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MAC Spanking Haute, Tuned In, Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipglosses Reviews, Photos, Swatches

MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is described as a “pinky nude.” It’s a light-medium, pink-tinged peach with a creamy, glossy finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a comfortable-to-wear formula but uneven coverage that was prone to appearing streaky on. It’s not the worst offender I’ve come across, but it has a messy to look to it without a lipstick or liner underneath it. On me, this shade wore for four hours and was lightly hydrating. Bite Beauty Vanilla Latte (LE, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Fashion Punch (P, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Overspiced (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Perfect Nude (04) (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Obvi (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Attention Haul (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Blissful (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Vida Loca (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Fashion Punch (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Myth (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Jouer PCH (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Nude Illusion (060) (P, $8.99) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Jouer Sunset (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Sensuel (11) (P, $34.00) is less pigmented (90% similar). Sephora Cappuccino (02) (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Tan Nude (LE, $26.00) is more muted (85% similar). NARS Giza (P, $26.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Dainty (-, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Midnight Cowgirl (DC, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). NYX Tres Leches (P, $5.99) is cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is described as a “mid-tone rosy nude.” It’s a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm gold pearl. It had mostly opaque coverage, while the consistency was very smooth and lightweight. The color applied evenly and didn’t settle into lip lines as it wore on. For me, this gloss stayed on well for five hours and was nicely hydrating. Marc Jacobs Beauty Love Drunk (320) (P, $29.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Cle de Peau Chenille (12) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Pamela (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Audace (20) (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). NYX Chocolate Crepe (P, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Liqueur (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Shooting Stars (316) (DC, $28.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Looks Like Sin (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is described as a “mauvey brown.” It’s a muted, dark plummy brown with subtle, warm undertones and very fine lavender pearl. In the tube, it looked rather close to Tuned In, but this shade is definitely darker and doesn’t appear as warm as it doesn’t have all the gold shimmer. It was nearly opaque with a lightweight, spreadable consistency that sat well on the lips for the five hours it lasted. The formula applied evenly and smoothly, while it hydrated lips over time. Urban Decay Shadowheart (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Chenille (12) (P, $48.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Intrigue (P, $30.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Deep Kiss (LE, $20.00) is less pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Jouer Fifth Ave (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Guerlain Madame Fascine (863) (LE, $30.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). MAC Fab Tested (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Asphalt Jungle (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Love Drunk (320) (P, $29.00) is lighter (80% similar). Becca Malibu Soleil (LE, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Chanel Audace (20) (LE, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Show Me (DC, $19.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA SUMMARY | MAC Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is supposed to have intense, vivid color paired with a moisturizing, glossy, long-wearing formula. Some shades are very pigmented while others are semi-opaque, and some shades apply evenly while others are more streaky. They have a light-medium thick consistency that’s not heavy or goopy, but it’s not really thin; however, they’re really smooth and creamy, so they feel nice on. There’s no tackiness initially, and it feels a lot like lip balm to me–soft, smooth, and my lips felt supple. I find they develop light to moderate tackiness as they wear on. They wear anywhere from three to five hours and are lightly to moderately hydrating over time. The formula has strong, vanilla scent (stronger than their lipsticks; I can smell it for a bit even when it is applied, not just in the tube) but no discernible taste.

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MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Spanking Haute Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Tuned In Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss

MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss
MAC Hyper-Fabulous Vamplify Lipgloss

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Katherine T. Avatar

Oh man, Tuned In and Hyper Fabulous brings back fond memories of the ’90s 🙂 I might have to get Tuned In for memories sake. I’m a sucker for gold pearl, and it doesn’t look like there are tons of dupes for this shade. Still waiting for Colour Pop to debut their ’90s collection

Nancy T Avatar

Ahhh, this collection is seriously slaying me, I tell you! Tuned-In and Hyper-Fabulous have me needing them BOTH. What am I going to do? Between these 2 and yesterday’s 3, I have $$$ anxiety. With accompanying fear for my sanity, LoL!
Lucky for me, Spanking Haute isn’t calling to me!

saraaaf Avatar

Tuned In and Hyperfabulous look amazing on you!!

I ordered both of these.. is the shimmer noticeable in person? I’m not really a fan of shimmer :/

Hoping they look as good on me as they do you 🙂

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