MAC Seasonally Supreme Swatches – Sneak Peek
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
MAC Happy Hibiscus Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Seasonally Supreme Swatches – Sneak Peek
MAC Seasonally Supreme introduces more shades to the permanent range of Supreme Sheen Lipsticks ($14.50 for 0.12 oz.). The formula is designed to have “the colour impact of a lipstick with the shine sheen of a lipglass.” It’s described as “lightweight, non-sticky, slick to apply, and comfortable to wear.” The collection debuts in full on August 4th across North America, but for now, I do have five shades to share with you. They are: Fashion City (neutral coral pink), Happy Hibiscus (creamy white pink), Korean Candy (bright orange-red), Royal Azalea (bright mid-tone pink), and Tea Ceremony (neutral pink beige).
Once I’m able to purchase the rest, I will certainly have those swatches for you. Please note, you can find photos and reviews for Bare Again, Insanely It, and Supremely Confident from the initial launch. The shades I do not have at this time are: Asian Flower, Blossom Culture, Sheer Mandarin, and Supreme Style.
- Fashion City is a darkened peach with opaque color coverage and a slightly milky appearance. It has subtle white shimmer and a glossy sheen. MAC might describe this as a pink coral, but it looked peach in the tube and when worn. It’s a touch pinker than Gotta Dash!, while Chanel Delicieuse is a bit darker.
- Happy Hibiscus is an ultra-pale, pink-white with a creamy finish and opaque color. This color is extremely unflattering against my skin tone. MAC Mlle appears more lilac and darker, while MAC Playing Koi is darker and pinker. MAC Overtime is much darker and pinker. MAC Pretty Please is similar but less opaque. Supremely Confident, MAC Innocence, Beware, MAC Fleshpot, NARS Madere are less pink, more beige, but similar in lightness.
- Korean Candy is a rich orange-red (more red than orange) with a glossy shine and opaque color coverage. It is redder than Giorgio Armani #405. MAC Strut Your Stuff is a bit more orange, while OCC Stalker is similar. Urban Decay Revolution is a little darker and redder.
- Royal Azalea is a light, cotton candy pink with blue undertones and creamy, opaque color coverage. It is bluer in tone and lighter compared to Behave Yourself. It is a little paler compared to MAC All Styled Up and MAC Viva Glam Gaga. It is pinker than MAC Pink Friday. I imagine Snob will be quite close, too.
- Tea Ceremony is a darkened peach-brown with a creamy finish and opaque color coverage. Korres #36 is a little browner and darker. MAC Mocha is a little pinker and darker, but it is similar.
The formula is lightweight overall, but some of the creamier shades are thicker when worn (think Happy Hibiscus). I get an average of three hours of wear on lighter shades and up to six hours with really rich, bold shades (think Korean Candy). The color coverage is semi-opaque to opaque. These are vanilla-scented, but I did not detect any taste.
I find the lighter shades have a tendency to settle into lip lines and the effect becomes more noticeable as they wear and fade. Some of the creamy but pale shades have a chalky look on lips, because the consistency is just not quite even. The finish of these is definitely glossier than the traditional lipstick. They are somewhat moisturizing, but after four or so hours, my lips could use more moisture. To read my original review (and more in-depth review, as well as a comparison against Slimshines), check out this post.
Where to Buy: MAC Cosmetics, August 11th, $14.50 each
The Glossover
There are some inconsistencies in the formula, like unevenness and chalkiness appearing the lightest shades, while medium to dark shades highlight the formula in the best way. The lighter shades require more precision and time to apply to ensure even color coverage.
See more photos & swatches!
MAC Fashion City Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Fashion City Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Fashion City Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Fashion City Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Happy Hibiscus Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Happy Hibiscus Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Happy Hibiscus Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Happy Hibiscus Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Korean Candy Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Korean Candy Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Korean Candy Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Korean Candy Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Royal Azalea Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Royal Azalea Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Royal Azalea Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Royal Azalea Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Tea Ceremony Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Tea Ceremony Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Tea Ceremony Sheen Supreme Lipstick
MAC Tea Ceremony Sheen Supreme Lipstick
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
MAC Cosmetics, August 11th, $14.50 each.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
See individual shade review.
Fashion City looks gorgeous on you! I wonder how it would look on my NC20 skintone
I'm really digging orangey/peach colors on the eyes and lips these days and I love how Fashion City, Korean Candy and Tea Ceremony look on your warm skin tone. I will definitely be testing those out at my MAC counter. On a side not, I'm glad I found a guru with a similar skin tone as me, it really helps determine what will flatter my color and what won't. :)
Oh my goodness these shades are sooo nice!!!! im gonna be broke... bee line to MAc counter!!!!!!
