MAC Taste Temptation Collection Mattene Lipsticks in Nocturnal Instincts, Seductive Intent, and Night Blooming Review and Swatches

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts, Seductive Intent, and Night Blooming.

I think of all the collections to come out recently, MAC Taste Temptation, was one of my favorites.
 "A seductive style surfaces after-hours, drawing in an exotic panorama of pleasure-seeking, night-blooming violets. M∙A∙C captures this world in an elegant colour collection of deep purples, plums and amethysts."
What a beautiful color scheme to welcome the cooler weather. This collection included a range of products but this post will focus on the Mattene lipsticks.

MAC Taste Temptation collection included three mattene lipsticks that are semi-mat.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts, Seductive Intent, and Night Blooming.

Nocturnal Instincts- A mid toned greyed lavender-
I found this shade to come off as more pink on my lips rather than lavender. It is very soft but does not wash out light skin. I found this shade to last significantly on my lips (about 6 hours) and i did not find this shade drying. If your lips dry out easily apply lip balm on about before applying this product. Because this shade is light flaky lips will be more apparent. Does not settle into lines and does not bleed or feather.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts without flash

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts with flash

Seductive Intent- Vivid Purple-
This shade had me the most excited. It is so close to the coveted Heroine that it could almost be a dupe. This purple is absolutely beautiful. Lasts for about 6 hours on the lips and is not drying. You can always apply a lip balm shortly before applying this to keep your lips more moisturized. Does not bleed, feather, or exacerbate any lip flaws.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Seductive Intent 

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Seductive Intent without flash

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Seductive Intent with flash

 Night Blooming- Mid Tone Blue Pink-
While described as a pink i found this to be more purple and when placed next to Seductive Intent they look only a few shades off from each other. It is a very flattering color for all skin tones that i have seen it on. This shade lasts about 6 hours on the lips. Since it is darker than Nocturnal Instincts it does not show lip flaws such as flaking lips as easily. There is no bleeding or feathering. This shade isn't drying but if your lips are prone to drying, some lip balm always helps.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Night Blooming

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Night Blooming without flash

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Night Blooming with flash

These lipsticks can be found on the MAC website here, along with other pieces from the Taste Temptation collection!

MAC Taste Tempations Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted and Unconventional Review and Swatches

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted and Unconventional

I think of all the collections to come out recently, MAC Taste Temptations, was one of my favorites.
 "A seductive style surfaces after-hours, drawing in an exotic panorama of pleasure-seeking, night-blooming violets. M∙A∙C captures this world in an elegant colour collection of deep purples, plums and amethysts."
What a beautiful color scheme to welcome the cooler weather. This collection included a range of products but this post will focus on the two powdered blushes.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted and Unconventional

I find these blushes to be rather unique in their color scheme. Passionately Tempted is rather pigmented for a blush. It is a mid toned magenta. Really not something you see everyday and i found this shade a little hard to wear. No matter how lightly i apply this it still made me look like i had some sort of rosacea. After some blending with mineral powder foundation it began to suit me perfectly. This shade may work better for those with a darker skin tone but those who are light skinned my have a little bit of an issue with this shade. While not hard to blend i didn't have the easiest time.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted on bare skin.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted

 As for the second blush, Unconventional, is described as a pale, shimmering lavender, while i found it to be not shimmery in the least, it was a nice soft lavender. I don't think this shade could work on everyone. While the above shade may suit those with a darker skin tone better, Unconventional may suit those with lighter skin just a little better. This shade inst too pigmented but can be built up, i don't think you will need to though.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional on bare skin.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional

 These blushes can be found on the MAC website here, along with other pieces from the Taste Temptation collection!

MAC Taste Temptation Collection

Taste Temptations Now On Sale Online

Just a quick update to let you all know Taste Temptations is now live! So if you missed out on Heroine here is your chance to get a highly pigmented purple lipstick (see Seductive Intent mattene finish)! Also available in this collection is a quad of dramatic blue shades for the eyes, bright pink (Night Blooming) and pinky nude (Nocturnal Instincts) mattene lipsticks and beautiful purple blushes in Unconventional a lilac and passionately tempted a berry purple. This is a collection you should not pass up!

If you find your favorite shades sold out on MAC check out Bloomingdales