MAC Wonder Woman Swatches: Lipglasses Review, Photos
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglasses: Athena’s Kiss, Emancipation, Secret Identity, Wonder Woman
MAC Wonder Woman: Lipglasses
MAC WONDER WOMAN LIPGLASS ($19.50 for 0.37 oz.) include four shades: Athena’s Kiss (bright blue fuchsia), Emancipation (pale neutral pink), Secret Identity (mid-tone copper with soft pearl), and Wonder Woman (bright red with soft pearl). All four shades are new and limited edition.
- Athena’s Kiss is a semi-opaque cool-toned fuchsia pink with white and fuchsia shimmer. It is more pigmented than Electric Fuchsia. It’s a touch darker and less creamy than True Babe.
- Emancipation is a semi-sheer, champagne-shimmered pale beige. It is similar to Feeling Dreamy, Runway Fave, more pigmented Bare Necessities.
- Secret Identity is a semi-sheer rusted orange with lighter orange shimmer. It applies rather unevenly, though. It’s a darker version of Kumquat.
- Wonder Woman is a semi-opaque true red with gold shimmer. I really, really wanted to love this, but it applied a little unevenly and didn’t look as opaque on my lips as it did when swatched. It is less blue-based compared to Wicked Ways. It is also similar to Venetian, though more pigmented.
my thoughts on the formula: MAC Lipglasses are vanlla-scented, and they are typically thick and sticky. However, because of their tackiness, they do tend to wear better and longer (four hours for me). The Wonder Woman Lipglasses feel pretty thick, but they seem slightly less tacky than is the norm.
These are jumbo-sized, and for the extra $4-5 on the price tag (lipglass is normally $14.50, but with the special packaging, they would be $15.50), you are getting over double the amount in a regular lipglass (0.17 oz.). In essence, you are paying $52.70/oz. instead of $85.29/oz.
I did have trouble with these over-sized lipglasses, though. Every time I went to pull out the applicator, a dollop of gloss would find its way on my desk, pants, or carpet. Even when I gently and slowly pulled out the wand, it still occurred. The fit is rather tight, so I suppose when you pull out the wand, the gloss has to go somewhere…
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- Product: 26/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 3/5
final thoughts: Emancipation and Wonder Woman should suit many skin tones from light to dark, cool to warm. Athena’s Kiss is workable on most, but it does complement cooler complexions more. Secret Identity is most suitable to warmer skin tones, because of the orange. If you have thin lips, you probably won’t find the over-sized applicator so fun.
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MAC Wonder Woman Lipglasses: Athena’s Kiss, Emancipation, Secret Identity, Wonder Woman
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglasses: Athena’s Kiss, Emancipation, Secret Identity, Wonder Woman
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglasses: Athena’s Kiss, Emancipation, Secret Identity, Wonder Woman
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglass
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MAC Wonder Woman Lipglasses: Athena’s Kiss, Emancipation, Secret Identity, Wonder Woman Swatches
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglasses: Athena’s Kiss, Emancipation Swatches
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglasses: Secret Identity, Wonder Woman Swatches
MAC Athena’s Kiss Lipglass
MAC Athena’s Kiss Lipglass
MAC Emancipation Lipglass
MAC Emancipation Lipglass
MAC Secret Identity Lipglass
MAC Secret Identity Lipglass
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglass
MAC Wonder Woman Lipglass
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Product & Review FAQ
When and where can I purchase? How much is it?
MAC Wonder Woman will be available in-stores on February 10th, 2011 (North America) and March 2011 (International). It will be online approximately February 8th, possibly as early as the 7th. Many stores are holding unveilings on February 1st--call your local store to ask (or ask if they know of any in your area) to RSVP. PRO stores generally launch collections one week prior, so February 3rd, 2011. The collection will be available at all counters and freestanding stores. $15.50.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
When will you review X?
I will review everything as soon as humanly possible. I'm working as quickly as possible to get through the process. Thank you for your patience!
Any dupes?
See individual shade reviews.
What are you wearing in the full face photos?
MAC Valiant Eyeshadow Quad, MAC Pink Power Mineralize Skinfinish on cheeks, MAC Army of Amazons Opulash Mascara, and the lips are as indicated below that particular photo.
The lipglass in Wonder Woman was my very first (and currently only) upscale makeup item. AND I LOVE IT! ♥
Wonder Woman collection was launched in Russia today. I bought a new Wonder Woman lipglass and it was Lychee Luxe. I couldn't find anything about this shade as a part of WW collection. But it has an original box and i bought it in official MAC store. Could MAC sell different shades in Europe? Shades sold in Russia completely different from the ones in WW collection on maccosmetics.com
They sometimes do substitute!