I am surprised that I actually like a couple of these, Do you know if these are available fro B2M?
I have heard that they will not be eligible for B2M, but I'd check with your stores!
tea ceremony looks amazing on you. im liking fashion city. How would you compare this to shygirl?
You look really good with a tan.
Happy hibiscus looks awful:( itd probably look ok on a paler cool toned gal tho
happy hibiscus is MADE for the ganguro fashion subculture in japan. the girls wear really tan skin and pale lips. google it, ttly worth your time!
My eyes literally bugged out of my skull when I saw Happy Hibiscus! WOW, that's light. But I could actually see myself picking up both Royal Azalea and Happy Hibiscus.
i love 4 of these out of the 5! i think i'll pick a few up!
it's not at the counters. and some mac people tell me that it's not gonna be on counters? can you tell me when it'll be available and will it be available on counters? thanks!
These are not available until August 11th.
korean candy (not just cause im korean lol), fashion city, and tea ceremony. beautiful!
Wow, all of these colors are beautiful! I lost my Pink Friday (my favorite lipstick) at a bar one night so I will definitely be picking up Royal Azalea. I can't wait until these come out! Fashion City is gorgeous too!
tea ceremony and fashion city are gorgeous on you. i need to stop myself from over-indulging because i want to haul big for mac me over
Christine can you please share with us which foundation you're wearing here? Your skin looks great!
they all look so nice on you Christine!!! I really like the look of Fashion City but I won't be getting anything from this
im loving royal azlea, and btw Christine, your eyebrows look fantastic! did you do anything different reccently?
Nope!
wow, I think it's the first time ever I say this, but I absolutely want them ALL, I love them all!!!
Fashion city is the only one ill even think about! Happy Hibiscus look BEAUTIFUL and right up my ally in the tube, but i hate how washed out and light it is on the lips!
You look beautiful christine, they look fab on you!
Hey Christine, do you think YSL Rouge Volupte #26 is possibly a dupe for Fashion City? Thanks!
Fashion City really looks great on you Christine!! Refreshing!!
wooow happy hibiscus is my dream :O pale enough 4me :)) too bad there ain't a cheap alternative here :(( royal azalea is so perfect too :(
Wooow I love Korean Candy! Love love love.
Korean Candy is gorgeous on you! It would be way too warm on me, though.
Tea ceremony looks really pretty on your christine :)
I like all of them. I've been really into nudes and light pinks lately. Been looking for a very light pink like Happy Hibiscus or Royal Azalea. :]
Korean Candy looks beautiful on you, but I think my features are too light for me to be able to pull it off. The only color I'd even consider for myself is Tea Ceremony, but I'd have to try it out in person.
Love them all. Fashion City looks lovely! I wonder how Happy Hibiscus compares to Mlle. MAC lipstick (LE from Fashionflower)... You wear them all so well!
Oh, missed the description. :) You explained the comparison to Mlle. Thanks a bunch!
OMG, you look so pretty in these swatches. That is a really good eye look for you especially with the Korean Candy swatch.
I LOVED Fashion City on you. None of these are "must haves" for me though :/
I love Fashion City on you in particular. Korean Candy and Tea Ceremony look lovely too.
Oh wow, those look lovely! I definitely have to pick some of those up!
These seem fairly "unwearable" to me. Maybe I am just an old fuddy duddy, but I feel like these shades better suit a bad 80's movie, than real life.
Cannot imagine wearing Happy Hibiscus alone. I think I would use it in a layering technique, otherwise no thanks. The other's look great on you, Christine. It's too bad about the formula though. Inconsistency is always a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the review!
Christine, may I ask what foundation you're wearing in these looks? Your skin looks gorgeous and really luminous here. As always, thanks for all of your swatches!
Tea Ceremony looks gorgeous on you!
Yeesh! These colors are horrid....
MAC Fashion City Sheen Supreme Lipstick looks GREAAAAT on you...really beautiful, perfect match :)
Probably won't be getting any of this but I needed to echo everyone else- Fashion City looks SO pretty on you!
Tea ceremony is very pretty and unlike anything I have. Thanks for the swatches.
korean candy looks lovely with your skin tone!
How the heck can Happy Hibiscus be pink in the stick but white on the swatches & lips? Lol I really don't understand that..
I love the one I have (Impressive) - interested in another one - might try Fashion City
Fashion City looks amazing on you Christine!
I'm going to skip this collection completely. I only wanted Asian Flower anyway and since the Posh Paradise collection has a light lavender in that, I will buy that one instead. I like the sheen lipsticks, but... I really need to save money for the Mac Me Over collection and the others coming out in the Fall/Winter.
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