Slight disappointment aside, I decided I'd go ahead and get some things anyway! The only items which caught my eye were 'Mean and Green' polish and 'Toxic Tale' lipstick. I also snapped up 'Jade Dragon' polish.
[[ MAC 'Jade Dragon' ]]
'Jade Dragon' is a gorgeous, rich deep green shot through with aqua sparkles. The aqua sparkles are really evident in the bottle, but appear as more of a shimmer on the nails. Opaque in one coat, fast drying - I love this formula! I think I've found my perfect green! All Laquered Up and the Manicured Manitee put my swatches to shame, go drool over the hotness that is 'Jade Dragon'!
[[ MAC 'Mean and Green' ]]
Undoubtedly one of the stars of the Venomous Villains collection, 'Mean and Green' reminds me of watching colours change in petrol puddles - fine glitter which shifts from green, to copper, to violet, to gold, to burgundy suspended in super sheer teal green polish. The formula of 'Mean and Green' is - in one word - crap. Three coats and it was STILL patchy, plus it takes ages to dry properly. Definitely best saved for layering over darker colours.
[[ MAC 'Toxic Tale' ]]
[[ MAC 'Toxic Tale' swatched ]]
[[ Aaaand worn... ]]
'Toxic Tale' was a risky choice for me, since I'd seen it was a coral - which generally don't suit me. However, it looked red-pink enough for me to get away with and fortunately I was right! 'Toxic Tale' is A LOT redder than it photographs, but pink enough for those scared of bold red lips. One swipe leaves a pinky coral flush, built up reveals a red coral, worn off leaves a natural orange-red stain. Pretty! I can see myself wearing this to death.
Overall, I'm really happy with my purchases - I LOVE 'Jade Dragon' and 'Toxic Tale', 'Mean and Green' is a bit...'meh', I'm not sold on it yet.
Have you bought any new make-up lately? Anything from 'Venomous Villains'?
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