That's sad! If i knew they would do such thing i'd order all i needed from online store month ago.
look an awful lot like someone is "borrowing" your images. [link hidden]
Thanks for the heads up, Laura!
Hey Christine. I have been having this problem with all of my MAC lipglasses and lustreglasses recently. There are cracks at the "neck" of the lipglass tubes. One of my 3d glasses completely broke at the neck of the tube. Now I do not know what to do! Nothing seems to work, but if I do not do anything about it, it will not fully tighten, and it will leak!!! Have you ever had this problem??? And if you have, do you have any suggestions to fix it?
I haven't had that happen :(
I noticed that the lipglasses smell a little bit like plastic not really vanilla. Did you notice that too Christine?
Mine smelled like vanilla!
DO NOT EVER, I MEAN EVER, CHANGE YOUR CAMERA SETTINGS TO THE OTHER SETTING- THIS ONE IS AWESOME!
Hey just letting you know that the lipglasses are actually $20. So here's to hoping that emancipation looks as pretty on you as it does me, cause returning it would be a pain.
How does Wonder Woman lipglass compare to Totally Fab dazzleglass creme?
Nothing like it, IMO.
I have really big lips & don't mind being patient pulling the applicator out, so I think this packaging will work well for me if I can find room in my budget for Wonder Woman. =]
Love the wonder woman lipglass!
OMG, Emancipation looks ridiculous on you! Ridiculously good!
Why do you always smile so big in the 'full face' pictures? We want to see your lips, not your lower teeth...
That's my normal smile - I apologize if you do not like it and advise perhaps finding a blogger more to your liking :)
I actually really like the full smile picture. It gives me a better picture of how the lipglass translates to a full face of makeup and how subtle or in your face it will be.
i actually really like your full face pictures! You've got such a nice smile it would be a shame to hide it, and beside that it's not realistic to show "just the lips" because people have this weird tendency to talk and smile in real life LOL.
LOL! I always think makeup looks better when people smile myself :) Thanks, Tina!
why are you being rude? she has a beautiful smile and if you don't like it don't read her blog!! we appreciate what she does!! there is a close up and a smile one why is it a problem for you?
because she can and she has pretty teeth do u????
Do you have a different camera? :) pictures look different!
No, it's the same.
Oh my! How awesome! O_O When I saw the first picture of Athena's Kiss I was like "WHOA! Didn't expect that!" It's amazing, so pigmented and the shimmer looks so dense!
Aw, I really wanted to love Wonder Woman too! That's okay - Athena's Kiss is GORGEOUS.
I am in love with Athena and Wonder Woman looks tantalizing too!
Yep. Confirmed. I need all of the lipglasses. To me, Secret Identity looks like a burnt, brown sugar color, w/ a hint of gold. :)
Oh Christine, why do you do such awesome swatches. You make my lemmings go through the roof! LOL. Also do you have a comparison sot of these jumbo lipglasses vs.a normal sized one?/ I'm sorry if you've already done a shot and I haven't noticed.
OMG duh!!!! Please excuse my ignorance and stupidity! I see the pic now.... *shame*
I can't get over the fact how amaaaazing your WW photos are. Until you decide on a better setting, stick to this one :)
It was funny during your video when you said that you had each colour on your pants...haha!
Those colors are so gorgeous!
omg there huge! haha. btw ur picture quality is absolutely AMAZING. u look flawless!
I love your eye makeup! Can you share the colors you used to create this look? Thanks.
It is listed in the FAQ! :)
athena is so pretty! the pictures/settings are gorgeous!!
I really like the colour of Wonder Woman but dislike the fact that it's not as opaque as I thought.. just like you wrote. I might just get it anyway and wear it on top of a lipstick. The photos looks AMAZING! I actually prefer these settings. Can I ask what camera you use? I apologize if this is off topic and I'm guessing this question has been asked many times before but I'd really, really appreciate if you could tell me. I'm looking for a system camera for proffesional use and would love to have a closer look at this model. Thanks in advance!
Nikon D90!
Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to do these reviews! The new camera settings suit you well. It really showcases the color. I've been looking for a dupe for Kumquat for some time, so I'm def checking out Secret Identity!
I love your eyes, they look beautiful!!! could you tell me the whole eye look? Thanks
It is listed in the FAQ!
Wow, I don't know if I could ever pull it off, but Athena's Kiss looks absolutely GORGEOUS on you, Christine!!!!!
I don't tend to buy lipglasses from collections, and this collection is no exception. Athena's Kiss is beautiful, but the jumbo applicator is scary!!!
Oh my, I want all of them except Secret Identity. Do you think these will be available until april? At least online?
No, definitely not!
woah what is UP with that athena's kiss swatch- looks insane like an official promo pic!
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