To start, this IS a good lip stick, however I just personally wouldn't be bothered spending that much money on this lipstick, it's simply not THAT incredible (that being said it is a very good lip stick I just feel you can get better quality for your money). But I do love some specific colours and would definitely purchase again for specific colours!
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MAC Lipstick Review
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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
Reviews
Overall rating:
3.7/5
21st July, 2016
Overall rating:
3.7/5
26th January, 2017
Not worth the hype
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
31st October, 2013
Smitten with Mac
I am a big MAC fan. I dont know if its the "forbidden fruit" appeal, as it is so difficult to get in the South Island, or if it's because its what all the girls use in the make up tutorials on youtube but I LOVE my MAC lippy. I only have two, Ruby Woo and Impassioned (which I wear as often as possible) but I dearly love them. The only downside about the Ruby Woo is because it is a Matte finish it can be incredibly drying on my lips. But the pigments are amazing, they stay put on my lips and the colours are to die for. Get yourself a MAC ASAP!
Tips: Make sure your lips are super hydrated before wearing a Matte lippy, and maybe save it for a dinner or a night out where you arent wearing it for hours and hours because I find it can sometimes become a bit crumbly and really dry but this might just be on my lips! Give them a good exfoliate regularly too!
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
2nd November, 2013
Lovely Lips
The selection of M.A.C lipsticks is so huge, that there is easily a shade to fit everyone. I do love my lipsticks from them but I do find that it really depends on the finish.
Tips: Some of the matt finishes are a bit drying on the lips, so I use a bit of moisturiser on my lips beforehand before using them. Kinda Sexy - perfect natural lip shade.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
2nd November, 2013
Matte Mac Lipsticks
I have really enjoyed the matte Mac lipsticks I've had (Please Me and Ruby Woo) as they have vibrant colour and are long lasting. However, they tend to be quite dry on the lips and do not always leave a smooth finish.
Tips: Use a lip scrub and a small coating of lip balm to smooth your lips and this will help make a smooth finish and also make sure your lips are hydrated. For the Ruby Woo especially which is quite a dry lipstick - the lip balm before hand is a must.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
18th November, 2013
Orange is the new pink?
I got a shade that is not an everyday colour for me as its orange, having said that, it applies well and stays on nicely and doesn't dry my lips out so i like it
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
23rd November, 2013
MAC lips
I love the range of MAC lipsticks but find them not so good if I have the slightest dry lip, it tends to stick very badly to it. When my lips are soft I tend to wear this brand more
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
24th November, 2013
Depends what colour and finishes you like
I like MAC lipsticks. I think for the price it isn't exactly worth it. I think it really depends on the finish and colour you choose. I have a few colours that I love and some that I think were a complete waste of money. I have Ruby Woo which is drying but lasts a very long time and looks amazing! The other colours I have that I love are candy yum yum, girl about town and rebel And the smell is an added bonus
Tips: Do your research look up swatches and reviews on specific colours. Use balms with matte lipsticks. If you want to save money can order off the MAC US website and use the NZ post Youpost service please note it takes from 1-3 weeks to arrive!
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
1st December, 2013
High quality indulgence
Not a necessity (you can get similar performance and quality from cheaper brands) but a MAC lipstick is a nice splurge if you feel like treating yourself - just make sure you are going for a colour that is worth the money and isn't easily dupeable by a cheaper brand to make sure you get your moneys worth. Always well pigmented, long lasting and delicious to wear with their creamy spicy indulgent vanilla scent. My picks are MAC Modesty (cremesheen which is a gorgeous nude brown pinky mauve), Twig (the perfect nude rose pink) and my all time fave Honey Love (the most perfectly balanced beige/brown/tan/pink/peach nude matte formula).
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
Overall rating:
4.0/5
13th December, 2013
Gotta love Mac lippies
I now have five Mac lippies, I love the colours, and they are so creamy and smell yummy. They don't seem to last very well, I have to apply quite regularly, but the colour range makes up for it, some of the colours just aren't available in any other cosmetic range.
Tips: Use a lipliner to make your lippies last longer, use the same colour as your lipstick and fill in your lips first.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Beauty Review member and not of Beauty Review Limited.
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It's been long time I want to try Mac lipsticks. Online and youtuber and even On BR highly rated lipsticks. So that's encourage me to buy it. I bought whirl lipstick from farmers. I spent 40$ for one lipstick. With high hope.
Packaging is okay. It is looks like black bullet. Didn't get good packaging what I spent. You can see lipstick name back of lipstick. When I asked lady on counter to saw me some nude lipstick. She did saw me some of lipsticks. But whirl colour catch my eyes. And she said it is matte finishing and I said its perfect then.
I do have dry lips and I do exfoliate my lips twice a day for matte lipsticks. Whirl is dusty or dirty rosey colour. Perfect nude but not nude lipstick colour. I was looking this type of colour for long time and finally I found it. Right now I am looking whirl dupe but little creamy formula.
Lipstick is last up to 4 hours on my lips and than after start fading. During that time I drink water and have some light dry snack. I does dry out my lips however I like it because I love lipstick colour
When lipstick is on my lips, doesn't feel heavy or dry but after 5 hours my lips feel dry. Colour is nice pigmented, just one swipe and it's done. I want to dry some different colours and different finishing too. But wouldn't buy from farmers. Definitely next stop will be duty free mac.
Tips: Exfoliate lips, apply lip blam and after one minute apply lipstick.