15 Mar 2010 31 Comments
Why did I buy these? MAC Liberty Of London lipsticks
I fell for the hype around MAC’s Liberty of London this week. I had tested out Birds & Berries prior to the launch and really loved the colour and packaging. And when I saw the rest of the collection, I have to admit that aside from the packaging, nothing jumped out at me at first. But as I played with the colours and started swatching, I started to feel that pull…you all know what I’m talking about.
At the end, I brought home two lipsticks — Blooming Lovely (a creamy grey lilac mauve) and Petals & Peacocks (creamy bright magenta pink). I was excited because I don’t have anything similar to either of these in my collection.
But after I got home, I realized maybe there are reasons why I don’t have these colours already. I developed a serious case of buyer’s remorse for sure.
There’s no question that the colours are lovely. But I would never wear them daily and in the case of Blooming Lovely, I need to use liner and/or gloss to make it work. On its own, Blooming Lovely is not so lovely on me in my opinion.
Mar 14, 2010 @ 21:40:51
I love them! xo T
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Mar 14, 2010 @ 21:44:52
@Tiffany – thanks! They are really pretty colours — just different for me!
Mar 14, 2010 @ 21:49:54
I love both these lippies but i do have similar colours in my stash. I know what u mean about buyers remorse. I sometimes by shades i wouldn't buy then come home and see why: they don't suite me :/
Mar 14, 2010 @ 22:25:30
girl i know EXACTLY what you mean – I love the look of blooming lovely but I think it'd look very chalky on my skin tone and be hard for me to pull off!
Mar 14, 2010 @ 22:47:48
I feel buyers remorse almost everytime I buy a lipstick or foundation. Lipstick because while I am getting more into it, I still don't wear it often (as in I'll put it on in the morning and that is it for the day), and foundation, just because I have been searching for my HG, which I am convinced doesn't exist lol, so I have a lot of product that I barely use. I have been eying Petals and Peacocks, I love the packaging and have been hoping because of my colouring (pale and blonde) that it will be a nice bright pink on me.
Mar 14, 2010 @ 22:52:03
Personally, I really liked both P&P and BL. BL seems to be very love/hate, it's a very particular look, you know? I also got Ever Hip and surprisingly, that is the one I feel like I could do without, I don't really understand the hype over that one.
Mar 14, 2010 @ 22:53:06
@Amynicola: I'm going to play around with the colour and report back!
@Rachel: The pink is super bright — definitely swatch in store. If you apply with fingers or a brush the colour would be softer.
Mar 14, 2010 @ 22:57:57
the MUA put a nude lipglass over blooming lovely on me when i was at MAC and it seemed to mute the color down a bit. i use 2n over it ALL the time now, so maybe that will work for you
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:05:35
@D: I kind of wanted Ever Hip too but held back. LOL.
@Nicole: great tip! I will try it out.
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:07:42
Aww I know what you mean. I've been caught up in the hype before. It doesn't help that some colours that look great on other bloggers end up not looking so hot on me (eg Costa Chic on Temptalia doesn't look as good on me).
Did you see Ever Hip and Peachstock? I got those instead because they seemed the most wearable from this collection for my olive toned skin.
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:10:32
@blue3: I did see those two colours and they are definitely more up my alley. For some reason, I went out of my comfort zone and opted for these other two…crazy makeup junkie I am!
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:27:12
I picked up these as well. Blooming Lovely was definitely out of my comfort zone, but such a pretty colour. You're right, it's not something I'd wear every day though. It did look a bit more wearable when I put a baby pink gloss over it.
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:41:06
Ah, I try to be good about not buying colors that I know won't work on me and it's been some trial and error so I think I've worked out pretty well that area between too safe and will probably never reach for. I also try to be realistic that I definitely only wear stuff that's "easy" to wear (both in terms of color, but more so in terms of application) so I shouldn't buy things that will be too high maintenance. I feel like it's been a while since I've bought something and then tried it on only to think "blech."
That being said… I definitely still have some items in my collection I bought because everyone said they were amazing … that I didn't find quite that amazing and never reach for. I think it helps that I'm pretty much over MAC LE collections (the last one I bought something from was Naked Honey!) because I *know* what I won't wear from them now. For example, while Petals and Peacocks and Ever Hip really appealed to me, I never wear any of my MAC lipsticks because the formula dries out my lips and is really high maintenance for me. (Yet I can't seem to let go of my two HK LE tubes and I mean, I went into that collection knowing I was going to get at least one lipstick REGARDLESS of what those colors turned out to be lol).
