MAC Viva Glam Nicki & Ricky Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Viva Glam Nicki & Ricky
MAC Viva Glam Nicki & Ricky Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Viva Glam Nicki & Ricky is a new campaign to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS through MAC AIDS Fund’s Viva Glam program. This year’s limited life products include a specially designed Lip Conditioner (in a tube) with Ricky Martin’s signature emblazoned across it and lipstick Viva Glam Nicki (bright yellow pink) with Nicki Minaj’s signature on the inner packaging.
No matter how you may feel about the promotional material or celebrities chosen this year, the entire selling price of each product goes directly to MAC AIDS Fund, which is dedicated to raising HIV/AIDS awareness. MAF does some amazing things, and it’s one of the best charities I’ve seen any beauty brand identify with. It’s a rare thing to see a brand that donates 100% — and this isn’t just net proceeds, which is typically after costs are paid for. This is a full $14.50 or $15.00 that goes straight to a good cause. If neither of these products are appealing to you, there are several other permanent Viva Glam shades that are more wearable and universally flattering.
Viva Glam Nicki is a vibrant medium pink with subtle yellow undertones that give it a kiss of coral. It has a satin finish, which means it has a semi-matte finish; there’s a natural sheen but nothing glossy or shimmery. The color coverage is opaque, and it applies evenly. On me, it wears four hours. MAC Chatterbox is not as bright, slightly darker. YSL Fetish Pink has a blue-base. Elizabeth Arden Perfect Flamingo is a touch darker and cooler-toned.
Lip Conditioner is clear and slick. This always feels really slippery on my lips; almost like thickened milk. I prefer other lip balms to this personally. The staying power and overall hydration are good but not great. I like that it’s in a tube, though, so it’s more travel- and pocket-friendly.
MAC Viva Glam Nicki & Ricky
MAC Viva Glam Nicki & Ricky
MAC Viva Glam Nicki
MAC Viva Glam Nicki
MAC Viva Glam Nicki
MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick
MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick
MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick
I love that this pink is not cool-toned. Now I can have a bright pink that suits me!
DITTO!
thats what I thought! damn fine pink!!
You know I look at this lippie and sometimes I see coral to it, and sometimes I dont. How does it compare to Pink Friday? Is it worth comparing at all?
No, not at all!
thanks love!
really love the colour of that lipstick!
I’m soooooo excited!!!! Loved it!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, first swatch I’ve seen of this without any hints of coral! It’s so pretty! I wish it would look like this on my lips!
Do you think this lipstick would look good on medium olive skin tone? I’m an NC42
I think it would – it will add a lot of contrast and certainly be a focal point!
Ahhh so pretty! I’ll definitely be buying Viva Glam Nicki – if not for anything else then at least for the sake of supporting a great cause 🙂
I feel the same way. I don’t usually buy mac lipsticks because there are plenty of drugstore ones that I like. I bought Gaga and Cyndi and love both. I bought Gaga 2 last year because everyone said it’s the perfect nude shade. I don’t like it on me for some reason, but I don’t regret buying it because it’s for such a good cause. I found a way to make it work though. 🙂 I’m planning on getting Nicki. If I end up not liking it, oh well. At least it’s for a great cause. I also like that 100% goes to it.
Same here. My husband died of AIDS-related illnesses and something he always said was–“if someone had told about the reality of HIV and AIDS, I would have listened. I would have protected myself.” We live in Thailand, and HIV education was a major taboo among young people until about 5 years ago. I support many HIV/AIDS educational causes, but MAC is the only product I buy because all the money goes to support HIV related causes. Good thing for a private company to be so socially aware and actually give back to the community, not just break even.
Omgee this color looks so Beautiful on you :’)
Could i please ask what Mac foundation shade are you ?
NC25
Ooh love Viva Glam Nicki x
I don’t care if it is promoted by Nicki Minaj, I love the colour… Seriously, can Christine look more pretty wearing it?. I love the pictures!!
