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MAC Unsung Heroes: Viva Glam V Lipglass

April 29th, 2012 by Karen 12 Comments

MAC viva glam v lipglass

Viva Glam V Lipglass ($14.50) is a great gateway gloss for makeup newcomers, and it’s probably the color I recommend the most to new/shy makeup wearers, especially teens and girls just getting into makeup for the first time.

I know that if I was a young girl looking for a mom-approved gloss, (my mom never liked me wearing crazy colors), neutral shimmery pink Viva Glam V definitely would have made the cut.

And I swear that it makes my lips look fuller, even though it’s technically not a plumping gloss.

mac viva glam V

MAC viva glam v lipglass swatch

MAC viva glam v lipglass

It’s a nude lip look pigmented enough to stand on its own, so it stops before heading all the way down the path to concealer/flesh-colored lips (where your kisser all but disappears).

I love how pretty it looks layered on top of nude pink or brown lip liners and lipsticks. 🙂

NOTE: Viva Glam V also comes in a very pretty Lipstick, and both it and the gloss are gorgeous gateway lip colors. I think the Lipglass version here conveys much less pink, and maybe a dash more mauve.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection
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MAC Unsung Heroes: Viva Glam V Lipglass / Originally published April 29th, 2012

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  1. April says

    April 29th, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Yes! One of my favorites!

    Reply
  2. Anne-Sophie says

    April 29th, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    That’s a very pretty gloss indeed! Your blush is gorgeous too.
    And as I’ve commented in another post: I don’t know what highlighter you use (or maybe its your skincare?) but your skin looks amazing! It’s just glowing! Really, really pretty. Would you mind sharing what you’ve used on your skin? 🙂

    Reply
  3. Vonnie (@socialitedreams) says

    April 29th, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    one of my fave lipglosses that i own 😀

    Reply
  4. ShannonW says

    April 29th, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    It looks a lot like Nymphette–if you have one, do you need the other?

    Reply
  5. Chris25 says

    April 29th, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I have to buy this!

    Reply
  6. Becca says

    April 30th, 2012 at 12:18 am

    Love this color. For me, it’s the perfect “my lips but better” gloss

    Reply
  7. Nina says

    April 30th, 2012 at 5:45 am

    I

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  8. Nina says

    April 30th, 2012 at 5:48 am

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  9. Nina says

    April 30th, 2012 at 5:49 am

    My browser is going bonkers on me. :-/

    Just wanted to say i LOVE VG V so much and sorry for the triple posts. :-/

    Reply
  10. JennySue Makeup says

    April 30th, 2012 at 8:35 am

    I TOTALLY AGREE- you literally can’t go wrong with this lip color. They better never discontinue it. I do love the Viva Glam V1 as well, a bit pinkier than the V, but just as wearable. Glad you’re enjoying your trip- your kittie talent scouting is hilarious:)

    Reply
  11. corallista says

    April 30th, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I never discovered this one, its so pretty! I hope my MAC store carries it!

    Reply
  12. EmmyJean says

    April 30th, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    I need this!!! So natural and pretty!

    Reply

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