MAC Stylishly Yours: Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
MAC Lipsticks: Cockney, Neon Orange, Something New, Style Curve
MAC Stylishly Yours: Lipsticks
There are four shades of MAC Lipsticks ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) being released with Stylishly Yours. Two are new: Something New (creamy bright blue pink) and Style Curve (bright clean violet purple); and two are permanent products: Cockney (sheer yellow red with multidimensional pearl) and Neon Orange (bright clean orange, PRO only).
- Cockney is an orange-based semi-opaque red with subtle gold shimmer. This has a lustre finish, and it was originally released with Euristocrats in 2009, but it was added to the permanent line. It is also similar to Ladybug.
- Neon Orange is a brilliant, neon orange with a creamy finish and opaque color coverage. This has an amplified finish, and it is permanent at PRO stores. If you can’t find it at PRO, Morange is close enough (just slightly lighter).
- Something New is a medium-dark pink with a creamy finish and opaque color coverage. This has an amplified finish, and it is limited edition. It is cooler-toned, brighter and lighter than Girl About Town. It is similar to NARS Schiap, which is brighter. Smashbox’s Flirty is also similar, though perhaps a touch more purple. It is a little pinker and brighter than Love Forever.
- Style Curve is a semi-opaque fuchsia violet with a subtle sheen. This has a cremesheen finish, and it is limited edition. It is significantly more fuchsia and less opaque than Violetta. It is closer to Show Orchid when worn, but it is sheerer, glossier in the finish, and less iridescent. I wish they would have made this an amplified finish. It took several layers to build up the color.
All of the lipsticks were as expected, based on their finish, with Cockney being surprisingly pigmented (well, not really surprisingly, since we’ve swatched it here before!). I really do think that MAC could have made Style Curve a really fun, bright and opaque shade had they gone with an amplified formula (like they did with Neon Orange and Something New). It did have a glossier finish than other cremesheens, though, which was nice.
Cockney and Neon Orange best suit warm-toned skin, as they both have orange undertones, while Something New and Style Curve best suit cool-toned skin, as they have bluer-bases. While Neon Orange will be the most difficult for cooler skin tones to pull off, warmer skin tones should still find both Something New and Style Curve easy enough to wear as neither is too strongly blue in its base.
MAC Stylishly Yours Collection is a limited edition launch (official information and photos here) that is set to launch in-stores on December 26th in North America, January 2011 for international MAC locations. The approximate launch date for online is December 24th.
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: Overall, I really liked these lipsticks. They were true to their finishes; lustres tend to be sheerer and glossier and Cockney was just that (even more pigmented than the average lustre, actually), while cremesheen finishes vary from semi-sheer to opaque, Style Curve falls in the middle.
AVAILABILITY: MAC Cosmetics on December 26th (U.S. stores), January 2011 (International)
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MAC Lipsticks: Cockney, Neon Orange, Something New, Style Curve
MAC Lipsticks: Cockney, Neon Orange, Something New, Style Curve
MAC Lipsticks: Cockney, Neon Orange, Something New, Style Curve
MAC Lipsticks: Cockney, Neon Orange, Something New, Style Curve
MAC Lipsticks: Cockney, Neon Orange, Something New, Style Curve
MAC Lipsticks: Cockney, Neon Orange
MAC Lipsticks: Something New, Style Curve
MAC Cockney Lipstick
MAC Cockney Lipstick
MAC Cockney Lipstick
MAC Neon Orange Lipstick
MAC Neon Orange Lipstick
MAC Neon Orange Lipstick
MAC Something New Lipstick
MAC Something New Lipstick
MAC Something New Lipstick
MAC Style Curve Lipstick
MAC Style Curve Lipstick
MAC Style Curve Lipstick
Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase a Stylishly Yours Lipstick? How much is it?
MAC Cosmetics in-stores on the 26th, $14.50.
Is it limited edition?
Cockney and Neon Orange (PRO) are permanent. Something New and Style Curve are limited edition.
Any dupes?
See individual shade descriptions.
I have the style curve lipstick. LOVE IT! I wear it over the sephora liner in lilac. Goes great together!.
hi,christine I wonder what are you wearing on cheeks in the picture of (4th picture from the bottom) oh,and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Benefit Bella Bamba
Hey Christine, just wondering how similar Style Curve and Up the Amp are? Thanks so much for doing all of this!!
Style Curve is a lot pinker!
I just bought Something New and I absolutely love it! I don't have Girl about Town or Schiap because they are a bit too bold for me, on my pale pale skin, but Something New is great. I think I'm going to wear it blotted down, to take the shine off it, and go for this sort of look: http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2011RTW-JLSANDER (but I'd wear mascara with the look of course!)
hi christine! when will MAC stop releasing collections? hahaha i can't stop buying PINK lippies per collection...i already have Full Fuschia, Girl About town lippies, and Gimme That lipglass...and now I am eyeing to buy SOMETHING NEW...or shall i skip it? also, i have PINK NOUVEAU, i want to buy Saint Germain, will i buy Saint Germain or shall i skip it? :-)
Saint Germain is a lot paler than Pink Nouveau! :) Girl About Town is a lil' darker - but you can check out my comparisons/dupes which will go up tomorrow!
