Mac lippies are good, they have excellent pigment and a shade and formula to suit everyone, from matte through to glossy it's all available.
The price itself isn't to bad either, yes it's up there at $40 but when compared to brands like loreal it's actually not that much more expensive to have a luxury brand in your make up bag.
All Mac lipsticks come in a classic black bullet shaped tube and have Macs signature vanilla cupcake type scent which is not overpowering.
They apply really nicely, if your lips are dry then use a lip scrub first or run your toothbrush over your lips and probably best to use a more hydrating formula like a cremesheen.
Everybody should try at least one.
I have the Mac Rebel lipstick, It's matte and stays on for ages! Even out lasts when you drink and doesn't smudge at all. The colours are so nice too!
Tips: Because it's matte you can still use lip balm underneath it so it doesn't make your lips look dry!