Video: MAC Hey, Sailor First Impressions and Swatches

Some preliminary thoughts/impressions on MAC’s latest collection, Hey, Sailor! along with swatches.  Video lighting continues to be the bane of my online existence!  Just know that we’re working on it!

MAC Hey, Sailor! Review Round-up

MAC Hey, Sailor! is a 40-piece collection for summer, which is available online now (and will be out next week at retailers like Dillard’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, etc.) and is supposed to launch on-counter on May 24th.

Reviews, Photos, Swatches

• Eyes: Eyeshadows, Pigments, Powerpoint Eye Pencils
• Cheeks: Crew, Fleet Fast, Launch Away!, Pro Longwear Bronzing Powders, Refined Golden, Soft Sand
• Lips: Lipglasses, Lipsticks, Pro Longwear Lip Pencils, Suntints
• Nails: Touch of Red, Vestral White
• Body: Body Oils
• Tools: 167SH Brush, Makeup Bags and Tote Bag

MAC Hey, Sailor: Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder ($24.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a “finely spun golden with soft pearl finish.” It’s a medium-dark tan brown with warm undertones–a little red, a little yellow–and gold sparkle. This is the darkest/deepest bronzer of the launch, so for more than just a warm tint on deeper complexions, this would be your best bet (though you might consider other shades within the permanent range). This is like a darker version of MAC Soft Sand. Urban Decay Toasted is more red-toned.

The texture is soft, but a little dry, but it applies smoothly and evenly on the skin. I didn’t have any trouble blending it out (not like Soft Sand), and it’s very buildable, so you can go for softer, lighter coverage or intensify it, depending on your preferences and needs. I didn’t test this specific version of Refined Golden, but I tested one I already had (as it gets repromoted often) a couple of weeks ago in anticipation of the launch, and it wore for about seven hours.

The Glossover

	MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder Review, Photos, Swatches B+
	This shade is the most suitable for deeper complexions from the four available in this collection. It can still be used on lighter skin tones, because it is a buildable and blendable product.
	Product 8.5/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 9/10 Longevity 7.5/10 Application 4/5
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MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder (Diffused Flash)

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder (Studio Lighting)

MAC Hey, Sailor: Pro Longwear Bronzing Powders

MAC Hey, Sailor! Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder ($28.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new (but limited edition) formula that features two shades: Nude on Board (bronzy, yellow tone) and Sun Dipped (dirty red tone). This new formula promises to yield “sheer-low transparent coverage” with “long wear” and a “natural finish.”

• Nude on Board is a soft light-medium golden tan with subtle gold shimmer-sheen. On my skin tone (about NC30 at the moment), it adds subtle warmth and golden glow. This would be the shade most suitable for light to medium complexions. MAC Soft Sand is darker, redder. MAC GIve Me Sun! is a little more orange.
• Sun Dipped is a light-medium brownish tan with a subtle beige-gold sheen. This shade is a little more buildable than Nude on Board, but it’s still more appropriate for light to medium-dark than medium to dark. I think it could still add a subtle warmth to all complexions, though. MAC Soft Sand is redder. MAC Golden is a little lighter. Chanel Sable Beige is a little yellower, more golden.

Side-by-side, Nude on Board seems lighter and warmer compared to Sun Dipped, which looks a bit dirty, brown, and gray. When swatched, however, the differences get minimized. Nude on Board is distinctly golden, yellow-toned in comparison, but Sun Dipped isn’t really darker, just a little less warm and it has more of a sheen than a shimmer. As I’m writing this review, I’m looking at them side-by-side on my forearm, and in my office lighting, it’s hard to tell them apart. The same is true when they’re applied to the cheeks! Moral of the story: you don’t really need both.  I anticipate that cooler complexions may see more of a difference.

The texture of the Pro Longwear Bronzing Powders is very, very soft and smooth–these powders are incredibly finely-milled and feel like silk against the skin. They apply even better; they apply softly, evenly, and blend out effortlessly.  It’s almost a creamy feel, because of how silky the powder is.  When I tested out the wear, Nude on Board lasted for eight hours without fading or migrating.  After ten hours, it was a little faded and patchy.

