So…MAC Viva Glam Nicki IS More Wearable than Pink Friday, BUT…

Read ALL about my review process including how I take swatches, photos, and more here.

…I’m not feeling it…lol. I mean, I knew I wasn’t going to like the color, but I AM a fan of Nicki Minaj (we have that Trini/Queens thing in common, I like her music, and she has some decent things to say to young girls sometimes) so I bought the lipstick a few days ago when MAC customer service sent me a special one-time use code. It just got here a few minutes ago (along with some cute Shop MAC stickers).

Viva Glam Nicki is a satin finish lipstick and I’d describe the color as a loud Bubble Yum Bubble Gum pink. Since it’s a darker pink than Nicki’s Pink Friday MAC Lipstick, it is more wearable but just not a color that everyone can walk around looking well, normal in…lol. This is definitely for the type of girl who is more bold with her fashion choices and just life in general. There will be no librarians wearing Viva Glam Nicki. No senator’s wives wearing Viva Glam Nicki. No first lad—well you get my point.

And though there are satin lipsticks from MAC I love, Rebel being one, I felt like this lipstick formula wanted to highlight lines in my lips that aren’t really there. I even tried to “photo shop” that part out of the lip swatch above…lol.

If you wanted to go for it, it actually can work well on a variety of skin tones though you may want to jazz it up with a darker lip pencil (like Vino or Nightmoth or even Chestnut) or punch it up more with something like Magenta lip pencil (for the extra bold).

As for me, I don’t feel like money is wasted because after all, 100% of the proceeds of every Viva Glam product goes towards the MAC AIDS Fund. I will also be going back to get the Viva Glam Ricki Lip Conditioner when everything officially hits on February 15th.

Ricky & Nicki for M·A·C Viva Glam Available February 15, 2012 through February 2013

VIVA GLAM RICKY & NICKI FOR LIPSTICK
VIVA GLAM Nicki Bright yellow pink (satin)
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

LIP CONDITIONER
Lip Conditioner (tube) Clear
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN

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24 Comments

  1. February 8, 2012 / 6:03 pm

    Oh I really like this… I just don’t think I’d be able to pull it off myself xxx

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 9, 2012 / 6:21 am

      It’s pretty tough, Laura BUT if you do get it, at least 100% of the proceeds go to the MAC AIDS fund so you win whether you win or lose :)

  2. Danielle
    February 8, 2012 / 9:24 pm

    I don’t know if it’s because it’s just a picture of your lips, but I don’t think it looks bad on you. I think with a blue based lip pencil color you could deff rock it!!! I’m not the expert though! :) Goo luck!

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 9, 2012 / 6:21 am

      Hey Danielle!

      I DID try to get a full face pic but I looked WRONG (factors outside of the lip color added)…lol. This color does nothing for my complexion—I look best in pink reds, blue reds, and berry colors :)

  3. boo
    February 8, 2012 / 9:37 pm

    i LOVE the color! I’m about Alicia Keys’ complexion so hopefully it doesnt wash me out… also i really like how you added the note about the texture, texture is really important to me when i try out lipstick
    ps can you do a post on what colors to go with if you are alicia keys’ complexion with dark hair? im thinking of going honey blond…
    thanks! :)

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 9, 2012 / 6:19 am

      Sure can! It might be a few days before you see the post. I’m running ragged between fashion week and packing for my flight to Vegas for MAGIC…lol.

  4. February 8, 2012 / 10:34 pm

    A lot of girls are searching for the Nicki Minah pink so now they will have it. But it is unwearable. She couldnt wear it as everyday make up either. Very constumy.

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 9, 2012 / 6:18 am

      this is definitely not an everyday color…lol.

  5. February 8, 2012 / 10:49 pm

    Satins are my favorite finishes but this right I am not feeling. :/ hmmmm, I’m kind of over having to “work” with lip colors these days if they’re not already in my stash. Thanks for the swatch! :)

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 9, 2012 / 6:17 am

      EXACTLY. You said it perfectly—soooo over having to work with lip colors. I want to use a color straight from the tube and keep it moving…lol.

  6. February 9, 2012 / 12:34 am

    This is a pretty shade of pink, I can’t wait to pick it up and support a worthy cause :)

  7. Donielle
    February 9, 2012 / 8:39 am

    Well at least its pretty in the tube *kanye shrug*

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 9, 2012 / 2:56 pm

      Lmao! Right! And it benefits the MAC AIDS fund.

  8. Dobe
    February 9, 2012 / 12:06 pm

    Nice teeth! LOL

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 9, 2012 / 1:33 pm

      LOL! Braces for two years…as an adult…lol

  9. February 9, 2012 / 7:06 pm

    I played around w/ this lipstick for a few days, before doing a post on it. I like it better, when my lips are filled in w/ a nude lip-pencil. I even put a small layer of light pink lip-gloss to really make it pop. I can say, I definitely like this lipstick better than Pink Friday ;)

    • Danielle
      Author
      February 10, 2012 / 1:22 am

      glad you got it to work for you, Kay ;)

      yes, it’s like a gazillion times better than PF…lol

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