It’s no secret that burgundy lips are a fall makeup must-have, and a few months ago MAC released a collection of the mattest lipsticks you’ll find, with their “retro matte” formula. As soon as I saw Fixed On Drama, I knew I needed it! I have quite a few burgundy lipsticks, including MAC Media and Wet n Wild Cherry Bomb, but what separates them is that this one is completely matte, with no shine whatsoever!
I don’t think it looks that great up close, as it’s a bit drying…but it is the perfect matte. The formula is long-lasting because it’s so drying, which can be good or bad, depending on your taste! I think this lipstick needs a lip liner to be the sharpest, but I’ve used it without one for over a month and think it’s fine, it’s just not the type of lipstick you can apply without a mirror. Another tip: if you try to apply this with anything else on your lips (like lip balm) it’s not going to apply right. Your lips need to be as dry as possible!
I love to wear it with my current favorite eye look: pale neutral eyes using matte shadows with a focus on mascara and brows. Top it off with some Fixed On Drama for a pop of color that looks sophisticated. I think this lipstick is a great addition to anyone’s collection. And who can resist the sweet scent of a new MAC lipstick? No one.
so pretty this shade, reminds me that one you showed once from the flower collection called black dahlia still wanting it but they don’t sell it here
I like this one a lot more than Flower’s Black Rose. They have very different formulas, though- Flower’s is shimmery.
Looks fabulous! It’s soooo dark looking that it would scare me in the store so glad I got to see a swatch 🙂