I may be confused but I thought there was a Pink Friday lipstick? Is this one different, colour wise?
There was 🙂 They did a special collab for that one, but I imagine due to the success of that shade, they felt she’d be a good driver for the Viva Glam campaign, too! They are different, though.
OOOOOO want!!!!!
Oooops! I just looked there is no comparison- this one looks much pinker and prettier imo, the other one was kinda on the bluish-lavenderish side.
I love this lipstick! Definitely going to check it out the next time I’m at mac 🙂 Thanks for the swatches Christine!
It’s beautiful! It looks like one of those shades that brightens up your whole face. For some reason I thought it was going to be an amplified finish, but I dig this color as a satin, too. The Viva Glam campaign is one of the reasons I still frequent MAC, even after some of the strange things going on with MAC recently.
If you don’t mind me asking what kind of strange things? I use MAC cosmetics mainly only a different brand of eyeshadow every now & then in the crease lol but I haven’t heard anything going on.
Not a fan of nicki but i love viva glam and this color is amazing, I can’t wait to get it
Got mine in the mail yesterday!! Can’t wait to try it out!!
Viva Glam Nicki looks beautiful on you! Thanks for getting the review up so quickly!
Love it and love the fact that the money goes to charity!
I cant wiat to get mine!!! Plus its for a good couse
OH that pink is perfect! I can never get more than 30 minutes of wear on mac lipsticks though.
Wow! That l/s is just gorgeous! I am totally going to pick that one up!!!
Nice color. Do you think it would work on a NC 30 skin?
I don’t see why not!
I love that colour on you! But as it looks quite close to Chatterbox (which already is wildly bright against my colouring) this is going to end up a miss for me 🙁
Chatter box is far from this one amazing colour. chatterbox is more of a coral and the Viva glam Nicki is more or a pink. This one colour suits all skin tones.
I love Nicki’s lipstick! I’m afraid it might wash me out a little though.
aw, i’m a little disappointed… i was hoping MAC would go all out and give Ricky a lipstick, too. 🙁 Viva Glam Nicki is very pretty, though!
Its very pretty!
ohhhh i want thissssssssssss!
wow! this looks nice on you Christine!!
Is it pinker than MAC’s Chatterbox?
I mentioned this in the post!
OMG! I loved it!
Thanks for swatches! I really wondered about viva glam nicki!
definitely on my list… can’t wait to get it.
OMG
Nicki looks gorgeous!
Well it definitely looks a bit more wearable then Pink Friday!!
I’m intrigued. Nicki is a bit darker then I am so maybe I can pull it off. Also I like how it looks on you Christine, it brightens your eyes 🙂
I can’t wait to get the lipstick. Do you know when they will be available?
February 15th – http://www.temptalia.com/mac-viva-glam-ricky-martin-nicki-minaj-for-viva-glam
Is this limited edition?
Limited life – http://www.temptalia.com/mac-viva-glam-ricky-martin-nicki-minaj-for-viva-glam
I don’t know why I’ve never bought at Viva Glam lipsticks, they are for such a good cause! I’m going to make sure I buy this lipstick! And maybe a few others! 🙂
Hi Christine! I’ve always wondered (I couldn’t seem to find anything about this in your FAQ section) if you got all your makeup to review for free? Or did you have to pay full price for it? I know it doesn’t affect how you review things but I’m just curious =P
Everything is disclosed on a per post basis. Just check the bottom of every post to see if it the product was a sample or something I bought. For instance, these were samples. Everything else you’ll see today from MAC I paid for. I pay for about 80-90% of MAC you see on the blog, depending on how things work out. Some months/collections/years are better. It really just depends on the product, because what I spend on the blog goes up every year – it doesn’t go down. I think I spend three or four times what I did when I first started!
Sorry, but that looks awful! I can’t imagine too many people who would be able to pull that off.
Different strokes for different folks! I like it — didn’t think it looked awful on myself!
