rihanna x mac cosmetics #vivaglam (first look!)

MAC Cosmetics has announced that Rihanna will be the next Viva Glam spokesperson for the 2014 campaign. Past spokespeople include rap superstar Nicki Minaj, Mother Monster Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper, RuPaul, and many more.

Here’s a first look of the lipstick courtesy of my stalking Instagram (source). MAC is hosting a few key international editors in Barbados where they debuted the lipstick and lipglass duo and the songstress is doing interviews. She reportedly wore a black Lanvin dress (I think it’s from the Fall 3013 collections)

Rihanna’s Viva Glam lipstick comes in what looks like a red rubberized tube, unlike the standard black with red trim. From what I’ve seen so far on Twitter and Instagram it’s not a matte shade like her Riri Woo hue and there looks to be hints of shimmer. Too soon to tell so I’ll report back once I’m able to get clearer images and/or a sample closer to launch date.

The lip duo will be available in January 2014, following Rihanna’s holiday collection with the beauty brand. Every cent of the selling price goes toward the MAC Aids Fund, helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.