MAC Keepsakes Viva Glamorous Lip Palette Swatches!
For the first time ever, six of our most iconic VIVA GLAM shades together in a new Viva Glamorous Lip Palette, a sleek little compact with shades from shimmery pink beige to pearlized plum. Every cent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
US$40.00
When the holiday collections started to pop up everywhere from different brands last year, this particular lip palette caught my eye, and I knew that I wanted it. I don’t own any MAC Viva Glam lipsticks so to have one palette, with all the six Viva Glam shades, for only $40, is such a steal! Each tube of MAC lipsticks costs $16 per 3 grams and this palette has 1.2 grams each. Fortunately, a dear friend got me this palette in the U.S. so I got it exactly for $40!
I have not worn each of them on a full day, so this post is more likely a swatch fest for you. There are reviews of each shade online if you want more information about them. So, let’s begin!
The palette is arranged from the left going down: Viva Glam I, II, and then III. On the right are: Viva Glam IV, V and VI. The formula is pretty consistent with those on the tubes. It smells a bit different but still sweet. I used a small brush to apply them on my lips. Not all shades show up as pigmented on my lips especially those on the right side of the palette but I don’t really mind because I can just mix them up. The palette is also lightweight so bringing it inside my makeup bag is not going to be a problem.
The first shade, Viva Glam I is described as “Intense brownish blue red” with a matte finish. The hype is true! It is one of my favorites out of all the shades. No need to layer on because it is very pigmented and this red shade is very flattering. It is also a popular shade to wear this year because of the 90’s trend.
Viva Glam II is a “muted pink beige” with a satin finish. Thankfully, this shade do not wash me out. It is perfect for smokey eyes and if I want to wear something light during the day.
Viva Glam III is a “muted brownish plum” with a matte finish. This is my most favorite from the bunch. I love wearing this kind of shades because it suits my skin tone well.
Viva Glam IV is “neutral pink with pearl” with a frost finish. I do not really go for frost lipsticks but this one is ok since it’s a pretty pink color.
Viva Glam V is a “midtone rose with gold pearls” with a lustre finish. It is the lightest shade of all on my lips. It works as an everyday lip shade but I just don’t like the pearls clinging on the dry flakes of my lips.
Last, but not the least is the Viva Glam VI! It is a “terracotta plum with pearl” with a lustre finish. The pearls are less noticeable on this shade. I like it a tad bit more than Viva Glam IV because I love plum shades!
So those are all the Viva Glam lipsticks on this palette. I also reviewed my MAC Viva Glam Rihanna lipstick, if you’re interested to see that. This palette is still available from the MAC Website. I will check if it is still available at SM North MAC booth because the last time I saw it was December. All of these shades are permanent so if you like to buy just a few shades, you can.
If I will repurchase anything, it will be Viva Glam I and III. I love the matte finishes and the colors are really right up my alley.
Hope you enjoyed reading and have a great week!
20 Comments
marianaprils
I’ll take note of that muted brownish plum. I always resist buying that color since it looked dark on me. But it looks good on you. 🙂
Juvy
I bet that it will look great on you! Buy na! Hihi! 😀
Katsy
Love the palette!! I don’t have a MAC Viva Glam anything yet and I’m kinda swayed by your swatches Juvy! 🙂 I think it’s the perfect starter palette for Viva Glam plus it’s so portable!
Juvy
It is really a good palette. You can bring it for travel and you’re all set! Hope you’ll be able to grab one, and let me know how you liked it! 😀
Beauty By Tellie
Getting this now!
Katsy
Inggit Tellie!!
Juvy
Go! Hihihi 😀
Rae
Lucky you were able to snag this, everything in this palette fits me/ us. And timely, too, Viva Glam III is Marsala.
Juvy
Thank God that my friend bought it for me in the U.S. otherwise, I won’t buy it here. It’s a great buy talaga. One of my christmas gifts for myself. 😀
Shari
I saw your post on this on Instagram and got even more curious because Tellie wanted it bad :)) I didn’t know this had ALL the Viva Glam shades – duh, shari, viva glamorous – I thought other permanent + new shades from MAC 🙂 Super sulit nito! I personally am a fan of VG1 although on me, it looks deeper !
Juvy
Yes, ALL Viva Glam shades. 🙂
Victoria
Ahhhhhhh I want Viva Glam III na talaga!
Juvy
Me too! <3
Steph
Viva Glam I has been on my wishlist forever! Viva Glam III looks really good on you!! Super nice shade rin 🙂
Juvy
Yes, both VG I and III are the best! 😀
Kyle Rodriguez
Great palette! I love that brownish plum shade <3
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Juvy
Yes, VG III is super pretty!
shayne
juvy i thought you have viva glam I :O actually at the back of my head feeling ko you have every bestseller product of MAC haha. im not a huge fan of the other shades in this palette so i skipped it but the packaging is mega fabulous tho <3
Juvy
I have Viva Glam Rihanna lang before. I am so hooked with MAC lipsticks kaya I need to stop “muna”. LOL! The other shades nga medyo light, but I am ok with them naman. 🙂
JUVY
You just reminded me of mine!