It’s beautiful on you! I’ll def purchase now…well Feb 15th 😉 you can pull this off!!
It looks great on you, Christine! But so true @ “different strokes for different folks!” I love my pink lippies, so I’m all for it, and even better since it isn’t so cool-toned.
I actually thought it looked beautiful on you and although we are not anywhere close to the same skin tone when I saw it on you I had to order it. Hopefully before the end of this week I will be rocking it too.
Thanks, Maebee! I bet you’ll be gorg in it!
are you the same lc from skinnyvscurvy? seems so
looks awesome on her
Nicki is gorgeous! I think the lip conditioner for Ricky is a fabulous idea. Everyone needs a lip balm!
I can’t wait to get these. I’ve told my hubby he’ll have to pick them up, as I’ll be out of town when they’re released.
I never got an invite from MAC to purchase them early, which is a bit disappointing, considering the $$ I’ve spent on their website in the past couple of years. Oh well, it’s available for a year, so I’m not stressing it!
I didn’t either – and I buy almost every collection in full each year and have been doing so since Dame Edna!
I got my invite ten minutes ago! Ordered, and also sent 2 invites to others!
There’s a typo – “MAF does some amazing things,…”
Nope, not a typo. MAF = MAC AIDS Fund.
So getting this when it comes out!! I love pinks no.matter what undertone. I am a deep complexion and I wear whatever I want regardless of color.
A bit to bright for my taste, but looks lovely on you Christine 😀
Wow that’s a gorgeous lipstick!
ok. this is really gorgeous, but it looks so different on everyone. I like how it looks more pink than coral. it appears more pink than coral here, which I favor. I really hope it looks like this, or pretty close, on me!
I ordered mine when MAC sent out the pre-order codes. I don’t know if I’m going to love the color on me, but it’s for a good cause so what the heck. Should be arriving this afternoon in fact, so I’m excited to give it a try.
It’s so nice…too bright for me but still a nice color 🙂
I generally love everything that you swatch but this colour isn’t one of my favourites on your skin. I feel that this signature tone is best worn by Nicki herself. Sorry!
I really like Viva Glam Nicki which shocks me to say haha! I’m so glad it is nothing like Pink Friday but really annoyed that the Ricki element is only a clear lip conditioner, it would have been great to have another lip shade…oh well!
It looks nicer than what I expected from the prome pics…
I want! And planning to stock at least three on my stash! 😀
I love this color! Can’t wait to receive mine!
You look beautiful with it Christine. I went yesterday to my local MAC counter for a pre sale, and fell in love with it, I use to wear only soft and nude colors, but lately I’ve been loving hot pink lipsticks. Thank you for this review.
This color looks very cute for summer…
Um, I think I need that lipstick.
Omg… I’ll take 12!
I…..MUST….HAVE….IT!!!!!!
What a pretty colour! But I still haven’t finished my Cyndi Lauper Viva glam yet.
Ooh, I really like that. I have nothing like it, and I love that 100% of the proceeds go to the charity.
Have to have Viva glam nicki!! I have always wanted to get one of the VG l/s but I don’t need more nudes and gaga is way to blue toned on my nw20 skin but I am always looking for good yellow toned pinks so excited to support the cause 🙂
Pretty shade but way too few that can pull it off out of the tube. Just like her last lipstick that you had to pair with liner, lightly apply, darker gloss and then looked like a totally different shade.
This is such a lovely and flattering shade of pink! I love pink blush/lipsticks and I’ve been forever looking for *the* ultimate pink lipstick! This looks like it 😉 It looks beautiful on you, hopefully it will look good on me as well, I have fair, slightly freckled skin, and brown eyes with dark brown hair! I hope it doesn’t lean too coral, cause I’m all about pink 😀 It’s great that they also give everything to charity, and not like some lame 2% like other companies often do!
OMGGGG
way too cool toned for me but it’s a beautiful color!
when is the collection set to be released?
