As you may know by now, I love it when MAC launches their new Limited Edition Collections and I literally stalk the website until it goes live. I especially love when those collaborations are with strong and inspiring individuals and represent a diverse group of people. So, when I heard about the latest one, I could not wait to get my hands on it. Here are my thoughts on the MAC X Padma Lakshmi Collection, a perfect collection that suits all skin tones, but looks especially stunning on darker ones.
From the stunning gold packaging of the Blush Duo’s, to names like Mittai Pink, this collection is everything I expected it to be, and more!
This is quite a big collection, with 17 products, and something for everyone, whether you are a lip, eye, cheek or tools girl. Seeing as this is an Online Exclusive, I did a bit of research and then settled on three products. My weakness is cheek products, so I obviously picked up the two duos, and the lipsticks looked gorgeous, so I got myself one of those too.
Swatches from Top-Bottom:
MAC Padma Lakshmi Powder Blush Duo in Moon & Shine (top+bottom)- I would have described this more as a highlight/contour duo, as opposed to a blush duo. It has a perfectly matte cool toned bronzer, and a gorgeous almost metallic champagne gold highlighter. Both apply and blend well, and have a gorgeous buttery soft texture.
MAC Padma Lakshmi Powder Blush Duo in Melon Pink (top+bottom+blended)- I love using this duo swirled together. Both shades have a slight golden shimmer, but don’t emphasise my skin’s texture. The top shade is a medium coral, and the bottom is a shimmery peachy pink. Both shades are buttery soft, and only need a gentle sweep of a brush to pick up the product.
MAC Padma Lakshmi Lipstick in Nude Fudge- A warm medium-nude shade with a matte finish that leans toward a dark terracotta. It is really pigmented, non-drying and long lasting, and fully opaque in one swipe!
I absolutely adore this collection!
I love the packaging, the product range, and how diverse the shades are. I also love that the price is not obscene when compared to the international prices. You can check out this range here.
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I love the two pigment products! And that packaging is gorgeous!
I love the packaging too
You got to love MAC packaging! The collection looks really nice 😌
Oh wow! What a beautiful collection, I haven’t found a collection I’ve loved for some time but this is gorgeous xx
I was just talking to my mum about needing to check out MAC for their new collections. It’s my best friend’s birthday soon and she’s obsessed with their stuff (with good reason!). I think I might have just found the answer to my prayers. Hopefully!
xo, Victoria
I love their Limited Editions, its always something interesting, and the packaging is amazing!
such a beautiful collection x
Ohh I love this collection!
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I can’t stop staring at those swatches, the shades are absolutely gorgeous! x
MAC always release the most gorgeous collections. This range is another wonderful one!
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I love the look of both the Blush Duos!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!
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They are stunning Siobhan!
I’m such a sucker for a MAC collection, so so bad. I want it. I want it bad.
Erin || MakeErinOver
DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!
I’m so out of the MAC loop but this is one stunning collection!
I LOve love love the packaging too! Will deffo keep my eye out for this!
It is so stunning, let me know if you try it!
This is such a stunning collection, I might have to treat myself to some of the items!
Danielle xx
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It is stunning Danielle, it is definitely worth checking out!
The melon blush is so pretty and perfect for spring and summer. The packaging is just stunning!
xx Freja
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It is such a stunning blush! I love the packaging too
You’re photos in this post are absolutely beautiful! Each post I read your photos are getting better and better I’m so jealous! Have you ever written a post about how you do them?!
Much love, Caitylis x x
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Ah thanks so much Caitylis! Nope, I haven’t, but I do get that request often so perhaps I should.
Thanks for showing us swatches! I can really see the shades well on here x
It is a pleasure Alice, they are stunning!
Oh this looks like such a beautiful collection!
It is stunning Terri!
Oh wowza the packaging is so luxurious!
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I know right!
This collection is so stunning. I love how pigmented they are and your swatches are beautiful!
Thanks Rosie. Yip it is such a stunning collection!
I’ve been living under a rock, because I didn’t even realise this was available in SA yet. Stunning!
Side note: Are we not getting the Patrick Starr collection? I so wanted the powder 🙁
Hehe, yip it is available already online, not sure about in store. Nope, we aren’t, I also wanted the powder! Bleh
Stunning collection so beautiful
It is, isn’t it! And I am so happy with the packaging!
I love the swatches, they look so pretty for the summer x
They are Chloe, I am really loving this collection!
Gorgeous products – the Melon blush has particularly caught my eye! xx
Beautylymin
It is such a pretty shade!
Such a stunning collection! Beautiful swatches 🙂
Thanks Sophia! Yip, I really love the packaging and the shades!
Such a pretty collection x
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It is so pretty Heather!
They look so nice! I think it’s great that brands cater for different skin tones – not everybody is the same, and this collection is stunning! The pigment on those swatches is so nice! x
Me too Emma! I am so happy with this collection!
Wow that collection is just so pretty. I want to try this. Such pretty packaging
It is so pretty! And I love that the shades themselves are wearable!
I don’t personally buy limited edition collab collection pieces but I sure can appreciate how beautiful they are. I love this Gold packaging and that lipstick shade is stunning xxx
It is gorgeous isn’t it! Yip I am really loving the lipstick shade!