The Summer Season: MAC Crosswires Lipstick
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
The Summer Season: MAC Crosswires Lipstick
MAC Crosswires Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a lovely shade of coral-pink–it’s not super bright like Vegas Volt, but it’s not so muted that it ends up looking washed out. It’s easily one of my favorite corals amongst MAC’s permanent line, too. The cremesheen formula gives Crosswires a soft glistening sheen while still giving a good deal of color coverage on lips. It’s about as opaque as a lipstick can get on my lips! It even has this almost-there golden sheen. It’s very, very subtle, but it’s most noticeable in the sunlight.
Is this the right coral lipstick for you? Would you wear it?
The Summer Season is a series of posts featuring bright, vibrant shades of coral, orange, and pink lipsticks and lipglosses — all perfect for a summer of fun — that runs through July 2010.
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MAC Crosswires Lipstick
Hey Christine, your blog has me totally addicted to all things MAC! I was wondering whether the colour would be a good match on nw20 skin? I have blonde hair and green eyes if that helps, what do you think? :)
I think it would be!!
@Christine i Luv the schade but aint Sure if its gonna Look ok on me im nc44
Hey! This color looks pretty on you. I just wanted to know if it will look good on light brown skin tone.
Sure, I don't see why not!
Do you think it would work on a NC40? :) Thank you for the post:)
Yes, it would!
Hi, I just bought this lip colour. I love the shade but hate the texture as it budges way too easily and slides of my lips. Blotting won't help it to stain my lips. Is there any lipstick with this shade but in a matte texture, with Russian Red's staining power?
No, pinks like these typically do not stain because it uses different dyes than red lipsticks.
im an nc40-42 and i am in love with this lipstick, just got it on friday and haven't stopped wearing it since :) Here is a pic if any of you around my shade would like to see how it looks, i look a little pale due to the strong light but i think i looks lovely http://twitpic.com/6u5k49
would you say its a cool or a warm color? will this color suit a very fair skin tone?
It is a warm color - it can work on fair skin.
Hi Christine, im an nc30, brown hair and eyes, and i was wondering what blush to wear with this? would the balm frat boy look weird? im just starting to get into makeup and i want to get it right! btw, the color looks real pretty on you :)
I'm NC25/30 so I think you could! :)
Hi Cristine <3 I had this lipstick for a Back To MAC and I really don't know which lipliner pencil I can pair with it Do you have an idea ? It can be any brand, disposable in France if possible Thank you very much ! Marion xoxo
How does this compare to ravishing???...my lips are more picmented..I'm looking for a soft coral :)
I really want this! And btw, I think you meant to put $14.50 for the price :)
At the time the post was written, MAC lipsticks were $14, FYI! :)
I love this color!!!! How does it compare to Viva Glam Cyndi?
Not nearly as red!
I love coral lipsticks. I have almost all except this. Is it similar to MAC See Sheer lipstick. I'm an NC42.
Darker, pinker!
Love it! It’s perfect 4me
how do you compare this to nars niagara? i think it's discontnued here in the philippines or just that they don't ship here anymore.
This is a bit pinker & brighter, IMO!
I bought this but I'm not sure why my lipstick doesn't look like that color at all! not even in the tube :(. And on my lips it looks like bright red coral. It looks beautiful on you though!
This color is gorgeous! I'm definitely going to get it! I ADORE coral!
Love this color! I'm totally coveting corals this season! How do you think it compares to Urban Decay's 5150? Thanks! :)
Pinker, not quite as shimmery!
Wow!! It's so pretty!! It looks fantastic on you as well.
how does it compare to Genial? ty
Pinker, not as bright.
do u use any lipgloss on top? by the way chrestine u have such a cute baby face:)
Nope!
I would love to wear it-perfect shade for summer!
I'd LOVE to see you do a look around this lipstick! It's absolutely gorgeous on you!! :D
I used it here -- http://www.temptalia.com/st-patricks-day-makeup-green-a-palooza
I want this lipstick! It's wonderful...but I can't find Mac in Sardinia =(
What a funny coincidence, I just bought this color this weekend, needless to say I'm loving it! With my summer tan I'm about an NC 25 and this color is like a more amplified shade of my natural lip color. It really is perfect for the summer! Polished yet carefree.
Hey Christine! I'm just wondering if this lipstick is similar to NARS Niagara? If not, do you know a dupe for Niagara? Crosswires is really pretty though!! Thanks, Natasha (:
Hmm, See Sheer by MAC is closer, but it's probably a little more orange. Crosswires is a lot brighter.
First off love your lips =) Second i love this color! However i think my Sashimi Mimi will prevent me from getting this one... Too close to justify another purchase!
I love this shade! I actually bought it yesterday(:
Yay!
That looks wonderful. I just gave away my tube of Vegas Volt because it was so garish on me, but I think this could work.
this is super pretty, but i've got such pale skin, i think it would be too bright for me.
this colour is soo pretty! Ive been trying to find a nice coraly pink colour to wear for summer, and i tihnk i just did!! My prom is today, and i have an appointmetn at MAC to get it done later on today , so i think im gonna ask the ma to do this for my lips. :)
I'm so glad you did a post on this because it is my favourite, most used up lipstick I own! I wore it everyday to uni last year. It's such a lovely watermelon colour ;)
that color is super pretty, bet would look good on me!!! happy happy happy me!!!
I think I found my perfect pinky coral lipstick :) it looks absolutely amazing, majour want!
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