A couple of days ago, I wrote about my recent MAC mini-haul, and I showed swatches of MAC’s Satin Lipstick, Sushi Kiss.
I’m on the fence about it, although I’m beginning to think it’s a nice summer shade. The more I use it, the more it reminds me of the pale pastel, retro shades that were popular in the 1960s. Maybe I like it, a little.
Flora commented that she’d like to see Sushi Kiss used in a look. Seemed like a great idea, so yesterday I did just that. I pulled out my Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette and went to work.
Here’s the makeup I used:
Face
- Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15, 2 Sand
- Judith August Orange Masking Creme
- Youngblood Luminous Creme Blush, Tropical Glow
Eyes
- Urban Decay Anti-aging Primer Potion
- Prestige Cosmetics Total Intensity Eyeliner, Deepest Black: tightline
- Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eyeliner, Graphite: lower lash line
- MAC Paint Pot, Painterly: base
- Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette: Candied Peach – peach matte on the eyelid, Puree – mid tone brown matte in the crease & V
Lips
Seeing Sushi Kiss with other peachy shades definitely changed the way I look at the shade.
The peachy lids, cheeks and the peachy walls in my hallway change the way Sushi Kiss looks. It’s still a lighter shade of lipstick than I typically wear, but it is less jarring in peachy context than wearing it on its own with other more random shades. So in the future I’ll reach for it whenever I do a summer peach look.
Would you wear this shade?
I was just about to say that Sushi Kiss looks good on you in the picture! beautiful makeup, Allison!
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I think it looks great. It isn’t really that light….it doesn’t wash out on your lips at all. I think it’s a perfect summer look for you. It might take a little bit for your eyes to get used to the change. I find the lighter colors to be so much easier to wear when you’re in a hurry. Keep it!!
Thanks a lot, Dawn! I like how Sushi Kiss looked with the peach makeup more than I liked it with random makeup, and I guess that makes sense. I think I’ll end up keeping it and wearing it more selectively. I think what bugs me is that Sushi Kiss is definitely lighter than my natural lip color, and I’m having a hard time getting used to it…but I will!
These colors look lovely on you! I am obsessed with the TF Sweet Peach palette!
I agree, Krystle. Sweet Peach is such a pretty palette, and it smells good too!
What an absolutely STUNNING look that you created, Allison! I love the look of that palette!
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Thank you, Helen! Sweet Peach is such a pretty palette. I need to pull it out and use it more often!
I love your look. I love the peach trend! Glad he lipstick is growing on you!
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Thanks, Judy! I have learned not to buy color cosmetics without seeing the shade in person coz this looked very different in the swatch on the MAC website. The actual shade is lighter than my own lips and overall I don’t like that look on me
I love that MAC lippie on you! You wear it well!
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My skin tone wouldn’t work with the peachy shades. BUT it all looks fantastic on you. Glad you kept it ❤️
Thank you so much, Sandy xo I think Sushi Kiss looks good with similar shades in the rest of my makeup so I guess I’ll “save” it for when I wear peach blush and either peach or brownish eye makeup. What I have learned is not to buy color cosmetics online without seeing the shade in person first! I was so eager to take advantage of the MAC Select online sale that I just went ahead and bought it. I also didn’t know that I can’t return MAC to the store, I would have to send it back. I love peach lipsticks but Sushi Kiss is lighter than my lips, and it’s that disparity that bugs me 😉 Have a good weekend, Sandy
Beautiful look! I have been thinking about ordering that palette but still haven’t.
I love the Sweet Peach palette, Leelo, and I’m glad I bought it. You might like it too
You look as pretty as a peach!
Oh, yeah. I did it. 😀
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I think it turned out great with the peach makeup. You really should consider using a dark lipliner with it to change the depth of Sushi Kiss. It makes a big difference. I wore a darker mauve liner with a caramel gloss today and it turned out so much prettier than when I just use the gloss.
Marcia, do you mean use the darker lipliner on my entire lips beneath the lipstick? Thanks again for another great tip!
Allison these warms look stunning on you!
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Peach is pretty much your color! It looks beautiful!
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I’m not a huge fan of the peachy toned lip colors but this one works on you. I do love a good peach eye shadow or blush though.
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Thanks, Katie! Do you have the TF Sweet Peach palette? I’m enjoying it, and I love the Youngblood cream blush in Tropical Glow – it’s one of my all time faves.
Oh yes peach is definitely gorgeous on you! So flattering!
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I love that lipstick shade! I always feel a bit intimated with true corals, but I love the peachier-types. Such a pretty look!
What a great Summer look! Love that palette