Sunday 19 May 2013

Mac Lipstick Palette


As much as I love my MAC lipsticks, one thing I find very frustrating is that the packaging all looks the same! The more my lipstick collection grew, it became increasingly difficult to find the lipstick I wanted when on a makeup job or doing my own makeup. I have been waiting for this palette for so long. I attempted this with a Muji palette a couple of years ago but gave up after things got a little messy!

So basically, this palette holds 24 lipstick colours all in the same place. How convenient! This is great for any of you makeup artists out there, it makes everything so much quicker. Not to mention lightening the load of your kit! Or even if you aren't a makeup artist but just have a huge collection of lipsticks that you would like to see all in one place for easy access. 
My own personal favorites that I use all the time I haven't melted down as I like to have the lipstick I'm wearing in my bag for top ups during the day. And obviously you cant lug this massive pallet around can you!

What you need: An empty lipstick palette, A spoon, A Candle, Lipsticks, Lots of tissues!

Before you do anything, make sure you clean and sanitize all your lipsticks before melting them in to the palette! This is so important to kill all the germs or bugs that may be lurking on your lipsticks.

Each section of the palette holds just over half of your lipstick. Cut a little off at a time just to be sure not to over fill.

Place it on to the spoon and hold over the candle. Be aware that the different textures melt differently. For instance Creme D'nude (Creamsheen) melted within a few seconds where as Ruby Woo (Retro Matte) took over a minute.


Be careful not to let the lipstick bubble as this can change the colour/texture of the lipstick.
Once the lipstick is completely melted, gently pour in the the palette.  It only takes a couple of minutes to set so make sure not to move the palette till its set so it doesn't spill out.
And its as simple as that.
Make sure you write down all the names of the lipsticks and the textures and label it so you don't forget the names!



My Palette

Colours from left to right
Row 1: Up the amp, girl about town, Quick Sizzle (Limited Ed), Impasioned, Candy Yum Yum, Pink Plaid, Budding Love, Angel
Row 2: Rebel, Diva, Ruby Woo, Pink Nouveau, Twig, Faux, A Perfect Day (Limited Ed), Creme D'Nude
Row 3: Lady Danger, Morange, Fanfare, Watch me simmer (Limited Ed), Vegas Volt, Costa Chic, Coral Bliss, Cut a caper (Limited Ed)



 Thanks for reading, 



17 comments:

  1. This is a such good idea, but I don't think I could do it! I love the look of lippy in a bullet, and its so much easier to carry around.

    xx

    http://tinypollypocket.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It was hard to part with my individual lipsticks I must admit! X

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  2. Good idea! Definitely try do this!
    http://cocotattoo.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks for your comment :) you should, it's actually really fun to do lol! X

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  3. this is a great collection!
    i love it, such awesome colours.

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    1. Oh thankyou! They look so pretty all together lol!

      Great, I will check yours out now :) x

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  4. Oh my god! Such an amazing idea!/ I hate not being able to find the product I'm after! Where did you get the empty palette from please?
    Found you on bbunch blog! Looking forward to reading more of your posts!!

    Robyn viav x vintageisavirtue blog

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    1. I know it's so much easier! I love it! I got the empty palette from the MAC pro store in car any street. But I think you can get it from most MAC stores!

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  5. Great idea and wonderful collection x

    fabheadtotoe.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. Such a cool idea, I would make such a mess. plus i don't have that many wonderful shades. boo! Great post idea!now following
    http://kimiandme.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I did make a bit of a mess I must admit! Thanks so much, I will check yours out too :) Kerry xo

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  7. oh my gosh I love this !! it would kill me to chop my lipsticks up but looks so much easier!

    http://chloevictoriaguest.blogspot.co.uk

    xxxx

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    1. It was a little heartbreaking but I much prefer them like this! Makes my life easier lol x

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  8. I hope to do this one day when my collection grows because lipsticks take so much space xx

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    1. Yeah it is a great space saver, my makeup kit feels a bit lighter now lol x

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  9. Amazing idea and a great space saver too! Xxx

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  10. Loved this post. Although unless I was a MUA I dont think I could snap the bullet in half It would break my heart lol
    Hayley
    www.beautyrambles.com

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