Spend vs Save: MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick

Spend: MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick (Lustre) - Php 950.00
Save:
Maybelline Watershine Pure Lipstick in P11 - Php 299.00


Swatches

Close up shot

As you can see, Gaga is a tad darker than P11 but they almost look similar when applied on my lips. Both shades goes sheer at first but the color is buildable. Since Viva Glam Gaga is Limited Edition (LE), I'm glad I've found a cheaper alternative that is locally available.


Till next time,

17 comments:

Supergirl said...

I prefer watershine:)

CAMILLA said...

wow thanks for this post, i will try that maybelline water shine

herroyalbleakness said...

This is wonderful news to those running out of their VGG!

Very helpful post, khymm!

Nikkisho said...

Very helpful!! i might get the watershine

Content Director - Strong Female Leaders said...

Thanks for the info. It's always good to know which cheaper versions work just as well.

Chrissy said...

I think the watershine is warmer and the VGG is cooler, so I'm not so sure how well the watershine would work as a dupe...but if it looks the same on lips then what does it matter right? :)

Alice said...

I prefer the Watershine one. 1. for its price. 2. I like that it is lighter ^^

Miss Shopcoholic said...

@Chrissy - you're right VGG is a cooler pink while Watershine is a neutral pink IMO (not warm toned like you said). I tried using both shades on each side of my lips and they look almost the same to me.

Sorry if I didn't provide lip swatches coz my lips looks so dry now =(

Michelle said...

GREAT DUPE!!! I will definitely scoout that out!

Hollie said...

Nice one khymm. and I would prefer the Watershine shade over the Mac one.

Unknown said...

I have the water shine one. It looks really natural & I love the shade! I don't wear it a lot though, coz it doesn't stay on too long :(

Jenggay said...

love the review Ms. Khymm. Will hit Maybelline counter later. hehe! =)

AskMeWhats said...

Siyempre dun ako sa SAVE :) Thanks for sharing!

Jillsabs said...

Lady Gaga! My makeup artist used this on me for my wedding. I think I'll try Maybelline to recreate that look. Thanks for the tip!

Anonymous said...

thanks for sharing!

i didnt know that maybelline lipstick only costs 200plus!

its so nice of you to look for an alternative for that gaga :)

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JoiceyTwenty said...

etude house's VIP darling lipstick in PK08 is another dupe for VGG:)