range of what I can pull off, but… I might have to go see Cyndi in person. I really like it!
evoi wanted to love gaga but it was so sheer and when i went to build it up, it made me look sick!i love cyndi lauper’s lipstick
HannahI need Cyndi’s! Although I love lady gaga, I don’t think I’d ever wear that shade of pink. I go for midtone rosy or nude pink colors.Yay for Viva Glam! 🙂
Maggie.How would you say the Gaga shade compares to YSL Rouge Volupte in #7 Lingerine Pink? I got #7 based on your lip swatches so I totally trust your opinion! More or less pigmented? Ease of application, creaminess, opaqueness, longevity? Thanks!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »They’re very similar. This might be a little paler and cooler. This is a little less pigmented, somewhat creamy, but it’ll last longer than a Rouge Volupte (the creaminess of the Rouge Voluptes makes them only last about two or three hours on me–MAC is typically four to six).
kaliI had a question about the Cyndi & Gaga bags. I was wondering if February 25th was the day the bags would be available online. Today, I called my local MAC store today and they said that they were supposed to get them in today but now they’re coming next week which is before February 25th. They also told me they sold out of the Lady Gaga bags already -before it even hit the store! So I went ahead and called MAC stores in San Francisco and LA but they don’t have the bags either. I also called Nordstrom and they said the bags were only coming to MAC stores. It just seems as though these bags are already sold out and they’re not even online OR in stores yet. Any help would be so so appreciated!! Thanks
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »They will probably be available before the 25th online, but I couldn’t tell you when. I would just say start checking the 21st, but it’ll likely be the 22nd or 23rd.
ChristyI’ll be picking up both of these once I get a chance. I know I probably won’t wear Gaga’s too much since I don’t tend to be able to wear cool blue pink’s very well.
AlyxVeeeI tried on the Cindy Lauper one and got compliments immediately my friends so I think ima buy it lol. That and some VivaGlamVI lipglass, which was paired with it by the MA. =) Well done MAC indeed!
AngeliqueLove Snob but had to have the Gaga, placed my order online yesterday, can’t wait til it gets here!
HilanaLove the red, but tried the Gaga, and it looked awful on me. I looked…ahem… slutty. 🙁 Brighter shades just suit me better.
MyaHi, I’m NC40 and how would ladygaga lipstick look on my skin? I really want this lipstick but I’m not sure If I can pull it off?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »You can definitely pull it off, but you might have to play around with combos and the like to find the best way!
ChristinaViva Glam Cyndi is definitely more my style, but I might get Gaga for a friend who is more cool toned than I am, I think she’d love it!
CaseyI bought several of the Lady Gaga Lipsticks on the website but after seeing the Cyndi Lipstick on you I think I’ll have to get it! Its gorgeous and so wearable for a red shade. I think this will be the only red in my collection. =)
StellaGaga looks indeed like Saint Germain, so I don’t think I will buy it. Cyndi is alright… But not a big fan of red lips.
AndreaI know they are at the different ends of the coral spectrum but do you prefer Cyndi or Vegas Volt?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I prefer Cyndi, because it’s more wearable and usable. Vegas Volt is pretty bold on me, so it’s hard to wear it with much else.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Redder, none of the frostiness of Costa Chic.
StephanieHmm, I don’t think I’ll be able to pull of the Gaga one, but I’m really surprised, in a good way, by the Cindy Lauper one! I think I’ll have to get that one, it looks so nice! I think it will be perfect with my NC30 skin!Thank you, for yet another amazing review ^^
akWaaaaah The Gaga one is way too light for me and it does look exactly like Snob mores the pity. *sniff* I have no choice but to look at the Cyndi Lauper VG which by the way looks great on you Christine!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »It’s much lighter, brighter, and cooler 🙂
AdaHi Christine, I like the Cyndi lippie. What kind of e/s would you wear with it? I’m new to red lipstick.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I’d wear golds/bronzes or neutrals.
