Whenever MAC releases something new, I’m straight onto the website to see if I want to pick it up or not. I just find that their products are really good quality and they’re quite innovative with their ideas and that really appeals to me! So when the email dropped into my inbox that they were creating their own lip scrubs, I put my spending ban on hold for one afternoon so I could pick one up and give it a try!
Firstly, lets just discuss the packaging, it’s so ‘MAC’ and so cute! A chunky satin finish matte lid on top of a coloured little pot to match the product inside. Maybe it’s not for everyone but I love it! In my opinion these are reasonably priced at £12.50. Yes LUSH do a cheaper one, yes you could make it at home but you get 14ml here that I can guarantee you will last you ages and unlike LUSH’s this one is good to use for at least 2 years so there’ll be no wastage!
There are five flavours in the range: Sweet Vanilla, Fruit of Passion (the one I picked up), Candied Nectar, Summer Berry & Sweet Brown Sugar. After smelling them all to make up my mind, I found that there really is something to appeal to everyone. Naturally they are all pretty sweet as they are sugar scrubs, but the scent is definitely distinguishable between the flavours. The brown sugar flavour would be perfect if you’ve been wanting to try Fresh’s offering as its the same concept and flavour at a cheaper price! Fruit of passion was my favourite as it was still sweet but not sickly and had a slightly fresher element to it than some of the others. If you like fruity scents though, summer berry was incredible and the dark colour actually made it look like you’d been eating berries when you put it on your lips!
So finally, does it work well and is it worth the money? The short answer – yes! For the first time in years, winter has really played havoc with my lips and they have become incredibly chapped. Tom’s answer is always vaseline but I absolutely hate it as it’s so greasy so I’ve been looking for alternatives. I was finding that putting balms on wasn’t doing anything, I really needed to get the dead skin off! The MAC scrub does it beautifully without being too abrasive. It doesn’t take long either, a quick 10 second scrub and your lips are back to their soft and beautiful self again! I’ve been using this at least twice a week just to keep on top of any dryness and i’ve notice my lipstick applies better and even lasts longer! It’s particularly great if you’re using a matte formula as it looks a hell of a lot more even! The final thing to point out is that this leaves no residue on the lips! There’s no greasiness but it does leave them incredibly soft and smooth so it’s a win win!
I am so glad I picked this up, it won’t be like the lipsticks though – one shade/flavour is definitely enough when it comes to this product so pick your favourite! Have you tried these yet?
Much Love
xoxo
I’ve had the lush ones twice in the past and found they dried out so quickly, I really like the look of these I must say! Tempted by the fresh berry one I must say!
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I still haven’t used mine that we got as I’ve been waiting to take photos 🙈 It’s on the agenda for this weekend and feeling extra excited after reading your post! 💕💕
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I was SO close to purchasing one of these – they were just setting them up at the counter when I saw them. But I am still working my way through another lip scrub so I was good and didn’t succumb to it… I wanted either the Candied Nectar or one you got. They smell SO GOOD.
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I haven’t used any others apart from a homemade one in the past but I’m really pleased with this one! Feels so nice to use and does a good job! Xx
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I haven’t tried this yet as I’m on a makeup buying ban but sounds great. xx
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I have the Lush bubblegum lip scrub at the moment but to be honest, I often forget to use it. I really like the sound of the brown sugar one. Sounds delicious!
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This sounds and looks so good. Really need to try a Mac lip scrub x
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Oooh! that sounds so good, I am currently using a Lush one, so I don’t want to try this one yet as I don’t want to get side tracked from trying to use the lush one up!! However these have made there way onto my wishlist!
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I still have two pots of Lush ones to get through before I can justify buying another lip scrub! They last for ages! Love the sound of these though, and always adore MAC. Now on my ever expanding beauty wish list!
Kara
http://www.spreadthesparkle.co.uk
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I am definitely an advocate of the LUSH ones they never dry out for me I use it everyday and they’re always fresh until the end! These so sound lovely though! xxx
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Ooh, I am intrigued. I’d always read great things about the Lush lip scrubs but seeing as I cannot go into the shop without leaving with a migraine perhaps these are the next best thing! Thanks for the review and opening my eyes to alternatives.
Sherry x
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Oh I’m exactly the same! That shop smells way way too strong! Xx
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