MAC Quite Cute Plushglass Swatches, Photos, Reviews
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
MAC Quite Cute Plushglass in Bubble Tea and I Love U
MAC Quite Cute: Plushglass
MAC Quite Cute Plushglass ($18.50 for 0.14 fl. oz.) include four new and limited edition shades from the upcoming collection, which launches in-stores on April 7th. The four shades include: Bubble Tea (creamy pale nude), I Love U (creamy mid-tone purple), Fashion Fanatic (creamy pale pink), and Girl Love Boy (bright light blue pink).
- Bubble Tea is a semi-sheer peach beige with soft white micro-shimmer. It seems like it would be similar to Big Baby. (Note: this looks pinker/redder on my lips, because my lips were reacting to the plumping ingredient in the formula.)
- I Love U is a semi-sheer, pink-tinged lilac with soft white micro-shimmer. It’s a bit milky, though it doesn’t settle into lip lines too badly. It seems similar to Ever So Rich, which was limited edition.
- Fashion Fanatic is a sheer, pale yellow-based pink with white shimmer. On my lips, it doesn’t add much color, just adds glossiness and shimmer. Any clear gloss with shimmer will dupe this.
- Girl Loves Boy is a semi-opaque, blue-based cotton candy pink with a cream finish. I hurried through the swatching of this, but I did try to even it out, since it moves around and will push and pull in places. It has some milkiness to it, so it will settle into lip lines. This is the most pigmented shade of the four. It’s more pigmented than Fashion Scoop but paler than Right Image.
my thoughts on the formula: MAC Plushglass is heavily vanilla scented (sweeter and more potent than any other MAC lip product I’ve come across) and is a plumping gloss. These seemed to have a much stronger plumping factor (because I couldn’t wear them, see below) than I remember them having, but it has been years since I have tried one. Plushglass is non-sticky and tends to be sheer to semi-sheer. The texture is not quite as creamy as Cremesheen Glass but reminiscent of them.
I cannot wear Plushglass. It causes an allergic reaction (you can actually see how my lips are turning splotchy), so I swatched these as quickly as I could, so they are a bit messy — my lips were already splotchy just from doing one swatch, but I know that without lip swatches the post would be worthless. It is a bit weird, because previously, I don’t remember having problems wearing Plushglass and considered it a rather mild plumping formula (I actually remember not feeling any tingle before), but whether my reaction has changed or these are more potent, that is no longer the case for me.
See more photos & swatches!
MAC Quite Cute Plushglass in Bubble Tea and I Love U
MAC Quite Cute Plushglass in Bubble Tea and I Love U
MAC Quite Cute Plushglass in Bubble Tea and I Love U
MAC Quite Cute Plushglass in Bubble Tea and I Love U
MAC Quite Cute Plushglass in Bubble Tea and I Love U
MAC Bubble Tea Plushglass
MAC Bubble Tea Plushglass
MAC I Love U Plushglass
MAC I Love U Plushglass
Fashion Fanatic, Girl Loves Boy
Fashion Fanatic, Girl Loves Boy
Fashion Fanatic, Girl Loves Boy
Fashion Fanatic, Girl Loves Boy
MAC Fashion Fanatic Plushglass
MAC Fashion Fanatic Plushglass
MAC Girl Loves Boy Plushglass
MAC Girl Loves Boy Plushglass
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Product & Review FAQ
What makeup are you wearing?
MAC Cutie Eyeshadow Quad on eyes, Urban Decay Asphyxia 24/7 Liner on lower lash line, Buxom Lash Mascara, Make Up For Ever HD Foundation, MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush on cheeks.
Where can I purchase the plushglass? How much is it?
MAC Cosmetics on April 7th in-stores, approximately April 4th online -- $18.50.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
See individual shade for suggestions.
Most plumping lipsglosses are fine for me.. Are these like horrible compared to other ones? I really want I love U & Girl Loves Boy because I just love the names so much.. But they look really similar lmao oh well I want em :D
If you can handle other ones, I'm sure these will be fine!