I think I’ll pick this lipstick up!
Ahh viva glam nicki is pretty! I could never pull that off though 🙁
Thanks for the swatches!
Pass! Bring Viva Glam Cyndi back MAC!
I want Cyndi back too uû
If you’re near a CCO, both the lipstick and lipglass is at mine. It’s worth a look to see if they have it.
I love the slight coral tone to this pink. I feel like it’s the perfect pink for spring.
I’ve never bought any non-drugstore makeup…but I like that pink lipstick a lot…
Wow, really pretty for spring! I can’t wait to get me one.
Oh god…Nicki’s lippy is GORGEOUS
I’m not sure how I feel about the color of this, but I’d be interested to test it out in a store, if they can keep it in stock for long enough for me to go in!
They will, eventually! It’ll be around for a whole year.
It will be around for a whole year?! Awesome!!
In that case I’m not rushing to purchase online and I’ll be stepping into my local counter to try out the color for myself! Thank you for always putting up such awesome swatches!!
I love this pink! it’s a lot warmer than the pink friday one that nicki has and i think im gonna get two because the color is great and i get to support their aids fund!!! 🙂
That’s a nice lipstick!
Viva Glam Nicki looks beautiful, but it’s just a bit too loud for me. I wouldn’t have the guts to wear it. Shame on me! lol.
The color just screams “1980s” to me. 🙂
I think I just might buy this lippie when it gets released here :))
I just purchased mine. Soooooooooo happy it’s a satin finish.
this is great, i’ve never bought any of the viva glam lipsticks before for some reason – i’m definitely going to pick this up.
i love the pink!
I was hoping it was brighter like the ones she usually wears. I loved pink friday so i was really hoping something like that. This is pretty tough.
I heard that one of Nicki’s favorite lipsticks is Pink Nouveau. So if you really like the shades she wears, maybe you’ll like that one 🙂
If I missed Iris Apfel’s lipstick in Flamingo, is this a similar color to it??
Oh, definitely not!
Never thought I’d be buying an $18 lip balm, but I guess there’s a first time for everything! Since it’s not really slippery, I could use it over lipstick for some shine.
I might grab the lipstick too, I like that it’s yellow based, I bet it’d look amazing in the summer when I have a tan 🙂
It’s very slick to me, FYI!
I would love to wear this shade but I am not sure if this would look good on warmer skin tones.
Hope makes more than three of them so they don’t sell out in 2 minutes.
These will both be available for a year!
How close is it to Viva Glam Lady Gaga?
Not at all!
Hi Christine,
Do you know if this is the same color as her previous mac lipstick “pink Friday” ?
No, it’s not!
When are they going to launch?
February 15
Oh, it’s definitely a Nicki Minaj color. Girl loves her bubblegum pinks.
I’m usually fonder of darker shades, but I think I may try this out anyway. It’s a great pink and an even better cause. 🙂
Beautiful! But how wearable is this pink? I own pink Friday and it is quite vibrant and almost Florescent! Would you say this is more wearable or still on the extreme side?
It’s more wearable than Pink Friday but I wouldn’t describe it as wearable!
What foundation are you wearing here? I’m so jealous of your ability to pull off anything! That lipstick looks great on you.
Hardly any, because it’s 16 hours after I applied, LOL! I can’t remember what it was, though 🙁
Absolutely going to get the Nicki one =)
Such a gorgeous color! Do you think it would suit me or wash me out though? I’d probably be around NC/NW15 — but I have neutral undertones, maaaaaybe leaning a tiny bit more cool.
I think it could work! It will be bold 🙂
Wow! Love the lipstick! Will have to get a back-up for this one, for sure.
I am NW46 and I have the lipstick and it looks GREAT! Don’t be afraid!!!
Lurrrrvley colour, I will definately be getting this. Being somewhat similar to Chatterbox which is one of my favourite lipsticks, I know I will love wearing this one 🙂
how does this compare to the lady gaga shade? seems very similar.
actually it looks like her shade pink friday! why would she do the same look twice? kinda surprising.
