The Reel Drama Lip Bag set (RM165, available at all MAC counters in Malaysia) includes a zippered make up bag, a lipstick, a lip liner pencil and a gloss. There were 4 sets to choose from and product photos and swatches of the those as well as the other items in the collection are available at KarlaSugar.net.
I believe in the US these are part of the Nordstrom 15th Anniversary celebration and is not available for purchase on the MAC website. Anyways, the one set that I was attracted to was Reel Drama. I felt Pillowtalk (lipstick) from the Overnight set was a bit too dark and brown for me and it's not the kind of lip colors that I go for. The other two sets had lighter (paler) shades of pink and beige that normally just doesn't work too well on me. Plus, I already have the Innocence Beware lipstick in the It's A Girl set from the Venomous Villain collection promo.
PRODUCT PHOTOS
Cremesheen Lipstick in Reel Drama |
Cremestick Liner in Softwood |
Dazzleglass Creme in Scenestealer |
Dazzleglass brush tip applicator |
Dazzleglass color close up |
SWATCHES
(L-R) Reel Drama (Lipstick), Softwood (Liner), Scenestealer (Gloss) - Click image to enlarge - |
For the Reel Drama lip bag set, you get:
- Cremesheen Lipstick in Reel Drama - a mauve-rose color with a creme finish
- Cremestick Liner in Softwood - a deep wine color
- Dazzleglass in Scenestealer - a peach-coral gloss with light pink and silver glitter
- Diagonal-zip kuboid bag/pouch
I've always loved MAC's cremesheen lipstick formula and this color is a nice addition to my lipstick collection. I didn't realize it but I don't own any mauve lipsticks. The closest shade that I have to it is NYX Round Lipstick in Thalia which is more mauve (and more opaque might I add). It reminded me of MAC's Fanfare but Fanfare is definitely a lot more pink.
Seeing Softwood swatched, I wasn't expecting it to be as deep a color as it turned out on my lips. I will definitely be pairing it with a lighter lipstick (perhaps one that is too pale for me?) or gloss to balance it out.
As for Scenestealer, I like the color but I'm not much of a fan of glittery glosses. However, that aside I think the texture is nice and slightly tacky. I didn't like the brush applicator which looked a bit messed up (my theory is it's caused by the twisting motions when you open and close the cap) and would have preferred a regular doe foot or sponge applicator instead. The glitter particles were not gritty so that was a good thing but when I removed it, I had some sparkle residue on my lips and all around.
In order of application: Softwood (Liner), Reel Drama (Lipstick), Scenestealer (Gloss) - Click image to enlarge - |
Reel Drama (lipstick) - Click image to enlarge - |
I love the lipstick on it's own as the color is lighter and top it off with a complementing gloss. Putting on all the lip products in the set all together for me is a bit too dark for my liking. I might try the lip liner with the gloss though.
PRODUCT VALUE & THOUGHTS
The set offers at least RM50 of savings plus it comes with a free bag. Personally though, I think if you like the color combo and the product finishes, it's worth a buy. It's not what I would classify as a must buy.
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