Well, MAC Cosmetics…I want to thank you for making the most perfect red lipstick in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Proud To Be Canadian is the most perfect true red I’ve ever seen. It immediately made the cut for my Canada Day beauty look.
If you’re anything like me – a super proud Canadian who’s terribly excited for Canada’s upcoming 150th birthday – you’re probably solidifying your Canada Day plans right now. I’ve got mine set in stone and I’m counting down the days! Ottawa expects upwards of half a million people visiting Parliament Hill on Canada Day (July 1st), and there are so many awesome festivities leading up to the big day!
I’ll be hitting up my bestie’s annual blowout Canada Day bbq. Yep, in true fashion/beauty blogger fashion, I have my instagrammable outfit and makeup already picked out. I got a super cute, little red dress and I’ll be wearing MAC Cosmetics Proud To Be Canadian red lipstick alllll day long.
Proud To Be Canadian is a true red. This formulation is very matte and pops beautifully on my dark skin. This red is highly flattering and I’m thinking incredibly beautiful on all skin tones. MAC Cosmetics matte lipsticks are among some of my favourites on the market, and Proud To Be Canadian delivers. It is very pigmented (a little goes a long way). While matte, it doesn’t dry out your lips (tip: apply MAC’s Prep + Prime lipstick base under matte lippies for extra moisturization), and the colour stays put without bleeding. It’s seriously perfect. This formulation is comfortable to wear too. It never leaves your lips feeling dried out and cakey.
I’ve included a few shots of this red lip lipstick on me to give a sense of how it looks on my medium-dark skin tone:
The Proud To Be Canadian Collection consists of a special edition makeup bag ($20.00 – exclusively available to MAC Select Members only), along with an awesome tote bag ($28.00). All items will be available in store and online on June 22nd. MAC Cosmetics, by the way, is a proud Canadian company that has been around since 1984. A makeup artistry phenomenon, MAC Cosmetics had their start in a small Toronto salon to being sold in over 150 countries worldwide. Us Canadians – we know how to do it up. Well done, MAC.
Are you a proud Canadian? How will be you be celebrating Canada Day? Let me know in the comments!
*Thanks to MAC Cosmetics for the press samples in exchange for my honest opinion.
Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.
It’s pretty cool that MAC has a collection like this. I really like the Proud to Be Canadian red lip color on you, hun.
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Thanks, girl! It’d be great on you!
Oh my goodness, that color is absolutely stunning on you! I’ve never gotten into the red lipstick craze because I feel like I look like a crazy person lol, but you’ve inspired me to give it a shot!
Much love,
Ashley | dearash.com
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Hi Ashley!! LOL! I promise you -I felt the exact same way. I didn’t wear red lipstick forever as I had the same fears. After trying out a bunch, I found one that was perfect for my skintone and made me feel beautiful. “Proud To Be Canadian is one of them”. Thanks for reading!
This color is amazing and you look stunning with it.
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Thanks, Jessica!
That’s definitely a true red and it looks beautiful on! I have the most difficult time finding the perfect shade of red.
erin | sandsunandmessybuns.com
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You know what I did? I hit up the makeup counters and just tried a bunch until I found one. The MUAs at MAC were pretty helpful. I actually went with the first one suggested to me: Ruby Woo. It’s universally flattering!
This shade looks so great on you!
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Thanks, Marie!
That’s so cool that MAC created this color. It looks great on you!!
Beth || http://www.TheStyleBouquet.com
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Thanks so much, Beth!
OH GIRL. You look on FIRE!!!!! I love it! My grandparents are both Canadian so I like to think that is part of my heritage!
That is so cool, I think that really is the perfect red!
gorgeous photos, the colour looks amazing on you! xx
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Thank you!