It looks nothing like it – http://www.temptalia.com/mac-nicki-minaj-pink-friday-lipstick-review-photos-swatches
Viva Glam Gaga is much lighter and blue-based.
OMG! I’m so excited for that pink! That is a bright, barbie pink I can get down with, yeaaaaah! I seriously just did a little dance, hahaha. Thank you so much for the pics!
i love the color, guess it would emphasize my flaky lips tho. like a similar one i have 🙁 hope i’ll find a moisturizing one.. looks pretty on you!
Omg Christine ! This is super Gorgeous, This color of tone suits you so well. At first i was going to pass on this lipstick. But now i’ve seen it on you. You’ve changed my mind. Will it be sold in the MAC stores by feb 15? or online only?! BEAUTIFUL!!!
MAC listed February 15th for in-stores! But it will be around for a year 🙂
Oh I wish they would hurry and release it in Australia!!!! Still waiting 🙂
I LOVE IT!
Will they stop selling Viva glam gaga as soon as this comes out?
Probably when they sell out of it, but I don’t know!
What eyeliner were you wearing? both the liner & the lipstick look beautiful on you!
MAC Undercurrent
I’m not judging until I’m in a store swatching; Pink Nouveau is perfect except for the Very Yellowness. But if this leans coral? All bets may be off!
Bought Morange before Xmas to play with and with bright pink penciled lips eh voila! a whole array of Palm Beach lip colors… I may finally get some real use out of Gaga pink with darker bluer pencil. Mixes beautifully; two lippies get messy but full filled in pencil sort of adds color with no bulk. Having to fight for blue pink lipsticks is getting old! Pink Pigeon didn’t work out so well.
Want! Gosh that is a pretty lipstick <3
gorgeous looks more wearable than pink friday
OMG the lipstick color is SOOOOO Nicky Minaj! Pretty! But unfortunately I don’t have the courage (yet) to wear pink that bright ;D
Love this lipstick. I’ve already have the viva glam GAGA lipstick .
Is the nicki lipstick very different compare to the Viva glam Gaga ? What do you think ?
Is it worth? Thanks
It’s not like Viva Glam Gaga!
That is SUCH a NIcki Minaj color! haha. When I think of her and the color pink, this is EXACTLY what comes to mind! 🙂
Just got mine today, I’m a nc45 and I love it!!!!!
Is this out yet?
February 15th
online only or in stores too
The press release stated February 15th for in-stores, so online would be the same or a little earlier.
This actually looks quite wearable, unlike what you would expect from Nicki Minaj. I expected is to something so bright, I would never wear it or I wouldn’t be able to pull it off. It doesn’t look like what she’s wearing in the promo image, that looks way more pink or is that just me?
do yellow undertones make your teeth look yellow?
They can, depending on the strength of the yellow and what the actual color is – e.g. orange-reds tend to bring out yellow the most.
i thought im not going to like this but it looks super-duper fab!!!
i think i want it 🙂
I received this on Friday and I am so happy. I am NC45 and I was able to pull this off. It is very pigmented so a little goes a long way. I also put on clear gloss on top and it kind of tones down the color. This is nothing like Pink Friday. This is the color Pink Friday should have been. You should not be disappointed if you purchase this because I think this is something the majority can pull off if you learn to work with it which is not hard to do.
Yay!!
Wow, Nicki looks great on you! Although it is yellow-toned, would it look good on a cool-toned girl?
It could be workable 🙂
Oh my god how did you get your hands on this. This is gorgeous.
when does it start selling online? And in stores?
The date is February 15th per the press release, but it may go online a little earlier – they do not provide a date for online.
so pretty! wish I could wear colors like this but they wash me out because I am so pale 🙁
i just dyed my hair a deep red-brown again, since its cool toned, dyou think itd work for me….
