Do you ever wonder how difficult it is to decide what lipstick would look good on all of us Lipstick Bandits? It takes months of deliberation. But Tracy — the ever smart one — figured it out. An old favourite, MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick ($17.50) is of course the winner. I’ve written about her before, and here she is again for an encore presentation.

MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick

I’ve had my Viva Glam V for a very long time now and yes, she is well-loved. What’s left of her I have melted into a magnetic pan for my lipstick palette. What makes this lipstick great are:

1. the formula — a Lustre, which in my opinion is the most wearable MAC formula that is sheer, buildable, and moisturizing;
2. the shade — a neutral pink laced with pearl that is super flattering on all skin tones.

MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick

MAC Viva Glam V

Wearing MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick

Wearing MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick

Whether I am keeping my makeup simple while running a weekend errand, or I am all dolled up with a smokey or a cat eye, MAC Viva Glam V easily complements my look. Don’t believe me? Check out how versatile and universally flattering MAC Viva Glam V is on the rest of the Lipstick Bandits:

• Dani, at Call It Beauty.
• Danielle, at Bloomin’ Beauty Blog
• Jenny, at My Funny Valentine
• Jessica, at Getting Cheeky
• Larie, at Eye Heart It
• Mariella, at Musing On Beauty
• Monika, at Rocaille Writes
• Paris, at My Women Stuff
• Rae, at theNotice: a beauty blog
• Tracy, at Beauty Reflections
• Xiao, at Messy Wands

Missed our previous Lipstick Bandit collaborations? Check them out here:

1. Beware of the Lipstick Bandits.
2. Lipstick Bandits Strike Again: Fall Lipsticks We Crave.
3. Lipstick Bandits Holiday Edition: We Do Sparkles. MOAR SPARKLEZ!
4. Lipstick Bandits: The One That Started The Obsession.