Mac’s recent seasonal collection Magic of the Night is all shimmer, smoke and shine: manna from heaven for those who love to party. Blue, black and cobalt pigments full of glint and knowing gleam make for mesmerising night-time looks. But we have grown especially fond of one product in the lip collection which we’ve been reaching for both day and night: Mac Amplified Creme Lipstick in Dark Side.
Mac Amplified Creme Lipstick in Dark Side
Dark Side has all the knock-out impact of a matte lipstick, but the Amplified Creme finish (a soft cream texture with shine) delivers strong pigment without drying the lips. The shine effect lightens and lifts make-up, and so neatly avoids the risk of looking too gothic or worse, Hallowe’en, which is always a danger when playing with intense burgundy and purple. Dark Side is absolutely perfect winter wear if you want a strong, vibrant mouth, more dramatic and less “kiss me now” then any red can be.
by Rachel McCormack
Dark Side retails at £15.50. Explore MAC Magic of the Night collection here