MichelleI want Cindi Lauper’s Viva Glam so bad it hurts… GaGa’s color is pretty too, but I think it is going to be hard for some peopel to wear since it is so blue toned 🙁 I really love what they did with the packaging on this though, with the autographs, it was clever…
AlexisI will be buying my Cyndi shade tomorrow – I just hope it looks as pretty on my lips as it does on yours!
LudaLove the Lady GAGA color, got it yesterday. It’s the perfect hot pink. Not too hot and yet you will stand out in the crowd when you wear it.
rosarioHi Christine great swatches!!! Not sure is anyone has asked but what kind of lipgloss would you recommend for the Cindy Lauper l/s?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »To bring out the pink, something like Luminary. To warm it up, something like Lychee Luxe or Instant Gold.
AndreaMarieBeautiful colors, especially Cyndi’s red! It reminds me a bit of my Hot Tahiti lippie. Will pick up a couple this weekend, since my Cork broke and I need to go anyhow. 😀Christine, thanks for providing the swatches!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »My pleasure, AndreaMarie!
Kimbergetting Gaga, that’s a must, but on the fence with Cyndi – I’m blonde, blue eyes, fair – what do you think? A must or skip it?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I think you could wear it – I don’t know if it’s a must, but if you can check it out in person sometime, definitely worth doing so.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I think it’s a nice-to-have — like maybe not a MUST-have (other than the Viva Glam factor!).
lizi really like them both i want them haha im tan which color do you suggest i should get? could i even pull off the lady gaga one?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Cyndi will be easier to wear, but I think you can do Gaga if you REALLY want to and don’t mind experimenting 🙂
Dianaeeeehhhh light pink lipstick like that is nagl in my opinion. :\ the othe rone is pretty, though.
ChaseI love lady gaga and cyndi lauper. I was hoping the Gaga shade would be something I could pull off but it isn’t. The Cyndi one looks gorgeous though.
myaI went to MAC today and bought a lot from the sprint collection and also bought lady gaga viva glam lipstick!! I didn’t like the cyndi lauper much because the color was a lot similar to viva glam 1 I believe. But cyndi lauper looks great on u..looks a lot coral on u then it did on me which was more red on me.
AimeeI have a Nordstrom gift card for $20 that I’ve been hanging on to and I think I’ll be getting the Cyndi one with it. It’s a good cause and the color is pretty.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Costa Chic? Similar, though not 100% the same.
Laurai picked up the gaga today! (:<333 i'm so glad i have temptaliaa, or else i probs wouldn't have stopped by mad!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Yay!! Glad you got your Viva Glam Gaga, Laura!
detailsHi Christine- I’m wondering how Viva Glam Cyndi compares to Fafi Strawbaby? Would you say Cyndi is the same color – just minus the rainbow pearl? I’m looking for a dupe – and a dupe with a good cause – I mean whuuut!! Do you have still have strawbaby – can you compare the two? What are the differences? thanks!!!!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Similar, maybe a little redder and not so shimmery. It’s close so I think it’s worth checking it out!
RosannaI tried Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper’s Lipstick today. Cyndi was really nice, you could really see the underlying orange in it because my lips are pigmented (the red sort) so it brought out that coral part. As predicted, Gaga was really too pastel pink for me but I could certainly make it work but I’d rather spend money on the Spring Colour Forecast (which I did) lipsticks which looked more amazing on me.The Viva Glam shades were nice but weren’t wow on me. I might buy them later because they’re on for 12 months and Spring Forecast will only last like a month or two (maybe three?).
AmyAHHHHH!!! I thought these weren’t coming out until March! I wanted to get them the first day of availability! Oops!!! LOL. I will be getting both shades if I can swing it. I hope I hope. Lady Gaga’s shade reminds me of Fashion Mews from the Hello Kitty line. Does it look that way in person? Or… purrrrson? 😀 Sorry if anyone else has asked this, I scanned the comments and didn’t see it. So excited to get these!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »They moved it up!! 🙂More intense, not quite so purple, but similar!