It could work!
this seems much darker than viva glam gaga aha i think i will pass 🙂
Oooh, looks lovely on you. I am intrigued by that gorgeous teal you have on your lower lashline…what is it please?
MAC Undercurrent!
Would you say this is a dupe for YSL opera rose? Someone stated it was but I looked at a swatch you did of Opera Rose and I don’t see this as a dupe. What do you think?
Less pink!
I just ordered this yesterday, and I cannot wait to get it in the mail. Holy crap, the lipstick looks amazing on you Christina, sheesh…I can only hope it looks half as good on me. It kind of reminds me a lot of the first Viva Glam Gaga shade, the pink one…minus the coral effects.
Beautiful! Also, can I just say THANK YOU for providing this blog!! It’s amazing. I haven’t bought a Mac lippie yet without consulting your page. I don’t know what I would do without you, haha 🙂
Thanks, Jessica! 🙂
is the VG nicki almost the same as the VG gaga?
No, not at all! 🙂
How does it compare to Candy Yum Yum/ Viva Glam Cyndi/ Impassioned ?
Not in any of those families! 🙂
I am in love with the Nicki lipstick. Ordered 2 from Nordstrom & I love how these support an amazing cause!
Christine,
Is it just me or did you notice the amount of lipstick in the tube looks smaller? When I got mine it looked like there was less product than other Mac lipsticks I own.
I didn’t!
love it!!!
LOVE IT!
It’s a nice pink !! Do u think it would look good on a c40 skintone ?
Yes! 🙂
When does this collection launch?
February 15th!
Omg! I never comment on anything on a site but I had to say… I CANT WAIT FOR THIS TO COME OUT.
Bought two Nicki’s yesterday! I love it! I looks and feels so summery pairs with neutral makeup and a white top.
what a pretty pink. do you think this is less pale than gaga’s pink lipstick? I have an olive skin color, which shade of pink matches my skin better?
Not less pale – it’s darker, brighter, but totally different from Viva Glam Gaga. This would probably be more flattering.
yay! i want it! thankgoodness it’s not so blue-based as the prior pink lip launch during shop mac cook mac….btw christine..u really feel like the lip conditioner feels like thickened milk? lol i gotta say eww to that! i feel like it’s the same as vaseline, no?
It’s not as thick as Vaseline – it has a runnier/milkier consistency.
I’m around an NW25, will this suit my skin tone? Since it is yellow toned lipstick will it make my teeth look yellow too? How does this compare to Cut a Caper & Ever Hip? Lots of questions…I’m just so curious!
It may emphasize yellow but not too much, since it is not orange 🙂
I was going to skip the lipstick and just get the lip conditioner but oh my god the swatch is perfect! Finding an excuse to go to MAC tomorrow!
Christine,I got your eyeshadow last year and loved it!
If MAC do another contest like that, will you enter?
I’m glad you like it, Willow! I probably wouldn’t, though.
Looks like a super bright version of Ever Hip. I have no idea if it will suit my fair skin, but have today purchased it anyway as it’s for charity 🙂
Hi. Is this good for warm tones also?? I tried the gaga viva glam, which did not work for my skin tone.. i am looking for a bright pink for me. do you recommend it ?
Sure!
I bought this lipstick at mac the other day but I’m not sure what I would wear on the eyes. Any suggestions? 🙂
Golds, corals, greens!
what are some of your favorite gold eyeshadows? eyeliner?
do they still have these in stock?
this looks amazing on you christine. I bought several 🙂 I’m an nc 25 but it looks the same on me as it does on you. what eyeliner wearing on your waterlines? pretty
I’m an NC20, I have brown hair and blu-gray eyes. Do you think this lipstick would look good on me?
It’s such a pretty color !!! :0 I want to get this so badly!
Hi Christine!
what do you prep your lips with before you put this on or any other lipstick?regular balm, lip primer or both? and what brand?still mac? because i was wondering if the lipstick would look different if you applied both or just balm or primer. thank you so much!:)