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:48:38
I only ended up buying Peachstock xD
I know exactly wat u mean by buyer's remorse T.T it doesn't help that the packaging was so pretty….
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:58:09
lol i know what you mean. But I never really got into the hype of buying mac collection and stuff like that. I was only into the hellokitty collection
Mar 14, 2010 @ 23:58:39
I used to do that ALL the time! I have become MUCH better at doing my research on products first and looking at my collection and seeing if I have anything similar.
Mar 15, 2010 @ 00:32:57
wow! those are SUPER creamy! i might have to try them just to experiment with the texture. sorry you're sorta regretting the purchase. if it helps any, the colors are very dramatic and look awesome for a night out!
Mar 15, 2010 @ 01:09:54
I purchased a couple of the London e/s's and adore them! Nothing else really called my name and yes, I have made a remorseful decision before (and actually, quite often). I am trying to make less of those =/
Mar 15, 2010 @ 02:00:06
These shades aren't really in my comfort zone but they are indeed pretty! Usually a lot of thought goes in before I buy something, so it's rare when I make an impulse purchase. If I buy something I end up not liking, I exercise my right to return if unsatisfied
Recently I bought SAMY Fat Hair Thickening Cream and it's failed miserably though D:
Mar 15, 2010 @ 02:55:57
Sorry you didn't like! Both look great in your lip shots. I bought Blooming Lovely and love it. But I'll admit it's a color that's out of my regular comfort zone, which consists of lots of beige and brown-based neutrals. Blooming Lovely looked like a lilac-beige, which come to think of it is still a beige. I went into the store set on Ever Hip and the MA convinced me to get Blooming Lovely. I'm olive toned, so was surprised, but I guess it also has to do with features, overall style, and different tones of olive. I love when MAs push their clients out of their comfort zone, although I admit that 75% of the time, I end up disappointed.
Mar 15, 2010 @ 03:28:26
I find those really cool toned pinks so hard to wear – I steered clear of VG Gaga for the same reason. Although I imagine those shades would look hot with a smokey eye!
Mar 15, 2010 @ 03:59:25
Ah, that's too bad. I know all about buyer's remorse. There are times, though, that what I think doesn't work actually works for me, except that my eyes aren't used to seeing myself in certain colors, esp. ones I've never used before. Otherwise, I always say, this is cheap tuition for a valuable educational experience. (Yeah, you can totally tell I'm good at psyching myself out of buyer's remorse, lol).
Mar 15, 2010 @ 07:16:30
I find both shades too blue (cool) for Asian skintones! Thanks for letting us know!!
Mar 15, 2010 @ 07:54:17
These look great on you, but I know exactly what you mean! At least the packaging is gorgeous so you can gaze longingly at them
I was considering the nude lipstick in the LoL line, but figured I already had enough of those. I would love to see your entire lipstick collection one day 
Mar 15, 2010 @ 08:09:30
I just shelled out $40 for the California Dreamin' lipstick.. I haven't even received it yet and I'm already feeling guilty! (still have to go to the post office to sign for the package)
Mar 15, 2010 @ 11:16:36
They look so fab! For a night out they would be fun to wear!
Mar 15, 2010 @ 12:40:30
I think I definitely shop like you, sometimes I force myself to look, and I end up buying something that is just "meh" or I don't really absolutely need or something I would wear everyday.
Mar 15, 2010 @ 13:23:37
I think Petals & Peacocks looks great against your skin.
I have a 10-day cooldown period for products that I want so that usually takes the duds off my list. I don't have too much buyer's remorse anymore… if it doesn't work for me and it's returnable, I will return it. No shame LOL.
Mar 15, 2010 @ 13:39:06
they look lovely on you hun but I would not be able to pull them off :S Maybe use it for occasions . and yes please you lipstick collection post would be lovely to see
Mar 15, 2010 @ 15:01:36
Thanks for the comments ladies!
@Shifa @Andi — I'll think about posting my lipstick collection. I'm a bit scared to. LOL
Mar 15, 2010 @ 15:31:55
One of the things that I've done so that I don't have the buyers remorse is when I go try things at the MAC store, I bring one of my guys with me. They'll both bluntly tell me if they think something looks sickly or wrong on me, or if they think I need it. It helps a lot.