EmilyCyndi looks beautiful! I will have to check it out a Mac store/counter soon. I was more excited about the Lady Gaga lipstick, but now that I see swatches, I think it looks a little too light for my medium skin tone.
virion_butterflyI just bought both lipsticks and they’re beautiful! HOWEVER, I am starting to get a bit annoyed about MAC’s promotional photographs for collections, anyone with me on this? The lipstick on Cyndi in the promotional photo looks NOTHING like her viva glam shade! I was really excited for the lipstick to be more of a red. This reminds me of those behind the scenes photos for the colour craft collection where the Ben Nye palette was sitting there. I am starting to get a bit turned off of MAC….if they won’t even use their OWN makeup in their OWN photoshoots I sort of feel like an idiot buying it. If it’s not good enough for them should it be good enough for me? Just a thought.
DeniseI bought both of them today and I LOVE it! Thanks for the swatches 🙂 also, decided to try the Chanel counter to see if they have any red dragon in stock and they JUST got a shipment in. Needless to say, grab that one up fast too. Happy day!
AidaIs it me or does Gaga look like YSL Rouge Volupte Frivolous Pink (19)?Is their a dupe for Cyndi using other brands? It looks familiar with one of the Rouge G brighter colors..maybe Gina or Gaela? or even D&G Ruby? Thanks!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I think it’s more like Lingerie Pink. I can’t think of a dupe off the top of my head for Cyndi. Gaela is pink and Ruby is definitely pretty red (at least on me). I don’t know what Gina looks like, though.
Zinniai really thought i was going to get the cyndi lauper but ended up getting the lady gaga becouse it was so preaty
teresahii christine! 🙂 I got both Cyndi and Gaga this weekend and i lalaLOVEE them! However, my lips are more dark/pigmented then yours, and Gaga is really REALLY sheer and doesn’t show up as well as it does on your lips 🙁 what would you recommend to fix this problem? I dont have mac lip erase, and when i try putting concealer over my lips, it SUPEr dries them out 🙁
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Have you tried a nude lipstick instead?
bonnieLove the opaque look of Lady Gaga, but MAC please consider RE-LAUNCH of Bardot, Shrimpton, these colours are hot again.Really Really miss them. Opaque look is hot right now!!! bonnie
ezzieooh, the cyndi lauper one is gorgeouss! from the promo pics, i thought it would be like a really strong red, but im loving the hints of coral/berry in it!
RoxanneOh my god, I love the Cyndi Lauper one… Reminds me of strawberry bubble gum! Such a great cause too, I might just have to pick it up as a reward for doing well on my midterms 😛
azitai bought gaga today- it’s so pretty! i paired it with hush, hush rose from spring forecast collection and they look so pretty together! i really like cyndi too, so i might buy that later.
ShiI just picked up Viva Glam Gaga and it’s not as opaque/pigmented on me. But I love it nonetheless, and I’m glad 100% of the money goes to a good cause!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Much lighter, frostier, and paler!
shezim an indian girl, nc37 – please help me out with how i could make this lipstick work for me? much appreciated christine?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I’d pair it with fuchsia pinks and purples or really frosty pinks on the eyes.
lynneI just got the lady gaga one yesterday and I love it, Im still thinking about the cyndi lauper one tho.
KimberleyI love the Cyndi Lauper colour most (and on you also) more than the Gaga. Though I’d want the Gaga one for ‘collectability’ if that makes sense. I would just *never* wear it!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »It’s not quite as purple/pale!
Dianaomg i loooovvve viva glam gaga! it makes me feel like a mexican barbie! haha…but i only bought one n i thought about getting a backup but i figured id wait til next week n now its sold out everywhere!!!
MandyPicked up Cyndi and Gaga today! So excited to have them! Am loving the wearable red and super bubblegum pink. A great cause, so I figured I’d go for both!
Amorgan GruberHey, is there any way I can get a hold of those swatches? Great review, I love The GAGA Color!
Krista DiorPretty sure I’ve been wearing that light pink/bluish lipstick for years now when nobody else was… but anyway, while Lady GaGa continues to steal other people’s looks, I am SO excited about Cyndi Lauper making her way back into the spotlight. She’s going to be on Celebrity Apprentice and I can’t freaking wait! I’ve idolized her since I was 6 years old and still have a scrapbook where I kept all of her photos from magazines, trading cards (yes, there were Cyndi Lauper trading cards sold in grocery stores!) and stickers. I purchased both lip colors today via the MAC pro website, so I won’t get mine for a few days. I am going to compare the GaGa lipstick to my YSL signature color and see which one I like best. Thanks for posting the swatches so I could get a better look at the texture and tones of the products.