OMG...I had a reaction to them as well! My lips started to peel and were raw for about 1 week. I use MAC for most of my beauty needs and wants and was really surprised by the reaction.
I was thinking of getting one when I first heard of the collection. Little did I know, these were plumping, and then I heard someone tell me that they stung and burnt. Plus, the colors are so sheer... I'll skip. I'll probably never get into Plushglasses.
Although I do appreciate your dedication (and I don't see any splotchiness), yuck! Way too milky-looking for me.
wow...these really are sheer..They seem very generic..I really like the blush you had on..
Can you recommend a good lipstick and gloss line from MAC...that will be good for a wedding? [Something that won't transfer..and last] Be it a lipstick..or gloss..Maybe a basic nude/mauve..? TIA !~ [Said this already..but forgot to click [notify me by email!]
If you don't want it to transfer, you'll have to go for the Prolongwear Lip Colors/Lustre Lip Colors, because those are the only ones that don't transfer! Perennial Rose is nice.
Thank you so much for responding..It's appreciated :D
I dislike these because my lips have a slight reaction to them also and to me they smell like playdough! Blugh!!!
Hey, I'm from France and I read your blog everyday, it's awesome ! I really love it and I want to say thank you SO MUCH for doing all this work on your blog for us, and for taking time to make those swatches ^^. It's so sweet of you :) And I am so sad your lips suffered for the swatches, hope it's better now. xoxo
Thank you, Blueberry! :)
By the way, I had a really bad reaction to DuWop's Lip Venom. It literally burnt my lips so bad. And I know that lip plumpers are supposed to irritate your lips, and that is why they get bigger (because of the swelling), but it should never be painful like the lip venom. I was going to get this, until now. Also, plushglasses smell horrible!!!
I couldn't handle Lip Venom - I had to remove after attempting to endure for a few minutes!
Christine, I just want to say that you are an amazing and dedicated blogger. To purchase and wear a product that you are allergic to, really shows your dedication to us and your blog. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Sam!
Thank you Christine for swatching these despite your allergy. I also really appreciate you posting the ingredients! I have had some allergic reactions to products (e.g. MAC mineralize skinfinish) and it is a hassle to go back to return things to the store (especially with their now-stricter return policy). This is one of the reasons I love Urban Decay. They post their ingredients on their website!
After seeing how these react to you, I don't even want to try them at all. I don't like the colours anyway but I think I will be steering clear of Plushglass altogether just in case.
You had better stop doing lip swatches with those plush glasses!! We don't need your lips falling off! Thanks for keeping us posted!
Ugh, that sucks about you being allergic!
Please ask for a volunteer the next time Plushglasses are sent to you. A lipgloss swatch isn't worth your health.
Can't really review/test it without trying it, though! :(
That's why I suggested a volunteer. They try it on, you ask the questions about the product your readers expect you to cover in the reviews. We get the information we're looking for from a source we trust with no risk to your health--which is more important than any blog post.
I appreciate the suggestion - don't get me wrong! :) But the very least, I could never write about it if I didn't try it - it wouldn't really be a review. What they say may not be in line with how I'd describe something and may be inconsistent with the way I do reviews. IMO, I would rather not do it at all than do it poorly!
Christine, you are so dedicated! I don't want to scare you, but I just want to share an anecdotal story of my personal experience with having a reaction to plumping gloss. I experienced permanent discoloration along my lip line from a reaction I had to DuWop Venom gloss (by permanent, I mean it's been about two years and it hasn't diminished). I had been using it for about a week and thought the burning sensation was normal, but then I noticed my lip line was looked darkened from the burning, so I stopped using it immediately. Unfortunately that dark line around my lip never went away. I'm sure it's not something other people notice, but I still notice it =(. Please be careful!
Ouch!! I'm so sorry you had such a bad reaction and long-lasting consequence :(
I can't wear Plushglasses. The formula makes my lips feel like they're on fire! I've already got full lips so I don't need this anyway. The colors are pretty but not enough to make me buy a Plushglass.
