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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
5th March, 2014
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I LOVE MAC LIPSTICKS

The colours are so fun and fresh and the application is flawless. I have so many of them it makes it so hard to decide which ones to wear! They are long lasting and for some reason I never get lipstick on my teeth when wearing MAC. They are worth the price too which makes it easier to splurge on a lipstick.

Tips: They layer with each other so nicely. A great example is a bright pink colour with angel on top to make the look more subtle but still look amazing.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
8th March, 2014
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Russian Red: power lipstick!

I bought this lipstick ages ago for a retro-themed outfit and have loved it ever since. I feel VERY grown-up in it (I'm in my 30s, so I should!) and I always get compliments when I wear it. It's matte, so stays for ages and doesn't seem to bleed out around the lip either. It's like a little confidence booster in a tube.

Tips: Apply a couple of layers, blotting in between.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
14th March, 2014
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Love my MAC(:

I love Mac lipsticks - most finishes have great staying power, and there is a RIDICULOUS amount of colors. Smell delicious (like cupcakes) and LE packaging is always amazing(:

Look into ordering testers for colors (online) before you spend the full amount on a lipstick, if you can't get into a store.

Tips: Lip primer will help keep your lips from drying out, especially with matte colors.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
16th March, 2014
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Amazing Staying Power

I currently have MAC lipsticks in Russian Red (so far, my favorite), Candy Yum Yum and Tangerine Dream. I love MAC's staying power, I don't have to retouch often and it stays even after eating/drinking. Russian Red is very classic. Candy Yum Yum screams attention. But, Tangerine Dream is a big flop - at least on me. It made me look pale and "made-up". And, the color doesn't seem to stick to my lips. Tangerine Dream was a total loss of money.

Tips: MAC lipsticks can be really drying so I usually put on some petroleum jelly during the night so when I wake up in the morning, my lips are smooth, moisturized and primed for some MAC beauty ^_^.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
17th March, 2014
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Smell delicious!

I have a wide range of Mac lipsticks and I absolutely love all of them. I use them on my clients, the pigments and range of colours are great, the vanilla smell they all have is really yummy too. I would recommend using a lip liner to help stop it from bleeding and to last longer. Russian Red is a personal favorite of mine to use on myself, makes blue eyes pop!

Tips: Can be used as a blush as well :)

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kirstysays
21st March, 2014

I didn't even think about using these as a blush. Thanks for the tip! :)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
17th March, 2014
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Lush Colour & Long Lasting

I have a couple of MAC Lipsticks & in desperate need of more.. They're colours are so vibrant & stay on for hours thru eating & drinking also. My absolute fave just need to get into Mac to buy some more.. Its my go to Lippy everyday for work or play :) Love it!

Tips: For a crisp line with your lippy use a Mac liner before applying your lipstick

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
19th March, 2014
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My Creme Cup

So I can say I love some cream in my coffee and now I am in love with this lipstick, goes with everything I can wear this day to night and can go without reapplying from 9am which is perfect for me as I don't get time to reapply makeup between jobs.

Tips: Invest in a good makeup remover as they do stay on well.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
22nd March, 2014
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Expensive in NZ but quality

I currently own three MAC lipsticks: Russian Red, Prepare for Pleasure (from the limited edition Divine Night collection) and Rebel.

Russian Red is an absolute classic matte, bold, blue-based red. It has amazing lastability but can be a bit divisive due to how intense the colour is.

Prepare for Pleasure will be hard to get your hands on now but is a bit less intense and thus more wearable than Russian Red. It comes in a creme sheen finish which also makes it easier to apply though without the same longevity.

Rebel is a lovely darker purple in a satin finish. Very wearable and looks good with fairer skin tones.

All three are just brilliant and I would undoubtedly buy more if they were more in line with the US pricing. As they are, they're a treat purchase and not something I buy at a whim or wear often.

Tips: As with any intense coloured, if you want hard edges, use a lip pencil to give a base to the lipstick. The Russian Red goes on a lot easier with a smooth base from lip balm or similar.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th March, 2014
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Worth the "splurge"

I have the shade 'Ravishing', which is a light coral/orange shade perfect for daily wear. You can apply a lip liner for long lasting or wear it as a sheer colour. I love how you can change the shade ever so slightly by wearing a pink lip liner to make it more pink, a nude liner to make it a shade lighter and a true orange liner to make it more vibrant! The smell of these lipsticks are phenomenal! I would definitely recommend MAC lippies but be careful before buying these as they are quite pricey so make sure you know what shade your getting. I also like how they have such a HUGE shade and finish range that it would be impossible to find your perfect shade/colour!

Tips: Wear a lip liner to make it last longer and change the shade a little

Apply a gloss to make your lips look glossier

Make sure your lips are exfoliated before applying the lipsticks as some may catch on to dry lips and look quite unpleasant

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
25th March, 2014
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Finally you are mine! ADDICTED

I just recently purchased my first mac lippy! i love it but now i want more! the consistency and stay power is incredible and well worth the price! i go the Ravishing one and its such a nice colour for every day makeup, perfect for work. I just cant wait to get more :)

Tips: Use a lip liner to line your lips then colour in your lips with the liner itl help it stay on even longer

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