The Accidental Beauty

Oh yes baby! One of my absolute ‘Holy Grail’ lipsticks from MAC would have to be the gorgeous Rebel (satin – $14). Described as a “vivid pinkish-purple“, I have worn this baby out and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. It’s one of the most gorgeous colors I’ve ever worn. It’s a satin formula, which tends to be a little drying, but because this color is so beautiful I put up with it. But to be honest, I combat that by moisturizing the crap outta my lips prior to application to minimize the drying. This lipstick also stains a little…just a little. So even after you’re done eating or drinking, it’ll still be there, but it’ll give your lips that “flushed” look. It’s a very opaque shade, so you won’t need to pile it on. My mom has tried this color and she loves it. I should buy her one so she can stop borrowing mine, but I’m telling you…brown girls, this color would look amazing on you!

Here are a couple of shots of me wearing this color. It’s my second most used lipstick and I’m so glad it’s permanent so I don’t have to drive myself crazy looking for backups and/or dupes. If you’re afraid of colors like this, I’m gonna give you some corny advice: Be a Rebel and wear Rebel, dammit!

I highly recommend this shade for all skin-tones. I seriously feel its a color that anyone can get away with wearing. It looks brighter in my pictures than what it really is. You can dab this one lightly for just a touch of POW!, or you can really apply heavily for a vixen-like pout. I actually wear this shade to work often. It’s not too much, because there’s enough purple in it to really bring down the pink and make it wearable yet sexy.

HOW DOES IT HOLD UP?

French Kiss Survival: 3/5 – this shade will be all over your lips and whoever you’re kissing, smeared and somewhat messy. If your S/O is anal about having your lipstick transfer all over him, don’t kiss them in this one…it’ll stain them up like nobody’s business.
Grandma Kiss Survival: 4.5/5 – a quick peck on the cheek will not remove this product from your lips, unless you’re giving someone a really hard, forceful grandma kiss. They may have a pink tinge on their cheek, but they should be able to easily wipe it away.
Eating Survival: 4/5 – unless you eat like the Tazmanian Devil, this should survive your meal for the most part. Some of it will fade, but you shouldn’t have to totally reapply it as if it was never there.
Work Appropriate? I think so. When my mom wears it, it looks totally different than when I wear it. She makes it look conservative, I make it look young and fun.
Church Appropriate? Ehhh maybe, but to be on the safe side, I’d just wear a semi-sheer lipgloss and call it a day.

Availability: MAC Cosmetics

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