Saint Germain is a lipstick I've wanted for a couple of years now, and on my trip to Bicester Village I was surprised to see that there were loads of them in the cosmetics outlet for some unknown reason as it's a permanent shade (I have no idea how these things work, they also had another popular shade which I'll be posting about soon!).
The colour of this lipstick does look quite intimidating upon first glance. The MAC website describes Saint Germain as a 'clean pastel pink' which I do agree with although I find it a bit bolder than what you would expect from a pastel. I would advise warming up the skin with bronzer or natural blush to tone down the possible garishness of this lipstick, and also keeping the eyes quite simple! I usually wear gold and bronze eyeshadows on a daily basis but with this lip colour I used more neutral greys, pinks, beiges on the eye and my default black cat flicks and mascara.
The amplified finish of Saint Germain means it's very pigmented but also really creamy so applies well with all the coverage of a matte formula, but without drying out your lips. These are definitely my favourite kind of MAC lipsticks, as even though I do love lustres and cremesheens for their simplicity and ease of application you get a really nice colour payoff so don't need to apply so much and therefore the bullet should last you much longer!
What are your thoughts on this lipstick? Do you have a favourite MAC shade and formula?
I wish I could get away with this! I also now want to go to Bicester Village even more. Nice duvet, I have the same one! Xx
ReplyDeleteI have this shade but it looks so awful on me! Definitely not one for my skin tone!
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You're right; this lipstick could really toe the line to looking garish if the rest of the makeup isn't done the right way. I love how pretty colors like Saint Germain are, but I doubt I would be able to pull it off with my skin tone. Looks cute on you, though!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous colour really suits you, not for me...
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Wow, this is such a lovely colour, it really suits you, you look so pretty :-)
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I love this shade on you!
ReplyDeleteWill be purchasing this shade straight away, loading the MAC site right now!
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i used to think that saint germain look very unwearable but it looks really good on you x
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That shade is amazinn! Oh god i'm gunna have to buy it now haha
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this is one of my favourite pink lipsticks. looks absolutely gorgeous on you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not very daring with lipsticks but this looks lovely on you!
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You have no idea how jealous I am that you can pull it off! I've asked makeup artists to use it on me a few times and I just looked ridiculous!
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This looks great on you! Lovely colour! xx
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ReplyDeleteI love this shade too. Great tips about how to wear your make up to compliment it xx
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Love Mac products and love this colour its so gorgeous
ReplyDeleteRuth xxxx
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This looks stunning on you :) x
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely shade of pink! A really sweet colour. Looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteMy fave Mac lipstick is Bombshell I always find myself reaching for it. I love going to the CCO stores. You can pick up some real bargains.
It looks so lovely on you (:
ReplyDeleteSian x
Matches your wall perfectly! I have the nail varnish and it's the exact same colour, I love it. Such a nice pop to an outfit
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This looks so beautiful on you. I love this colour, think I might have to try this out!
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Oh my hubba hubba, this shade is stunning xo
ReplyDeleteI love MAC lipstick and this shade is absolutely lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteI have this and love it! It suits you sooo much! :) x
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Wow i've never thought someone could actually get away with this colour without looking like a clown. But girl, you proved me wrong! It's gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteThe colour looks great on you, but I think it would look garsh on someone like me. I agree about theses type of lipsticks being easier (& better) than lustres or cremesheens.
ReplyDeleteDaniella x
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You really suit it! Saint Germain has always scared me but I might look into it now, what a lovely pink! x
ReplyDeleteAs a darker skinned lady I can't carry off the pastels, my favourite mac pink is Girl about Town, failing that Lickable.
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This looks so good on you! Its such a pretty colour, I've always been scared of it though, might look into buying it now! xoxo
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What a beautiful doll colour xx
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to try this lipstick for so long! It looks so pretty on you <3
ReplyDeleteEllen xx
Lovely shade of lippy!
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I used to crave this but didn't like it once I tried it on. My favourites are the cream sheens, with Creme Cup being my must have colour!
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This lipstick looks so gorgeous on you. x
ReplyDeleteoh golly that is a gorgeous colour!!!
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Such a gorgeous colour! I wish I could pull off blue toned pinks, unfortunately they just wash me out.
ReplyDeleteI'm planning on Show Orchid being my next Mac purchase
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MAC lipsticks are definitely the coolest beauty investments...I love this shade, even though I'm a bit shy when choosing statement colors...This looks sizzling and voguish..it matches your girly features....thanks for the extra info about this products....
ReplyDeletethe colour looks gorgeous on me! an MUA tried it on me, but it looked a bit ick on me!
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Such a gorgeous shade of pink!
ReplyDeleteI've wanted this lipstick for ages, such a gorgeous shade! X
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