MAC Keepsakes holiday 2014 collection has hit the stores late October. Even though I’m not too much of a holiday collection/kit type of person, I decided to give the Mac Keepsakes Nude Lip Bag a try.
This limited edition bag comes with three, full-size lip products: a lip pencil in Boldly Bare, lustre lipstick in Kiss the King and a lipglass in Chic Supremacy. It all comes in a gorgeous, cream-white bag with glittery texture and white pears around the zipper. ($39.50)
How gorgeous is this bag?
Boldly Bare pencil is a part of MAC’s permanent line and it was actually on my wishlist for a while now, so when I saw that it was included in this Nude Lip Bag, I used it as a perfect excuse to give MAC holiday collection a try. Boldly Bare is a dirty red brown that will work with any peach-toned nude lipstick. It has a non-drying and creamy formula, and while I don’t think that it looks too good on its own, it’s gorgeous when paired with a clear gloss, or a lipbalm.
Kiss the King is a peachy coral shade with a lustre finish. It’s most definitely on a sheer side, it applies very, very nicely and it has a luminous finish with a warm, golden shimmer.
Chic Supremacy Lipglass is a soft, creamy yellow-toned nude with slight shimmer. This is my least favorite product out the three. It’s a pretty color that worked nicely with the other two products, I just think that it settles into lip-lines quite a bit, so the finish isn’t really “glassy” (I really had to pack the product on to get that smooth finish).
From left to right, Chic Supremacy Lipglass, Kiss the King Lipstick and Boldly Bare Lip Pencil.
All three layered together.
There are two other Lip Bags in this collection: Red and Coral:
MAC Keepsakes 2014 Collection Coral Lip Bag
MAC Keepsakes 2014 Collection Red Lip Bag
Other items from the collection include Lip & Eye bag, Brush sets, Face palettes and Eyeshadow palettes (find them all at maccosmetics.com).
Will anyone be giving these a try?
17 Comments
Liz@LamentingLizzie
November 10, 2014 at 9:22 amIn the past, I have been super skeptical of the MAC holiday kits, because honestly the quality doesn’t seem to be the same. This is a lovely set, but I will definitely have to give it a think. The colors are pretty on you!
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Paula
November 11, 2014 at 12:38 pmMe too! That’s one of the reasons why I never gave them a try, I just didn’t think that they were anything special. I’m loving this set though, glad I gave it a go ;)
Millie
November 10, 2014 at 3:30 pm*sings* Christmas List! these are beautiful oh my!
Paula
November 11, 2014 at 12:39 pm;)
BerryBloomXO
November 10, 2014 at 4:35 pmSuch a lovely collection! The bag looks so elegant. I love the shade of lips on you, Paula, you look beautiful! I also love the blush you’re wearing, it works so well with the lip colour. <3
xoxo,
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Paula
November 11, 2014 at 12:39 pmThanks so much Puja <3 <3
Christina
November 11, 2014 at 6:22 amThis set is gorgeous and it looks so good on you!
I think my Xmas wishlist is getting ginormous! lol Really nice review and pictures :)
Christina | christina77star
Paula
November 11, 2014 at 12:40 pmHehehe mine is always huge, and not just for Christmas haha I have a permanent wishlisht ;) Thanks so much Hun!
Allison
November 12, 2014 at 12:13 amyes! I can’t wait to snag the nude lip bag.
Danielle
November 12, 2014 at 2:07 pmOmg looks so nice love the brushes too
Sophie Sierra
November 12, 2014 at 6:52 pmMAC was most definitely made for you my gorgeous girl! Hope that your modelling contract with MAC is being sent first class to you stat because girl you’ve gotsa be the prettiest model I ever did see! ;) I’m so glad you gave this collection a try Paula, it looks breathtaking on you. Nude lip colours work for you so stunningly well. Really, really made for you love. The overall effect is so pretty and impactful, I like how it is nude but effectively so if you get what I mean. The bag is a real beauty too.
Absolutely adore the last shot, MAC are so on point this season (but then again aren’t they always hehe) <3
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belikealady
November 12, 2014 at 8:18 pmI love the photography style of the photos on this post. the font and background you have chosen, are the best choices. because it made everything easier to follow
Sarah Salleh
November 12, 2014 at 10:08 pmIt look so sweet on you. Love it when it’s a good buy!
Sarah
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Gems
November 17, 2014 at 12:59 pmGod Paula, you are so beautiful, you just look impecable in every shot! I love the nude lip with your creamy skin, they work so beautifully together. Here in England about 10-20 years ago there was an advert for a bank/building society called Scottish Widows and there was a beautiful woman in a fur lined hooded cape that looks just like you.
You have definitely inspired me to try out a nude lip, although I doubt I will look as good as you :)
Gems x
Paula
November 18, 2014 at 8:55 pmAww thanks so much Gems, you’re so sweet! <3 Ahh I wish I could see that advert! :D
It's so hard for me to find a nude lip product that works with my skin tone, these were pretty nice though!
Jen Tea
November 17, 2014 at 4:46 pmYou are so pretty! And I love the nude lip bag, even the bag is so feminine and victorian! I love it :) I might have to go out and swatch these products myself because MAC is so hit and miss sometimes.
Keep in touch!
Jen xx
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Paula
November 18, 2014 at 8:52 pmAww thanks Love! ;) It’s definitely a “hit and miss” especially with these holiday collections. I loved this one though! ;)