MAC Ricky and Nicki for Viva Glam Discussion

[JackRabbit]

I would say Nikki is more matte. I thinks it's a satin but it looks more matte when I put it on

 

[JackRabbit]

I really hope so .. Thank you for answering

That's how it usually works. The VG stays until the next person. And then they can't sell it anymore

 

[Eims]

^ Do you mean the lipsticks? I have both and I see quite a difference between them, but I think the FOL lipglass is closer to Nicki than it's own lippie. I need someone to swatch the lipglasses side by side!

 

[Karrie]

FOL looks darker, is better pigmented and has fine shimmer particles in it. The texture from Nicki is a little bit "milky". I don't think FOL is a dupe for Nicki, they are too different.
I forgot to swatch them both together... will take a picture and update my post!

edit: here it is:

 

[tats]

Temptalia's swatches http://www.temptalia.com/mac-viva-glam-nicki-lipglass-review-photos-swatches#more-35711

She doesn't mention Force of Love in comparison at all. I do really like it over the lipstick.

Me too, I like it over the lipstick

 

[KelseeBrianaJai]

I am forever using Nickis lipstick with Pink Lemonade... I am craving a new combo lol

 

[Eims]

FOL looks darker, is better pigmented and has fine shimmer particles in it. The texture from Nicki is a little bit "milky". I don't think FOL is a dupe for Nicki, they are too different.
I forgot to swatch them both together... will take a picture and update my post!

edit: here it is:

Thank you! I'm glad there's enough of a difference for me to have both lol

 

[GlamQueen21]

Ordered the lipglass and cannot wait to get it!

 

[dyingforyou]

i just bought nicki but i'm not sure i could pull it off. does anyone who is nw20 have any tips?

 

[mousygiggles]

i just bought nicki but i'm not sure i could pull it off. does anyone who is nw20 have any tips?

It is similar to FoL from Chenman. I love FoL but still have a harder time with the Nicki formula. I use FoL lipglass over and PP lip under.

 

[dyingforyou]

It is similar to FoL from Chenman. I love FoL but still have a harder time with the Nicki formula. I use FoL lipglass over and PP lip under.

i don't have FoL but it's been on my list to buy too haha. i was thinking they looked really similar and ended up going for nicki instead. i may have to blot it down and see how it looks then!

 

[LMD84]

It is similar to FoL from Chenman. I love FoL but still have a harder time with the Nicki formula. I use FoL lipglass over and PP lip under.

hhmmm maybe i don't need the nicki gloss then. i have fol and love it so maybe that is enough.

 

[GlamQueen21]

Got my package today and VGN l/g looks so pretty!!!

 

[dyingforyou]

Got my package today and VGN l/g looks so pretty!!!

i may not be able to resist if you end up putting pictures up! haha.

 

[GlamQueen21]

^LOL!! I will certainly do a lip swatch of the lipglass alone and both the lipstick and lipglass whenever I can.

 

[martiangurll]

i just bought nicki but i'm not sure i could pull it off. does anyone who is nw20 have any tips?

Try it with different lip liners. IF you want to tone down the neon aspect, try a little pink gloss over it. If you want to play it up, use a orange based liner. I think it looks good with minimal cheek products, a little bronzer and a neutral eye with black liner.

HTH

 

[Eims]

Sometimes I feel like Nicki looks a little clownish on me straight from the tube. Other times it seems fine, I guess it depends what's on the rest of my face.

But blotting it down should definitely make it more wearable. I often apply it with a lip brush rather than straight from the tube and I love the way it looks.

I've ordered the lipglass, eeek!

 

[martiangurll]

Sometimes I feel like Nicki looks a little clownish on me straight from the tube. Other times it seems fine, I guess it depends what's on the rest of my face.

But blotting it down should definitely make it more wearable. I often apply it with a lip brush rather than straight from the tube and I love the way it looks.

I've ordered the lipglass, eeek!

I definitely have to dab and smoosh with Nicki. Or it looks like a pastey mess. I like it better after it becomes more of a stain...

 

[dyingforyou]

Try it with different lip liners. IF you want to tone down the neon aspect, try a little pink gloss over it. If you want to play it up, use a orange based liner. I think it looks good with minimal cheek products, a little bronzer and a neutral eye with black liner.
HTH

that does, thank you!

 

[Eims]

I got the lipglass. It's ok, but nothing special. I won't be needing a BU. Will still probably pick up another lippie before it's gone.