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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
24th September, 2014
6 members found this review useful
Worth the Price!

These are by far my favorite lipsticks of all time! The shade range is beyond amazing, there is a formula for everyone, and they are great quality…like most Mac products! My Favorite Formulas

Matte- Drying but last for ages on the lips..i'm talking around 4+ hours from personal experience. My favorite: Please Me- A super wearable pink for all skin tones.

Retro Matte- These are VERY drying, and tricky to apply, but the result is amazing and they stay on forever! Super opaque…like none other! My Favorite: Ruby Roo- A vibrant red, that I'm sure you have all heard about.

Satin- These are fairly matte but a lot less than the matte and retro matte range. This is one of the best in my opinion, as they last along time on the lips, without being to drying, and give a little bit of sheen. My Favorites: Myth- THE BEST NUDE EVER ( but very nude..be warned) Rebel- Looks great on so many people, and is by far the best deep purply, plumy color I have come across.

Amplified- These colors are super bold! Very opaque and fun, but I do not believe there are many shades in this range available. My favorite: Impassioned- A bright pink…more on the reddish side. The only vibrant pink that I love!

Amplified Creme- These are amazing! Smooth, pigmented, glossy! Don't last to long on the lips, but that is to be expected. My favorite: Vagas Volt- A great coral orange! If you like corals you will love this one!

Cremesheen- Everyone loves these... they will not fail you! Really pigmented, and glossy! Can not go wrong with these. My favorite: Creme d' nude- Really nice wearable nude, one of my everyday lip colors!

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100_percent_ash
7th October, 2014

Love your review

nikitagarner
27th September, 2014

Thank you for verifying which finish was what, I knew that one was a semi-matte kind of finish and have been searching for aaaaages to find what one!

accidentprone_x
25th September, 2014

This makes me want to buy one now :)

MAGPIEFI
25th September, 2014

Great review:)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
20th August, 2014
5 members found this review useful
I'm hooked, line and sinker!

Why oh why have I never tried MAC before. Oh yeah, I thought it was expensive. Well slap my face with a wet fish, was I wrong!!!

My beautiful friend Colleen sent me my very first MAC as a ROAK. Goodness me, was I blown away.

Anywhooos... The simple black box. Simple and pretty. Open it up and a wee bullet shaped lip stick falls out. Black with a silver stripe and MAC words. There is a shimmer in the black.

Pop the lid and silver canister with a black MAC logo. Wow they package them so nicely.

Twist it up and the colour (rebel) looks gorgeous. I swatched on my hand and wow. I'm in love already.

My first time at wearing it... Slides over my lips but sticks. It's like it sticks the colour hard on. The tip of the lipstick is very pointed which I love. I can get close into the Cupid's bow. The smell, gosh I can smell butterscotch and vanilla. Mmmm heaven.

Here is where I say lippys fall off my lips. They don't stay long.... Or so I thought! The pigment of this is amazing. It stayed all day. No touch ups. It doesn't dry my lips out. I'm in MAC heaven.

So my wee Colleen got me so hooked, off I trotted (couldn't swim there :( ) to buy 2 more!

The only negative I have is when they are all in my holder, I have no idea what colour is which unless I open or flip to read the bottom. No I'm not putting them in upside down, cause I love the shape so much.

Now I have found 2 amazing brands, I grabbed all my old lippys and binned the lot!

170+ shades... I've now got at least 20! with a couple more on the way! A lot of shopping for me coming up

Tips: Don't buy cheap lippys. Invest in these. Make sure you exfoliate so the lips look kissable and not flakey

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Farmers-Wife
31st August, 2014

Thanks Jesse. I'm trying to get better with my reviews and think of things everyone knows about :) if I make it entertaining people might remember it and go buy it :)

Jesse
31st August, 2014

Ong I love this review! And all your reviews, so well-written, informative and entertaining :)

Farmers-Wife
22nd August, 2014

Thank you Steph_xo you won't regret it. There is a line of them that can be drying from what I've heard. My 3 are just lovely and stay on all day

Steph_xo
22nd August, 2014

Iv always been one that has stuck to cheap lipsticks and have never really spent alot of money on products but reading your review makes me want to buy atleast one mac lippy.

Overall rating:
5.0/5
17th April, 2014
4 members found this review useful
MAC Lipstick

I only recently got on the MAC lipstick wagon and I am completely sold that they are worth the hype. I brought mine direct from MAC US so didn't get stung by the inflated prices here in NZ. I already have another cart full of shades I want to try.

The lipsticks I own are: Ruby Woo- a beautiful red that would suit most. It makes your teeth look ultra white and is super long lasting. It's formula is a matte and is quite dry but it's forgivable because it makes it easy to wear as it doesn't slip or slide.

Girl About Town- this one is awesome! It's a amplified formula. Bright pink, would suit most once again, one swipe gives a full on opaque colour and while being creamy it still is long lasting. This shade is my favourite out of my 4.

Twig- this is my grown up shade, it's a soft brown pink shade. It's a satin finish. This is very long lasting nd glides on perfectly. So easy to wear like all of them!

Creme Cup- this is a nude pink, it's my least favourite because it just doesn't suit me as much sadly (the problem with buying online!) but it's just as good quality. The shade would suit a lighter skin tone. I find it harder to pick out lighter shades for myself then I do dark!

The packaging is very high quality and the smell of these is a beautiful vanilla scent.

I can't wait to add to my collection!

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4545
4th May, 2014

I completely agree with your comment on it being more difficult to pick out lighter shades. I think all skin tones can pull off dark, whereas if you go too light, you can look washed out or unwell! Great review too :)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
30th March, 2014
3 members found this review useful
Brighten up your pout with MAC!