The Glossover

	MAC Hey, Sailor Pro Longwear Bronzing Powders Review, Photos, Swatches A+
	Both of these are some of the best products from the collection. It's a shame that the formula is limited edition--what's the point?--but you get so much in each compact, it should last you until MAC repromotes it next summer (assuming they do).
	Product 10/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 10/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 5/5
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MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Nude on Board (left) / Sun Dipped (right) Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Nude on Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Sun Dipped (left) / Nude on Board (right) Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder (Diffused Flash)

MAC Sun Dipped (left) / Nude on Board (right) Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder (Studio Lighting)

MAC Sun Dipped Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Sun Dipped Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Sun Dipped Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Sun Dipped Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Sun Dipped Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

MAC Sun Dipped (left) / Nude on Board (right) Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder (Diffused Flash)

MAC Sun Dipped (left) / Nude on Board (right) Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder (Studio Lighting)

MAC Sun Dipped (left) / Nude on Board (right) Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder (Studio Lighting)

MAC Hey, Sailor: Pro Longwear Lip Pencils

MAC Hey, Sailor! Pro Longwear Lip Pencils ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) include three shades: Saunter (pale nude beige), Shore Leave (light vibrant coral), and Throw Me a Line (bright true red).

• Saunter is pale peach nude with a matte finish. It goes on with a good amount of payoff. It’s lighter than MAC Peachstock. MAC Naked is a bit darker and not as warm.
• Shore Leave is a pink-coral with a matte finish. This was the most difficult one to apply–it just did not want to apply at all, and least of all, apply evenly! It just pulled and tugged on my lips. It is lighter and warmer compared to MAC In Anticipation. It’s a smidgen darker than MAC In Synch.
• Throw Me a Line is a red-orange with a matte finish. This applied the best–it didn’t pull or tug nearly as much as the other two did, so it ended up applying much more evenly as a result. MAC What a Blast is much more orange.

One of the “problems” with lip liner is that they rarely photograph well–they tend to cling onto lips like shrink-wrap, which makes lips look dry, rough, and all-around unattractive. I like, but I don’t love, MAC’s Pro Longwear formula. They’re best underneath a lipstick or gloss, because on their own, they’re clingy, drying, and it can be a task to get an even layer of color. I would not recommend pressing lips together in an effort to even them out, because the texture is lightly tacky for a bit, so the color ends looking worse when that is done. All that said, the swatches you’re seeing here are the second attempt at swatching these on the lips.

I only tested Throw Me a Line, because the other two were just too dry to endure.  I wore it for eight hours, and it was mostly intact at that point, which did include some sipping of coffee. It clings to lips, so it doesn’t transfer as much onto things like your cup, but my lips were looking beat up after wearing it for eight hours. When these first released, MAC said they last up to 15 hours, though the website didn’t call out a specific wear time. They consistently wear long, easily eight hours, sometimes up to ten, but they do look faded and dried out at that point. I don’t think my lips could physically handle this product for that long!

The Glossover

	MAC Hey, Sailor Pro Longwear Lip Pencils Review, Photos, Swatches B
	Even though I know that coral lip liners can be difficult to find, Shore Leave's texture left a lot to be desired. Throw Me a Line is your best bet, because it balances texture with long-wearing prowess.
	Product 8.5/10 Pigmentation 9/10 Texture 8.5/10 Longevity 8/10 Application 3.5/5
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MAC Saunter Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Saunter Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Saunter Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Saunter Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Saunter Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (Diffused Flash)

MAC Saunter Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (Studio Lighting)

MAC Saunter Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (Diffused Flash)

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (Studio Lighting)

MAC Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (Diffused Flash)

MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (Studio Lighting)

MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

* I purchased Saunter and Throw Me a Line.   I received Shore Leave as a press sample.

MAC Hey, Sailor: Lipsticks

MAC Hey, Sailor! Lipsticks ($15.50 for 0.10 oz.) include four shades: Red Racer (bright yellow red), Sail la Vie (bright mid-tone orange), Salute! (neutral peach), and To Catch a Sailor (highly frosted tan).