Style Curve looks freakishly scary in the tube but amazing on the lips! i was at MAC yesterday looking at ChamPale and now i wish i had tried Style Curve on...
I love neon orange and something new! I can't wait for this snowstorm to be over so I can go get it!!
How long does this lipstick last? I think that's my main problem with MAC lipsticks. One swipe and its gone. I'm loving the colors though.
Lipstick lasts 3-4 hours on me from MAC!
I already have both Cockney and Neon Orange and I like both very much. I find that, for some reason, Neon Orange works better on my cooler skin tone than Morange. It seems like it's just a hair pinker and that makes the difference. I have Violetta and Go For It, so I really shouldn't, but I think that I'll probably get Style Curve. I can't resist the siren song of purple.
How would you compare style curve to violetta, i just purchased it and i don't want it if it's sooo similar in colour...help...thanx;)
It's lighter.
Hey Christine! Always a pleasure to read your reviews. I just wanted to know, if chatterbox was similar at all to Something New. I saw it wasn't mentioned, but from your pictures I found it looks slightly similar. Thanks!
Chatterbox is similar but brighter - not as quite as dark.
Christine quick question do you know if you can back 2 MAC for these lipsticks? thanks, christina
I imagine you can, since they are in regular packaging.
Style Curve looks fab on you Christine! I'm going for Cockney though ... it's my kind of shade.
Cockney is the only one I think I could wear, the others are too bright for me. I keep buying Mac lipsticks but the only one ive ever loved is Sweetie, and the Fergie Viva Glam one, I must have 20 or more that I never wear, im just not brave enough lol
I'm sick of all the cool toned pinks! Ahah most people prefer them but I definitely like the warmer pinks much better.
I love Something New and Style Curve. Those are my favorite!
Christine (or anyone) is Style Curve like Orchidazzle? Looks so similar, I wondered if it is close...
I don't think I have Orchidazzle, but here is my original swatch: http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-strange-hybrid-slimshine-reviews It looks like it could be similar but not as fuchsia as Style Curve.
thanks for the lovely swatches Christine. I find it ironic that Something New doesn't look unique or new at all, lol! I really am only interested in Neon Orange but I've tried Morange on before and it was hard for me to pull off (I'm NW25). You think this one will work?
If Morange is hard, then Neon Orange will be the same - they are very, very close.
LOVE LOVE LOVE all of these! They are amazing!!! Neon Orange and Style Curve is just fab!~
Anyone please send me ALL of the lipsticks!! Dang those shades are not made for the faint of heart esp neon orange. but it's the first shade that I am interested in, despite knowing that it is permanent. Hey christine, how is Style Curve compared to Fun n Sexy? When i looked at it, it sure reminded me of F&S lipstick which I absolutely love. If it is close enough, I will definitely get myy hands on it since there hasn't been any close dupe for it (trust me.. i look everywhere -__-)
Purpler than Fun 'n' Sexy :)
Thanks for the swatches Christine! How does Style Curve compare to Up the Amp? Are they too similar to own both?
Less purple than Up the Amp - more of a fuchsia purple in comparison! I think you could own both!
except for cockney, which looks terribly sheer and streaky/uneven, the others are quite nice shades and formulas.
I just tried using Something New just now and yeah, you were right, it's cooler than Girl About Town and not to mention more wearable! I love it! My new favorite hot pink lipstick! <3
I'm surprised by how much I like Style Curve! It's one of those colors I'd impulse-buy for being purple but then never wear, except that judging by the swatches I'd actually be able to wear it. Gorgeous!
How is Cockney similar to Viva Glam Cyndi? To me they look extremely similar :0
Redder!
Something New looks amazing on you. It brings out your eyes! I might splurge on Cockney, though...
I already got Something New and Style Curve and I love them both! I actually love all of these lipsticks except for cockney. Not a big fan of reds. LOL. I might try the Cream COlour bases of this collection, they look so bright and nice! :D Thanks christine for the wonderful descriptions!
I was looking towards Style Curve but now I know I don't really want it, thanks Christine
OMG neon orange looks so fabulous on you! As for me, thanks to your swatches, I am totally sold on Style Curve and Something New for myself!!
I'm actually really glad Style Curve is sheer! It's nice that MAC is putting out a "trainer" fuschia-purple for us ladies too scared of Show Orchid or Violetta, haha.
They've done it a few times now with purple, though :)
I bought Cockney in Oct but I just bought a backup because it is stunning! Because it reminds me of summer I will wear it non stop come Memorial Day until Labor Day.
Those are nice. I think I will pick up two since I have cockney already.
Could you tell me how "Something New" compares to Macs "Lustering"? And also, do you think "Something New" and "Style Curve" would look good on NC 30-35 skin? I soooo wanna get those two, plus the "Movie Star Red" CCB. I'm in shock since I found out that it launches tomorrow in Germany,I'm so afraid I won't be able to get those anymore...
Darker than Lustering - closer to Girl About Town. Yes, they would look good on your skin tone!
I am IN LOVE with Neon Orange and Something New. I will most likely get them cuz ive been on the lookout for an orange lipstick for awhile now!
OBSESSED with Style Curve. Definitely gonna get that one.
I'm really hoping I'll be able to get Style Curve, hopefully it won't be one of the things that sells out extra quick =T
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