Since the age of 14 I have been obsessed with MAC, this Canadian company surely has set in stone a strong vision and target market for their brand. But lets be honest who doesn't love a little MAC in their lives!

From celebrities gracing the covers of the latest mags for the Viva Glam campaign to the enticement of limited edition collections popping up every few months,it's only to easy to see why MAC have the cult like following that they do.

So what sets MAC apart from everyone else? - More like what doesn't!

Having had the honour to work on counter for MAC myself, it's too easy to see why it sells. In particular the most known products that stand pretty and tall within the vast range would of course have be the lippys!

With that amazing vanilla scent, creamy silky texture and lets not forget that oh so trendy colour selection, for the price tag of $40NZD or $15USD you can see why these fly off the shelves.

So with the names of Lady Danger, Morange, Vegas Volt, Chatterbox ,Angel, Russian Red, Ruby Woo, Pink Nouveau, St Germaine plus many others rolling off the tips of makeup loving tongues everywhere I highly recommend getting some of these to try yourself.You can guarantee there will be no disappointment in sight!

But remember to pick your shade and finish to suit your lifestyle, it can be overwhelming standing in front of that bright eye catching stand but keep in mind what result you are wanting it to have when your wearing it out and about.

I personally love Cremesheens, Amplifieds and Matte finishes due to wanting something that will stay bold with the amazing colour pay off and bright on my pout without having to touch up every two seconds.

No matter what colour, finish or packaging you choose to go for when making your MAC lip candy purchase, it's rewarding to know that there is only going to be the lowest chance that you will ever regret buying any MAC product.

So go on be bright, be bold , be daring and spice up your pout!

Stacey xx

Tips: - Pair MAC Prep + Prime lip with any MAC lipstick to ensure hydrated lips that hold colour all day.

- Lining your lips with a slightly deeper or lighter lip liner,makes for an easy way to change up the way you wear your fave lippys!

- Apply with a lip brush to ensure a precise, sharp application.

- If MAC is a little to out of your price range opt for dupes! Wet n Wild make some amazing dupes for our fave MAC shades!

- Stay true to the brand, MAC products are being seen replicated alot lately, so safeguard yourself and buy from MAC authorised stores and their official website only.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
2nd April, 2014
3 members found this review useful
The highest of quality

Are they expensive? Yes, they're practically an investment, but they're worth every penny. Even a beginner could tell the difference between applying a MAC lipstick vs. a drugstore lipstick. The formulas (notice the plural, they have a few to suit everyone) are thick and creamy but long lasting. The colours are more pigmented than you could ever imagine, and the shades - I wouldn't know where to begin. A year ago I couldn't fathom the idea of spending $40 on a lipstick, but after purchasing my first they began flying into my makeup bag faster than I could process how much money I had spent. You can find good quality lippies for less, but every girl should own at least one. They are unbeatable.

Tips: Scrub your lips using a toothbrush before application to get rid of any dead skin, use a lip liner for ultra long lasting results.

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dmatautiafuimaono
8th April, 2014

Great review thanks

Overall rating:
5.0/5
25th October, 2013
2 members found this review useful
MAC Lipsticks

I love MAC its the only lipsticks I wear for the following reasons: They smell amazing, all the lipsticks have an amazing vanilla smell that doesn't leave no matter how long you've had the lippy for. They come in amazing colours! I have 10 different ones at the moment. I often find that Ive taken my lippy off with make up wipes and there is still a stain on my lips in the morning so they sit quite strongly.

Tips: Make sure you go on pay day to get some because they are so addictive!!

Also keep all your empties (anything in a plastic case eg. powders too) because when you get to 6 return them and you get to choose a lipstick for free (:

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
13th January, 2014
2 members found this review useful
One of my favourites

I love love love mac lipsticks. They are always super pigmented and in beautiful shades! The classic simple black packaging is lovely and they smell divine. A must have in your collection. They don't bleed and last a good amount of time (even with eating and drinking). I own four shades; Rebel, Russian red, Violetta and Snow orchid. My favourite of the four would probably be rebel (It's a hard choice though as all the shades are just amazing!). The only downside to the sleek packaging is not being able to see the shade names or colours when they are sitting in my lippy holder.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
17th March, 2014
2 members found this review useful
MAC Lipstick

I think MAC have a fantastic range of lipsticks. At the moment I own Russian Red, Sweetie, Rebel, Snob, Hot Tahiti, Odyssey and Chatterbox! They are my absolutely favourite - there is such a wide range to cater for many different looks and skin complexions. They last all night if you wear them of an evening and thus while they are quite pricey, you get a lot of use out of them.

Tips: I always make sure to wear MAC lip liner over my darker shades for greater longevity - make sure to colour in your whole lip rather than just outlining the edges. Also, my Russian Red can get slightly dry (but don't get me wrong I still love it!) so I apply some Lucas PaPaw Ointment underneath to give the lipstick more moisture for easier application.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
27th May, 2014
2 members found this review useful
i LOVE mac!

These are my fav lipsticks, espcially the creme sheens. Their so pigmented and last a long time (the matte ones last aaages)

Tips: When using the matte ones use a little lip balm underneath or a creamyish lipliner to help your lips stay hydrated.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th June, 2014
2 members found this review useful
To die for lipsticks

I think all of my favourite lipsticks are MAC lipsticks.

I own Velvet Teddy, St. Germain, Pervette, Saigon Summer, Snob, Please Me and Creme d'Nude. I love them all, the formulas are amazing, colour payoff is perfect and the packaging is so sleek. My boyfriend calls them my 'rifle bullets'. Can't wait to add to my collection.

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