MAC Inert Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches
Sunday, November 20th, 2011
MAC Inert Nail Lacquer
MAC for Gareth Pugh: Inert Nail Lacquer
MAC Inert Nail Lacquer ($23.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is described as a “creamy mid-tone greyed nude” with a cream finish. It’s a neutral light-medium gray with a cream finish. It’s mostly opaque after two coats, but the consistency of the formula is on the thicker side. It’s not quite goopy or gloppy, but it’s just a few steps before it. China Glaze Pelican Grey is similar but a little grayer and has shimmer. Zoya’s Dove is also grayer but has a cream finish.
Just to reiterate, this comes in a square glass bottle compared to MAC’s rounded jar, and the cap is a glossy black rather than a rubberized black. These are slightly smaller (0.30 vs. 0.34 fl. oz.) and $8.00 more because of the “couture” aspect of the launch. Though I have not tested the polishes specifically from this collection, MAC’s nail lacquer formula generally wears for a week with minor tip wear but no chips.
Where to Buy: MAC Cosmetics stores and maccosmetics.com, November 23rd, $23
The Glossover
The formula could be thinner--it's a bit too thick, so it is easy to apply too much product on each nail. It does have good pigmentation, though. It's not exactly the same as other shades I have seen, but it seems dupeable enough.
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MAC Inert Nail Lacquer
MAC Inert Nail Lacquer
MAC Inert Nail Lacquer
MAC Inert Nail Lacquer
MAC Inert Nail Lacquer
MAC Inert Nail Lacquer
Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
MAC Cosmetics stores and maccosmetics.com, November 23rd, $23.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
China Glaze Pelican Grey is similar but a little grayer and has shimmer. Zoya's Dove is also grayer but has a cream finish.
Gorgeous! I just bought it today but I didn't try it on before buying it since I just painted my nails today and didn't want to ruin my manicure :P
O.P.I Moon Over Mumbai x3 coats
Looks very similar to oyster shell Mac just released.
What collectiion was that from surf baby?
lovely color! somehow though i thought it would have a more pearly sheen when i saw it in the bottle.
Very pretty and clean-looking on you.
Essie Master Plan is very close to this colour as well, though it's a bit grayer.
I don't know if anyone's mentioned this, so sorry if they have, but doesn't the bottle look very similar to Estee Lauder's nail varnish bottles, just with a different coloured lid and the black square design? The Lauder bottles contain 9ml of product. Although I could be wrong!
Nothing spectacular to justify the price tag.
This nail lacquer also reminds me of OPI's Skull & Glossbones.
The packaging is really neat! and the color is really amazing... I've seen a lot of grays in my lifetime, so I have to think twice before purchasing this.
It looks great on your nails, was that just two coats? Samantha
Yes!
wow, i like it
The color is so blah.
I've been waiting for these swatches, thanks! I am actually really happy this one is simple as I can skip it and get others
Oops. Just noticed u have that mentioned under dupes :)
Reminds me of lighter version Zoya Dove
How close is this to the polish that came out with surf baby sorry I can't remember the name and I don't own it? Thank you
It seems to be an amazing color!
Pretty, but I already have Pelican Gray...
That's a very interesting color.
Thanks for swatching these polishes. You just saved me loads of money. :0)
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