MAC Heaux Lipstick, a matte berry from the new RiRi Hearts MAC summer collection
What it do, RiRi Woo? The lipstick MAC remixed for Rihanna is back for a second act, and she brought along a few friends.

If you wanted (but missed) RiRi Woo the first time around, you’ll get a second chance to scoop it up, along with the rest of the five-piece limited edition RiRi Hearts MAC summer collection, online starting tomorrow, June 18.

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I had a play date with the collection this morning and had magnetic field day…

By magnetic, I imply opposites that attract, because for me, opposites permeate these products. intense lip colors contrast with the sheer blush on cheeks, and the matte lipsticks and blush sit in stark contrast to the shimmery, sparkly highlighter.

Мне это нравится. The whole dang idea.

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Sure, the collection is short and sweet, but you get a lot of juxtaposition here. The look doesn’t seem flat at all, which can be an issue with some collections that feature this much matte.

Maybe it’s just a flashback to my English major days, but I also like to think that MAC and Rihanna intended for the opposing elements to be symbolic of RiRi, whose stage personality seems both raw and susceptible at the same time.

That, or possibly I’ve listened to stay one too numerous times…

Lipsticks in RiRi Woo, RiRi young boy and Heaux ($15 each)

From the left: Heaux, RiRi Boy, RiRi Woo and Lustre drops in Barbados Girl
Far and away, I think the most popular pieces from this collection are going to be the lipsticks ($15 each). The core girls/guys on team MAC love intense color, and red RiRi Woo, lavender RiRi young boy and berry Heaux deliver it in droves.

But gosh, these sure feel dry… They tug at my skin and feel like I’m wearing a thick layer of cornstarch on my lips.

That said, the mega matte way these look is still pretty bangin’. They’re chic and oh! — photograph very well.

I like these for their looks, because they’re certainly not the most comfortable lip products or the easiest to apply. If you don’t mind suffering for your fashion, you’re in luck. These are like 5-inch spiked heels in lipstick clothing. Plus, the whole matte thing is so hella ’90s, which I love.
MAKEUP and charm blog RATING: B+

Powder blush Duo in Hibiscus Kiss ($26)

Hibiscus Kiss Powder Blush
Cheek this out, babe!

I flipped a sprocket when I saw the neutral bronze and coral in this Hibiscus Kiss Powder blush Duo ($26), but my fever waned when I swatched it for the first time.

The blasted thing feels hard to the touch and applies very sheer.

It shows up a little better on my skin when I apply it with the brush (which, unfortunately, also takes longer), but still — not by much. I have to really build this up in layers to get a look I like. Sorry, no intense flushes here, but this might light your fire if you like very sheer cheeks.
MAKEUP and charm blog RATING: B-

Lustre drops liquid Highlighter in Barbados girl ($20)

What a good surprise! From the Lustre drops in Barbados Girl, I expected a clone of Pink Rebel, but it’s actually a different deal. This liquid highlighter includes much more bronze, and there are tiny flecks of glitter swimming around in it.

The effect’s flashy enough to notice from a few feet away, but it’s not gonna hit anybody over the head and say, “LOOK AT ME!!”

I’d call this ideal if it wasn’t so easy to over-apply. The glitter can get a little goopy if you use too much (yep, like I did at first).
Рейтинг макияжа и обаяния Рейтинг: A-

Swatches of Hibiscus Kiss Powder blush on the left and Lustre drops on the best (unblended and blended)

Lipstick swatches from the left: Riri Boy, Riri Woo and Heaux

RiRi young boy Lipstick

RiRi Woo Lipstick

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Sorry, babe, if you were wishing to head to a MAC store or counter to pick up the lipsticks, blush duo and liquid highlighter from this launch, this one’s only going to be available online. If you’re interested, you might want paddle over sooner than later, too, because the first release of RiRi was like Shark Week! — aka a feeding frenzy.

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