MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection: Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
MAC Lipsticks: Made to Order, Kraft, Dressmaker Dressmaker, Archetype
MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection: Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches
None of the lipsticks blew me away — they don’t quite seem to make it there. Taken as a whole, they’re almost too similar to each other. I think looking at the collection overall, it feels like there are no punches of color or vibrancy. For a summer collection, it definitely feels like something we’d see in the fall. I had trouble with the consistency of Archetype and Dressmaker, Dressmaker to apply evenly and smoothly on lips, but Kraft was true to its amplified finish. Made to Order is a very soft, glossy lustre that applies evenly, so I did like that one.
Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
- Archetype is a yellowed nude with a lustre finish, but it almost feels like a lustre-frost. Archetype is best applied on freshly exfoliated lips, because it really will accentuate any flaw or bit of dryness you have on your lips–not such a pretty sight! This was originally released with McQueen, a few years back.
- Dressmaker, Dressmaker is a semi-sheer, glossy coral-peach in a lustre finish. I want to love it, because it’s coral-ish, but the way it looks on my lips is just so-so. If you wear a creamy gloss on top, I think it’d come together better.
- Kraft is a creamy, nearly opaque brownish/reddish beige with an amplified finish. It’s a fairly darker shade, but it has a beautiful finish and feel.
- Made to Order is a semi-opaque, glossy darked coral-pink with a fuchsia-pink sparkle in a lustre finish. Of the three lustre lipsticks in this launch, Made to Order is definitely the best–it gives even, smooth color while still delivering the glossiness that is inherent in lustre finishes.
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MAC Lipsticks: Made to Order, Kraft, Dressmaker Dressmaker, Archetype
MAC Archetype Lipstick
MAC Archetype Lipstick
MAC Dressmaker, Dressmaker Lipstick
MAC Dressmaker, Dressmaker Lipstick
MAC Kraft Lipstick
MAC Kraft Lipstick
MAC Made to Order Lipstick
MAC Made to Order Lipstick
MAC Lipsticks: Archetype, Dressmaker Dressmaker, Kraft, Made to Order
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I swatched Dressmaker @ MAC the other day & loved it! :) I was looking for a coral & the peach tone to it was just awesome.
Hi Christine, As Dressmaker is sold out, is there any lipstick similar to it? Tks
Ravishing, but I don't think it's really that close. Maybe CB96.
I know this is hella late...but how do you think Kraft compares to 4N from the N Collection? Do you think they could be dupes? And if not can you recommend a dupe for 4N if you know of one? Thanks hun!
Hmm, they are kind of similar, actually!
I know this is an older post but I'm considering buying Dressmaker, Dressmaker or Made to Order online and I can't decide between the two. I have very fair skin with pink undertones and brown hair and hazel eyes. Do you have any advice for me on which one would look better?
I'd go with Made to Order :) I don't think either would look bad though!
I would love some Dressmaker, Dressmaker and Made To Order!
Hi Christine, is any of the lipstick similar to Hot Taiti? Do you think this colour could be good with the blushes? thank you :o)
Kraft is a bit similar! Yes, I think it would work.
thanks :o) love your site
made to order looks so pretty
I would like to know if Dressmaker Dressmaker it seams Ever Hip? I adore this collection because it has so much coral!!!!!!!!! love it!!
Ever Hip looks really different on me compared to Dressmaker, Dressmaker!
Dressmaker looks beautiful on you!
Thanks, Krista!
Oh, I absolutely love these on you! Even Archetype, it's a great color on you even if the finish is so so :) Dressmaker Dressmaker is my fave on you though, or Made to Order :)
Do you think Kraft can compare to Warm me up from the Warm and Cozy collection?
IMO, not at all.
I will get Kraft!
