REVIEW: RiRi Hearts MAC “Barbados Girl” Lustre Drops and “RiRiBoy” Lipstick
I wasn’t really planning on buying anything from this collection until I realized I could use my PRO discount. The main item I wanted from this collection was the Lustre Drops but I wasn’t about to pay shipping for that sole product so I bought RiRi Boy, too.
RiRi Boy is kind of a let down because it’s exactly the same shade of purple of Up The Amp, the only difference is the finish. RiRiBoy is matte while Up The Amp is an amplified finish. Don’t believe me? Check out the swatches, side by side, below.
Top: Up The Amp Bottom: RiRi Boy
Thank goodness Barbados Girl was a little more promising… Okay, a lot more promising. I’m absolutely in love with this Lustre Drop!
Lustre Drops are described as “a water-based bronzer that applies like liquid sun with added pearlized lustre” In layman terms, it’s basically a sheer, liquid highlighter.
Barbados Girl is a frosty rose gold bronzer. It sheers out with ease, leaving a coppery shimmer behind. I find the consistency to be thinner than MAC Liquid Strobe Lotion and because of it’s thin texture, it’s easy to mix into foundation, moisturizer, or to use on it’s own. I use is a highlight and dab it out with my fingers.
2ssimington
I really don’t wear makeup but I like your comparisons and opinions. I will look at the makeup and decide how I like it.
siciliannabeauty
Enjoy!
Thanks for commenting :)
jinelleloves
Up the amp is so close to RiRi boy I think I’m gonna pass on that, but I have yet to get RiRi Woo which I do want.
siciliannabeauty
Do you have Ruby Woo? Also very similar to RiRi Woo.. I mean almost dead on.
jinelleloves
I don’t, and I went looking for it this past weekend but MAC was sold out. I’ve heard they are similar. I might just get that first. I really dont care if Rihanna is behind a lipstick I care more about how to color would look on me.
siciliannabeauty
Honestly, I don’t even think there’s much of a difference. Both finishes are matte lol
Good luck & happy shopping!! :)
Carina
I really, really wanted Heaux!
siciliannabeauty
It looks pretty!
fancieland
I ordered everything but the blush duo and I just love everything! The retro matte formula is amazing! I don’t have Up the Amp so I’m really enjoying RiRi Boy. It’s such a pretty purple! The lustre drops are just beautiful. I wish I would have gotten a backup
siciliannabeauty
Out of the two items I bought, Lustre Drops are definitely a must have! Gorgeous :)