Post by Juliette

Here’s the gang:

With flash

And without

And here are my arm swatches:

I’ve done on-lip swatches for each of these colours, but sadly I had to make the best out of some pretty funky lighting

MAC Retro, Satin finish

Dark vintage pink: think roses and tea. Beautiful wearable colours, suits those with English Rose complexion (Grace) really well. I’d recommend it as a wearable day colour if you’re sick of nudes everywhere. I find it slightly drying.

MAC Mocha, Satin finish

I wear this so often; it’s great for when I can’t be bothered but want a little something on my lips. It would be a good MLBB shade for those with darker skintones and/or more pigmented lips. Photos can’t really do the warm, brownish pink colour justice, it’s truly surprisingly flattering.

MAC Russian Red, Matte finish

This is your proper classic 20th century red. It’s a coolish, blue-toned red and it doesn’t mess around. It’s quite a harsh colour and it tends to bring out imperfections in the skin, but don’t be put off. It’s not a ‘newbie red’ as it’s a little harder to pull off than a softer muted red, but it looks gorgeous for a wintry, Snow White look. The name is very appropriate. All MAC Mattes are a little drying, but nothing undefeatable with a bit of lipbalm.

MAC Ruby Woo, Matte finish

(This was edited: I tried messing around with the saturation to better capture the bright colour)

I would call this Russian Red’s younger sister. Which is why I bought my younger sister her very own tube. It’s brighter, poppier, summery-er and louder than Russian Red. The finish is pleasantly surprising: it goes on ultramatte but isn’t drying at all. The colour is beautiful and vibrant.

Mac Chili, Matte finish

This is my favourite favourite red. It’s got strong orangey-terracotta undertones but is still definitely a red lippie.This genuinely suits everyone, even if you are intimidated by orange! Slightly drying, but with a looooong wear-time.

MAC Spice It Up, Lustre finish

This finish is VERY different to the Mattes and Satins, it’s moisturizing but you really aren’t sacrificing wear-time. It stays a remarkably long time and the colour is another good everyday shade if you prefer your slightly darker lips. Looks like rose petals.

 

 

MAC longevity really isn’t messing around. These lipsticks will STAY on your face. They’re incredibly intensely pigmented. If you don’t believe me:

After being blasted with the tap for 60 seconds:

Yeah.

(This is the second part of a series on MAC lipsticks)

Gracie will be posting swatches of MAC’s best oranges later, so hold tight ❤