If I could only have one lipstick from MAC for the Spring & Summer seasons it would have to be Vegas Volt, a full on bright and in your face pinky Coral. I love it. I’ve wanted to try it for the last two years but have to admit that I was a bit afraid of it, I thought it was too bright. I finally picked it up a few weeks ago using some empties for Back 2 MAC, and now I have to force myself to take a break. I could wear it everyday!
Vegas Volt is described as a Full Power Coral and that it is. The Amplified Creme formula is super creamy, extremely pigmented and long lasting. When the color does wear off it leaves a nice stain. This may just be my favorite formula in MAC lipsticks. Be sure to exfoliate and moisturize your lips prior to application though as it will settle into cracks and fine lines.
I usually wear Vegas Volt with Wet ‘n Wild Coloricon Lip Liner in Willow (nude brown) to prevent feathering and bleeding, and top it with Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Papaya. This is the perfect combo for me. Brown skinned beauties, stop being afraid of bright lippies. We can rock the boldest of the bolds. It’s all about picking shades complimentary to your complexion with the right undertones, application and confidence. Vegas Volt leans neutral to slightly warm. No worries if you’re cool toned though, you can still rock it.
MAC lipstick retails for $14.50. As far as dupes are concerned, from personal experience I can say that Sleek MakeUp True Color Lipstick in Coral Reef is very similar, but slightly darker. Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Papaya is more complimentary than a dupe.
Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Papaya, MAC Vegas Volt, Sleek True Color Lipstick in Coral Reef
Other lipsticks that are said to be dupes are Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick in Coral Berry & Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick in Melonade (discontinued). If you know of any other dupes feel free to leave it in the comments.
Do you own Vegas Volt?
I own it & love it. You rocked it out in the photos. Thanks for sharing. :O)
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Thanks, Sha. I am sure that Vegas Volt looks great on you!
This color is beautiful on you!!!!! I was thinking about this color thanks to you I am going to get it!
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Thank you. Can’t wait to see you rocking it!
I think Vegas Volt looks great on you! I own it as well and love how vibrant it is. You are absolutely right in saying that we should embrace bright colors because brown girls can wear them just as well as anyone else. In fact, I’m embracing bright colored lippies for the Spring and Summer as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you and that is great to here. Bright lippies are beautiful and stand out on brown skin!
I love love love this lippie! I will pick it up when I do Back 2 MAC. I’ve been rocking NYX Pumpkinlipliner with Wet N WIld Purty Persimmmonlipstick and MAC Lychee Luxe lipglass for a similar look!
Sounds like a great comment. I need to get Purty Persimmon!
i always say I’m going to get this when I got to mac and always come home with something else. I think its cuz i just say it perm and will always be there but u made me want it badddd!!
Get it girl, it would look awesome on you!
LOVE this color!! I think I will pick this up also when I turn in my Back to MAC items. I, too, have the Wet n Wild Purty Persimmon. I think that is a color you would LOVE as much as I do!!
I’ve been wanting that one for a while. I am going to have to pick it up ASAP!
Love the lip color but I’m interested in the blush you have on in the pics. It’s gorgeous!!
Thank you. I am wearing Senna Cosmetics Powder Blush in Clarity, Milani Powder Blush in Mai Tai is a dupe!
Colour suits you soooo much!! – gorgeous
Thank you!
Very Pretty! I got MAC Heroine about two weeks ago and I love it! What eyeshadow do you think would look good with it,its a matte purple
Thank you. For something flashy I would use a Coral on the lid and matte purple like MUFE #92 on the outer V. For a muted look, I would do a nude smokey eye with a purple blush. I so want Heroine now!
No I don’t own this color but I was just talking to my girl about bright coral colors, which being dark complected I stray away from for feat of the clown effect. She suggested Loreal’s Caring Coral its part of the color riche collection. So I think I might give that a try, this one looks gorgeous on you though, compliments your skin very nicely.
True Queen
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Thank you. I may have to pick that one up for review. I love Coral lippies!
very nice color and your skin tone, very beautifull.
Thank you so much!
Looks so pretty on you!!!!
Thank you girlie
I’ve wanted it foreva!!! Its always sold out when I go to get it though! That and Impassioned! Grrrr! Guess I’ll just order it online…
It looks awesome on you!
xxxo
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Thanks bunches. Impassioned is another one on my list!
I do! And I loooove it! my fav summer/spring lippie! It looks Gorg on you
Yay!
thx girl!
I wear mine w MAC cork liner and top it off w Revlon’s Coral Reef gloss.
Sounds like a divine combo!
that looks SO good on you! femme by nyx could be a dupe too…i ant the papaya gloss, very pretty
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Thank you. I will have to look that one up!
This is the third time in two days someone has mentioned vegas volt and each time, I’m mor and more intrigued! I’m about to go get this darn lipstick and add it to my collection! LOL! It looks beautiful on you!
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Lol Thanks girl. Get it, it will look gorgeous on you!
Wow, VV looks amazing on you! You wear it so well.
Thank you so much!
Love that lipstick. It looks great on you
Xoxo,
Ashley
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Thank you, I can’t get enough of it!
gorgeous as always honey,love it! I have Sleek Coral reef so may pass on this thanks for sharing the swatches&dupes. have a wonderful weekend<3
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Thanks, Sher. Yeah, you don’t exactly need both.
Love the coral. All the shades are great.
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Thanks girlie
I have MAC’s Vegas Volt and Revlon Coral berry. I love the Revlon better because no matter how much I exfoliate Vegas Volt still settles into my lip cracks. Wet n Wild Purty Persimmom is a very great dupe for MAC’s So Chaud. I have them both, the only difference is So Chaud shows up just a little brighter. But when I tell you that it is a dead on dupe, I mean it’s a dead on dupe. $14.50+So Chaud = A matte great lippie….$1.99+Purty Persimmon + POCKET CHANGE!
I agree that Vegas Volt tends to settle in cracks after a while so I just apply a fresh coat to remedy this.
OMG I’ve been trying to get Purty Persimmon forever and can never find it