MAC Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick

MAC Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick in Ruby New is a 0.07 oz (2 ml) slim lipstick, and it occupies a genuinely useful middle ground. Powder Kiss is MAC's soft-matte formula: it gives the blurred, diffused, powdery finish of a matte without the tightness and drying feel that traditional mattes are notorious for, so it is comfortable enough for all-day wear. The blur effect softens the edge of the lip rather than defining it sharply, which creates a modern, slightly undone look and — usefully — makes lips appear fuller than a hard-edged matte does. The slim stick format is precise enough to line and fill without a brush, and slender enough for a pocket. Ruby New is a rich red, a shade with real presence that suits both evenings and a bold daytime lip. Apply directly from the stick, building for more intensity, and blur the edges with a fingertip if you want a softer finish. Prepare lips with balm massaged in and blotted away.