• Red Racer is a brightened medium red with subtle yellow undertones. It seems a little blue in certain lighting to me, as it has a pinky-red appearance when used lightly, but then it seems a smidgen orange-red at other angles. This has a satin finish, and it’s opaque once applied. I definitely recommend perusing our gallery of red lipsticks, because there are so many shades and you may find one is similar enough for you there. Guerlain Vega is a bit darker. Maybelline Very Cherry is a smidgen darker. Guerlain Habit Rouge is more orange-toned. NYX Chic Red is blue-based. CoverGirl Hot is a smidgen warmer. Bobbi Brown Old Hollywood seems fairly close. Giorgio Armani #404 is also similar but a touch brighter and has shimmer. Chanel Lover is a touch cooler. Make Up For Ever #43 is a little lighter/brighter. MAC Heartless is a smidgen warmer.
• Sail la Vie is an coral-tinted orange-red with a creamy finish. This has a satin finish. When it’s applied, it looks more like a medium-dark burnt orange on my lips. Shades like MAC Neon Orange and MAC Good to Go are brighter, more of a true orange. Givenchy Candide Tangerine is similar but perhaps a smidgen lighter. MAC Scarlet Ibis is a bit redder. Dolce & Gabbana Sheer is very similar. Dolce & Gabbana Fire is a bit lighter. Giorgio Armani #401 is similar, perhaps a little lighter. MAC Korean Candy is a darker orange, but it’s not quite as red-based.
• Salute! is a pale peach-beige with a creamy finish. This has an amplified finish. I actually applied and swatched this twice, because it looked so awful on my lips (and I had just exfoliated!)–it grabs onto every single imperfection on your lips and just amplifies it (ha, ha). It has a fair amount of yellow in it, which is why it looks different compared to other common peaches. Dolce & Gabbana Caramel is darker. MAC Archetype is sheerer and darker. MAC Siss is a bit darker but applies better.
• To Catch a Sailor is a medium beige-brown with a metallic-like finish. This has a frost finish. MAC Pet Me Please is pinker. MAC Gel is more golden. MAC Tanarama is lighter and warmer. MAC Beachbound is more golden. MAC Beigeland is the closest, but it’s less brown.

First, to those who wanted Red Racer and Sail la Vie, never fear–there are several retailers still yet to launch the collection online, and it’s still not out in-stores (except PRO stores). I wish I could have posted the lipsticks sooner, but I did not have all of them (and ironically, I was missing both the shades that sold out) until 7PM last night!

Truthfully, I was a little surprised that both sold out so quickly, because they seemed dupeable (from the descriptions), but they are certainly lovely shades and wear and apply well to boot.  I really say this as a gentle reminder that makeup is supposed to be fun.  Sometimes the adventure and efforts it takes to track down just that particular shade can be fun and exciting, but when it takes a turn for aggravating, frustrating, and upsetting? that’s when it’s too much. And never be afraid to mix and match–you might be surprised just how much you can dupe if you mix two or three products together!

The only shade that was problematic was Salute!, which applied awfully on my lips. I thought maybe it was just because it was the first lip product I swatched, so I tried it on again, but it looked just as bad (the second attempt is what is shown below).  It just catches on imperfections that a lot of other lipsticks don’t (for instance, To Catch a Sailor was swatched second).  All four shades were opaque, and they had good, creamy consistencies that enabled easier application.  I tested the wear of To Catch a Sailor (three hours) and Red Racer (five hours with a light stain).

MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste. They’re typically packaged in a semi-matte black tube, but these are in a glossy, navy blue tubes with white striping. The finishes of these lipsticks were not at all problematic, and even though To Catch a Sailor has a very metallic finish, it wasn’t drying (but not moisturizing).

The Glossover

	MAC Hey, Sailor Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatches A-
	All four shades were opaque, and they had good, creamy consistencies that enabled easier application. The only shade that was problematic was Salute!, which applied awfully on my lips. I also think that Salute! is going to be harder shade to wear, but it will be flattering on some skin tones, particularly deeper ones.
	Product 9/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 9/10 Longevity 9/10 Application 4/5
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MAC Red Racer Lipstick

MAC Red Racer Lipstick

MAC Red Racer Lipstick

MAC Red Racer Lipstick (Diffused Flash)

MAC Red Racer Lipstick (Studio Lighting)

MAC Red Racer Lipstick

MAC Sail la Vie Lipstick

MAC Sail la Vie Lipstick

MAC Sail la Vie Lipstick

MAC Sail la Vie Lipstick (Diffused Flash)

MAC Sail la Vie Lipstick (Studio Lighting)

MAC Sail la Vie Lipstick

MAC Salute! Lipstick

MAC Salute! Lipstick

MAC Salute! Lipstick

MAC Salute! Lipstick (Diffused Flash)

MAC Salute! Lipstick (Studio Lighting)

MAC Salute! Lipstick

MAC To Catch a Sailor Lipstick

MAC To Catch a Sailor Lipstick

MAC To Catch a Sailor Lipstick

MAC To Catch a Sailor Lipstick (Diffused Flash)

MAC To Catch a Sailor Lipstick (Studio Lighting)

MAC To Catch a Sailor Lipstick

* I purchased Red Racer and Sail la Vie. Salute! and To Catch a Sailor were press samples.