Crosswires was my first ever MAC lipstick, bought as a result of my coral obsession back in the day. However, for a very long time after getting this, I still remained a shy lipstick wearer and did not get enough wear out of this. With the advent of spring (though Karachi still needs to decide what it really is!), my love for crosswires rekindled.
I have always been more of red or such coral looking pink gal, so I don’t think I can ever rock a bolder or brighter shade of pink but at the moment, with Crosswires in my collection, I feel pretty satisfied that I have enough lipsticks to cover me for everything. The actual shade is an exotic reddish pink just the way as it looks in the bullet but in the swatch photos here it deceptively appears lighter. Crosswires is one of those shades that would look flattering on a lot of skin tones including our subcontinental beauties. I feel it does bring out the tan on the skin but still looks good.
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| These photos are unedited and taken in natural lighting. I love wearing Crosswires with this pale yellow dress of mine. They make a perfect combo for me! |
The finish is cremesheen which leans more towards the glossy side but is not at all sticky and shiny, rather moisturising and looks decent. When I got this, cremesheen seemed like the best MAC formula to me because I used to be anti-matte but now that I have tried a few more of the MAC finishes, I am positive that I like matte better. The wear time since this is creamy is nowhere as long as that of Ruby Woo and it disappears quickly if you eat or drink, so it does require reapplication every couple hours. Nonetheless, I love Crosswires for its opacity irrespective of its finish. This glides on lips amazingly and in just a single stroke you are good to go. Though if you feel this is still too bright for your liking, you can get away with gentle dabs and it would still look pretty. Lastly, the scent is typical vanilla one that MAC does as most people put it, but it is not at all detectable once on. So, MAC Crosswires is another hit lipstick for me and I whole-heartedly recommend it.
Price: $15.50
Amount: 3g
Availability: I got mine from Kuwait. It’s best to get MAC through relatives/friends abroad for authenticity, but some reliable options include Facebook pages like MAC Addict.
You look gorgeous! And that pout <3
Thank you JayBee! ^_^ Hehe, that's not a deliberate pout even! 😛 x
Aye, you look adorable! ^^ I thought crosswires was a dark red but it looks more pinkish, looks lovely though! Added to my MAC wishlist. 😀
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Thank you! It's definitely not red! 🙂 x
I love this shade too its a summary color you look lovely 🙂 nyc review Thanks for sharing
Yes, it's so perfect for spring and summer! Thank you! 🙂 x
So my kind of shade.. Thanks a lot for sharing and its looking amazing on you <3
Haha, all this while, I had you in my mind, you Queen of pinks! 😀 Thank you! ^_^ x
Great post
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Thanks Miharu! 🙂
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This is a perfect cool, summer yummy color, truly loving it. your are looking <3
Awww! Thanks Fakhra! ^_^ x
dear this shade is gr8 LOVE it really I must say I was totally into pink but this year my taste is changed and I think change is good …:-) it would b nice if you check out my blog too …..
I am just not a pink girl, but this is still wearable for me! ^_^ Send me a link to your blog and I would be sure to check it! 🙂 x
Awww you look beautiful <3 Mac Lipsticks suits you 🙂
Aww, thank you so much dear! MAC lipsticks are love! 😀 x
That color looks good on you.
I love the color.
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Thank you so much Zarrah! That's very sweet of you! ^_^ x
Such a beautiful shade, looking perfect on you 🙂
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I'm so in love with Crosswires now! Thank you! 🙂 x
Very very pretty shade. Looks amazing on you 🙂 I have similar shades from other brands.
Aww! Thanks dear! ^_^ I would love to know its dupes! 🙂 x
I haven't tried cremesheen yet, but I LOVE amplified. They are not too glossy nor too matte. But you're right, after trying the matte formula, I kind of like matte more 😀
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I still have to try amplified! MAC's matte are so easy to apply and last long too! ^_^ x
Very pretty lipstick. Suits you.
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Thank you! Since you guys have complimented me so much, I will definitely be wearing it even more often now! 🙂 x
Pretty color and look great on you 🙂
Thank you so much Rabiya! <3
Wow you look gorgeus this shade suits you <3
Aww, thank you! This is the prettiest pink will ever get for me! ^_^ x
Ooooh Loving this shade on youuuuuuu <3
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Thaaank youuu! I feel more confident now!! 😀 x
I like it more than Ruby Woo… You look Gorgeous!
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Thank you Isma! 🙂 <3 I still like Ruby Woo more! 😉 x
Crosswires looks gorgeous! Especially nice on you x
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Aww, thanks a bunch! ^^ x
Wow this shade looks gorgeous against your skin tone. Nice review. 🙂
Thanks girl! I'm glad you liked my review! 🙂 x
Lovely review. That color suits u so well 🙂
Thank you, Kiran! 🙂 x
Perfect for summers !
Absolutely! 🙂 x