Velvet Teddy was my first MAC lipstick. I bought it years ago in Dublin airport on my way to a wedding in the UK. I asked the sales assistant for a Bridget Bardot nude.
I was running to catch my flight and I didn’t have time to have a closer look at it. I just paid for it and ran. I was a little disappointed when I got on the plane and had look.I would describe this shade as my lip colour but worse. That is not good. It’s a matte shade which means it doesn’t last very long on my lips. It looks dry, flaky and pretty unattractive to be honest. I love nude lipstick but this shade always makes me look dead. Anyway the reason for this post is that I have found a way to use this lipstick, even if it is only a dot of it…
To achieve this effect I applied a clear gloss to the lips and then applied Velvet Teddy over the top. What do you think?
I wouldn’t recommend this lipstick, unless you really love matte shades, but I had to come up with a way to make it work. My work is done.
What are your thoughts on matte lipsticks? What is your favourite finish?
Favourite finish has to be Cremesheen! I love Lickable and creme cup. you made that look really pretty :)
@Caoimhe Looooove cremesheen, there’s no comparison :)
Do you have Creme d’nude? I can’t normally pull off nude lipstick (or any lipstick actually) but I love love love this one :)
@Sarah Creme d’nude is my fav lipstick. Nothing compares haha
Wow Amy are those your lips?! That photo looks straight from an editorial!
@Sara I wish! Borrowed my friends lips :)
That looks really pretty and natural but i also always mix matte lipsticks with some gloss otherwise they just look awful on me!