ModeCrazyMakeUpOnI’m definitely gonna buy both when they’ll be launched in my country! I have a question about the viva glam lipsticks (couldn’t find the right post to ask there) about the ones that don’t have a gloss in the viva glam collection (viva glam I, II, III & IV + the lauper and the gaga one) : which liplass, … can match each one the most closely? I tried to find the answer but obviously didn’t manage. Thanks a lot for your help!
lovelyDHi Christine! Do you think a warm tone can wear the Cyndi Lauper shade? By the way, what are you studying for, what’s your major?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Oh, yes, definitely!!I am a JD/MBA (graduate school – law and business). My major for undergrad was dual – Economics & Political Science 🙂
JennyIs it me or the Gaga lipstick looks like a lot to the Strayin lipstick from the Hello Kitty collection? Because if they´re almost the same, I think I´ll buy the Gaga one instead the Hello Kitty 🙂
GlessieSilly me, but omg I wanted to get the lady gaga because I want to donate, but I don’t like lustres. And snob’s a satin. 🙁 What to do…
ChloeThey look gorgeous on you!! Thanks for the swatches and review! <3 I was wondering which (or both haha) you would recommend for nc20/25 skin? I really want to pick one (or both … <3), and it's for such a great cause!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Cyndi for sure 🙂 Gaga if you love the color & the cause!
ellieI know Cyndi would look better on me since i have warmer skintone but i would get gaga instead because i’m really into pinks right now. What gloss from the new spring collection or liberty of london would be good to make gaga a little warmer?
FriddeHi! Can I borrow some of your wonderful pictures to my blog? It’s new so I don’t have many readers, and it’s on swedish, but I wanted to ask just in case ^___^Thanks for the best makeup website with the best pictures!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Hi Fridde,You are welcome to take (but upload to your own server) promotional photos and link back, but for photos we’ve taken, just one (like a teaser photo) and a link back.Thank you!
KelseyI’m so late on this, but I am absolutely IN LOVE with the Viva Glam Gaga lipstick. Like, head over heels. I’m wondering if there are any other MAC lipsticks that are exact dupes, or at least close? Any suggestions? Thanks!
jennahA little late to hop on the bandwagon but I just got the Cyndi one and am absolutely in love with it. It’s my first ever MAC lipstick. I tried the Gaga one in the store but it looked bad with my super pale skin and blonde hair. But the coral Cyndi one looks great. I can’t wait to wear it!! Thanks for the great review!
Honeysjust picked up Viva Glam Gaga today n it’s my 2nd MAC lipstick after Angel =) thanks to my local MAC MA who kept it ‘specially reserved’ for me n others who have waited for months to arrive in our country, or i might won’t be able to get at all.. heard they said that it’ll only be available for half year..wonder if its just in my country or something.. im so addicted to MAC n i wanna grow my MAC collection, so excited. plannin’ to get MAC Give Me Liberty of London next =D couldn’t get enough of Temptalia Christine, love n xoxo..
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »Aww! Thank you 😀I know that the press release stated 12 months, so I am not sure.
glitter princessthis colour of lipsticks looks like a good dupe of the hello kitty pink fish lip conditior is this the casE?
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »It’s kind of like it!
starrI would say so i have both the pink fish and viva glam gaga and they are very similar on the lips. though the gaga is a bit paler
LoriWhat would be good lip pencils to go with these 2 colours? LOVE YOUR SITE helps me so much as I am far far away from a Mac store!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I can’t think of any, to be honest. MAC’s lip liner selection is nice, but it’s always lacking 🙁
EvelynNYX has a ton of lip liner options that would help these colors pop!! And Christine is right, MAC’s lip liner collection is a little sad …
EvelynHow do you take pictures of your lips and get such a great shot?? What kind of camera do you have??