Hi Christine, I'm desperately searching for mac-slimshine 'ultra elegant' dupe! Do you think any of these compare? If not does anyone have dupe ideas? Kraft looks like it may close to it but....i dunno :S
I think Kraft might not be dark enough!
christine, after looking at this swatches i was determined to get dressmaker, dressmaker. looking at the promo pics, i would have passed but thanks to your new addition of the full-face photo, i knew the l/s was the perfect coral nude i had been looking for!!! kudos to you for your awesomeness. on a non-mac note, i recently tried some bobbi brown lipsticks and they are nice. perhaps that is another brand you can start looking into?!
I have posted several BB lipsticks on the blog in the past :)
On you I LOVE Dressmaker, Dressmaker. On me it looks bright orange! No likey.
lol! Aw :(
hey, christine...thanks so much for adding pics of your entire face to help showcase the lip swatches. it really makes a difference to see the variety of lip colors against your full face...it reveals how the color plays off your skin tone, hair and eye color. please consider making this a regular practice with all your future lip swatches. VERY helpful, thank you!
It is already a regular practice going forward, thanks! :)
I really really like archetype. It's a very nice nude color, worked very well with my skintone, (nc44/45ish w/o red undertone of 45 and ash of 44). I had on siss today with my smokey eye look and replaced my lip color with archetype and it did really well. May go back and get it later.
Yay, it's so good to hear someone liking Archetype! I'm on the opposite specktrum, around nw/nc20 - would You recommend it to girls with fair skin? Btw, makeupalley had only good reviews about this lipstick (although there were only few reviews), promising. :)
I must say that all four of these colors look gorgeous on you. I actually like all four now. Their not too bright but just right and a wearable corals.
Hi, I love the eyes!! Beautiful! what exactly do you have on your eyes (shadow/paint pot)? Thanks
Made to order looks really lovely on you!
You're right about them looking too similar to each other. Also, I feel like they're geared toward warm tones, but I like Made to Order so maybe I'll check it out =)
wow i really thought archetype would be a slightly darker version of peachstock but your swatch proves otherwise...
I'm loving Dressmaker, Dressmaker! But I like lighter & brighter pinks & lots of corals for summer. By the way, these all look FANTASTIC on you. They look great with your skin tone: I'm so much lighter than even an NC15, most of these would make my lips look dirty.
hey wow the first time I see your face in the lipstick swatches you're gorgeous :)))
Before seeing swatches, I would have wanted Dressmaker, but now that I've seen it, I think I'll get Made to Order instead, much nicer color !
Wow, I know you're not very impressed with them, but I think they look gorgeous on You! :) Corals suit you so well - and I really like the entire look, i hope you'll be posting it as a FOTD. :) I know You said Archetype is the one you'd skip, and i see why, but i still really like how it looks on you - it seems very warm and sparkly, from farther away. Do you think it's anything similar to Guilty Kiss (think it was from Antiquitease, and I remember it to be quite sheer)? I'm also eyeing Dressmaker, dressmaker, because i really like how soft it looks. (I really shouldn't buy any more lipsticks though, I just can't finish them up at this rate. :( )
I'd say it's still a little more orange than Gilty Kiss!
I'll probably only get Made to Order, but I do like Dressmaker, Dressmaker too. Need to see in person.
Hello Christine, how do you think Made to Order compares with Fresh Salmon from Spring Color Forecast?? And, do you think Kraft would look less brown on medium pigmented lips? I do love the finish so much! Thanks for the lip swatches they are great! =)
I don't think they're alike, IMO. Kraft might look a bit redder -- I think it might pull out the redness in it a bit :)
Kraft and Made to Order are such lovely colors!
OOOOOOOH! Dressmaker dressmaker look just like I imagined. My dream come true colour! <3
All of those look really pretty on you though! I'm a NW40 so I think Archetype might not make an impact but do you think the others would work?
I think Made to Order & Kraft definitely would!
I was so excited about this collection because it's supposed to release on my birthday. I was eying Dressmaker, Dressmaker, but now not so much. Gonna save my birthday money and spend it elsewhere!
Christine, how does Kraft compare to Retro?
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