Is it wrong, the only thing I like about these, is their names?
Wow, you are really dedicated to your readers. We all appreciate your efforts. Though I like the colors of these glosses, I hate the extra plumping action. I don't get the big lips trend. I kinda have thick lips myself, and have always wish they are a little thinner.
Thank you for suffering for the sake of these reviews!
That's terrible that they caused an allergic reaction for you...i've never much liked lip plumpers...and i dont think i even like the color of these glosses...they look kinda strange...maybe it'd be different with a lipstick
I'm seriously confused! Weren't these reviews/swatches posted previously? How come they're re-posted?
I updated them with the missing products - I only had 2 of the Plushglasses from before and I had written in the post previously that I would update with the additional swatches/photos as soon as I had them... So sorry I didn't have them originally.
Oh I see! No need to be sorry :) I just thought I was imagining having seen the posts before. I totally missed that there was additional information (it's like playing 'spot the difference' lol)! Thanks, Christine.
Gotcha! :)
i cant wear plushglass, they burn on me, i must be hyper sensitive to them but when ive tried them before ive had to wipe them straight off, and the smell was horrendous on the one i tried.
ugh..... not the best.... but THANKS ANYWAY
Totally OT but Asphyxia liner looks SO good on you... I got the 24/7 gift set for my birthday, really wanted to love Asphyxia but it looked too space-age and play-makeup on my NC44 skin :(
Aww! :(
Mischa, try applying it over a darker purple eyeliner.
My dear, hope you are alright ..... thanks for the dedication to the review .... I always check you blog before making any purchase ..... thanks!!
That is dedication that you did lip swatches of the Plushglasses despite having an allergic reation to them. They do look pretty but I cannot get myself to purchase on becuase the plumping effects don't do any justice on my lips.
Christine i'm confused..do all plush glasses have a lip plumper? I'm debating on if I should get one or not. I'm sorry you had a reaction to it! But thank you for posting pictures and doing a review anyways :)
Yes, plushglass is a lip plumping gloss.
I might have been tempted to get Bubble Tea if it was a regular lipglass, but the sheerness of it, puts me off a little >< such a shame !
I don't think these colours can be worn on their own. Better apply these plush glasses on lipsticks.
Hi Christine, hope your lips get well soon! be careful!
It's almost definitely not the polybutene causing your reaction- polybutene is a pretty benign ingredient derived from mineral oil- it's the thickening, lubricating base that makes up the gloss. If you look at the ingredient list of the other plumpers you have reactions to, I bet you'll find they all have capsicum extract- that's what gives the gloss its plumping power (capsicum is from peppers, its the chemical that makes them hot!) Capsicum, and to a much smaller extent the lemon and ginger in this, are actually put into the formula to do exactly what you're seeing: they create mild inflammation by essentially causing an allergic reaction. Yeah, really. The things we do for beauty! BTW, peppermint oil and menthol are also skin irritants, which is why some people react to them when they're in balms (odd that they're in so many balms that are designed to be used on already irritated skin!) Having said that, I have what my dermatologist calls "very very very very sensitive skin" and I generally have no issues w/ peppermint (but do w/ capsicum). It all comes down to your individual body chemistry and, in this case, comfort level! :)
Aw, thank you so much for doing the swatches anyway! Sorry that you're allergic to them though - I know how that is. ;_; I didn't realize these were Plushglasses! I really want Bubble Tea because it looks like a cute color and easy to pair with other lipsticks, and admittedly because I adore the name lol. I'll have to try it out at a counter though, since my lips are similarly sensitive... Thanks for the review and swatches! =)
I think anyone who would bash you for not providing lip swatches of this despite the reaction/allergy deserves to go to jail (or at least get trolled by other readers, haha). It's makeup, guys, it doesn't go for everyone! I believe that the quality of your reviews through the years speak for itself: that you are a dedicated, credible, and honest blogger.
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