MAC Seasonally Supreme Lipstick (Part 2)

As promised, here is a review for the remaining four shades from MAC Seasonally Supreme, which hits counters on August 11th and all shades join the permanent range. Each retails for $14.50 and contains 0.12 oz. of product. This post only looks at four of the twelve shades, and you can see the rest of the shades in this original review. The four include: Asian Flower (creamy lavender), Blossom Culture (soft pink with pearlized pigments), Sheer Mandarin (mid-tone yellow orange), and Supreme Style (light coral pink with pearlized pigments).

• Asian Flower is a fuchsia purple with pale silver micro-shimmer. It gives opaque color coverage, and it has a glossy shine. It’s much, much lighter than MAC Playtime. It is purpler than MAC Love Forever but less vibrant than Dolce & Gabbana Violet, MAC Petals & Peacocks, and MAC Florida.
• Blossom Culture is a rosy pink with a hint of coral and pale white micro-shimmer. The color coverage is nearly opaque, but a hint of my lips natural color peeks through. Giorgio Armani #507 is lighter and Lancome Fleur de Lis is a little brighter.
• Sheer Mandarin is a peach-tinged orange with a creamy finish and opaque color coverage. It is lighter and less brown compared to Cle de Peau Just Joey. MAC Tea Ceremony is a darker version of Sheer Mandarin.
• Supreme Style is a soft pink flecked with beige and champagne shimmer. It has a frostier finish and more of a shine than a glossy finish. MAC Gem of Roses is darker, MAC Ever Hip is lighter, an Chanel Jersey Rose is less opaque.

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.

For a more in-depth review as well as a comparison against Slimshines, please read this post.

The Glossover

	MAC Seasonally Supreme Lipstick (Part 2) Swatches, Review, Photos B-
	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.
	Product 8.5/10 Pigmentation 9/10 Texture 8/10 Longevity 7.5/10 Application 4/5
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MAC Asian Flower Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Asian Flower Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Asian Flower Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Asian Flower Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Blossom Culture Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Blossom Culture Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Blossom Culture Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Blossom Culture Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Sheer Mandarin Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Sheer Mandarin Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Sheer Mandarin Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Sheer Mandarin Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Supreme Style Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Supreme Style Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Supreme Style Supreme Sheen Lipstick

MAC Supreme Style Supreme Sheen 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.

The Glossover

	MAC Seasonally Supreme Swatches - Sneak Peek B
	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.
	Product 8.5/10 Pigmentation 9/10 Texture 8/10 Longevity 8.5/10 Application 4/5
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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

MAC Seasonally Supreme Collection for Fall 2011

Launch Date: August 11th, 2011 (North America), August 2011 (Asia), October 2011 (International, except Asia), MAC freestanding/PRO stores only

Tokyo scenesters, Seoul trendies, Shanghai’s brand-conscious sophisto-chicks, all are contributing to make Asia a haute-pot that stylishly sizzles. To add to the frenzy: M·A·C’s new collection Sheen Supreme, a sweet and spicy palette of twelve cream-or-frost-finished shades that speaks to the region’s colour preferences in the fusion of Lipglass’ high-shine finish with the saturated colour of a Lipstick. Colour-customized, culturally tuned.

Sheen Supreme Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• Tea Ceremony Neutral pink beige (Cream)
• Sheer mandarin Mid-tone yellow orange (Cream)
• Blossom Culture Soft pink with pearlized pigments (Frost)
• Korean Candy Bright orange-red (Cream)
• Supreme Style Light coral pink with pearlized pigments (Frost)
• Fashion City Neutral coral pink (Cream)
• Happy Hibiscus Creamy white pink (Cream)
• Royal Azalea Bright mid-tone pink (Cream)
• Asian Flower Creamy lavender (Cream)
• Insanely It Watermelon pink (Cream) (Repromote)
• Bare Again Pinky neutral beige (Cream) (Repromote)
• Supremely Confident Pale nude (Cream) (Repromote)

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