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MAC Lipstick Review

MAC Lipstick Review
Discontinued
Overall rating from 764 reviews so far:
4.8/5
Would use it again?
4.8/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.7/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.7/5

Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.

Available in 11 finishes (Matte, Retro Matte, Satin, Dazzle, Glaze, Lustre, Cremesheen, Cremesheen Pearl, Amplified, Amplified Creme, Frost)

Available in 170+ shades

Website www.maccosmetics.co.nz

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MAC Lipstick Review

MAC Lipstick Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
27th February, 2015
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Awesome awesome awesome

What a product. Smells yummy choclateeee love this always in my bag long lasting shiny and matt both are gud to use

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26th February, 2015
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All day, everyday

I have never ever really warn lipstick but in my new workplace it's kinda like an unwritten rule. So I bought a couple of cheap ones and absolutely hated the heavy, greasy feeling, bad taste and having to constantly apply.

One of my colleagues told me there was no way you could go wrong with Mac and now I'm a convert.

The chick in Mac was absolutely awesome and helped match the colours to my skin tone, hair and what was on trend.

I ended up walking out with a dark matte for when I'm feeling a bit rebellious and a beautiful light purple for everyday, easy use.

Their range of colours and textures is amazing and the feel is awesome. You don't feel like you're wearing anything and they last for ages.

Can't recommend Mac lipstick highly enough.

Tips: I've got Twig and Syrup. Both are great for everyday and going out and really suit my light skin/dark hair colouring.

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5.0/5
26th February, 2015
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I cant use any other lipstick

I have always been a MAC fan, and have been buying their products since I was 13 and could afford my first. I have tried many lipstick brands over the years; bought them, won them, borrowed them... and nothing comes close to comparing to the quality and colour of MAC lipsticks.

The packaging is beautiful and secure (I've never lost a lid in my handbag), the slight vanilla smell is divine, the consistency is creamy no matter what finish you purchase. And they last forever (coming from someone who barely ever wears lipstick, so mine do tend to last). The colour lasts, especially if you prep your lips and wear liner.

My go-to, bold lippy for special occasions is the cult classic Russian Red. The colour suits me, it lasts for ages, and it it adds instant vintage glam. I've repurchased it three times, whereas I have never repurchased any other lipstick in my whole life.

Tips: Treat yourself to at least one, to use for special occasions. You won't regret it.

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5.0/5
23rd February, 2015
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addicted

I love mac lipsticks and for a long time they (especially in NZ) had the widest range of colours and textures/finishes. Now other brands are catching up but you can always rely on a MAC lipstick, they have something to suit everyone from matte lovers to frost lovers, from nude lips to the vampy lips, they will have your colour, the way you like it. Each lipstick has a lovely smell also and the packging it sleek and stylish. I honestly have over 30 and want more, they are addictive.

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23rd February, 2015
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Velvet Teddy

Well MAC really does live up to its name and rep. Brought my first MAC product recently which is a matte lipstick, Velvet Teddy, aaand I love it.

$40 isn't actually that bad considering what you're getting. The colour is fab I love it, it goes on smoothly and is super easy to apply. I found it lasts well and with this colour when it does fade its not too obvious.

Will definitely buy more, the price is well worth the value!!

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23rd February, 2015
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Mac is love, Mac is life.

Everyone knows Mac lipsticks and everyone is talking about it! I was hesitant at first due to the price and whether they are as good as they sound. Regardless the price they are worth every penny!!!!!!!! I recently started my mac lipstick collection so I only have two , which are Mocca and Please Me. Mocca is a satin finish and Please Me matte, they both go on smoothly, especially Please Me being a matte finish it glides on easily and isnt drying to the lips at all! I am NC40 both the colours looks beautiful on that skin tone. Especially Mocca it's the perfect nude! Highly recommend it, you would n't regret it.

Tips: I bought mine in the stores, if buying online I recommend going into a mac store and trying them out first.

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22nd February, 2015
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Wish I jumped on the band wagon sooner!

I was given my fist M.A.C lipstick from a friend for Christmas - Lady Danger. A vibrant orangey-red. She could not have picked a better colour!

