MAC Lipstick In 'Up The Amp'

I told myself that I would stop buying lipstick, but then I saw six MAC empties sat around waiting to be exchanged! For those who don't know, the Back 2 MAC program is a scheme where if you take six items of empty primary packaging (foundation, brush cleanser, fluidline, paint pots, etc- basically anything that can be refilled) back to your local MAC, you can exchange them for a free lipstick from their permanent range- so no Viva Glam or limited edition lipsticks. It's a great way to collect the lipsticks- I go through brush cleanser like crazy, and if it's a product you would use regardless then it really is worth keeping the empty packaging. I wanted something different- I have been gravitating towards nudes recently, and that's something I'm trying to break away from. I liked the look of Up The Amp, because it's not quite purple or pink- a perfect balance of violet and magenta. I like the amplified lipsticks, as they're nice and glossy without being too sheer. The payoff is definitely better in real life- I need to reinvest in a better camera- but this gives an idea of the payoff, and the finish. This isn't something I would wear every day, but I will definitely get some use out of it!