The packaging is sleek, sophisticated & iconic. I love the matte finish of Lady Danger, it's the first matte lipstick I've tried that hasn't felt really drying on the lips. I couldn't believe that lasting power! The fist time I wore it was Christmas day, lots of eating and drinking. I would pop off to touch up my lipstick & find it wasn't necessary!

Long lasting, super pigmented & smear proof - no wonder it was voted the 2014 Best Lipstick!

Tips: Definitely use a lip liner with this shade, it can bleed. I like to change it up between a red or orangey lip liner - I go for a red if I want it to look more red, and orange for the orange tones to really sing out!

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21st February, 2015
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My Current Obsession!

I completely adore these lipsticks! All of the finishes are awesome (matte is my favourite - so long lasting!) and the colour range is great. The longevity of each formula and colour does vary so be sure that you swatch and test the colours out before you buy as they look so different on each individual and wear differently too. I have only just started my collection but I already know that these will be my go-to lipsticks for as long as I have lips! I would say my favourite 2 colours for a fair lady like me would be rebel in winter as it is the perfect deep colour without being to dark and washing me out and please me for every day as it is nude enough to wear with almost any makeup look but you can still tell you have colour on.

Tips: Prep your lips first. I use a LUSH Sugar Scrub before hand and with the matte formulas I use a lip balm before I apply. This helps to make the lipstick last longer. I always apply lip liner to help with longevity too :)

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21st February, 2015
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Obsessed!!

I am absolutely obsessed with Mac lipsticks! My collection is fair too large considering that I only wear lipsticks when I go out but I can just not help myself! I love all the variety of different colours and how two lipsticks are never the same! All the different finishes are amazing, and although sometimes I find that the matte finish of some of the lipsticks is drying by applying a simple lip balm before applying the matte lipstick works wonders! My favourites are definitely crème cup and sushi kiss!

Tips: BUY ONE RIGHT NOW

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21st February, 2015
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An Obsession

This seems like an embarrassing review to write. My collection of MAC lipsticks seems rather large, especially when I think about the money I must have spent! When I started with makeup it seemed like MAC was all that was on YouTube, and all that I bought. Then I learnt about the limited edition packaging/collections. Oh just give me pretty packaging and it seems like I'll buy anything.

When buying by MAC try not to be intimidated by the girls at the counter! I have had both good and bad experiences. These days though I do buy quite a bit of my MAC products from online from the MAC Cosmetics website directly using my YouShop account as it is quite a bit cheaper.

The packaging is classic, I love the black bullet. The only thing I would change about there packaging is so that you could know what colour is which when looking at them. The lipstick itself often has a slight scent of Vanilla, but nothing I notice once it is on the lips.

Be warned each lipstick has a different wear time and effect on the lips depending on the formula. I make sure (now) to look up reviews of each lipstick before I buy it. My favourite place for that is a site called temptalia as she is incredibly candid and honest.

The Loves; Craving - a BR enabled purchase, beautiful rich dark pinky/reddish tone with a glossy finish. A fantastic bright colour that I feel can be worn everyday. Plus it lasts forever on the lips and suits everyone. Spitfire - A limited edition from the Wonder Woman collection (great packaging). It is a true bluish pink that is super bright. A fav. Rebel- A super dark plummy pink. So many people get scared by the darkness of this shade but it's truly beautiful. You can either tap on the lips for a light shade, or in the Winter I love putting a full covering of this on my lips for a more dramatic look.

The Likes; Modesty - This is a darker nude--y pink shade. Lovely finish as it is a cremesheen so it looks almost like a glossy finish. But on a day to day basis I'm more likely to grab a brighter shade. Lustering - My brightest pink, think hot pink. Don't know why I don't reach for this more often (maybe the size of my lipstick collection). Speed Dial - a toned down version of Lustering, don't know why I have both.

The Eh's; Creme Cup - People go crazy over this on YouTube and I thought it would be my perfect nude-y pink shade. But it is a super pale pink and it just washes me out and makes me look sick, perfect for a darker skin-tone I think. Double-Spin - super duper pale pink from a limited edition, in a white tube that is super beautiful. Too bad the shade looks deathly on me. Fantasia - a dark reddy brown that looks really too dark on me. From a limited edition set.

Overall there are so many shades and finishes anyone can find a perfect shade for them. However they are quite expensive so make sure that you find something you truly love before purchasing as there are many lovely cheaper lipsticks out there.

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